The Property Podcast http://www.propertyhub.net/ en 2024 Rob Bence and Rob Dix from Property Hub The Property Podcast from Property Hub (propertyhub.net) is the podcast for all property investors – new or experienced. Rob Bence and Rob Dix discuss a different property topic and property news item each week, passing on their knowledge and experience to the listeners. They both invest in UK Property so they practise what they preach. No hard sell, no bull just straight talking property investment advice! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9daaf742-45c4-11ef-a075-9fd8a91fd8fa/image/e599b0d53ced76ed9d0d30885d93f912.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Property Podcast http://www.propertyhub.net/ no episodic A UK podcast for new or experienced property investors Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Property Podcast from Property Hub (propertyhub.net) is the podcast for all property investors – new or experienced. Rob Bence and Rob Dix discuss a different property topic and property news item each week, passing on their knowledge and experience to the listeners. They both invest in UK Property so they practise what they preach. No hard sell, no bull just straight talking property investment advice! The Property Podcast from Property Hub (propertyhub.net) is the podcast for all property investors – new or experienced. Rob Bence and Rob Dix discuss a different property topic and property news item each week, passing on their knowledge and experience to the listeners. They both invest in UK Property so they practise what they preach. No hard sell, no bull just straight talking property investment advice!

]]> Rob Bence & Rob Dix hello@propertyhub.net https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PROPERTYHUB3835789273 Location is no longer optional Think it doesn't matter where you buy your investment property? The numbers say otherwise... Rob & Rob use real world examples, comparing two investors who start with the same £100,000 but buy in different regions. Using Land Registry data, Zoopla yields and Savills forecasts, they show how one investor ends up £83,000 ahead after just 10 years, simply because of where they chose to buy. If you've ever felt the pull to invest close to home, this one might change your mind. (01:03) News story of the week (02:52) Why investing close to home could be costing you tens of thousands (04:49) The data that blows apart the “growth in the south, yield in the north” myth (07:12) How affordability ratios reveal where the real opportunity lies right now (09:51) A 10-year worked example comparing two investors with the same starting cash – and the huge gap that location alone creates (13:35) Getting over the emotional barrier of investing away from home (18:24) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Share of flipped homes falls to decade low Zoopla’s UK’s highest yielding buy-to-let hotspots ONS private rent and house prices Use Google Gemini as a search engine Prefer taking in information through audio? Use Google NotebookLM 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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 Location is no longer optional full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Think it doesn't matter where you buy your investment property? The numbers say otherwise... Rob & Rob use real world examples, comparing two investors who start with the same £100,000 but buy in different regions. Using Land Registry data, Zoopla yields and Savills forecasts, they show how one investor ends up £83,000 ahead after just 10 years, simply because of where they chose to buy. If you've ever felt the pull to invest close to home, this one might change your mind. (01:03) News story of the week (02:52) Why investing close to home could be costing you tens of thousands (04:49) The data that blows apart the “growth in the south, yield in the north” myth (07:12) How affordability ratios reveal where the real opportunity lies right now (09:51) A 10-year worked example comparing two investors with the same starting cash – and the huge gap that location alone creates (13:35) Getting over the emotional barrier of investing away from home (18:24) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Share of flipped homes falls to decade low Zoopla’s UK’s highest yielding buy-to-let hotspots ONS private rent and house prices Use Google Gemini as a search engine Prefer taking in information through audio? Use Google NotebookLM 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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Think it doesn't matter where you buy your investment property? The numbers say otherwise...

Rob & Rob use real world examples, comparing two investors who start with the same £100,000 but buy in different regions. Using Land Registry data, Zoopla yields and Savills forecasts, they show how one investor ends up £83,000 ahead after just 10 years, simply because of where they chose to buy. If you've ever felt the pull to invest close to home, this one might change your mind.

  • (01:03) News story of the week
  • (02:52) Why investing close to home could be costing you tens of thousands
  • (04:49) The data that blows apart the “growth in the south, yield in the north” myth
  • (07:12) How affordability ratios reveal where the real opportunity lies right now
  • (09:51) A 10-year worked example comparing two investors with the same starting cash – and the huge gap that location alone creates
  • (13:35) Getting over the emotional barrier of investing away from home
  • (18:24) Hub Extra

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]]> 1334 ASK520: How do I get tax advice? PLUS: Ltd Co lending in Northern Ireland? Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! (00:41) Michelle’s considering buying a fourth property to add to her portfolio but knows she’s probably missing out on tax efficiencies. She’s wondering how she can find the right person to help her. Rob D gives a three-tiered approach to sourcing the right professional, and how to use AI tools to sift through forums and find specialists. (04:01) Frank’s looking into a limited company but has apprehensions. He’s trying to keep his income below the 40% tax rate and is wondering if this is a good strategy? Rob B advises why staying below the 40% threshold is a short-term fix that won’t last and discusses why Northern Ireland’s growth makes up for the higher costs in the meantime. 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 Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 ASK520: How do I get tax advice? PLUS: Ltd Co lending in Northern Ireland? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! (00:41) Michelle’s considering buying a fourth property to add to her portfolio but knows she’s probably missing out on tax efficiencies. She’s wondering how she can find the right person to help her. Rob D gives a three-tiered approach to sourcing the right professional, and how to use AI tools to sift through forums and find specialists. (04:01) Frank’s looking into a limited company but has apprehensions. He’s trying to keep his income below the 40% tax rate and is wondering if this is a good strategy? Rob B advises why staying below the 40% threshold is a short-term fix that won’t last and discusses why Northern Ireland’s growth makes up for the higher costs in the meantime. 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 Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob!

  • (00:41) Michelle’s considering buying a fourth property to add to her portfolio but knows she’s probably missing out on tax efficiencies. She’s wondering how she can find the right person to help her. Rob D gives a three-tiered approach to sourcing the right professional, and how to use AI tools to sift through forums and find specialists.
  • (04:01) Frank’s looking into a limited company but has apprehensions. He’s trying to keep his income below the 40% tax rate and is wondering if this is a good strategy? Rob B advises why staying below the 40% threshold is a short-term fix that won’t last and discusses why Northern Ireland’s growth makes up for the higher costs in the meantime.

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]]> 437 Our 3 best deals from the last 12 months Rob & Rob do something they've never done in over 10 years of podcasting... They’ve pulled back the curtain on three real deals that Property Hub Invest sourced for investors last year. From tenanted stock in an unexpected city, to a luxury development in a property hotspot, and a clever off-plan opportunity. Each deal is completely different, but they all show what's achievable when you refuse to settle in a buyer's market. (00:51) News story of the week (03:22) A tenanted portfolio in a city most investors overlook, with a 12% discount. Plus, why “cheap” can be a trap (and what affordable really looks like) (08:46) A premium development in a prime spot, a huge 16% discount and investors saving up to £60,000+ (14:10) An “off-plan”, city-centre deal that wasn’t really off-plan. Already built, already tenanted, with proven rental demand. (18:42) Why these deals show it’s an investor’s market right now, and why Rob & Rob are calling this your wake-up episode (21:38) Hub Extra Links mentioned: The Iron Snail YouTube channel Rob B’s perfect white shirt from UNIQLO Zara ATHLETICZ Check out our YouTube channel - Property Hub UK  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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 Our 3 best deals from the last 12 months full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob do something they've never done in over 10 years of podcasting... They’ve pulled back the curtain on three real deals that Property Hub Invest sourced for investors last year. From tenanted stock in an unexpected city, to a luxury development in a property hotspot, and a clever off-plan opportunity. Each deal is completely different, but they all show what's achievable when you refuse to settle in a buyer's market. (00:51) News story of the week (03:22) A tenanted portfolio in a city most investors overlook, with a 12% discount. Plus, why “cheap” can be a trap (and what affordable really looks like) (08:46) A premium development in a prime spot, a huge 16% discount and investors saving up to £60,000+ (14:10) An “off-plan”, city-centre deal that wasn’t really off-plan. Already built, already tenanted, with proven rental demand. (18:42) Why these deals show it’s an investor’s market right now, and why Rob & Rob are calling this your wake-up episode (21:38) Hub Extra Links mentioned: The Iron Snail YouTube channel Rob B’s perfect white shirt from UNIQLO Zara ATHLETICZ Check out our YouTube channel - Property Hub UK  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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Rob & Rob do something they've never done in over 10 years of podcasting...

They’ve pulled back the curtain on three real deals that Property Hub Invest sourced for investors last year.

From tenanted stock in an unexpected city, to a luxury development in a property hotspot, and a clever off-plan opportunity. Each deal is completely different, but they all show what's achievable when you refuse to settle in a buyer's market.

  • (00:51) News story of the week
  • (03:22) A tenanted portfolio in a city most investors overlook, with a 12% discount. Plus, why “cheap” can be a trap (and what affordable really looks like)
  • (08:46) A premium development in a prime spot, a huge 16% discount and investors saving up to £60,000+
  • (14:10) An “off-plan”, city-centre deal that wasn’t really off-plan. Already built, already tenanted, with proven rental demand.
  • (18:42) Why these deals show it’s an investor’s market right now, and why Rob & Rob are calling this your wake-up episode
  • (21:38) Hub Extra

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]]> 1611 ASK519: Is a company worth it for just one more? PLUS: Serviced accommodation... yes or no? It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! (00:41) Andy's been stuck for three years. He owns four properties in his own name which has pushed him in the higher tax bracket. He’s wondering whether setting up a limited company for just one more property is worth the hassle? Rob D breaks down when a limited company makes sense, the real cost of transferring existing properties, and why doing nothing might be the riskiest option of all. (04:51) Dan’s heard that serviced accommodation is a “goldmine” ...but is it really? Rob B explains why these "strategies" are just creating a job for yourself and where you should put your money instead. 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 Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 ASK519: Is a company worth it for just one more? PLUS: Serviced accommodation... yes or no? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! (00:41) Andy's been stuck for three years. He owns four properties in his own name which has pushed him in the higher tax bracket. He’s wondering whether setting up a limited company for just one more property is worth the hassle? Rob D breaks down when a limited company makes sense, the real cost of transferring existing properties, and why doing nothing might be the riskiest option of all. (04:51) Dan’s heard that serviced accommodation is a “goldmine” ...but is it really? Rob B explains why these "strategies" are just creating a job for yourself and where you should put your money instead. 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 Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob!

  • (00:41) Andy's been stuck for three years. He owns four properties in his own name which has pushed him in the higher tax bracket. He’s wondering whether setting up a limited company for just one more property is worth the hassle? Rob D breaks down when a limited company makes sense, the real cost of transferring existing properties, and why doing nothing might be the riskiest option of all.
  • (04:51) Dan’s heard that serviced accommodation is a “goldmine” ...but is it really? Rob B explains why these "strategies" are just creating a job for yourself and where you should put your money instead.

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]]> 620 Market Update - April 2026 It’s market update time and there’s a lot to unpack... Rob & Rob dig into the impact on the market from the conflict around the world, reporting on house prices and a fascinating picture of where UK property investment is heading.   (0:44) Nationwide’s report on house price growth (2:33) Rightmove’s 11-year high supply (3:15) Strong rental yields blast past 8% nationally, and higher in other areas (5:47) Rents for new lets climbing again, including London back on the up (6:44) Post-covid figures, proving the return to city living is real (8:29) What landlord demographics tell us about where the market is heading (12:00) Mortgage market data in a volatile world and Bank of England rate decision (14:36) Renters’ Rights Act updates ahead of 1st May (15:55) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Use Claude for Excel House prices: Nationwide’s house price index Rightmove’s 11-year house supply Rents: Rental yield rise Newly-let rents turn positive ONS private rent and house prices Landlord behaviour: Property118 Q1 landlord sentiment survey Population of landlords with fewer properties decline Population of limited company landlords rise Mortgages/Interest rates: Bank of England’s Rate Mortgage market impact on the conflict in Iran Renters’ Rights: Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet Pegasus Insight: 25% of landlords unaware of RRA changes London Assembly Housing Committee: 2/3 of tenants unaware of RRA changes 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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 Market Update - April 2026 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s market update time and there’s a lot to unpack... Rob & Rob dig into the impact on the market from the conflict around the world, reporting on house prices and a fascinating picture of where UK property investment is heading.   (0:44) Nationwide’s report on house price growth (2:33) Rightmove’s 11-year high supply (3:15) Strong rental yields blast past 8% nationally, and higher in other areas (5:47) Rents for new lets climbing again, including London back on the up (6:44) Post-covid figures, proving the return to city living is real (8:29) What landlord demographics tell us about where the market is heading (12:00) Mortgage market data in a volatile world and Bank of England rate decision (14:36) Renters’ Rights Act updates ahead of 1st May (15:55) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Use Claude for Excel House prices: Nationwide’s house price index Rightmove’s 11-year house supply Rents: Rental yield rise Newly-let rents turn positive ONS private rent and house prices Landlord behaviour: Property118 Q1 landlord sentiment survey Population of landlords with fewer properties decline Population of limited company landlords rise Mortgages/Interest rates: Bank of England’s Rate Mortgage market impact on the conflict in Iran Renters’ Rights: Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet Pegasus Insight: 25% of landlords unaware of RRA changes London Assembly Housing Committee: 2/3 of tenants unaware of RRA changes 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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest It’s market update time and there’s a lot to unpack...

Rob & Rob dig into the impact on the market from the conflict around the world, reporting on house prices and a fascinating picture of where UK property investment is heading.  

  • (0:44) Nationwide’s report on house price growth
  • (2:33) Rightmove’s 11-year high supply
  • (3:15) Strong rental yields blast past 8% nationally, and higher in other areas
  • (5:47) Rents for new lets climbing again, including London back on the up
  • (6:44) Post-covid figures, proving the return to city living is real
  • (8:29) What landlord demographics tell us about where the market is heading
  • (12:00) Mortgage market data in a volatile world and Bank of England rate decision
  • (14:36) Renters’ Rights Act updates ahead of 1st May
  • (15:55) Hub Extra

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Mortgages/Interest rates:

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]]> 1124 ASK518: Help! Lenders are declining me PLUS: Why interest-only mortgages? Let’s jump straight into some more listen questions, with your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:42) Irfan's been investing for a decade, but a surprise affordability rejection has left him worried about being asset rich and cash poor in retirement. Rob D explains why capital raising triggers extra scrutiny, why specialist lenders are often a better bet than high street ones, and why this shouldn't put you off your long-term plans. (05:51) Imran wants to know why landlords choose interest-only mortgages when surely, you're left with the full debt at the end? Rob B breaks down the cash flow and stress test arguments, then reveals how inflation is silently destroying your debt while growing your assets at the same 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 Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 ASK518: Help! Lenders are declining me PLUS: Why interest-only mortgages? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Let’s jump straight into some more listen questions, with your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:42) Irfan's been investing for a decade, but a surprise affordability rejection has left him worried about being asset rich and cash poor in retirement. Rob D explains why capital raising triggers extra scrutiny, why specialist lenders are often a better bet than high street ones, and why this shouldn't put you off your long-term plans. (05:51) Imran wants to know why landlords choose interest-only mortgages when surely, you're left with the full debt at the end? Rob B breaks down the cash flow and stress test arguments, then reveals how inflation is silently destroying your debt while growing your assets at the same 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 Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest Let’s jump straight into some more listen questions, with your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

  • (00:42) Irfan's been investing for a decade, but a surprise affordability rejection has left him worried about being asset rich and cash poor in retirement. Rob D explains why capital raising triggers extra scrutiny, why specialist lenders are often a better bet than high street ones, and why this shouldn't put you off your long-term plans.
  • (05:51) Imran wants to know why landlords choose interest-only mortgages when surely, you're left with the full debt at the end? Rob B breaks down the cash flow and stress test arguments, then reveals how inflation is silently destroying your debt while growing your assets at the same time.

Enjoy the show?

]]> 649 The world is at war - should you invest? Every time there’s a major global shock, the headlines say the same thing: uncertainty, panic, wait and see.  But when you look at what happens next, a very different pattern emerges.   Rob & Rob unpack what the conflict in Iran means for mortgage rates, investor confidence and the UK property market. But rather than speculating about what happens next, they look at what has happened, analysing how the market responded to Brexit, Covid, the Ukraine war, and the mini-budget.  (02:27) How swap rates work and why mortgage products are disappearing from the market right now (04:52) The consistent pattern across Brexit, Covid, Ukraine, and the mini-budget – plus what property prices did each time (12:40) Why nervous markets create better deals, and how to think about the current window of opportunity (15:56) What rising mortgage rates mean in practice, and a simple example showing why they shouldn't change your decision (18:08) The lifelong investing lesson to take from all of this, and why Warren Buffett would love UK property right now (20:00) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Claude AI Obsessed with AI? Property Hub is hiring - get in touch 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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 The world is at war - should you invest? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Every time there’s a major global shock, the headlines say the same thing: uncertainty, panic, wait and see.  But when you look at what happens next, a very different pattern emerges.   Rob & Rob unpack what the conflict in Iran means for mortgage rates, investor confidence and the UK property market. But rather than speculating about what happens next, they look at what has happened, analysing how the market responded to Brexit, Covid, the Ukraine war, and the mini-budget.  (02:27) How swap rates work and why mortgage products are disappearing from the market right now (04:52) The consistent pattern across Brexit, Covid, Ukraine, and the mini-budget – plus what property prices did each time (12:40) Why nervous markets create better deals, and how to think about the current window of opportunity (15:56) What rising mortgage rates mean in practice, and a simple example showing why they shouldn't change your decision (18:08) The lifelong investing lesson to take from all of this, and why Warren Buffett would love UK property right now (20:00) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Claude AI Obsessed with AI? Property Hub is hiring - get in touch 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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Every time there’s a major global shock, the headlines say the same thing: uncertainty, panic, wait and see. 

But when you look at what happens next, a very different pattern emerges.  

Rob & Rob unpack what the conflict in Iran means for mortgage rates, investor confidence and the UK property market. But rather than speculating about what happens next, they look at what has happened, analysing how the market responded to Brexit, Covid, the Ukraine war, and the mini-budget. 

  • (02:27) How swap rates work and why mortgage products are disappearing from the market right now
  • (04:52) The consistent pattern across Brexit, Covid, Ukraine, and the mini-budget – plus what property prices did each time
  • (12:40) Why nervous markets create better deals, and how to think about the current window of opportunity
  • (15:56) What rising mortgage rates mean in practice, and a simple example showing why they shouldn't change your decision
  • (18:08) The lifelong investing lesson to take from all of this, and why Warren Buffett would love UK property right now
  • (20:00) Hub Extra

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]]> 1560 ASK517: Are house prices silently crashing? PLUS: How do I avoid a disaster? Got a burning property question? Rob & Rob are back every Tuesday answering yours. This week:  (00:42) Jamie's noticed that house prices have barely moved while inflation has been running hot. Is this the "silent property crash"? And could it go on for years? Rob D explains why policymakers might prefer it this way, and why it's secretly great news if you're a property investor with a mortgage.  (03:58) Marcus wants to shift his strategy towards higher yielding properties, but he's worried about the trade-offs... more maintenance, trickier tenants. Rob B explains how picking the right type of property avoids most of the headaches, and shares a painful (and expensive!) lesson about tenant insurance he'll never make again. Links mentioned: The Price of Money by Rob Dix Seven Myths About Money by Rob Dix 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 Got a question? Send it in here. Find out more about Property Hub Invest Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 ASK517: Are house prices silently crashing? PLUS: How do I avoid a disaster? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Got a burning property question? Rob & Rob are back every Tuesday answering yours. This week:  (00:42) Jamie's noticed that house prices have barely moved while inflation has been running hot. Is this the "silent property crash"? And could it go on for years? Rob D explains why policymakers might prefer it this way, and why it's secretly great news if you're a property investor with a mortgage.  (03:58) Marcus wants to shift his strategy towards higher yielding properties, but he's worried about the trade-offs... more maintenance, trickier tenants. Rob B explains how picking the right type of property avoids most of the headaches, and shares a painful (and expensive!) lesson about tenant insurance he'll never make again. Links mentioned: The Price of Money by Rob Dix Seven Myths About Money by Rob Dix 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 Got a question? Send it in here. Find out more about Property Hub Invest Got a burning property question? Rob & Rob are back every Tuesday answering yours. This week: 

(00:42) Jamie's noticed that house prices have barely moved while inflation has been running hot. Is this the "silent property crash"? And could it go on for years? Rob D explains why policymakers might prefer it this way, and why it's secretly great news if you're a property investor with a mortgage. 

(03:58) Marcus wants to shift his strategy towards higher yielding properties, but he's worried about the trade-offs... more maintenance, trickier tenants. Rob B explains how picking the right type of property avoids most of the headaches, and shares a painful (and expensive!) lesson about tenant insurance he'll never make again.

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]]> 520 The books that changed our lives This isn't a property episode, but it might be one of the most valuable ones yet. These are the six books that genuinely changed Rob & Rob's lives, and they could change yours too. Because while most property investors obsess over yields, capital growth, and the best places to buy, none of that matters if you haven't got your mindset right first. Everything from business to personal fulfilment, there's something on this list for you. (01:05) News story of the week (05:27) The book that made Rob D's friend realise he was trading years of his life (09:02) The timeless classic that turned Rob B into a better communicator (11:04) The one question that tells you where to focus, so everything else becomes unnecessary (13:30) The Tony Robbins book that accelerated Rob B's entire career (15:54) The two books that round out the list, including one Rob B bought before he even finished recording the episode Links mentioned: Die with Zero by Bill Perkins How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy 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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 The books that changed our lives full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This isn't a property episode, but it might be one of the most valuable ones yet. These are the six books that genuinely changed Rob & Rob's lives, and they could change yours too. Because while most property investors obsess over yields, capital growth, and the best places to buy, none of that matters if you haven't got your mindset right first. Everything from business to personal fulfilment, there's something on this list for you. (01:05) News story of the week (05:27) The book that made Rob D's friend realise he was trading years of his life (09:02) The timeless classic that turned Rob B into a better communicator (11:04) The one question that tells you where to focus, so everything else becomes unnecessary (13:30) The Tony Robbins book that accelerated Rob B's entire career (15:54) The two books that round out the list, including one Rob B bought before he even finished recording the episode Links mentioned: Die with Zero by Bill Perkins How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy 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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest This isn't a property episode, but it might be one of the most valuable ones yet. These are the six books that genuinely changed Rob & Rob's lives, and they could change yours too.

Because while most property investors obsess over yields, capital growth, and the best places to buy, none of that matters if you haven't got your mindset right first. Everything from business to personal fulfilment, there's something on this list for you.

  • (01:05) News story of the week
  • (05:27) The book that made Rob D's friend realise he was trading years of his life
  • (09:02) The timeless classic that turned Rob B into a better communicator
  • (11:04) The one question that tells you where to focus, so everything else becomes unnecessary
  • (13:30) The Tony Robbins book that accelerated Rob B's entire career
  • (15:54) The two books that round out the list, including one Rob B bought before he even finished recording the episode

Links mentioned:

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]]> 1235 ASK516: Help - My portfolio is costing me sleep! PLUS: Will this stop me selling my flat? It's Tuesday, so it’s time for another Ask Rob & Rob episode! (00:45) Chris has built a portfolio of 8 properties, all rented to government-backed social care providers, but the Renters' Rights Bill is giving him sleepless nights. Is he right to be worried? Rob B explains and shares the one thing all landlords can do to put their mind at ease. (06:43) Michelle's trying to sell a flat, but a potential buyer has raised questions about whether it has a qualifying lease under the Building Safety Act (2022). Rob D breaks down what that means, why it matters, and the practical steps to stop it derailing the sale. 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 Got a question? Send it in here. Find out more about Property Hub Invest Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK516: Help - My portfolio is costing me sleep! PLUS: Will this stop me selling my flat? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's Tuesday, so it’s time for another Ask Rob & Rob episode! (00:45) Chris has built a portfolio of 8 properties, all rented to government-backed social care providers, but the Renters' Rights Bill is giving him sleepless nights. Is he right to be worried? Rob B explains and shares the one thing all landlords can do to put their mind at ease. (06:43) Michelle's trying to sell a flat, but a potential buyer has raised questions about whether it has a qualifying lease under the Building Safety Act (2022). Rob D breaks down what that means, why it matters, and the practical steps to stop it derailing the sale. 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 Got a question? Send it in here. Find out more about Property Hub Invest It's Tuesday, so it’s time for another Ask Rob & Rob episode!

(00:45) Chris has built a portfolio of 8 properties, all rented to government-backed social care providers, but the Renters' Rights Bill is giving him sleepless nights. Is he right to be worried? Rob B explains and shares the one thing all landlords can do to put their mind at ease.

(06:43) Michelle's trying to sell a flat, but a potential buyer has raised questions about whether it has a qualifying lease under the Building Safety Act (2022). Rob D breaks down what that means, why it matters, and the practical steps to stop it derailing the sale.

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]]> 602 The Worst Places To Buy In 2026 There’s one mistake you absolutely can’t afford to make when investing in property, and that’s buying in the wrong area.  In this episode, Rob & Rob break down the locations they’d avoid right now, and more importantly, why they don’t stack up.  From regions hitting affordability ceilings to ultra-cheap bargains that drain your profits, they reveal the locations that trip up investors time and again.  Whether you're about to make your first purchase or expanding your portfolio, this is the kind of episode that could save you from a very costly decision.    They cover:  (00:55) News story of the week  (04:10) The worst-performing region right now – and why it won’t bounce back anytime soon  (06:55) The area that boomed during the pandemic, but reality has well and truly caught up   (09:21) Why chasing ultra-cheap property is a trap both Robs fell into and still regret  (12:41) The "sinking ship" that's lost 25% of its value since 2014 – and is still falling  (15:19) The quick-fire round: three more risky areas including regulation headaches, overseas traps, and single-employer towns  (19:41) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  How to Be a Landlord by Rob Dix - second edition    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 The Worst Places To Buy In 2026 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There’s one mistake you absolutely can’t afford to make when investing in property, and that’s buying in the wrong area.  In this episode, Rob & Rob break down the locations they’d avoid right now, and more importantly, why they don’t stack up.  From regions hitting affordability ceilings to ultra-cheap bargains that drain your profits, they reveal the locations that trip up investors time and again.  Whether you're about to make your first purchase or expanding your portfolio, this is the kind of episode that could save you from a very costly decision.    They cover:  (00:55) News story of the week  (04:10) The worst-performing region right now – and why it won’t bounce back anytime soon  (06:55) The area that boomed during the pandemic, but reality has well and truly caught up   (09:21) Why chasing ultra-cheap property is a trap both Robs fell into and still regret  (12:41) The "sinking ship" that's lost 25% of its value since 2014 – and is still falling  (15:19) The quick-fire round: three more risky areas including regulation headaches, overseas traps, and single-employer towns  (19:41) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  How to Be a Landlord by Rob Dix - second edition    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest There’s one mistake you absolutely can’t afford to make when investing in property, and that’s buying in the wrong area. 

In this episode, Rob & Rob break down the locations they’d avoid right now, and more importantly, why they don’t stack up. 

From regions hitting affordability ceilings to ultra-cheap bargains that drain your profits, they reveal the locations that trip up investors time and again. 

Whether you're about to make your first purchase or expanding your portfolio, this is the kind of episode that could save you from a very costly decision. 

 

They cover: 

  • (00:55) News story of the week 
  • (04:10) The worst-performing region right now – and why it won’t bounce back anytime soon 
  • (06:55) The area that boomed during the pandemic, but reality has well and truly caught up  
  • (09:21) Why chasing ultra-cheap property is a trap both Robs fell into and still regret 
  • (12:41) The "sinking ship" that's lost 25% of its value since 2014 – and is still falling 
  • (15:19) The quick-fire round: three more risky areas including regulation headaches, overseas traps, and single-employer towns 
  • (19:41) Hub Extra 


Links mentioned: 

How to Be a Landlord by Rob Dix - second edition 

 

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]]> 1287 ASK515: Should I move into a company? PLUS: Rescue my poor credit rating! It's time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we tackle your property questions. Here's what's coming up this week...  (00:42) Dan's credit score keeps taking a hit with every new buy-to-let purchase, but does it even matter? Rob D explains why lenders care far less about that number than you think.  (03:39) Joe wants to transfer a property from his personal name into a limited company to save on tax. Sounds sensible, but the Stamp Duty bill might make it a costly mistake. Rob B walks through a simple calculation to see if it's worth 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK515: Should I move into a company? PLUS: Rescue my poor credit rating! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we tackle your property questions. Here's what's coming up this week...  (00:42) Dan's credit score keeps taking a hit with every new buy-to-let purchase, but does it even matter? Rob D explains why lenders care far less about that number than you think.  (03:39) Joe wants to transfer a property from his personal name into a limited company to save on tax. Sounds sensible, but the Stamp Duty bill might make it a costly mistake. Rob B walks through a simple calculation to see if it's worth 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It's time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we tackle your property questions. Here's what's coming up this week... 

  • (00:42) Dan's credit score keeps taking a hit with every new buy-to-let purchase, but does it even matter? Rob D explains why lenders care far less about that number than you think. 
  • (03:39) Joe wants to transfer a property from his personal name into a limited company to save on tax. Sounds sensible, but the Stamp Duty bill might make it a costly mistake. Rob B walks through a simple calculation to see if it's worth it. 


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]]> 456 Market Update - March 2026 The UK property market has quietly hit record highs – but is anyone actually paying attention?  February's data reveals a market that's technically stronger than it's been in years, yet sentiment hasn't caught up. Rob & Rob break down the numbers that matter, from surprising regional rental gaps to the mortgage market improvements that could fuel the year ahead.   (0:54) House prices reach new peaks  (2:28) Record supply and 40% of homes now cheaper to buy than rent  (4:54) North East rental growth hits 8% versus London's 1.1%  (8:20) Mortgage market improvements and the Bank of England rate decision  (9:15) Renters' Rights Bill updates  (14:30) Hub Extra  Links mentioned: Personal Tax Receipt calculator: Get here  London’s 2026 Housing Crisis Explained: Watch here  House prices: Halifax House Price Index The Guardian/UK Housing Market Property Industry Eye/Chain fragility Rents: ONS Private Rent and House Prices SafeDeposits Scotland data Mortgage/Interest rates: Mortgage Rate Radar Middle East conflict hits market sentiment Renters' Rights Govt updates student possession grounds in RRA The Telegraph/Reform pledge to scrap renters’ rights EPC/Tax: Landlord EPC “bills” Limited company landlords taking bigger share of market MTD will impose fines and penalty points 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Market Update - March 2026 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The UK property market has quietly hit record highs – but is anyone actually paying attention?  February's data reveals a market that's technically stronger than it's been in years, yet sentiment hasn't caught up. Rob & Rob break down the numbers that matter, from surprising regional rental gaps to the mortgage market improvements that could fuel the year ahead.   (0:54) House prices reach new peaks  (2:28) Record supply and 40% of homes now cheaper to buy than rent  (4:54) North East rental growth hits 8% versus London's 1.1%  (8:20) Mortgage market improvements and the Bank of England rate decision  (9:15) Renters' Rights Bill updates  (14:30) Hub Extra  Links mentioned: Personal Tax Receipt calculator: Get here  London’s 2026 Housing Crisis Explained: Watch here  House prices: Halifax House Price Index The Guardian/UK Housing Market Property Industry Eye/Chain fragility Rents: ONS Private Rent and House Prices SafeDeposits Scotland data Mortgage/Interest rates: Mortgage Rate Radar Middle East conflict hits market sentiment Renters' Rights Govt updates student possession grounds in RRA The Telegraph/Reform pledge to scrap renters’ rights EPC/Tax: Landlord EPC “bills” Limited company landlords taking bigger share of market MTD will impose fines and penalty points 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The UK property market has quietly hit record highs – but is anyone actually paying attention? 

February's data reveals a market that's technically stronger than it's been in years, yet sentiment hasn't caught up. Rob & Rob break down the numbers that matter, from surprising regional rental gaps to the mortgage market improvements that could fuel the year ahead. 

  •  (0:54) House prices reach new peaks 
  • (2:28) Record supply and 40% of homes now cheaper to buy than rent 
  • (4:54) North East rental growth hits 8% versus London's 1.1% 
  • (8:20) Mortgage market improvements and the Bank of England rate decision 
  • (9:15) Renters' Rights Bill updates 
  • (14:30) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned:

  • Personal Tax Receipt calculator: Get here 
  • London’s 2026 Housing Crisis Explained: Watch here 

House prices:

Rents:

Mortgage/Interest rates:

Renters' Rights

EPC/Tax:

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]]> 1094 ASK514: How do I find a good solicitor? PLUS: Should I renew this tenancy? Got a property question that's been keeping you up at night? Every Tuesday, Rob & Rob are here to help.  (00:33) Chris's letting agent wants to charge him a renewal fee for a tenancy that expires mid-April – just two weeks before the Renters' Rights Bill makes fixed-term agreements a thing of the past. With rolling contracts about to come in, is there any point paying to renew? He asks Rob & Rob whether he can push back.  (03:43) Matt wants to find a good solicitor to help get his property deals through, but it's proved tricky. The local firms he'd trust aren't on his lender's panels, and the big nationwide ones that are, have let him down on service. He asks Rob & Rob how they go about finding reliable professionals to work with.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK514: How do I find a good solicitor? PLUS: Should I renew this tenancy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Got a property question that's been keeping you up at night? Every Tuesday, Rob & Rob are here to help.  (00:33) Chris's letting agent wants to charge him a renewal fee for a tenancy that expires mid-April – just two weeks before the Renters' Rights Bill makes fixed-term agreements a thing of the past. With rolling contracts about to come in, is there any point paying to renew? He asks Rob & Rob whether he can push back.  (03:43) Matt wants to find a good solicitor to help get his property deals through, but it's proved tricky. The local firms he'd trust aren't on his lender's panels, and the big nationwide ones that are, have let him down on service. He asks Rob & Rob how they go about finding reliable professionals to work with.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Got a property question that's been keeping you up at night? Every Tuesday, Rob & Rob are here to help. 

  • (00:33) Chris's letting agent wants to charge him a renewal fee for a tenancy that expires mid-April – just two weeks before the Renters' Rights Bill makes fixed-term agreements a thing of the past. With rolling contracts about to come in, is there any point paying to renew? He asks Rob & Rob whether he can push back. 
  • (03:43) Matt wants to find a good solicitor to help get his property deals through, but it's proved tricky. The local firms he'd trust aren't on his lender's panels, and the big nationwide ones that are, have let him down on service. He asks Rob & Rob how they go about finding reliable professionals to work with. 

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]]> 439 Stop worrying about the wrong things (and start worrying about this) As a property investor, it's completely normal to worry. But too often, that worry is focused in the wrong places.  Rob & Rob have spoken to thousands of investors over the years, and they've noticed a pattern: worry tends to be misdirected. In this episode, they're setting the record straight by running through the concerns you can safely strike off your list and highlighting the ones that genuinely deserve your attention.  (01:35) News story of the week  (04:44) The things you can stop worrying about  (21:19) What you should focus on  (27:36) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Ikea Standing Desks  They Just Changed Property Tax Forever! Watch on YouTube here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Stop worrying about the wrong things (and start worrying about this) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub As a property investor, it's completely normal to worry. But too often, that worry is focused in the wrong places.  Rob & Rob have spoken to thousands of investors over the years, and they've noticed a pattern: worry tends to be misdirected. In this episode, they're setting the record straight by running through the concerns you can safely strike off your list and highlighting the ones that genuinely deserve your attention.  (01:35) News story of the week  (04:44) The things you can stop worrying about  (21:19) What you should focus on  (27:36) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Ikea Standing Desks  They Just Changed Property Tax Forever! Watch on YouTube here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  As a property investor, it's completely normal to worry. But too often, that worry is focused in the wrong places. 

Rob & Rob have spoken to thousands of investors over the years, and they've noticed a pattern: worry tends to be misdirected. In this episode, they're setting the record straight by running through the concerns you can safely strike off your list and highlighting the ones that genuinely deserve your attention. 

  • (01:35) News story of the week 
  • (04:44) The things you can stop worrying about 
  • (21:19) What you should focus on 
  • (27:36) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

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]]> 1846 ASK513: Should I move North? Plus: Is Scotland a no-go? It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another Ask Rob & Rob!  (00:38) Connor's been eyeing up Scotland for investment, but the recent wave of rental reforms has left him wondering if it's still a viable option. With rent caps, new legislation, and landlords reportedly heading for the exits, he asks Rob & Rob whether the impressive yields on paper are worth the regulatory uncertainty.  (04:04) Tim's got £30K in a Lifetime ISA and is considering relocating from London to Liverpool or Manchester to get on the property ladder. His plan? Buy a two-bed and rent out the spare room to help cover the mortgage. He asks the guys whether this strategy makes sense – and what he should be thinking about before making the move.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK513: Should I move North? Plus: Is Scotland a no-go? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another Ask Rob & Rob!  (00:38) Connor's been eyeing up Scotland for investment, but the recent wave of rental reforms has left him wondering if it's still a viable option. With rent caps, new legislation, and landlords reportedly heading for the exits, he asks Rob & Rob whether the impressive yields on paper are worth the regulatory uncertainty.  (04:04) Tim's got £30K in a Lifetime ISA and is considering relocating from London to Liverpool or Manchester to get on the property ladder. His plan? Buy a two-bed and rent out the spare room to help cover the mortgage. He asks the guys whether this strategy makes sense – and what he should be thinking about before making the move.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (00:38) Connor's been eyeing up Scotland for investment, but the recent wave of rental reforms has left him wondering if it's still a viable option. With rent caps, new legislation, and landlords reportedly heading for the exits, he asks Rob & Rob whether the impressive yields on paper are worth the regulatory uncertainty. 
  • (04:04) Tim's got £30K in a Lifetime ISA and is considering relocating from London to Liverpool or Manchester to get on the property ladder. His plan? Buy a two-bed and rent out the spare room to help cover the mortgage. He asks the guys whether this strategy makes sense – and what he should be thinking about before making the move. 

Enjoy the show? 

]]> 423 Are you prepared for this huge tax change? Millions of landlords are about to face one of the biggest tax changes in years. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax kicks in from April, and if you're a landlord earning above certain thresholds, the old "shoebox of receipts" approach is officially over. Rob & Rob bring in tax expert Nadeem from Provestor to break down exactly what's changing, who's affected, and the practical steps you need to take now to avoid getting caught out.  (01:04) News story of the week  (04:36) What Making Tax Digital actually means and how it changes  (09:05) The income thresholds that determine when you'll be affected  (14:09) The best way to work with your accountant   (26:21) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Provestor MTD Software: Link here  Chikko Coffee: Get here  They Just Changed Property Tax Forever! Watch on YouTube here 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Making Tax Digital full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Millions of landlords are about to face one of the biggest tax changes in years. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax kicks in from April, and if you're a landlord earning above certain thresholds, the old "shoebox of receipts" approach is officially over. Rob & Rob bring in tax expert Nadeem from Provestor to break down exactly what's changing, who's affected, and the practical steps you need to take now to avoid getting caught out.  (01:04) News story of the week  (04:36) What Making Tax Digital actually means and how it changes  (09:05) The income thresholds that determine when you'll be affected  (14:09) The best way to work with your accountant   (26:21) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Provestor MTD Software: Link here  Chikko Coffee: Get here  They Just Changed Property Tax Forever! Watch on YouTube here 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Millions of landlords are about to face one of the biggest tax changes in years. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax kicks in from April, and if you're a landlord earning above certain thresholds, the old "shoebox of receipts" approach is officially over. Rob & Rob bring in tax expert Nadeem from Provestor to break down exactly what's changing, who's affected, and the practical steps you need to take now to avoid getting caught out. 

  • (01:04) News story of the week 
  • (04:36) What Making Tax Digital actually means and how it changes 
  • (09:05) The income thresholds that determine when you'll be affected 
  • (14:09) The best way to work with your accountant 
  •  (26:21) Hub Extra 


Links mentioned: 


Enjoy the show? 

]]> 1783 ASK512: How can I manage from afar? PLUS: I'm not ready for this big tax change! It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let's get stuck into two new questions... (00:47) Shahid has built a solid property portfolio within a 10-mile radius of where he lives, but he’s now setting his sights on high-growth areas further afield. His concern? How to manage properties hundreds of miles away without being on hand for tenant issues. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice on making remote investing work.  (05:14) Jane's been hearing rumblings about ‘Making Tax Digital’ and wants to know what landlords should be doing to prepare. She asks the guys if they can shed some light on what's coming and when.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK512: How can I manage from afar? PLUS: I'm not ready for this big tax change! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let's get stuck into two new questions... (00:47) Shahid has built a solid property portfolio within a 10-mile radius of where he lives, but he’s now setting his sights on high-growth areas further afield. His concern? How to manage properties hundreds of miles away without being on hand for tenant issues. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice on making remote investing work.  (05:14) Jane's been hearing rumblings about ‘Making Tax Digital’ and wants to know what landlords should be doing to prepare. She asks the guys if they can shed some light on what's coming and when.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let's get stuck into two new questions...

  • (00:47) Shahid has built a solid property portfolio within a 10-mile radius of where he lives, but he’s now setting his sights on high-growth areas further afield. His concern? How to manage properties hundreds of miles away without being on hand for tenant issues. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice on making remote investing work. 
  • (05:14) Jane's been hearing rumblings about ‘Making Tax Digital’ and wants to know what landlords should be doing to prepare. She asks the guys if they can shed some light on what's coming and when. 

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]]> 418 He called two property crashes: Is 2026 really next? An expert who correctly predicted the 2008 financial crisis says UK property prices will crash in late 2026. Fred Harrison, the economist who pioneered the 18-year property cycle theory, is doubling down on his prediction – and his track record means we can’t ignore it. Rob & Rob examine Harrison's latest forecast, unpacking what that could mean for investors right now, pressure‑testing the call against today’s market and asking what would need to happen for it to play out.  (04:44) What is the 18-year property cycle? (08:50) Could the cycle be broken? (10:25) Conditions from the previous crash compared to today (13:32) What mortgage lending standards reveal about crash conditions (15:26) The silent property crash that’s already happened (19:05) The weakest part of the theory (24:00) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  BBC News article - Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth? Read here Drowsy Sleep Mask: Get here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub An expert who correctly predicted the 2008 financial crisis says UK property prices will crash in late 2026. Fred Harrison, the economist who pioneered the 18-year property cycle theory, is doubling down on his prediction – and his track record means we can’t ignore it. Rob & Rob examine Harrison's latest forecast, unpacking what that could mean for investors right now, pressure‑testing the call against today’s market and asking what would need to happen for it to play out.  (04:44) What is the 18-year property cycle? (08:50) Could the cycle be broken? (10:25) Conditions from the previous crash compared to today (13:32) What mortgage lending standards reveal about crash conditions (15:26) The silent property crash that’s already happened (19:05) The weakest part of the theory (24:00) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  BBC News article - Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth? Read here Drowsy Sleep Mask: Get here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest An expert who correctly predicted the 2008 financial crisis says UK property prices will crash in late 2026. Fred Harrison, the economist who pioneered the 18-year property cycle theory, is doubling down on his prediction – and his track record means we can’t ignore it.

Rob & Rob examine Harrison's latest forecast, unpacking what that could mean for investors right now, pressure‑testing the call against today’s market and asking what would need to happen for it to play out. 

  • (04:44) What is the 18-year property cycle?
  • (08:50) Could the cycle be broken?
  • (10:25) Conditions from the previous crash compared to today
  • (13:32) What mortgage lending standards reveal about crash conditions
  • (15:26) The silent property crash that’s already happened
  • (19:05) The weakest part of the theory
  • (24:00) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

  • BBC News article - Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth? Read here
  • Drowsy Sleep Mask: Get here 


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]]> 1676 ASK511: Am I wrong to be scared? PLUS: Can this trick cut my tax bill? It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another Ask Rob & Rob!   (0:45) AJ purchased his first two buy-to-lets using bridging finance and is now remortgaging onto longer-term deals. As part of the process, his lender required him to take independent legal advice – something he found surprisingly intimidating. He asks Rob & Rob whether it’s normal for these meetings to feel so daunting, or if it’s just him.  (05:34) John bought a property for £60K, which is now worth £120K, with no mortgage attached. He wants to move it into a limited company to be more tax efficient. His estate agent suggested he sell it to himself at the original price to avoid capital gains, but his accountant has warned that HMRC may see this as tax avoidance. He asks Rob & Rob whether this strategy stacks up – or if it’s a red flag waiting to happen.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK511: Am I wrong to be scared? PLUS: Can this trick cut my tax bill? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another Ask Rob & Rob!   (0:45) AJ purchased his first two buy-to-lets using bridging finance and is now remortgaging onto longer-term deals. As part of the process, his lender required him to take independent legal advice – something he found surprisingly intimidating. He asks Rob & Rob whether it’s normal for these meetings to feel so daunting, or if it’s just him.  (05:34) John bought a property for £60K, which is now worth £120K, with no mortgage attached. He wants to move it into a limited company to be more tax efficient. His estate agent suggested he sell it to himself at the original price to avoid capital gains, but his accountant has warned that HMRC may see this as tax avoidance. He asks Rob & Rob whether this strategy stacks up – or if it’s a red flag waiting to happen.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another Ask Rob & Rob!  

  • (0:45) AJ purchased his first two buy-to-lets using bridging finance and is now remortgaging onto longer-term deals. As part of the process, his lender required him to take independent legal advice – something he found surprisingly intimidating. He asks Rob & Rob whether it’s normal for these meetings to feel so daunting, or if it’s just him. 
  • (05:34) John bought a property for £60K, which is now worth £120K, with no mortgage attached. He wants to move it into a limited company to be more tax efficient. His estate agent suggested he sell it to himself at the original price to avoid capital gains, but his accountant has warned that HMRC may see this as tax avoidance. He asks Rob & Rob whether this strategy stacks up – or if it’s a red flag waiting to happen. 

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]]> 566 Market Update - February 2026 Rates are holding, but only just. The Bank of England's decision came down to a single vote, which tells us everything about where things are heading next.  In this month's market update, Rob & Rob break down what a near-miss rate cut means for property investors, why house prices are quietly building momentum, and the surprising direction rents are taking. Plus, there's a significant shake-up coming for ground rents that could transform flat values overnight.  (00:59) News story of the week  (03:41) House prices break through £300k for the first time  (07:03) Why rents are cooling off after years of aggressive rises  (11:26) Ground rents capped at £250 – what it means for flat owners  (14:52) EPC deadlines slip again, plus the 100-day countdown to rental reform  (15:52) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Fable book club app: Get here  Economy: Bank of England Monetary Policy Report⁠ EY ITEM Club Winter Forecast⁠ House prices: Halifax House Price Index⁠ The Guardian / Ministerial Interview⁠ RICS UK Residential Market Survey⁠ Rents: HomeLet Rental Index⁠ ⁠Zoopla Rental Market Report Mortgages: ⁠Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey⁠ Legislation/Government: Department for Energy Security & Net Zero⁠ ⁠Ministry of Housing (MHCLG) Update 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Market Update - February 2026 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rates are holding, but only just. The Bank of England's decision came down to a single vote, which tells us everything about where things are heading next.  In this month's market update, Rob & Rob break down what a near-miss rate cut means for property investors, why house prices are quietly building momentum, and the surprising direction rents are taking. Plus, there's a significant shake-up coming for ground rents that could transform flat values overnight.  (00:59) News story of the week  (03:41) House prices break through £300k for the first time  (07:03) Why rents are cooling off after years of aggressive rises  (11:26) Ground rents capped at £250 – what it means for flat owners  (14:52) EPC deadlines slip again, plus the 100-day countdown to rental reform  (15:52) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Fable book club app: Get here  Economy: Bank of England Monetary Policy Report⁠ EY ITEM Club Winter Forecast⁠ House prices: Halifax House Price Index⁠ The Guardian / Ministerial Interview⁠ RICS UK Residential Market Survey⁠ Rents: HomeLet Rental Index⁠ ⁠Zoopla Rental Market Report Mortgages: ⁠Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey⁠ Legislation/Government: Department for Energy Security & Net Zero⁠ ⁠Ministry of Housing (MHCLG) Update 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Rates are holding, but only just. The Bank of England's decision came down to a single vote, which tells us everything about where things are heading next. 

In this month's market update, Rob & Rob break down what a near-miss rate cut means for property investors, why house prices are quietly building momentum, and the surprising direction rents are taking. Plus, there's a significant shake-up coming for ground rents that could transform flat values overnight. 

  • (00:59) News story of the week 
  • (03:41) House prices break through £300k for the first time 
  • (07:03) Why rents are cooling off after years of aggressive rises 
  • (11:26) Ground rents capped at £250 – what it means for flat owners 
  • (14:52) EPC deadlines slip again, plus the 100-day countdown to rental reform 
  • (15:52) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned:

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House prices:

Rents:

Mortgages:

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]]> 1058 ASK510: Should I flip this property? PLUS: Can I make my savings work harder? Got a property question that's been keeping you up at night? Every Tuesday, Rob & Rob are here to help. (00:45) Ryan’s completed his first buy-to-let purchase, securing a hefty £35,000 discount. His original plan was to refurbish and refinance, but with local prices rising, he’s now questioning whether it makes more sense to sell and reinvest in a high-quality property in a limited company instead. He turns to Rob & Rob to help him decide whether to stick with the original plan or pivot while the markets on his side.   (05:48) Matt's first property deposit was saved in a stocks and shares ISA, and he got lucky – cashing out at just the right time to fund his purchase. Now he's saving for his second investment and asks Rob & Rob whether he should take the same approach again, or if there's a smarter way to build up that next deposit.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK510: Should I flip this property? PLUS: Can I make my savings work harder? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Got a property question that's been keeping you up at night? Every Tuesday, Rob & Rob are here to help. (00:45) Ryan’s completed his first buy-to-let purchase, securing a hefty £35,000 discount. His original plan was to refurbish and refinance, but with local prices rising, he’s now questioning whether it makes more sense to sell and reinvest in a high-quality property in a limited company instead. He turns to Rob & Rob to help him decide whether to stick with the original plan or pivot while the markets on his side.   (05:48) Matt's first property deposit was saved in a stocks and shares ISA, and he got lucky – cashing out at just the right time to fund his purchase. Now he's saving for his second investment and asks Rob & Rob whether he should take the same approach again, or if there's a smarter way to build up that next deposit.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Got a property question that's been keeping you up at night? Every Tuesday, Rob & Rob are here to help.

  • (00:45) Ryan’s completed his first buy-to-let purchase, securing a hefty £35,000 discount. His original plan was to refurbish and refinance, but with local prices rising, he’s now questioning whether it makes more sense to sell and reinvest in a high-quality property in a limited company instead. He turns to Rob & Rob to help him decide whether to stick with the original plan or pivot while the markets on his side. 
  •  (05:48) Matt's first property deposit was saved in a stocks and shares ISA, and he got lucky – cashing out at just the right time to fund his purchase. Now he's saving for his second investment and asks Rob & Rob whether he should take the same approach again, or if there's a smarter way to build up that next deposit. 

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]]> 601 Why now is the best time ever to invest The best time ever to invest in property? That’s a bold claim – but the data backs it up, and almost nobody has noticed yet.  Rob & Rob break down what they’re calling the “silent crash”: headline prices look flat, but once you adjust for inflation, UK property is back at 2013 levels. Yields are up, borrowing costs are falling, and the market is quietly offering some of the best opportunities in years.  (01:02) News story of the week  (04:04) The inflation-adjusted chart that shows why property is undervalued  (07:59) Why sentiment is at rock bottom, but the fundamentals are strong  (10:07) How even a tough decade can deliver strong returns with leverage  (14:30) Falling rates, rising rents, improving yields - the perfect storm  (18:51) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Google Gemini – Get here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Why now is the best time ever to invest full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The best time ever to invest in property? That’s a bold claim – but the data backs it up, and almost nobody has noticed yet.  Rob & Rob break down what they’re calling the “silent crash”: headline prices look flat, but once you adjust for inflation, UK property is back at 2013 levels. Yields are up, borrowing costs are falling, and the market is quietly offering some of the best opportunities in years.  (01:02) News story of the week  (04:04) The inflation-adjusted chart that shows why property is undervalued  (07:59) Why sentiment is at rock bottom, but the fundamentals are strong  (10:07) How even a tough decade can deliver strong returns with leverage  (14:30) Falling rates, rising rents, improving yields - the perfect storm  (18:51) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Google Gemini – Get here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The best time ever to invest in property? That’s a bold claim – but the data backs it up, and almost nobody has noticed yet. 

Rob & Rob break down what they’re calling the “silent crash”: headline prices look flat, but once you adjust for inflation, UK property is back at 2013 levels. Yields are up, borrowing costs are falling, and the market is quietly offering some of the best opportunities in years. 

  • (01:02) News story of the week 
  • (04:04) The inflation-adjusted chart that shows why property is undervalued 
  • (07:59) Why sentiment is at rock bottom, but the fundamentals are strong 
  • (10:07) How even a tough decade can deliver strong returns with leverage 
  • (14:30) Falling rates, rising rents, improving yields - the perfect storm 
  • (18:51) Hub Extra  

Links mentioned: 

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]]> 1347 ASK509: Should I rent to the council? PLUS: Does personal ownership make sense for me? It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let's get stuck into two new questions!   (0:46) Dan's been approached by a rent-to-rent company offering to lease his property on behalf of the council. They’re promising guaranteed rent, full management, and to return the property to its original condition. It sounds almost too good to be true – so he turns to Rob & Rob to find out if it really is.  (5:04) Tim's an expat about to buy his third UK buy-to-let. His first two are held in his personal name and sit comfortably within his tax-free allowance. He’s wondering whether setting up a limited company might future-proof his portfolio, even if it means paying corporation tax immediately and asks Rob & Rob for their 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK509: Should I rent to the council? PLUS: Does personal ownership make sense for me? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let's get stuck into two new questions!   (0:46) Dan's been approached by a rent-to-rent company offering to lease his property on behalf of the council. They’re promising guaranteed rent, full management, and to return the property to its original condition. It sounds almost too good to be true – so he turns to Rob & Rob to find out if it really is.  (5:04) Tim's an expat about to buy his third UK buy-to-let. His first two are held in his personal name and sit comfortably within his tax-free allowance. He’s wondering whether setting up a limited company might future-proof his portfolio, even if it means paying corporation tax immediately and asks Rob & Rob for their 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let's get stuck into two new questions!  

  • (0:46) Dan's been approached by a rent-to-rent company offering to lease his property on behalf of the council. They’re promising guaranteed rent, full management, and to return the property to its original condition. It sounds almost too good to be true – so he turns to Rob & Rob to find out if it really is. 
  • (5:04) Tim's an expat about to buy his third UK buy-to-let. His first two are held in his personal name and sit comfortably within his tax-free allowance. He’s wondering whether setting up a limited company might future-proof his portfolio, even if it means paying corporation tax immediately and asks Rob & Rob for their advice. 

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]]> 601 Why the economy is rigged (and how you can still win) The rules of money have changed – and most people haven't noticed yet. What worked for the last 20 years won't work anymore, and if you don't adapt, you'll be punished financially.   Rob & Rob break down exactly why government debt now determines everything about your financial future, from how much things cost to how your investments perform. Consider this your blueprint for understanding why leveraged property investment isn’t just smart, it’s now essential.   (0:50) News story of the week  (04:04) Why the old investment playbook no longer works  (09:34) The maths proving governments must keep inflation above interest rates  (12:31) Why bonds and stocks may deliver almost nothing after inflation  (15:18) Using the system's own tricks to build wealth through leveraged property  (20:13) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  The Price of Money by Rob Dix (now available in paperback): Get here  Suno.com: Learn more  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Why the economy is rigged (and how you can still win) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The rules of money have changed – and most people haven't noticed yet. What worked for the last 20 years won't work anymore, and if you don't adapt, you'll be punished financially.   Rob & Rob break down exactly why government debt now determines everything about your financial future, from how much things cost to how your investments perform. Consider this your blueprint for understanding why leveraged property investment isn’t just smart, it’s now essential.   (0:50) News story of the week  (04:04) Why the old investment playbook no longer works  (09:34) The maths proving governments must keep inflation above interest rates  (12:31) Why bonds and stocks may deliver almost nothing after inflation  (15:18) Using the system's own tricks to build wealth through leveraged property  (20:13) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  The Price of Money by Rob Dix (now available in paperback): Get here  Suno.com: Learn more  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The rules of money have changed – and most people haven't noticed yet. What worked for the last 20 years won't work anymore, and if you don't adapt, you'll be punished financially.  

Rob & Rob break down exactly why government debt now determines everything about your financial future, from how much things cost to how your investments perform. Consider this your blueprint for understanding why leveraged property investment isn’t just smart, it’s now essential.  

  • (0:50) News story of the week 
  • (04:04) Why the old investment playbook no longer works 
  • (09:34) The maths proving governments must keep inflation above interest rates 
  • (12:31) Why bonds and stocks may deliver almost nothing after inflation 
  • (15:18) Using the system's own tricks to build wealth through leveraged property 
  • (20:13) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

  • The Price of Money by Rob Dix (now available in paperback): Get here 
  • Suno.com: Learn more 

Enjoy the show? 

]]> 1582 ASK508: Which types of property do best? PLUS: Is Assisted Living a good investment? It's another week of Ask Rob & Rob, and we're tackling more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners.  (0:44) Mike’s built his property portfolio in his personal name and is now selling up, with plans to reinvest through a limited company. But he’s torn: should he put the money into two prime properties, or spread it across three more average ones? He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (4:11) Nora’s been looking at assisted living investments, which are being marketed with guaranteed returns of up to 10% for a few years. She wants to know how these deals stack up in reality – are they suitable for hands-off income, what are the risks, and how do they perform when it comes to resale and long-term growth?  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK508: Which types of property do best? PLUS: Is Assisted Living a good investment? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's another week of Ask Rob & Rob, and we're tackling more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners.  (0:44) Mike’s built his property portfolio in his personal name and is now selling up, with plans to reinvest through a limited company. But he’s torn: should he put the money into two prime properties, or spread it across three more average ones? He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (4:11) Nora’s been looking at assisted living investments, which are being marketed with guaranteed returns of up to 10% for a few years. She wants to know how these deals stack up in reality – are they suitable for hands-off income, what are the risks, and how do they perform when it comes to resale and long-term growth?  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It's another week of Ask Rob & Rob, and we're tackling more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners. 

  • (0:44) Mike’s built his property portfolio in his personal name and is now selling up, with plans to reinvest through a limited company. But he’s torn: should he put the money into two prime properties, or spread it across three more average ones? He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 
  • (4:11) Nora’s been looking at assisted living investments, which are being marketed with guaranteed returns of up to 10% for a few years. She wants to know how these deals stack up in reality – are they suitable for hands-off income, what are the risks, and how do they perform when it comes to resale and long-term growth? 

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]]> 460 Mortgage Predictions for 2026 Everyone’s wondering what the mortgage market has in store for 2026, so Rob & Rob have called in mortgage experts Kelly Rule and Nick Shepard to break it down.  From where interest rates are heading next to what’s really happening with lender fees and stress tests, they discuss what property investors can realistically expect over the coming months, while busting a few myths along the way.  (00:54) News story of the week.  (03:58) Buy-to-let rates now and where they’re heading.  (07:46) The truth about arrangement fees.  (11:26) Which lenders are offering the best deals this year?  (14:21) Are stress tests finally starting to ease?  (21:18) The mortgage myths catching investors out.  (27:20) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  The 10 UK locations which could see the biggest house price growth in 2026 – read here  Blackbird: Watch here  Chief of War: Watch here   Pluribus: Watch here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Mortgage Predictions for 2026 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Everyone’s wondering what the mortgage market has in store for 2026, so Rob & Rob have called in mortgage experts Kelly Rule and Nick Shepard to break it down.  From where interest rates are heading next to what’s really happening with lender fees and stress tests, they discuss what property investors can realistically expect over the coming months, while busting a few myths along the way.  (00:54) News story of the week.  (03:58) Buy-to-let rates now and where they’re heading.  (07:46) The truth about arrangement fees.  (11:26) Which lenders are offering the best deals this year?  (14:21) Are stress tests finally starting to ease?  (21:18) The mortgage myths catching investors out.  (27:20) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  The 10 UK locations which could see the biggest house price growth in 2026 – read here  Blackbird: Watch here  Chief of War: Watch here   Pluribus: Watch here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Everyone’s wondering what the mortgage market has in store for 2026, so Rob & Rob have called in mortgage experts Kelly Rule and Nick Shepard to break it down. 

From where interest rates are heading next to what’s really happening with lender fees and stress tests, they discuss what property investors can realistically expect over the coming months, while busting a few myths along the way. 

  • (00:54) News story of the week. 
  • (03:58) Buy-to-let rates now and where they’re heading. 
  • (07:46) The truth about arrangement fees. 
  • (11:26) Which lenders are offering the best deals this year? 
  • (14:21) Are stress tests finally starting to ease? 
  • (21:18) The mortgage myths catching investors out. 
  • (27:20) Hub Extra.  

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]]> 1889 ASK507: Is it worth paying this broker fee? PLUS: What types of BTL property should I invest in? It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – this week we’re tackling broker fees and the age-old flats vs houses debate.  (0:45) Mussa currently uses a sole trader broker who doesn't charge a fee. He's been looking at other brokers who charge £500-800 but can't see what extra value a paid broker would offer, given they all have access to the same lenders and products.  So he’s put the question to Rob & Rob - is paying for a broker actually worth it? (5:20) Gina is building out her buy-to-let strategy and wants to know whether there’s any useful data to help decide which types of property to invest in. Houses or flats? Period homes or new builds? And should investors be worried about new builds losing their appeal 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK507: Is it worth paying this broker fee? PLUS: What types of BTL property should I invest in? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – this week we’re tackling broker fees and the age-old flats vs houses debate.  (0:45) Mussa currently uses a sole trader broker who doesn't charge a fee. He's been looking at other brokers who charge £500-800 but can't see what extra value a paid broker would offer, given they all have access to the same lenders and products.  So he’s put the question to Rob & Rob - is paying for a broker actually worth it? (5:20) Gina is building out her buy-to-let strategy and wants to know whether there’s any useful data to help decide which types of property to invest in. Houses or flats? Period homes or new builds? And should investors be worried about new builds losing their appeal 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It's time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – this week we’re tackling broker fees and the age-old flats vs houses debate. 

  • (0:45) Mussa currently uses a sole trader broker who doesn't charge a fee. He's been looking at other brokers who charge £500-800 but can't see what extra value a paid broker would offer, given they all have access to the same lenders and products.  So he’s put the question to Rob & Rob - is paying for a broker actually worth it?
  • (5:20) Gina is building out her buy-to-let strategy and wants to know whether there’s any useful data to help decide which types of property to invest in. Houses or flats? Period homes or new builds? And should investors be worried about new builds losing their appeal over time? 

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]]> 621 Our hotspots for 2026 Rob & Rob are back with their hotspots for 2026, sharing their run-down of the best places to invest this year and why these locations deserve your attention.  They've split the picks into two categories - the obvious winners that keep delivering year after year, and the non-obvious picks that might surprise you, including one city that's never made the list before... They explain exactly why each location made the cut, from billions in regeneration spending to major supply crunches creating future opportunities.  (02:21) Why Donald Trump's proposed ban on large investors buying US homes could push UK prices up  (05:07) The obvious hotspots that keep delivering  (11:42) The non-obvious picks - places most investors overlook   (14:01) Why this city's moment has finally arrived after years of being "one to watch"  (16:02) The city that's never made the list before   (19:01) The controversial pick that could be the investment opportunity of the decade  (24:26) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:   Trump wants to ban large investors: Read here  High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard: Link here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Our hotspots for 2026 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with their hotspots for 2026, sharing their run-down of the best places to invest this year and why these locations deserve your attention.  They've split the picks into two categories - the obvious winners that keep delivering year after year, and the non-obvious picks that might surprise you, including one city that's never made the list before... They explain exactly why each location made the cut, from billions in regeneration spending to major supply crunches creating future opportunities.  (02:21) Why Donald Trump's proposed ban on large investors buying US homes could push UK prices up  (05:07) The obvious hotspots that keep delivering  (11:42) The non-obvious picks - places most investors overlook   (14:01) Why this city's moment has finally arrived after years of being "one to watch"  (16:02) The city that's never made the list before   (19:01) The controversial pick that could be the investment opportunity of the decade  (24:26) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:   Trump wants to ban large investors: Read here  High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard: Link here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Rob & Rob are back with their hotspots for 2026, sharing their run-down of the best places to invest this year and why these locations deserve your attention. 

They've split the picks into two categories - the obvious winners that keep delivering year after year, and the non-obvious picks that might surprise you, including one city that's never made the list before... They explain exactly why each location made the cut, from billions in regeneration spending to major supply crunches creating future opportunities. 

  • (02:21) Why Donald Trump's proposed ban on large investors buying US homes could push UK prices up 
  • (05:07) The obvious hotspots that keep delivering 
  • (11:42) The non-obvious picks - places most investors overlook  
  • (14:01) Why this city's moment has finally arrived after years of being "one to watch" 
  • (16:02) The city that's never made the list before  
  • (19:01) The controversial pick that could be the investment opportunity of the decade 
  • (24:26) Hub Extra 

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  • Trump wants to ban large investors: Read here 
  • High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard: Link here 

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]]> 1647 ASK506: Does this cash buy make sense? PLUS: How much should I increase the rent? Happy New Year and welcome to the first Ask Rob & Rob of 2026! We’re kicking off the year with more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners.  (0:45) Ed has released £100k from his home to start his property journey in buy-to-lets or flips. He’s spotted a two-bedroom flat in Kent above some shops but has learned that previous buyers couldn’t get a mortgage due to the commercial units below, making the flat around 50% cheaper than others locally. With a rental yield of about 11%, he asks Rob & Rob whether the potential income outweighs the risk of future valuation or remortgage issues.  (6:24) Paul’s been letting his property to an excellent tenant for five years with no issues. Since she last signed her lease 18 months ago, market rents have risen by 50%, and with the lease up for renewal soon, he wants advice on increasing the rent to align more with the current market while still being fair and rewarding his tenant.  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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 ASK506: Does this cash buy make sense? PLUS: How much should I increase the rent? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy New Year and welcome to the first Ask Rob & Rob of 2026! We’re kicking off the year with more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners.  (0:45) Ed has released £100k from his home to start his property journey in buy-to-lets or flips. He’s spotted a two-bedroom flat in Kent above some shops but has learned that previous buyers couldn’t get a mortgage due to the commercial units below, making the flat around 50% cheaper than others locally. With a rental yield of about 11%, he asks Rob & Rob whether the potential income outweighs the risk of future valuation or remortgage issues.  (6:24) Paul’s been letting his property to an excellent tenant for five years with no issues. Since she last signed her lease 18 months ago, market rents have risen by 50%, and with the lease up for renewal soon, he wants advice on increasing the rent to align more with the current market while still being fair and rewarding his tenant.  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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Happy New Year and welcome to the first Ask Rob & Rob of 2026! We’re kicking off the year with more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners. 

  • (0:45) Ed has released £100k from his home to start his property journey in buy-to-lets or flips. He’s spotted a two-bedroom flat in Kent above some shops but has learned that previous buyers couldn’t get a mortgage due to the commercial units below, making the flat around 50% cheaper than others locally. With a rental yield of about 11%, he asks Rob & Rob whether the potential income outweighs the risk of future valuation or remortgage issues. 
  • (6:24) Paul’s been letting his property to an excellent tenant for five years with no issues. Since she last signed her lease 18 months ago, market rents have risen by 50%, and with the lease up for renewal soon, he wants advice on increasing the rent to align more with the current market while still being fair and rewarding his tenant. 

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  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! 

]]> 687 Our 2026 predictions It’s the episode everyone waits for each year, as Rob & Rob once again put their reputations on the line with their 2026 property predictions and after nailing last year’s calls, the pressure is on. Backed by decades of experience and insights from running a £100m property business, they share what they see coming for the UK property market in the year ahead.   (0:55) Rob & Rob’s predictions for 2026.  (1:25) Let’s start with house prices.   (4:15) The Robs’ predictions for the best performing areas.  (7:04) How about rents?  (9:22) What will interest rates look like for 2026?  (11:30) FTSE predictions.  (13:12) Will Bitcoin be up or down?  (15:00) The wild card predictions: World Cup  (17:00) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Rob D’s book: 7 Myths About Money  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the episode everyone waits for each year, as Rob & Rob once again put their reputations on the line with their 2026 property predictions and after nailing last year’s calls, the pressure is on. Backed by decades of experience and insights from running a £100m property business, they share what they see coming for the UK property market in the year ahead.   (0:55) Rob & Rob’s predictions for 2026.  (1:25) Let’s start with house prices.   (4:15) The Robs’ predictions for the best performing areas.  (7:04) How about rents?  (9:22) What will interest rates look like for 2026?  (11:30) FTSE predictions.  (13:12) Will Bitcoin be up or down?  (15:00) The wild card predictions: World Cup  (17:00) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Rob D’s book: 7 Myths About Money  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s the episode everyone waits for each year, as Rob & Rob once again put their reputations on the line with their 2026 property predictions and after nailing last year’s calls, the pressure is on. Backed by decades of experience and insights from running a £100m property business, they share what they see coming for the UK property market in the year ahead. 

  •  (0:55) Rob & Rob’s predictions for 2026. 
  • (1:25) Let’s start with house prices.  
  • (4:15) The Robs’ predictions for the best performing areas. 
  • (7:04) How about rents? 
  • (9:22) What will interest rates look like for 2026? 
  • (11:30) FTSE predictions. 
  • (13:12) Will Bitcoin be up or down? 
  • (15:00) The wild card predictions: World Cup 
  • (17:00) Hub Extra.  

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]]> 1166 Your 2026 property success - Pt 4: The final pieces of the puzzle Wrapping up this mini series, Rob & Rob reveal the final building blocks – from choosing the right location, deciding where to invest and building the right team around you.  It’s all about bringing your planning, goals, and strategy together, so you can get going and make 2026 your best year in property yet.   (1:02) Location, location, location…   (8:22) Building your dream team.  Links mentioned:  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Your 2026 property success - Pt 4: The final pieces of the puzzle full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Wrapping up this mini series, Rob & Rob reveal the final building blocks – from choosing the right location, deciding where to invest and building the right team around you.  It’s all about bringing your planning, goals, and strategy together, so you can get going and make 2026 your best year in property yet.   (1:02) Location, location, location…   (8:22) Building your dream team.  Links mentioned:  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Wrapping up this mini series, Rob & Rob reveal the final building blocks – from choosing the right location, deciding where to invest and building the right team around you. 

It’s all about bringing your planning, goals, and strategy together, so you can get going and make 2026 your best year in property yet. 

  •  (1:02) Location, location, location…  
  • (8:22) Building your dream team. 

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]]> 777 Your 2026 property success - Pt 3: Setting a winning strategy If you’ve listened to episodes one and two, you’ve hopefully figured out where you are now and have your goals in place – so what next?  In the third part of this mini series, Rob & Rob walk you through setting a winning strategy for 2026…  (1:40) Which property strategy is right for you?    (1:50) Property flips   (3:50) HMO’S (house in multiple occupation)   (5:22) Student lets   (6:42) Buy-to-let   (8:39) Short-term lets   Links mentioned:   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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Your 2026 property success - Pt 3: Setting a winning strategy full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub If you’ve listened to episodes one and two, you’ve hopefully figured out where you are now and have your goals in place – so what next?  In the third part of this mini series, Rob & Rob walk you through setting a winning strategy for 2026…  (1:40) Which property strategy is right for you?    (1:50) Property flips   (3:50) HMO’S (house in multiple occupation)   (5:22) Student lets   (6:42) Buy-to-let   (8:39) Short-term lets   Links mentioned:   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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  If you’ve listened to episodes one and two, you’ve hopefully figured out where you are now and have your goals in place – so what next? 

In the third part of this mini series, Rob & Rob walk you through setting a winning strategy for 2026… 

  • (1:40) Which property strategy is right for you?   
  • (1:50) Property flips  
  • (3:50) HMO’S (house in multiple occupation)  
  • (5:22) Student lets  
  • (6:42) Buy-to-let  
  • (8:39) Short-term lets  

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]]> 684 Your 2026 property success - Pt 2: Setting your SMART goals Setting goals is one of the most important steps to success in property, but it’s not just about jotting down a list of wishes, it’s how you set them that makes ALL the difference.  Join us for the second part of this series, as Rob & Rob break down their SMART goal approach, showing you how to create clear, practical goals that actually get results.  (1:28) Getting started…   (3:40) SMART goal setting   (9.50) Just do 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Your 2026 property success - Pt 2: Setting your SMART goals full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Setting goals is one of the most important steps to success in property, but it’s not just about jotting down a list of wishes, it’s how you set them that makes ALL the difference.  Join us for the second part of this series, as Rob & Rob break down their SMART goal approach, showing you how to create clear, practical goals that actually get results.  (1:28) Getting started…   (3:40) SMART goal setting   (9.50) Just do 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Setting goals is one of the most important steps to success in property, but it’s not just about jotting down a list of wishes, it’s how you set them that makes ALL the difference. 

Join us for the second part of this series, as Rob & Rob break down their SMART goal approach, showing you how to create clear, practical goals that actually get results. 

  • (1:28) Getting started…  
  • (3:40) SMART goal setting  
  • (9.50) Just do it!  

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]]> 664 Your 2026 property success - Pt 1: Where are you now? We want 2026 to be your best year in property yet, so we’re bringing back this four-part mini series designed to set you up for success.   After hosting The Property Podcast for over ten years and, behind the scenes, helping others grow their property portfolios, Rob & Rob know exactly what it takes – so there’s no better duo to guide you through your own journey.   In this first episode, they help you figure out where you are now and what effective planning looks like. Whether you’re just getting started or already have a few deals under your belt, this series will give you actionable advice and guidance for a successful 2026.  (1:06) Where are you now?   (4:00) What’s your skillset?  (5:05) Consider how much time you’ve got to spare   (7:22) The finance basics   (10:25) 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Your 2026 property success - Pt 1: Where are you now? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We want 2026 to be your best year in property yet, so we’re bringing back this four-part mini series designed to set you up for success.   After hosting The Property Podcast for over ten years and, behind the scenes, helping others grow their property portfolios, Rob & Rob know exactly what it takes – so there’s no better duo to guide you through your own journey.   In this first episode, they help you figure out where you are now and what effective planning looks like. Whether you’re just getting started or already have a few deals under your belt, this series will give you actionable advice and guidance for a successful 2026.  (1:06) Where are you now?   (4:00) What’s your skillset?  (5:05) Consider how much time you’ve got to spare   (7:22) The finance basics   (10:25) 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  We want 2026 to be your best year in property yet, so we’re bringing back this four-part mini series designed to set you up for success.  

After hosting The Property Podcast for over ten years and, behind the scenes, helping others grow their property portfolios, Rob & Rob know exactly what it takes – so there’s no better duo to guide you through your own journey.  

In this first episode, they help you figure out where you are now and what effective planning looks like. Whether you’re just getting started or already have a few deals under your belt, this series will give you actionable advice and guidance for a successful 2026. 

  • (1:06) Where are you now?  
  • (4:00) What’s your skillset? 
  • (5:05) Consider how much time you’ve got to spare  
  • (7:22) The finance basics  
  • (10:25) What’s coming up next?  

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]]> 669 How to make 2026 your best property year EVER Right, let's be honest. Did you actually achieve what you wanted in 2025? Not "sort of" or "made some progress" - did you actually do it?  Most people listening to this will have fallen short. Maybe you spent another year researching. Maybe you were waiting for the perfect moment. Maybe you convinced yourself the market wasn't right, or you weren't ready, or you'd definitely do it next year.  We're not doing another year of that. This episode walks through exactly what stopped you last time (probably not what you think), how to get your strategy straight before you do anything else, and why the magic formula - leverage, inflation, time and a discount - is the only thing that really matters.  Whether you're starting out or you've already got a portfolio that's gone a bit stale, this is about the difference between people who spend 2026 learning and people who spend it doing.   We've also put together a free Property Goals Planner that breaks this down into actual monthly actions, because January enthusiasm means nothing if you hit November and realise you've done nothing.  (1:05) Did you do everything you wanted in 2025?   (2:50) Stop waiting for ‘perfect’  (7:10) Get your strategy straight   (11:00) The magic formula   (15:50) Actions for 2026  (17:50) Looking ahead - what's coming  (25:20) Your 2026 action plan  (20:57) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Fable: Get the app  Rob & Rob AI: Link here  The Property Wealth Formula: Join the webinar  Understanding the investors magic formula: Take the course  This property formula will make you rich: Listen to the episode  How Goal Setting will change your life: Listen to this episode  The Property Hub Goals Planner: Download here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 How to make 2026 your best property year EVER full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Right, let's be honest. Did you actually achieve what you wanted in 2025? Not "sort of" or "made some progress" - did you actually do it?  Most people listening to this will have fallen short. Maybe you spent another year researching. Maybe you were waiting for the perfect moment. Maybe you convinced yourself the market wasn't right, or you weren't ready, or you'd definitely do it next year.  We're not doing another year of that. This episode walks through exactly what stopped you last time (probably not what you think), how to get your strategy straight before you do anything else, and why the magic formula - leverage, inflation, time and a discount - is the only thing that really matters.  Whether you're starting out or you've already got a portfolio that's gone a bit stale, this is about the difference between people who spend 2026 learning and people who spend it doing.   We've also put together a free Property Goals Planner that breaks this down into actual monthly actions, because January enthusiasm means nothing if you hit November and realise you've done nothing.  (1:05) Did you do everything you wanted in 2025?   (2:50) Stop waiting for ‘perfect’  (7:10) Get your strategy straight   (11:00) The magic formula   (15:50) Actions for 2026  (17:50) Looking ahead - what's coming  (25:20) Your 2026 action plan  (20:57) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Fable: Get the app  Rob & Rob AI: Link here  The Property Wealth Formula: Join the webinar  Understanding the investors magic formula: Take the course  This property formula will make you rich: Listen to the episode  How Goal Setting will change your life: Listen to this episode  The Property Hub Goals Planner: Download here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Right, let's be honest. Did you actually achieve what you wanted in 2025? Not "sort of" or "made some progress" - did you actually do it? 

Most people listening to this will have fallen short. Maybe you spent another year researching. Maybe you were waiting for the perfect moment. Maybe you convinced yourself the market wasn't right, or you weren't ready, or you'd definitely do it next year. 

We're not doing another year of that. This episode walks through exactly what stopped you last time (probably not what you think), how to get your strategy straight before you do anything else, and why the magic formula - leverage, inflation, time and a discount - is the only thing that really matters. 

Whether you're starting out or you've already got a portfolio that's gone a bit stale, this is about the difference between people who spend 2026 learning and people who spend it doing.  

We've also put together a free Property Goals Planner that breaks this down into actual monthly actions, because January enthusiasm means nothing if you hit November and realise you've done nothing. 

  • (1:05) Did you do everything you wanted in 2025?  
  • (2:50) Stop waiting for ‘perfect’ 
  • (7:10) Get your strategy straight  
  • (11:00) The magic formula  
  • (15:50) Actions for 2026 
  • (17:50) Looking ahead - what's coming 
  • (25:20) Your 2026 action plan 
  • (20:57) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 1482 Christmas Day Reflections – The Year That Was 2025 In this special Christmas Day episode, Rob & Rob take a moment to look back at the year that was 2025 – reflecting on the market, their business, and what’s to come in 2026. Plus, they give you a sneak peek at the content and tools they’ll be sharing next year to help you get ahead in your property journey.  (0:48) Looking back at property market in 2025.  (5:00) How’s the year shaped up for Rob & Rob?  (7:35) What does next year look like?  (8:20) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  If books could kill – Listen here  Snipd – Try here  Half-Asleep Chris – Watch here  Playtomic – App here  Hardcore history – Dan Carlin  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Christmas Day Reflections – The Year That Was 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this special Christmas Day episode, Rob & Rob take a moment to look back at the year that was 2025 – reflecting on the market, their business, and what’s to come in 2026. Plus, they give you a sneak peek at the content and tools they’ll be sharing next year to help you get ahead in your property journey.  (0:48) Looking back at property market in 2025.  (5:00) How’s the year shaped up for Rob & Rob?  (7:35) What does next year look like?  (8:20) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  If books could kill – Listen here  Snipd – Try here  Half-Asleep Chris – Watch here  Playtomic – App here  Hardcore history – Dan Carlin  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  In this special Christmas Day episode, Rob & Rob take a moment to look back at the year that was 2025 – reflecting on the market, their business, and what’s to come in 2026. Plus, they give you a sneak peek at the content and tools they’ll be sharing next year to help you get ahead in your property journey. 

  • (0:48) Looking back at property market in 2025. 
  • (5:00) How’s the year shaped up for Rob & Rob? 
  • (7:35) What does next year look like? 
  • (8:20) Hub Extra 

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]]> 926 Our Best Episodes of 2025 As 2025 comes to a close, Rob & Rob look back at the standout episodes of the year – chosen by them, the team and, most importantly, you. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting the ones that really mattered, this roundup brings together the episodes that had the biggest impact.   (0:45) The standout episodes of 2025  (1:35) Producer Dan’s top pick  (2:25) Rob D’s standout choice  (3:55) The classic episode Rob B loves  (5:35) The most downloaded episode   Links mentioned:  TPP657 – Death of the Legacy Landlord  TPP655 – This Property Formula Will Make You Rich  TPP625 – Monopoly Strategy – Step by Step  TPP627 – Does Property Really Beat Shares  TPP654 – Buy Now or Regret Forever? The data everyone is missing  TPP638 – Is This The Best Market For Over 40 Years?  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Our Best Episodes of 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub As 2025 comes to a close, Rob & Rob look back at the standout episodes of the year – chosen by them, the team and, most importantly, you. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting the ones that really mattered, this roundup brings together the episodes that had the biggest impact.   (0:45) The standout episodes of 2025  (1:35) Producer Dan’s top pick  (2:25) Rob D’s standout choice  (3:55) The classic episode Rob B loves  (5:35) The most downloaded episode   Links mentioned:  TPP657 – Death of the Legacy Landlord  TPP655 – This Property Formula Will Make You Rich  TPP625 – Monopoly Strategy – Step by Step  TPP627 – Does Property Really Beat Shares  TPP654 – Buy Now or Regret Forever? The data everyone is missing  TPP638 – Is This The Best Market For Over 40 Years?  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  As 2025 comes to a close, Rob & Rob look back at the standout episodes of the year – chosen by them, the team and, most importantly, you. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting the ones that really mattered, this roundup brings together the episodes that had the biggest impact.  

  • (0:45) The standout episodes of 2025 
  • (1:35) Producer Dan’s top pick 
  • (2:25) Rob D’s standout choice 
  • (3:55) The classic episode Rob B loves 
  • (5:35) The most downloaded episode 

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]]> 618 Reviewing our 2025 predictions - how did we do? Rob & Rob kicked off the year with their usual round of property predictions. Nearly twelve months on, it’s time to see how those calls held up - the wins, the surprises, and everything in between.  (0:50) News story of the week.  (3:50) Let’s begin with The Robs’ house price predictions…   (5:27) Did they get the top cities right?  (7:23) What about the London market?  (9:27) How did their rental predictions fare?  (11:15) Did they get their interest rates right?  (13:05) FTSE 100 predictions.  (14:20) Boom or bust with Bitcoin?  (18:49) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  UK to miss 1.5m new homes target: read here  Wisprflow: Link here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Reviewing our 2025 predictions - how did we do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob kicked off the year with their usual round of property predictions. Nearly twelve months on, it’s time to see how those calls held up - the wins, the surprises, and everything in between.  (0:50) News story of the week.  (3:50) Let’s begin with The Robs’ house price predictions…   (5:27) Did they get the top cities right?  (7:23) What about the London market?  (9:27) How did their rental predictions fare?  (11:15) Did they get their interest rates right?  (13:05) FTSE 100 predictions.  (14:20) Boom or bust with Bitcoin?  (18:49) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  UK to miss 1.5m new homes target: read here  Wisprflow: Link here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Rob & Rob kicked off the year with their usual round of property predictions. Nearly twelve months on, it’s time to see how those calls held up - the wins, the surprises, and everything in between. 

  • (0:50) News story of the week. 
  • (3:50) Let’s begin with The Robs’ house price predictions…  
  • (5:27) Did they get the top cities right? 
  • (7:23) What about the London market? 
  • (9:27) How did their rental predictions fare? 
  • (11:15) Did they get their interest rates right? 
  • (13:05) FTSE 100 predictions. 
  • (14:20) Boom or bust with Bitcoin? 
  • (18:49) Hub Extra. 

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]]> 1400 Market Update - December 2025 It’s the final market update of the year, and Rob & Rob discuss an unexpected drop in house prices, the regions feeling it most, and the real impact of the recent Budget on property investors. Plus, they reveal the biggest property story no one’s talking about… yet.  (0:42) News story of the week  (2:25) Regional house prices   (5:20) The Budget impact  (6:42) Renters’ Rights update  (7:15) The story no one’s talking about  (11:10) The Robs’ take on the year  (14:30) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Rightmove: house price index  Home track report - 1.8% fall in asking prices: read here   Black Bird: Watch here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Market Update - December 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the final market update of the year, and Rob & Rob discuss an unexpected drop in house prices, the regions feeling it most, and the real impact of the recent Budget on property investors. Plus, they reveal the biggest property story no one’s talking about… yet.  (0:42) News story of the week  (2:25) Regional house prices   (5:20) The Budget impact  (6:42) Renters’ Rights update  (7:15) The story no one’s talking about  (11:10) The Robs’ take on the year  (14:30) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Rightmove: house price index  Home track report - 1.8% fall in asking prices: read here   Black Bird: Watch here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s the final market update of the year, and Rob & Rob discuss an unexpected drop in house prices, the regions feeling it most, and the real impact of the recent Budget on property investors. Plus, they reveal the biggest property story no one’s talking about… yet.

  •  (0:42) News story of the week 
  • (2:25) Regional house prices  
  • (5:20) The Budget impact 
  • (6:42) Renters’ Rights update 
  • (7:15) The story no one’s talking about 
  • (11:10) The Robs’ take on the year 
  • (14:30) Hub Extra  

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]]> 1017 ASK505: A question from someone very special... what’s in store for 2026? It’s the last Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and Santa’s back!  Rob & Rob have made Santa’s nice list again this year, thanks to all their free advice - but there’s just one thing he wants to know: what have they got lined up for 2026?  With a huge January planned, packed with new content across their channels plus the annual hotspots reveal, the guys give a glimpse of everything coming your way in the new year.  Make sure you don’t miss out and sign up to catch all the action in 2026!  YouTube: @PropertyHubUK  Newsletter: Property Pulse  The Property 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  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK505: A question from someone very special... what’s in store for 2026? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the last Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and Santa’s back!  Rob & Rob have made Santa’s nice list again this year, thanks to all their free advice - but there’s just one thing he wants to know: what have they got lined up for 2026?  With a huge January planned, packed with new content across their channels plus the annual hotspots reveal, the guys give a glimpse of everything coming your way in the new year.  Make sure you don’t miss out and sign up to catch all the action in 2026!  YouTube: @PropertyHubUK  Newsletter: Property Pulse  The Property 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  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s the last Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and Santa’s back! 

Rob & Rob have made Santa’s nice list again this year, thanks to all their free advice - but there’s just one thing he wants to know: what have they got lined up for 2026? 

With a huge January planned, packed with new content across their channels plus the annual hotspots reveal, the guys give a glimpse of everything coming your way in the new year. 

Make sure you don’t miss out and sign up to catch all the action in 2026! 

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]]> 284 Budget Reaction: Everything you need to know Rob & Rob react to yesterday's long-awaited Budget and share everything you need to know as a property investor.  Links mentioned:  Hub Extra: Link here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:48:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob react to yesterday's long-awaited Budget and share everything you need to know as a property investor.  Links mentioned:  Hub Extra: Link here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Rob & Rob react to yesterday's long-awaited Budget and share everything you need to know as a property investor. 


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]]> 1201 ASK504: Should we furnish or not? PLUS: Is this deposit request legal? It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into two new questions!    (0:42) Dan and his wife have bought their first two properties, but they’re split on one key decision: should they furnish the rentals or leave them empty? Dan wants tenants to make it their own, while his wife believes furnishing will set the standard. They turn to Rob & Rob to settle the debate.  (3:46) Emma’s put an offer on a property with a non–high street estate agent, who’s insisting on a £7,000 deposit before they’ll even accept it. She wants to know if this is legitimate, whether she could get the money back if things go wrong, or if she should just walk away.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK504: Should we furnish or not? PLUS: Is this deposit request legal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into two new questions!    (0:42) Dan and his wife have bought their first two properties, but they’re split on one key decision: should they furnish the rentals or leave them empty? Dan wants tenants to make it their own, while his wife believes furnishing will set the standard. They turn to Rob & Rob to settle the debate.  (3:46) Emma’s put an offer on a property with a non–high street estate agent, who’s insisting on a £7,000 deposit before they’ll even accept it. She wants to know if this is legitimate, whether she could get the money back if things go wrong, or if she should just walk away.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into two new questions!   

  • (0:42) Dan and his wife have bought their first two properties, but they’re split on one key decision: should they furnish the rentals or leave them empty? Dan wants tenants to make it their own, while his wife believes furnishing will set the standard. They turn to Rob & Rob to settle the debate. 
  • (3:46) Emma’s put an offer on a property with a non–high street estate agent, who’s insisting on a £7,000 deposit before they’ll even accept it. She wants to know if this is legitimate, whether she could get the money back if things go wrong, or if she should just walk away. 

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]]> 453 Renters’ Rights: What you should be doing right now On 1 May 2026, the biggest shift in decades hits the rental market as the new Renters’ Rights Act lands. With big changes coming, Rob & Rob break down what's happening, what to expect once the reform takes effect, and how you should be preparing.  (1:00) News story of the week.  (5:32) Renters Rights explained…  (6:40) What’s happening with tenancies?  (11:20) What landlords need to know about rents.  (13:32) Other key changes.  (15:12) Next steps for landlords.  (18:30) Future outlook.  (19:15) Rob & Rob’s final takeaways.  (23:43) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Savills research article ‘UK mainstream housing market outlook’   Booksy here  Sand Dams Worldwide update video  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Renters’ Rights: What you should be doing right now full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On 1 May 2026, the biggest shift in decades hits the rental market as the new Renters’ Rights Act lands. With big changes coming, Rob & Rob break down what's happening, what to expect once the reform takes effect, and how you should be preparing.  (1:00) News story of the week.  (5:32) Renters Rights explained…  (6:40) What’s happening with tenancies?  (11:20) What landlords need to know about rents.  (13:32) Other key changes.  (15:12) Next steps for landlords.  (18:30) Future outlook.  (19:15) Rob & Rob’s final takeaways.  (23:43) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Savills research article ‘UK mainstream housing market outlook’   Booksy here  Sand Dams Worldwide update video  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  On 1 May 2026, the biggest shift in decades hits the rental market as the new Renters’ Rights Act lands. With big changes coming, Rob & Rob break down what's happening, what to expect once the reform takes effect, and how you should be preparing. 

  • (1:00) News story of the week. 
  • (5:32) Renters Rights explained… 
  • (6:40) What’s happening with tenancies? 
  • (11:20) What landlords need to know about rents. 
  • (13:32) Other key changes. 
  • (15:12) Next steps for landlords. 
  • (18:30) Future outlook. 
  • (19:15) Rob & Rob’s final takeaways. 
  • (23:43) Hub Extra. 

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]]> 1585 ASK503: Should this put me off Derby? PLUS: Should I buy despite planning uncertainty? It’s another week of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’re tackling more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners.  (0:45) Russell’s considering investing in Derby, but he's seen several articles labelling it one of the worst places to live and highlighting high crime and poverty. He wants to know whether it’s still a place Rob and Rob would recommend and if it remains a solid investment location despite the negative headlines.  (3:13) After having his offer accepted on his latest investment, James’ HMO application was rejected. He’s appealed and been advised there’s a good chance of success, but without approval, the deal no longer stacks up. He asks whether it is worth taking the risk and completing anyway, or if he should walk away.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s another week of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’re tackling more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners.  (0:45) Russell’s considering investing in Derby, but he's seen several articles labelling it one of the worst places to live and highlighting high crime and poverty. He wants to know whether it’s still a place Rob and Rob would recommend and if it remains a solid investment location despite the negative headlines.  (3:13) After having his offer accepted on his latest investment, James’ HMO application was rejected. He’s appealed and been advised there’s a good chance of success, but without approval, the deal no longer stacks up. He asks whether it is worth taking the risk and completing anyway, or if he should walk away.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s another week of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’re tackling more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners. 

  • (0:45) Russell’s considering investing in Derby, but he's seen several articles labelling it one of the worst places to live and highlighting high crime and poverty. He wants to know whether it’s still a place Rob and Rob would recommend and if it remains a solid investment location despite the negative headlines. 
  • (3:13) After having his offer accepted on his latest investment, James’ HMO application was rejected. He’s appealed and been advised there’s a good chance of success, but without approval, the deal no longer stacks up. He asks whether it is worth taking the risk and completing anyway, or if he should walk away. 

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]]> 460 Market Update - November 2025 Budget rumours are flying everywhere, interest rates are on pause, and smaller landlords are selling up - but who’s snapping up those homes? Let’s find out what’s really going on, and what it all means for investors in this month’s market update…    (0:40) Annual house price update.  (0:55) The big story right now - Autumn Budget…  (8:11) Interest rates on pause.  (9:19) Small landlords selling up - who’s buying?  (12:01) What’s Rachel Reeves been up to?  (13:42) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  House Prices:  Annual house price growth edges higher in October – read here  Autumn Budget:  Labour is gearing up for a tax raid on landlords – read here  UK Landlords Face 8% National Insurance Tax on Rental Income – read here  Interest Rates:  Interest rate decision announced by Bank of England – read here  Other:  Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off – read here  Generational shift as millennials make up half of new buy-to-let investors – read here  Chancellor broke rental licensing law – read here  Prof Brian Cox – You Tube channel  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Market Update - November 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Budget rumours are flying everywhere, interest rates are on pause, and smaller landlords are selling up - but who’s snapping up those homes? Let’s find out what’s really going on, and what it all means for investors in this month’s market update…    (0:40) Annual house price update.  (0:55) The big story right now - Autumn Budget…  (8:11) Interest rates on pause.  (9:19) Small landlords selling up - who’s buying?  (12:01) What’s Rachel Reeves been up to?  (13:42) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  House Prices:  Annual house price growth edges higher in October – read here  Autumn Budget:  Labour is gearing up for a tax raid on landlords – read here  UK Landlords Face 8% National Insurance Tax on Rental Income – read here  Interest Rates:  Interest rate decision announced by Bank of England – read here  Other:  Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off – read here  Generational shift as millennials make up half of new buy-to-let investors – read here  Chancellor broke rental licensing law – read here  Prof Brian Cox – You Tube channel  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Budget rumours are flying everywhere, interest rates are on pause, and smaller landlords are selling up - but who’s snapping up those homes? Let’s find out what’s really going on, and what it all means for investors in this month’s market update…  

  •  (0:40) Annual house price update. 
  • (0:55) The big story right now - Autumn Budget… 
  • (8:11) Interest rates on pause. 
  • (9:19) Small landlords selling up - who’s buying? 
  • (12:01) What’s Rachel Reeves been up to? 
  • (13:42) Hub Extra. 

Links mentioned: 

House Prices: 

  • Annual house price growth edges higher in October – read here 

Autumn Budget: 

  • Labour is gearing up for a tax raid on landlords – read here 
  • UK Landlords Face 8% National Insurance Tax on Rental Income – read here 

Interest Rates: 

  • Interest rate decision announced by Bank of England – read here 

Other: 

  • Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off – read here 
  • Generational shift as millennials make up half of new buy-to-let investors – read here 
  • Chancellor broke rental licensing law – read here 
  • Prof Brian Cox – You Tube channel 

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]]> 1068 ASK502: Should I re-invest in higher quality properties? PLUS: What can I do about this water damage? It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!   (0:40) David owns a Grade II listed property on the Isle of Wight, but after years of upkeep headaches, he’s ready to sell. He’s planning to reinvest through a new limited company, but he’s torn... should he go for two high-end properties or three average ones?   (5:05) Dimada’s been dealing with repeated water damage from the flat above, which has affected his ceiling and electrics. To make matters worse, the upstairs owner won’t take responsibility, and the block manager says it’s not their problem. So, he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to recover his costs.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK502: Should I re-invest in higher quality properties? PLUS: What can I do about this water damage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!   (0:40) David owns a Grade II listed property on the Isle of Wight, but after years of upkeep headaches, he’s ready to sell. He’s planning to reinvest through a new limited company, but he’s torn... should he go for two high-end properties or three average ones?   (5:05) Dimada’s been dealing with repeated water damage from the flat above, which has affected his ceiling and electrics. To make matters worse, the upstairs owner won’t take responsibility, and the block manager says it’s not their problem. So, he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to recover his costs.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!  

  • (0:40) David owns a Grade II listed property on the Isle of Wight, but after years of upkeep headaches, he’s ready to sell. He’s planning to reinvest through a new limited company, but he’s torn... should he go for two high-end properties or three average ones?  
  • (5:05) Dimada’s been dealing with repeated water damage from the flat above, which has affected his ceiling and electrics. To make matters worse, the upstairs owner won’t take responsibility, and the block manager says it’s not their problem. So, he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to recover his costs. 

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]]> 578 What will property investment look like in 10 years? They’ve called it right before, but can Rob & Rob really predict the next decade of property? From prices and regional divides to the rise of the robots (yes, really), nothing’s off the table. And if you think that sounds exciting, wait until you hear their insider intel on the unique market moment that’s about to close.   (0:50) News story of the week  (5:07) The next decade in property  (5:59) How ownership models could change (9:55) The future of build-to-rent  (11:23) Government goals – will they actually stick to them?  (12:32) The shifting regional picture  (14:17) The big one – property prices  (15:15) Wildcards to watch out for  (19:15) Rob & Rob’s bold predictions revealed  (24:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Death of the Legacy Landlord – listen here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 What will property investment look like in 10 years? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub They’ve called it right before, but can Rob & Rob really predict the next decade of property? From prices and regional divides to the rise of the robots (yes, really), nothing’s off the table. And if you think that sounds exciting, wait until you hear their insider intel on the unique market moment that’s about to close.   (0:50) News story of the week  (5:07) The next decade in property  (5:59) How ownership models could change (9:55) The future of build-to-rent  (11:23) Government goals – will they actually stick to them?  (12:32) The shifting regional picture  (14:17) The big one – property prices  (15:15) Wildcards to watch out for  (19:15) Rob & Rob’s bold predictions revealed  (24:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Death of the Legacy Landlord – listen here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  They’ve called it right before, but can Rob & Rob really predict the next decade of property? From prices and regional divides to the rise of the robots (yes, really), nothing’s off the table.

And if you think that sounds exciting, wait until you hear their insider intel on the unique market moment that’s about to close. 

  •  (0:50) News story of the week 
  • (5:07) The next decade in property 
  • (5:59) How ownership models could change
  • (9:55) The future of build-to-rent 
  • (11:23) Government goals – will they actually stick to them? 
  • (12:32) The shifting regional picture 
  • (14:17) The big one – property prices 
  • (15:15) Wildcards to watch out for 
  • (19:15) Rob & Rob’s bold predictions revealed 
  • (24:55) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

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]]> 1743 ASK501: What do I do with an inheritance? PLUS: Should I sell or rent out my flat? Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! Today, we’re diving into questions about starting a property portfolio and navigating the London market.  (0:42) After inheriting a low six-figure sum, Felix is keen to start building his property portfolio but isn’t sure where to begin. With no income yet as a full-time student and cautious about risk, what will Rob & Rob suggest for someone starting out from his position?  (5:10) Zara’s almost finished paying off the mortgage on her two-bedroom leasehold flat in London. She wants to upsize to a larger property and is wondering whether to keep her current flat as a rental to help cover costs, or sell it given rising service charges and potential resale challenges.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK501: What do I do with an inheritance? PLUS: Should I sell or rent out my flat? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! Today, we’re diving into questions about starting a property portfolio and navigating the London market.  (0:42) After inheriting a low six-figure sum, Felix is keen to start building his property portfolio but isn’t sure where to begin. With no income yet as a full-time student and cautious about risk, what will Rob & Rob suggest for someone starting out from his position?  (5:10) Zara’s almost finished paying off the mortgage on her two-bedroom leasehold flat in London. She wants to upsize to a larger property and is wondering whether to keep her current flat as a rental to help cover costs, or sell it given rising service charges and potential resale challenges.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! Today, we’re diving into questions about starting a property portfolio and navigating the London market. 

  • (0:42) After inheriting a low six-figure sum, Felix is keen to start building his property portfolio but isn’t sure where to begin. With no income yet as a full-time student and cautious about risk, what will Rob & Rob suggest for someone starting out from his position? 
  • (5:10) Zara’s almost finished paying off the mortgage on her two-bedroom leasehold flat in London. She wants to upsize to a larger property and is wondering whether to keep her current flat as a rental to help cover costs, or sell it given rising service charges and potential resale challenges. 

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]]> 586 6 Big Lessons from 1,000+ Property Questions We’ve answered over 1,000 of your questions since our first Ask Rob & Rob episode - and six clear themes have emerged.   In this episode, we’re breaking down the key lessons behind those questions to share the most valuable insights you can apply to your own property journey.    Keep your finger on the pulse with the FREE Property Pulse newsletter.  (1:03) News story of the week (6:41) Lesson 1 (8:48) Lesson 2 (12:21) Lesson 3 (14:23) Lesson 4 (16:55) Lesson 5 (19:36) Lesson 6 (22:02) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Check out tax experts Provestor for advice or email them directly at hello@provestor.co.uk Access our location guide & limited company tools here Ask Rob AI a question  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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve answered over 1,000 of your questions since our first Ask Rob & Rob episode - and six clear themes have emerged.   In this episode, we’re breaking down the key lessons behind those questions to share the most valuable insights you can apply to your own property journey.    Keep your finger on the pulse with the FREE Property Pulse newsletter.  (1:03) News story of the week (6:41) Lesson 1 (8:48) Lesson 2 (12:21) Lesson 3 (14:23) Lesson 4 (16:55) Lesson 5 (19:36) Lesson 6 (22:02) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Check out tax experts Provestor for advice or email them directly at hello@provestor.co.uk Access our location guide & limited company tools here Ask Rob AI a question  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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest We’ve answered over 1,000 of your questions since our first Ask Rob & Rob episode - and six clear themes have emerged. 
 

In this episode, we’re breaking down the key lessons behind those questions to share the most valuable insights you can apply to your own property journey. 

 

Keep your finger on the pulse with the FREE Property Pulse newsletter. 

  • (1:03) News story of the week
  • (6:41) Lesson 1
  • (8:48) Lesson 2
  • (12:21) Lesson 3
  • (14:23) Lesson 4
  • (16:55) Lesson 5
  • (19:36) Lesson 6
  • (22:02) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

  • Check out tax experts Provestor for advice or email them directly at hello@provestor.co.uk
  • Access our location guide & limited company tools here
  • Ask Rob AI a question 


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]]> 1589 ASK500: Special guests help us celebrate episode 500! It’s our 500th episode, and we’ve got two great questions from our very special guests to get the party started!   (1:05) After hearing that one in ten tenants are “bad tenants”, Damien’s wondering how true that actually is. He wants to know what the real chances are of ending up with a troublesome tenant and whether Rob & Rob have any experience or data to back it up.  (4:35) Andy’s been researching property-related demographic trends and is curious about their potential impact. With more people living into their 90s and their homes eventually returning to the market, could this create a wave of supply that shifts the UK housing market in the years ahead?  Links:  Watch: Damien Talks Money YouTube channel here.  Pre-order Andrew Craig’s new book, How To Own The World Before You’re 30  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK500: Special guests help us celebrate episode 500! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s our 500th episode, and we’ve got two great questions from our very special guests to get the party started!   (1:05) After hearing that one in ten tenants are “bad tenants”, Damien’s wondering how true that actually is. He wants to know what the real chances are of ending up with a troublesome tenant and whether Rob & Rob have any experience or data to back it up.  (4:35) Andy’s been researching property-related demographic trends and is curious about their potential impact. With more people living into their 90s and their homes eventually returning to the market, could this create a wave of supply that shifts the UK housing market in the years ahead?  Links:  Watch: Damien Talks Money YouTube channel here.  Pre-order Andrew Craig’s new book, How To Own The World Before You’re 30  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s our 500th episode, and we’ve got two great questions from our very special guests to get the party started!  

  • (1:05) After hearing that one in ten tenants are “bad tenants”, Damien’s wondering how true that actually is. He wants to know what the real chances are of ending up with a troublesome tenant and whether Rob & Rob have any experience or data to back it up. 
  • (4:35) Andy’s been researching property-related demographic trends and is curious about their potential impact. With more people living into their 90s and their homes eventually returning to the market, could this create a wave of supply that shifts the UK housing market in the years ahead? 

Links: 

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]]> 579 Industry insiders tell us what’s REALLY happening in the market There’s what you think is happening in the property market… and then there’s what’s really going on behind the scenes. Every day, Rob & Rob talk to key players shaping the industry and now they’re sharing insider insights you won’t find anywhere else.  Keep your finger on the pulse with the FREE Property Pulse newsletter.   (0:47) News story of the week.  (3:40) Rob & Rob get to sharing their insider insights…  (4:50) Let’s get inside updates from big national developers  (11:25) Now for the mid-sized regional developers.  (17:47) What’s going on with build to rent?  (19:40) What does this means for investors?  (21:48) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:   Hamptons: The next generation of landlord emerges  Get the Flight Radar 24 Widget here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Industry insiders tell us what’s REALLY happening in the market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There’s what you think is happening in the property market… and then there’s what’s really going on behind the scenes. Every day, Rob & Rob talk to key players shaping the industry and now they’re sharing insider insights you won’t find anywhere else.  Keep your finger on the pulse with the FREE Property Pulse newsletter.   (0:47) News story of the week.  (3:40) Rob & Rob get to sharing their insider insights…  (4:50) Let’s get inside updates from big national developers  (11:25) Now for the mid-sized regional developers.  (17:47) What’s going on with build to rent?  (19:40) What does this means for investors?  (21:48) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:   Hamptons: The next generation of landlord emerges  Get the Flight Radar 24 Widget here  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  There’s what you think is happening in the property market… and then there’s what’s really going on behind the scenes. Every day, Rob & Rob talk to key players shaping the industry and now they’re sharing insider insights you won’t find anywhere else. 

Keep your finger on the pulse with the FREE Property Pulse newsletter. 

  •  (0:47) News story of the week. 
  • (3:40) Rob & Rob get to sharing their insider insights… 
  • (4:50) Let’s get inside updates from big national developers 
  • (11:25) Now for the mid-sized regional developers. 
  • (17:47) What’s going on with build to rent? 
  • (19:40) What does this means for investors? 
  • (21:48) Hub Extra. 

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]]> 1565 ASK499: Should I pay off my mortgages? PLUS: Should I re-buy in a limited company? It’s that time again! Let’s get into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob with two new great questions…  (0:42) Claire has four properties in her portfolio and has just received a surprise inheritance large enough to clear all her mortgages. But should she use it to pay them off?  And how can she make sure her portfolio stays protected and tax-efficient for her family’s future?  (6:15) Danny owns two rental properties in his personal name that perform steadily but with modest returns. With a new limited company set up for his next investment, he's wondering, should he keep them or sell and reinvest through the company?  Links:  Watch our YouTube video “Accountant Explains How To Pay 0% Property Tax (Legally)” here.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK499: Should I pay off my mortgages? PLUS: Should I re-buy in a limited company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s that time again! Let’s get into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob with two new great questions…  (0:42) Claire has four properties in her portfolio and has just received a surprise inheritance large enough to clear all her mortgages. But should she use it to pay them off?  And how can she make sure her portfolio stays protected and tax-efficient for her family’s future?  (6:15) Danny owns two rental properties in his personal name that perform steadily but with modest returns. With a new limited company set up for his next investment, he's wondering, should he keep them or sell and reinvest through the company?  Links:  Watch our YouTube video “Accountant Explains How To Pay 0% Property Tax (Legally)” here.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s that time again! Let’s get into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob with two new great questions… 

  • (0:42) Claire has four properties in her portfolio and has just received a surprise inheritance large enough to clear all her mortgages. But should she use it to pay them off?  And how can she make sure her portfolio stays protected and tax-efficient for her family’s future? 
  • (6:15) Danny owns two rental properties in his personal name that perform steadily but with modest returns. With a new limited company set up for his next investment, he's wondering, should he keep them or sell and reinvest through the company? 

Links: 

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]]> 734 Death of the Legacy Landlord - Opinion There are currently 2.86 million ‘legacy landlords’ in the UK – yes, you heard that right. But as the world of property investment continues to evolve, is their time up? Let’s find out as Rob & Rob discuss what’s behind the shift and what it means for these landlords.  (0:56) News story of the week.  (4:16) Why are legacy landlords under attack?  (6:25) The reason the old model is now broken.  (9:15) The modern strategy to property investment.  (13:15) What to do if you’re a legacy landlord?  (15:45) Key takeaways  (17:55) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Housebuilding not economically viable in half of England, warns Zoopla  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There are currently 2.86 million ‘legacy landlords’ in the UK – yes, you heard that right. But as the world of property investment continues to evolve, is their time up? Let’s find out as Rob & Rob discuss what’s behind the shift and what it means for these landlords.  (0:56) News story of the week.  (4:16) Why are legacy landlords under attack?  (6:25) The reason the old model is now broken.  (9:15) The modern strategy to property investment.  (13:15) What to do if you’re a legacy landlord?  (15:45) Key takeaways  (17:55) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Housebuilding not economically viable in half of England, warns Zoopla  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  There are currently 2.86 million ‘legacy landlords’ in the UK – yes, you heard that right. But as the world of property investment continues to evolve, is their time up? Let’s find out as Rob & Rob discuss what’s behind the shift and what it means for these landlords. 

  • (0:56) News story of the week. 
  • (4:16) Why are legacy landlords under attack? 
  • (6:25) The reason the old model is now broken. 
  • (9:15) The modern strategy to property investment. 
  • (13:15) What to do if you’re a legacy landlord? 
  • (15:45) Key takeaways 
  • (17:55) Hub Extra 

 Links mentioned: 

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]]> 1520 ASK498: Should I use a letting agent or not? PLUS: As an expat, am I stuck? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another great episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  (0:45) After buying his first buy-to-let, Simon’s debating whether to use a letting agent or self-manage the property. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on which approach makes more sense for a growing portfolio.  (3:40) Aisling lives in Australia and owns two UK buy-to-lets, both with mortgage renewals coming up. She’s keen to release equity and continue investing, but high rates are holding her back. She turns to Rob & Rob for advice on navigating mortgages and selling the “problem” 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK498: Should I use a letting agent or not? PLUS: As an expat, am I stuck? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another great episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  (0:45) After buying his first buy-to-let, Simon’s debating whether to use a letting agent or self-manage the property. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on which approach makes more sense for a growing portfolio.  (3:40) Aisling lives in Australia and owns two UK buy-to-lets, both with mortgage renewals coming up. She’s keen to release equity and continue investing, but high rates are holding her back. She turns to Rob & Rob for advice on navigating mortgages and selling the “problem” 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another great episode of Ask Rob & Rob. 

  • (0:45) After buying his first buy-to-let, Simon’s debating whether to use a letting agent or self-manage the property. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on which approach makes more sense for a growing portfolio. 
  • (3:40) Aisling lives in Australia and owns two UK buy-to-lets, both with mortgage renewals coming up. She’s keen to release equity and continue investing, but high rates are holding her back. She turns to Rob & Rob for advice on navigating mortgages and selling the “problem” property. 

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]]> 479 Market Update - October 2025 In this month’s market update, Rob & Rob break down the latest data to uncover surprising regional differences in house prices and rental growth. Plus, they react to the headline-grabbing political proposals that could have big implications for landlords and investors alike.   (1:00) Kicking off this market update with house prices…  (6:05) Rents are up, but where and by how much?  (9:10) Is the government finally giving landlords a break?  (15:45) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Zoopla house price index  Nationwide house price index  Prime London price slump makes it ripe for investment  Rent:  Private rent and house prices, UK: September 2025  Government:  Families to save hundreds of pounds in major homebuying overhaul  Councils to be given power to impose rent caps  Greens vote to abolish landlords at their party conference  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Market Update - October 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this month’s market update, Rob & Rob break down the latest data to uncover surprising regional differences in house prices and rental growth. Plus, they react to the headline-grabbing political proposals that could have big implications for landlords and investors alike.   (1:00) Kicking off this market update with house prices…  (6:05) Rents are up, but where and by how much?  (9:10) Is the government finally giving landlords a break?  (15:45) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Zoopla house price index  Nationwide house price index  Prime London price slump makes it ripe for investment  Rent:  Private rent and house prices, UK: September 2025  Government:  Families to save hundreds of pounds in major homebuying overhaul  Councils to be given power to impose rent caps  Greens vote to abolish landlords at their party conference  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  In this month’s market update, Rob & Rob break down the latest data to uncover surprising regional differences in house prices and rental growth. Plus, they react to the headline-grabbing political proposals that could have big implications for landlords and investors alike. 

  •  (1:00) Kicking off this market update with house prices… 
  • (6:05) Rents are up, but where and by how much? 
  • (9:10) Is the government finally giving landlords a break? 
  • (15:45) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

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]]> 1182 ASK497: Should I delay this until after the Budget? PLUS: Is this too much leverage? It’s Tuesday, so here’s your latest round of listener questions!  (0:47) James has three buy-to-let properties with product transfers due soon. He asks Rob & Rob if it’s worth delaying them until after the Budget to see if any tax changes might influence his decisions.  (3:03) Emma wants to expand her portfolio with additional properties through a limited company. With limited savings, she’s considering using equity from her mortgage-free home to fund future purchases, essentially “double mortgaging” her investments. She asks the guys whether this is too much leverage and how to get the balance right.  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 here – just hit record!  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK497: Should I delay this until after the Budget? PLUS: Is this too much leverage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, so here’s your latest round of listener questions!  (0:47) James has three buy-to-let properties with product transfers due soon. He asks Rob & Rob if it’s worth delaying them until after the Budget to see if any tax changes might influence his decisions.  (3:03) Emma wants to expand her portfolio with additional properties through a limited company. With limited savings, she’s considering using equity from her mortgage-free home to fund future purchases, essentially “double mortgaging” her investments. She asks the guys whether this is too much leverage and how to get the balance right.  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 here – just hit record!  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s Tuesday, so here’s your latest round of listener questions! 

  • (0:47) James has three buy-to-let properties with product transfers due soon. He asks Rob & Rob if it’s worth delaying them until after the Budget to see if any tax changes might influence his decisions. 
  • (3:03) Emma wants to expand her portfolio with additional properties through a limited company. With limited savings, she’s considering using equity from her mortgage-free home to fund future purchases, essentially “double mortgaging” her investments. She asks the guys whether this is too much leverage and how to get the balance right. 

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]]> 420 This property formula will make you rich Can property success really be boiled down to a formula? Rob & Rob know it can – it’s the approach they’ve used to build their business and their own portfolios. In this episode, they break it down: from leverage and inflation to buying smart and giving it time, they show how this formula delivers real results.   (1:02) News story of the week.  (3:20) What is the property investment formula?  (4:27) The ultimate wealth multiplier.  (9:02) The silent wealth builder.  (13:42) Give it time.  (15:34) The last piece of the magic formula.  (17:40) Examples of the formula in action.  (23:47) The extra edge.  (28:10) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  How transport influences house prices in three key UK cities  Invest Like The Best  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 This property formula will make you rich full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Can property success really be boiled down to a formula? Rob & Rob know it can – it’s the approach they’ve used to build their business and their own portfolios. In this episode, they break it down: from leverage and inflation to buying smart and giving it time, they show how this formula delivers real results.   (1:02) News story of the week.  (3:20) What is the property investment formula?  (4:27) The ultimate wealth multiplier.  (9:02) The silent wealth builder.  (13:42) Give it time.  (15:34) The last piece of the magic formula.  (17:40) Examples of the formula in action.  (23:47) The extra edge.  (28:10) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  How transport influences house prices in three key UK cities  Invest Like The Best  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Can property success really be boiled down to a formula? Rob & Rob know it can – it’s the approach they’ve used to build their business and their own portfolios. In this episode, they break it down: from leverage and inflation to buying smart and giving it time, they show how this formula delivers real results. 

  •  (1:02) News story of the week. 
  • (3:20) What is the property investment formula? 
  • (4:27) The ultimate wealth multiplier. 
  • (9:02) The silent wealth builder. 
  • (13:42) Give it time. 
  • (15:34) The last piece of the magic formula. 
  • (17:40) Examples of the formula in action. 
  • (23:47) The extra edge. 
  • (28:10) Hub Extra. 

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]]> 1904 ASK496: Should we use a Ltd Co for just one property? PLUS: Is there capital growth in this area? It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into some brilliant listener questions! (0:34) Sean’s taking the first step in his property journey by turning his home into a rental and buying somewhere new to live. Unsure if he should keep the property in his personal name or put it in a limited company, and he asks Rob & Rob to help him decide.  (4:12) T from Dubai wants Rob & Rob’s take on investing in the South Wales Valleys. He’s seen lots of BRR deals advertised there, with strong rental demand. He's wondering whether it’s really a good area to invest for growth, and wants the guys’ opinion on the market and potential returns.  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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK496: Should we use a Ltd Co for just one property? PLUS: Is there capital growth in this area? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into some brilliant listener questions! (0:34) Sean’s taking the first step in his property journey by turning his home into a rental and buying somewhere new to live. Unsure if he should keep the property in his personal name or put it in a limited company, and he asks Rob & Rob to help him decide.  (4:12) T from Dubai wants Rob & Rob’s take on investing in the South Wales Valleys. He’s seen lots of BRR deals advertised there, with strong rental demand. He's wondering whether it’s really a good area to invest for growth, and wants the guys’ opinion on the market and potential returns.  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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into some brilliant listener questions!

  • (0:34) Sean’s taking the first step in his property journey by turning his home into a rental and buying somewhere new to live. Unsure if he should keep the property in his personal name or put it in a limited company, and he asks Rob & Rob to help him decide. 
  • (4:12) T from Dubai wants Rob & Rob’s take on investing in the South Wales Valleys. He’s seen lots of BRR deals advertised there, with strong rental demand. He's wondering whether it’s really a good area to invest for growth, and wants the guys’ opinion on the market and potential returns. 

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]]> 726 Buy now or regret forever? The data everyone is missing Given the non-stop negativity you hear, it sounds like a crazy claim... but could now actually be the best buying opportunity in living memory?  Listen to Rob & Rob break down the data, and see if you agree with them that sentiment has become disconnected from reality...  (0:56) News story of the week.  (1:58) Let’s dive in…  (2:50) Rob & Rob prove their theory with the data.  (8:30) What if mortgage rates change?  (13:20) The Robs discuss negative sentiment.  (22:16) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Bank of England predicted to not cut interest rate until 2026  Raffio  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Buy now or regret forever? The data everyone is missing full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Given the non-stop negativity you hear, it sounds like a crazy claim... but could now actually be the best buying opportunity in living memory?  Listen to Rob & Rob break down the data, and see if you agree with them that sentiment has become disconnected from reality...  (0:56) News story of the week.  (1:58) Let’s dive in…  (2:50) Rob & Rob prove their theory with the data.  (8:30) What if mortgage rates change?  (13:20) The Robs discuss negative sentiment.  (22:16) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Bank of England predicted to not cut interest rate until 2026  Raffio  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Given the non-stop negativity you hear, it sounds like a crazy claim... but could now actually be the best buying opportunity in living memory? 

Listen to Rob & Rob break down the data, and see if you agree with them that sentiment has become disconnected from reality... 

  • (0:56) News story of the week. 
  • (1:58) Let’s dive in… 
  • (2:50) Rob & Rob prove their theory with the data. 
  • (8:30) What if mortgage rates change? 
  • (13:20) The Robs discuss negative sentiment. 
  • (22:16) Hub Extra. 

 Links mentioned: 

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]]> 1569 ASK495: Should I sell or rent? PLUS: Should I buy a holiday property? Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob – let’s hear what our listeners are asking this week.  (0:49) Natalie bought her first home during the COVID boom, when prices were inflated. She’s now planning a move to the Southwest and weighing whether to keep the property, rent it out, and release some equity to fund her new home. Or sell up, buy in the Southwest, and use the equity to invest in the North, where yields and growth prospects look stronger. She turns to Rob & Rob for advice on which strategy makes the most sense.  (4:30) Juliet is in the process of buying her third buy-to-let property and is considering purchasing a holiday let rather than a standard buy-to-let. With no prior experience in holiday-only rentals, she turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts on the risks and potential benefits.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK495: Should I sell or rent? PLUS: Should I buy a holiday property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob – let’s hear what our listeners are asking this week.  (0:49) Natalie bought her first home during the COVID boom, when prices were inflated. She’s now planning a move to the Southwest and weighing whether to keep the property, rent it out, and release some equity to fund her new home. Or sell up, buy in the Southwest, and use the equity to invest in the North, where yields and growth prospects look stronger. She turns to Rob & Rob for advice on which strategy makes the most sense.  (4:30) Juliet is in the process of buying her third buy-to-let property and is considering purchasing a holiday let rather than a standard buy-to-let. With no prior experience in holiday-only rentals, she turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts on the risks and potential benefits.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob – let’s hear what our listeners are asking this week. 

  • (0:49) Natalie bought her first home during the COVID boom, when prices were inflated. She’s now planning a move to the Southwest and weighing whether to keep the property, rent it out, and release some equity to fund her new home. Or sell up, buy in the Southwest, and use the equity to invest in the North, where yields and growth prospects look stronger. She turns to Rob & Rob for advice on which strategy makes the most sense. 
  • (4:30) Juliet is in the process of buying her third buy-to-let property and is considering purchasing a holiday let rather than a standard buy-to-let. With no prior experience in holiday-only rentals, she turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts on the risks and potential benefits. 

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]]> 587 Expert shares tax strategies you should be using Tax might not be everyone’s cup of tea… but when it comes to property investment, it’s one of the biggest factors that can make or break your returns. In this episode, Rob & Rob sit down with tax expert Nadeem Raziq, who’s worked with hundreds of investors to navigate the complex world of tax.   From the classic limited company question, to inheritance tax, trusts, and even strategies for what could be coming down the line – nothing’s off the table in this jam-packed conversation.  (0:57) News story of the week  (3:30) Talking all things tax with our expert Nadeem  (4:08) Beginning with the age-old limited company   (27:07) Let’s learn more about inheritance tax  (31:28) What about trusts?  (37:58) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Bradford property market retains top hotspot crown  Nadeem’s company, Provestor  The unknown number  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Expert shares tax strategies you should be using full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Tax might not be everyone’s cup of tea… but when it comes to property investment, it’s one of the biggest factors that can make or break your returns. In this episode, Rob & Rob sit down with tax expert Nadeem Raziq, who’s worked with hundreds of investors to navigate the complex world of tax.   From the classic limited company question, to inheritance tax, trusts, and even strategies for what could be coming down the line – nothing’s off the table in this jam-packed conversation.  (0:57) News story of the week  (3:30) Talking all things tax with our expert Nadeem  (4:08) Beginning with the age-old limited company   (27:07) Let’s learn more about inheritance tax  (31:28) What about trusts?  (37:58) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Bradford property market retains top hotspot crown  Nadeem’s company, Provestor  The unknown number  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tax might not be everyone’s cup of tea… but when it comes to property investment, it’s one of the biggest factors that can make or break your returns.

In this episode, Rob & Rob sit down with tax expert Nadeem Raziq, who’s worked with hundreds of investors to navigate the complex world of tax.  

From the classic limited company question, to inheritance tax, trusts, and even strategies for what could be coming down the line – nothing’s off the table in this jam-packed conversation. 

  • (0:57) News story of the week 
  • (3:30) Talking all things tax with our expert Nadeem 
  • (4:08) Beginning with the age-old limited company  
  • (27:07) Let’s learn more about inheritance tax 
  • (31:28) What about trusts? 
  • (37:58) Hub Extra  

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]]> 2469 ASK494: What do I do with these mortgage fees? PLUS: Use a bridge or buy cash? It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!  (0:42) Danny started his property journey at the beginning of 2025, releasing equity from his home to fund his buy-to-let investments through a limited company. With mortgage fees of £4–6k each time, he asks Rob & Rob if he should be paying upfront or adding them to the loan.  (3:30) Will’s an aspiring investor with one buy-to-let and an unencumbered property he inherited. Eager to scale his portfolio quickly with BRR projects and auction buys, he’s torn between using costly bridging finance or refinancing the inherited property to release equity and fund deals with cash. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice for which route makes more sense.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK494: What do I do with these mortgage fees? PLUS: Use a bridge or buy cash? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!  (0:42) Danny started his property journey at the beginning of 2025, releasing equity from his home to fund his buy-to-let investments through a limited company. With mortgage fees of £4–6k each time, he asks Rob & Rob if he should be paying upfront or adding them to the loan.  (3:30) Will’s an aspiring investor with one buy-to-let and an unencumbered property he inherited. Eager to scale his portfolio quickly with BRR projects and auction buys, he’s torn between using costly bridging finance or refinancing the inherited property to release equity and fund deals with cash. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice for which route makes more sense.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in! 

  • (0:42) Danny started his property journey at the beginning of 2025, releasing equity from his home to fund his buy-to-let investments through a limited company. With mortgage fees of £4–6k each time, he asks Rob & Rob if he should be paying upfront or adding them to the loan. 
  • (3:30) Will’s an aspiring investor with one buy-to-let and an unencumbered property he inherited. Eager to scale his portfolio quickly with BRR projects and auction buys, he’s torn between using costly bridging finance or refinancing the inherited property to release equity and fund deals with cash. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice for which route makes more sense. 

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  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! 

]]> 462 Market Update - September 2025 The property world is in uproar with rumours of new tax changes. Headlines and speculation are everywhere, but what’s really going on? Tune in as Rob & Rob share what you actually need to know, and most importantly, explain what it could mean for investors. Watch Rob D’s brand new YouTube video for a deeper dive into the government’s latest updates.   (0:47) The latest news for house prices.   (7:05) Does the rental market continue to grow?   (9:30) News from the House of Commons.  (18:33) What on earth is happening with the Renters Rights Bill?   (18:22) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  House Prices:  Annual house price growth softens in August  Halifax house price index  Rightmove house price index  London house prices to outperform rest of UK   Rental Market:   Private rent and house prices  Rental market holds firm as stock levels climb despite Renters’ Rights Bill concerns   Government:  Landlords could face tax on rental income in budget  Reeves considers replacing stamp duty with new property tax  Reeves leaves no stone unturned as she mulls reforms for property tax  Reed becomes new housing secretary after Rayner exit     Renters Rights Bill:  Renters’ Rights Bill is back in Parliament as finish line approaches  Other:  Alex Hormozi   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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Market Update - September 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The property world is in uproar with rumours of new tax changes. Headlines and speculation are everywhere, but what’s really going on? Tune in as Rob & Rob share what you actually need to know, and most importantly, explain what it could mean for investors. Watch Rob D’s brand new YouTube video for a deeper dive into the government’s latest updates.   (0:47) The latest news for house prices.   (7:05) Does the rental market continue to grow?   (9:30) News from the House of Commons.  (18:33) What on earth is happening with the Renters Rights Bill?   (18:22) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  House Prices:  Annual house price growth softens in August  Halifax house price index  Rightmove house price index  London house prices to outperform rest of UK   Rental Market:   Private rent and house prices  Rental market holds firm as stock levels climb despite Renters’ Rights Bill concerns   Government:  Landlords could face tax on rental income in budget  Reeves considers replacing stamp duty with new property tax  Reeves leaves no stone unturned as she mulls reforms for property tax  Reed becomes new housing secretary after Rayner exit     Renters Rights Bill:  Renters’ Rights Bill is back in Parliament as finish line approaches  Other:  Alex Hormozi   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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The property world is in uproar with rumours of new tax changes. Headlines and speculation are everywhere, but what’s really going on? Tune in as Rob & Rob share what you actually need to know, and most importantly, explain what it could mean for investors.

Watch Rob D’s brand new YouTube video for a deeper dive into the government’s latest updates. 

  •  (0:47) The latest news for house prices.  
  • (7:05) Does the rental market continue to grow?  
  • (9:30) News from the House of Commons. 
  • (18:33) What on earth is happening with the Renters Rights Bill?  
  • (18:22) Hub Extra.  

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House Prices: 

Rental Market:  

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]]> 1386 ASK493: Should I sell to avoid a big stamp duty bill? PLUS: Am I made to buy 4 HMOs? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:49) Toff’s a high-rate taxpayer with a well-performing buy-to-let in his personal name. He’s now looking to buy his own home but faces higher stamp duty that’ll add at least £10,000 to the cost. Weighing up whether to sell the rental and lose a good investment, move it into a limited company, or just accept the extra bill – he asks Rob & Rob if there’s a smarter move he’s missing.  (3:42) Jane’s living in Hong Kong and preparing to return to the UK after 15 years as an expat. With £300k to invest, she wants to build a portfolio that provides enough income to work part-time. Her current student HMO has worked well and she’s wondering if she should use the pot to buy four more student houses for cash flow.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:49) Toff’s a high-rate taxpayer with a well-performing buy-to-let in his personal name. He’s now looking to buy his own home but faces higher stamp duty that’ll add at least £10,000 to the cost. Weighing up whether to sell the rental and lose a good investment, move it into a limited company, or just accept the extra bill – he asks Rob & Rob if there’s a smarter move he’s missing.  (3:42) Jane’s living in Hong Kong and preparing to return to the UK after 15 years as an expat. With £300k to invest, she wants to build a portfolio that provides enough income to work part-time. Her current student HMO has worked well and she’s wondering if she should use the pot to buy four more student houses for cash flow.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners! 

  • (0:49) Toff’s a high-rate taxpayer with a well-performing buy-to-let in his personal name. He’s now looking to buy his own home but faces higher stamp duty that’ll add at least £10,000 to the cost. Weighing up whether to sell the rental and lose a good investment, move it into a limited company, or just accept the extra bill – he asks Rob & Rob if there’s a smarter move he’s missing. 
  • (3:42) Jane’s living in Hong Kong and preparing to return to the UK after 15 years as an expat. With £300k to invest, she wants to build a portfolio that provides enough income to work part-time. Her current student HMO has worked well and she’s wondering if she should use the pot to buy four more student houses for cash flow. 

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]]> 489 £60bn giant says property is dead: We fact-check A top wealth firm says buy-to-let has had its day - but is that really true? We dig into the data, uncover what they missed, and reveal why property might be stronger than ever if you know how to play it.  (0:46) News story of the week.  (3:07) We’re recruiting! Check out our job roles.  (4:21) Property is officially dead? (5.53) The Robs analyse their findings. (7:49) Don’t ignore the power of leverage! (9:54) London is underperforming – true or false? (11:23) Steady growth isn’t sexy. (14:24) Can a typical buyer even afford a house? (18:09) Government vs. Landlords. (21:40) Be mindful of where information is coming from! (23:07) Hub Extra  Links mentioned  https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/landlords-national-insurance-tax-rental-income-xr085xd6s  www.propertyhub.net/jobs  https://www.rathbones.com/en-gb/wealth-management/media-centre/news-and-comment/research-shows-golden-age-of-uk-property-investment-is-over  https://www.whatsapp.com/  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A top wealth firm says buy-to-let has had its day - but is that really true? We dig into the data, uncover what they missed, and reveal why property might be stronger than ever if you know how to play it.  (0:46) News story of the week.  (3:07) We’re recruiting! Check out our job roles.  (4:21) Property is officially dead? (5.53) The Robs analyse their findings. (7:49) Don’t ignore the power of leverage! (9:54) London is underperforming – true or false? (11:23) Steady growth isn’t sexy. (14:24) Can a typical buyer even afford a house? (18:09) Government vs. Landlords. (21:40) Be mindful of where information is coming from! (23:07) Hub Extra  Links mentioned  https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/landlords-national-insurance-tax-rental-income-xr085xd6s  www.propertyhub.net/jobs  https://www.rathbones.com/en-gb/wealth-management/media-centre/news-and-comment/research-shows-golden-age-of-uk-property-investment-is-over  https://www.whatsapp.com/  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest A top wealth firm says buy-to-let has had its day - but is that really true? We dig into the data, uncover what they missed, and reveal why property might be stronger than ever if you know how to play it. 

  • (0:46) News story of the week. 
  • (3:07) We’re recruiting! Check out our job roles. 
  • (4:21) Property is officially dead?
  • (5.53) The Robs analyse their findings.
  • (7:49) Don’t ignore the power of leverage!
  • (9:54) London is underperforming – true or false?
  • (11:23) Steady growth isn’t sexy.
  • (14:24) Can a typical buyer even afford a house?
  • (18:09) Government vs. Landlords.
  • (21:40) Be mindful of where information is coming from!
  • (23:07) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned 

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]]> 1725 ASK492: Should I buy in an up-and-coming area? PLUS: Do I have enough money to invest? It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s get stuck into some interesting listener questions...  (0:39) Should Bon pursue a HMO in a less desirable area if the numbers stack up? A major new housing development nearby could improve things – but is it worth the risk, or is location too important to gamble on? Rob and Rob give their thoughts.  (4:36) Sara has £50k to start her property investing journey and is unsure where to begin. Buying a low-cost flat outright isn’t advisable in this scenario, but can Rob & Rob sway her to use a mortgage to unlock better growth opportunities?   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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s get stuck into some interesting listener questions...  (0:39) Should Bon pursue a HMO in a less desirable area if the numbers stack up? A major new housing development nearby could improve things – but is it worth the risk, or is location too important to gamble on? Rob and Rob give their thoughts.  (4:36) Sara has £50k to start her property investing journey and is unsure where to begin. Buying a low-cost flat outright isn’t advisable in this scenario, but can Rob & Rob sway her to use a mortgage to unlock better growth opportunities?   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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s get stuck into some interesting listener questions... 

  • (0:39) Should Bon pursue a HMO in a less desirable area if the numbers stack up? A major new housing development nearby could improve things – but is it worth the risk, or is location too important to gamble on? Rob and Rob give their thoughts. 
  • (4:36) Sara has £50k to start her property investing journey and is unsure where to begin. Buying a low-cost flat outright isn’t advisable in this scenario, but can Rob & Rob sway her to use a mortgage to unlock better growth opportunities?  


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]]> 471 Mortgage Market Update - August 2025 This week, Rob B is joined by Kelly from Sirius Finance to tackle the big mortgage questions on every investor’s mind. From product ranges to market predictions, she shares her expert insights and top advice for navigating today’s property market.  (1:21) - A quick overview of the current mortgage market   (2:58) - Kelly’s rate cut predictions  (4:40) - The best product ranges for investors  (8:19) - The return of 80% LTV mortgages  (10:39) - What would Kelly do?  (13.49) - “Further advances” explained  (15:16) - Are we out of the down valuation slog?  (17:05) - How are investors adjusting their strategies as rates fall?  (20:08) - Kelly’s top advice for investors navigating the current market  Links mentioned: Kelly Rule, Senior Associate, Sirius Finance  https://siriusfinance.co.uk/  kelly.rule@siriusfinance.co.uk  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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week, Rob B is joined by Kelly from Sirius Finance to tackle the big mortgage questions on every investor’s mind. From product ranges to market predictions, she shares her expert insights and top advice for navigating today’s property market.  (1:21) - A quick overview of the current mortgage market   (2:58) - Kelly’s rate cut predictions  (4:40) - The best product ranges for investors  (8:19) - The return of 80% LTV mortgages  (10:39) - What would Kelly do?  (13.49) - “Further advances” explained  (15:16) - Are we out of the down valuation slog?  (17:05) - How are investors adjusting their strategies as rates fall?  (20:08) - Kelly’s top advice for investors navigating the current market  Links mentioned: Kelly Rule, Senior Associate, Sirius Finance  https://siriusfinance.co.uk/  kelly.rule@siriusfinance.co.uk  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 Find out more about Property Hub Invest This week, Rob B is joined by Kelly from Sirius Finance to tackle the big mortgage questions on every investor’s mind. From product ranges to market predictions, she shares her expert insights and top advice for navigating today’s property market. 

  • (1:21) - A quick overview of the current mortgage market  
  • (2:58) - Kelly’s rate cut predictions 
  • (4:40) - The best product ranges for investors 
  • (8:19) - The return of 80% LTV mortgages 
  • (10:39) - What would Kelly do? 
  • (13.49) - “Further advances” explained 
  • (15:16) - Are we out of the down valuation slog? 
  • (17:05) - How are investors adjusting their strategies as rates fall? 
  • (20:08) - Kelly’s top advice for investors navigating the current market 

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]]> 1525 ASK491: How can I raise these funds? PLUS: Help, my freeholder is bankrupt! This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two great listener questions – including one on a topic we’ve never covered before… (0:51) David already has two HMOs under his belt and now has his eye on a 6-bed property for his third. He’s got around £100,000 to put towards it, but he needs another £50,000. So he’s wondering… how can he get the extra funds? (6:45) Tom’s just bought two leasehold flats that were repossessed from the previous owner – who also happened to be the freeholder. Now he’s looking to buy the freehold, but it seems like a complicated process, so he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two great listener questions – including one on a topic we’ve never covered before… (0:51) David already has two HMOs under his belt and now has his eye on a 6-bed property for his third. He’s got around £100,000 to put towards it, but he needs another £50,000. So he’s wondering… how can he get the extra funds? (6:45) Tom’s just bought two leasehold flats that were repossessed from the previous owner – who also happened to be the freeholder. Now he’s looking to buy the freehold, but it seems like a complicated process, so he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two great listener questions – including one on a topic we’ve never covered before…

  • (0:51) David already has two HMOs under his belt and now has his eye on a 6-bed property for his third. He’s got around £100,000 to put towards it, but he needs another £50,000. So he’s wondering… how can he get the extra funds?
  • (6:45) Tom’s just bought two leasehold flats that were repossessed from the previous owner – who also happened to be the freeholder. Now he’s looking to buy the freehold, but it seems like a complicated process, so he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light. 

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]]> 646 Building a bulletproof property mindset At times property investment can be challenging, and obstacles crop up when you least expect them. But what separates those who give up from those who push through? Mindset.  Tune in as Rob & Rob discuss the importance of having a bulletproof mindset and reveal the techniques they’ve used to transform their own lives, stay resilient through tough times, and ultimately succeed.  (0:55) News story of the week.  (2:05) What is a bulletproof mindset?  (5:33) Mindset habits that build resilience.   (20:24) Rob & Rob’s final takeaway   (21:21) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  How to Be Happy — Arthur C. Brooks Interview  The Daily Stoic  Letters From A Stoic – Seneca  The Courage To Be Disliked – Ichiro Kishimi  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Building a bulletproof property mindset full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub At times property investment can be challenging, and obstacles crop up when you least expect them. But what separates those who give up from those who push through? Mindset.  Tune in as Rob & Rob discuss the importance of having a bulletproof mindset and reveal the techniques they’ve used to transform their own lives, stay resilient through tough times, and ultimately succeed.  (0:55) News story of the week.  (2:05) What is a bulletproof mindset?  (5:33) Mindset habits that build resilience.   (20:24) Rob & Rob’s final takeaway   (21:21) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  How to Be Happy — Arthur C. Brooks Interview  The Daily Stoic  Letters From A Stoic – Seneca  The Courage To Be Disliked – Ichiro Kishimi  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  At times property investment can be challenging, and obstacles crop up when you least expect them. But what separates those who give up from those who push through? Mindset. 

Tune in as Rob & Rob discuss the importance of having a bulletproof mindset and reveal the techniques they’ve used to transform their own lives, stay resilient through tough times, and ultimately succeed. 

  • (0:55) News story of the week. 
  • (2:05) What is a bulletproof mindset? 
  • (5:33) Mindset habits that build resilience.  
  • (20:24) Rob & Rob’s final takeaway  
  • (21:21) Hub Extra  

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]]> 1439 ASK490: Does The Ultimate Property Strategy still work? PLUS: How do I escape spreadsheet hell? It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!    (0:50) Dan has previously invested in stocks and shares and is now moving into property to take advantage of leverage. As a high earner, it’s more tax efficient for him to invest through a limited company, but he wants to know whether the ‘ultimate property strategy’ still works in that setup. Since refinancing doesn’t provide the same income benefits in a company structure, he asks if there’s an alternative way to achieve a similar outcome.  (3:37) Maggie’s due to complete on her second flat using the BRR strategy, with plans to move into flips and eventually HMOs. While she thrives on sourcing deals and managing refurbs, she struggles with the admin side. She asks Rob & Rob how they handle the business side of property and how much of this should be handed over to an accountant. Links: You can listen to Rob & Rob discuss The Ultimate Property Strategy in “The End Game” episode here 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!    (0:50) Dan has previously invested in stocks and shares and is now moving into property to take advantage of leverage. As a high earner, it’s more tax efficient for him to invest through a limited company, but he wants to know whether the ‘ultimate property strategy’ still works in that setup. Since refinancing doesn’t provide the same income benefits in a company structure, he asks if there’s an alternative way to achieve a similar outcome.  (3:37) Maggie’s due to complete on her second flat using the BRR strategy, with plans to move into flips and eventually HMOs. While she thrives on sourcing deals and managing refurbs, she struggles with the admin side. She asks Rob & Rob how they handle the business side of property and how much of this should be handed over to an accountant. Links: You can listen to Rob & Rob discuss The Ultimate Property Strategy in “The End Game” episode here 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!   

  • (0:50) Dan has previously invested in stocks and shares and is now moving into property to take advantage of leverage. As a high earner, it’s more tax efficient for him to invest through a limited company, but he wants to know whether the ‘ultimate property strategy’ still works in that setup. Since refinancing doesn’t provide the same income benefits in a company structure, he asks if there’s an alternative way to achieve a similar outcome. 
  • (3:37) Maggie’s due to complete on her second flat using the BRR strategy, with plans to move into flips and eventually HMOs. While she thrives on sourcing deals and managing refurbs, she struggles with the admin side. She asks Rob & Rob how they handle the business side of property and how much of this should be handed over to an accountant.

Links:

You can listen to Rob & Rob discuss The Ultimate Property Strategy in “The End Game” episode here

]]> 507 Market Update - August 2025 Interest rates have been cut, but what’s the real impact on mortgages and the property market?  Add to that huge news from London’s property scene and some surprising rental market data - Rob & Rob dig into what’s really going on, and what this means for you as an investor.  To wrap things up, they share the new research tools they’ve been testing to help you stay ahead. (0:44) News story of the week   (2:28) What’s the impact of the latest base rate cut  (3:12) Why London’s new home registrations have plummeted  (7:18) Surprising findings from the Private Landlord Survey  (9:55) Interesting data from the rental market  (12:59) What’s really going on in London  (14:40) Learn why the homelessness minister has quit  (15:18) Hub Extra Links mentioned:  Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4%, the lowest level in two years  TPP308: Leverage: A property investors secret weapon  House prices:  Nationwide house price data  Halifax house price data  London:  London new home starts slump 59% as safety regime bites   London property market more split than it has been since Brexit – Knight Frank  Sellers in prime central London ‘accepting losses’  Landlord analysis:  Lettings Spotlight: Market Trends – Q2 2025   Rents:  DPS reports average tenancy now more than 1,000 days ‘Dysfunctional’ County Court system ‘failing to deliver’ justice   Other:  Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims  ChatGPT5  Gemini  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Market Update - August 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Interest rates have been cut, but what’s the real impact on mortgages and the property market?  Add to that huge news from London’s property scene and some surprising rental market data - Rob & Rob dig into what’s really going on, and what this means for you as an investor.  To wrap things up, they share the new research tools they’ve been testing to help you stay ahead. (0:44) News story of the week   (2:28) What’s the impact of the latest base rate cut  (3:12) Why London’s new home registrations have plummeted  (7:18) Surprising findings from the Private Landlord Survey  (9:55) Interesting data from the rental market  (12:59) What’s really going on in London  (14:40) Learn why the homelessness minister has quit  (15:18) Hub Extra Links mentioned:  Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4%, the lowest level in two years  TPP308: Leverage: A property investors secret weapon  House prices:  Nationwide house price data  Halifax house price data  London:  London new home starts slump 59% as safety regime bites   London property market more split than it has been since Brexit – Knight Frank  Sellers in prime central London ‘accepting losses’  Landlord analysis:  Lettings Spotlight: Market Trends – Q2 2025   Rents:  DPS reports average tenancy now more than 1,000 days ‘Dysfunctional’ County Court system ‘failing to deliver’ justice   Other:  Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims  ChatGPT5  Gemini  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Interest rates have been cut, but what’s the real impact on mortgages and the property market? 


Add to that huge news from London’s property scene and some surprising rental market data - Rob & Rob dig into what’s really going on, and what this means for you as an investor. 


To wrap things up, they share the new research tools they’ve been testing to help you stay ahead.

  • (0:44) News story of the week  
  • (2:28) What’s the impact of the latest base rate cut 
  • (3:12) Why London’s new home registrations have plummeted 
  • (7:18) Surprising findings from the Private Landlord Survey 
  • (9:55) Interesting data from the rental market 
  • (12:59) What’s really going on in London 
  • (14:40) Learn why the homelessness minister has quit 
  • (15:18) Hub Extra


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House prices: 

London: 

Landlord analysis: 

Rents: 

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]]> 1269 ASK489: Which mortgage deal should I go with? PLUS: Do I need a new EPC? Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob, where we help tackle your property questions. Let’s dive into the answers...  (0:49) Dee’s been offered three mortgage deals with product fees of 5%, 3%, and 0% - but calculations suggest the highest fee might actually be the cheapest overall. Should Dee stick with his current lender’s options or shop around?  (3:58) The EPC’s have expired on Ryan’s two properties. One letting agent says renew now, another says wait until a new tenancy. Who’s giving the correct 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob, where we help tackle your property questions. Let’s dive into the answers...  (0:49) Dee’s been offered three mortgage deals with product fees of 5%, 3%, and 0% - but calculations suggest the highest fee might actually be the cheapest overall. Should Dee stick with his current lender’s options or shop around?  (3:58) The EPC’s have expired on Ryan’s two properties. One letting agent says renew now, another says wait until a new tenancy. Who’s giving the correct 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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob, where we help tackle your property questions. Let’s dive into the answers... 

  • (0:49) Dee’s been offered three mortgage deals with product fees of 5%, 3%, and 0% - but calculations suggest the highest fee might actually be the cheapest overall. Should Dee stick with his current lender’s options or shop around? 
  • (3:58) The EPC’s have expired on Ryan’s two properties. One letting agent says renew now, another says wait until a new tenancy. Who’s giving the correct advice? 

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]]> 516 The Property Danger Zone There’s a hidden danger zone that every property investor reaches, but whether you get trapped there or push through to success is up to you. Tune in as Rob & Rob reveal exactly what the Property Danger Zone is, why it’s so risky, and most importantly, how to escape it if you’re already stuck.  (0:44) News story of the week.  (2:58) What exactly is the property danger zone?  (9:11) How do you avoid getting trapped in it?  (14:30) Final words of wisdom from The Robs.  (16:07) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Rental deposit scheme in UK ‘puts millions in the pockets of landlords  Wispr Flow  TalkTastic  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There’s a hidden danger zone that every property investor reaches, but whether you get trapped there or push through to success is up to you. Tune in as Rob & Rob reveal exactly what the Property Danger Zone is, why it’s so risky, and most importantly, how to escape it if you’re already stuck.  (0:44) News story of the week.  (2:58) What exactly is the property danger zone?  (9:11) How do you avoid getting trapped in it?  (14:30) Final words of wisdom from The Robs.  (16:07) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Rental deposit scheme in UK ‘puts millions in the pockets of landlords  Wispr Flow  TalkTastic  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest There’s a hidden danger zone that every property investor reaches, but whether you get trapped there or push through to success is up to you. Tune in as Rob & Rob reveal exactly what the Property Danger Zone is, why it’s so risky, and most importantly, how to escape it if you’re already stuck. 

  • (0:44) News story of the week. 
  • (2:58) What exactly is the property danger zone? 
  • (9:11) How do you avoid getting trapped in it? 
  • (14:30) Final words of wisdom from The Robs. 
  • (16:07) Hub Extra. 

Links mentioned: 

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]]> 1221 ASK488: Should I get rental insurance? PLUS: Is this a leasehold nightmare? Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two cracking questions lined up this week!   (0:55) After hearing Rob and Rob discuss being more open to rent insurance, Francesco wants to know: even if you’re in a strong financial position and can handle occasional losses, do the guys still think it’s worth doing, or is it just being overly cautious?  (4:34) James is in the process of buying his third rental property — a leasehold maisonette that initially appeared to be a great investment, but he’s since discovered a clause regarding large ground rent increases. After negotiating a deed of variation with the seller, he wonders if there are still risks he might be missing and asks Rob and Rob whether it’s worth proceeding or better to walk away.  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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK488: Should I get rental insurance? PLUS: Is this a leasehold nightmare? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two cracking questions lined up this week!   (0:55) After hearing Rob and Rob discuss being more open to rent insurance, Francesco wants to know: even if you’re in a strong financial position and can handle occasional losses, do the guys still think it’s worth doing, or is it just being overly cautious?  (4:34) James is in the process of buying his third rental property — a leasehold maisonette that initially appeared to be a great investment, but he’s since discovered a clause regarding large ground rent increases. After negotiating a deed of variation with the seller, he wonders if there are still risks he might be missing and asks Rob and Rob whether it’s worth proceeding or better to walk away.  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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two cracking questions lined up this week!  

  • (0:55) After hearing Rob and Rob discuss being more open to rent insurance, Francesco wants to know: even if you’re in a strong financial position and can handle occasional losses, do the guys still think it’s worth doing, or is it just being overly cautious? 
  • (4:34) James is in the process of buying his third rental property — a leasehold maisonette that initially appeared to be a great investment, but he’s since discovered a clause regarding large ground rent increases. After negotiating a deed of variation with the seller, he wonders if there are still risks he might be missing and asks Rob and Rob whether it’s worth proceeding or better to walk away. 

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]]> 456 How we'd fix the property market There’s no sugar-coating it: the UK property market is broken in more ways than one. From outdated processes to a lack of stock, and let’s not even talk about stamp duty — it’s a system in desperate need of change.  In today’s episode, Rob & Rob aren’t holding back as they break down the biggest issues facing the market right now and, more importantly, share how they’d fix them.  (0:55) News story of the week.  (03:44) Thank you so much for all your support!  (6:40) What are the core problems with the housing market?  (7:28) The quick fixes that wouldn't work.  (9:10) Rob & Rob’s realistic solutions. (32:35) Hub Extra Links mentioned:  Hamptons downgrades rental growth forecast as market continues to cool  Give blood  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 How we'd fix the property market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There’s no sugar-coating it: the UK property market is broken in more ways than one. From outdated processes to a lack of stock, and let’s not even talk about stamp duty — it’s a system in desperate need of change.  In today’s episode, Rob & Rob aren’t holding back as they break down the biggest issues facing the market right now and, more importantly, share how they’d fix them.  (0:55) News story of the week.  (03:44) Thank you so much for all your support!  (6:40) What are the core problems with the housing market?  (7:28) The quick fixes that wouldn't work.  (9:10) Rob & Rob’s realistic solutions. (32:35) Hub Extra Links mentioned:  Hamptons downgrades rental growth forecast as market continues to cool  Give blood  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  There’s no sugar-coating it: the UK property market is broken in more ways than one. From outdated processes to a lack of stock, and let’s not even talk about stamp duty — it’s a system in desperate need of change. 

In today’s episode, Rob & Rob aren’t holding back as they break down the biggest issues facing the market right now and, more importantly, share how they’d fix them. 

  • (0:55) News story of the week. 
  • (03:44) Thank you so much for all your support! 
  • (6:40) What are the core problems with the housing market? 
  • (7:28) The quick fixes that wouldn't work. 
  • (9:10) Rob & Rob’s realistic solutions.
  • (32:35) Hub Extra

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]]> 2167 ASK487: Should I invest instead of buying a home? PLUS: Is this ground rent a dealbreaker? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!   (0:46) Sam’s a first-time buyer and has found a property that looks like a great investment. He knows getting a buy-to-let mortgage might be tricky, so he’s considering using a residential mortgage with consent to let. He asks Rob & Rob whether this is a smart strategy and for their take on this approach.  (4:07) Karan’s in the process of buying a property in London but has hit a roadblock after discovering the lease includes a ground rent clause with no cap on future increases, which is making his lender nervous. They’re asking for a deed of variation, which the management company is happy to do, if the seller pays a £10k fee. He wants to know if his lender’s being overly cautious, if the fee is excessive, and how to avoid ending up with a problematic asset.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK487: Should I invest instead of buying a home? PLUS: Is this ground rent a dealbreaker? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!   (0:46) Sam’s a first-time buyer and has found a property that looks like a great investment. He knows getting a buy-to-let mortgage might be tricky, so he’s considering using a residential mortgage with consent to let. He asks Rob & Rob whether this is a smart strategy and for their take on this approach.  (4:07) Karan’s in the process of buying a property in London but has hit a roadblock after discovering the lease includes a ground rent clause with no cap on future increases, which is making his lender nervous. They’re asking for a deed of variation, which the management company is happy to do, if the seller pays a £10k fee. He wants to know if his lender’s being overly cautious, if the fee is excessive, and how to avoid ending up with a problematic asset.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  

  • (0:46) Sam’s a first-time buyer and has found a property that looks like a great investment. He knows getting a buy-to-let mortgage might be tricky, so he’s considering using a residential mortgage with consent to let. He asks Rob & Rob whether this is a smart strategy and for their take on this approach. 
  • (4:07) Karan’s in the process of buying a property in London but has hit a roadblock after discovering the lease includes a ground rent clause with no cap on future increases, which is making his lender nervous. They’re asking for a deed of variation, which the management company is happy to do, if the seller pays a £10k fee. He wants to know if his lender’s being overly cautious, if the fee is excessive, and how to avoid ending up with a problematic asset. 

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  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! 

]]> 499 AOB: How entrepreneurship can change the world – with Sarah Field For the first time on AOB, Rob & Rob are joined by a guest and it’s for something close to their hearts.  In this heartfelt episode, they chat with Sarah Field, Director of Sand Dams Worldwide, to hear how she went from building a global children’s football franchise to leading a charity transforming lives through access to clean water.  We’re currently aiming to raise £39,000 to fund a sand dam in Southeast Kenya – a simple but life-changing solution that can provide water, health, and opportunity for decades.  This episode isn’t about property, it’s about the impact we can have when we come together for a bigger purpose.   Donate now at propertyhub.net/water    Links:  Click here to learn how a sand dam works.  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  Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 How entrepreneurship can change the world – with Sarah Field full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub For the first time on AOB, Rob & Rob are joined by a guest and it’s for something close to their hearts.  In this heartfelt episode, they chat with Sarah Field, Director of Sand Dams Worldwide, to hear how she went from building a global children’s football franchise to leading a charity transforming lives through access to clean water.  We’re currently aiming to raise £39,000 to fund a sand dam in Southeast Kenya – a simple but life-changing solution that can provide water, health, and opportunity for decades.  This episode isn’t about property, it’s about the impact we can have when we come together for a bigger purpose.   Donate now at propertyhub.net/water    Links:  Click here to learn how a sand dam works.  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  For the first time on AOB, Rob & Rob are joined by a guest and it’s for something close to their hearts. 

In this heartfelt episode, they chat with Sarah Field, Director of Sand Dams Worldwide, to hear how she went from building a global children’s football franchise to leading a charity transforming lives through access to clean water. 

We’re currently aiming to raise £39,000 to fund a sand dam in Southeast Kenya – a simple but life-changing solution that can provide water, health, and opportunity for decades. 

This episode isn’t about property, it’s about the impact we can have when we come together for a bigger purpose. 

 Donate now at propertyhub.net/water 

 

Links: 

Click here to learn how a sand dam works. 

Enjoy the show? 

]]> 3088 How to get involved in a life-changing development project Our most important project yet – and we need your help.  This week’s episode is a little different, as Rob & Rob hit pause on the usual property chat to share something very close to their hearts – a project with the power to change lives for generations.  We’re raising £39,000 to fund a sand dam in southeast Kenya, a simple life-changing solution that will provide clean, safe water to an entire community for decades.  And that’s just the beginning. As the ripple effect kicks in, families can farm, children return to school, land is restored, and the whole community gets the chance to build a more hopeful future.  With the strength you, our amazing Property Hub community, we know we can make it happen.  Even better, every donation will be matched, and those who donate will be entered into a prize draw, including the chance to win a private dinner with Rob & Rob.  Donate today at propertyhub.net/water  (0:47) News story of the week  (3:52) Learn about our most important project yet…  (10:25) Amazing prizes for you.   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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 How to get involved in a life-changing development project full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Our most important project yet – and we need your help.  This week’s episode is a little different, as Rob & Rob hit pause on the usual property chat to share something very close to their hearts – a project with the power to change lives for generations.  We’re raising £39,000 to fund a sand dam in southeast Kenya, a simple life-changing solution that will provide clean, safe water to an entire community for decades.  And that’s just the beginning. As the ripple effect kicks in, families can farm, children return to school, land is restored, and the whole community gets the chance to build a more hopeful future.  With the strength you, our amazing Property Hub community, we know we can make it happen.  Even better, every donation will be matched, and those who donate will be entered into a prize draw, including the chance to win a private dinner with Rob & Rob.  Donate today at propertyhub.net/water  (0:47) News story of the week  (3:52) Learn about our most important project yet…  (10:25) Amazing prizes for you.   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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Our most important project yet – and we need your help. 

This week’s episode is a little different, as Rob & Rob hit pause on the usual property chat to share something very close to their hearts – a project with the power to change lives for generations. 

We’re raising £39,000 to fund a sand dam in southeast Kenya, a simple life-changing solution that will provide clean, safe water to an entire community for decades. 

And that’s just the beginning. As the ripple effect kicks in, families can farm, children return to school, land is restored, and the whole community gets the chance to build a more hopeful future. 

With the strength you, our amazing Property Hub community, we know we can make it happen. 

Even better, every donation will be matched, and those who donate will be entered into a prize draw, including the chance to win a private dinner with Rob & Rob. 

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  • (0:47) News story of the week 

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]]> 1315 ASK486: Should I use cash or equity? PLUS: Did this agent break our agreement? It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!   (0:45) Adam’s gearing up to start his buy-to-let property journey, aiming to build a five-property portfolio over the next few years. With £45K saved and £150K of equity in his home, he’s weighing up whether to release funds from his main residence and buy outright or use his cash savings alongside a buy-to-let mortgage. He asks Rob & Rob which route they’d take and why.  (5:25) Brendan’s recently completed on an off-plan property and hired the developers in-house letting agency to manage it. But he’s discovered tenants were placed in the property before the sale was finalised without his knowledge or approval. With rent set lower than expected and no access to the tenancy agreement, he’s now questioning whether any of this is legal, and how he can take back control.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK486: Should I use cash or equity? PLUS: Did this agent break our agreement? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!   (0:45) Adam’s gearing up to start his buy-to-let property journey, aiming to build a five-property portfolio over the next few years. With £45K saved and £150K of equity in his home, he’s weighing up whether to release funds from his main residence and buy outright or use his cash savings alongside a buy-to-let mortgage. He asks Rob & Rob which route they’d take and why.  (5:25) Brendan’s recently completed on an off-plan property and hired the developers in-house letting agency to manage it. But he’s discovered tenants were placed in the property before the sale was finalised without his knowledge or approval. With rent set lower than expected and no access to the tenancy agreement, he’s now questioning whether any of this is legal, and how he can take back control.  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 here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!  

  • (0:45) Adam’s gearing up to start his buy-to-let property journey, aiming to build a five-property portfolio over the next few years. With £45K saved and £150K of equity in his home, he’s weighing up whether to release funds from his main residence and buy outright or use his cash savings alongside a buy-to-let mortgage. He asks Rob & Rob which route they’d take and why. 
  • (5:25) Brendan’s recently completed on an off-plan property and hired the developers in-house letting agency to manage it. But he’s discovered tenants were placed in the property before the sale was finalised without his knowledge or approval. With rent set lower than expected and no access to the tenancy agreement, he’s now questioning whether any of this is legal, and how he can take back control. 

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]]> 673 These resources will build your wealth – stage by stage The right resource at the right time can be life-changing for your property, business, and wealth-building journey. Big statement, right?   Speaking from experience, Rob & Rob share their hand-picked, tried-and-tested list of essential books, podcasts, and videos that have shaped their thinking and help drive their success.   Whether you’re just starting out, need a dose of motivation, or want to level up your property game, there’s something in here for every stage.  (0:54) News story of the week  (2:22) Rob & Rob’s life-changing list of go-to resources  (3:35) The perfect reads if you’re getting started  (7:44) Already investing but want to sharpen your skills  (9:55) Guidance if you’re feeling stuck or unmotivated  (16:33) Economic insights and next-level thinking  (18:22) Resources that will help grow your business   Links mentioned:  BTL lenders lower rates and streamline application processes  Resources for beginners:  Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert T. Kiyosaki  TPP345: Rich Dad Poor Dad Revisited: 5 essential lessons, and 2 important warnings  The Richest Man in Babylon  TPP393: Ray Dalio: Understanding economic cycles and predicting the future  The Complete Guide to Property Investment – Rob Dix  The Beginner's Guide To UK Property Investing In 2025   You’ve started but want to improve:  Millionaire Fastlane – MJ DeMarco  7 Myths About Money – Rob Dix  Founders podcast by David Senra  Cashflow Quadrant – Robert Kiyosaki  I need motivation resources:  Shoe Dog – Phil Knight  Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins  Total Recall – Arnold Schwarzenegger   A million miles in a thousand years – Donald Miller   Tony Robbins  Brian Tracey   I'm a veteran and want to be become a better investor:  Richer Wiser Happier – William Green  Lyn Alden’s blog  I want to improve my business:  $100M Offers  The ultimate blueprint for an insanely successful business – Keith Cunningham  My First Million podcast  Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business  Scaling Up (Revised 2022)  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 These resources will build your wealth – stage by stage full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The right resource at the right time can be life-changing for your property, business, and wealth-building journey. Big statement, right?   Speaking from experience, Rob & Rob share their hand-picked, tried-and-tested list of essential books, podcasts, and videos that have shaped their thinking and help drive their success.   Whether you’re just starting out, need a dose of motivation, or want to level up your property game, there’s something in here for every stage.  (0:54) News story of the week  (2:22) Rob & Rob’s life-changing list of go-to resources  (3:35) The perfect reads if you’re getting started  (7:44) Already investing but want to sharpen your skills  (9:55) Guidance if you’re feeling stuck or unmotivated  (16:33) Economic insights and next-level thinking  (18:22) Resources that will help grow your business   Links mentioned:  BTL lenders lower rates and streamline application processes  Resources for beginners:  Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert T. Kiyosaki  TPP345: Rich Dad Poor Dad Revisited: 5 essential lessons, and 2 important warnings  The Richest Man in Babylon  TPP393: Ray Dalio: Understanding economic cycles and predicting the future  The Complete Guide to Property Investment – Rob Dix  The Beginner's Guide To UK Property Investing In 2025   You’ve started but want to improve:  Millionaire Fastlane – MJ DeMarco  7 Myths About Money – Rob Dix  Founders podcast by David Senra  Cashflow Quadrant – Robert Kiyosaki  I need motivation resources:  Shoe Dog – Phil Knight  Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins  Total Recall – Arnold Schwarzenegger   A million miles in a thousand years – Donald Miller   Tony Robbins  Brian Tracey   I'm a veteran and want to be become a better investor:  Richer Wiser Happier – William Green  Lyn Alden’s blog  I want to improve my business:  $100M Offers  The ultimate blueprint for an insanely successful business – Keith Cunningham  My First Million podcast  Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business  Scaling Up (Revised 2022)  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The right resource at the right time can be life-changing for your property, business, and wealth-building journey. Big statement, right? 

 Speaking from experience, Rob & Rob share their hand-picked, tried-and-tested list of essential books, podcasts, and videos that have shaped their thinking and help drive their success. 

 Whether you’re just starting out, need a dose of motivation, or want to level up your property game, there’s something in here for every stage. 

  • (0:54) News story of the week 

  • (2:22) Rob & Rob’s life-changing list of go-to resources 

  • (3:35) The perfect reads if you’re getting started 

  • (7:44) Already investing but want to sharpen your skills 

  • (9:55) Guidance if you’re feeling stuck or unmotivated 

  • (16:33) Economic insights and next-level thinking 

  • (18:22) Resources that will help grow your business 

 Links mentioned: 

Resources for beginners: 

You’ve started but want to improve: 

I need motivation resources: 

I'm a veteran and want to be become a better investor: 

I want to improve my business: 

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]]> 1482 ASK485: Buy a home or invest? PLUS: Can tenants object to upgrades? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.     (0:47) Sam’s eager to renovate his buy-to-let to boost its value and potentially increase the rent. But with upcoming rental reforms, especially the end of no-fault evictions and tribunals for rent disputes, he wants to know what rights he’ll have if a tenant refuses improvements to avoid a rent increase.  (3:18) Tom’s expecting to get £200k from a future property sale. He originally planned to buy a family home and invest in a buy-to-let through a limited company. But he’s now debating ditching homeownership entirely, using the full pot to build a portfolio, and possibly living in one of the company-owned properties. He asks Rob & Rob for their take on the strategy and whether there are any pitfalls.  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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.     (0:47) Sam’s eager to renovate his buy-to-let to boost its value and potentially increase the rent. But with upcoming rental reforms, especially the end of no-fault evictions and tribunals for rent disputes, he wants to know what rights he’ll have if a tenant refuses improvements to avoid a rent increase.  (3:18) Tom’s expecting to get £200k from a future property sale. He originally planned to buy a family home and invest in a buy-to-let through a limited company. But he’s now debating ditching homeownership entirely, using the full pot to build a portfolio, and possibly living in one of the company-owned properties. He asks Rob & Rob for their take on the strategy and whether there are any pitfalls.  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 here – just hit record! Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.    

  • (0:47) Sam’s eager to renovate his buy-to-let to boost its value and potentially increase the rent. But with upcoming rental reforms, especially the end of no-fault evictions and tribunals for rent disputes, he wants to know what rights he’ll have if a tenant refuses improvements to avoid a rent increase. 

  • (3:18) Tom’s expecting to get £200k from a future property sale. He originally planned to buy a family home and invest in a buy-to-let through a limited company. But he’s now debating ditching homeownership entirely, using the full pot to build a portfolio, and possibly living in one of the company-owned properties. He asks Rob & Rob for their take on the strategy and whether there are any pitfalls. 

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]]> 569 Half Time Report We’re at the halfway mark of 2025, making it the perfect time to look back at how the property market’s performed and what could be on the horizon.  Tune in as Rob & Rob dig into the latest data on property prices and rents, break down what’s driving recent changes, and discuss market sentiment.   Whether the year’s gone to plan or not, this episode’s packed with insights to help you make sense of the latest trends and take charge of the next six months.  (0:40) News story of the week  (5:50) We’re halfway through the year - what’s happened?  (6:25) The latest data on property prices  (8:25) What’s happening with rents?  (9:50) Looking at interest rates  (12:08) What’s in store for the rest of 2025?  (21:40) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Regulation blocking many prudent buyers from homeownership  Interest-only mortgage could make comeback as regulator revisits rules  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re at the halfway mark of 2025, making it the perfect time to look back at how the property market’s performed and what could be on the horizon.  Tune in as Rob & Rob dig into the latest data on property prices and rents, break down what’s driving recent changes, and discuss market sentiment.   Whether the year’s gone to plan or not, this episode’s packed with insights to help you make sense of the latest trends and take charge of the next six months.  (0:40) News story of the week  (5:50) We’re halfway through the year - what’s happened?  (6:25) The latest data on property prices  (8:25) What’s happening with rents?  (9:50) Looking at interest rates  (12:08) What’s in store for the rest of 2025?  (21:40) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Regulation blocking many prudent buyers from homeownership  Interest-only mortgage could make comeback as regulator revisits rules  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  We’re at the halfway mark of 2025, making it the perfect time to look back at how the property market’s performed and what could be on the horizon. 

Tune in as Rob & Rob dig into the latest data on property prices and rents, break down what’s driving recent changes, and discuss market sentiment.  

Whether the year’s gone to plan or not, this episode’s packed with insights to help you make sense of the latest trends and take charge of the next six months. 

  • (0:40) News story of the week 

  • (5:50) We’re halfway through the year - what’s happened? 

  • (6:25) The latest data on property prices 

  • (8:25) What’s happening with rents? 

  • (9:50) Looking at interest rates 

  • (12:08) What’s in store for the rest of 2025? 

  • (21:40) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1520 ASK484: Should I take out equity to buy more? PLUS: Is this an opportunity or should I walk away? We’re back for another round of listener questions, and this week we’ve got some tricky decisions...  (0:47) Aaron’s based in London with £25k in savings and some equity in his home. He’s keen to start investing, eyeing the Midlands or North, but torn on whether to tap into his equity or stick with his savings. And when choosing where to buy, what’s more important: making sure you’ve absolutely nailed the right town, or picking the best street in whichever location you go for?  (5:46) Long-time listener Josh has just offered on his second buy-to-let, but he’s worried. The building might fall under the Building Safety Act, he hasn’t seen an EWS1 form yet, and there’s something on the balcony that screams cladding or fire risk assessment. Should he run a mile or factor the risk into the price?  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 leaving us a voicemail here Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back for another round of listener questions, and this week we’ve got some tricky decisions...  (0:47) Aaron’s based in London with £25k in savings and some equity in his home. He’s keen to start investing, eyeing the Midlands or North, but torn on whether to tap into his equity or stick with his savings. And when choosing where to buy, what’s more important: making sure you’ve absolutely nailed the right town, or picking the best street in whichever location you go for?  (5:46) Long-time listener Josh has just offered on his second buy-to-let, but he’s worried. The building might fall under the Building Safety Act, he hasn’t seen an EWS1 form yet, and there’s something on the balcony that screams cladding or fire risk assessment. Should he run a mile or factor the risk into the price?  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 leaving us a voicemail here Find out more about Property Hub Invest  We’re back for another round of listener questions, and this week we’ve got some tricky decisions... 

  • (0:47) Aaron’s based in London with £25k in savings and some equity in his home. He’s keen to start investing, eyeing the Midlands or North, but torn on whether to tap into his equity or stick with his savings. And when choosing where to buy, what’s more important: making sure you’ve absolutely nailed the right town, or picking the best street in whichever location you go for? 
  • (5:46) Long-time listener Josh has just offered on his second buy-to-let, but he’s worried. The building might fall under the Building Safety Act, he hasn’t seen an EWS1 form yet, and there’s something on the balcony that screams cladding or fire risk assessment. Should he run a mile or factor the risk into the price? 

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]]> 558 TPP642: Market Update - July 2025 Is the London property market making an unexpected comeback? Tune into this month’s market update, as Rob & Rob unpack the surprising stats from the capital, share a warning for landlords about looming EPC changes, and reveal some positive developments in the buy-to-let mortgage market.  (0:45) Surprising data for London’s housing market.  (5:58) Is the rental boom over?  (8:55) Finally, some good news for buy to let mortgages.  (10:35) The latest updates on the Renters Rights Bill.  (12:05) Landlord EPC ignorance – what?!  (13:53) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Rightmove house price index  House prices in every London borough after unexpected jump in average property value  Number of million-pound homes for sale doubles since 2019   Rental market:  Hamptons Letting Index  Zoopla UK Rental Market Report  Mortgages:  Buy To Let investors have vastly improved mortgage choice  Other:  Renters Rights Bill may not take effect for months  Landlord EPC ignorance “may hamper government energy goals”  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 TPP642: Market Update - July 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Is the London property market making an unexpected comeback? Tune into this month’s market update, as Rob & Rob unpack the surprising stats from the capital, share a warning for landlords about looming EPC changes, and reveal some positive developments in the buy-to-let mortgage market.  (0:45) Surprising data for London’s housing market.  (5:58) Is the rental boom over?  (8:55) Finally, some good news for buy to let mortgages.  (10:35) The latest updates on the Renters Rights Bill.  (12:05) Landlord EPC ignorance – what?!  (13:53) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Rightmove house price index  House prices in every London borough after unexpected jump in average property value  Number of million-pound homes for sale doubles since 2019   Rental market:  Hamptons Letting Index  Zoopla UK Rental Market Report  Mortgages:  Buy To Let investors have vastly improved mortgage choice  Other:  Renters Rights Bill may not take effect for months  Landlord EPC ignorance “may hamper government energy goals”  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Is the London property market making an unexpected comeback? Tune into this month’s market update, as Rob & Rob unpack the surprising stats from the capital, share a warning for landlords about looming EPC changes, and reveal some positive developments in the buy-to-let mortgage market. 

  • (0:45) Surprising data for London’s housing market. 

  • (5:58) Is the rental boom over? 

  • (8:55) Finally, some good news for buy to let mortgages. 

  • (10:35) The latest updates on the Renters Rights Bill. 

  • (12:05) Landlord EPC ignorance – what?! 

  • (13:53) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

House prices: 

Rental market: 

Mortgages: 

Other: 

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]]> 1074 ASK483: How can I supercharge my portfolio growth? PLUS: Have I got a great deal? Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…   (0:44) Sam’s built a solid, debt-free portfolio bringing in nearly £100k a year. With an ambitious goal to quadruple its value in five years, he’s considering releasing £850k to reinvest and asks Rob & Rob what they’d do in his shoes to maximise growth.  (5:40) Seth’s new to buy-to-let and has negotiated a 1-bed flat down to £70k with a tenant in place. With solid rental income and nearby properties suggesting good value and returns, he wants to know if it’s a good deal and smart first step onto the property ladder.  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  Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK483: How can I supercharge my portfolio growth? PLUS: Have I got a great deal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…   (0:44) Sam’s built a solid, debt-free portfolio bringing in nearly £100k a year. With an ambitious goal to quadruple its value in five years, he’s considering releasing £850k to reinvest and asks Rob & Rob what they’d do in his shoes to maximise growth.  (5:40) Seth’s new to buy-to-let and has negotiated a 1-bed flat down to £70k with a tenant in place. With solid rental income and nearby properties suggesting good value and returns, he wants to know if it’s a good deal and smart first step onto the property ladder.  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  Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…  

  • (0:44) Sam’s built a solid, debt-free portfolio bringing in nearly £100k a year. With an ambitious goal to quadruple its value in five years, he’s considering releasing £850k to reinvest and asks Rob & Rob what they’d do in his shoes to maximise growth. 

  • (5:40) Seth’s new to buy-to-let and has negotiated a 1-bed flat down to £70k with a tenant in place. With solid rental income and nearby properties suggesting good value and returns, he wants to know if it’s a good deal and smart first step onto the property ladder. 

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]]> 530 4 deals we've done, 4 deals we've turned down It can be hard to know which deals to jump at, and which to walk away from. In this episode, Rob & Rob share real examples of each from their business Property Hub Invest – so you can learn from their reasoning and process.   Click here to learn more about Property Hub Invest.   (0:53) News story of the week.  (2:37) Rob & Rob share the details of their property business…  (4:40) Deals they’ve done recently.  (17:10) Those deals they passed on and why.  (26:35) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  YouTube videos tell homeowners they aren’t bound by mortgages  London Bus Pal  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 4 deals we've done, 4 deals we've turned down full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It can be hard to know which deals to jump at, and which to walk away from. In this episode, Rob & Rob share real examples of each from their business Property Hub Invest – so you can learn from their reasoning and process.   Click here to learn more about Property Hub Invest.   (0:53) News story of the week.  (2:37) Rob & Rob share the details of their property business…  (4:40) Deals they’ve done recently.  (17:10) Those deals they passed on and why.  (26:35) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  YouTube videos tell homeowners they aren’t bound by mortgages  London Bus Pal  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It can be hard to know which deals to jump at, and which to walk away from. In this episode, Rob & Rob share real examples of each from their business Property Hub Invest – so you can learn from their reasoning and process.  

Click here to learn more about Property Hub Invest.  

  • (0:53) News story of the week. 

  • (2:37) Rob & Rob share the details of their property business… 

  • (4:40) Deals they’ve done recently. 

  • (17:10) Those deals they passed on and why. 

  • (26:35) Hub Extra. 

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]]> 1796 ASK482: Can I get started with £35k? PLUS: Does this work to transfer properties tax-free? Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…   (0:40) James wants to escape his day job and build a long-term future in property. With £35k saved and eager to get started, he asks Rob & Rob whether it’s better to get in now at the bottom of the market or wait until he’s built a bigger pot of cash.  (6:12) Kevin owns five properties outright in his own name and wants to grow his portfolio. He’s heard about a potential loophole where he can transfer the properties into an LLC, then into the limited company after three years to avoid paying capital gains tax. However, he’s unsure whether this strategy is legal and wants to understand the risks and implications.  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  Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK482: Can I get started with £35k? PLUS: Does this work to transfer properties tax-free? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…   (0:40) James wants to escape his day job and build a long-term future in property. With £35k saved and eager to get started, he asks Rob & Rob whether it’s better to get in now at the bottom of the market or wait until he’s built a bigger pot of cash.  (6:12) Kevin owns five properties outright in his own name and wants to grow his portfolio. He’s heard about a potential loophole where he can transfer the properties into an LLC, then into the limited company after three years to avoid paying capital gains tax. However, he’s unsure whether this strategy is legal and wants to understand the risks and implications.  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  Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…  

  • (0:40) James wants to escape his day job and build a long-term future in property. With £35k saved and eager to get started, he asks Rob & Rob whether it’s better to get in now at the bottom of the market or wait until he’s built a bigger pot of cash. 

  • (6:12) Kevin owns five properties outright in his own name and wants to grow his portfolio. He’s heard about a potential loophole where he can transfer the properties into an LLC, then into the limited company after three years to avoid paying capital gains tax. However, he’s unsure whether this strategy is legal and wants to understand the risks and implications. 

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]]> 573 Is property price growth a thing of the past? Are the days of fast house price growth and wild property booms finally behind us? And if that’s true, is it time to throw in the towel on property investing? Join us as Rob & Rob get to the bottom of these questions, breaking down the changing dynamics of house prices and explaining why the opportunity to build serious wealth through property is far from over.  (0:55) News story of the week.  (2:21) Is UK house price growth a thing of the past?  (3:00) Let’s look at house price growth previously.  (4:30) So what’s happening now?  (9:40) What’s the key to high returns today…  (12:15) Don’t forget regional differences.  (13:25) Rob & Rob’s final thoughts.  (14:13) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Spending review promises £39bn cash injection for affordable housing  Is UK house price growth a thing of the past?  Dan Carlin's Hardcore History  The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich  The Rest Is History  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Is property price growth a thing of the past? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Are the days of fast house price growth and wild property booms finally behind us? And if that’s true, is it time to throw in the towel on property investing? Join us as Rob & Rob get to the bottom of these questions, breaking down the changing dynamics of house prices and explaining why the opportunity to build serious wealth through property is far from over.  (0:55) News story of the week.  (2:21) Is UK house price growth a thing of the past?  (3:00) Let’s look at house price growth previously.  (4:30) So what’s happening now?  (9:40) What’s the key to high returns today…  (12:15) Don’t forget regional differences.  (13:25) Rob & Rob’s final thoughts.  (14:13) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Spending review promises £39bn cash injection for affordable housing  Is UK house price growth a thing of the past?  Dan Carlin's Hardcore History  The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich  The Rest Is History  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Are the days of fast house price growth and wild property booms finally behind us? And if that’s true, is it time to throw in the towel on property investing? Join us as Rob & Rob get to the bottom of these questions, breaking down the changing dynamics of house prices and explaining why the opportunity to build serious wealth through property is far from over. 

  • (0:55) News story of the week. 

  • (2:21) Is UK house price growth a thing of the past? 

  • (3:00) Let’s look at house price growth previously. 

  • (4:30) So what’s happening now? 

  • (9:40) What’s the key to high returns today… 

  • (12:15) Don’t forget regional differences. 

  • (13:25) Rob & Rob’s final thoughts. 

  • (14:13) Hub Extra. 

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]]> 1112 ASK481: Will this new station boost my house price? PLUS: Should I use a Limited Company? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:41) James lives near the new upcoming Cambridge South Station and wonders if the improved transport links will boost local property prices and what kind of increase he can expect - what will Rob & Rob predict?   (3:55) After recently selling his business, Pete has a decent chunk of cash to put into property. He’s been weighing up whether to invest personally or through a limited company, and with pros and cons on both sides, he asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on the best approach.  Links:  Should You Buy a Property in a Limited Company in 2024?  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  Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK481: Will this new station boost my house price? PLUS: Should I use a Limited Company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:41) James lives near the new upcoming Cambridge South Station and wonders if the improved transport links will boost local property prices and what kind of increase he can expect - what will Rob & Rob predict?   (3:55) After recently selling his business, Pete has a decent chunk of cash to put into property. He’s been weighing up whether to invest personally or through a limited company, and with pros and cons on both sides, he asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on the best approach.  Links:  Should You Buy a Property in a Limited Company in 2024?  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  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners! 

  • (0:41) James lives near the new upcoming Cambridge South Station and wonders if the improved transport links will boost local property prices and what kind of increase he can expect - what will Rob & Rob predict?  

  • (3:55) After recently selling his business, Pete has a decent chunk of cash to put into property. He’s been weighing up whether to invest personally or through a limited company, and with pros and cons on both sides, he asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on the best approach. 

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]]> 431 Market Update - June 2025 This month’s Market Update brings you up to speed with the latest on house prices, the new mortgage rules that could push demand up further and progress of the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill... and Rob & Rob can’t hold themselves back from a little rant too.  (0:45) What’s the latest updates on house prices?  (5:30) Is there any movement in the mortgage market?  (11:30) The latest news from the House of Commons.  (12:50) Rob & Rob’s little rant…   (16:35) Hub Extra   Links mentioned: House prices:  Zoopla House Price Index: May 2025  Annual house price growth edged higher in May  Rightmove House Price Index  Mortgages:  Relaxed mortgage rules could increase first-time buyer transactions by up to 24%, says Savills  Executive summary: Landlords research  Government/Misc:  Government in no rush to progress Renters Rights Bill  Govt energy efficiency plan ‘unachievable’, claims NRLA  Why we don’t move house anymore  YouTube Music  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Market Update - June 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This month’s Market Update brings you up to speed with the latest on house prices, the new mortgage rules that could push demand up further and progress of the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill... and Rob & Rob can’t hold themselves back from a little rant too.  (0:45) What’s the latest updates on house prices?  (5:30) Is there any movement in the mortgage market?  (11:30) The latest news from the House of Commons.  (12:50) Rob & Rob’s little rant…   (16:35) Hub Extra   Links mentioned: House prices:  Zoopla House Price Index: May 2025  Annual house price growth edged higher in May  Rightmove House Price Index  Mortgages:  Relaxed mortgage rules could increase first-time buyer transactions by up to 24%, says Savills  Executive summary: Landlords research  Government/Misc:  Government in no rush to progress Renters Rights Bill  Govt energy efficiency plan ‘unachievable’, claims NRLA  Why we don’t move house anymore  YouTube Music  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  This month’s Market Update brings you up to speed with the latest on house prices, the new mortgage rules that could push demand up further and progress of the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill... and Rob & Rob can’t hold themselves back from a little rant too. 

  • (0:45) What’s the latest updates on house prices? 
  • (5:30) Is there any movement in the mortgage market? 
  • (11:30) The latest news from the House of Commons. 
  • (12:50) Rob & Rob’s little rant…  
  • (16:35) Hub Extra  

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]]> 1160 ASK480: Is it a good time to flip? PLUS: My house is worth £500k, do I need to pay more tax? It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob...  (0:41) Joe has three rental properties, each worth up to £350k — one mortgage-free and two with interest-only loans. With strong rental income, he’s keen to start using the equity to flip properties and asks Rob & Rob for advice on where to start and what kind of returns to aim for.  (4:15) Ed’s successfully growing his portfolio, purchasing high-end buy-to-let properties through a limited company. But after coming across the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) he wants clarity on how the five-year valuation rule works, when returns are due, and whether standard landlords can claim relief.  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  Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK480: Is it a good time to flip? PLUS: My house is worth £500k, do I need to pay more tax? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob...  (0:41) Joe has three rental properties, each worth up to £350k — one mortgage-free and two with interest-only loans. With strong rental income, he’s keen to start using the equity to flip properties and asks Rob & Rob for advice on where to start and what kind of returns to aim for.  (4:15) Ed’s successfully growing his portfolio, purchasing high-end buy-to-let properties through a limited company. But after coming across the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) he wants clarity on how the five-year valuation rule works, when returns are due, and whether standard landlords can claim relief.  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  It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob... 

  • (0:41) Joe has three rental properties, each worth up to £350k — one mortgage-free and two with interest-only loans. With strong rental income, he’s keen to start using the equity to flip properties and asks Rob & Rob for advice on where to start and what kind of returns to aim for. 

  • (4:15) Ed’s successfully growing his portfolio, purchasing high-end buy-to-let properties through a limited company. But after coming across the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) he wants clarity on how the five-year valuation rule works, when returns are due, and whether standard landlords can claim relief. 

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]]> 506 Our #1 business priority As Property Hub continues to grow, Rob & Rob share the latest on their recruitment drive and why – even in the age of AI – finding the right talent is more important than ever. They break down what they look for in top candidates, and why it goes beyond just ticking skill boxes.     And while some businesses are replacing people with machines, Rob & Rob reveal how they use AI to boost productivity and unlock their team’s full potential. Links:  Work at Property Hub   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  Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Our #1 business priority full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub As Property Hub continues to grow, Rob & Rob share the latest on their recruitment drive and why – even in the age of AI – finding the right talent is more important than ever. They break down what they look for in top candidates, and why it goes beyond just ticking skill boxes.     And while some businesses are replacing people with machines, Rob & Rob reveal how they use AI to boost productivity and unlock their team’s full potential. Links:  Work at Property Hub   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  As Property Hub continues to grow, Rob & Rob share the latest on their recruitment drive and why – even in the age of AI – finding the right talent is more important than ever. They break down what they look for in top candidates, and why it goes beyond just ticking skill boxes.  

 

And while some businesses are replacing people with machines, Rob & Rob reveal how they use AI to boost productivity and unlock their team’s full potential.


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]]> 693 Is this the best market for the past 40 years? It’s the best time to invest in property in 40 years. That’s the big claim Rob & Rob make in today’s episode, but have they got the evidence to back it up? Join us to find out…  If you’re ready to make your first move or take the next step, speak to Property Hub Invest for help building your strategy and securing exclusive deals.   (0:45) News story of the week  (2:59) Is it the best time to invest in 40 years?  (4:10) Has there been a silent crash?  (6:30) Are we in a phase of stealth growth?  (9:45) How do tax changes and interest rates affect the market?  (15:15) What's happening with rents?  (20:49) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  These 10 Northern house price hotspots have seen values soar more than 10% in a year  Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Is this the best market for the past 40 years? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the best time to invest in property in 40 years. That’s the big claim Rob & Rob make in today’s episode, but have they got the evidence to back it up? Join us to find out…  If you’re ready to make your first move or take the next step, speak to Property Hub Invest for help building your strategy and securing exclusive deals.   (0:45) News story of the week  (2:59) Is it the best time to invest in 40 years?  (4:10) Has there been a silent crash?  (6:30) Are we in a phase of stealth growth?  (9:45) How do tax changes and interest rates affect the market?  (15:15) What's happening with rents?  (20:49) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  These 10 Northern house price hotspots have seen values soar more than 10% in a year  Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s the best time to invest in property in 40 years. That’s the big claim Rob & Rob make in today’s episode, but have they got the evidence to back it up? Join us to find out… 


If you’re ready to make your first move or take the next step, speak to Property Hub Invest for help building your strategy and securing exclusive deals.  

  • (0:45) News story of the week 

  • (2:59) Is it the best time to invest in 40 years? 

  • (4:10) Has there been a silent crash? 

  • (6:30) Are we in a phase of stealth growth? 

  • (9:45) How do tax changes and interest rates affect the market? 

  • (15:15) What's happening with rents? 

  • (20:49) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1425 ASK479: How do I prove I've added value? PLUS: Can I get a Stamp Duty refund? Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back to help two more listeners with their property questions…    (0:40) Mujtaba’s remortgage is coming up, and he plans to use some savings to renovate his property to boost its value. He asks Rob & Rob how he can make sure the improvements are recognised by lenders when it comes to refinancing for both his home and any future investment properties.  (5:10) Rachel’s in the process of buying her first residential home to live in, but she’s still named on the mortgage for her buy-to-let property. With her name unlikely to be removed before completion, wonders whether she’ll still be eligible for a refund on the additional stamp duty charge.  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  Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK479: How do I prove I've added value? PLUS: Can I get a Stamp Duty refund? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back to help two more listeners with their property questions…    (0:40) Mujtaba’s remortgage is coming up, and he plans to use some savings to renovate his property to boost its value. He asks Rob & Rob how he can make sure the improvements are recognised by lenders when it comes to refinancing for both his home and any future investment properties.  (5:10) Rachel’s in the process of buying her first residential home to live in, but she’s still named on the mortgage for her buy-to-let property. With her name unlikely to be removed before completion, wonders whether she’ll still be eligible for a refund on the additional stamp duty charge.  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  Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back to help two more listeners with their property questions…   

  • (0:40) Mujtaba’s remortgage is coming up, and he plans to use some savings to renovate his property to boost its value. He asks Rob & Rob how he can make sure the improvements are recognised by lenders when it comes to refinancing for both his home and any future investment properties. 

  • (5:10) Rachel’s in the process of buying her first residential home to live in, but she’s still named on the mortgage for her buy-to-let property. With her name unlikely to be removed before completion, wonders whether she’ll still be eligible for a refund on the additional stamp duty charge. 

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]]> 490 Why's Rob B selling up? This week, tune in to hear an honest update on where Rob & Rob stand with their own investment portfolios and how the monopoly strategy is shaping their plans for the future.   (0:41) News story of the week  (5:40) Rob B shares which property he’s decided to sell  (6:42) A recap on the monopoly strategy…  (7:45) Why’s Rob B selling?  (10:41) Three factors to consider when you’re thinking of selling  (12:40) Is Rob B’s property worth holding on to?  (14:00) Rob D shares his plans for his portfolio  (16:46) Types of properties they'll be looking out for in the future  (18:20) How much is really enough?  (21:00) The key thing to remember  (24:06) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Shelter LinkedIn post  Radio Garden  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 29 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week, tune in to hear an honest update on where Rob & Rob stand with their own investment portfolios and how the monopoly strategy is shaping their plans for the future.   (0:41) News story of the week  (5:40) Rob B shares which property he’s decided to sell  (6:42) A recap on the monopoly strategy…  (7:45) Why’s Rob B selling?  (10:41) Three factors to consider when you’re thinking of selling  (12:40) Is Rob B’s property worth holding on to?  (14:00) Rob D shares his plans for his portfolio  (16:46) Types of properties they'll be looking out for in the future  (18:20) How much is really enough?  (21:00) The key thing to remember  (24:06) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Shelter LinkedIn post  Radio Garden  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  This week, tune in to hear an honest update on where Rob & Rob stand with their own investment portfolios and how the monopoly strategy is shaping their plans for the future. 

  •  (0:41) News story of the week 
  • (5:40) Rob B shares which property he’s decided to sell 
  • (6:42) A recap on the monopoly strategy… 
  • (7:45) Why’s Rob B selling? 
  • (10:41) Three factors to consider when you’re thinking of selling 
  • (12:40) Is Rob B’s property worth holding on to? 
  • (14:00) Rob D shares his plans for his portfolio 
  • (16:46) Types of properties they'll be looking out for in the future 
  • (18:20) How much is really enough? 
  • (21:00) The key thing to remember 
  • (24:06) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1583 ASK478: Should I sell and buy in a high growth area? PLUS: Does the monopoly strategy work in the north? Rob & Rob are back and they’ve got two new great questions from our listeners!    (0:40) Lloyd is a British investor living in Manhattan with properties in both the US and UK. He’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on whether he should trade up his hassle-free UK properties for something with stronger capital growth potential or keep them ticking along and let time do the work. (5:14) Rob P’s been investing up north for five years in areas that have historically performed well in terms of cashflow and yields, rather than capital appreciation. He’s now eyeing the Monopoly strategy, but the numbers don’t seem to stack up on cashflow alone. Can Rob & Rob help him make sense of the numbers?  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  Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back and they’ve got two new great questions from our listeners!    (0:40) Lloyd is a British investor living in Manhattan with properties in both the US and UK. He’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on whether he should trade up his hassle-free UK properties for something with stronger capital growth potential or keep them ticking along and let time do the work. (5:14) Rob P’s been investing up north for five years in areas that have historically performed well in terms of cashflow and yields, rather than capital appreciation. He’s now eyeing the Monopoly strategy, but the numbers don’t seem to stack up on cashflow alone. Can Rob & Rob help him make sense of the numbers?  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  Rob & Rob are back and they’ve got two new great questions from our listeners!   

  • (0:40) Lloyd is a British investor living in Manhattan with properties in both the US and UK. He’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on whether he should trade up his hassle-free UK properties for something with stronger capital growth potential or keep them ticking along and let time do the work.
  • (5:14) Rob P’s been investing up north for five years in areas that have historically performed well in terms of cashflow and yields, rather than capital appreciation. He’s now eyeing the Monopoly strategy, but the numbers don’t seem to stack up on cashflow alone. Can Rob & Rob help him make sense of the numbers? 

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]]> 560 Mortgage Market Update – May 2025 Interest rates have been cut, but what does this mean for the mortgage market? Joined by our mortgage expert Kelly Rule, Rob & Rob discuss the current state of the market, how base rate changes are impacting mortgages, and why now is a good time for both new and experienced investors to take action.  (0:40) News story of the week.  (2:55) We’re joined by mortgage expert Kelly Rule.  (2:50) What’s the impact of the latest base rate cut?  (7:15) What’s the current state of the mortgage market?  (12:15) Are lenders becoming more competitive?  (14:35) What types of mortgage products are investors choosing right now?   (17:25) What strategies are the most successful investors using?  (20:35) The latest on down-valuations.   (22:25) What common mistakes do you see from investors?  (25:37) Are investors buying through limited company or personal name?  (26:45) Let’s break down current mortgage rates for every type of investor.  (32:35) Are lenders making things easier, or are there still tricky criteria to meet?  (34:35) If you had one wish for the mortgage market, what would it be?  (38:25) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Knight Frank increase their growth forecasts for UK house prices  Airalo  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 Mortgage Market Update – May 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Interest rates have been cut, but what does this mean for the mortgage market? Joined by our mortgage expert Kelly Rule, Rob & Rob discuss the current state of the market, how base rate changes are impacting mortgages, and why now is a good time for both new and experienced investors to take action.  (0:40) News story of the week.  (2:55) We’re joined by mortgage expert Kelly Rule.  (2:50) What’s the impact of the latest base rate cut?  (7:15) What’s the current state of the mortgage market?  (12:15) Are lenders becoming more competitive?  (14:35) What types of mortgage products are investors choosing right now?   (17:25) What strategies are the most successful investors using?  (20:35) The latest on down-valuations.   (22:25) What common mistakes do you see from investors?  (25:37) Are investors buying through limited company or personal name?  (26:45) Let’s break down current mortgage rates for every type of investor.  (32:35) Are lenders making things easier, or are there still tricky criteria to meet?  (34:35) If you had one wish for the mortgage market, what would it be?  (38:25) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Knight Frank increase their growth forecasts for UK house prices  Airalo  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Interest rates have been cut, but what does this mean for the mortgage market? Joined by our mortgage expert Kelly Rule, Rob & Rob discuss the current state of the market, how base rate changes are impacting mortgages, and why now is a good time for both new and experienced investors to take action. 

  • (0:40) News story of the week. 

  • (2:55) We’re joined by mortgage expert Kelly Rule. 

  • (2:50) What’s the impact of the latest base rate cut? 

  • (7:15) What’s the current state of the mortgage market? 

  • (12:15) Are lenders becoming more competitive? 

  • (14:35) What types of mortgage products are investors choosing right now?  

  • (17:25) What strategies are the most successful investors using? 

  • (20:35) The latest on down-valuations.  

  • (22:25) What common mistakes do you see from investors? 

  • (25:37) Are investors buying through limited company or personal name? 

  • (26:45) Let’s break down current mortgage rates for every type of investor. 

  • (32:35) Are lenders making things easier, or are there still tricky criteria to meet? 

  • (34:35) If you had one wish for the mortgage market, what would it be? 

  • (38:25) Hub Extra.  

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]]> 2492 ASK477: Does property still work long-term? PLUS: Should I move to invest? It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into two great listener questions!   (0:40) Matt wonders if property can still be a reliable pension for younger investors, given house prices have historically risen faster than wages and inflation. With concerns about falling demand and economic shifts over the next 30+ years, he asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts.  (7:05) Miles is on a moderate wage in London and wants to build a property portfolio, but it’s proving difficult to save for a deposit. He asks Rob & Rob whether buying up north, living in the property, and renting out spare rooms is a smart way to get started, or if he should hold out for a more traditional buy-to-let.  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  Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK477: Does property still work long-term? PLUS: Should I move to invest? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into two great listener questions!   (0:40) Matt wonders if property can still be a reliable pension for younger investors, given house prices have historically risen faster than wages and inflation. With concerns about falling demand and economic shifts over the next 30+ years, he asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts.  (7:05) Miles is on a moderate wage in London and wants to build a property portfolio, but it’s proving difficult to save for a deposit. He asks Rob & Rob whether buying up north, living in the property, and renting out spare rooms is a smart way to get started, or if he should hold out for a more traditional buy-to-let.  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  It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into two great listener questions!  

  • (0:40) Matt wonders if property can still be a reliable pension for younger investors, given house prices have historically risen faster than wages and inflation. With concerns about falling demand and economic shifts over the next 30+ years, he asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts. 

  • (7:05) Miles is on a moderate wage in London and wants to build a property portfolio, but it’s proving difficult to save for a deposit. He asks Rob & Rob whether buying up north, living in the property, and renting out spare rooms is a smart way to get started, or if he should hold out for a more traditional buy-to-let. 

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]]> 667 What next: will property boom or crash? Boom or bust? It’s the question on every investor’s mind right now. Tune in as Rob & Rob break down the key arguments on both sides, looking back at what’s happened in the market previously and unfolding now, rounding things off with a realistic take on what’s most likely to happen and how investors can stay one step ahead.  (0:50) News story of the week.  (2:10) Will the market boom or crash from here?   (2:40) Let’s look at what’s happened in the last few years.  (5:45) So what next? Rob & Rob break down the possibilities.  (10:35) What Rob & Rob think will actually happen.  (18:40) Advice for investors.  (19:45) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Mortgages rates set to fall after Bank of England interest rate cut  Severance  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Boom or bust? It’s the question on every investor’s mind right now. Tune in as Rob & Rob break down the key arguments on both sides, looking back at what’s happened in the market previously and unfolding now, rounding things off with a realistic take on what’s most likely to happen and how investors can stay one step ahead.  (0:50) News story of the week.  (2:10) Will the market boom or crash from here?   (2:40) Let’s look at what’s happened in the last few years.  (5:45) So what next? Rob & Rob break down the possibilities.  (10:35) What Rob & Rob think will actually happen.  (18:40) Advice for investors.  (19:45) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Mortgages rates set to fall after Bank of England interest rate cut  Severance  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Boom or bust? It’s the question on every investor’s mind right now. Tune in as Rob & Rob break down the key arguments on both sides, looking back at what’s happened in the market previously and unfolding now, rounding things off with a realistic take on what’s most likely to happen and how investors can stay one step ahead. 

  • (0:50) News story of the week. 

  • (2:10) Will the market boom or crash from here?  

  • (2:40) Let’s look at what’s happened in the last few years. 

  • (5:45) So what next? Rob & Rob break down the possibilities. 

  • (10:35) What Rob & Rob think will actually happen. 

  • (18:40) Advice for investors. 

  • (19:45) Hub Extra. 

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]]> 1426 ASK476: How should I invest my £50k? PLUS: Is this a red flag? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.   (0:45) With £50K saved up for his first property investment, Paul’s looking to invest locally in the West Midlands. He’s torn between buying a flat or house, and wonders if he’d be better off looking in cheaper areas and trying to purchase two properties instead of one. He asks Rob & Rob what they’d do in his position.  (5:55) Simona's in the process of buying a two-bed flat in Manchester city centre, but some red flags have popped up during conveyancing, including a big jump in service charges, a £2K deficit, and no reserve fund in place. With the seller’s solicitor slow to respond, she wonders if this is a sign to walk away.  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  Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.   (0:45) With £50K saved up for his first property investment, Paul’s looking to invest locally in the West Midlands. He’s torn between buying a flat or house, and wonders if he’d be better off looking in cheaper areas and trying to purchase two properties instead of one. He asks Rob & Rob what they’d do in his position.  (5:55) Simona's in the process of buying a two-bed flat in Manchester city centre, but some red flags have popped up during conveyancing, including a big jump in service charges, a £2K deficit, and no reserve fund in place. With the seller’s solicitor slow to respond, she wonders if this is a sign to walk away.  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  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.  

  • (0:45) With £50K saved up for his first property investment, Paul’s looking to invest locally in the West Midlands. He’s torn between buying a flat or house, and wonders if he’d be better off looking in cheaper areas and trying to purchase two properties instead of one. He asks Rob & Rob what they’d do in his position. 

  • (5:55) Simona's in the process of buying a two-bed flat in Manchester city centre, but some red flags have popped up during conveyancing, including a big jump in service charges, a £2K deficit, and no reserve fund in place. With the seller’s solicitor slow to respond, she wonders if this is a sign to walk away. 

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]]> 567 May 2025 Market Update  This month’s market update comes with a twist, as Rob & Rob share surprising house price trends, under-the-radar market insights, and give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at a deal they’ve just completed.  Click here if you want to learn more about Property Hub Invest or get free advice from our Portfolio Managers.   (0:47) House price data that shocked Rob & Rob   (7:15) What’s going on in the rental market   (10:45) The latest news on mortgages    (14:30) Some insights about the build to rent market    (16:27) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Starlight Express   House prices  Nationwide house prices  Rightmove house price index   Rental market  Rental trends tracker  Generation Rent complains about landlords requiring guarantors   Mortgages   The Mortgage Works cuts landlord prices, launches sub-3% loans  Momentum continues with fixed rate cuts: Moneyfacts  MPC Preview: ‘The world has changed’   Accord lowers stress rates as part of affordability model changes    Buy to rent  Strong Q1 for investment positions the market well for 2025 - UK BTR Market Update - Q1 2025   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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 May 2025 Market Update  full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This month’s market update comes with a twist, as Rob & Rob share surprising house price trends, under-the-radar market insights, and give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at a deal they’ve just completed.  Click here if you want to learn more about Property Hub Invest or get free advice from our Portfolio Managers.   (0:47) House price data that shocked Rob & Rob   (7:15) What’s going on in the rental market   (10:45) The latest news on mortgages    (14:30) Some insights about the build to rent market    (16:27) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Starlight Express   House prices  Nationwide house prices  Rightmove house price index   Rental market  Rental trends tracker  Generation Rent complains about landlords requiring guarantors   Mortgages   The Mortgage Works cuts landlord prices, launches sub-3% loans  Momentum continues with fixed rate cuts: Moneyfacts  MPC Preview: ‘The world has changed’   Accord lowers stress rates as part of affordability model changes    Buy to rent  Strong Q1 for investment positions the market well for 2025 - UK BTR Market Update - Q1 2025   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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  This month’s market update comes with a twist, as Rob & Rob share surprising house price trends, under-the-radar market insights, and give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at a deal they’ve just completed. 

Click here if you want to learn more about Property Hub Invest or get free advice from our Portfolio Managers.  

  • (0:47) House price data that shocked Rob & Rob  

  • (7:15) What’s going on in the rental market  

  • (10:45) The latest news on mortgages  

  •  (14:30) Some insights about the build to rent market  

  •  (16:27) Hub Extra 

 Links mentioned: 

House prices 

 Rental market 

 Mortgages  

 Buy to rent 

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]]> 1104 ASK475: How do I de-risk with delayed completion? PLUS: Should I use a Limited Company? It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob - let’s go…   (0:38) Phillip’s buying a property with sitting tenants and a six-month delay between exchange and completion. He’s negotiated a discount, but wants to ensure he’s protected during that gap from potential risks like unpaid service charges or maintenance issues, and asks Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:58) After successfully renting out his first property for the past three years in his own name, Darren’s now looking at buying his next one through a limited company. He wants to know if it’s possible to hold one personally and one through a company and what the benefits might be.  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  Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK475: How do I de-risk with delayed completion? PLUS: Should I use a Limited Company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob - let’s go…   (0:38) Phillip’s buying a property with sitting tenants and a six-month delay between exchange and completion. He’s negotiated a discount, but wants to ensure he’s protected during that gap from potential risks like unpaid service charges or maintenance issues, and asks Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:58) After successfully renting out his first property for the past three years in his own name, Darren’s now looking at buying his next one through a limited company. He wants to know if it’s possible to hold one personally and one through a company and what the benefits might be.  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  It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob - let’s go…  

  • (0:38) Phillip’s buying a property with sitting tenants and a six-month delay between exchange and completion. He’s negotiated a discount, but wants to ensure he’s protected during that gap from potential risks like unpaid service charges or maintenance issues, and asks Rob & Rob for their advice. 

  • (3:58) After successfully renting out his first property for the past three years in his own name, Darren’s now looking at buying his next one through a limited company. He wants to know if it’s possible to hold one personally and one through a company and what the benefits might be. 

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]]> 381 9 ways property will change your life Property investment really can change your life, and in today’s episode, Rob & Rob break down nine powerful ways it does exactly that. Whether it’s financial freedom or building a legacy, this one proves property’s far more than just bricks and mortar.  (0:55) News story of the week  (3:50) The 9 ways property can change your life...  (23:35) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Manchester boasts best rental yields across England and Wales  TPP627: Does property really beat shares  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 9 ways property will change your life full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Property investment really can change your life, and in today’s episode, Rob & Rob break down nine powerful ways it does exactly that. Whether it’s financial freedom or building a legacy, this one proves property’s far more than just bricks and mortar.  (0:55) News story of the week  (3:50) The 9 ways property can change your life...  (23:35) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Manchester boasts best rental yields across England and Wales  TPP627: Does property really beat shares  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Property investment really can change your life, and in today’s episode, Rob & Rob break down nine powerful ways it does exactly that. Whether it’s financial freedom or building a legacy, this one proves property’s far more than just bricks and mortar. 

  • (0:55) News story of the week 

  • (3:50) The 9 ways property can change your life... 

  • (23:35) Hub Extra  

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]]> 1723 ASK474: How would the monopoly strategy work in this situation? PLUS: Should I take a higher deposit? It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, with two never-before-asked questions!  (0:36) Scott wants to know if Rob & Rob request a higher deposit when rent increases during a tenancy, and if that extra deposit should be placed into the deposit protection scheme.  (2:55) Rob's previously invested in lower-value properties in the north, focusing on cash flow and yield. After hearing about the Monopoly strategy on The Property Podcast, he’s considering moving to more expensive properties. He asks Rob & Rob how the strategy works when capital growth becomes the focus over cash flow, and how to manage that shift.  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  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK474: How would the monopoly strategy work in this situation? PLUS: Should I take a higher deposit? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, with two never-before-asked questions!  (0:36) Scott wants to know if Rob & Rob request a higher deposit when rent increases during a tenancy, and if that extra deposit should be placed into the deposit protection scheme.  (2:55) Rob's previously invested in lower-value properties in the north, focusing on cash flow and yield. After hearing about the Monopoly strategy on The Property Podcast, he’s considering moving to more expensive properties. He asks Rob & Rob how the strategy works when capital growth becomes the focus over cash flow, and how to manage that shift.  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  It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, with two never-before-asked questions! 

  • (0:36) Scott wants to know if Rob & Rob request a higher deposit when rent increases during a tenancy, and if that extra deposit should be placed into the deposit protection scheme. 

  • (2:55) Rob's previously invested in lower-value properties in the north, focusing on cash flow and yield. After hearing about the Monopoly strategy on The Property Podcast, he’s considering moving to more expensive properties. He asks Rob & Rob how the strategy works when capital growth becomes the focus over cash flow, and how to manage that shift. 

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]]> 509 The End Game You spend years building your property portfolio, but have you ever stopped to think about your endgame? In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are talking exit strategies, walking you through a typical investor scenario and exploring the different options you can take when it comes time to cash in, scale down, or pass it on.    (0:55) News story of the week.  (3:14) What’s your property endgame?  (4:12) A typical investor scenario and exit options…  (5:55) Option 1: Keep all the properties.  (7:45) Option 2: What happens if you sell everything?  (9:20) Option 3: What if you pay off all the debt?  (11:05) The more advanced options…   (18:25) What would Rob & Rob do?  (23:40) Hub Extra.     Links mentioned:  The eviction heavies stoking the fires of Spain’s property crisis  The Choir Of Man   The scenario:  You’re hitting retirement age with a £3 million portfolio and £1 million of debt. Your properties have doubled in value since you bought them, and your leverage has halved. For simplicity, let’s say that’s 10 properties at £300K each.    You’re generating pre-tax:  £210K income (7% yield)   £50K mortgage costs (5% rate)   £42K other costs (20%)   £118K profit     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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 The End Game full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You spend years building your property portfolio, but have you ever stopped to think about your endgame? In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are talking exit strategies, walking you through a typical investor scenario and exploring the different options you can take when it comes time to cash in, scale down, or pass it on.    (0:55) News story of the week.  (3:14) What’s your property endgame?  (4:12) A typical investor scenario and exit options…  (5:55) Option 1: Keep all the properties.  (7:45) Option 2: What happens if you sell everything?  (9:20) Option 3: What if you pay off all the debt?  (11:05) The more advanced options…   (18:25) What would Rob & Rob do?  (23:40) Hub Extra.     Links mentioned:  The eviction heavies stoking the fires of Spain’s property crisis  The Choir Of Man   The scenario:  You’re hitting retirement age with a £3 million portfolio and £1 million of debt. Your properties have doubled in value since you bought them, and your leverage has halved. For simplicity, let’s say that’s 10 properties at £300K each.    You’re generating pre-tax:  £210K income (7% yield)   £50K mortgage costs (5% rate)   £42K other costs (20%)   £118K profit     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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest You spend years building your property portfolio, but have you ever stopped to think about your endgame? In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are talking exit strategies, walking you through a typical investor scenario and exploring the different options you can take when it comes time to cash in, scale down, or pass it on. 

 

  • (0:55) News story of the week. 
  • (3:14) What’s your property endgame? 
  • (4:12) A typical investor scenario and exit options… 
  • (5:55) Option 1: Keep all the properties. 
  • (7:45) Option 2: What happens if you sell everything? 
  • (9:20) Option 3: What if you pay off all the debt? 
  • (11:05) The more advanced options…  
  • (18:25) What would Rob & Rob do? 
  • (23:40) Hub Extra.  

 

Links mentioned: 


The scenario: 

You’re hitting retirement age with a £3 million portfolio and £1 million of debt. Your properties have doubled in value since you bought them, and your leverage has halved. For simplicity, let’s say that’s 10 properties at £300K each. 

 

You’re generating pre-tax: 

  • £210K income (7% yield)  
  • £50K mortgage costs (5% rate)  
  • £42K other costs (20%)  
  • £118K profit  

 

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]]> 1544 ASK473: Can I deduct my own management costs? PLUS: Is it time to buy in Dubai? It’s time for the latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two great questions lined up for you this week!   (0:35) Amy has four properties in her own name and one in a limited company, which she wants to grow fast. Her accountant has suggested the company manage her personal properties, charging a fee to boost profits and reduce her personal tax. She asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on this strategy and any potential pitfalls.  (3:15) Volodymyr is interested to know if Rob & Rob have any plans to invest in Dubai for themselves or clients. He’s curious about the buying process and what strategies they recommend for those looking to invest in the Dubai 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  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK473: Can I deduct my own management costs? PLUS: Is it time to buy in Dubai? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two great questions lined up for you this week!   (0:35) Amy has four properties in her own name and one in a limited company, which she wants to grow fast. Her accountant has suggested the company manage her personal properties, charging a fee to boost profits and reduce her personal tax. She asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on this strategy and any potential pitfalls.  (3:15) Volodymyr is interested to know if Rob & Rob have any plans to invest in Dubai for themselves or clients. He’s curious about the buying process and what strategies they recommend for those looking to invest in the Dubai 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  It’s time for the latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two great questions lined up for you this week!  


(0:35) Amy has four properties in her own name and one in a limited company, which she wants to grow fast. Her accountant has suggested the company manage her personal properties, charging a fee to boost profits and reduce her personal tax. She asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on this strategy and any potential pitfalls. 


(3:15) Volodymyr is interested to know if Rob & Rob have any plans to invest in Dubai for themselves or clients. He’s curious about the buying process and what strategies they recommend for those looking to invest in the Dubai market. 


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]]> 358 This proven system maps your dream life What if the key to success in property and life was as simple as getting crystal clear on what you actually want? In today's episode, Rob & Rob explain “dreamlining”: a powerful and proven method to map out your dream life and build a plan to make it real.    Get your FREE dreamline spreadsheet here.    (0:35) News story of the week.  (1:55) What is a Property Dreamline?  (5:29) How to set your Dreamline timeframes.  (6:20) The key categories…  (7:08) Filling out the Dreamline spreadsheet.  (7:30) Short-term goal examples.  (9:40) Long-term goal examples.  (11:05) How to overcome goal-setting blocks.  (12:43) Turning your Dreamline into reality.  (15:54) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 This proven system maps your dream life full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What if the key to success in property and life was as simple as getting crystal clear on what you actually want? In today's episode, Rob & Rob explain “dreamlining”: a powerful and proven method to map out your dream life and build a plan to make it real.    Get your FREE dreamline spreadsheet here.    (0:35) News story of the week.  (1:55) What is a Property Dreamline?  (5:29) How to set your Dreamline timeframes.  (6:20) The key categories…  (7:08) Filling out the Dreamline spreadsheet.  (7:30) Short-term goal examples.  (9:40) Long-term goal examples.  (11:05) How to overcome goal-setting blocks.  (12:43) Turning your Dreamline into reality.  (15:54) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  What if the key to success in property and life was as simple as getting crystal clear on what you actually want? In today's episode, Rob & Rob explain “dreamlining”: a powerful and proven method to map out your dream life and build a plan to make it real. 

 

Get your FREE dreamline spreadsheet here. 

 

  • (0:35) News story of the week. 
  • (1:55) What is a Property Dreamline? 
  • (5:29) How to set your Dreamline timeframes. 
  • (6:20) The key categories… 
  • (7:08) Filling out the Dreamline spreadsheet. 
  • (7:30) Short-term goal examples. 
  • (9:40) Long-term goal examples. 
  • (11:05) How to overcome goal-setting blocks. 
  • (12:43) Turning your Dreamline into reality. 
  • (15:54) Hub Extra. 

 

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]]> 1049 ASK472: Will we have a recession next year? PLUS: Do I have to pay CGT on this sale? It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!  (0:36) Dave is contemplating selling one of his properties, but he's also concerned about the possibility of a looming recession. He wants to know Rob & Rob's perspective on the current market and whether a recession is on the horizon.  (3:50) Jack had to relocate for work shortly after purchasing his flat back in 2020. During his absence, he got permission from his lender to rent it out. Now that he’s back living in the flat, he’s considering selling and wants to know if there’s any capital gains tax relief for situations like this.  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  Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!  (0:36) Dave is contemplating selling one of his properties, but he's also concerned about the possibility of a looming recession. He wants to know Rob & Rob's perspective on the current market and whether a recession is on the horizon.  (3:50) Jack had to relocate for work shortly after purchasing his flat back in 2020. During his absence, he got permission from his lender to rent it out. Now that he’s back living in the flat, he’s considering selling and wants to know if there’s any capital gains tax relief for situations like this.  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  It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in! 


  • (0:36) Dave is contemplating selling one of his properties, but he's also concerned about the possibility of a looming recession. He wants to know Rob & Rob's perspective on the current market and whether a recession is on the horizon. 
  • (3:50) Jack had to relocate for work shortly after purchasing his flat back in 2020. During his absence, he got permission from his lender to rent it out. Now that he’s back living in the flat, he’s considering selling and wants to know if there’s any capital gains tax relief for situations like this. 


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]]> 415 The worst areas to invest in 2025 Rob & Rob often talk about the best places to invest in property, but what about the ones you should avoid? Today, they’re ruffling a few feathers as they reveal the worst places to invest in 2025, from weak capital growth to poor fundamentals, they’ll help you steer clear of locations that could lead to costly mistakes.    (0:45) New story of the week.  (3:05) The worst places to invest in 2025.  (4:05) A location to avoid if you’re chasing growth.  (5:50) An area where landlords are having a tough time.  (8:16) High prices + low returns = bad combination.  (10:45) Holiday let spots to avoid.  (12:30) Places that lack strong economic fundamentals. (16:44) What you should be doing instead.   (18:18) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  How buy-to-let returns stack up after a decade of ownership  Sprive  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 The worst areas to invest in 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob often talk about the best places to invest in property, but what about the ones you should avoid? Today, they’re ruffling a few feathers as they reveal the worst places to invest in 2025, from weak capital growth to poor fundamentals, they’ll help you steer clear of locations that could lead to costly mistakes.    (0:45) New story of the week.  (3:05) The worst places to invest in 2025.  (4:05) A location to avoid if you’re chasing growth.  (5:50) An area where landlords are having a tough time.  (8:16) High prices + low returns = bad combination.  (10:45) Holiday let spots to avoid.  (12:30) Places that lack strong economic fundamentals. (16:44) What you should be doing instead.   (18:18) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  How buy-to-let returns stack up after a decade of ownership  Sprive  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Rob & Rob often talk about the best places to invest in property, but what about the ones you should avoid? Today, they’re ruffling a few feathers as they reveal the worst places to invest in 2025, from weak capital growth to poor fundamentals, they’ll help you steer clear of locations that could lead to costly mistakes. 

 

  • (0:45) New story of the week. 
  • (3:05) The worst places to invest in 2025. 
  • (4:05) A location to avoid if you’re chasing growth. 
  • (5:50) An area where landlords are having a tough time. 
  • (8:16) High prices + low returns = bad combination. 
  • (10:45) Holiday let spots to avoid. 
  • (12:30) Places that lack strong economic fundamentals.
  • (16:44) What you should be doing instead.  
  • (18:18) Hub Extra. 

 

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]]> 1253 ASK471: What should I do with £30k? PLUS: Will house prices ever get cheaper? Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two cracking questions lined up this week!  (0:40) After years of analysis paralysis, Craig thinks he’s ready to take action. With £30K saved to invest, he wants to know if he should dive into a buy-to-let in a hotspot like Derby or Manchester or should he hold off until he’s saved more cash. What would Rob & Rob do, if they were in his shoes?  (4:25) Andrew’s keen to get The Robs’ thoughts on whether house price to earnings ratios will ever return to historic levels, or are today’s levels the new normal?  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  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK471: What should I do with £30k? PLUS: Will house prices ever get cheaper? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two cracking questions lined up this week!  (0:40) After years of analysis paralysis, Craig thinks he’s ready to take action. With £30K saved to invest, he wants to know if he should dive into a buy-to-let in a hotspot like Derby or Manchester or should he hold off until he’s saved more cash. What would Rob & Rob do, if they were in his shoes?  (4:25) Andrew’s keen to get The Robs’ thoughts on whether house price to earnings ratios will ever return to historic levels, or are today’s levels the new normal?  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  Another Tuesday, another Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two cracking questions lined up this week! 


  • (0:40) After years of analysis paralysis, Craig thinks he’s ready to take action. With £30K saved to invest, he wants to know if he should dive into a buy-to-let in a hotspot like Derby or Manchester or should he hold off until he’s saved more cash. What would Rob & Rob do, if they were in his shoes? 


  • (4:25) Andrew’s keen to get The Robs’ thoughts on whether house price to earnings ratios will ever return to historic levels, or are today’s levels the new normal? 


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]]> 457 April 2025 Market Update This month’s market update brings you a major insider scoop, as Rob B reveals the story that’s crippling the construction industry right now and what it could mean for the market and you as an investor.    (0:55) Kicking off this month’s market update with house prices...  (4:05) Key details from the planning and infrastructure bill.  (5:05) Rob B’s huge insider insights revealed…  (9:55) What’s the latest on commonhold?  (11:02) Let’s get an update on mortgages…  (12:29) Interesting research on rental affordability.  (14:13) News from the Scottish Parliament.  (15:25) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  House prices:  Halifax house price index  Rightmove house price index  Zoopla house price index  Building/Commonhold:  Guide to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill  Commonhold White Paper  Mortgages/Rents/Politics:  Mortgage lenders slash rates but deals going fast  Just 5% of rental homes now affordable for benefits claimants  Green politician wants to ban all evictions during winter  Hub Extra: AeroPress  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 April 2025 Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This month’s market update brings you a major insider scoop, as Rob B reveals the story that’s crippling the construction industry right now and what it could mean for the market and you as an investor.    (0:55) Kicking off this month’s market update with house prices...  (4:05) Key details from the planning and infrastructure bill.  (5:05) Rob B’s huge insider insights revealed…  (9:55) What’s the latest on commonhold?  (11:02) Let’s get an update on mortgages…  (12:29) Interesting research on rental affordability.  (14:13) News from the Scottish Parliament.  (15:25) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  House prices:  Halifax house price index  Rightmove house price index  Zoopla house price index  Building/Commonhold:  Guide to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill  Commonhold White Paper  Mortgages/Rents/Politics:  Mortgage lenders slash rates but deals going fast  Just 5% of rental homes now affordable for benefits claimants  Green politician wants to ban all evictions during winter  Hub Extra: AeroPress  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest This month’s market update brings you a major insider scoop, as Rob B reveals the story that’s crippling the construction industry right now and what it could mean for the market and you as an investor. 

 

  • (0:55) Kicking off this month’s market update with house prices... 
  • (4:05) Key details from the planning and infrastructure bill. 
  • (5:05) Rob B’s huge insider insights revealed… 
  • (9:55) What’s the latest on commonhold? 
  • (11:02) Let’s get an update on mortgages… 
  • (12:29) Interesting research on rental affordability. 
  • (14:13) News from the Scottish Parliament. 
  • (15:25) Hub Extra. 

 

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]]> 1092 ASK470: Help! Which house should I sell? PLUS: Is this auction buy a bad idea? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we tackle your property dilemmas.  (0:35) Haley’s planning to relocate and faces a dilemma whether to sell her residential home in Sheffield or buy-to-let property in Brighton to fund the move. With pros and cons for each, plus tax implications, she turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice.  (6:37) Rob’s ready to buy his first property, but after finding one at auction and discovering it has an overage clause, he’s concerned the numbers won’t add up, and asks the guys if it’s a smart move.  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  Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 ASK470: Help! Which house should I sell? PLUS: Is this auction buy a bad idea? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we tackle your property dilemmas.  (0:35) Haley’s planning to relocate and faces a dilemma whether to sell her residential home in Sheffield or buy-to-let property in Brighton to fund the move. With pros and cons for each, plus tax implications, she turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice.  (6:37) Rob’s ready to buy his first property, but after finding one at auction and discovering it has an overage clause, he’s concerned the numbers won’t add up, and asks the guys if it’s a smart move.  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  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we tackle your property dilemmas. 


  • (0:35) Haley’s planning to relocate and faces a dilemma whether to sell her residential home in Sheffield or buy-to-let property in Brighton to fund the move. With pros and cons for each, plus tax implications, she turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice. 


  • (6:37) Rob’s ready to buy his first property, but after finding one at auction and discovering it has an overage clause, he’s concerned the numbers won’t add up, and asks the guys if it’s a smart move. 


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]]> 589 Your biggest property questions – answered Property investing comes with plenty of questions, and after years of running a multi-million-pound property business and working with hundreds of investors, Rob & Rob have heard them all. Join us as they answer the top 10 most-asked questions...    Speak to one of our Portfolio Managers for FREE and see how we can help your property investment journey!    (0:40) News story of the week  (4:52) How do I get my deposit together?   (6:55) How do I grow my portfolio?  (8:50) How do I find the best area to invest?  (10:30) Where should I invest and what returns can I expect?   (13:50) Flats or houses—which is better for growth?  (16:35) Can I actually get a BTL mortgage?   (19:24) Why does Property Hub Invest focus on premium properties?  (21:40) Why not just find the deal myself, instead of paying you a fee?  (24:10) Do Rob & Rob and the team invest in these too?   (24:45) Can things go wrong in property?   (26:50) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  £1.6 billion regeneration creates new UK investment hotspot  UKREiiF 2025  TPP433: House vs flats  TPP023: The beginners guide to BTL mortgages  Andrew Schulz: LIFE  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 Your biggest property questions – answered full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Property investing comes with plenty of questions, and after years of running a multi-million-pound property business and working with hundreds of investors, Rob & Rob have heard them all. Join us as they answer the top 10 most-asked questions...    Speak to one of our Portfolio Managers for FREE and see how we can help your property investment journey!    (0:40) News story of the week  (4:52) How do I get my deposit together?   (6:55) How do I grow my portfolio?  (8:50) How do I find the best area to invest?  (10:30) Where should I invest and what returns can I expect?   (13:50) Flats or houses—which is better for growth?  (16:35) Can I actually get a BTL mortgage?   (19:24) Why does Property Hub Invest focus on premium properties?  (21:40) Why not just find the deal myself, instead of paying you a fee?  (24:10) Do Rob & Rob and the team invest in these too?   (24:45) Can things go wrong in property?   (26:50) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  £1.6 billion regeneration creates new UK investment hotspot  UKREiiF 2025  TPP433: House vs flats  TPP023: The beginners guide to BTL mortgages  Andrew Schulz: LIFE  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Property investing comes with plenty of questions, and after years of running a multi-million-pound property business and working with hundreds of investors, Rob & Rob have heard them all. Join us as they answer the top 10 most-asked questions... 

 

Speak to one of our Portfolio Managers for FREE and see how we can help your property investment journey! 

 

  • (0:40) News story of the week 
  • (4:52) How do I get my deposit together?  
  • (6:55) How do I grow my portfolio? 
  • (8:50) How do I find the best area to invest? 
  • (10:30) Where should I invest and what returns can I expect?  
  • (13:50) Flats or houses—which is better for growth? 
  • (16:35) Can I actually get a BTL mortgage?  
  • (19:24) Why does Property Hub Invest focus on premium properties? 
  • (21:40) Why not just find the deal myself, instead of paying you a fee? 
  • (24:10) Do Rob & Rob and the team invest in these too?  
  • (24:45) Can things go wrong in property?  
  • (26:50) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 1734 ASK469: How do I start when I have cash but no job? PLUS: How can I know if this company is legit? It’s that time again! Let’s get into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob with two new great listener queries…  (0:40) With a background in construction and £150K to invest, Rhys and his girlfriend are diving into flipping properties with the goal to build a rental portfolio. But with Rhys unable to work due to a disability, securing mortgages is a challenge, so he turns to Rob & Rob for advice on their strategy.  (4:00) Alex wants to invest in HMOs in the North while living in the South, but with so many sourcing agents out there and wary of working with one remotely, he asks the guys what due diligence he should do to ensure they’re legitimate.  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 Inves Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK469: How do I start when I have cash but no job? PLUS: How can I know if this company is legit? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s that time again! Let’s get into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob with two new great listener queries…  (0:40) With a background in construction and £150K to invest, Rhys and his girlfriend are diving into flipping properties with the goal to build a rental portfolio. But with Rhys unable to work due to a disability, securing mortgages is a challenge, so he turns to Rob & Rob for advice on their strategy.  (4:00) Alex wants to invest in HMOs in the North while living in the South, but with so many sourcing agents out there and wary of working with one remotely, he asks the guys what due diligence he should do to ensure they’re legitimate.  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 Inves It’s that time again! Let’s get into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob with two new great listener queries… 


  • (0:40) With a background in construction and £150K to invest, Rhys and his girlfriend are diving into flipping properties with the goal to build a rental portfolio. But with Rhys unable to work due to a disability, securing mortgages is a challenge, so he turns to Rob & Rob for advice on their strategy. 


  • (4:00) Alex wants to invest in HMOs in the North while living in the South, but with so many sourcing agents out there and wary of working with one remotely, he asks the guys what due diligence he should do to ensure they’re legitimate. 


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]]> 530 TPP627: Does property REALLY beat shares? It’s the age-old battle – property vs shares, but which investment truly comes out on top? Join us as Rob & Rob deep dive into the data to put this debate to the test. They break down past performance, future potential, pros and cons, and share key takeaways to help you decide which investment is best for your financial goals. From past performance to future potential, they break down the pros, cons, and key takeaways to help you decide which is best for you.    (0:56) News story of the week.  (3:15) The debate begins…  (4:30) How has each performed in the past?  (9:20) Looking to the future.    (16:15) Which works best for you?   (18:15) So, who wins?  (20:53) Hub extra.    Links mentioned:  Buying beats renting: First-time buyer mortgage repayments 20 per cent lower than rent across Great Britain  Day One  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP627: Does property REALLY beat shares? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the age-old battle – property vs shares, but which investment truly comes out on top? Join us as Rob & Rob deep dive into the data to put this debate to the test. They break down past performance, future potential, pros and cons, and share key takeaways to help you decide which investment is best for your financial goals. From past performance to future potential, they break down the pros, cons, and key takeaways to help you decide which is best for you.    (0:56) News story of the week.  (3:15) The debate begins…  (4:30) How has each performed in the past?  (9:20) Looking to the future.    (16:15) Which works best for you?   (18:15) So, who wins?  (20:53) Hub extra.    Links mentioned:  Buying beats renting: First-time buyer mortgage repayments 20 per cent lower than rent across Great Britain  Day One  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s the age-old battle – property vs shares, but which investment truly comes out on top? Join us as Rob & Rob deep dive into the data to put this debate to the test. They break down past performance, future potential, pros and cons, and share key takeaways to help you decide which investment is best for your financial goals. From past performance to future potential, they break down the pros, cons, and key takeaways to help you decide which is best for you. 

 

  • (0:56) News story of the week. 
  • (3:15) The debate begins… 
  • (4:30) How has each performed in the past? 
  • (9:20) Looking to the future.   
  • (16:15) Which works best for you?  
  • (18:15) So, who wins? 
  • (20:53) Hub extra. 

 

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]]> 1465 ASK468: I've doubled my money! Should I sell? PLUS: What do I do about my non-paying tenant? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:51) After five years of owning a buy-to-let in Manchester and dealing with costly repairs and a stressful insurance claim our mystery listener is debating the property's future and asks Rob & Rob if it’s time to sell and reinvest elsewhere.  (4:10) Rafael’s tenant is three months behind on rent due to illness and struggling to stick to a payment plan. With recent legal changes, he wants to know his rights for recovering rent and if needed eviction.  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  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK468: I've doubled my money! Should I sell? PLUS: What do I do about my non-paying tenant? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:51) After five years of owning a buy-to-let in Manchester and dealing with costly repairs and a stressful insurance claim our mystery listener is debating the property's future and asks Rob & Rob if it’s time to sell and reinvest elsewhere.  (4:10) Rafael’s tenant is three months behind on rent due to illness and struggling to stick to a payment plan. With recent legal changes, he wants to know his rights for recovering rent and if needed eviction.  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  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners! 

  • (0:51) After five years of owning a buy-to-let in Manchester and dealing with costly repairs and a stressful insurance claim our mystery listener is debating the property's future and asks Rob & Rob if it’s time to sell and reinvest elsewhere. 


  • (4:10) Rafael’s tenant is three months behind on rent due to illness and struggling to stick to a payment plan. With recent legal changes, he wants to know his rights for recovering rent and if needed eviction. 


Enjoy the show? 

]]> 455 TPP626: Market Update: March 2025 A multibillion-pound firm is making the major move from commercial to residential property – but what’s driving this shift, and what does it mean for investors? In today’s market update, Rob & Rob break down the implications and what it could signal for the future of the market.  Plus, find out how to get your hands on Rob & Rob’s exclusive Sunday Times article – for free!   (0:48) News story of the week.  (1:45) Huge news that affects the big picture!  (5:00) What’s going on with house prices?  (7:20) The biggest price gap between houses and flats in 30 years.  (10:00) The latest from the house of commons.  (12:10) All you need to know about EPC’s.  (14:30) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Commercial landlord Landsec pivots to residential property  Sunday Times  House prices:  Halifax house price index  Nationwide house price index  Rightmove house price index  Houses vs flats:  Gap between prices of UK flats and houses ‘widest in 30 years’  Legislation:  Scotland could see PRS investment increase as rent controls end  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP626: Market Update: March 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A multibillion-pound firm is making the major move from commercial to residential property – but what’s driving this shift, and what does it mean for investors? In today’s market update, Rob & Rob break down the implications and what it could signal for the future of the market.  Plus, find out how to get your hands on Rob & Rob’s exclusive Sunday Times article – for free!   (0:48) News story of the week.  (1:45) Huge news that affects the big picture!  (5:00) What’s going on with house prices?  (7:20) The biggest price gap between houses and flats in 30 years.  (10:00) The latest from the house of commons.  (12:10) All you need to know about EPC’s.  (14:30) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Commercial landlord Landsec pivots to residential property  Sunday Times  House prices:  Halifax house price index  Nationwide house price index  Rightmove house price index  Houses vs flats:  Gap between prices of UK flats and houses ‘widest in 30 years’  Legislation:  Scotland could see PRS investment increase as rent controls end  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  A multibillion-pound firm is making the major move from commercial to residential property – but what’s driving this shift, and what does it mean for investors? In today’s market update, Rob & Rob break down the implications and what it could signal for the future of the market. 

Plus, find out how to get your hands on Rob & Rob’s exclusive Sunday Times article – for free!  

  • (0:48) News story of the week. 
  • (1:45) Huge news that affects the big picture! 
  • (5:00) What’s going on with house prices? 
  • (7:20) The biggest price gap between houses and flats in 30 years. 
  • (10:00) The latest from the house of commons. 
  • (12:10) All you need to know about EPC’s. 
  • (14:30) Hub Extra. 


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]]> 1100 ASK467: How do I handle this mortgage fee? PLUS: What will the next crash be like? Two new questions, two fresh answers - let’s dive in!  (0:40) Kishan has five properties in his portfolio, and with several remortgages due soon, he’s weighing up his options on arrangement fees and asks Rob & Rob if it’s better to pay upfront or roll the cost into the loan.  (4:52) Gareth’s curious about property crashes and wants to know how they’re defined, if there’s a specific percentage drop that signals a crash, and what steps investors can take to protect their portfolios from the impact.  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  Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK467: How do I handle this mortgage fee? PLUS: What will the next crash be like? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two new questions, two fresh answers - let’s dive in!  (0:40) Kishan has five properties in his portfolio, and with several remortgages due soon, he’s weighing up his options on arrangement fees and asks Rob & Rob if it’s better to pay upfront or roll the cost into the loan.  (4:52) Gareth’s curious about property crashes and wants to know how they’re defined, if there’s a specific percentage drop that signals a crash, and what steps investors can take to protect their portfolios from the impact.  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  Two new questions, two fresh answers - let’s dive in! 

(0:40) Kishan has five properties in his portfolio, and with several remortgages due soon, he’s weighing up his options on arrangement fees and asks Rob & Rob if it’s better to pay upfront or roll the cost into the loan. 

(4:52) Gareth’s curious about property crashes and wants to know how they’re defined, if there’s a specific percentage drop that signals a crash, and what steps investors can take to protect their portfolios from the impact. 

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]]> 431 AOB112: A simple framework to grow any business Fresh from their Dubai event, Rob & Rob discuss the mechanics of growing a £100m property business. They break down the key components of their operation and explain how upgrading specific “cogs” can create a ripple effect across the business. Plus, they share their strategies for predicting and planning for future challenges to keep things running like a well-oiled machine.  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  Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 AOB112: A simple framework to grow any business full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Fresh from their Dubai event, Rob & Rob discuss the mechanics of growing a £100m property business. They break down the key components of their operation and explain how upgrading specific “cogs” can create a ripple effect across the business. Plus, they share their strategies for predicting and planning for future challenges to keep things running like a well-oiled machine.  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  Fresh from their Dubai event, Rob & Rob discuss the mechanics of growing a £100m property business. They break down the key components of their operation and explain how upgrading specific “cogs” can create a ripple effect across the business. Plus, they share their strategies for predicting and planning for future challenges to keep things running like a well-oiled machine. 

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]]> 935 TPP625: The Monopoly Strategy: Step-By-Step A while back we developed what we call The Monopoly Strategy – and in this episode, Rob & Rob break it down step by step. They share their experiences from building their own portfolios to help you master the game and build your own empire! (0:55) News story of the week.  (2:50) What exactly is the Monopoly Strategy?  (4:00) How to set up your game…  (5:10) The most critical part of the game – buying.  (13:10) Upgrading your portfolio to the next level.  (21:45) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  BTL product availability reaches record high: Moneyfacts  TPP535: The Monopoly Strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio  Aer  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP625: The Monopoly Strategy: Step-By-Step full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A while back we developed what we call The Monopoly Strategy – and in this episode, Rob & Rob break it down step by step. They share their experiences from building their own portfolios to help you master the game and build your own empire! (0:55) News story of the week.  (2:50) What exactly is the Monopoly Strategy?  (4:00) How to set up your game…  (5:10) The most critical part of the game – buying.  (13:10) Upgrading your portfolio to the next level.  (21:45) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  BTL product availability reaches record high: Moneyfacts  TPP535: The Monopoly Strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio  Aer  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  A while back we developed what we call The Monopoly Strategy – and in this episode, Rob & Rob break it down step by step. They share their experiences from building their own portfolios to help you master the game and build your own empire!

  • (0:55) News story of the week. 
  • (2:50) What exactly is the Monopoly Strategy? 
  • (4:00) How to set up your game… 
  • (5:10) The most critical part of the game – buying. 
  • (13:10) Upgrading your portfolio to the next level. 
  • (21:45) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 1441 ASK466: Should I splash out on staging? PLUS: Can my tenants just leave like this? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.  (0:40) Jackie’s tenants signed a one-year agreement but gave notice and moved out two months early. She wants to know if they're obliged to pay rent until the end of the contract, or until their notice period ends. What advice will Rob & Rob give?  (0:30) John’s renovating a small mid-terrace in an upmarket area with the intention of selling and asks the guys if it’s worth staging the property to potentially attract higher bids.  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  Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK466: Should I splash out on staging? PLUS: Can my tenants just leave like this? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.  (0:40) Jackie’s tenants signed a one-year agreement but gave notice and moved out two months early. She wants to know if they're obliged to pay rent until the end of the contract, or until their notice period ends. What advice will Rob & Rob give?  (0:30) John’s renovating a small mid-terrace in an upmarket area with the intention of selling and asks the guys if it’s worth staging the property to potentially attract higher bids.  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  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions. 

  • (0:40) Jackie’s tenants signed a one-year agreement but gave notice and moved out two months early. She wants to know if they're obliged to pay rent until the end of the contract, or until their notice period ends. What advice will Rob & Rob give? 


  • (0:30) John’s renovating a small mid-terrace in an upmarket area with the intention of selling and asks the guys if it’s worth staging the property to potentially attract higher bids. 


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]]> 415 TPP624: "I would’ve made more doing nothing!" One investor’s shocking strategy shift From starting with just £5,000 to tackling multiple conversions and development projects, Anushe’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. As an architect and long-time listener, she used her expertise to build her portfolio - until a shocking realisation made her completely switch strategy. Rob & Rob dive into this fascinating story, packed with insights every investor can learn from.  (0:53) News story of the week  (2:34) Join the team!  (3:02) An incredible strategy  (4:13) Getting started  (7:43) What could go wrong...  (9:18) A change in strategy  (11:49) Working with investors  (16:43) I would’ve made more doing nothing...  (23:44) The switch to long-term Buy-to-Let  (28:47) Building a portfolio  (29:42) Has hands-off investing worked out?  (30:52) The end goal  (31:47) Deciding your strategy  (35:10) The impact of the market  (36:25) The conviction to change  (37:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rotten Tomatoes  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub From starting with just £5,000 to tackling multiple conversions and development projects, Anushe’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. As an architect and long-time listener, she used her expertise to build her portfolio - until a shocking realisation made her completely switch strategy. Rob & Rob dive into this fascinating story, packed with insights every investor can learn from.  (0:53) News story of the week  (2:34) Join the team!  (3:02) An incredible strategy  (4:13) Getting started  (7:43) What could go wrong...  (9:18) A change in strategy  (11:49) Working with investors  (16:43) I would’ve made more doing nothing...  (23:44) The switch to long-term Buy-to-Let  (28:47) Building a portfolio  (29:42) Has hands-off investing worked out?  (30:52) The end goal  (31:47) Deciding your strategy  (35:10) The impact of the market  (36:25) The conviction to change  (37:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rotten Tomatoes  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  From starting with just £5,000 to tackling multiple conversions and development projects, Anushe’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. As an architect and long-time listener, she used her expertise to build her portfolio - until a shocking realisation made her completely switch strategy. Rob & Rob dive into this fascinating story, packed with insights every investor can learn from. 

  • (0:53) News story of the week 
  • (2:34) Join the team! 
  • (3:02) An incredible strategy 
  • (4:13) Getting started 
  • (7:43) What could go wrong... 
  • (9:18) A change in strategy 
  • (11:49) Working with investors 
  • (16:43) I would’ve made more doing nothing... 
  • (23:44) The switch to long-term Buy-to-Let 
  • (28:47) Building a portfolio 
  • (29:42) Has hands-off investing worked out? 
  • (30:52) The end goal 
  • (31:47) Deciding your strategy 
  • (35:10) The impact of the market 
  • (36:25) The conviction to change 
  • (37:55) Hub Extra 


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]]> 2577 ASK465: Is this a good way to start out in property? PLUS: Do I need to get my tenants out fast? Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!     (0:55) Jamie currently rents in the Southeast and plans to invest in a more affordable area like Manchester or Derby. His goal is to buy, renovate, and eventually turn the property into serviced accommodation. Concerned about covering both rent and a mortgage and unsure he’ll get a loan approved far from home, he asks Rob & Rob how to navigate these hurdles and when property investing starts to feel easier.  (7:45) Mark owns two buy to let properties, one being his former family home. He’s keen to move back into his home next year, but with tenants currently living there and the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill, he's concerned about how to handle the situation and asks the guys for their 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK465: Is this a good way to start out in property? PLUS: Do I need to get my tenants out fast? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!     (0:55) Jamie currently rents in the Southeast and plans to invest in a more affordable area like Manchester or Derby. His goal is to buy, renovate, and eventually turn the property into serviced accommodation. Concerned about covering both rent and a mortgage and unsure he’ll get a loan approved far from home, he asks Rob & Rob how to navigate these hurdles and when property investing starts to feel easier.  (7:45) Mark owns two buy to let properties, one being his former family home. He’s keen to move back into his home next year, but with tenants currently living there and the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill, he's concerned about how to handle the situation and asks the guys for their 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!    

(0:55) Jamie currently rents in the Southeast and plans to invest in a more affordable area like Manchester or Derby. His goal is to buy, renovate, and eventually turn the property into serviced accommodation. Concerned about covering both rent and a mortgage and unsure he’ll get a loan approved far from home, he asks Rob & Rob how to navigate these hurdles and when property investing starts to feel easier. 

(7:45) Mark owns two buy to let properties, one being his former family home. He’s keen to move back into his home next year, but with tenants currently living there and the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill, he's concerned about how to handle the situation and asks the guys for their advice. 

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]]> 684 TPP623: Mortgage Market Update With interest rates coming down, things are looking up, but there’s one pesky challenge that's still on investors' radars - down-valuations! Joined by our mortgage expert, Rob & Rob tackle the touchy topic no one else is talking about, discussing the latest updates and expert advice on what you can do to ensure it doesn’t derail your next deal.  (1:00) News story of the week.  (2:25) Our mortgage expert shares his key insights…  (3:15) What’s the current state of the mortgage market?  (4:50) The latest on interest rates.  (6:30) How does he manage client expectations?  (9:50) What’s a realistic rate for investors now?  (11:20) Should you tie arrangement fees into your mortgage?  (13:58) What’s lender sentiment like right now?  (15:30) Anything new around mortgage products?  (16:45) What’s the latest updates on down valuations…  (24:00) How’s sentiment around them?  (24:25) How to stay positive with down valuations as an investor.  (31:05) Expert forecast for the next 12 months.  (32:20) What options are available to expats?  (33:40) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  EPC C by 2030: Government Consults on Big Changes for Private Rented Sector  Pliability  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP623: Mortgage Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With interest rates coming down, things are looking up, but there’s one pesky challenge that's still on investors' radars - down-valuations! Joined by our mortgage expert, Rob & Rob tackle the touchy topic no one else is talking about, discussing the latest updates and expert advice on what you can do to ensure it doesn’t derail your next deal.  (1:00) News story of the week.  (2:25) Our mortgage expert shares his key insights…  (3:15) What’s the current state of the mortgage market?  (4:50) The latest on interest rates.  (6:30) How does he manage client expectations?  (9:50) What’s a realistic rate for investors now?  (11:20) Should you tie arrangement fees into your mortgage?  (13:58) What’s lender sentiment like right now?  (15:30) Anything new around mortgage products?  (16:45) What’s the latest updates on down valuations…  (24:00) How’s sentiment around them?  (24:25) How to stay positive with down valuations as an investor.  (31:05) Expert forecast for the next 12 months.  (32:20) What options are available to expats?  (33:40) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  EPC C by 2030: Government Consults on Big Changes for Private Rented Sector  Pliability  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  With interest rates coming down, things are looking up, but there’s one pesky challenge that's still on investors' radars - down-valuations! Joined by our mortgage expert, Rob & Rob tackle the touchy topic no one else is talking about, discussing the latest updates and expert advice on what you can do to ensure it doesn’t derail your next deal. 

  • (1:00) News story of the week. 
  • (2:25) Our mortgage expert shares his key insights… 
  • (3:15) What’s the current state of the mortgage market? 
  • (4:50) The latest on interest rates. 
  • (6:30) How does he manage client expectations? 
  • (9:50) What’s a realistic rate for investors now? 
  • (11:20) Should you tie arrangement fees into your mortgage? 
  • (13:58) What’s lender sentiment like right now? 
  • (15:30) Anything new around mortgage products? 
  • (16:45) What’s the latest updates on down valuations… 
  • (24:00) How’s sentiment around them? 
  • (24:25) How to stay positive with down valuations as an investor. 
  • (31:05) Expert forecast for the next 12 months. 
  • (32:20) What options are available to expats? 
  • (33:40) Hub Extra. 

 

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]]> 2131 ASK464: Is it time to expand? PLUS: Can my letting agent deduct tax? Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back to help two more listeners with their property dilemmas…  (0:40) With five buy-to-let properties under his belt, Ryan’s considering leveraging his portfolio further. Unsure of the best strategy in the current market and £180K to invest, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice.  (3:42)  Lisa’s an expat in Abu Dhabi, who owns two properties back home and is eyeing a third. While researching management agencies, she came across a non-resident tax regulation, which mentions deductions from rental income - something she didn’t know about. Now she’s asking if Rob & Rob can shed some light on whether this applies to her.   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  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK464: Is it time to expand? PLUS: Can my letting agent deduct tax? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back to help two more listeners with their property dilemmas…  (0:40) With five buy-to-let properties under his belt, Ryan’s considering leveraging his portfolio further. Unsure of the best strategy in the current market and £180K to invest, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice.  (3:42)  Lisa’s an expat in Abu Dhabi, who owns two properties back home and is eyeing a third. While researching management agencies, she came across a non-resident tax regulation, which mentions deductions from rental income - something she didn’t know about. Now she’s asking if Rob & Rob can shed some light on whether this applies to her.   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  Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back to help two more listeners with their property dilemmas… 

  • (0:40) With five buy-to-let properties under his belt, Ryan’s considering leveraging his portfolio further. Unsure of the best strategy in the current market and £180K to invest, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice. 


  • (3:42)  Lisa’s an expat in Abu Dhabi, who owns two properties back home and is eyeing a third. While researching management agencies, she came across a non-resident tax regulation, which mentions deductions from rental income - something she didn’t know about. Now she’s asking if Rob & Rob can shed some light on whether this applies to her.  


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]]> 378 TPP622: We debate the future of property… with AI! AI is shaking things up! This week, Rob & Rob put their 2025 property predictions to the test against AI itself – will she back their insights or call them out? Tune in to find out how AI can help you challenge your thinking and level up your property game – plus, discover the techniques to make AI work best for you.  (0:45) News story of the week.  (02:00) Rob & Rob debate the future of property… with AI!   (03:00) What did she think of their predictions?  (04:39) Where does AI think The Robs got it wrong?  (7:25) AI breaks down her probabilities for each prediction.  (9:55) AI gives the guys some harsh feedback.  (11:55) AI weighs in on their interest rate predictions.  (15:00) The big question – who’s predictions are right?  (16:00) Most important of all… who’s better looking?  (17:05) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  When will interest rates go down again and how do they affect mortgages?  Claude  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP622: We debate the future of property… with AI! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub AI is shaking things up! This week, Rob & Rob put their 2025 property predictions to the test against AI itself – will she back their insights or call them out? Tune in to find out how AI can help you challenge your thinking and level up your property game – plus, discover the techniques to make AI work best for you.  (0:45) News story of the week.  (02:00) Rob & Rob debate the future of property… with AI!   (03:00) What did she think of their predictions?  (04:39) Where does AI think The Robs got it wrong?  (7:25) AI breaks down her probabilities for each prediction.  (9:55) AI gives the guys some harsh feedback.  (11:55) AI weighs in on their interest rate predictions.  (15:00) The big question – who’s predictions are right?  (16:00) Most important of all… who’s better looking?  (17:05) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  When will interest rates go down again and how do they affect mortgages?  Claude  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  AI is shaking things up! This week, Rob & Rob put their 2025 property predictions to the test against AI itself – will she back their insights or call them out? Tune in to find out how AI can help you challenge your thinking and level up your property game – plus, discover the techniques to make AI work best for you. 

  • (0:45) News story of the week. 
  • (02:00) Rob & Rob debate the future of property… with AI!  
  • (03:00) What did she think of their predictions? 
  • (04:39) Where does AI think The Robs got it wrong? 
  • (7:25) AI breaks down her probabilities for each prediction. 
  • (9:55) AI gives the guys some harsh feedback. 
  • (11:55) AI weighs in on their interest rate predictions. 
  • (15:00) The big question – who’s predictions are right? 
  • (16:00) Most important of all… who’s better looking? 
  • (17:05) Hub Extra. 


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]]> 1252 ASK463: How can I use the equity in my home? PLUS: How can I track mortgage rates? It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into some brilliant listener questions!  (0:41) Jane was gifted her parents' house, now worth around £650K. Keen to kickstart her property portfolio, she’s torn between renting it out or selling to release equity for a smaller buy-to-let. With no current income, she’s unsure about mortgage options – what will Rob & Rob suggest?  (4:02) With both his personal and buy-to-let fixed-rate mortgages ending soon, Jack wants to know the best place to find a reliable resource for up-to-date mortgage data, ideally by email.  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  Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK463: How can I use the equity in my home? PLUS: How can I track mortgage rates? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into some brilliant listener questions!  (0:41) Jane was gifted her parents' house, now worth around £650K. Keen to kickstart her property portfolio, she’s torn between renting it out or selling to release equity for a smaller buy-to-let. With no current income, she’s unsure about mortgage options – what will Rob & Rob suggest?  (4:02) With both his personal and buy-to-let fixed-rate mortgages ending soon, Jack wants to know the best place to find a reliable resource for up-to-date mortgage data, ideally by email.  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  It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into some brilliant listener questions! 

  • (0:41) Jane was gifted her parents' house, now worth around £650K. Keen to kickstart her property portfolio, she’s torn between renting it out or selling to release equity for a smaller buy-to-let. With no current income, she’s unsure about mortgage options – what will Rob & Rob suggest? 


  • (4:02) With both his personal and buy-to-let fixed-rate mortgages ending soon, Jack wants to know the best place to find a reliable resource for up-to-date mortgage data, ideally by email. 


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]]> 397 TPP621: February Market Update 2025 Always take the headlines with a pinch of salt – and this week, Rob & Rob prove why as they challenge the news with their insider insights. Plus, rents are falling – wait, what? Join us for this month’s market update, where we bring you the facts, not fiction, to help you thrive as a property investor! (1:55) Let’s find out what’s going on in the market…  (2:11) How are house prices looking this year?  (5:20) Conflicting insights about build to rent schemes.  (11:02) Have rents fallen for the first time since 2019?  (12:45) Sentiment around the Renter Rights Bill.  (14:00) Updates on landlord licensing.  (16:43) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Sign-up for our Dubai event here  House Prices:   Zoopla house price index  Nationwide house price index  Rightmove shows 1.7% increase in asking prices  Where will house prices rise the most in the UK in 2025?  Build To Rent: Private equity steps up bets on UK rental sector  Rents: Average rents fall for the first time since 2019  Renters Rights Bill/Government: Landlord confidence improves but huge fear of Renters Rights Bill  Licensing Schemes: Landlords face borough-wide licensing as council adopts new powershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0db9b2t  Hub Extra: The Traitors  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP621: February Market Update 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Always take the headlines with a pinch of salt – and this week, Rob & Rob prove why as they challenge the news with their insider insights. Plus, rents are falling – wait, what? Join us for this month’s market update, where we bring you the facts, not fiction, to help you thrive as a property investor! (1:55) Let’s find out what’s going on in the market…  (2:11) How are house prices looking this year?  (5:20) Conflicting insights about build to rent schemes.  (11:02) Have rents fallen for the first time since 2019?  (12:45) Sentiment around the Renter Rights Bill.  (14:00) Updates on landlord licensing.  (16:43) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Sign-up for our Dubai event here  House Prices:   Zoopla house price index  Nationwide house price index  Rightmove shows 1.7% increase in asking prices  Where will house prices rise the most in the UK in 2025?  Build To Rent: Private equity steps up bets on UK rental sector  Rents: Average rents fall for the first time since 2019  Renters Rights Bill/Government: Landlord confidence improves but huge fear of Renters Rights Bill  Licensing Schemes: Landlords face borough-wide licensing as council adopts new powershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0db9b2t  Hub Extra: The Traitors  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Always take the headlines with a pinch of salt – and this week, Rob & Rob prove why as they challenge the news with their insider insights. Plus, rents are falling – wait, what? Join us for this month’s market update, where we bring you the facts, not fiction, to help you thrive as a property investor!

  • (1:55) Let’s find out what’s going on in the market… 
  • (2:11) How are house prices looking this year? 
  • (5:20) Conflicting insights about build to rent schemes. 
  • (11:02) Have rents fallen for the first time since 2019? 
  • (12:45) Sentiment around the Renter Rights Bill. 
  • (14:00) Updates on landlord licensing. 
  • (16:43) Hub Extra 


Links mentioned: 

Sign-up for our Dubai event here 

House Prices:  


Build To Rent:


Rents:


Renters Rights Bill/Government:


Licensing Schemes:


Hub Extra:


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]]> 1213 ASK462: How can I use £100k to get into refurbs? PLUS: Help, I've just been handed the management! It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob and we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week!   (0:43) Andrew has been dreaming of getting into property and thanks to a recent £100,000 inheritance he’s finally in a position where he can get started, but he’s wondering if Rob & Rob can shed some light on how he can find the right property and if an interest-only mortgage is the right option for him.  (5:51) Last year Jal completed on a new-build flat in London, and he’s found himself in a position where the developer has handed over the management of the block to the owners. Jal is a pretty hands-off investor, so he’s asking Rob & Rob what he should do next – should he contact the other owners, or should he leave it to his estate agent to handle?  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  Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob and we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week!   (0:43) Andrew has been dreaming of getting into property and thanks to a recent £100,000 inheritance he’s finally in a position where he can get started, but he’s wondering if Rob & Rob can shed some light on how he can find the right property and if an interest-only mortgage is the right option for him.  (5:51) Last year Jal completed on a new-build flat in London, and he’s found himself in a position where the developer has handed over the management of the block to the owners. Jal is a pretty hands-off investor, so he’s asking Rob & Rob what he should do next – should he contact the other owners, or should he leave it to his estate agent to handle?  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  It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob and we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week!

 

  • (0:43) Andrew has been dreaming of getting into property and thanks to a recent £100,000 inheritance he’s finally in a position where he can get started, but he’s wondering if Rob & Rob can shed some light on how he can find the right property and if an interest-only mortgage is the right option for him. 


  • (5:51) Last year Jal completed on a new-build flat in London, and he’s found himself in a position where the developer has handed over the management of the block to the owners. Jal is a pretty hands-off investor, so he’s asking Rob & Rob what he should do next – should he contact the other owners, or should he leave it to his estate agent to handle? 


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 601 AOB: Revealing our business goals for 2025 In our first AOB of the year, Rob & Rob waste no time diving into their biggest plans for 2025. After celebrating the best financial year ever, they’re aiming even higher - more deals, bigger deals, and ambitious growth for their £100m property business!  They share exactly how they plan to make it happen and reveal the “secret source” that changed the game for them.  Want to know more about the business they discuss? Check out Property Hub Invest here.    Links mentioned:   Learn about our first ever Dubai Event here  Check out our jobs here  Listen to Rob & Robs hotspots episode here    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  Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 AOB: Revealing our business goals for 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In our first AOB of the year, Rob & Rob waste no time diving into their biggest plans for 2025. After celebrating the best financial year ever, they’re aiming even higher - more deals, bigger deals, and ambitious growth for their £100m property business!  They share exactly how they plan to make it happen and reveal the “secret source” that changed the game for them.  Want to know more about the business they discuss? Check out Property Hub Invest here.    Links mentioned:   Learn about our first ever Dubai Event here  Check out our jobs here  Listen to Rob & Robs hotspots episode here    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  In our first AOB of the year, Rob & Rob waste no time diving into their biggest plans for 2025. After celebrating the best financial year ever, they’re aiming even higher - more deals, bigger deals, and ambitious growth for their £100m property business! 

They share exactly how they plan to make it happen and reveal the “secret source” that changed the game for them. 

Want to know more about the business they discuss? Check out Property Hub Invest here. 

 

Links mentioned:  

 

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]]> 722 TPP620: Do THIS to make 2025 your best year yet As we wrap up the first month of 2025, how are your New Year's property goals looking? Be honest!  Join your own personal Mr Motivators Rob & Rob as they share the steps and hard-earned knowledge they've gained from their own challenges to help you stay positive and get your property goals on track. Is this the life-changing podcast they claim it to be - tune in to find out!   (0:45) News story of the week.  (2:14) Getting self-motivated as a property investor…  (4:38) Is property investment worth being self-motivated?  (5:08) How to motivate your mindset.  (13:23) Setting actionable steps for success.  (15:13) Accountability and motivation techniques…  (19:53) How to improve your energy levels.  (21:49) Cutting out distractions for focus.  (22:48) What can you do today to make a difference?  (24:05) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within  David Schwartz: The Magic of Thinking Big  Richard Branson: Losing My Virginity  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP620: Do THIS to make 2025 your best year yet full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub As we wrap up the first month of 2025, how are your New Year's property goals looking? Be honest!  Join your own personal Mr Motivators Rob & Rob as they share the steps and hard-earned knowledge they've gained from their own challenges to help you stay positive and get your property goals on track. Is this the life-changing podcast they claim it to be - tune in to find out!   (0:45) News story of the week.  (2:14) Getting self-motivated as a property investor…  (4:38) Is property investment worth being self-motivated?  (5:08) How to motivate your mindset.  (13:23) Setting actionable steps for success.  (15:13) Accountability and motivation techniques…  (19:53) How to improve your energy levels.  (21:49) Cutting out distractions for focus.  (22:48) What can you do today to make a difference?  (24:05) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within  David Schwartz: The Magic of Thinking Big  Richard Branson: Losing My Virginity  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  As we wrap up the first month of 2025, how are your New Year's property goals looking? Be honest! 

Join your own personal Mr Motivators Rob & Rob as they share the steps and hard-earned knowledge they've gained from their own challenges to help you stay positive and get your property goals on track. Is this the life-changing podcast they claim it to be - tune in to find out!  

  • (0:45) News story of the week. 
  • (2:14) Getting self-motivated as a property investor… 
  • (4:38) Is property investment worth being self-motivated? 
  • (5:08) How to motivate your mindset. 
  • (13:23) Setting actionable steps for success. 
  • (15:13) Accountability and motivation techniques… 
  • (19:53) How to improve your energy levels. 
  • (21:49) Cutting out distractions for focus. 
  • (22:48) What can you do today to make a difference? 
  • (24:05) Hub Extra. 

 

Links mentioned: 


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]]> 1649 ASK461: How do I stay positive? PLUS: Should I agree a rent reduction? Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!    (0:40) Despite being successful in his property investment journey, Kenny finds that owning more properties and having more free time often leads to him overthinking and worrying. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on staying positive, plus book and podcast recommendations to keep a clear, constructive mindset.  (5:30) Isaac’s tenant has requested a rent reduction, but with rising costs to cover himself, he’s unsure what to do and asks the guys for their thoughts - what will they say?  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  Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK461: How do I stay positive? PLUS: Should I agree a rent reduction? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!    (0:40) Despite being successful in his property investment journey, Kenny finds that owning more properties and having more free time often leads to him overthinking and worrying. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on staying positive, plus book and podcast recommendations to keep a clear, constructive mindset.  (5:30) Isaac’s tenant has requested a rent reduction, but with rising costs to cover himself, he’s unsure what to do and asks the guys for their thoughts - what will they say?  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  Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!   

  • (0:40) Despite being successful in his property investment journey, Kenny finds that owning more properties and having more free time often leads to him overthinking and worrying. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on staying positive, plus book and podcast recommendations to keep a clear, constructive mindset. 


  • (5:30) Isaac’s tenant has requested a rent reduction, but with rising costs to cover himself, he’s unsure what to do and asks the guys for their thoughts - what will they say? 


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 538 TPP619: Our property hotspots for 2025 Rob & Rob are back with their hotspots for 2025, sharing their run-down of the best places to invest this year and why these locations deserve your attention.  Don’t forget to secure your spot for our free online event here!  (1:15) News story of the week.  (4:05) 2025 hotspots begin…  (4:44) Investment goldmine with fundamentals to match.  (6:35) The powerhouse city.  (8:30) One of our all-time favourites.  (10:30) An area of regeneration transformation.  (12:45) Rob & Rob’s wildcard.  (17:20) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Find out more about our Dubai event here  Order Rob D’s best-selling book 7 Myths About Money  New rules ban rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Bill  Learn about the Ripple Effect  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP619: Our property hotspots for 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with their hotspots for 2025, sharing their run-down of the best places to invest this year and why these locations deserve your attention.  Don’t forget to secure your spot for our free online event here!  (1:15) News story of the week.  (4:05) 2025 hotspots begin…  (4:44) Investment goldmine with fundamentals to match.  (6:35) The powerhouse city.  (8:30) One of our all-time favourites.  (10:30) An area of regeneration transformation.  (12:45) Rob & Rob’s wildcard.  (17:20) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Find out more about our Dubai event here  Order Rob D’s best-selling book 7 Myths About Money  New rules ban rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Bill  Learn about the Ripple Effect  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Rob & Rob are back with their hotspots for 2025, sharing their run-down of the best places to invest this year and why these locations deserve your attention. 

Don’t forget to secure your spot for our free online event here! 

  • (1:15) News story of the week. 
  • (4:05) 2025 hotspots begin… 
  • (4:44) Investment goldmine with fundamentals to match. 
  • (6:35) The powerhouse city. 
  • (8:30) One of our all-time favourites. 
  • (10:30) An area of regeneration transformation. 
  • (12:45) Rob & Rob’s wildcard. 
  • (17:20) Hub Extra. 


Links mentioned: 


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]]> 1147 ASK460: Is this plan too risky? PLUS: Can I avoid stamp duty? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:40) Sarah owns two buy-to-let properties with a total value of £700k and 50% equity in each. She’s debating taking £50K from the properties to combine with her savings to buy a third property. Worried it’s too risky, she turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (4:08) Currently a homeowner, Chris is looking at buying a second property to rent out. But with the increased stamp duty for second properties, he asks if there’s a way to avoid it or if it’s just something landlords must absorb.  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  Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK460: Is this plan too risky? PLUS: Can I avoid stamp duty? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:40) Sarah owns two buy-to-let properties with a total value of £700k and 50% equity in each. She’s debating taking £50K from the properties to combine with her savings to buy a third property. Worried it’s too risky, she turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (4:08) Currently a homeowner, Chris is looking at buying a second property to rent out. But with the increased stamp duty for second properties, he asks if there’s a way to avoid it or if it’s just something landlords must absorb.  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  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners! 

  • (0:40) Sarah owns two buy-to-let properties with a total value of £700k and 50% equity in each. She’s debating taking £50K from the properties to combine with her savings to buy a third property. Worried it’s too risky, she turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 


  • (4:08) Currently a homeowner, Chris is looking at buying a second property to rent out. But with the increased stamp duty for second properties, he asks if there’s a way to avoid it or if it’s just something landlords must absorb. 


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 385 TPP618: Predictions for 2025 It’s that time of year again - Rob & Rob are back with their 2025 property predictions! Drawing on many years of experience and knowledge from running a £100m property business, they’re putting their reputations on the line once again. Will they go big or play it safe? Press play to find out!  Ready to kick-start your property investment journey in 2025? Book a FREE call with one of our portfolio managers today!  (0:55) News story of the week…  (2:25) Rob & Rob’s predictions for 2025!  (3:20) Kicking off with their predictions for house prices.  (7:45) Which cities do The Robs believe will best perform this year?  (16:45) How about rents?  (19:35) Will 2025 see rises or cuts for interest rates?  (21:25) From property to the stock market with FTSE predictions.  (25:09) Is Bitcoin back again?  (31:44) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Politicians propose landlords should pay compensation to tenants who are evicted  House prices predictions:  Hamptons  Savills  Rightmove  Nationwide  Rent growth predictions:  Hamptons  Rightmove  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP618: Predictions for 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s that time of year again - Rob & Rob are back with their 2025 property predictions! Drawing on many years of experience and knowledge from running a £100m property business, they’re putting their reputations on the line once again. Will they go big or play it safe? Press play to find out!  Ready to kick-start your property investment journey in 2025? Book a FREE call with one of our portfolio managers today!  (0:55) News story of the week…  (2:25) Rob & Rob’s predictions for 2025!  (3:20) Kicking off with their predictions for house prices.  (7:45) Which cities do The Robs believe will best perform this year?  (16:45) How about rents?  (19:35) Will 2025 see rises or cuts for interest rates?  (21:25) From property to the stock market with FTSE predictions.  (25:09) Is Bitcoin back again?  (31:44) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Politicians propose landlords should pay compensation to tenants who are evicted  House prices predictions:  Hamptons  Savills  Rightmove  Nationwide  Rent growth predictions:  Hamptons  Rightmove  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s that time of year again - Rob & Rob are back with their 2025 property predictions! Drawing on many years of experience and knowledge from running a £100m property business, they’re putting their reputations on the line once again. Will they go big or play it safe? Press play to find out! 

Ready to kick-start your property investment journey in 2025? Book a FREE call with one of our portfolio managers today! 

  • (0:55) News story of the week… 
  • (2:25) Rob & Rob’s predictions for 2025! 
  • (3:20) Kicking off with their predictions for house prices. 
  • (7:45) Which cities do The Robs believe will best perform this year? 
  • (16:45) How about rents? 
  • (19:35) Will 2025 see rises or cuts for interest rates? 
  • (21:25) From property to the stock market with FTSE predictions. 
  • (25:09) Is Bitcoin back again? 
  • (31:44) Hub Extra 

 

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House prices predictions: 


Rent growth predictions: 


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]]> 2386 ASK459: How do I execute the monopoly strategy? PLUS: How will leasehold reform affect me? Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…  (0:47) On the verge of buying his fourth property, Mike’s considering his long-term plan and wants to know more about the Monopoly Strategy. He’s curious about how it works and when is the right time to execute it – so he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and advice.  (4:50) Riz is in the process of buying an apartment in Manchester and, after reading about the Leasehold Reform, he wants to know how these changes could affect him moving forward.  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  Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK459: How do I execute the monopoly strategy? PLUS: How will leasehold reform affect me? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…  (0:47) On the verge of buying his fourth property, Mike’s considering his long-term plan and wants to know more about the Monopoly Strategy. He’s curious about how it works and when is the right time to execute it – so he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and advice.  (4:50) Riz is in the process of buying an apartment in Manchester and, after reading about the Leasehold Reform, he wants to know how these changes could affect him moving forward.  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  Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions… 

  • (0:47) On the verge of buying his fourth property, Mike’s considering his long-term plan and wants to know more about the Monopoly Strategy. He’s curious about how it works and when is the right time to execute it – so he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and advice. 


  • (4:50) Riz is in the process of buying an apartment in Manchester and, after reading about the Leasehold Reform, he wants to know how these changes could affect him moving forward. 


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 501 TPP617: 7 Myths About Money – And the truth about finding financial freedom (launch day!) It’s here! Rob D’s latest book has officially dropped and trust us - this isn’t your typical economics read.  In this conversation, Rob explains how he wrote the book with listeners of this podcast in mind – and shares the main ways where he sees people thinking about money the wrong way...  Be sure to grab your copy here!   (0:48) News story of the week.  (2:30) Lets find out about Rob D’s new book…  (5:08) Why now, and why this topic?  (8:00) Let’s dive into the myths…  (12:04) The most controversial myth…  (18:45) Where should you be putting your focus?  (21:15) What will you learn from this book?  (23:45) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  7 Myths About Money Renters’ Rights Bill moves to key report stage  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP617: 7 Myths About Money – And the truth about finding financial freedom (launch day!) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s here! Rob D’s latest book has officially dropped and trust us - this isn’t your typical economics read.  In this conversation, Rob explains how he wrote the book with listeners of this podcast in mind – and shares the main ways where he sees people thinking about money the wrong way...  Be sure to grab your copy here!   (0:48) News story of the week.  (2:30) Lets find out about Rob D’s new book…  (5:08) Why now, and why this topic?  (8:00) Let’s dive into the myths…  (12:04) The most controversial myth…  (18:45) Where should you be putting your focus?  (21:15) What will you learn from this book?  (23:45) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  7 Myths About Money Renters’ Rights Bill moves to key report stage  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s here! Rob D’s latest book has officially dropped and trust us - this isn’t your typical economics read. 

In this conversation, Rob explains how he wrote the book with listeners of this podcast in mind – and shares the main ways where he sees people thinking about money the wrong way... 

Be sure to grab your copy here!  

  • (0:48) News story of the week. 
  • (2:30) Lets find out about Rob D’s new book… 
  • (5:08) Why now, and why this topic? 
  • (8:00) Let’s dive into the myths… 
  • (12:04) The most controversial myth… 
  • (18:45) Where should you be putting your focus? 
  • (21:15) What will you learn from this book? 
  • (23:45) Hub Extra. 

 

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]]> 1733 ASK458: A Sneak Peek at Rob D’s New Book It’s our first Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and we’re starting the year with a bang as Rob D gives us an exclusive sneak peek into his brand-new book, Seven Myths About Money.  Don’t miss out on the exclusive pre-order benefits - click here to get yours now!  (0:40) This week’s mystery caller is buzzing with excitement about the new book launch and asks Rob D to spill the beans on what we can expect.  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  Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 ASK458: A Sneak Peek at Rob D’s New Book full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s our first Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and we’re starting the year with a bang as Rob D gives us an exclusive sneak peek into his brand-new book, Seven Myths About Money.  Don’t miss out on the exclusive pre-order benefits - click here to get yours now!  (0:40) This week’s mystery caller is buzzing with excitement about the new book launch and asks Rob D to spill the beans on what we can expect.  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  It’s our first Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and we’re starting the year with a bang as Rob D gives us an exclusive sneak peek into his brand-new book, Seven Myths About Money. 

Don’t miss out on the exclusive pre-order benefits - click here to get yours now! 

  • (0:40) This week’s mystery caller is buzzing with excitement about the new book launch and asks Rob D to spill the beans on what we can expect. 


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]]> 640 TPP616: Why Property Investors Always Win – And How to Join Them Today, Rob & Rob discuss why property is the investment that can truly change your life. From the core fundamentals that keep it strong, even in tough times, to why 2025 could be the perfect time to take the leap, we’ve got all the insights you need to kickstart your property journey. (0:50) Why is property such a great investment – let’s find out…  (3:00) How does property investment offer long-term growth?  (4:20) The power of leverage.  (10:00) What makes property investment grow with inflation?  (11:45) Why does the rental market continue to grow?  (14:40) Why 2025 is the perfect time to start investing.  (19:29) What makes property an easy investment?    Links mentioned:  Last chance to pre-order Rob D’s new book, Seven Myths About Money (and secure exclusive bonuses!)    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 TPP616: Why Property Investors Always Win – And How to Join Them full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Today, Rob & Rob discuss why property is the investment that can truly change your life. From the core fundamentals that keep it strong, even in tough times, to why 2025 could be the perfect time to take the leap, we’ve got all the insights you need to kickstart your property journey. (0:50) Why is property such a great investment – let’s find out…  (3:00) How does property investment offer long-term growth?  (4:20) The power of leverage.  (10:00) What makes property investment grow with inflation?  (11:45) Why does the rental market continue to grow?  (14:40) Why 2025 is the perfect time to start investing.  (19:29) What makes property an easy investment?    Links mentioned:  Last chance to pre-order Rob D’s new book, Seven Myths About Money (and secure exclusive bonuses!)    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Today, Rob & Rob discuss why property is the investment that can truly change your life. From the core fundamentals that keep it strong, even in tough times, to why 2025 could be the perfect time to take the leap, we’ve got all the insights you need to kickstart your property journey.

  • (0:50) Why is property such a great investment – let’s find out… 
  • (3:00) How does property investment offer long-term growth? 
  • (4:20) The power of leverage. 
  • (10:00) What makes property investment grow with inflation? 
  • (11:45) Why does the rental market continue to grow? 
  • (14:40) Why 2025 is the perfect time to start investing. 
  • (19:29) What makes property an easy investment? 

 

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]]> 1576 TPP615: Our reflections and lessons from 2024 This Boxing Day, Rob & Rob look back on the year that was 2024 - from the property market to world events and even a bit of personal reflection. They share the latest updates on their business and how they’re gearing up for an even bigger 2025.   (0:45) How did the property market shape up in 2024?  (2:50) Latest thoughts on the 18-year property cycle.  (3:30) What been the impact of the political events?  (4:55) Reflections on 2024 as a whole.  (7:20) Rob & Rob share their thoughts and ambitions for 2025.    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP615: Our reflections and lessons from 2024 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This Boxing Day, Rob & Rob look back on the year that was 2024 - from the property market to world events and even a bit of personal reflection. They share the latest updates on their business and how they’re gearing up for an even bigger 2025.   (0:45) How did the property market shape up in 2024?  (2:50) Latest thoughts on the 18-year property cycle.  (3:30) What been the impact of the political events?  (4:55) Reflections on 2024 as a whole.  (7:20) Rob & Rob share their thoughts and ambitions for 2025.    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  This Boxing Day, Rob & Rob look back on the year that was 2024 - from the property market to world events and even a bit of personal reflection. They share the latest updates on their business and how they’re gearing up for an even bigger 2025.  

  • (0:45) How did the property market shape up in 2024? 
  • (2:50) Latest thoughts on the 18-year property cycle. 
  • (3:30) What been the impact of the political events? 
  • (4:55) Reflections on 2024 as a whole. 
  • (7:20) Rob & Rob share their thoughts and ambitions for 2025. 

 

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]]> 642 TPP614: Our best episodes of 2024 As 2024 wraps up, Rob & Rob look back and share their favourite episodes of the year. Whether you’re new to the podcast or a longtime fan, this is your chance to revisit the biggest hits – or discover the gems you might have missed!  (1:25) Rob B’s must-listen episode of the year.  (3:37) Rob D’s personal favourite from this year’s lineup.  (6:45) Producer Dan shares his standout episode of the year.  (8:18) Most popular episode of 2024 chosen by our listeners.  (10:45) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  TPP594: Has the 18 Year Property Cycle failed us?  TPP581: 7 property disasters we've had in the last 12 months!  TPP571: Update on the silent property crash   TPP575: What on earth is happening with house prices?  TPP565: Our 2024 property predictions: Will the market crash?  TPP567: Hotspots for 2024  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP614: Our best episodes of 2024 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub As 2024 wraps up, Rob & Rob look back and share their favourite episodes of the year. Whether you’re new to the podcast or a longtime fan, this is your chance to revisit the biggest hits – or discover the gems you might have missed!  (1:25) Rob B’s must-listen episode of the year.  (3:37) Rob D’s personal favourite from this year’s lineup.  (6:45) Producer Dan shares his standout episode of the year.  (8:18) Most popular episode of 2024 chosen by our listeners.  (10:45) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  TPP594: Has the 18 Year Property Cycle failed us?  TPP581: 7 property disasters we've had in the last 12 months!  TPP571: Update on the silent property crash   TPP575: What on earth is happening with house prices?  TPP565: Our 2024 property predictions: Will the market crash?  TPP567: Hotspots for 2024  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  As 2024 wraps up, Rob & Rob look back and share their favourite episodes of the year. Whether you’re new to the podcast or a longtime fan, this is your chance to revisit the biggest hits – or discover the gems you might have missed! 

  • (1:25) Rob B’s must-listen episode of the year. 
  • (3:37) Rob D’s personal favourite from this year’s lineup. 
  • (6:45) Producer Dan shares his standout episode of the year. 
  • (8:18) Most popular episode of 2024 chosen by our listeners. 
  • (10:45) Hub Extra. 


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]]> 797 TPP613: Reviewing our 2024 predictions (how did we do?) At the start of the year, Rob & Rob made bold predictions about the 2024 property market and much more. Now it’s judgement day - did their forecasts hit the mark, or were they way off? Let’s find out!  (1:00) News story of the week.  (3:25) Let’s kick-off with The Robs’ house price predictions…  (6:25) Did they pick the winning areas, or were they off the mark?  (11:11) What about their rental predictions?  (13:35) Did they nail it or get it wrong with interest rates?  (14:45) How did they do with their FTSE 100 predictions?  (15:40) Boom or bust with Bitcoin?  (17:55) Finally let’s look back at Rob & Rob’s political predictions  (20:15) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Annual house price growth rebounds in November  Minister says ‘rent in advance’ of more than a month to be outlawed  Halifax house price index November 2024  Perplexity  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP613: Reviewing our 2024 predictions (how did we do?) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub At the start of the year, Rob & Rob made bold predictions about the 2024 property market and much more. Now it’s judgement day - did their forecasts hit the mark, or were they way off? Let’s find out!  (1:00) News story of the week.  (3:25) Let’s kick-off with The Robs’ house price predictions…  (6:25) Did they pick the winning areas, or were they off the mark?  (11:11) What about their rental predictions?  (13:35) Did they nail it or get it wrong with interest rates?  (14:45) How did they do with their FTSE 100 predictions?  (15:40) Boom or bust with Bitcoin?  (17:55) Finally let’s look back at Rob & Rob’s political predictions  (20:15) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Annual house price growth rebounds in November  Minister says ‘rent in advance’ of more than a month to be outlawed  Halifax house price index November 2024  Perplexity  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  At the start of the year, Rob & Rob made bold predictions about the 2024 property market and much more. Now it’s judgement day - did their forecasts hit the mark, or were they way off? Let’s find out! 

  • (1:00) News story of the week. 
  • (3:25) Let’s kick-off with The Robs’ house price predictions… 
  • (6:25) Did they pick the winning areas, or were they off the mark? 
  • (11:11) What about their rental predictions? 
  • (13:35) Did they nail it or get it wrong with interest rates? 
  • (14:45) How did they do with their FTSE 100 predictions? 
  • (15:40) Boom or bust with Bitcoin? 
  • (17:55) Finally let’s look back at Rob & Rob’s political predictions 
  • (20:15) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 1395 TPP612: December Market Update December might be here, but the property market isn’t taking a Christmas break yet! In our final market update of the year, Rob & Rob reveal the latest big new stories – from a surprising rental boom flying under the radar to the unexpected house price growth over the past year. (1:11) Let’s start by looking at house prices.  (6:07) What’s the latest on mortgage rates?  (9:05) The shock data from the rental market.  (14:30) Has the leasehold reform timeline finally been revealed?  (15:33) Is Boxing Day really one of the busiest for house viewings?  (16:51) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned: House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  UK property market surges but warnings of Budget’s impact linger  UK property sector hit by fears of resurgent inflation    Mortgages:  Mortgage approvals hit two-year high in pre-Budget rush  Bank of England’s shock warning over long term housing costs  Rents:  Private rent and house prices, UK: November 2024  Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen due to Labour squeeze on landlords  Net migration to the UK hit record 900,000 in 2023  Latest rent control grab by politicians slammed by industry  Leasehold:  Leasehold reform timeline unveiled  Hub Extra:  That Christmas  The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP612: December Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub December might be here, but the property market isn’t taking a Christmas break yet! In our final market update of the year, Rob & Rob reveal the latest big new stories – from a surprising rental boom flying under the radar to the unexpected house price growth over the past year. (1:11) Let’s start by looking at house prices.  (6:07) What’s the latest on mortgage rates?  (9:05) The shock data from the rental market.  (14:30) Has the leasehold reform timeline finally been revealed?  (15:33) Is Boxing Day really one of the busiest for house viewings?  (16:51) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned: House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  UK property market surges but warnings of Budget’s impact linger  UK property sector hit by fears of resurgent inflation    Mortgages:  Mortgage approvals hit two-year high in pre-Budget rush  Bank of England’s shock warning over long term housing costs  Rents:  Private rent and house prices, UK: November 2024  Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen due to Labour squeeze on landlords  Net migration to the UK hit record 900,000 in 2023  Latest rent control grab by politicians slammed by industry  Leasehold:  Leasehold reform timeline unveiled  Hub Extra:  That Christmas  The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest December might be here, but the property market isn’t taking a Christmas break yet! In our final market update of the year, Rob & Rob reveal the latest big new stories – from a surprising rental boom flying under the radar to the unexpected house price growth over the past year.

  • (1:11) Let’s start by looking at house prices. 
  • (6:07) What’s the latest on mortgage rates? 
  • (9:05) The shock data from the rental market. 
  • (14:30) Has the leasehold reform timeline finally been revealed? 
  • (15:33) Is Boxing Day really one of the busiest for house viewings? 
  • (16:51) Hub Extra. 

 

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]]> 1309 ASK457: A question from a very special guest... It’s the last Ask Rob & Rob of 2024, and we’re wrapping it up with a question from the one and only Kris Kringle!   (0:45) It’s official - Rob & Rob are on Santa’s good list this year, all thanks to their free content and advice that’s helped even Santa grow his portfolio! But there’s one thing he’s dying to know: what do the guys have in store for 2025?  Links:  Order Rob D’s new book here   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  Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK457: A question from a very special guest... full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the last Ask Rob & Rob of 2024, and we’re wrapping it up with a question from the one and only Kris Kringle!   (0:45) It’s official - Rob & Rob are on Santa’s good list this year, all thanks to their free content and advice that’s helped even Santa grow his portfolio! But there’s one thing he’s dying to know: what do the guys have in store for 2025?  Links:  Order Rob D’s new book here   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  It’s the last Ask Rob & Rob of 2024, and we’re wrapping it up with a question from the one and only Kris Kringle!  

  • (0:45) It’s official - Rob & Rob are on Santa’s good list this year, all thanks to their free content and advice that’s helped even Santa grow his portfolio! But there’s one thing he’s dying to know: what do the guys have in store for 2025? 


Links: 


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]]> 414 AOB: How we’ll be growing our business in 2025 In this week’s wrap-up episode, Rob & Rob reveal their ambitious plans for 2025. Fresh from their annual planning, they share their strategy for boosting revenue and taking their £100m property business to the next level. After celebrating one of their best financial years yet, they discuss the power of data-driven decisions and reveal the game-changing factor that’s kept their team laser-focused and motivated to achieve this year’s goals!  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  Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 AOB: How we’ll be growing our business in 2025 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this week’s wrap-up episode, Rob & Rob reveal their ambitious plans for 2025. Fresh from their annual planning, they share their strategy for boosting revenue and taking their £100m property business to the next level. After celebrating one of their best financial years yet, they discuss the power of data-driven decisions and reveal the game-changing factor that’s kept their team laser-focused and motivated to achieve this year’s goals!  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  In this week’s wrap-up episode, Rob & Rob reveal their ambitious plans for 2025. Fresh from their annual planning, they share their strategy for boosting revenue and taking their £100m property business to the next level.

After celebrating one of their best financial years yet, they discuss the power of data-driven decisions and reveal the game-changing factor that’s kept their team laser-focused and motivated to achieve this year’s goals! 

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]]> 741 TPP611: Our favourite things of 2024 (Books, tech and more) Every week, Rob & Rob bring you their top picks from what they’ve been reading, watching, listening to - and, of course, their latest AI obsessions! Today, they’re looking back and sharing the ultimate gems and life-changing hacks they now can’t imagine living without.  Plus, Rob D discusses the upcoming release of his exciting new book, Seven Myths About Money, and the exclusive perks of pre-ordering! (1:07) News story of the week.  (2:10) Rob D’s new book: Seven Myths About Money.  (3:21) The best of Hub Extra!  (3:50) Rob & Rob’s must-read books.  (13:04) What’s been the guy's favourite podcast this year?  (19:00) What TV shows have them hooked?  (25:10) The AI and tech they can’t live without.    Links mentioned:  Order Rob D’s new book here  Private rent and house prices, UK: November 2024  Books:  Elon Musk: by Walter Isaacson  Beneath a Scarlet Sky: Mark Sullivan   Taxtopia: The Rebel Accountant  Free Country: George Mahood   Podcast:  MoneyWise  The Rest Is Entertainment  Morgan Housel  Conversations With Tyler  TV:  Shogun  The Gentlemen  Race Across The World   Telemarketers   Welcome To Wrexham  Ted Lasso  Clarkson’s Farm  Tech/AI  ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode  Perplexity  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP611: Our favourite things of 2024 (Books, tech and more) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Every week, Rob & Rob bring you their top picks from what they’ve been reading, watching, listening to - and, of course, their latest AI obsessions! Today, they’re looking back and sharing the ultimate gems and life-changing hacks they now can’t imagine living without.  Plus, Rob D discusses the upcoming release of his exciting new book, Seven Myths About Money, and the exclusive perks of pre-ordering! (1:07) News story of the week.  (2:10) Rob D’s new book: Seven Myths About Money.  (3:21) The best of Hub Extra!  (3:50) Rob & Rob’s must-read books.  (13:04) What’s been the guy's favourite podcast this year?  (19:00) What TV shows have them hooked?  (25:10) The AI and tech they can’t live without.    Links mentioned:  Order Rob D’s new book here  Private rent and house prices, UK: November 2024  Books:  Elon Musk: by Walter Isaacson  Beneath a Scarlet Sky: Mark Sullivan   Taxtopia: The Rebel Accountant  Free Country: George Mahood   Podcast:  MoneyWise  The Rest Is Entertainment  Morgan Housel  Conversations With Tyler  TV:  Shogun  The Gentlemen  Race Across The World   Telemarketers   Welcome To Wrexham  Ted Lasso  Clarkson’s Farm  Tech/AI  ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode  Perplexity  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Every week, Rob & Rob bring you their top picks from what they’ve been reading, watching, listening to - and, of course, their latest AI obsessions! Today, they’re looking back and sharing the ultimate gems and life-changing hacks they now can’t imagine living without. 

Plus, Rob D discusses the upcoming release of his exciting new book, Seven Myths About Money, and the exclusive perks of pre-ordering!

  • (1:07) News story of the week. 
  • (2:10) Rob D’s new book: Seven Myths About Money. 
  • (3:21) The best of Hub Extra! 
  • (3:50) Rob & Rob’s must-read books. 
  • (13:04) What’s been the guy's favourite podcast this year? 
  • (19:00) What TV shows have them hooked? 
  • (25:10) The AI and tech they can’t live without. 

 

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]]> 2013 ASK456: How big is too big? PLUS: My flat has fallen in value! How do I remortgage? Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!   (0:41) Matt’s curious to know at what point does a large portfolio become too much hassle, even with the help of management companies. He’s also keen to get Rob & Rob’s take on why the super-rich don’t leverage property investment as much as other assets like stocks and bonds.  (5:18) After buying his flat in London for £700K two years ago, Marco’s noticed similar properties are now selling for less and is wondering what his best remortgaging options are given the change in market value.  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  Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK456: How big is too big? PLUS: My flat has fallen in value! How do I remortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!   (0:41) Matt’s curious to know at what point does a large portfolio become too much hassle, even with the help of management companies. He’s also keen to get Rob & Rob’s take on why the super-rich don’t leverage property investment as much as other assets like stocks and bonds.  (5:18) After buying his flat in London for £700K two years ago, Marco’s noticed similar properties are now selling for less and is wondering what his best remortgaging options are given the change in market value.  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  Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!  

  • (0:41) Matt’s curious to know at what point does a large portfolio become too much hassle, even with the help of management companies. He’s also keen to get Rob & Rob’s take on why the super-rich don’t leverage property investment as much as other assets like stocks and bonds. 


  • (5:18) After buying his flat in London for £700K two years ago, Marco’s noticed similar properties are now selling for less and is wondering what his best remortgaging options are given the change in market value. 


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]]> 546 TPP610: How to turn a small portfolio into a property empire Ever wonder what it takes to become a property mogul? Carl Tranter has turned a modest portfolio into an investor’s dream, and today, he’s sharing everything! (0:37) News story of the week.  (3:40) Welcome Carl Tranter!  (4:15) How did Carl’s property journey begin?  (5:20) What does his portfolio look like today?  (7:30) When did Carls commercial property investments begin?  (11:05) How did he grow his portfolio so quickly?  (14:02) Did he always have a strategy and goal in mind?  (17:31) How does Carl and his business partner work so successfully together?  (20:50) Let’s learn more about his larger developments.  (27:25) How on earth does he manage it all?  (32:22) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Labour set to build fewer houses than the Tories  Carl Tranter – Urbane Assets  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP610: How to turn a small portfolio into a property empire full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ever wonder what it takes to become a property mogul? Carl Tranter has turned a modest portfolio into an investor’s dream, and today, he’s sharing everything! (0:37) News story of the week.  (3:40) Welcome Carl Tranter!  (4:15) How did Carl’s property journey begin?  (5:20) What does his portfolio look like today?  (7:30) When did Carls commercial property investments begin?  (11:05) How did he grow his portfolio so quickly?  (14:02) Did he always have a strategy and goal in mind?  (17:31) How does Carl and his business partner work so successfully together?  (20:50) Let’s learn more about his larger developments.  (27:25) How on earth does he manage it all?  (32:22) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Labour set to build fewer houses than the Tories  Carl Tranter – Urbane Assets  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Ever wonder what it takes to become a property mogul? Carl Tranter has turned a modest portfolio into an investor’s dream, and today, he’s sharing everything!

  • (0:37) News story of the week. 
  • (3:40) Welcome Carl Tranter! 
  • (4:15) How did Carl’s property journey begin? 
  • (5:20) What does his portfolio look like today? 
  • (7:30) When did Carls commercial property investments begin? 
  • (11:05) How did he grow his portfolio so quickly? 
  • (14:02) Did he always have a strategy and goal in mind? 
  • (17:31) How does Carl and his business partner work so successfully together? 
  • (20:50) Let’s learn more about his larger developments. 
  • (27:25) How on earth does he manage it all? 
  • (32:22) Hub Extra. 

 

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]]> 2169 ASK455: Should I remortgage my home to buy more? PLUS: Who can I report this landlord to? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.  (0:42) Eager to kickstart her property journey, Natalie’s thinking of borrowing against her family home and switching to an interest-only mortgage to buy her first buy-to-let. She turns to Rob & Rob to see if it’s a smart move – what will they say?  (4:30) As a landlord himself, Glenn's frustrated by his vulnerable neighbour’s poor living conditions due to the neglect of the property by the landlord and asks if there's an authority where rogue landlords can be reported.   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  Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK455: Should I remortgage my home to buy more? PLUS: Who can I report this landlord to? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.  (0:42) Eager to kickstart her property journey, Natalie’s thinking of borrowing against her family home and switching to an interest-only mortgage to buy her first buy-to-let. She turns to Rob & Rob to see if it’s a smart move – what will they say?  (4:30) As a landlord himself, Glenn's frustrated by his vulnerable neighbour’s poor living conditions due to the neglect of the property by the landlord and asks if there's an authority where rogue landlords can be reported.   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  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions. 

  • (0:42) Eager to kickstart her property journey, Natalie’s thinking of borrowing against her family home and switching to an interest-only mortgage to buy her first buy-to-let. She turns to Rob & Rob to see if it’s a smart move – what will they say? 


  • (4:30) As a landlord himself, Glenn's frustrated by his vulnerable neighbour’s poor living conditions due to the neglect of the property by the landlord and asks if there's an authority where rogue landlords can be reported.  


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]]> 394 TPP609: November Market Update Love or hate him, Trump’s back - but how much will the political drama across the pond affect the UK property market? And with all the noise around the US election, let’s not overlook the recent rate cuts and what they could mean for mortgages and property prices! Tune in as Rob & Rob break it all down in this month’s market update.  Get all the latest property news every week, completely FREE, by subscribing to our newsletter here!  (0:44) Let's kick off this month’s market update.  (4:00) Are house prices at an all-time high?  (6:28) What’s happening with rents?  (8:08) The latest on mortgages.  (8:45) Quick update on leasehold reform.  (10:15) News on council licence applications.  (11:39) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  TPP475: The 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?  TPP541: The silent property crash  Interest Rates Cut! Will Mortgages Get Cheaper?  House prices:  Rightmove house price index  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Rents:  Rightmove rental tracker  Leasehold:  Leasehold reforms could take five years, Labour MP admits  Council licences:  Landlord-bashing council slammed over its own property failings  Over 2,000 licence applications were approved by Hackney Council after their property licensing schemes had ended  Hub Extra:  Polymarket  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP609: November Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Love or hate him, Trump’s back - but how much will the political drama across the pond affect the UK property market? And with all the noise around the US election, let’s not overlook the recent rate cuts and what they could mean for mortgages and property prices! Tune in as Rob & Rob break it all down in this month’s market update.  Get all the latest property news every week, completely FREE, by subscribing to our newsletter here!  (0:44) Let's kick off this month’s market update.  (4:00) Are house prices at an all-time high?  (6:28) What’s happening with rents?  (8:08) The latest on mortgages.  (8:45) Quick update on leasehold reform.  (10:15) News on council licence applications.  (11:39) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  TPP475: The 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?  TPP541: The silent property crash  Interest Rates Cut! Will Mortgages Get Cheaper?  House prices:  Rightmove house price index  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Rents:  Rightmove rental tracker  Leasehold:  Leasehold reforms could take five years, Labour MP admits  Council licences:  Landlord-bashing council slammed over its own property failings  Over 2,000 licence applications were approved by Hackney Council after their property licensing schemes had ended  Hub Extra:  Polymarket  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest Love or hate him, Trump’s back - but how much will the political drama across the pond affect the UK property market? And with all the noise around the US election, let’s not overlook the recent rate cuts and what they could mean for mortgages and property prices! Tune in as Rob & Rob break it all down in this month’s market update. 

Get all the latest property news every week, completely FREE, by subscribing to our newsletter here! 

  • (0:44) Let's kick off this month’s market update. 
  • (4:00) Are house prices at an all-time high? 
  • (6:28) What’s happening with rents? 
  • (8:08) The latest on mortgages. 
  • (8:45) Quick update on leasehold reform. 
  • (10:15) News on council licence applications. 
  • (11:39) Hub Extra. 

 

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House prices: 


Rents: 


Leasehold: 


Council licences: 


Hub Extra: 

Polymarket 


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]]> 853 ASK454: How do I establish a property's value? PLUS: Should I rent as social housing? Join us for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they answer two more listener questions…   (0:41) Shenton’s looking for the best way to conduct thorough due diligence to get a precise property valuation. With tools like Zoopla often giving broad estimates and limited data on comparable deals, he turns to Rob & Rob for their top tips.  (5:15) Chris has been offered the chance to rent his buy-to-let property through social housing, with a five-year guaranteed yield, annual rent increases, and full property maintenance. He’s wondering if this is a smart move or if it’s too good to be true – what will the guys say?  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  Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK454: How do I establish a property's value? PLUS: Should I rent as social housing? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Join us for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they answer two more listener questions…   (0:41) Shenton’s looking for the best way to conduct thorough due diligence to get a precise property valuation. With tools like Zoopla often giving broad estimates and limited data on comparable deals, he turns to Rob & Rob for their top tips.  (5:15) Chris has been offered the chance to rent his buy-to-let property through social housing, with a five-year guaranteed yield, annual rent increases, and full property maintenance. He’s wondering if this is a smart move or if it’s too good to be true – what will the guys say?  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  Join us for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they answer two more listener questions…  

  • (0:41) Shenton’s looking for the best way to conduct thorough due diligence to get a precise property valuation. With tools like Zoopla often giving broad estimates and limited data on comparable deals, he turns to Rob & Rob for their top tips. 


  • (5:15) Chris has been offered the chance to rent his buy-to-let property through social housing, with a five-year guaranteed yield, annual rent increases, and full property maintenance. He’s wondering if this is a smart move or if it’s too good to be true – what will the guys say? 


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 567 TPP608: How the budget will affect the property market (and the country) The Budget dust has finally settled, and after a week of analysis, we’re revealing the real impact on property investors.     (00:47) News story of the week  (02:12) Stamp duty changes  (12:02) The surprising outcome of capital gains tax  (14:53) Will national insurance increases affect employment?  (20:37) Labour’s first budget Overall reactions  (31:49) How will the budget affect the market?  (32:25) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Pre-order Rob D’s book, Seven Myths About Money  Property Hub YouTube channel  Rory Sutherland’s book    Rory Sutherland on YouTube  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Budget dust has finally settled, and after a week of analysis, we’re revealing the real impact on property investors.     (00:47) News story of the week  (02:12) Stamp duty changes  (12:02) The surprising outcome of capital gains tax  (14:53) Will national insurance increases affect employment?  (20:37) Labour’s first budget Overall reactions  (31:49) How will the budget affect the market?  (32:25) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Pre-order Rob D’s book, Seven Myths About Money  Property Hub YouTube channel  Rory Sutherland’s book    Rory Sutherland on YouTube  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The Budget dust has finally settled, and after a week of analysis, we’re revealing the real impact on property investors.  

 

(00:47) News story of the week 

(02:12) Stamp duty changes 

(12:02) The surprising outcome of capital gains tax 

(14:53) Will national insurance increases affect employment? 

(20:37) Labour’s first budget Overall reactions 

(31:49) How will the budget affect the market? 

(32:25) Hub Extra  


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]]> 2135 ASK453: What if I can't pay the tax when I sell? PLUS: How do I get my dream job in property? Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!   (0:42) Since buying his first property in Derby in 2021, Carl’s now completing on a fourth in Doncaster, with the portfolio’s value increasing by over £80,000 in just three years! With two mortgages due for renewal in 18 months, he's considering remortgaging, but is concerned about the potential impact of capital gains tax if he decides to sell later, and it exceeds the new mortgage. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice - what will they suggest?  (4:35) Luke’s eager to build a career in the property industry, where his true passion lies. With a background in recruitment and customer service, he asks the guys for their tips on breaking into the property world professionally.  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  Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK453: What if I can't pay the tax when I sell? PLUS: How do I get my dream job in property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!   (0:42) Since buying his first property in Derby in 2021, Carl’s now completing on a fourth in Doncaster, with the portfolio’s value increasing by over £80,000 in just three years! With two mortgages due for renewal in 18 months, he's considering remortgaging, but is concerned about the potential impact of capital gains tax if he decides to sell later, and it exceeds the new mortgage. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice - what will they suggest?  (4:35) Luke’s eager to build a career in the property industry, where his true passion lies. With a background in recruitment and customer service, he asks the guys for their tips on breaking into the property world professionally.  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  Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  

  • (0:42) Since buying his first property in Derby in 2021, Carl’s now completing on a fourth in Doncaster, with the portfolio’s value increasing by over £80,000 in just three years! With two mortgages due for renewal in 18 months, he's considering remortgaging, but is concerned about the potential impact of capital gains tax if he decides to sell later, and it exceeds the new mortgage. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice - what will they suggest? 


  • (4:35) Luke’s eager to build a career in the property industry, where his true passion lies. With a background in recruitment and customer service, he asks the guys for their tips on breaking into the property world professionally. 


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]]> 495 TPP607: Budget Reaction: How are property investors affected? The wait is over! After months of anticipation, the budget announcement has finally dropped.  With endless speculation around changes to capital gains tax and more, landlords and investors have been left wondering what these updates mean for their investments.   In this episode, Rob & Rob share their candid reactions and break down the budget’s biggest announcements every investor needs to know.  Find out how these changes could impact the property world and what it means for your investment strategy – tune in now!  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:07:20 -0000 TPP607: Budget Reaction: How are property investors affected? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The wait is over! After months of anticipation, the budget announcement has finally dropped.  With endless speculation around changes to capital gains tax and more, landlords and investors have been left wondering what these updates mean for their investments.   In this episode, Rob & Rob share their candid reactions and break down the budget’s biggest announcements every investor needs to know.  Find out how these changes could impact the property world and what it means for your investment strategy – tune in now!  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The wait is over! After months of anticipation, the budget announcement has finally dropped. 

With endless speculation around changes to capital gains tax and more, landlords and investors have been left wondering what these updates mean for their investments.  

In this episode, Rob & Rob share their candid reactions and break down the budget’s biggest announcements every investor needs to know. 

Find out how these changes could impact the property world and what it means for your investment strategy – tune in now! 

Enjoy the show? 

]]> 579 ASK452: Should I sell up in the south? PLUS: Is it time to cut the rent? Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and answering two more of your questions!    (0:38) With four properties in the South-East, split between personal ownership and a limited company, Richard’s weighing up the investment potential of the area against the rest of the country. He’s considering selling and reinvesting in the North, where he believes yields and growth are more promising. But with costs like capital gains tax and stamp duty, he’s wondering if it’s really worth it. What advice will the guys have for him?  (5:38) Andy just bought a luxury two-bedroom apartment in Manchester City Centre, part of a 400-unit block mostly owned by investors. With many landlords dropping their rents to fill their properties faster, he’s wondering if he should do the same or hold out for the higher income he expected when he bought 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK452: Should I sell up in the south? PLUS: Is it time to cut the rent? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and answering two more of your questions!    (0:38) With four properties in the South-East, split between personal ownership and a limited company, Richard’s weighing up the investment potential of the area against the rest of the country. He’s considering selling and reinvesting in the North, where he believes yields and growth are more promising. But with costs like capital gains tax and stamp duty, he’s wondering if it’s really worth it. What advice will the guys have for him?  (5:38) Andy just bought a luxury two-bedroom apartment in Manchester City Centre, part of a 400-unit block mostly owned by investors. With many landlords dropping their rents to fill their properties faster, he’s wondering if he should do the same or hold out for the higher income he expected when he bought 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and answering two more of your questions!   

  • (0:38) With four properties in the South-East, split between personal ownership and a limited company, Richard’s weighing up the investment potential of the area against the rest of the country. He’s considering selling and reinvesting in the North, where he believes yields and growth are more promising. But with costs like capital gains tax and stamp duty, he’s wondering if it’s really worth it. What advice will the guys have for him? 


  • (5:38) Andy just bought a luxury two-bedroom apartment in Manchester City Centre, part of a 400-unit block mostly owned by investors. With many landlords dropping their rents to fill their properties faster, he’s wondering if he should do the same or hold out for the higher income he expected when he bought it. 


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]]> 611 TPP606: October Mortgage Market Update With the mortgage market in flux, interest rates making headlines, and the upcoming budget looming, the big question is: what’s the smartest move right now? Today, we’ve got mortgage expert Nick with us to cut through the noise, answer the important questions, and offer expert advice on how to navigate the current market.  (0:59) News story of the week  (2:48) Our mortgage expert answers your questions…  (3:08) What’s the state of the mortgage market at the moment?  (4:05) What can people do to prepare for their applications?  (5:06) Will mortgage cuts happen and how aggressively?  (6:05) What rate should investors be aiming for?  (6:44) Are there any updates on arrangement fees?  (8:23) How will lenders cope with the increase in demand?  (10:34) What’s the latest on stress tests?  (12:31) Is there a particular product that will ease the stress test?  (13:00) What’s sentiment like now?  (15:08) Is there any improvement on down-valuations?  (17:46) Do you think the budget will have any effect on the market?  (19:02) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Capital gains raid risks sell-off of one million homes, Reeves warned  ChatGPT advanced voice mode  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP606: October Mortgage Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With the mortgage market in flux, interest rates making headlines, and the upcoming budget looming, the big question is: what’s the smartest move right now? Today, we’ve got mortgage expert Nick with us to cut through the noise, answer the important questions, and offer expert advice on how to navigate the current market.  (0:59) News story of the week  (2:48) Our mortgage expert answers your questions…  (3:08) What’s the state of the mortgage market at the moment?  (4:05) What can people do to prepare for their applications?  (5:06) Will mortgage cuts happen and how aggressively?  (6:05) What rate should investors be aiming for?  (6:44) Are there any updates on arrangement fees?  (8:23) How will lenders cope with the increase in demand?  (10:34) What’s the latest on stress tests?  (12:31) Is there a particular product that will ease the stress test?  (13:00) What’s sentiment like now?  (15:08) Is there any improvement on down-valuations?  (17:46) Do you think the budget will have any effect on the market?  (19:02) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Capital gains raid risks sell-off of one million homes, Reeves warned  ChatGPT advanced voice mode  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  With the mortgage market in flux, interest rates making headlines, and the upcoming budget looming, the big question is: what’s the smartest move right now? Today, we’ve got mortgage expert Nick with us to cut through the noise, answer the important questions, and offer expert advice on how to navigate the current market. 

  • (0:59) News story of the week 
  • (2:48) Our mortgage expert answers your questions… 
  • (3:08) What’s the state of the mortgage market at the moment? 
  • (4:05) What can people do to prepare for their applications? 
  • (5:06) Will mortgage cuts happen and how aggressively? 
  • (6:05) What rate should investors be aiming for? 
  • (6:44) Are there any updates on arrangement fees? 
  • (8:23) How will lenders cope with the increase in demand? 
  • (10:34) What’s the latest on stress tests? 
  • (12:31) Is there a particular product that will ease the stress test? 
  • (13:00) What’s sentiment like now? 
  • (15:08) Is there any improvement on down-valuations? 
  • (17:46) Do you think the budget will have any effect on the market? 
  • (19:02) Hub Extra 


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]]> 1307 ASK451: Can I reclaim these costs? PLUS: Are we biting off too much? Happy Tuesday! It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!    (0:45) After having his offer accepted on a property, Craig discovered potential asbestos in the Artex. When he raised this, the seller claimed they no longer wanted to sell and planned to move in, but a few weeks later, the property was re-listed for sale. After losing money on searches and other costs, Craig asks Rob & Rob if he can reclaim these expenses and how to avoid this happening again.  (4:07) Simon’s eager to kickstart his property journey and is considering jumping straight into an HMO conversion. He’s found that most lenders require experience as a landlord or HMO landlord for financing and wonders how much of a difference that experience makes in terms of mortgage rates and fees. Should he start with a small buy-to-let to gain experience and potentially save money, or go straight for the HMO with more expensive financing options?  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  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK451: Can I reclaim these costs? PLUS: Are we biting off too much? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!    (0:45) After having his offer accepted on a property, Craig discovered potential asbestos in the Artex. When he raised this, the seller claimed they no longer wanted to sell and planned to move in, but a few weeks later, the property was re-listed for sale. After losing money on searches and other costs, Craig asks Rob & Rob if he can reclaim these expenses and how to avoid this happening again.  (4:07) Simon’s eager to kickstart his property journey and is considering jumping straight into an HMO conversion. He’s found that most lenders require experience as a landlord or HMO landlord for financing and wonders how much of a difference that experience makes in terms of mortgage rates and fees. Should he start with a small buy-to-let to gain experience and potentially save money, or go straight for the HMO with more expensive financing options?  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  Happy Tuesday! It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!   

  • (0:45) After having his offer accepted on a property, Craig discovered potential asbestos in the Artex. When he raised this, the seller claimed they no longer wanted to sell and planned to move in, but a few weeks later, the property was re-listed for sale. After losing money on searches and other costs, Craig asks Rob & Rob if he can reclaim these expenses and how to avoid this happening again. 


  • (4:07) Simon’s eager to kickstart his property journey and is considering jumping straight into an HMO conversion. He’s found that most lenders require experience as a landlord or HMO landlord for financing and wonders how much of a difference that experience makes in terms of mortgage rates and fees. Should he start with a small buy-to-let to gain experience and potentially save money, or go straight for the HMO with more expensive financing options? 


Enjoy the show? 

]]> 525 TPP605: How people REALLY get rich Getting rich - it’s what we all dream of, right? But how do you turn that dream into reality? Today, we’re exploring Rob D’s new book, where he breaks down how people really get rich. And, yes, we’ll finally reveal the book’s name - tune in!   Pre-order the book, and claim exclusive bonuses – including a preview chapter you can read instantly: https://robdix.com/myths/   (0:53) News story of the week  (3:20) Rob D reveals the name of his new book and tells us what it’s all about…  (6:15) The “too risky” money myth and how you actually get rich…  (8:30) How risky is “too risky” and is it worth it?  (10:35) Managing the downside of taking risks  (12:25) Investing where you have an advantage   (16:20) Where does property investment fit into this?   (24:00) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Pre-order Rob D’s book here  Find out more about Property Hub Select  TPP308: Leverage: A property investor’s secret weapon  Huge shift in interest rate predictions as Bank of England chief says cuts could be more 'aggressive  Fresh rise in mortgage rates predicted  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP605: How people REALLY get rich full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Getting rich - it’s what we all dream of, right? But how do you turn that dream into reality? Today, we’re exploring Rob D’s new book, where he breaks down how people really get rich. And, yes, we’ll finally reveal the book’s name - tune in!   Pre-order the book, and claim exclusive bonuses – including a preview chapter you can read instantly: https://robdix.com/myths/   (0:53) News story of the week  (3:20) Rob D reveals the name of his new book and tells us what it’s all about…  (6:15) The “too risky” money myth and how you actually get rich…  (8:30) How risky is “too risky” and is it worth it?  (10:35) Managing the downside of taking risks  (12:25) Investing where you have an advantage   (16:20) Where does property investment fit into this?   (24:00) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Pre-order Rob D’s book here  Find out more about Property Hub Select  TPP308: Leverage: A property investor’s secret weapon  Huge shift in interest rate predictions as Bank of England chief says cuts could be more 'aggressive  Fresh rise in mortgage rates predicted  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Getting rich - it’s what we all dream of, right? But how do you turn that dream into reality? Today, we’re exploring Rob D’s new book, where he breaks down how people really get rich. And, yes, we’ll finally reveal the book’s name - tune in!  

Pre-order the book, and claim exclusive bonuses – including a preview chapter you can read instantly: https://robdix.com/myths/  

  • (0:53) News story of the week 
  • (3:20) Rob D reveals the name of his new book and tells us what it’s all about… 
  • (6:15) The “too risky” money myth and how you actually get rich… 
  • (8:30) How risky is “too risky” and is it worth it? 
  • (10:35) Managing the downside of taking risks 
  • (12:25) Investing where you have an advantage  
  • (16:20) Where does property investment fit into this?  
  • (24:00) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 1572 ASK450: Should I over-pay my mortgage? PLUS: Did the government just find £16 billion? It’s time for Ask Rob & Rob! We’ve two new property questions to tackle - let’s dive in!  (0:50) After completing his first property through a limited company, Louie’s looking at ways to boost profitability and wonders if making overpayments on his interest-only mortgage could be a smart move. He thinks by reducing his monthly interest it might increase his profits and asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on this strategy.  (3:25) Prithvi’s curious about a recent comment from Rachel Reeves regarding a disconnect between government debt and the Bank of England. He believes this could create £16 billion of new spending, and wonders if Rob & Rob think this could impact the 18-year property cycle and a medium-term boost to the property 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  Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK450: Should I over-pay my mortgage? PLUS: Did the government just find £16 billion? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for Ask Rob & Rob! We’ve two new property questions to tackle - let’s dive in!  (0:50) After completing his first property through a limited company, Louie’s looking at ways to boost profitability and wonders if making overpayments on his interest-only mortgage could be a smart move. He thinks by reducing his monthly interest it might increase his profits and asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on this strategy.  (3:25) Prithvi’s curious about a recent comment from Rachel Reeves regarding a disconnect between government debt and the Bank of England. He believes this could create £16 billion of new spending, and wonders if Rob & Rob think this could impact the 18-year property cycle and a medium-term boost to the property 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  It’s time for Ask Rob & Rob! We’ve two new property questions to tackle - let’s dive in! 

  • (0:50) After completing his first property through a limited company, Louie’s looking at ways to boost profitability and wonders if making overpayments on his interest-only mortgage could be a smart move. He thinks by reducing his monthly interest it might increase his profits and asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts on this strategy. 


  • (3:25) Prithvi’s curious about a recent comment from Rachel Reeves regarding a disconnect between government debt and the Bank of England. He believes this could create £16 billion of new spending, and wonders if Rob & Rob think this could impact the 18-year property cycle and a medium-term boost to the property market. 


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 385 TPP604: October Market Update The property world was rocked by news of the Renters' Rights Bill, but that’s not all - there's been a ton happening in the market, and today Rob & Rob break it all down. Diving into the data they bring you BIG updates on house prices, latest shifts in mortgage rates, and what the upcoming budget could mean for investors. (0:35) Our exciting Property Hub Select meetup  (1:44) BIG news on house prices  (7:50) Labor / Budget / Renters Rights   (9:40) EPC improvements   (11:30) Mortgages   (14:25) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Property Hub Select  TPP601: Rental Reform news: Has property just changed forever?  UK Property Just Changed FOREVER (YouTube)  House prices:  Hometrack house price index  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Politics:  Argentina Scrapped Its Rent Controls  Looming tenancy reforms will make rent-to-rent agreements much riskier  EPC:  Almost 3 million homes need improvements to meet 2030 deadline  Mortgages:  Tracker mortgages jumped by a third even as rates rose  Hub Extra:  Nobody wants this  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP604: October Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The property world was rocked by news of the Renters' Rights Bill, but that’s not all - there's been a ton happening in the market, and today Rob & Rob break it all down. Diving into the data they bring you BIG updates on house prices, latest shifts in mortgage rates, and what the upcoming budget could mean for investors. (0:35) Our exciting Property Hub Select meetup  (1:44) BIG news on house prices  (7:50) Labor / Budget / Renters Rights   (9:40) EPC improvements   (11:30) Mortgages   (14:25) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Property Hub Select  TPP601: Rental Reform news: Has property just changed forever?  UK Property Just Changed FOREVER (YouTube)  House prices:  Hometrack house price index  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Politics:  Argentina Scrapped Its Rent Controls  Looming tenancy reforms will make rent-to-rent agreements much riskier  EPC:  Almost 3 million homes need improvements to meet 2030 deadline  Mortgages:  Tracker mortgages jumped by a third even as rates rose  Hub Extra:  Nobody wants this  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The property world was rocked by news of the Renters' Rights Bill, but that’s not all - there's been a ton happening in the market, and today Rob & Rob break it all down. Diving into the data they bring you BIG updates on house prices, latest shifts in mortgage rates, and what the upcoming budget could mean for investors.

  • (0:35) Our exciting Property Hub Select meetup 
  • (1:44) BIG news on house prices 
  • (7:50) Labor / Budget / Renters Rights  
  • (9:40) EPC improvements  
  • (11:30) Mortgages  
  • (14:25) Hub Extra 

 

Links mentioned: 


House prices: 


Politics: 


EPC: 


Mortgages: 


Hub Extra: 

Nobody wants this 


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]]> 975 ASK449: Do I have enough cash to invest? PLUS: Are these brokers good enough? Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!   (0:44) With a £15K deposit and an average London salary, Vernon’s torn between investing now in a cheaper property in the North or keeping on saving for a higher-end buy-to-let. So, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and guidance.  (4:17) Dan’s at the start of his property investment journey. After speaking with various mortgage brokers, he asks how important it is for them to specialise in buy-to-let mortgages and be local to the area – what will the guys say?  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  Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK449: Do I have enough cash to invest? PLUS: Are these brokers good enough? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!   (0:44) With a £15K deposit and an average London salary, Vernon’s torn between investing now in a cheaper property in the North or keeping on saving for a higher-end buy-to-let. So, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and guidance.  (4:17) Dan’s at the start of his property investment journey. After speaking with various mortgage brokers, he asks how important it is for them to specialise in buy-to-let mortgages and be local to the area – what will the guys say?  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  Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!  

  • (0:44) With a £15K deposit and an average London salary, Vernon’s torn between investing now in a cheaper property in the North or keeping on saving for a higher-end buy-to-let. So, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and guidance. 


  • (4:17) Dan’s at the start of his property investment journey. After speaking with various mortgage brokers, he asks how important it is for them to specialise in buy-to-let mortgages and be local to the area – what will the guys say? 


Enjoy the show? 

]]> 440 AOB: 1 critical thing every business needs (and how we built ours) What’s your business moat? No, we’re not talking castles - it’s that special something that sets your business apart from others and stands the test of time.  In today’s episode, Rob & Rob break down the concept of a business moat and share how they built the one behind their £100m property business - and, most importantly, how they continue to maintain and evolve it to stay ahead of the competition.   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  Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 AOB: 1 critical thing every business needs (and how we built ours) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What’s your business moat? No, we’re not talking castles - it’s that special something that sets your business apart from others and stands the test of time.  In today’s episode, Rob & Rob break down the concept of a business moat and share how they built the one behind their £100m property business - and, most importantly, how they continue to maintain and evolve it to stay ahead of the competition.   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  What’s your business moat? No, we’re not talking castles - it’s that special something that sets your business apart from others and stands the test of time. 

In today’s episode, Rob & Rob break down the concept of a business moat and share how they built the one behind their £100m property business - and, most importantly, how they continue to maintain and evolve it to stay ahead of the competition.  

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]]> 945 TPP603: The most connected man in property shares his secrets What’s the topic of conversation when property’s biggest players (and most influential politicians) come together? We’re joined by Nathan Spencer, who knows – because he throws the events that get them all into the same room! In our exclusive interview, he shares valuable insights from behind the scenes, including upcoming hotspots and insider information from political circles.    (0:46) News story of the week  (4:25) We bring you our property expert…  (5:50) The Glastonbury of real estate  (7:01) Who are the attendees and what’s their objectives  (8:48) Why do MP’s go there  (10:35) What’s the key themes discussed  (12:45) Inside gossip on upcoming development areas  (15:15) Sentiment around the new government  (19:02) News on institutional investment  (21:50) Networking tips  (25:40) HubExtra    Links mentioned:  Nationwide to allow first-time buyers to borrow six times their earnings  UKREiiF  Preply  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP603: The most connected man in property shares his secrets full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What’s the topic of conversation when property’s biggest players (and most influential politicians) come together? We’re joined by Nathan Spencer, who knows – because he throws the events that get them all into the same room! In our exclusive interview, he shares valuable insights from behind the scenes, including upcoming hotspots and insider information from political circles.    (0:46) News story of the week  (4:25) We bring you our property expert…  (5:50) The Glastonbury of real estate  (7:01) Who are the attendees and what’s their objectives  (8:48) Why do MP’s go there  (10:35) What’s the key themes discussed  (12:45) Inside gossip on upcoming development areas  (15:15) Sentiment around the new government  (19:02) News on institutional investment  (21:50) Networking tips  (25:40) HubExtra    Links mentioned:  Nationwide to allow first-time buyers to borrow six times their earnings  UKREiiF  Preply  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  What’s the topic of conversation when property’s biggest players (and most influential politicians) come together? We’re joined by Nathan Spencer, who knows – because he throws the events that get them all into the same room! In our exclusive interview, he shares valuable insights from behind the scenes, including upcoming hotspots and insider information from political circles. 

 

  • (0:46) News story of the week 
  • (4:25) We bring you our property expert… 
  • (5:50) The Glastonbury of real estate 
  • (7:01) Who are the attendees and what’s their objectives 
  • (8:48) Why do MP’s go there 
  • (10:35) What’s the key themes discussed 
  • (12:45) Inside gossip on upcoming development areas 
  • (15:15) Sentiment around the new government 
  • (19:02) News on institutional investment 
  • (21:50) Networking tips 
  • (25:40) HubExtra 

 

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]]> 1672 ASK448: How do I avoid New Build scams? PLUS: Do I really need a solicitor? Happy Tuesday! We’ve got two new great questions to tackle – let’s dive in!  (0:42) Johnny’s looking to sell his London properties and reinvest in areas with better growth potential. He’s interested in off-plan developments but is concerned after hearing about scams involving unreliable developers. Johnny asks Rob & Rob how he can ensure the developer is trustworthy and what due diligence he should do to protect himself from any potential risks.  (5:25) Gary’s wondering if he really needs a solicitor to review the mortgage for his limited company and break down all the details, or if it's straightforward enough to handle on his own.  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  Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK448: How do I avoid New Build scams? PLUS: Do I really need a solicitor? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! We’ve got two new great questions to tackle – let’s dive in!  (0:42) Johnny’s looking to sell his London properties and reinvest in areas with better growth potential. He’s interested in off-plan developments but is concerned after hearing about scams involving unreliable developers. Johnny asks Rob & Rob how he can ensure the developer is trustworthy and what due diligence he should do to protect himself from any potential risks.  (5:25) Gary’s wondering if he really needs a solicitor to review the mortgage for his limited company and break down all the details, or if it's straightforward enough to handle on his own.  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  Happy Tuesday! We’ve got two new great questions to tackle – let’s dive in! 

  • (0:42) Johnny’s looking to sell his London properties and reinvest in areas with better growth potential. He’s interested in off-plan developments but is concerned after hearing about scams involving unreliable developers. Johnny asks Rob & Rob how he can ensure the developer is trustworthy and what due diligence he should do to protect himself from any potential risks. 


  • (5:25) Gary’s wondering if he really needs a solicitor to review the mortgage for his limited company and break down all the details, or if it's straightforward enough to handle on his own. 


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 490 TPP602: How to invest in property like Warren Buffet While prime property locations often steal the spotlight, could exploring unloved areas be the key to your next major investment? This week, Rob & Rob take a closer look at some overlooked areas across the UK and explore why these “unloved” locations could offer serious investment potential.   (0:55) News story of the week  (2:57) Are unloved assets a good investment?   (3:47) Unloved assets: Travis Perkins and Facebook  (6:14) How do you identify the property equivalent of Travis Perkins?  (7:24) Remember the key ingredients  (11:16) Our unloved areas  (15:55) Backing it up with data  (19:16) The best of the best  (21:31) Sharing the strategy  (22:14) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Interest rates held at 5%  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub While prime property locations often steal the spotlight, could exploring unloved areas be the key to your next major investment? This week, Rob & Rob take a closer look at some overlooked areas across the UK and explore why these “unloved” locations could offer serious investment potential.   (0:55) News story of the week  (2:57) Are unloved assets a good investment?   (3:47) Unloved assets: Travis Perkins and Facebook  (6:14) How do you identify the property equivalent of Travis Perkins?  (7:24) Remember the key ingredients  (11:16) Our unloved areas  (15:55) Backing it up with data  (19:16) The best of the best  (21:31) Sharing the strategy  (22:14) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Interest rates held at 5%  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  While prime property locations often steal the spotlight, could exploring unloved areas be the key to your next major investment? This week, Rob & Rob take a closer look at some overlooked areas across the UK and explore why these “unloved” locations could offer serious investment potential.  

  • (0:55) News story of the week 
  • (2:57) Are unloved assets a good investment?  
  • (3:47) Unloved assets: Travis Perkins and Facebook 
  • (6:14) How do you identify the property equivalent of Travis Perkins? 
  • (7:24) Remember the key ingredients 
  • (11:16) Our unloved areas 
  • (15:55) Backing it up with data 
  • (19:16) The best of the best 
  • (21:31) Sharing the strategy 
  • (22:14) Hub Extra 


Links mentioned: 


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]]> 1495 ASK447: My portfolio is growing...what next? PLUS: Should I hold or sell? Get ready for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:35) Luke’s just completed his fourth buy-to-let in South Wales and is now considering his next move. He’s weighing up whether he should continue investing in lower-value buy-to-lets or explore something new such as industrial lets.  (3:42) Tommy’s owned and lived in a 1-bed leasehold maisonette in Essex for two years, but he's now relocating to Newcastle. He wants to start investing in freehold properties within a limited company, so he’s wondering whether it’s better to sell the leasehold to invest in more properties or hold onto it for future capital growth.  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  Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Get ready for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:35) Luke’s just completed his fourth buy-to-let in South Wales and is now considering his next move. He’s weighing up whether he should continue investing in lower-value buy-to-lets or explore something new such as industrial lets.  (3:42) Tommy’s owned and lived in a 1-bed leasehold maisonette in Essex for two years, but he's now relocating to Newcastle. He wants to start investing in freehold properties within a limited company, so he’s wondering whether it’s better to sell the leasehold to invest in more properties or hold onto it for future capital growth.  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  Get ready for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:35) Luke’s just completed his fourth buy-to-let in South Wales and is now considering his next move. He’s weighing up whether he should continue investing in lower-value buy-to-lets or explore something new such as industrial lets. 


  • (3:42) Tommy’s owned and lived in a 1-bed leasehold maisonette in Essex for two years, but he's now relocating to Newcastle. He wants to start investing in freehold properties within a limited company, so he’s wondering whether it’s better to sell the leasehold to invest in more properties or hold onto it for future capital growth. 


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]]> 448 TPP601: Renters’ Rights news: Has property just changed forever? The wait is over – the new Renters’ Rights bill is out, and the changes are BIG! Will Labour’s new conditions be the final straw for landlords, or are things not as bad as they feared? Join Rob & Rob as they break down the key updates and explore what this means for landlords and tenants. Has the UK property market just changed forever? Press play to find out!  Plus, check out Rob D’s YouTube video here.  (0:35) News story of the week  (2:50) The top changes from the Renters Rights bill  (4:18) Let's kick off with no-fault evictions  (14:25) What about rent increases  (17:05) No bidding wars or offers above the asking rent – what?!  (19:55) Discrimination  (20:45) The new landlord database  (22:35) When will all this happen?  (24:12) How will this affect landlords?  (30:29) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Join Rob D’s launch team here  Guide to the Renters’ Rights Bill  Beneath a Scarlet Sky    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP601: Renters’ Rights news: Has property just changed forever? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The wait is over – the new Renters’ Rights bill is out, and the changes are BIG! Will Labour’s new conditions be the final straw for landlords, or are things not as bad as they feared? Join Rob & Rob as they break down the key updates and explore what this means for landlords and tenants. Has the UK property market just changed forever? Press play to find out!  Plus, check out Rob D’s YouTube video here.  (0:35) News story of the week  (2:50) The top changes from the Renters Rights bill  (4:18) Let's kick off with no-fault evictions  (14:25) What about rent increases  (17:05) No bidding wars or offers above the asking rent – what?!  (19:55) Discrimination  (20:45) The new landlord database  (22:35) When will all this happen?  (24:12) How will this affect landlords?  (30:29) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Join Rob D’s launch team here  Guide to the Renters’ Rights Bill  Beneath a Scarlet Sky    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  The wait is over – the new Renters’ Rights bill is out, and the changes are BIG! Will Labour’s new conditions be the final straw for landlords, or are things not as bad as they feared? Join Rob & Rob as they break down the key updates and explore what this means for landlords and tenants. Has the UK property market just changed forever? Press play to find out! 

Plus, check out Rob D’s YouTube video here. 


  • (0:35) News story of the week 
  • (2:50) The top changes from the Renters Rights bill 
  • (4:18) Let's kick off with no-fault evictions 
  • (14:25) What about rent increases 
  • (17:05) No bidding wars or offers above the asking rent – what?! 
  • (19:55) Discrimination 
  • (20:45) The new landlord database 
  • (22:35) When will all this happen? 
  • (24:12) How will this affect landlords? 
  • (30:29) Hub Extra 

 

Links mentioned: 

 

Enjoy the show? 

]]> 1943 ASK446: Does this certificate mean I can't sell my flat? PLUS: My property is losing money, what can I do? From property dilemmas to investment insights, it’s time for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:40) Mark finds himself in a challenging dilemma with his rental property in London, where he used to live. Unaware of Section 24 when initially letting out the property, he's now paying a hefty tax bill each year. He's wondering if there's a way around this or if selling the property is his best option. What advice will Rob & Rob have for him?  (5:20) After receiving the Deed of Certificate for his leasehold flat, James has discovered that because he owns multiple properties, it’s now classified as a non-qualified lease. He’s worried this could affect the flat’s value and mortgage options, so turns to Rob & Rob for their 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK446: Does this certificate mean I can't sell my flat? PLUS: My property is losing money, what can I do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub From property dilemmas to investment insights, it’s time for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:40) Mark finds himself in a challenging dilemma with his rental property in London, where he used to live. Unaware of Section 24 when initially letting out the property, he's now paying a hefty tax bill each year. He's wondering if there's a way around this or if selling the property is his best option. What advice will Rob & Rob have for him?  (5:20) After receiving the Deed of Certificate for his leasehold flat, James has discovered that because he owns multiple properties, it’s now classified as a non-qualified lease. He’s worried this could affect the flat’s value and mortgage options, so turns to Rob & Rob for their 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  From property dilemmas to investment insights, it’s time for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:40) Mark finds himself in a challenging dilemma with his rental property in London, where he used to live. Unaware of Section 24 when initially letting out the property, he's now paying a hefty tax bill each year. He's wondering if there's a way around this or if selling the property is his best option. What advice will Rob & Rob have for him? 


  • (5:20) After receiving the Deed of Certificate for his leasehold flat, James has discovered that because he owns multiple properties, it’s now classified as a non-qualified lease. He’s worried this could affect the flat’s value and mortgage options, so turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 


Enjoy the show? 

]]> 487 TPP600: September Market Update In this special market update celebrating an incredible 600 consecutive episodes, Rob & Rob look into the latest market news – unpacking everything from diverse house price trends to how potential changes in capital gains tax may be influencing landlords’ decisions. Plus, there’s some good news on the mortgage front and a surprise twist in this week’s Hub Extra!  (0:48) What’s going on with house prices  (6:28) Are landlords selling up?  (10:20) There’s movement on the Renters’ Rights Bill  (12:02) Some positive updates about mortgages  (13:46) The latest from the world of politics   (16:25) Hub Extra (with a twist!)  Links mentioned:  Halifax: UK house price growth approaches two-year high  Nationwide house price index  Concern over housing costs hits record high across rich nations  Rise in ex-rental properties listed for sale before Budget  Rental sales appraisals rise amid landlord CGT fears  Renters’ Rights Bill set for Parliament this week  Rental bidding wars set to be banned  Lloyds Bank raises borrowing limit for first-time buyers  Coventry lowers BTL rates  James Cleverly: I would abolish stamp duty  Our Greatest Fear —Marianne Williamson  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP600: September Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this special market update celebrating an incredible 600 consecutive episodes, Rob & Rob look into the latest market news – unpacking everything from diverse house price trends to how potential changes in capital gains tax may be influencing landlords’ decisions. Plus, there’s some good news on the mortgage front and a surprise twist in this week’s Hub Extra!  (0:48) What’s going on with house prices  (6:28) Are landlords selling up?  (10:20) There’s movement on the Renters’ Rights Bill  (12:02) Some positive updates about mortgages  (13:46) The latest from the world of politics   (16:25) Hub Extra (with a twist!)  Links mentioned:  Halifax: UK house price growth approaches two-year high  Nationwide house price index  Concern over housing costs hits record high across rich nations  Rise in ex-rental properties listed for sale before Budget  Rental sales appraisals rise amid landlord CGT fears  Renters’ Rights Bill set for Parliament this week  Rental bidding wars set to be banned  Lloyds Bank raises borrowing limit for first-time buyers  Coventry lowers BTL rates  James Cleverly: I would abolish stamp duty  Our Greatest Fear —Marianne Williamson  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  In this special market update celebrating an incredible 600 consecutive episodes, Rob & Rob look into the latest market news – unpacking everything from diverse house price trends to how potential changes in capital gains tax may be influencing landlords’ decisions. Plus, there’s some good news on the mortgage front and a surprise twist in this week’s Hub Extra! 


  • (0:48) What’s going on with house prices 
  • (6:28) Are landlords selling up? 
  • (10:20) There’s movement on the Renters’ Rights Bill 
  • (12:02) Some positive updates about mortgages 
  • (13:46) The latest from the world of politics  
  • (16:25) Hub Extra (with a twist!) 


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]]> 1225 ASK445: How do I convert growth into cash? PLUS: Can I get my lender to recognise improvements I've made? Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions!  (0:44) Owen’s curious about how you extract the cash from a capital growth-focused property portfolio. He understands that capital growth creates more wealth in the long run compared to high rental yields, but he's unsure how to access that wealth when the time comes. He turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best approach and whether he should rethink his overall strategy. (4:08) James wants to know if he can request a full re-evaluation of his property from the mortgage company to reflect the improvements he’s made, which could potentially increase its value.  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  Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK445: How do I convert growth into cash? PLUS: Can I get my lender to recognise improvements I've made? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions!  (0:44) Owen’s curious about how you extract the cash from a capital growth-focused property portfolio. He understands that capital growth creates more wealth in the long run compared to high rental yields, but he's unsure how to access that wealth when the time comes. He turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best approach and whether he should rethink his overall strategy. (4:08) James wants to know if he can request a full re-evaluation of his property from the mortgage company to reflect the improvements he’s made, which could potentially increase its value.  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  Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions! 

  • (0:44) Owen’s curious about how you extract the cash from a capital growth-focused property portfolio. He understands that capital growth creates more wealth in the long run compared to high rental yields, but he's unsure how to access that wealth when the time comes. He turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best approach and whether he should rethink his overall strategy.


  • (4:08) James wants to know if he can request a full re-evaluation of his property from the mortgage company to reflect the improvements he’s made, which could potentially increase its value. 


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 419 AOB: How 5% extra effort can double your results In today’s inspiring AOB, Rob & Rob discuss the simple yet effective ways to stand out in business – whether you're an entrepreneur, employee, or a property investor. Sharing their own real-life experiences, they reveal how these principles helped them build a top-performing podcast and a £100m property 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  Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 AOB: How 5% extra effort can double your results full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In today’s inspiring AOB, Rob & Rob discuss the simple yet effective ways to stand out in business – whether you're an entrepreneur, employee, or a property investor. Sharing their own real-life experiences, they reveal how these principles helped them build a top-performing podcast and a £100m property 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  In today’s inspiring AOB, Rob & Rob discuss the simple yet effective ways to stand out in business – whether you're an entrepreneur, employee, or a property investor. Sharing their own real-life experiences, they reveal how these principles helped them build a top-performing podcast and a £100m property business. 

 

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]]> 986 TPP599: What would we do if we started again? Rob & Rob rewind the clock on their property journeys to share what they did, and what they’d do differently knowing what they do now. There’s plenty to learn from their experiences and mistakes, wherever you are on your property journey.  (0:58) News story of the week  (2:27) What would The Robs do if they started again?  (3:08) How did Rob & Rob get started in property investment ?  (11:11) Looking back, what changes would they make?  (15:10) What would they do the same?  (17:27) What they still do today  (19:40) Their biggest lightbulb moments  (22:39) Rob & Rob’s advice and guidance for you  (30:48) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Mortgage approvals hit highest level in two years: BoE  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP599: What would we do if we started again? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob rewind the clock on their property journeys to share what they did, and what they’d do differently knowing what they do now. There’s plenty to learn from their experiences and mistakes, wherever you are on your property journey.  (0:58) News story of the week  (2:27) What would The Robs do if they started again?  (3:08) How did Rob & Rob get started in property investment ?  (11:11) Looking back, what changes would they make?  (15:10) What would they do the same?  (17:27) What they still do today  (19:40) Their biggest lightbulb moments  (22:39) Rob & Rob’s advice and guidance for you  (30:48) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Mortgage approvals hit highest level in two years: BoE  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Rob & Rob rewind the clock on their property journeys to share what they did, and what they’d do differently knowing what they do now. There’s plenty to learn from their experiences and mistakes, wherever you are on your property journey. 


  • (0:58) News story of the week 
  • (2:27) What would The Robs do if they started again? 
  • (3:08) How did Rob & Rob get started in property investment ? 
  • (11:11) Looking back, what changes would they make? 
  • (15:10) What would they do the same? 
  • (17:27) What they still do today 
  • (19:40) Their biggest lightbulb moments 
  • (22:39) Rob & Rob’s advice and guidance for you 
  • (30:48) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 2043 ASK444: Is this Labour rumour true? PLUS: Does my refinancing plan work? It’s time for your latest round of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got some cracking ones this week!  (0:37) Andy's come across an interesting article about Labour potentially tweaking the renter's reform bill. It mentions they might introduce a French-style hardship test. Is there any real substance to this or is it just rumour mill chatter?  (3:11) Tom's got a chunk of capital and is considering a strategy to buy houses outright, refurbish them, and then remortgage to withdraw much of his initial investment. Now he’s wondering how banks will assess his remortgage applications; will it solely be based on the rental income or is there more to 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK444: Is this Labour rumour true? PLUS: Does my refinancing plan work? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your latest round of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got some cracking ones this week!  (0:37) Andy's come across an interesting article about Labour potentially tweaking the renter's reform bill. It mentions they might introduce a French-style hardship test. Is there any real substance to this or is it just rumour mill chatter?  (3:11) Tom's got a chunk of capital and is considering a strategy to buy houses outright, refurbish them, and then remortgage to withdraw much of his initial investment. Now he’s wondering how banks will assess his remortgage applications; will it solely be based on the rental income or is there more to 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  It’s time for your latest round of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got some cracking ones this week! 

  • (0:37) Andy's come across an interesting article about Labour potentially tweaking the renter's reform bill. It mentions they might introduce a French-style hardship test. Is there any real substance to this or is it just rumour mill chatter? 


  • (3:11) Tom's got a chunk of capital and is considering a strategy to buy houses outright, refurbish them, and then remortgage to withdraw much of his initial investment. Now he’s wondering how banks will assess his remortgage applications; will it solely be based on the rental income or is there more to it?  


Enjoy the show? 


]]> 501 TPP598: Is property the ultimate investment for our new economic era? When interest rates began to rise around the world in 2022, a 30-year trend of ever-cheaper money came to an end. It’s clear that we’ve entered a completely new financial era...  And the one question on investors lips, is does property still stack up?   (0:50) News story of the week  (2:31) What is this new financial era?  (7:40) What should we be investing in?  (10:50) Asset classes we MIGHT invest in  (10:58) The stock market  (14:17) Gold  (16:31) Bonds  (18:18) Bitcoin  (20:30) How does property stack up?  (28:19) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  10 Minute Mail  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP598: Is property the ultimate investment for our new economic era? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub When interest rates began to rise around the world in 2022, a 30-year trend of ever-cheaper money came to an end. It’s clear that we’ve entered a completely new financial era...  And the one question on investors lips, is does property still stack up?   (0:50) News story of the week  (2:31) What is this new financial era?  (7:40) What should we be investing in?  (10:50) Asset classes we MIGHT invest in  (10:58) The stock market  (14:17) Gold  (16:31) Bonds  (18:18) Bitcoin  (20:30) How does property stack up?  (28:19) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  10 Minute Mail  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  When interest rates began to rise around the world in 2022, a 30-year trend of ever-cheaper money came to an end. It’s clear that we’ve entered a completely new financial era... 

And the one question on investors lips, is does property still stack up?  

  • (0:50) News story of the week 
  • (2:31) What is this new financial era? 
  • (7:40) What should we be investing in? 
  • (10:50) Asset classes we MIGHT invest in 
  • (10:58) The stock market 
  • (14:17) Gold 
  • (16:31) Bonds 
  • (18:18) Bitcoin 
  • (20:30) How does property stack up? 
  • (28:19) Hub Extra 


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]]> 1874 ASK443: How do I convince my husband to invest? PLUS: What should I do when I move abroad? Get ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as the guys answer two more listener questions!  (0:40) Sam’s husband has £90K available from his pension fund, and she’s eager to persuade him to invest the money in property to help secure their financial future, rather than using it to pay off existing debt. She turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice on how to grow their pension pot and make smart investment choices.  (4:49) Rich is planning a move to Dubai, he currently owns one buy-to-let property, with plans to rent out his current home once he relocates. With £200K coming his way next year, he’s weighing his options: should he use the money to pay off some or all of the capital on his existing properties, or invest in another property to grow his 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  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  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK443: How do I convince my husband to invest? PLUS: What should I do when I move abroad? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Get ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as the guys answer two more listener questions!  (0:40) Sam’s husband has £90K available from his pension fund, and she’s eager to persuade him to invest the money in property to help secure their financial future, rather than using it to pay off existing debt. She turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice on how to grow their pension pot and make smart investment choices.  (4:49) Rich is planning a move to Dubai, he currently owns one buy-to-let property, with plans to rent out his current home once he relocates. With £200K coming his way next year, he’s weighing his options: should he use the money to pay off some or all of the capital on his existing properties, or invest in another property to grow his 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  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  Get ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as the guys answer two more listener questions! 

  • (0:40) Sam’s husband has £90K available from his pension fund, and she’s eager to persuade him to invest the money in property to help secure their financial future, rather than using it to pay off existing debt. She turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice on how to grow their pension pot and make smart investment choices. 
  • (4:49) Rich is planning a move to Dubai, he currently owns one buy-to-let property, with plans to rent out his current home once he relocates. With £200K coming his way next year, he’s weighing his options: should he use the money to pay off some or all of the capital on his existing properties, or invest in another property to grow his portfolio? 


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]]> 480 TPP597: How often do property prices double? (Surprising data) You often hear that property prices double every 10 years, a claim that encourages us to invest in property and buy our own homes - but is it actually true? Rob & Rob have dug deep into the data to investigate this popular belief, and it turns out we’re living in highly unusual times! Tune in to find out what they uncovered…  (0:50) News story of the week  (5:40) Does property really double every 10-years?  (8:00) The shocking discovery…  (13:50) What lies ahead?  (21:30) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Angela Rayner stops Mayor’s plan to impose rent controls on landlords  Omnos  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP597: How often do property prices double? (Surprising data) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You often hear that property prices double every 10 years, a claim that encourages us to invest in property and buy our own homes - but is it actually true? Rob & Rob have dug deep into the data to investigate this popular belief, and it turns out we’re living in highly unusual times! Tune in to find out what they uncovered…  (0:50) News story of the week  (5:40) Does property really double every 10-years?  (8:00) The shocking discovery…  (13:50) What lies ahead?  (21:30) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Angela Rayner stops Mayor’s plan to impose rent controls on landlords  Omnos  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  You often hear that property prices double every 10 years, a claim that encourages us to invest in property and buy our own homes - but is it actually true? Rob & Rob have dug deep into the data to investigate this popular belief, and it turns out we’re living in highly unusual times! Tune in to find out what they uncovered… 

  • (0:50) News story of the week 
  • (5:40) Does property really double every 10-years? 
  • (8:00) The shocking discovery… 
  • (13:50) What lies ahead? 
  • (21:30) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 1484 ASK442: How do I use the 18 year cycle when remortgaging? Is now the time to buy my freehold? Ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob? We’ve got two new listener questions lined up…  (0:45) How do you use the UK’s position in the 18-year property cycle to influence your decision making with your mortgage and portfolio strategy? That’s exactly what Phillip wants to know, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice. What will they say?  (4:05) Last year, James had the chance to buy the leasehold on his property for £185K, but now the price has dropped to just £30K! He’s curious if this drastic reduction is due to potential legal changes affecting ground rent, or if there's another reason his landlord might be eager to sell.  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  Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK442: How do I use the 18 year cycle when remortgaging? Is now the time to buy my freehold? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob? We’ve got two new listener questions lined up…  (0:45) How do you use the UK’s position in the 18-year property cycle to influence your decision making with your mortgage and portfolio strategy? That’s exactly what Phillip wants to know, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice. What will they say?  (4:05) Last year, James had the chance to buy the leasehold on his property for £185K, but now the price has dropped to just £30K! He’s curious if this drastic reduction is due to potential legal changes affecting ground rent, or if there's another reason his landlord might be eager to sell.  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  Ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob? We’ve got two new listener questions lined up… 

  • (0:45) How do you use the UK’s position in the 18-year property cycle to influence your decision making with your mortgage and portfolio strategy? That’s exactly what Phillip wants to know, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice. What will they say? 
  • (4:05) Last year, James had the chance to buy the leasehold on his property for £185K, but now the price has dropped to just £30K! He’s curious if this drastic reduction is due to potential legal changes affecting ground rent, or if there's another reason his landlord might be eager to sell. 


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]]> 431 TPP596: The silent property crash: one year later In our most popular episode of last year, we revealed a phenomenon many had overlooked - the silent property crash. It's arguably the biggest concept in property right now, affecting everyone’s wealth – but if you don’t fully grasp what’s happened, it’s nearly impossible to take the right action. Join Rob & Rob as they share the latest developments one year later and discuss what you should be doing as an investor.   (1:05) News story of the week  (6:16) The silent property crash update…  (7:15) Let’s recap what the silent property crash actually is  (9:03) What does the data tell us?  (13:14) What should you do as an investor?   (19:30) Rob & Rob’s conclusion  (20:49) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Halifax house price index  Landlords face £11,000 higher CGT bill if rumours true  TPP541: The silent property crash  TPP571: Update on the silent property crash  The silent property crash of 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP596: The silent property crash: one year later full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In our most popular episode of last year, we revealed a phenomenon many had overlooked - the silent property crash. It's arguably the biggest concept in property right now, affecting everyone’s wealth – but if you don’t fully grasp what’s happened, it’s nearly impossible to take the right action. Join Rob & Rob as they share the latest developments one year later and discuss what you should be doing as an investor.   (1:05) News story of the week  (6:16) The silent property crash update…  (7:15) Let’s recap what the silent property crash actually is  (9:03) What does the data tell us?  (13:14) What should you do as an investor?   (19:30) Rob & Rob’s conclusion  (20:49) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Halifax house price index  Landlords face £11,000 higher CGT bill if rumours true  TPP541: The silent property crash  TPP571: Update on the silent property crash  The silent property crash of 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  In our most popular episode of last year, we revealed a phenomenon many had overlooked - the silent property crash. It's arguably the biggest concept in property right now, affecting everyone’s wealth – but if you don’t fully grasp what’s happened, it’s nearly impossible to take the right action. Join Rob & Rob as they share the latest developments one year later and discuss what you should be doing as an investor.  

  • (1:05) News story of the week 
  • (6:16) The silent property crash update… 
  • (7:15) Let’s recap what the silent property crash actually is 
  • (9:03) What does the data tell us? 
  • (13:14) What should you do as an investor?  
  • (19:30) Rob & Rob’s conclusion 
  • (20:49) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 1422 ASK441: Is this fee too high? PLUS: Will leverage always be the answer? Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, answering two new listener questions…  (0:44) Andrew's an expat investor who’s been quoted £5K for his mortgage arrangement fee, which feels steep to him. His broker says it’s due to the added risk of being overseas. He’s worried that if needs to remortgage every few years at a similar cost, it could eat into the benefits of an interest-only mortgage, especially with inflation. He turns to Rob & Rob for advice on whether this fee is fair and how it might affect his portfolio strategy.  (4:24) Adam’s curious to know whether The Robs foresee a time when mortgage companies might link their loans to inflation, potentially reducing the advantage of leverage in property investment.  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  Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK441: Is this fee too high? PLUS: Will leverage always be the answer? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, answering two new listener questions…  (0:44) Andrew's an expat investor who’s been quoted £5K for his mortgage arrangement fee, which feels steep to him. His broker says it’s due to the added risk of being overseas. He’s worried that if needs to remortgage every few years at a similar cost, it could eat into the benefits of an interest-only mortgage, especially with inflation. He turns to Rob & Rob for advice on whether this fee is fair and how it might affect his portfolio strategy.  (4:24) Adam’s curious to know whether The Robs foresee a time when mortgage companies might link their loans to inflation, potentially reducing the advantage of leverage in property investment.  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  Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, answering two new listener questions… 

  • (0:44) Andrew's an expat investor who’s been quoted £5K for his mortgage arrangement fee, which feels steep to him. His broker says it’s due to the added risk of being overseas. He’s worried that if needs to remortgage every few years at a similar cost, it could eat into the benefits of an interest-only mortgage, especially with inflation. He turns to Rob & Rob for advice on whether this fee is fair and how it might affect his portfolio strategy. 
  • (4:24) Adam’s curious to know whether The Robs foresee a time when mortgage companies might link their loans to inflation, potentially reducing the advantage of leverage in property investment. 


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]]> 425 TPP595: August Market Update Interest rates have been cut, but what impact will this have on the market and what does it mean for you as a property investor? Join us for this jam-packed episode, as Rob & Rob dive into all the details and stories that no one else is talking about. Plus, find out which rumour has the guys feeling uneasy.  Don’t forget, if you want to be the first to know what’s happening in the property world, be sure to sign up for our newsletter, Property Pulse.  (0:40) Let’s dive into August market update…  (3:05) What’s going on with house building targets  (8:44) The latest updates on property prices  (14:05) Some exciting and positive market news  (17:05) Are landlords selling more than they’re buying?  (18:30) Will capital gains tax be going up?  (22:16) Hub Extra     Links mentioned:  What Labour’s new policies on planning and house-building mean for landlords  Nationwide house price index  Hometrack house price index  UK leading global property recovery, says abrdn, as it moves real estate from underweight to neutral  Berkeley Homes back buying  Landlords selling more than they’re buying  Labour ‘considering’ raising Capital Gains Tax  Race across the world    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP595: August Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Interest rates have been cut, but what impact will this have on the market and what does it mean for you as a property investor? Join us for this jam-packed episode, as Rob & Rob dive into all the details and stories that no one else is talking about. Plus, find out which rumour has the guys feeling uneasy.  Don’t forget, if you want to be the first to know what’s happening in the property world, be sure to sign up for our newsletter, Property Pulse.  (0:40) Let’s dive into August market update…  (3:05) What’s going on with house building targets  (8:44) The latest updates on property prices  (14:05) Some exciting and positive market news  (17:05) Are landlords selling more than they’re buying?  (18:30) Will capital gains tax be going up?  (22:16) Hub Extra     Links mentioned:  What Labour’s new policies on planning and house-building mean for landlords  Nationwide house price index  Hometrack house price index  UK leading global property recovery, says abrdn, as it moves real estate from underweight to neutral  Berkeley Homes back buying  Landlords selling more than they’re buying  Labour ‘considering’ raising Capital Gains Tax  Race across the world    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Interest rates have been cut, but what impact will this have on the market and what does it mean for you as a property investor? Join us for this jam-packed episode, as Rob & Rob dive into all the details and stories that no one else is talking about. Plus, find out which rumour has the guys feeling uneasy. 

Don’t forget, if you want to be the first to know what’s happening in the property world, be sure to sign up for our newsletter, Property Pulse. 

  • (0:40) Let’s dive into August market update… 
  • (3:05) What’s going on with house building targets 
  • (8:44) The latest updates on property prices 
  • (14:05) Some exciting and positive market news 
  • (17:05) Are landlords selling more than they’re buying? 
  • (18:30) Will capital gains tax be going up? 
  • (22:16) Hub Extra 

  

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]]> 1523 ASK440: Should I accept an off-market offer? PLUS: Is this a red flag? Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions!  (0:40) After getting his property valued, Adam received an off-market offer at the full asking price. Unsure how to handle the situation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and advice.  (3:07) George has put an offer on a flat that looks like a solid investment with a great yield, however he’s concerned as the property has a vacant freeholder. He plans to get indemnity insurance but wants to know if the guys have dealt with similar situations and what potential issues he might face down the line.  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  Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK440: Should I accept an off-market offer? PLUS: Is this a red flag? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions!  (0:40) After getting his property valued, Adam received an off-market offer at the full asking price. Unsure how to handle the situation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and advice.  (3:07) George has put an offer on a flat that looks like a solid investment with a great yield, however he’s concerned as the property has a vacant freeholder. He plans to get indemnity insurance but wants to know if the guys have dealt with similar situations and what potential issues he might face down the line.  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  Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions! 

  • (0:40) After getting his property valued, Adam received an off-market offer at the full asking price. Unsure how to handle the situation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and advice. 
  • (3:07) George has put an offer on a flat that looks like a solid investment with a great yield, however he’s concerned as the property has a vacant freeholder. He plans to get indemnity insurance but wants to know if the guys have dealt with similar situations and what potential issues he might face down the line. 


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]]> 364 TPP594: Has the 18 Year Property Cycle failed us? Since the early days of the podcast, Rob & Rob have been guided by a little something you may have heard of called the 18-Year Property Cycle. This has been a compass for many, designed to make property investment more predictable and help you make informed decisions.   But predictability sparks curiosity: where are we in the cycle? Is it on track... has it failed us this time around? Join us as The Robs share their views and provide answers to your questions. Will they continue to rely on the cycle, or are they finally done with it?  (0:45) News story of the week  (5:02) 18-year property cycle update…  (6:04) Lets recap on what the cycle actually is  (10:06) Why are we questioning it?   (16:27) What’s the reason it may not be playing out?  (18:30) Will The Robs continue to use the cycle?   (26:21) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Rayner unveils housing reform plan to get Britain building  No details of Renters Rights Bill  camelcamelcamel  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP594: Has the 18 Year Property Cycle failed us? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Since the early days of the podcast, Rob & Rob have been guided by a little something you may have heard of called the 18-Year Property Cycle. This has been a compass for many, designed to make property investment more predictable and help you make informed decisions.   But predictability sparks curiosity: where are we in the cycle? Is it on track... has it failed us this time around? Join us as The Robs share their views and provide answers to your questions. Will they continue to rely on the cycle, or are they finally done with it?  (0:45) News story of the week  (5:02) 18-year property cycle update…  (6:04) Lets recap on what the cycle actually is  (10:06) Why are we questioning it?   (16:27) What’s the reason it may not be playing out?  (18:30) Will The Robs continue to use the cycle?   (26:21) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Rayner unveils housing reform plan to get Britain building  No details of Renters Rights Bill  camelcamelcamel  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Since the early days of the podcast, Rob & Rob have been guided by a little something you may have heard of called the 18-Year Property Cycle. This has been a compass for many, designed to make property investment more predictable and help you make informed decisions. 

 But predictability sparks curiosity: where are we in the cycle? Is it on track... has it failed us this time around? Join us as The Robs share their views and provide answers to your questions. Will they continue to rely on the cycle, or are they finally done with it? 

  • (0:45) News story of the week 
  • (5:02) 18-year property cycle update… 
  • (6:04) Lets recap on what the cycle actually is 
  • (10:06) Why are we questioning it?  
  • (16:27) What’s the reason it may not be playing out? 
  • (18:30) Will The Robs continue to use the cycle?  
  • (26:21) Hub Extra 

 

Links mentioned: 


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]]> 1710 ASK439: Should I buy a home or invest? PLUS: What next for leasehold reform? It's Tuesday, and time to answer two more of your listener questions on Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:35) Ryan lives with his parents and is eager to start property investing. He's debating whether to buy a buy-to-let property to rent out right away or to purchase a residential house to live in temporarily before renting it out. With a £50K deposit, he turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best route for his first investment.  (5:17) Corey's recently purchased a one-bed flat near Coventry University to add to his portfolio. With the leasehold reform initiated, he wants to know the general pros and cons and how this bill might impact his investment.  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  Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK439: Should I buy a home or invest? PLUS: What next for leasehold reform? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's Tuesday, and time to answer two more of your listener questions on Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:35) Ryan lives with his parents and is eager to start property investing. He's debating whether to buy a buy-to-let property to rent out right away or to purchase a residential house to live in temporarily before renting it out. With a £50K deposit, he turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best route for his first investment.  (5:17) Corey's recently purchased a one-bed flat near Coventry University to add to his portfolio. With the leasehold reform initiated, he wants to know the general pros and cons and how this bill might impact his investment.  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  It's Tuesday, and time to answer two more of your listener questions on Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:35) Ryan lives with his parents and is eager to start property investing. He's debating whether to buy a buy-to-let property to rent out right away or to purchase a residential house to live in temporarily before renting it out. With a £50K deposit, he turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best route for his first investment. 
  • (5:17) Corey's recently purchased a one-bed flat near Coventry University to add to his portfolio. With the leasehold reform initiated, he wants to know the general pros and cons and how this bill might impact his investment. 


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]]> 563 AOB: 5 strategies to unlock business growth We asked for your thoughts and heard you loud and clear – you wanted more practical business advice, and today we’re giving you just that!  Drawing from their experience running a £100m property business, Rob & Rob are tackling the ultimate goal of every business: growth! They’re sharing five core strategies to help you unlock growth in your business, along with valuable lessons learned…  Links mentioned:  Work with us: Property Hub jobs      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  Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 AOB: 5 strategies to unlock business growth full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We asked for your thoughts and heard you loud and clear – you wanted more practical business advice, and today we’re giving you just that!  Drawing from their experience running a £100m property business, Rob & Rob are tackling the ultimate goal of every business: growth! They’re sharing five core strategies to help you unlock growth in your business, along with valuable lessons learned…  Links mentioned:  Work with us: Property Hub jobs      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  We asked for your thoughts and heard you loud and clear – you wanted more practical business advice, and today we’re giving you just that! 

Drawing from their experience running a £100m property business, Rob & Rob are tackling the ultimate goal of every business: growth! They’re sharing five core strategies to help you unlock growth in your business, along with valuable lessons learned… 


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]]> 801 TPP593: Mid-year check-in: What’s next for the property market? We’re halfway through the year, making it the perfect time to check in on the property market! Tune in as Rob & Rob look back at their January predictions to see how they’ve panned out so far and discuss what might be on the horizon. Will the forecast be positive or as dreary as the weather - let’s find out!  (0:54) News story of the week  (4:10) The half-time report begins…  (5:10) Have house prices risen or fallen?  (7:25) Top performing areas in the last 12 months  (9:55) How’s London performing?  (10:35) Overall interest rates  (11:35) What do Rob & Rob make of it all?  (20:15) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  What will be in the new Renters’ Rights Bill?  Hometrack house price index  ScreenZen    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP593: Mid-year check-in: What’s next for the property market? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re halfway through the year, making it the perfect time to check in on the property market! Tune in as Rob & Rob look back at their January predictions to see how they’ve panned out so far and discuss what might be on the horizon. Will the forecast be positive or as dreary as the weather - let’s find out!  (0:54) News story of the week  (4:10) The half-time report begins…  (5:10) Have house prices risen or fallen?  (7:25) Top performing areas in the last 12 months  (9:55) How’s London performing?  (10:35) Overall interest rates  (11:35) What do Rob & Rob make of it all?  (20:15) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  What will be in the new Renters’ Rights Bill?  Hometrack house price index  ScreenZen    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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  We’re halfway through the year, making it the perfect time to check in on the property market! Tune in as Rob & Rob look back at their January predictions to see how they’ve panned out so far and discuss what might be on the horizon. Will the forecast be positive or as dreary as the weather - let’s find out! 

  • (0:54) News story of the week 
  • (4:10) The half-time report begins… 
  • (5:10) Have house prices risen or fallen? 
  • (7:25) Top performing areas in the last 12 months 
  • (9:55) How’s London performing? 
  • (10:35) Overall interest rates 
  • (11:35) What do Rob & Rob make of it all? 
  • (20:15) Hub Extra 

 

Links mentioned: 

 

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]]> 1423 ASK438: Should I change my "cheap property" strategy? PLUS: Help me challenge my service charge! It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:51) Rick owns a buy-to-let property with his business partner, which provides good yields but slow capital growth. With £50K to invest, he plans to start his own property portfolio, focusing on capital growth and rapidly increasing his number of properties. Unsure of the best strategy to achieve his goals, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.    (5:16) Luke’s disputing the service charge on his leasehold property as the cost has quadrupled this year without any explanation. He’s requested to see individual invoices and receipts for the maintenance costs and wonders if he has the right to this detailed information and if the freeholder is obligated to provide it before he makes the payment.  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  Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:51) Rick owns a buy-to-let property with his business partner, which provides good yields but slow capital growth. With £50K to invest, he plans to start his own property portfolio, focusing on capital growth and rapidly increasing his number of properties. Unsure of the best strategy to achieve his goals, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.    (5:16) Luke’s disputing the service charge on his leasehold property as the cost has quadrupled this year without any explanation. He’s requested to see individual invoices and receipts for the maintenance costs and wonders if he has the right to this detailed information and if the freeholder is obligated to provide it before he makes the payment.  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  It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:51) Rick owns a buy-to-let property with his business partner, which provides good yields but slow capital growth. With £50K to invest, he plans to start his own property portfolio, focusing on capital growth and rapidly increasing his number of properties. Unsure of the best strategy to achieve his goals, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 

 

  • (5:16) Luke’s disputing the service charge on his leasehold property as the cost has quadrupled this year without any explanation. He’s requested to see individual invoices and receipts for the maintenance costs and wonders if he has the right to this detailed information and if the freeholder is obligated to provide it before he makes the payment. 


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]]> 517 TPP592: Essential summer reads for property investors https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp592-essential-summer-reads-for-property-investo As investors, having the right mindset is crucial. The best books won't just make you think - they'll change the way you work and behave. Join us as Rob & Rob share their all-time classics and newfound favourites, guaranteed to make a difference in your life. So grab a drink, find a comfy spot, and let’s dive into our top summer reads!  (0:50) News story of the week - a triple whammy!  (2:24) Rob & Rob’s summer reads…  (2:50) The all-time true classics  (9:42) Which new books have The Robs discovered?  (18:14) If they had to pick just one book, which one would it be?  (20:04) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  The classic books  Rich Dad Poor Dad  Richer Wiser Happier   Price of Money  Richest Man in Babylon  Can't Hurt Me  New books  Billion Dollar Whale  Taxtopia  The Great CEO Within  Die With Zero  Free Country  Hub Extra:  Spotify  Audible  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP592: Essential summer reads for property investors full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub As investors, having the right mindset is crucial. The best books won't just make you think - they'll change the way you work and behave. Join us as Rob & Rob share their all-time classics and newfound favourites, guaranteed to make a difference in your life. So grab a drink, find a comfy spot, and let’s dive into our top summer reads!  (0:50) News story of the week - a triple whammy!  (2:24) Rob & Rob’s summer reads…  (2:50) The all-time true classics  (9:42) Which new books have The Robs discovered?  (18:14) If they had to pick just one book, which one would it be?  (20:04) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  The classic books  Rich Dad Poor Dad  Richer Wiser Happier   Price of Money  Richest Man in Babylon  Can't Hurt Me  New books  Billion Dollar Whale  Taxtopia  The Great CEO Within  Die With Zero  Free Country  Hub Extra:  Spotify  Audible  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. As investors, having the right mindset is crucial. The best books won't just make you think - they'll change the way you work and behave. Join us as Rob & Rob share their all-time classics and newfound favourites, guaranteed to make a difference in your life. So grab a drink, find a comfy spot, and let’s dive into our top summer reads! 

  • (0:50) News story of the week - a triple whammy! 
  • (2:24) Rob & Rob’s summer reads… 
  • (2:50) The all-time true classics 
  • (9:42) Which new books have The Robs discovered? 
  • (18:14) If they had to pick just one book, which one would it be? 
  • (20:04) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

The classic books 

New books 

Hub Extra: 

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]]> 1313 ASK437: How should I invest £200k? PLUS: What's the best use of my time? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask437-how-should-i-invest-200k-plus-whats-the-bes Happy Tuesday! Tune in as Rob & Rob tackle two new listener questions…  (0:40) Matty has £200K to invest and is torn between buying a buy-to-let property in the North for cash flow or a redevelopment property in London to gain equity. She turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and expert advice.  (3:52) Aside from soaking up knowledge from Property Hub’s free education, Deep wants to know how else he can set himself up for success with his first property investment while he saves his deposit?  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. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK437: How should I invest £200k? PLUS: What's the best use of my time? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! Tune in as Rob & Rob tackle two new listener questions…  (0:40) Matty has £200K to invest and is torn between buying a buy-to-let property in the North for cash flow or a redevelopment property in London to gain equity. She turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and expert advice.  (3:52) Aside from soaking up knowledge from Property Hub’s free education, Deep wants to know how else he can set himself up for success with his first property investment while he saves his deposit?  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. Happy Tuesday! Tune in as Rob & Rob tackle two new listener questions… 

  • (0:40) Matty has £200K to invest and is torn between buying a buy-to-let property in the North for cash flow or a redevelopment property in London to gain equity. She turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and expert advice. 
  • (3:52) Aside from soaking up knowledge from Property Hub’s free education, Deep wants to know how else he can set himself up for success with his first property investment while he saves his deposit? 

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  • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! 

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]]> 454 TPP591: July Market Update (Election Reaction) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp591-july-market-update-election-reaction The votes are in, the decisions made, and this week Rob & Rob dive into the election results and what the new housing minister could mean for the property market. Plus, what never-before-discussed data have they uncovered that's got them so excited? Press play to find out!  (0:40) Election news  (2:48) The latest data on house prices  (7:45) Holiday lets – is the boom over?  (10:30) Rental news that caught Rob’s eye  (11:45) Some innovation in the mortgage market  (14:45) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Zoopla price index  Nationwide price index  Halifax  Holiday lets:  Is the short-let boom over? Declining occupancy rates drive a reduction in revenues  Rentals:  17% of deposits 'don't cover rent arrears or damage by tenants  Mortgages:  Mortgage lender encourages landlords to sell to tenants at cut price  Yet more lenders slash Buy To Let rates to woo landlords  Hub Extra: Aer backpack  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP591: July Market Update (Election Reaction) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The votes are in, the decisions made, and this week Rob & Rob dive into the election results and what the new housing minister could mean for the property market. Plus, what never-before-discussed data have they uncovered that's got them so excited? Press play to find out!  (0:40) Election news  (2:48) The latest data on house prices  (7:45) Holiday lets – is the boom over?  (10:30) Rental news that caught Rob’s eye  (11:45) Some innovation in the mortgage market  (14:45) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Zoopla price index  Nationwide price index  Halifax  Holiday lets:  Is the short-let boom over? Declining occupancy rates drive a reduction in revenues  Rentals:  17% of deposits 'don't cover rent arrears or damage by tenants  Mortgages:  Mortgage lender encourages landlords to sell to tenants at cut price  Yet more lenders slash Buy To Let rates to woo landlords  Hub Extra: Aer backpack  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The votes are in, the decisions made, and this week Rob & Rob dive into the election results and what the new housing minister could mean for the property market. Plus, what never-before-discussed data have they uncovered that's got them so excited? Press play to find out! 

  • (0:40) Election news 
  • (2:48) The latest data on house prices 
  • (7:45) Holiday lets – is the boom over? 
  • (10:30) Rental news that caught Rob’s eye 
  • (11:45) Some innovation in the mortgage market 
  • (14:45) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

House prices: 

Holiday lets: 

Rentals: 

Mortgages: 

Hub Extra: Aer backpack 

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]]> 1052 ASK436: Will this income-boosting method work? PLUS: My tenants are short-changing me! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask436-will-this-income-boosting-method-work-plus Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions!  (0:48) Ed’s been approached by a reputable company interested in using his buy-to-let property as a holiday let. They promise to manage everything and potentially triple the revenue for the same fee as his current letting agent. While the prospect of increased revenue is enticing, Ed worries that the offer might be too good to be true, so turns to Rob & Rob for their advice and guidance.  (5:32) Jonathan faces a dispute with his tenants who insist they were promised a rent £50 less than what is written in their signed tenancy agreement. Despite attempts to resolve the matter, they’ve only paid the reduced amount for the past two months, resulting in arrears. Jonathan wonders whether to pursue the issue or accept the reduced payments and wait for the lease to end before finding new tenants.  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. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK436: Will this income-boosting method work? PLUS: My tenants are short-changing me! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions!  (0:48) Ed’s been approached by a reputable company interested in using his buy-to-let property as a holiday let. They promise to manage everything and potentially triple the revenue for the same fee as his current letting agent. While the prospect of increased revenue is enticing, Ed worries that the offer might be too good to be true, so turns to Rob & Rob for their advice and guidance.  (5:32) Jonathan faces a dispute with his tenants who insist they were promised a rent £50 less than what is written in their signed tenancy agreement. Despite attempts to resolve the matter, they’ve only paid the reduced amount for the past two months, resulting in arrears. Jonathan wonders whether to pursue the issue or accept the reduced payments and wait for the lease to end before finding new tenants.  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. Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions! 

  • (0:48) Ed’s been approached by a reputable company interested in using his buy-to-let property as a holiday let. They promise to manage everything and potentially triple the revenue for the same fee as his current letting agent. While the prospect of increased revenue is enticing, Ed worries that the offer might be too good to be true, so turns to Rob & Rob for their advice and guidance. 
  • (5:32) Jonathan faces a dispute with his tenants who insist they were promised a rent £50 less than what is written in their signed tenancy agreement. Despite attempts to resolve the matter, they’ve only paid the reduced amount for the past two months, resulting in arrears. Jonathan wonders whether to pursue the issue or accept the reduced payments and wait for the lease to end before finding new tenants. 

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]]> 630 AOB: Our strategy to grow our business https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/aob-our-strategy-to-grow-our-business In this transparent episode, Rob & Rob share their ambitious growth strategies for their £100m property business.  As well as sharing their plans, they discuss why “trying something new” is often the last thing a business owner should do...  Links mentioned:  Subscribe to Property Pulse   Email us: hello@propertyhub.net  Work with us: Property Hub jobs   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  Give us your feedback on LinkedIn - Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 AOB: Our strategy to grow our business full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this transparent episode, Rob & Rob share their ambitious growth strategies for their £100m property business.  As well as sharing their plans, they discuss why “trying something new” is often the last thing a business owner should do...  Links mentioned:  Subscribe to Property Pulse   Email us: hello@propertyhub.net  Work with us: Property Hub jobs   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  Give us your feedback on LinkedIn - Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this transparent episode, Rob & Rob share their ambitious growth strategies for their £100m property business. 

As well as sharing their plans, they discuss why “trying something new” is often the last thing a business owner should do... 

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]]> 739 TPP590: Rob & Rob go to battle (plus election news) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp590-rob-rob-go-to-battle-plus-election-news Rob and Rob take to the ring to settle seven of the most controversial property debates once and for all. Will there be a clear winner? Let’s find out... Plus, we also bring you the latest news on that small topic of the election!   (0:34) News story of the week  (4:20) The debate begins…  (5:12) Lets kick-off with flats vs houses  (7:25) Interest only vs capital repayments  (9:45) New build vs old properties  (12:31) Capital growth vs yield  (15:26) Hands-on vs hands-off    (18:18) Limited company vs personal name    (19:50) Property vs stocks  (24:09) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Buy To Let – only a third of landlords feel positive about it  Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless PC Headset  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP590: Rob & Rob go to battle (plus election news) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob and Rob take to the ring to settle seven of the most controversial property debates once and for all. Will there be a clear winner? Let’s find out... Plus, we also bring you the latest news on that small topic of the election!   (0:34) News story of the week  (4:20) The debate begins…  (5:12) Lets kick-off with flats vs houses  (7:25) Interest only vs capital repayments  (9:45) New build vs old properties  (12:31) Capital growth vs yield  (15:26) Hands-on vs hands-off    (18:18) Limited company vs personal name    (19:50) Property vs stocks  (24:09) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Buy To Let – only a third of landlords feel positive about it  Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless PC Headset  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob and Rob take to the ring to settle seven of the most controversial property debates once and for all. Will there be a clear winner? Let’s find out...

Plus, we also bring you the latest news on that small topic of the election!  

  • (0:34) News story of the week 
  • (4:20) The debate begins… 
  • (5:12) Lets kick-off with flats vs houses 
  • (7:25) Interest only vs capital repayments 
  • (9:45) New build vs old properties 
  • (12:31) Capital growth vs yield 
  • (15:26) Hands-on vs hands-off   
  • (18:18) Limited company vs personal name   
  • (19:50) Property vs stocks 
  • (24:09) Hub Extra  

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]]> 1617 ASK435: Should I set up one company or many? PLUS: Should I be trying other brokers? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask435-should-i-set-up-one-company-or-many-plus-sh Happy Tuesday! We’re back with two more listener questions!  (0:43) Paul currently has three buy-to-let properties and intends to grow his portfolio to ten in the future. Each property is currently held in a separate SPV, and he's trying to decide if he should continue putting his new properties in their own SPVs or combine them all into one. Aware of the pros and cons of each method, Paul seeks advice from Rob & Rob on what to do. What will they suggest?  (5:09) Lee’s been searching for the best deal for his mortgage renewal and wonders if he should stick with the advice of one mortgage broker or talk to a few to get a better range of options.  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. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK435: Should I set up one company or many? PLUS: Should I be trying other brokers? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! We’re back with two more listener questions!  (0:43) Paul currently has three buy-to-let properties and intends to grow his portfolio to ten in the future. Each property is currently held in a separate SPV, and he's trying to decide if he should continue putting his new properties in their own SPVs or combine them all into one. Aware of the pros and cons of each method, Paul seeks advice from Rob & Rob on what to do. What will they suggest?  (5:09) Lee’s been searching for the best deal for his mortgage renewal and wonders if he should stick with the advice of one mortgage broker or talk to a few to get a better range of options.  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. Happy Tuesday! We’re back with two more listener questions! 

  • (0:43) Paul currently has three buy-to-let properties and intends to grow his portfolio to ten in the future. Each property is currently held in a separate SPV, and he's trying to decide if he should continue putting his new properties in their own SPVs or combine them all into one. Aware of the pros and cons of each method, Paul seeks advice from Rob & Rob on what to do. What will they suggest? 
  • (5:09) Lee’s been searching for the best deal for his mortgage renewal and wonders if he should stick with the advice of one mortgage broker or talk to a few to get a better range of options. 

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]]> 523 TPP589: The 5 surprising areas where property is booming https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp589-the-5-surprising-areas-where-property-is-bo Location is everything in property investing, and this week Rob & Rob reveal the UK’s top 5 areas for property growth. Forget the usual city hotspots - these under-the-radar locations are stealing the show. Tune in as the guys share their theories on what's driving these areas' success and learn how you can leverage this information to shape your own investment strategy. Can you guess which ones made the list? Hit play to find out!  (0:49) News story of the week  (3:40) The best performing areas for property growth…  (7:25) Kicking off with city hotspots   (8:25) The top 5 performing areas revealed  (15:30) Other notable areas  (17:15) What’s driving these locations success  (19:43) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Labour vows to alleviate rental crisis and crack down on landlords  Hometrack UK Cities 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP589: The 5 surprising areas where property is booming full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Location is everything in property investing, and this week Rob & Rob reveal the UK’s top 5 areas for property growth. Forget the usual city hotspots - these under-the-radar locations are stealing the show. Tune in as the guys share their theories on what's driving these areas' success and learn how you can leverage this information to shape your own investment strategy. Can you guess which ones made the list? Hit play to find out!  (0:49) News story of the week  (3:40) The best performing areas for property growth…  (7:25) Kicking off with city hotspots   (8:25) The top 5 performing areas revealed  (15:30) Other notable areas  (17:15) What’s driving these locations success  (19:43) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Labour vows to alleviate rental crisis and crack down on landlords  Hometrack UK Cities 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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Location is everything in property investing, and this week Rob & Rob reveal the UK’s top 5 areas for property growth. Forget the usual city hotspots - these under-the-radar locations are stealing the show. Tune in as the guys share their theories on what's driving these areas' success and learn how you can leverage this information to shape your own investment strategy. Can you guess which ones made the list? Hit play to find out! 

  • (0:49) News story of the week 
  • (3:40) The best performing areas for property growth… 
  • (7:25) Kicking off with city hotspots  
  • (8:25) The top 5 performing areas revealed 
  • (15:30) Other notable areas 
  • (17:15) What’s driving these locations success 
  • (19:43) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1376 ASK434: Is now the right time to sell this property? PLUS: What do I do about this arrangement fee? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask434-is-now-the-right-time-to-sell-this-property It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Gary’s recently inherited a flat in Notting Hill that he plans to sell and use the proceeds to invest in a cheaper property with better growth potential. But the current value is about 20% less than its original purchase price, leaving him unsure whether to hold off for better market conditions or sell now for the best possible price.  (3:28) Ryan’s wondering if he should add his arrangement fees to his mortgage or pay them off in full, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK434: Is now the right time to sell this property? PLUS: What do I do about this arrangement fee? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Gary’s recently inherited a flat in Notting Hill that he plans to sell and use the proceeds to invest in a cheaper property with better growth potential. But the current value is about 20% less than its original purchase price, leaving him unsure whether to hold off for better market conditions or sell now for the best possible price.  (3:28) Ryan’s wondering if he should add his arrangement fees to his mortgage or pay them off in full, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:42) Gary’s recently inherited a flat in Notting Hill that he plans to sell and use the proceeds to invest in a cheaper property with better growth potential. But the current value is about 20% less than its original purchase price, leaving him unsure whether to hold off for better market conditions or sell now for the best possible price. 
  • (3:28) Ryan’s wondering if he should add his arrangement fees to his mortgage or pay them off in full, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 

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]]> 316 TPP588: June Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp588-june-market-update Get ready for one of our juiciest market updates yet, as we bring you the latest happenings in the property world, including a build-to-rent mini special packed with fascinating rental stats. But that’s not all - we dive into the hottest topic right now: the election!  What’s the latest updates? The manifestos are out, but what do they mean for property investors? Did The Robs see anything that worries or excites them? Join us as they break down all the news and share their beliefs on politics. Will they lose your vote? Let’s find out...  (0:55) The latest data on house prices  (2:20) Some interesting news on rents  (5:40) What’s happening with build to rents  (7:57) Let’s talk politics  (14:40) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  Halifax house price index  Rents:  Renters in race for homes as listing time slashed  Hometrack report  Record immigration behind a third of rent rises  Build to rent:  LGIM boss calls for fewer ‘unscrupulous’ buy-to-let landlords in Britain  Election:  General election 2024: How do the party manifestos address the housing crisis?  What does the election mean for the housing market?  Reform contract  Hub Extra:   Political Quiz  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP588: June Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Get ready for one of our juiciest market updates yet, as we bring you the latest happenings in the property world, including a build-to-rent mini special packed with fascinating rental stats. But that’s not all - we dive into the hottest topic right now: the election!  What’s the latest updates? The manifestos are out, but what do they mean for property investors? Did The Robs see anything that worries or excites them? Join us as they break down all the news and share their beliefs on politics. Will they lose your vote? Let’s find out...  (0:55) The latest data on house prices  (2:20) Some interesting news on rents  (5:40) What’s happening with build to rents  (7:57) Let’s talk politics  (14:40) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  Halifax house price index  Rents:  Renters in race for homes as listing time slashed  Hometrack report  Record immigration behind a third of rent rises  Build to rent:  LGIM boss calls for fewer ‘unscrupulous’ buy-to-let landlords in Britain  Election:  General election 2024: How do the party manifestos address the housing crisis?  What does the election mean for the housing market?  Reform contract  Hub Extra:   Political Quiz  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get ready for one of our juiciest market updates yet, as we bring you the latest happenings in the property world, including a build-to-rent mini special packed with fascinating rental stats. But that’s not all - we dive into the hottest topic right now: the election! 

What’s the latest updates? The manifestos are out, but what do they mean for property investors? Did The Robs see anything that worries or excites them? Join us as they break down all the news and share their beliefs on politics. Will they lose your vote? Let’s find out... 

  • (0:55) The latest data on house prices 
  • (2:20) Some interesting news on rents 
  • (5:40) What’s happening with build to rents 
  • (7:57) Let’s talk politics 
  • (14:40) Hub Extra 

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House prices: 

Rents: 

Build to rent: 

Election: 

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]]> 1223 ASK433: How do I value new build properties? PLUS: Are flats with cladding an opportunity? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask433-how-do-i-value-new-build-properties-plus-ar Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0:45) Mussa is curious to know if flats with cladding still face a negative perception, even with EWS1 certificates. He seeks Rob & Rob’s advice on whether these properties offer good capital growth potential or should be avoided as property investments.  (3:48) Thomas is at a loss on how to properly value new build properties since there are no comparable ones in the area. He turns to the guys for their expertise and guidance.  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. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK433: How do I value new build properties? PLUS: Are flats with cladding an opportunity? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0:45) Mussa is curious to know if flats with cladding still face a negative perception, even with EWS1 certificates. He seeks Rob & Rob’s advice on whether these properties offer good capital growth potential or should be avoided as property investments.  (3:48) Thomas is at a loss on how to properly value new build properties since there are no comparable ones in the area. He turns to the guys for their expertise and guidance.  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. Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners! 

  • (0:45) Mussa is curious to know if flats with cladding still face a negative perception, even with EWS1 certificates. He seeks Rob & Rob’s advice on whether these properties offer good capital growth potential or should be avoided as property investments. 
  • (3:48) Thomas is at a loss on how to properly value new build properties since there are no comparable ones in the area. He turns to the guys for their expertise and guidance. 

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]]> 548 TPP587: How to avoid a leasehold nightmare https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp588-how-to-avoid-a-leasehold-nightmare The most frequent questions we receive are about leaseholds, and given they make up around 40% of the property market it’s crucial for every investor to understand them. Tune in as Rob & Rob deep dive into the topic, discussing the pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold, shedding light on ground rents and service charges, and bringing you up to speed with the latest changes from the Leasehold Reform Bill.   (0:58) News story of the week  (3:27) Let’s talk about leaseholds…  (4:25) What actually is a leasehold?  (6:06) The pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold  (7:01) How about ground rent?  (9:50) Details on the Leasehold Reform Bill  (12:40) What about service charges?  (21:37) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Zoopla house price index  The leasehold advisory service  The Missing Cryptoqueen  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP587: How to avoid a leasehold nightmare full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The most frequent questions we receive are about leaseholds, and given they make up around 40% of the property market it’s crucial for every investor to understand them. Tune in as Rob & Rob deep dive into the topic, discussing the pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold, shedding light on ground rents and service charges, and bringing you up to speed with the latest changes from the Leasehold Reform Bill.   (0:58) News story of the week  (3:27) Let’s talk about leaseholds…  (4:25) What actually is a leasehold?  (6:06) The pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold  (7:01) How about ground rent?  (9:50) Details on the Leasehold Reform Bill  (12:40) What about service charges?  (21:37) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Zoopla house price index  The leasehold advisory service  The Missing Cryptoqueen  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The most frequent questions we receive are about leaseholds, and given they make up around 40% of the property market it’s crucial for every investor to understand them. Tune in as Rob & Rob deep dive into the topic, discussing the pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold, shedding light on ground rents and service charges, and bringing you up to speed with the latest changes from the Leasehold Reform Bill.  

  • (0:58) News story of the week 
  • (3:27) Let’s talk about leaseholds… 
  • (4:25) What actually is a leasehold? 
  • (6:06) The pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold 
  • (7:01) How about ground rent? 
  • (9:50) Details on the Leasehold Reform Bill 
  • (12:40) What about service charges? 
  • (21:37) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1404 ASK432: Who should I vote for? PLUS: Do I really need to pay this fee? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask432-who-should-i-vote-for-plus-do-i-really-need It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for Ask Rob & Rob! Join us as we tackle two new listener questions…  (0:44) Tom wonders what property investors should be looking for in each party's manifesto for the upcoming July election. He's curious if any appear to favour landlords and investors and which might introduce stricter policies. He turns to Rob & Rob for their insights to help him decide who to vote for based on his investment strategy.  (2:44) Jalon received a payment request from the Information Commissioner's Office and wants to know if the fee is something he’s required to pay as a small property 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK432: Who should I vote for? PLUS: Do I really need to pay this fee? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for Ask Rob & Rob! Join us as we tackle two new listener questions…  (0:44) Tom wonders what property investors should be looking for in each party's manifesto for the upcoming July election. He's curious if any appear to favour landlords and investors and which might introduce stricter policies. He turns to Rob & Rob for their insights to help him decide who to vote for based on his investment strategy.  (2:44) Jalon received a payment request from the Information Commissioner's Office and wants to know if the fee is something he’s required to pay as a small property 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for Ask Rob & Rob! Join us as we tackle two new listener questions… 

  • (0:44) Tom wonders what property investors should be looking for in each party's manifesto for the upcoming July election. He's curious if any appear to favour landlords and investors and which might introduce stricter policies. He turns to Rob & Rob for their insights to help him decide who to vote for based on his investment strategy. 
  • (2:44) Jalon received a payment request from the Information Commissioner's Office and wants to know if the fee is something he’s required to pay as a small property investor. 

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]]> 306 TPP586: Should property investors be scared of Labour? (Election special) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp586-should-property-investors-be-scared-of-labo It's the topic that sparks the most passionate debates: politics! With the unexpectedly early election just around the corner, what does this mean for the property market, and will a potential new government bring significant changes? Join us as Rob & Rob tread on dangerous territory, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the possible impact of a Labour government!  (0:40) News story of the week  (2:49) Let’s get into it…  (3:20) What’s happened as a result of the election being called early?  (6:40) What will happen in the run-up?  (8:40) What will happen if Labour win?  (16:30) What do we make of it all?  (22:18) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  UK house prices in surprise rise in May  Airbnb Bonanza - huge rise in short let property numbers  Arc Browser  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP586: Should property investors be scared of Labour? (Election special) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's the topic that sparks the most passionate debates: politics! With the unexpectedly early election just around the corner, what does this mean for the property market, and will a potential new government bring significant changes? Join us as Rob & Rob tread on dangerous territory, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the possible impact of a Labour government!  (0:40) News story of the week  (2:49) Let’s get into it…  (3:20) What’s happened as a result of the election being called early?  (6:40) What will happen in the run-up?  (8:40) What will happen if Labour win?  (16:30) What do we make of it all?  (22:18) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  UK house prices in surprise rise in May  Airbnb Bonanza - huge rise in short let property numbers  Arc Browser  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's the topic that sparks the most passionate debates: politics! With the unexpectedly early election just around the corner, what does this mean for the property market, and will a potential new government bring significant changes? Join us as Rob & Rob tread on dangerous territory, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the possible impact of a Labour government! 

  • (0:40) News story of the week 
  • (2:49) Let’s get into it… 
  • (3:20) What’s happened as a result of the election being called early? 
  • (6:40) What will happen in the run-up? 
  • (8:40) What will happen if Labour win? 
  • (16:30) What do we make of it all? 
  • (22:18) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1471 ASK431: Would you rent to someone with a CCJ? PLUS: What type of company should I set up? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask431-would-you-rent-to-someone-with-a-ccj-plus-w Let's dive into your questions and get some answers on this week's Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:38) A potential tenant with a CCJ has applied to rent Chris's property. The tenant has a guarantor, and the lettings agent offers a protected rent scheme. He wonders if this provides enough protection or be cautious and asks Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:10) Ashley’s at the start of her property journey and unsure whether to set up an SPV or a limited company. She wants to know the difference between the two and which option would be best for her 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. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK431: Would you rent to someone with a CCJ? PLUS: What type of company should I set up? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Let's dive into your questions and get some answers on this week's Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:38) A potential tenant with a CCJ has applied to rent Chris's property. The tenant has a guarantor, and the lettings agent offers a protected rent scheme. He wonders if this provides enough protection or be cautious and asks Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:10) Ashley’s at the start of her property journey and unsure whether to set up an SPV or a limited company. She wants to know the difference between the two and which option would be best for her 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. Let's dive into your questions and get some answers on this week's Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:38) A potential tenant with a CCJ has applied to rent Chris's property. The tenant has a guarantor, and the lettings agent offers a protected rent scheme. He wonders if this provides enough protection or be cautious and asks Rob & Rob for their advice. 
  • (3:10) Ashley’s at the start of her property journey and unsure whether to set up an SPV or a limited company. She wants to know the difference between the two and which option would be best for her situation. 

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]]> 325 AOB: What do Rob & Rob actually DO? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/aob-what-do-rob-rob-actually-do In this candid peek behind the curtain, Rob & Rob delve into what they actually do on a day-to-day to keep their £100m property business running.  From handling operations to marketing and growth initiatives, they get raw about their current roles and responsibilities - and how the wrong role had Rob D considering if it was his time to leave the business...  Links mentioned:  Rob Dix’s Instagram  Rob Dix’s LinkedIn  Rob Bence’s Instagram  Rob Bence’s LinkedIn  Subscribe to Property Pulse  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. Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 AOB: What do Rob & Rob actually DO? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this candid peek behind the curtain, Rob & Rob delve into what they actually do on a day-to-day to keep their £100m property business running.  From handling operations to marketing and growth initiatives, they get raw about their current roles and responsibilities - and how the wrong role had Rob D considering if it was his time to leave the business...  Links mentioned:  Rob Dix’s Instagram  Rob Dix’s LinkedIn  Rob Bence’s Instagram  Rob Bence’s LinkedIn  Subscribe to Property Pulse  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. In this candid peek behind the curtain, Rob & Rob delve into what they actually do on a day-to-day to keep their £100m property business running. 

From handling operations to marketing and growth initiatives, they get raw about their current roles and responsibilities - and how the wrong role had Rob D considering if it was his time to leave the business... 

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]]> 1042 TPP585: Reviewing 3 real listener deals: Which would we buy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp585-reviewing-3-real-listener-deals-which-would Running a £100m property business means Rob & Rob have spent countless hours analysing deals and today they’re delving into three investment opportunities our listeners have sent in!  They share their decision-making process, break down the pros and cons, run the numbers, and reveal which deal they’d be happy to invest in.  (0:49) News story of the week  (1:51) Real listener deals…  (2:12) Deal 1: Two-bedroom apartment in Sheffield city centre  (19:27) Deal 2: Four-bedroom detached house in Bath  (26:49) Deal 3: Three-bedroom semi-detached house in Liverpool  (35:20) Which deal would Rob & Rob buy?  (39:57) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Zoopla period properties upkeep  Property Log  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP585: Reviewing 3 real listener deals: Which would we buy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Running a £100m property business means Rob & Rob have spent countless hours analysing deals and today they’re delving into three investment opportunities our listeners have sent in!  They share their decision-making process, break down the pros and cons, run the numbers, and reveal which deal they’d be happy to invest in.  (0:49) News story of the week  (1:51) Real listener deals…  (2:12) Deal 1: Two-bedroom apartment in Sheffield city centre  (19:27) Deal 2: Four-bedroom detached house in Bath  (26:49) Deal 3: Three-bedroom semi-detached house in Liverpool  (35:20) Which deal would Rob & Rob buy?  (39:57) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Zoopla period properties upkeep  Property Log  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Running a £100m property business means Rob & Rob have spent countless hours analysing deals and today they’re delving into three investment opportunities our listeners have sent in! 

They share their decision-making process, break down the pros and cons, run the numbers, and reveal which deal they’d be happy to invest in. 

  • (0:49) News story of the week 
  • (1:51) Real listener deals… 
  • (2:12) Deal 1: Two-bedroom apartment in Sheffield city centre 
  • (19:27) Deal 2: Four-bedroom detached house in Bath 
  • (26:49) Deal 3: Three-bedroom semi-detached house in Liverpool 
  • (35:20) Which deal would Rob & Rob buy? 
  • (39:57) Hub Extra 

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]]> 2489 ASK430: What should my retirement portfolio look like? PLUS: How do I plan for a Labour government? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask430-what-should-my-retirement-portfolio-look-li It’s Tuesday, so here’s your latest round of listener questions!  (0:31) Simon is starting to plan his retirement, and due to his personal situation, he’s looking for an inflation-proof income. He’s a complete property investment novice and has around £150,000 to invest, and he’s wondering what strategy would be best for him and his goals.  (6:06) Geoff is planning to invest £100,000 over the next 25 years, starting with two flats later this year, but he’s wondering if tactically he should do anything different if a Labour party come into power.  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. Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK430: What should my retirement portfolio look like? PLUS: How do I plan for a Labour government? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, so here’s your latest round of listener questions!  (0:31) Simon is starting to plan his retirement, and due to his personal situation, he’s looking for an inflation-proof income. He’s a complete property investment novice and has around £150,000 to invest, and he’s wondering what strategy would be best for him and his goals.  (6:06) Geoff is planning to invest £100,000 over the next 25 years, starting with two flats later this year, but he’s wondering if tactically he should do anything different if a Labour party come into power.  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. It’s Tuesday, so here’s your latest round of listener questions! 

  • (0:31) Simon is starting to plan his retirement, and due to his personal situation, he’s looking for an inflation-proof income. He’s a complete property investment novice and has around £150,000 to invest, and he’s wondering what strategy would be best for him and his goals. 
  • (6:06) Geoff is planning to invest £100,000 over the next 25 years, starting with two flats later this year, but he’s wondering if tactically he should do anything different if a Labour party come into power. 

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]]> 649 TPP584: How to never pay full price for property https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp584-how-to-never-pay-full-price-for-property Today’s episode is all about saving you money. Rob & Rob are strong believers that you should never pay full price for a property, and today they’ll be revealing all the ways you can bag yourself a bargain. (0:46) News story of the week  (3:36) You don’t have to pay full price for property  (4:04) Why you should buy at a discount  (6:20) Is it a true discount?  (9:19) How do you get a discount?  (18:32) It’s a numbers game  (19:38) Don’t fixate on the discount  (22:07) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Official - Labour will NOT introduce rent controls if it wins election  Has Labour’s secret rent control plan been revealed by accident?  Booking.com  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP584: How to never pay full price for property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Today’s episode is all about saving you money. Rob & Rob are strong believers that you should never pay full price for a property, and today they’ll be revealing all the ways you can bag yourself a bargain. (0:46) News story of the week  (3:36) You don’t have to pay full price for property  (4:04) Why you should buy at a discount  (6:20) Is it a true discount?  (9:19) How do you get a discount?  (18:32) It’s a numbers game  (19:38) Don’t fixate on the discount  (22:07) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Official - Labour will NOT introduce rent controls if it wins election  Has Labour’s secret rent control plan been revealed by accident?  Booking.com  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Today’s episode is all about saving you money. Rob & Rob are strong believers that you should never pay full price for a property, and today they’ll be revealing all the ways you can bag yourself a bargain.

  • (0:46) News story of the week 
  • (3:36) You don’t have to pay full price for property 
  • (4:04) Why you should buy at a discount 
  • (6:20) Is it a true discount? 
  • (9:19) How do you get a discount? 
  • (18:32) It’s a numbers game 
  • (19:38) Don’t fixate on the discount 
  • (22:07) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1604 ASK429: How do I handle a move to China? PLUS: Will this US court case affect the UK? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask429-how-do-i-handle-a-move-to-china-plus-will-t Ask Rob & Rob has gone international! This week we’re bringing you two more listener questions, and this time, they’re all about geo-politics, international law and how this can affect UK property investment.  (0:47) Adam’s work are asking him to consider a move to China, but he’s concerned about how the country’s corruption index will impact his mortgage options and if the situation will worsen. He’s hoping Rob & Rob can offer some insight into whether they think this would be too risky of a move...  (4:28) Noel has been listening to a US personal finance podcast, and he’s wondering if the recent class-action case against The National Association of Realtors will have a knock-on effect on the UK property 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. Tue, 21 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK429: How do I handle a move to China? PLUS: Will this US court case affect the UK? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ask Rob & Rob has gone international! This week we’re bringing you two more listener questions, and this time, they’re all about geo-politics, international law and how this can affect UK property investment.  (0:47) Adam’s work are asking him to consider a move to China, but he’s concerned about how the country’s corruption index will impact his mortgage options and if the situation will worsen. He’s hoping Rob & Rob can offer some insight into whether they think this would be too risky of a move...  (4:28) Noel has been listening to a US personal finance podcast, and he’s wondering if the recent class-action case against The National Association of Realtors will have a knock-on effect on the UK property 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. Ask Rob & Rob has gone international! This week we’re bringing you two more listener questions, and this time, they’re all about geo-politics, international law and how this can affect UK property investment. 

  • (0:47) Adam’s work are asking him to consider a move to China, but he’s concerned about how the country’s corruption index will impact his mortgage options and if the situation will worsen. He’s hoping Rob & Rob can offer some insight into whether they think this would be too risky of a move... 
  • (4:28) Noel has been listening to a US personal finance podcast, and he’s wondering if the recent class-action case against The National Association of Realtors will have a knock-on effect on the UK property market? 

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]]> 472 TPP583: How we manage million-pound portfolios in 1 hour per month https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp583-how-we-manage-million-pound-portfolios-in-6 What’s holding you back from investing in property or scaling up your current portfolio? For a lot of investors, it’s time. Time is our most valuable asset, but after over a decade in property, Rob & Rob have mastered managing their portfolios – so much so, that they can do it in less than 60 minutes per month.  (0:45) News story of the week  (4:00) The Property Podcast LIVE  (4:22) How to invest with no time  (7:17) The 3 main components  (8:32) Sourcing property  (11:29) Property management  (13:53) Your strategy  (15:59) How to implement it  (18:02) Become the CEO of your portfolio  (21:50) What is your time worth  (23:27) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Savills upgrades five-year forecast for UK house price growth  UKREIIF – The Property Podcast LIVE  Toggl Track   Scanner Pro  Claude Ai  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP583: How we manage million-pound portfolios in 1 hour per month full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What’s holding you back from investing in property or scaling up your current portfolio? For a lot of investors, it’s time. Time is our most valuable asset, but after over a decade in property, Rob & Rob have mastered managing their portfolios – so much so, that they can do it in less than 60 minutes per month.  (0:45) News story of the week  (4:00) The Property Podcast LIVE  (4:22) How to invest with no time  (7:17) The 3 main components  (8:32) Sourcing property  (11:29) Property management  (13:53) Your strategy  (15:59) How to implement it  (18:02) Become the CEO of your portfolio  (21:50) What is your time worth  (23:27) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Savills upgrades five-year forecast for UK house price growth  UKREIIF – The Property Podcast LIVE  Toggl Track   Scanner Pro  Claude Ai  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What’s holding you back from investing in property or scaling up your current portfolio? For a lot of investors, it’s time. Time is our most valuable asset, but after over a decade in property, Rob & Rob have mastered managing their portfolios – so much so, that they can do it in less than 60 minutes per month. 

  • (0:45) News story of the week 
  • (4:00) The Property Podcast LIVE 
  • (4:22) How to invest with no time 
  • (7:17) The 3 main components 
  • (8:32) Sourcing property 
  • (11:29) Property management 
  • (13:53) Your strategy 
  • (15:59) How to implement it 
  • (18:02) Become the CEO of your portfolio 
  • (21:50) What is your time worth 
  • (23:27) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1598 ASK428: How would you invest £50k? PLUS: Can I make my tenants maintain the garden? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask428-how-would-you-invest-50k-plus-can-i-make-my It’s time for the latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Ben wants to start investing in property but he’s lost on where to begin. He’s absorbed all our content online and determined his goals. Now he’s moving back to Liverpool, he thinks he’d like to take advantage of his local knowledge and potentially buy his first investment here, but he’s hoping Rob & Rob can share their advice for the safest investment he can make for his first plunge.  (6:01) While Derek has previously experienced no problems with his tenants, recent complaints from the neighbours indicate a lapse in garden maintenance. Despite his efforts to equip them with necessary tools, such as a lawnmower, during his last visit, there has been no improvement. Now, Derek is wondering what he should do next, and if he should issue them a Section 21 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  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. Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK428: How would you invest £50k? PLUS: Can I make my tenants maintain the garden? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for the latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Ben wants to start investing in property but he’s lost on where to begin. He’s absorbed all our content online and determined his goals. Now he’s moving back to Liverpool, he thinks he’d like to take advantage of his local knowledge and potentially buy his first investment here, but he’s hoping Rob & Rob can share their advice for the safest investment he can make for his first plunge.  (6:01) While Derek has previously experienced no problems with his tenants, recent complaints from the neighbours indicate a lapse in garden maintenance. Despite his efforts to equip them with necessary tools, such as a lawnmower, during his last visit, there has been no improvement. Now, Derek is wondering what he should do next, and if he should issue them a Section 21 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  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. It’s time for the latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:42) Ben wants to start investing in property but he’s lost on where to begin. He’s absorbed all our content online and determined his goals. Now he’s moving back to Liverpool, he thinks he’d like to take advantage of his local knowledge and potentially buy his first investment here, but he’s hoping Rob & Rob can share their advice for the safest investment he can make for his first plunge. 
  • (6:01) While Derek has previously experienced no problems with his tenants, recent complaints from the neighbours indicate a lapse in garden maintenance. Despite his efforts to equip them with necessary tools, such as a lawnmower, during his last visit, there has been no improvement. Now, Derek is wondering what he should do next, and if he should issue them a Section 21 Notice. 

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]]> 516 TPP582: May Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp582-market-update-may-2024 It’s the most talked-about topic in the property world right now: the Renters Reform Bill. After finally making its way through the House of Commons, the bill seems close to being passed – but what does this mean for property investors? We also look at an unexpected move for house prices, talk about the latest Bank of England moves, and find a surprise lurking in the rental data.  (0:35) Renters reform bill - the facts and our opinions  (9:35) A house price surprise  (13:30) Let’s look at mortgage rates  (17:28) What’s the latest data on rents?  (20:02) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Property Hub YouTube - Landlords: Is this the end?   House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  RICS resident market survey  Mortgages:  Traders bet against sterling in belief BoE will cut rates by summer  Rents:  Rightmove rental tracker  Hub Extra:  Dial a pilot  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. Thu, 09 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP582: May Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the most talked-about topic in the property world right now: the Renters Reform Bill. After finally making its way through the House of Commons, the bill seems close to being passed – but what does this mean for property investors? We also look at an unexpected move for house prices, talk about the latest Bank of England moves, and find a surprise lurking in the rental data.  (0:35) Renters reform bill - the facts and our opinions  (9:35) A house price surprise  (13:30) Let’s look at mortgage rates  (17:28) What’s the latest data on rents?  (20:02) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Property Hub YouTube - Landlords: Is this the end?   House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  RICS resident market survey  Mortgages:  Traders bet against sterling in belief BoE will cut rates by summer  Rents:  Rightmove rental tracker  Hub Extra:  Dial a pilot  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 the most talked-about topic in the property world right now: the Renters Reform Bill. After finally making its way through the House of Commons, the bill seems close to being passed – but what does this mean for property investors? We also look at an unexpected move for house prices, talk about the latest Bank of England moves, and find a surprise lurking in the rental data. 

  • (0:35) Renters reform bill - the facts and our opinions 
  • (9:35) A house price surprise 
  • (13:30) Let’s look at mortgage rates 
  • (17:28) What’s the latest data on rents? 
  • (20:02) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1391 ASK427: Should I diversify between cities? PLUS: Help! I don't have a tenancy agreement! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask427-should-i-diversify-between-cities-plus-help Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!   (0:45) Alan has two buy-to-let properties in Nottingham and is considering investing further in the near future. He’s curious to know if he should diversify his portfolio by investing in a different location and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:45) Pete bought a property at auction two years ago, already tenanted, with plans to renovate it while the tenant stayed. He now needs to sell as his circumstances have changed, however he never got the tenant to sign a new lease under his name. He wonders if he can still give the tenant notice to leave, and what implications this may have if his name isn't on the lease.  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. Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK427: Should I diversify between cities? PLUS: Help! I don't have a tenancy agreement! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!   (0:45) Alan has two buy-to-let properties in Nottingham and is considering investing further in the near future. He’s curious to know if he should diversify his portfolio by investing in a different location and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:45) Pete bought a property at auction two years ago, already tenanted, with plans to renovate it while the tenant stayed. He now needs to sell as his circumstances have changed, however he never got the tenant to sign a new lease under his name. He wonders if he can still give the tenant notice to leave, and what implications this may have if his name isn't on the lease.  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. Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  

  • (0:45) Alan has two buy-to-let properties in Nottingham and is considering investing further in the near future. He’s curious to know if he should diversify his portfolio by investing in a different location and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 
  • (3:45) Pete bought a property at auction two years ago, already tenanted, with plans to renovate it while the tenant stayed. He now needs to sell as his circumstances have changed, however he never got the tenant to sign a new lease under his name. He wonders if he can still give the tenant notice to leave, and what implications this may have if his name isn't on the lease. 

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]]> 408 TPP581: 7 property disasters we've had in the last 12 months! (PLUS: Big evictions news) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp581-7-property-disasters-weve-had-in-the-last-1 It’s not always plain sailing being a property investor, but no one talks about the stuff that goes wrong - until now! Join us as Rob & Rob share their painful disasters this year. From costly leaks to trashed flats, unpaid rent and busted boilers, they delve into the property problems they couldn't control and the ones they admit were on them. Why? So you can take away valuable lessons from their experiences and avoid making the same blunders. Also don’t miss the chance to get The Robs’ opinions on your own property deals!  (0:45) News story of the week: The renters reform bill  (6:52) Rob & Rob will review your deals!  (7:25) Rob & Rob each share seven disasters this year…  (8:40) The unforeseen problems outside of their control  (11:30) The Robs painful mistakes  (21:10) Lessons learnt  (25:29) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rob & Rob - Critique My Deal  Michael Gove can't guarantee no-fault eviction ban before election  Property Hub YouTube - Landlords: Is this the end?  Udio  Suno  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. Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP581: 7 property disasters we've had in the last 12 months! (PLUS: Big evictions news) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s not always plain sailing being a property investor, but no one talks about the stuff that goes wrong - until now! Join us as Rob & Rob share their painful disasters this year. From costly leaks to trashed flats, unpaid rent and busted boilers, they delve into the property problems they couldn't control and the ones they admit were on them. Why? So you can take away valuable lessons from their experiences and avoid making the same blunders. Also don’t miss the chance to get The Robs’ opinions on your own property deals!  (0:45) News story of the week: The renters reform bill  (6:52) Rob & Rob will review your deals!  (7:25) Rob & Rob each share seven disasters this year…  (8:40) The unforeseen problems outside of their control  (11:30) The Robs painful mistakes  (21:10) Lessons learnt  (25:29) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rob & Rob - Critique My Deal  Michael Gove can't guarantee no-fault eviction ban before election  Property Hub YouTube - Landlords: Is this the end?  Udio  Suno  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 not always plain sailing being a property investor, but no one talks about the stuff that goes wrong - until now! Join us as Rob & Rob share their painful disasters this year. From costly leaks to trashed flats, unpaid rent and busted boilers, they delve into the property problems they couldn't control and the ones they admit were on them. Why? So you can take away valuable lessons from their experiences and avoid making the same blunders.

Also don’t miss the chance to get The Robs’ opinions on your own property deals! 

  • (0:45) News story of the week: The renters reform bill 
  • (6:52) Rob & Rob will review your deals! 
  • (7:25) Rob & Rob each share seven disasters this year… 
  • (8:40) The unforeseen problems outside of their control 
  • (11:30) The Robs painful mistakes 
  • (21:10) Lessons learnt 
  • (25:29) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1659 ASK426: 4 questions about taking equity out of my portfolio https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask426-4-questions-about-taking-equity-out-of-my-p Join us for a special episode of Ask Rob & Rob, as they tackle ONE complex question from an avid listener…  (0:56) Remco’s recently completed the purchase of his second property through Property Hub Invest. While eager to continue expanding his portfolio, he faces the dilemma of having insufficient funds for a deposit and is reluctant to invest more of his personal savings. As a solution, he’s considering leveraging the equity from his properties, but with numerous questions about the process and its feasibility, he turns to the guys for their help and guidance.  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. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK426: 4 questions about taking equity out of my portfolio full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Join us for a special episode of Ask Rob & Rob, as they tackle ONE complex question from an avid listener…  (0:56) Remco’s recently completed the purchase of his second property through Property Hub Invest. While eager to continue expanding his portfolio, he faces the dilemma of having insufficient funds for a deposit and is reluctant to invest more of his personal savings. As a solution, he’s considering leveraging the equity from his properties, but with numerous questions about the process and its feasibility, he turns to the guys for their help and guidance.  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. Join us for a special episode of Ask Rob & Rob, as they tackle ONE complex question from an avid listener… 

  • (0:56) Remco’s recently completed the purchase of his second property through Property Hub Invest. While eager to continue expanding his portfolio, he faces the dilemma of having insufficient funds for a deposit and is reluctant to invest more of his personal savings. As a solution, he’s considering leveraging the equity from his properties, but with numerous questions about the process and its feasibility, he turns to the guys for their help and guidance. 

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]]> 587 AOB: Going behind the scenes of a £100m property business https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/aob-going-behind-the-scenes-of-a-100m-property-bus Welcome back to AOB where Rob & Rob share the backstage inner workings of a £100m property business.  In today's episode they give you an inside look at their operations: the mechanics of their workplace, specialised teams, and the challenges they face head-on.  Links mentioned:  Property Hub jobs  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. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 AOB: Going behind the scenes of a £100m property business full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to AOB where Rob & Rob share the backstage inner workings of a £100m property business.  In today's episode they give you an inside look at their operations: the mechanics of their workplace, specialised teams, and the challenges they face head-on.  Links mentioned:  Property Hub jobs  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. Welcome back to AOB where Rob & Rob share the backstage inner workings of a £100m property business. 

In today's episode they give you an inside look at their operations: the mechanics of their workplace, specialised teams, and the challenges they face head-on. 

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]]> 957 TPP580: Worth it or not? We judge different property expenses https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp580-worth-it-or-not-we-judge-different-property With so many property services out there, it can be tough to know which ones are worth your hard-earned cash. Join Rob & Rob for a lively debate (and a fair bit of disagreement) as they break down the must-haves, the ones to avoid, and those that could go either way based on your situation. (0:40) News story of the week  (6:06) Let’s talk property services…  (6:40) Which should you pay for?  (15:14) Those NOT worth paying for  (18:40) The ones that depend on you…  (27:46) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  The house price charts that show why now is the time to buy  Beneath the jargon, Bernanke delivers devastating critique of the Bank of England  Neom - The Line - The Rise and Fall of Saudi Arabia's Linear City  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. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP580: Worth it or not? We judge different property expenses full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With so many property services out there, it can be tough to know which ones are worth your hard-earned cash. Join Rob & Rob for a lively debate (and a fair bit of disagreement) as they break down the must-haves, the ones to avoid, and those that could go either way based on your situation. (0:40) News story of the week  (6:06) Let’s talk property services…  (6:40) Which should you pay for?  (15:14) Those NOT worth paying for  (18:40) The ones that depend on you…  (27:46) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  The house price charts that show why now is the time to buy  Beneath the jargon, Bernanke delivers devastating critique of the Bank of England  Neom - The Line - The Rise and Fall of Saudi Arabia's Linear City  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. With so many property services out there, it can be tough to know which ones are worth your hard-earned cash. Join Rob & Rob for a lively debate (and a fair bit of disagreement) as they break down the must-haves, the ones to avoid, and those that could go either way based on your situation.

  • (0:40) News story of the week 
  • (6:06) Let’s talk property services… 
  • (6:40) Which should you pay for? 
  • (15:14) Those NOT worth paying for 
  • (18:40) The ones that depend on you… 
  • (27:46) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1807 ASK425: How do I research a developer? PLUS: Will my Ltd Co pass the stress test? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask425-how-do-i-research-a-developer-plus-will-my It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:45) Charlie’s gearing up to diversify his portfolio by purchasing his first off-plan property. While he’s mindful of the potential pitfalls, he’s hit a roadblock when researching the developers. Seeking guidance, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and insights.  (7:14) James wants to know why higher-rate taxpayers undergo a 145% stress test compared to the 125% for basic-rate taxpayers. He’s also curious about the typical rate applied for limited companies and asks the guys for more information to gain a better understanding.  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. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK425: How do I research a developer? PLUS: Will my Ltd Co pass the stress test? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:45) Charlie’s gearing up to diversify his portfolio by purchasing his first off-plan property. While he’s mindful of the potential pitfalls, he’s hit a roadblock when researching the developers. Seeking guidance, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and insights.  (7:14) James wants to know why higher-rate taxpayers undergo a 145% stress test compared to the 125% for basic-rate taxpayers. He’s also curious about the typical rate applied for limited companies and asks the guys for more information to gain a better understanding.  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. It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:45) Charlie’s gearing up to diversify his portfolio by purchasing his first off-plan property. While he’s mindful of the potential pitfalls, he’s hit a roadblock when researching the developers. Seeking guidance, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and insights. 
  • (7:14) James wants to know why higher-rate taxpayers undergo a 145% stress test compared to the 125% for basic-rate taxpayers. He’s also curious about the typical rate applied for limited companies and asks the guys for more information to gain a better understanding. 

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]]> 673 TPP579: Using AI to become a superhuman property investor https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp579-using-ai-to-become-a-superhuman-property-in It’s the powerful tool that’s swept the globe and if you’re not using it yet, you’re missing out – we’re talking about artificial intelligence! Tune in as Rob & Rob share the tools and techniques they use daily to save time and money with their property investments and in business. (0:45) News story of the week  (3:48) Are you using AI?  (5:10) General tips to unleash AI’s full potential  (12:00) Real-life examples of AI in action  (20:20) Try it for yourself  (22:12) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Britain’s staycation boom may be over as bookings dry up  ChatGPT  Claude  Gemini  Whisper API: Mobile  Whisper API: Browser plugin  The AI advantage  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. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP579: Using AI to become a superhuman property investor full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the powerful tool that’s swept the globe and if you’re not using it yet, you’re missing out – we’re talking about artificial intelligence! Tune in as Rob & Rob share the tools and techniques they use daily to save time and money with their property investments and in business. (0:45) News story of the week  (3:48) Are you using AI?  (5:10) General tips to unleash AI’s full potential  (12:00) Real-life examples of AI in action  (20:20) Try it for yourself  (22:12) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Britain’s staycation boom may be over as bookings dry up  ChatGPT  Claude  Gemini  Whisper API: Mobile  Whisper API: Browser plugin  The AI advantage  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 the powerful tool that’s swept the globe and if you’re not using it yet, you’re missing out – we’re talking about artificial intelligence! Tune in as Rob & Rob share the tools and techniques they use daily to save time and money with their property investments and in business.

  • (0:45) News story of the week 
  • (3:48) Are you using AI? 
  • (5:10) General tips to unleash AI’s full potential 
  • (12:00) Real-life examples of AI in action 
  • (20:20) Try it for yourself 
  • (22:12) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1447 ASK424: Should I pay this arrangement fee? PLUS: Is it time for a hands-off strategy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask424-should-i-pay-this-arrangement-fee-plus-is-i Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!   (0:45) Ross is curious about the best way to pay his arrangement fees. Should he use his own cash to cover the fees upfront or add them to his mortgage? Aware that the latter option will incur interest charges over time but may potentially benefit from inflation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:55) Hollie's original game plan involved flipping properties in her local area of Portsmouth, utilising her partner's building expertise for renovations. However, she's having second thoughts and wonders whether a hands-off strategy in a property hotspot could offer better capital growth. Seeking guidance, she turns to the guys for their thoughts on her potential shift in direction.  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. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK424: Should I pay this arrangement fee? PLUS: Is it time for a hands-off strategy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!   (0:45) Ross is curious about the best way to pay his arrangement fees. Should he use his own cash to cover the fees upfront or add them to his mortgage? Aware that the latter option will incur interest charges over time but may potentially benefit from inflation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:55) Hollie's original game plan involved flipping properties in her local area of Portsmouth, utilising her partner's building expertise for renovations. However, she's having second thoughts and wonders whether a hands-off strategy in a property hotspot could offer better capital growth. Seeking guidance, she turns to the guys for their thoughts on her potential shift in direction.  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. Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  

  • (0:45) Ross is curious about the best way to pay his arrangement fees. Should he use his own cash to cover the fees upfront or add them to his mortgage? Aware that the latter option will incur interest charges over time but may potentially benefit from inflation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 
  • (3:55) Hollie's original game plan involved flipping properties in her local area of Portsmouth, utilising her partner's building expertise for renovations. However, she's having second thoughts and wonders whether a hands-off strategy in a property hotspot could offer better capital growth. Seeking guidance, she turns to the guys for their thoughts on her potential shift in direction. 

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]]> 473 TPP578: April Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp578-april-market-update With inflation dropping to its lowest point in 2.5 years and talk of interest rate cuts, what does this mean for the property market? Tune in as Rob & Rob bring you up to speed on the month’s biggest news stories – including yet more shocking political developments...  (0:44) The unexpected surprise for our economy  (2:05) Are interest rate cuts on the way?  (3:25) What’s the latest on the housing market?  (6:50) How’s the rental market looking?  (9:35) Let’s talk politics – rental reform bill…  (10:26) “Do as the rich do, not what they say”  (12:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Economy:  UK inflation falls to 3.4% in February  Interest Rates:  Rate cuts are ‘on the way’: BoE’s Bailey  The Mortgage Works cuts BTL rates  Housing Market:  Annual house price growth edges up in March  Rightmove house price index  Share of first-time buyer sales hits record high  Rental Market:  Landlords could be banned from raising rent under radical SNP crackdown  Generation Rent claims rent control proposal still not tough enough  Zoopla UK Rental Market Report – March 2024  February data points to normalising lettings market: Foxtons  Rental Reform Bill:  Gove bringing Renters Reform Bill back to Commons in mid-April  Angry tenant groups slam Renters Reform Bill changes  Misc:  YouTube: If You Want To Buy A House, Buy NOW  Wealthy investors plan to raise UK property holdings: Investec  Lime App  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. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP578: April Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With inflation dropping to its lowest point in 2.5 years and talk of interest rate cuts, what does this mean for the property market? Tune in as Rob & Rob bring you up to speed on the month’s biggest news stories – including yet more shocking political developments...  (0:44) The unexpected surprise for our economy  (2:05) Are interest rate cuts on the way?  (3:25) What’s the latest on the housing market?  (6:50) How’s the rental market looking?  (9:35) Let’s talk politics – rental reform bill…  (10:26) “Do as the rich do, not what they say”  (12:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Economy:  UK inflation falls to 3.4% in February  Interest Rates:  Rate cuts are ‘on the way’: BoE’s Bailey  The Mortgage Works cuts BTL rates  Housing Market:  Annual house price growth edges up in March  Rightmove house price index  Share of first-time buyer sales hits record high  Rental Market:  Landlords could be banned from raising rent under radical SNP crackdown  Generation Rent claims rent control proposal still not tough enough  Zoopla UK Rental Market Report – March 2024  February data points to normalising lettings market: Foxtons  Rental Reform Bill:  Gove bringing Renters Reform Bill back to Commons in mid-April  Angry tenant groups slam Renters Reform Bill changes  Misc:  YouTube: If You Want To Buy A House, Buy NOW  Wealthy investors plan to raise UK property holdings: Investec  Lime App  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. With inflation dropping to its lowest point in 2.5 years and talk of interest rate cuts, what does this mean for the property market? Tune in as Rob & Rob bring you up to speed on the month’s biggest news stories – including yet more shocking political developments... 

  • (0:44) The unexpected surprise for our economy 
  • (2:05) Are interest rate cuts on the way? 
  • (3:25) What’s the latest on the housing market? 
  • (6:50) How’s the rental market looking? 
  • (9:35) Let’s talk politics – rental reform bill… 
  • (10:26) “Do as the rich do, not what they say” 
  • (12:55) Hub Extra 

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]]> 885 ASK423: Are studio flats worth buying? PLUS: Have prices really fallen as far as you say? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask423-are-studio-flats-worth-buying-plus-have-pri Rob & Rob are back with two NEW questions from our listeners!   (0:45) Dan’s wondering if studio apartments are worth considering for investment if they tick the boxes financially and are located in desirable areas with good prospects for capital growth. Seeking advice, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and insights.  (3:27) Discussing the "silent crash" featured on The Property Podcast, Anth finds himself questioning if a crucial point may have been overlooked...  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. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK423: Are studio flats worth buying? PLUS: Have prices really fallen as far as you say? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with two NEW questions from our listeners!   (0:45) Dan’s wondering if studio apartments are worth considering for investment if they tick the boxes financially and are located in desirable areas with good prospects for capital growth. Seeking advice, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and insights.  (3:27) Discussing the "silent crash" featured on The Property Podcast, Anth finds himself questioning if a crucial point may have been overlooked...  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. Rob & Rob are back with two NEW questions from our listeners!  

  • (0:45) Dan’s wondering if studio apartments are worth considering for investment if they tick the boxes financially and are located in desirable areas with good prospects for capital growth. Seeking advice, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and insights. 
  • (3:27) Discussing the "silent crash" featured on The Property Podcast, Anth finds himself questioning if a crucial point may have been overlooked... 

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]]> 472 TPP577: Cashflow vs Capital Growth: Which wins? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/cashflow-vs-capital-growth-which-wins The age-old battle between Cashflow vs Capital Growth has been a passionate debate among investors for far too long. Is there a clear winner and should you prioritise one over the other, or can you have the best of both worlds?  Join us as Rob & Rob draw from over a decade of industry experience offering their perspectives from both angles to help you decide which is best for you and your own strategy. Let the showdown begin…  (0:54) News story of the week  (2:18) Let the debate begin!  (3:20) A brief overview of each…  (6:10) Let’s look at the benefits for cashflow  (8:30) The advantages of capital growth  (11:00) Who wins the battle?  (15:42) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Duke of Westminster’s property group launches £900mn lending arm  Inside Man  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. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 TPP577: Cashflow vs Capital Growth: Which wins? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The age-old battle between Cashflow vs Capital Growth has been a passionate debate among investors for far too long. Is there a clear winner and should you prioritise one over the other, or can you have the best of both worlds?  Join us as Rob & Rob draw from over a decade of industry experience offering their perspectives from both angles to help you decide which is best for you and your own strategy. Let the showdown begin…  (0:54) News story of the week  (2:18) Let the debate begin!  (3:20) A brief overview of each…  (6:10) Let’s look at the benefits for cashflow  (8:30) The advantages of capital growth  (11:00) Who wins the battle?  (15:42) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Duke of Westminster’s property group launches £900mn lending arm  Inside Man  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. The age-old battle between Cashflow vs Capital Growth has been a passionate debate among investors for far too long. Is there a clear winner and should you prioritise one over the other, or can you have the best of both worlds? 

Join us as Rob & Rob draw from over a decade of industry experience offering their perspectives from both angles to help you decide which is best for you and your own strategy. Let the showdown begin… 

  • (0:54) News story of the week 
  • (2:18) Let the debate begin! 
  • (3:20) A brief overview of each… 
  • (6:10) Let’s look at the benefits for cashflow 
  • (8:30) The advantages of capital growth 
  • (11:00) Who wins the battle? 
  • (15:42) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1109 ASK422: Where to invest in East Anglia? PLUS: What should I do about my mortgage renewal? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask422-where-to-invest-in-east-anglia-plus-what-sh Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:45) Luke’s gearing up to buy his first home, which he intends to live in while subletting the extra rooms for rental income. He's keen on investing in East Anglia and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice on the best places to explore, along with key fundamentals to look for in the area.  (4:22) Jo’s attractive mortgage rates on her buy-to-let properties are ending soon, and her broker suggest remortgaging with the current lender due to low rental income. She plans to increase her rents, and wonders whether to invest more money into the properties to potentially get a better mortgage or follow her broker's 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0000 ASK422: Where to invest in East Anglia? PLUS: What should I do about my mortgage renewal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:45) Luke’s gearing up to buy his first home, which he intends to live in while subletting the extra rooms for rental income. He's keen on investing in East Anglia and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice on the best places to explore, along with key fundamentals to look for in the area.  (4:22) Jo’s attractive mortgage rates on her buy-to-let properties are ending soon, and her broker suggest remortgaging with the current lender due to low rental income. She plans to increase her rents, and wonders whether to invest more money into the properties to potentially get a better mortgage or follow her broker's 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.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:45) Luke’s gearing up to buy his first home, which he intends to live in while subletting the extra rooms for rental income. He's keen on investing in East Anglia and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice on the best places to explore, along with key fundamentals to look for in the area. 
  • (4:22) Jo’s attractive mortgage rates on her buy-to-let properties are ending soon, and her broker suggest remortgaging with the current lender due to low rental income. She plans to increase her rents, and wonders whether to invest more money into the properties to potentially get a better mortgage or follow her broker's advice. 

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]]> 520 AOB: How focus has grown our business (and how to find it yourself) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/aob-how-focus-has-grown-our-business-and-how-to-fi In this month’s AOB episode, Rob & Rob discuss the importance of focus in business, as they give the latest updates from behind the scenes of their £100m property business.   They delve into the impact of focusing on fewer goals and not getting distracted by ‘shiny objects’ to make progress towards your main mission. Sharing their recent experiences and life lessons, they aim to improve your business focus and provide practical strategies for staying on track.  Also, they give their insights into the current market, noting an improved sentiment as confidence appears to be returning across all levels and shown in new investment opportunities.  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. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 AOB: How focus has grown our business (and how to find it yourself) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this month’s AOB episode, Rob & Rob discuss the importance of focus in business, as they give the latest updates from behind the scenes of their £100m property business.   They delve into the impact of focusing on fewer goals and not getting distracted by ‘shiny objects’ to make progress towards your main mission. Sharing their recent experiences and life lessons, they aim to improve your business focus and provide practical strategies for staying on track.  Also, they give their insights into the current market, noting an improved sentiment as confidence appears to be returning across all levels and shown in new investment opportunities.  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. In this month’s AOB episode, Rob & Rob discuss the importance of focus in business, as they give the latest updates from behind the scenes of their £100m property business.  

They delve into the impact of focusing on fewer goals and not getting distracted by ‘shiny objects’ to make progress towards your main mission. Sharing their recent experiences and life lessons, they aim to improve your business focus and provide practical strategies for staying on track. 

Also, they give their insights into the current market, noting an improved sentiment as confidence appears to be returning across all levels and shown in new investment opportunities. 

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]]> 905 TPP576: Mortgage Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp576-mortgage-market-update-march-2024 The mortgage market has been tough recently, with rates forever changing and mortgages being pulled unexpectedly. The markets are anticipating rate cuts later in the year – but will that translate into cheaper mortgages, and what should investors be doing now?  Today, we've got our expert Nick Shepherd on board to help untangle the craziness of it all, giving you the scoop on what's happening now, what the future holds and what you should do if you're thinking about getting a mortgage in the near future - tune in!  (1:07) News story of the week  (2:47) Would you like to work at Property Hub  (3:24) Q&A with our mortgage expert Nick  (4:20) What’s been happening in the mortgage market?  (5:14) What impact does the recent BOE base rate announcement have on the market?  (5:51) Is now the time to lock in a new fixed product or is it worth waiting a little longer?  (6:25) If mortgage rates become more favourable for borrowers, do lender fees also improve?  (6:55) What rates and fees should investors be seeking out?  (7:16) What kind of rates should people be stress testing at?   (7:45) What’s your thoughts on investors having difficulties refinancing due to rental cover requirements?  (8:23) Should we anticipate higher deposits or increased equity in refinancing will affect loan-to-value ratios?  (9:22) What’s the latest getting new mortgages, both new purchases and refinances?  (9:52) Are valuations improving?  (10:21) What advice would you offer investors currently seeking a new mortgage or refinancing?  (10:50) How do you foresee the mortgage market shaping up over the next 6-12 months?  (13:55) Hub Extra Links mentioned:  Zoopla rental market report - March  Property Hub jobs  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. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP576: Mortgage Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The mortgage market has been tough recently, with rates forever changing and mortgages being pulled unexpectedly. The markets are anticipating rate cuts later in the year – but will that translate into cheaper mortgages, and what should investors be doing now?  Today, we've got our expert Nick Shepherd on board to help untangle the craziness of it all, giving you the scoop on what's happening now, what the future holds and what you should do if you're thinking about getting a mortgage in the near future - tune in!  (1:07) News story of the week  (2:47) Would you like to work at Property Hub  (3:24) Q&A with our mortgage expert Nick  (4:20) What’s been happening in the mortgage market?  (5:14) What impact does the recent BOE base rate announcement have on the market?  (5:51) Is now the time to lock in a new fixed product or is it worth waiting a little longer?  (6:25) If mortgage rates become more favourable for borrowers, do lender fees also improve?  (6:55) What rates and fees should investors be seeking out?  (7:16) What kind of rates should people be stress testing at?   (7:45) What’s your thoughts on investors having difficulties refinancing due to rental cover requirements?  (8:23) Should we anticipate higher deposits or increased equity in refinancing will affect loan-to-value ratios?  (9:22) What’s the latest getting new mortgages, both new purchases and refinances?  (9:52) Are valuations improving?  (10:21) What advice would you offer investors currently seeking a new mortgage or refinancing?  (10:50) How do you foresee the mortgage market shaping up over the next 6-12 months?  (13:55) Hub Extra Links mentioned:  Zoopla rental market report - March  Property Hub jobs  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. The mortgage market has been tough recently, with rates forever changing and mortgages being pulled unexpectedly. The markets are anticipating rate cuts later in the year – but will that translate into cheaper mortgages, and what should investors be doing now? 

Today, we've got our expert Nick Shepherd on board to help untangle the craziness of it all, giving you the scoop on what's happening now, what the future holds and what you should do if you're thinking about getting a mortgage in the near future - tune in! 

  • (1:07) News story of the week 
  • (2:47) Would you like to work at Property Hub 
  • (3:24) Q&A with our mortgage expert Nick 
  • (4:20) What’s been happening in the mortgage market? 
  • (5:14) What impact does the recent BOE base rate announcement have on the market? 
  • (5:51) Is now the time to lock in a new fixed product or is it worth waiting a little longer? 
  • (6:25) If mortgage rates become more favourable for borrowers, do lender fees also improve? 
  • (6:55) What rates and fees should investors be seeking out? 
  • (7:16) What kind of rates should people be stress testing at?  
  • (7:45) What’s your thoughts on investors having difficulties refinancing due to rental cover requirements? 
  • (8:23) Should we anticipate higher deposits or increased equity in refinancing will affect loan-to-value ratios? 
  • (9:22) What’s the latest getting new mortgages, both new purchases and refinances? 
  • (9:52) Are valuations improving? 
  • (10:21) What advice would you offer investors currently seeking a new mortgage or refinancing? 
  • (10:50) How do you foresee the mortgage market shaping up over the next 6-12 months? 
  • (13:55) Hub Extra

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]]> 958 ASK421: Is Kent a good place to invest? PLUS: How do we split profits fairly? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask421-is-kent-a-good-place-to-invest-plus-how-do Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!  (0:42) Sylvia’s thinking about investing in Kent’s district, rumoured to be an up-and-coming area undergoing regeneration. But she's wary about the truth behind these whispers and the time it may take for the investment to pay off. Today she’s turning to Rob & Rob for their expertise on regeneration projects.  (4:15) Becca aims to kick off her property journey by flipping properties with her partner and potentially other investors in the future. She wants to know the best way to structure the company so profits are fairly distributed, as she'll be putting in the cash while her partner does most of the labour.  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. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK421: Is Kent a good place to invest? PLUS: How do we split profits fairly? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!  (0:42) Sylvia’s thinking about investing in Kent’s district, rumoured to be an up-and-coming area undergoing regeneration. But she's wary about the truth behind these whispers and the time it may take for the investment to pay off. Today she’s turning to Rob & Rob for their expertise on regeneration projects.  (4:15) Becca aims to kick off her property journey by flipping properties with her partner and potentially other investors in the future. She wants to know the best way to structure the company so profits are fairly distributed, as she'll be putting in the cash while her partner does most of the labour.  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. Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions! 

  • (0:42) Sylvia’s thinking about investing in Kent’s district, rumoured to be an up-and-coming area undergoing regeneration. But she's wary about the truth behind these whispers and the time it may take for the investment to pay off. Today she’s turning to Rob & Rob for their expertise on regeneration projects. 
  • (4:15) Becca aims to kick off her property journey by flipping properties with her partner and potentially other investors in the future. She wants to know the best way to structure the company so profits are fairly distributed, as she'll be putting in the cash while her partner does most of the labour. 

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]]> 523 TPP575: What on earth is happening with house prices? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp575-what-on-earth-is-happening-with-house-price Against all expert predictions - house prices are on the rise! But what are the factors driving this phenomenon and what impact does it mean for you? Tune in as we dig into what’s going on behind the data, to help you make better decisions about your own investments. And that's not all! Be sure to mark your calendars for our free webinar with Rob & Rob, as they share their own investment strategies and successful deals they’ve made. (1:06) News story of the week  (2:34) Claim your spot for our special webinar  (3:40) What on earth is going on with house prices  (4:50) Let’s look at house prices globally  (6:50) Rewind on what the experts predicted for 2024  (8:15) Why have house prices not fallen?  (15:25) What’s the chances of a property crash  (17:50) Is this a property boom or just a temporary growth  (21:20) What should you do when executing your property strategy  (24:16) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Sign-up to our FREE webinar  Global house prices rebound as economists predict turning point  TPP541: The silent property crash  The silent property crash of 2023  Fiverr  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. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP575: What on earth is happening with house prices? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Against all expert predictions - house prices are on the rise! But what are the factors driving this phenomenon and what impact does it mean for you? Tune in as we dig into what’s going on behind the data, to help you make better decisions about your own investments. And that's not all! Be sure to mark your calendars for our free webinar with Rob & Rob, as they share their own investment strategies and successful deals they’ve made. (1:06) News story of the week  (2:34) Claim your spot for our special webinar  (3:40) What on earth is going on with house prices  (4:50) Let’s look at house prices globally  (6:50) Rewind on what the experts predicted for 2024  (8:15) Why have house prices not fallen?  (15:25) What’s the chances of a property crash  (17:50) Is this a property boom or just a temporary growth  (21:20) What should you do when executing your property strategy  (24:16) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Sign-up to our FREE webinar  Global house prices rebound as economists predict turning point  TPP541: The silent property crash  The silent property crash of 2023  Fiverr  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. Against all expert predictions - house prices are on the rise! But what are the factors driving this phenomenon and what impact does it mean for you? Tune in as we dig into what’s going on behind the data, to help you make better decisions about your own investments.

And that's not all! Be sure to mark your calendars for our free webinar with Rob & Rob, as they share their own investment strategies and successful deals they’ve made.

  • (1:06) News story of the week 
  • (2:34) Claim your spot for our special webinar 
  • (3:40) What on earth is going on with house prices 
  • (4:50) Let’s look at house prices globally 
  • (6:50) Rewind on what the experts predicted for 2024 
  • (8:15) Why have house prices not fallen? 
  • (15:25) What’s the chances of a property crash 
  • (17:50) Is this a property boom or just a temporary growth 
  • (21:20) What should you do when executing your property strategy 
  • (24:16) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1687 ASK420: Does borrowing make sense anymore? PLUS: Should I start in commercial or residential? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask420-does-borrowing-make-sense-anymore-plus-shou The place where YOUR questions get answered – it’s Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:40) Alex works in commercial property, so that's where his background and know-how are. But commercial properties need more money upfront and have higher loan rates compared to residential ones. So, Alex is reaching out to Rob & Rob to get their take on which investment path he should go down.  (3:52) Alan's got a handful of properties that he owns free and clear. He's picked up on the fact that interest rates are climbing, and knows he can use those interest payments to lower his tax bill. That's got him thinking - does it make sense for him to start borrowing?  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. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK420: Does borrowing make sense anymore? PLUS: Should I start in commercial or residential? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The place where YOUR questions get answered – it’s Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:40) Alex works in commercial property, so that's where his background and know-how are. But commercial properties need more money upfront and have higher loan rates compared to residential ones. So, Alex is reaching out to Rob & Rob to get their take on which investment path he should go down.  (3:52) Alan's got a handful of properties that he owns free and clear. He's picked up on the fact that interest rates are climbing, and knows he can use those interest payments to lower his tax bill. That's got him thinking - does it make sense for him to start borrowing?  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. The place where YOUR questions get answered – it’s Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:40) Alex works in commercial property, so that's where his background and know-how are. But commercial properties need more money upfront and have higher loan rates compared to residential ones. So, Alex is reaching out to Rob & Rob to get their take on which investment path he should go down. 
  • (3:52) Alan's got a handful of properties that he owns free and clear. He's picked up on the fact that interest rates are climbing, and knows he can use those interest payments to lower his tax bill. That's got him thinking - does it make sense for him to start borrowing? 

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]]> 495 TPP574: March Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp574-market-update-march-2024 It’s our spring budget update special, bringing you all the vital information from the House of Commons that affects all property investors. And holiday let owners beware we have some important updates that you might not like! Join us as we uncover news that could be cause for celebration or a reason for sleepless nights…  (0:57) Spring Budget – what happened?  (8:00) Bad news for holiday let owners  (12:00) Some positive news for house prices  (13:40) Next week’s special episode on house prices  (14:20) Mortgage news from our expert  (16:06) Is the rental boom over?  (18:14) Hub Extra: eBay tips… Links mentioned:  Holiday Lets:  Short term lets rules to protect communities  UK lender trials ban on new holiday let mortgages for tourist hotspots  House Prices:  Rightmove house price index  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Mortgages:  Property Hub Select  Rents:  Rightmove rental tracker  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. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP574: March Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s our spring budget update special, bringing you all the vital information from the House of Commons that affects all property investors. And holiday let owners beware we have some important updates that you might not like! Join us as we uncover news that could be cause for celebration or a reason for sleepless nights…  (0:57) Spring Budget – what happened?  (8:00) Bad news for holiday let owners  (12:00) Some positive news for house prices  (13:40) Next week’s special episode on house prices  (14:20) Mortgage news from our expert  (16:06) Is the rental boom over?  (18:14) Hub Extra: eBay tips… Links mentioned:  Holiday Lets:  Short term lets rules to protect communities  UK lender trials ban on new holiday let mortgages for tourist hotspots  House Prices:  Rightmove house price index  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Mortgages:  Property Hub Select  Rents:  Rightmove rental tracker  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 our spring budget update special, bringing you all the vital information from the House of Commons that affects all property investors. And holiday let owners beware we have some important updates that you might not like!

Join us as we uncover news that could be cause for celebration or a reason for sleepless nights… 

  • (0:57) Spring Budget – what happened? 
  • (8:00) Bad news for holiday let owners 
  • (12:00) Some positive news for house prices 
  • (13:40) Next week’s special episode on house prices 
  • (14:20) Mortgage news from our expert 
  • (16:06) Is the rental boom over? 
  • (18:14) Hub Extra: eBay tips…

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House Prices: 

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]]> 1268 ASK419: Should I get into rent-to-rent? PLUS: Will this reduce my tax? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask419-should-i-get-into-rent-to-rent-plus-will-th It’s time for another round of listener questions!   (0:44) Tom’s contemplating investing in rent-to-rent schemes endorsed by reputable industry figures. Despite appearing like a promising and lucrative investment, he’s concerned about potential scams and seeks advice and guidance from Rob & Rob.  (5:50) We’ve got yet another Tom who’s debating the ever-popular dilemma of whether to invest his portfolio in his own name or through a limited company. He’d like to know the best way to set-up and operate his business to minimise tax expenditure.  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. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK419: Should I get into rent-to-rent? PLUS: Will this reduce my tax? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for another round of listener questions!   (0:44) Tom’s contemplating investing in rent-to-rent schemes endorsed by reputable industry figures. Despite appearing like a promising and lucrative investment, he’s concerned about potential scams and seeks advice and guidance from Rob & Rob.  (5:50) We’ve got yet another Tom who’s debating the ever-popular dilemma of whether to invest his portfolio in his own name or through a limited company. He’d like to know the best way to set-up and operate his business to minimise tax expenditure.  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. It’s time for another round of listener questions!  

  • (0:44) Tom’s contemplating investing in rent-to-rent schemes endorsed by reputable industry figures. Despite appearing like a promising and lucrative investment, he’s concerned about potential scams and seeks advice and guidance from Rob & Rob. 
  • (5:50) We’ve got yet another Tom who’s debating the ever-popular dilemma of whether to invest his portfolio in his own name or through a limited company. He’d like to know the best way to set-up and operate his business to minimise tax expenditure. 

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]]> 576 TPP573: A masterclass from a lettings expert https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp573-a-masterclass-from-a-lettings-expert Securing a promising property investment is just the beginning: the next challenge is ensuring its effective management. Join us for a masterclass featuring insights from a lettings expert, who teaches us a few tricks we’d never previously considered...  (1:00) News story of the week  (2:10) Q&A with our lettings expert Will…  (3:40) What are the key contributions a letting agent offers?  (6:50) What separates a good lettings agent from a bad one?  (9:30) What questions do investors ask to determine if you’re suitable for the job when considering your services?  (10:58) What’s the best way for investors to work with a letting agent?   (12:26) What should investors aim to achieve when negotiating rates with potential letting agents?  (15:05) What tends to be the best properties to manage?  (15:40) Which properties cause the most hassle?  (16:25) If an investor has a difficult tenant, what course of action would you advise?  (18:20) If an investor is unhappy with their current letting agent, what can they do?  (26:35) Hub Extra: A new AI tool…  Links mentioned:  Property Hub Magazine  Will Brandley - Slater and Brandley Lettings  Perplexity  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. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP573: A masterclass from a lettings expert full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Securing a promising property investment is just the beginning: the next challenge is ensuring its effective management. Join us for a masterclass featuring insights from a lettings expert, who teaches us a few tricks we’d never previously considered...  (1:00) News story of the week  (2:10) Q&A with our lettings expert Will…  (3:40) What are the key contributions a letting agent offers?  (6:50) What separates a good lettings agent from a bad one?  (9:30) What questions do investors ask to determine if you’re suitable for the job when considering your services?  (10:58) What’s the best way for investors to work with a letting agent?   (12:26) What should investors aim to achieve when negotiating rates with potential letting agents?  (15:05) What tends to be the best properties to manage?  (15:40) Which properties cause the most hassle?  (16:25) If an investor has a difficult tenant, what course of action would you advise?  (18:20) If an investor is unhappy with their current letting agent, what can they do?  (26:35) Hub Extra: A new AI tool…  Links mentioned:  Property Hub Magazine  Will Brandley - Slater and Brandley Lettings  Perplexity  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. Securing a promising property investment is just the beginning: the next challenge is ensuring its effective management. Join us for a masterclass featuring insights from a lettings expert, who teaches us a few tricks we’d never previously considered... 

  • (1:00) News story of the week 
  • (2:10) Q&A with our lettings expert Will… 
  • (3:40) What are the key contributions a letting agent offers? 
  • (6:50) What separates a good lettings agent from a bad one? 
  • (9:30) What questions do investors ask to determine if you’re suitable for the job when considering your services? 
  • (10:58) What’s the best way for investors to work with a letting agent?  
  • (12:26) What should investors aim to achieve when negotiating rates with potential letting agents? 
  • (15:05) What tends to be the best properties to manage? 
  • (15:40) Which properties cause the most hassle? 
  • (16:25) If an investor has a difficult tenant, what course of action would you advise? 
  • (18:20) If an investor is unhappy with their current letting agent, what can they do? 
  • (26:35) Hub Extra: A new AI tool… 

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]]> 1772 ASK418: Should I go into property full-time? PLUS: Would this tax incentive work? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask418-should-i-go-into-property-full-time-plus-wo Happy Tuesday! We’re back with two more listener questions!    (0:45) Tom's in the process of selling a property and stands to make a large chunk of money. Contemplating quitting his day job and moving into full-time property investment, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and valuable advice.  (4:48) Jack’s had a brainwave that he’s thinking about sharing with his local MP and asks the guys what they make of his idea and if it already exists. 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. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK418: Should I go into property full-time? PLUS: Would this tax incentive work? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! We’re back with two more listener questions!    (0:45) Tom's in the process of selling a property and stands to make a large chunk of money. Contemplating quitting his day job and moving into full-time property investment, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and valuable advice.  (4:48) Jack’s had a brainwave that he’s thinking about sharing with his local MP and asks the guys what they make of his idea and if it already exists. 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. Happy Tuesday! We’re back with two more listener questions!   

  • (0:45) Tom's in the process of selling a property and stands to make a large chunk of money. Contemplating quitting his day job and moving into full-time property investment, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and valuable advice. 
  • (4:48) Jack’s had a brainwave that he’s thinking about sharing with his local MP and asks the guys what they make of his idea and if it already exists.

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]]> 427 TPP572: Buy To Let mortgages explained by experts https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp572-buy-to-let-mortgages-explained-by-experts Ever wondered why savvy investors turn to mortgages for their buy-to-let properties? Join our mortgage experts as they unveil the reasons, highlight the benefits, and guide you through the workings of this strategic financial approach.  (1:00) News story of the week  (3:31) Using mortgages for property investment…  (4:20) Why do investors use buy-to-let mortgages?  (5:38) What’s the main benefits of using a mortgage?  (6:05) How do they work?  (6:40) How much can you borrow?  (7:50) Are you locked into a mortgage until its paid off?  (9:08) Should investors opt for a fixed or variable rate mortgage?  (10:18) How difficult is it to get a buy-to-let mortgage?  (10:58) What can you do in preparation for your application?  (12:18) What’s the difference between acquiring a mortgage under a personal name or a limited company?  (13:40) How do investors determine borrowing and payments?  (14:32) Why use a broker?  (18:20) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Financial Times  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. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP572: Buy To Let mortgages explained by experts full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ever wondered why savvy investors turn to mortgages for their buy-to-let properties? Join our mortgage experts as they unveil the reasons, highlight the benefits, and guide you through the workings of this strategic financial approach.  (1:00) News story of the week  (3:31) Using mortgages for property investment…  (4:20) Why do investors use buy-to-let mortgages?  (5:38) What’s the main benefits of using a mortgage?  (6:05) How do they work?  (6:40) How much can you borrow?  (7:50) Are you locked into a mortgage until its paid off?  (9:08) Should investors opt for a fixed or variable rate mortgage?  (10:18) How difficult is it to get a buy-to-let mortgage?  (10:58) What can you do in preparation for your application?  (12:18) What’s the difference between acquiring a mortgage under a personal name or a limited company?  (13:40) How do investors determine borrowing and payments?  (14:32) Why use a broker?  (18:20) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Financial Times  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. Ever wondered why savvy investors turn to mortgages for their buy-to-let properties? Join our mortgage experts as they unveil the reasons, highlight the benefits, and guide you through the workings of this strategic financial approach. 

  • (1:00) News story of the week 
  • (3:31) Using mortgages for property investment… 
  • (4:20) Why do investors use buy-to-let mortgages? 
  • (5:38) What’s the main benefits of using a mortgage? 
  • (6:05) How do they work? 
  • (6:40) How much can you borrow? 
  • (7:50) Are you locked into a mortgage until its paid off? 
  • (9:08) Should investors opt for a fixed or variable rate mortgage? 
  • (10:18) How difficult is it to get a buy-to-let mortgage? 
  • (10:58) What can you do in preparation for your application? 
  • (12:18) What’s the difference between acquiring a mortgage under a personal name or a limited company? 
  • (13:40) How do investors determine borrowing and payments? 
  • (14:32) Why use a broker? 
  • (18:20) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1275 ASK417: What shall I do with this equity? PLUS: Am I crazy to apply again? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask417-what-shall-i-do-with-this-equity-plus-am-i 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. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK417: What shall I do with this equity? PLUS: Am I crazy to apply again? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 524 AOB: How to stop your own issues f**king up your business https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/aob-february-2024 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. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 AOB: How to stop your own issues f**king up your business full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 927 TPP571: Update on the silent property crash https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp571-update-on-the-silent-property-crash 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. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP571: Update on the silent property crash full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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… 

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]]> 970 ASK416: Is it time to look at London? PLUS: Should I consider these commuter towns? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask416-is-it-time-to-look-at-london-plus-should-i 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. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK416: Is it time to look at London? PLUS: Should I consider these commuter towns? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 380 TPP570: How to find the best places to invest https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp570-how-to-find-the-best-places-to-invest 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. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP570: How to find the best places to invest full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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! 

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]]> 1310 ASK415: What can I do about my short lease? PLUS: I'm paying too much tax! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask415-what-can-i-do-about-my-short-lease-plus-im 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. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK415: What can I do about my short lease? PLUS: I'm paying too much tax! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 491 TPP569: February Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp569-market-update-february-2024 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. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP569: February Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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House Prices  

Rents 

Mortgages 

Politics 

Follow Rob B & Rob D on LinkedIn 

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]]> 1159 ASK414: Is Liverpool still worth investing in? PLUS: My service charge has rocketed! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask414-is-liverpool-still-worth-investing-in-plus 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. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK414: Is Liverpool still worth investing in? PLUS: My service charge has rocketed! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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.

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]]> 479 TPP568: Do NOT invest here in 2024 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp568-do-not-invest-here-in-2024 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. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP568: Do NOT invest here in 2024 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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

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]]> 1344 ASK413: Is it time to deleverage? PLUS: Can I purchase a buy-to-let property as a foreign national? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask413-is-it-time-to-deleverage-plus-can-i-purchas 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. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK413: Is it time to deleverage? PLUS: Can I purchase a buy-to-let property as a foreign national? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 457 AOB: We're back in business! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/aob-were-back-in-business 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. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 AOB: We're back in business! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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...

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]]> 919 TPP567: Hotspots for 2024 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp567-our-top-5-cities-to-invest-in-2024 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. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP567: Hotspots for 2024 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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

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]]> 1218 ASK412: Why is there a growth/yield trade-off? PLUS: Any other sources of finance? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask412-why-is-there-a-growth-yield-trade-off-plus 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. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK412: Why is there a growth/yield trade-off? PLUS: Any other sources of finance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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.

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]]> 581 TPP566: January Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp566-market-update-house-price-shock 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. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP566: January Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1305 ASK411: Are blocks of flats a good investment? PLUS: Do I need to pay stamp duty? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask411-are-blocks-of-flats-a-good-investment-plus 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. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK411: Are blocks of flats a good investment? PLUS: Do I need to pay stamp duty? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 399 TPP565: Our 2024 property predictions: Will the market crash? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp565-our-2024-property-predictions-will-the-mark 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. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP565: Our 2024 property predictions: Will the market crash? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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

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]]> 1912 ASK410: Can my company do this? PLUS: Help, I need to emigrate! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask410-can-my-company-do-this-plus-help-i-need-to 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. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 ASK410: Can my company do this? PLUS: Help, I need to emigrate! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 441 Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 4: Who's going to help you? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/make-2024-your-best-year-yet-part-4-whos-going-to 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. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 4: Who's going to help you? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 800 Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 3: How are you going to get there? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/make-2024-your-best-year-yet-part-3-how-are-you-go 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. Sun, 07 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 3: How are you going to get there? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 685 Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 2: Where do you want to go? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/make-2024-your-best-year-yet-part-2-where-do-you-w 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. Sat, 06 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 2: Where do you want to go? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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! 

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]]> 665 Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 1: Where are you now? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/make-2024-your-best-year-yet-part-1-where-are-you 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. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 1: Where are you now? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 671 TPP564: Expert property predictions for 2024 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp564-expert-property-predictions-for-2024 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. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000 TPP564: Expert property predictions for 2024 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1220 TPP563: Reflections on a crazy year https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp563-reflections-on-a-crazy-year 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. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP563: Reflections on a crazy year full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 460 TPP562: The must-listen episodes of 2023 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp562-the-must-listen-episodes-of-2023 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. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP562: The must-listen episodes of 2023 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 449 TPP561: Our 2023 predictions reviewed: How did we do? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp561-our-2023-predictions-reviewed-how-did-we-do 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. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP561: Our 2023 predictions reviewed: How did we do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1137 TPP560: December Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp560-december-market-update 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. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP560: December Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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

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]]> 972 ASK409: A question from someone very special... what’s in store for 2024? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask409-a-question-from-someone-very-special-what-s 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. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK409: A question from someone very special... what’s in store for 2024? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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! 

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]]> 295 TPP559: Best of Hub Extra https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp559-best-of-hub-extra 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. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP559: Best of Hub Extra full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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

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]]> 2092 ASK408: My tenant died! Now what? PLUS: How do I calculate ROI in this situation? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask408-my-tenant-died-now-what-plus-how-do-i-calcu 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. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK408: My tenant died! Now what? PLUS: How do I calculate ROI in this situation? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 419 TPP558: Mortgage Market: Update and 2024 Predictions https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp558-mortgage-market-update-and-2024-predictions 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. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP558: Mortgage Market: Update and 2024 Predictions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1059 ASK407: My tenant has upgraded my property! PLUS: Do I really have to pay Stamp Duty again? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask407-my-tenant-has-upgraded-my-property-plus-do 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. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK407: My tenant has upgraded my property! PLUS: Do I really have to pay Stamp Duty again? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 396 TPP557: November Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp557-october-market-update 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. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP557: November Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1076 ASK406: Is capital growth better in London? PLUS: Does my plan avoid Capital Gains Tax? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask406-is-capital-growth-better-in-london-plus-doe 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. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK406: Is capital growth better in London? PLUS: Does my plan avoid Capital Gains Tax? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 355 TPP556: Can you still trust the 18-year property cycle? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp556-can-you-still-trust-the-18-year-property-cy 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. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP556: Can you still trust the 18-year property cycle? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 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. 

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]]> 1893 ASK405: Is this developer scamming me? PLUS: What's an Interest Cover Ratio? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask405-is-this-developer-scamming-me-plus-whats-an 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. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK405: Is this developer scamming me? PLUS: What's an Interest Cover Ratio? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 494 TPP555: Are landlords quitting? Should you join them? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp555-are-landlords-quitting-should-you-join-them 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. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP555: Are landlords quitting? Should you join them? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1045 ASK404: ASK: Do "no deposit" schemes work? PLUS: Where to buy in Manchester? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask404-ask-do-no-deposit-schemes-work-plus-where-t 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. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK404: ASK: Do "no deposit" schemes work? PLUS: Where to buy in Manchester? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 460 TPP554: What has inflation done to your property investments? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp554-what-has-inflation-done-to-your-property-in 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. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP554: What has inflation done to your property investments? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1087 ASK403: What should I do with £350k? PLUS: Is this transaction risky? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask403-what-should-i-do-with-350k-plus-is-this-tra 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. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK403: What should I do with £350k? PLUS: Is this transaction risky? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 403 TPP553: Property strategies that don’t work [and some that are struggling] https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp553-property-strategies-that-don-t-work-and-som 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. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP553: Property strategies that don’t work [and some that are struggling] full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

 

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]]> 1319 ASK402: Is this the best of both worlds? PLUS: Should I rent out my home? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask402-is-this-the-best-of-both-worlds-plus-should 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. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK402: Is this the best of both worlds? PLUS: Should I rent out my home? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 418 TPP552: October Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp552-market-update-october-2023 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. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP552: October Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

 

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]]> 1098 ASK401: How do I find growth areas? PLUS: What software do you use? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask401-how-do-i-find-growth-areas-plus-what-softwa 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. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK401: How do I find growth areas? PLUS: What software do you use? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 451 TPP551: How the rich and famous invest (and you can copy) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp551-how-the-rich-and-famous-invest-and-you-can 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. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP551: How the rich and famous invest (and you can copy) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1449 ASK400: Time for a new strategy? PLUS: Do I need a special mortgage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask400-time-for-a-new-strategy-plus-do-i-need-a-sp 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. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK400: Time for a new strategy? PLUS: Do I need a special mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 355 TPP550: Is now the time to invest in London? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp550-is-now-the-time-to-invest-in-london 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. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP550: Is now the time to invest in London? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1224 ASK399: Should I sell one to pay down the other? PLUS: What can I do with £20k? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask399-should-i-sell-one-to-pay-down-the-other-plu 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. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK399: Should I sell one to pay down the other? PLUS: What can I do with £20k? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 583 TPP549: Property vs shares, lettings secrets, and Bitcoin https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp549-property-vs-shares-lettings-secrets-and-bit 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. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP549: Property vs shares, lettings secrets, and Bitcoin full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

 

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]]> 2146 ASK398: When will mortgages get better? PLUS: Limited Company or not? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask398-when-will-mortgages-get-better-plus-limited 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. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK398: When will mortgages get better? PLUS: Limited Company or not? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 370 TPP548: September Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp548-september-market-update 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. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP548: September Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

House Prices 

Affordability 

Macro 

Mortgages 

Rents 

Tenants Struggling 

Landlords Selling 

Politics 

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]]> 1415 ASK397: HMO or buy-to-let? PLUS: How do I say no to certain pets? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask397-hmo-or-buy-to-let-plus-how-do-i-say-no-to-c 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. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK397: HMO or buy-to-let? PLUS: How do I say no to certain pets? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 459 TPP547: 3 strategies to bag yourself a deal in a difficult market https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp547-3-strategies-to-bag-yourself-a-deal-in-a-di 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. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP547: 3 strategies to bag yourself a deal in a difficult market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1073 ASK396: How can I use this mortgage-free property? PLUS: Should I kick my tenants out? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask396-how-can-i-use-this-mortgage-free-property-p 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. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK396: How can I use this mortgage-free property? PLUS: Should I kick my tenants out? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 400 TPP546: I tried to sell a property at auction – this is what happened https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp546-i-tried-to-sell-a-property-at-auction-this 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. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP546: I tried to sell a property at auction – this is what happened full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1119 ASK395: Should I buy outright? PLUS: Is it time to cut my losses? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask395-should-i-buy-outright-plus-is-it-time-to-cu 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. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK395: Should I buy outright? PLUS: Is it time to cut my losses? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 439 TPP545: The worst time to invest? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp545-the-worst-time-to-invest 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. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP545: The worst time to invest? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1518 ASK394: Why avoid the South West? PLUS: Buy now, mortgage later? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask394-why-avoid-the-south-west-plus-buy-now-mortg 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. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK394: Why avoid the South West? PLUS: Buy now, mortgage later? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 493 TPP544: Decoding the mortgage market https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp544-decoding-the-mortgage-market 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. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP544: Decoding the mortgage market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 869 ASK393: When should I start the monopoly strategy? PLUS: Should I buy a non-standard construction property? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask393-when-should-i-start-the-monopoly-strategy-p 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. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK393: When should I start the monopoly strategy? PLUS: Should I buy a non-standard construction property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 

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]]> 540 TPP543: August Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp543-august-market-update 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. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP543: August Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1293 ASK392: Is it time to sell this property? PLUS: How do you unlock equity gains? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask392-is-it-time-to-sell-this-property-plus-how-d 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. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK392: Is it time to sell this property? PLUS: How do you unlock equity gains? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 492 TPP542: Is the 18-year property cycle dead? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp542-is-the-18-year-property-cycle-dead 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. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP542: Is the 18-year property cycle dead? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 

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]]> 1665 ASK391: Is now a good time for buy-to-let? PLUS: Should I buy in a Ltd company if I want income? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask391-is-now-a-good-time-for-buy-to-let-plus-shou 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. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK391: Is now a good time for buy-to-let? PLUS: Should I buy in a Ltd company if I want income? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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? 

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]]> 423 TPP541: The silent property crash https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp541-the-silent-property-crash The media has got it all wrong. We’re not heading towards a property market crash - we’re already in the middle of one.  The silent property crash is here and we’re telling you all about it on today’s episode.  (1:06) News story of the week  (2:52) 20 million downloads  (5:20) Is the property crash here?  (10:12) Property is down 12.5%  (13:30) Prices are the same today as they were in 2003  (15:44) This is the best crash  (19:19) What’s going to happen next?  (24:07) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  20 million downloads giveaway  Subscribe to the magazine  Quick reaction: Have mortgage rates peaked?  What’s next for UK property? (Our predictions)  The silent property crash of 2023  TPP540: We’re halfway through the year. Is it time to throw out our predictions?  BBC Sounds Google Play Store & App Store  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. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP541: The silent property crash full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The media has got it all wrong. We’re not heading towards a property market crash - we’re already in the middle of one.  The silent property crash is here and we’re telling you all about it on today’s episode.  (1:06) News story of the week  (2:52) 20 million downloads  (5:20) Is the property crash here?  (10:12) Property is down 12.5%  (13:30) Prices are the same today as they were in 2003  (15:44) This is the best crash  (19:19) What’s going to happen next?  (24:07) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  20 million downloads giveaway  Subscribe to the magazine  Quick reaction: Have mortgage rates peaked?  What’s next for UK property? (Our predictions)  The silent property crash of 2023  TPP540: We’re halfway through the year. Is it time to throw out our predictions?  BBC Sounds Google Play Store & App Store  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 media has got it all wrong. We’re not heading towards a property market crash - we’re already in the middle of one. 

The silent property crash is here and we’re telling you all about it on today’s episode. 

  • (1:06) News story of the week 
  • (2:52) 20 million downloads 
  • (5:20) Is the property crash here? 
  • (10:12) Property is down 12.5% 
  • (13:30) Prices are the same today as they were in 2003 
  • (15:44) This is the best crash 
  • (19:19) What’s going to happen next? 
  • (24:07) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1541 ASK390: I'm scared of my property falling in value! PLUS: How do I set up a company? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask390-im-scared-of-my-property-falling-in-value-p It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob  (0:38) Tom is close to completing his second property but the news on interest rates has got him worried. Will rising interest rates impact house prices and what should he do if the value of his newly purchased property goes down?  (3:15) Ben is considering setting up a limited company to invest through, but he wants to know how he would go about it and are there any barriers to entry he should be aware of.  Links Mentioned  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. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK390: I'm scared of my property falling in value! PLUS: How do I set up a company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob  (0:38) Tom is close to completing his second property but the news on interest rates has got him worried. Will rising interest rates impact house prices and what should he do if the value of his newly purchased property goes down?  (3:15) Ben is considering setting up a limited company to invest through, but he wants to know how he would go about it and are there any barriers to entry he should be aware of.  Links Mentioned  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. It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob 

  • (0:38) Tom is close to completing his second property but the news on interest rates has got him worried. Will rising interest rates impact house prices and what should he do if the value of his newly purchased property goes down? 
  • (3:15) Ben is considering setting up a limited company to invest through, but he wants to know how he would go about it and are there any barriers to entry he should be aware of. 

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]]> 352 TPP540: We’re halfway through the year. Is it time to throw out our predictions? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp540-we-re-halfway-through-the-year-is-it-time-t We’re half-way through the year so now’s the perfect time to check-in and see how our predictions are faring!   (0:51) News story of the week  (3:21) How are our predictions doing?  (4:08) House prices  (7:44) The best places to invest  (10:36) Interest rates  (13:50) What’s going to happen next?  (17:58) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Turo  YouTube Video: Renters Reform Bill  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. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP540: We’re halfway through the year. Is it time to throw out our predictions? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re half-way through the year so now’s the perfect time to check-in and see how our predictions are faring!   (0:51) News story of the week  (3:21) How are our predictions doing?  (4:08) House prices  (7:44) The best places to invest  (10:36) Interest rates  (13:50) What’s going to happen next?  (17:58) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Turo  YouTube Video: Renters Reform Bill  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’re half-way through the year so now’s the perfect time to check-in and see how our predictions are faring!  

  • (0:51) News story of the week 
  • (3:21) How are our predictions doing? 
  • (4:08) House prices 
  • (7:44) The best places to invest 
  • (10:36) Interest rates 
  • (13:50) What’s going to happen next? 
  • (17:58) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1226 ASK389: Should I get a repayment mortgage? PLUS: Are purchase lease options a good idea? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask389-should-i-get-a-repayment-mortgage-plus-are It’s time for some more listener questions:  (0:38) Tom is looking to build passive income with a portfolio of buy-to-lets. He currently owns a 1-bed in Bath city centre, and he’s got 70k to invest; should he get another 1-bed studio flat in Bath with a repayment mortgage, or should he get an interest-only mortgage so that he can save for a third property quicker?   (3.52) Billy’s property mentor has recently discussed the idea of purchase lease options - this isn’t something he’d previously thought of, so he’s come to Rob & Rob to get their 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  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. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK389: Should I get a repayment mortgage? PLUS: Are purchase lease options a good idea? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for some more listener questions:  (0:38) Tom is looking to build passive income with a portfolio of buy-to-lets. He currently owns a 1-bed in Bath city centre, and he’s got 70k to invest; should he get another 1-bed studio flat in Bath with a repayment mortgage, or should he get an interest-only mortgage so that he can save for a third property quicker?   (3.52) Billy’s property mentor has recently discussed the idea of purchase lease options - this isn’t something he’d previously thought of, so he’s come to Rob & Rob to get their 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  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 time for some more listener questions: 

  • (0:38) Tom is looking to build passive income with a portfolio of buy-to-lets. He currently owns a 1-bed in Bath city centre, and he’s got 70k to invest; should he get another 1-bed studio flat in Bath with a repayment mortgage, or should he get an interest-only mortgage so that he can save for a third property quicker? 
     
  • (3.52) Billy’s property mentor has recently discussed the idea of purchase lease options - this isn’t something he’d previously thought of, so he’s come to Rob & Rob to get their thoughts.  

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]]> 453 TPP539: July Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp539-july-market-update It’s Market Update week! This is your chance to catch up on the latest and get to grips with what’s happening in the property market right now.  (0:50) Property Hub Select  (2:09) House prices   (7:44) Mortgages  (11:17) Rents  (12:55) Investor sentiment  (15:30) Rent controls  (16:51) Tenant preferences   (18:45) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices relatively stable in June but annual growth remains in negative territory  Rightmove: House Price Index  Halifax: House Price Index  Buyers negotiate on price to achieve biggest discounts since 2018  Five-year fix tops 6% for first time since November: Moneyfacts  Mortgage pressures will not tip UK into wave of repossessions, FCA says  Total lending bounces back but remains much lower on annual basis  How long can the UK rental crisis last?  Just 5% of private rentals affordable on housing benefit  Renters protest against ‘rampant profiteering’ outside landlords’ convention  Four in 10 BTL landlords plan to expand portfolio – Landbay  BREAKING: Lisa Nandy confirms Labour has U-turned on rent controls  'Rental ads saying no to kids forced us to sofa surf'    YouTube: Tom the Taxi Driver  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. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP539: July Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Market Update week! This is your chance to catch up on the latest and get to grips with what’s happening in the property market right now.  (0:50) Property Hub Select  (2:09) House prices   (7:44) Mortgages  (11:17) Rents  (12:55) Investor sentiment  (15:30) Rent controls  (16:51) Tenant preferences   (18:45) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices relatively stable in June but annual growth remains in negative territory  Rightmove: House Price Index  Halifax: House Price Index  Buyers negotiate on price to achieve biggest discounts since 2018  Five-year fix tops 6% for first time since November: Moneyfacts  Mortgage pressures will not tip UK into wave of repossessions, FCA says  Total lending bounces back but remains much lower on annual basis  How long can the UK rental crisis last?  Just 5% of private rentals affordable on housing benefit  Renters protest against ‘rampant profiteering’ outside landlords’ convention  Four in 10 BTL landlords plan to expand portfolio – Landbay  BREAKING: Lisa Nandy confirms Labour has U-turned on rent controls  'Rental ads saying no to kids forced us to sofa surf'    YouTube: Tom the Taxi Driver  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 Market Update week! This is your chance to catch up on the latest and get to grips with what’s happening in the property market right now. 

  • (0:50) Property Hub Select 
  • (2:09) House prices  
  • (7:44) Mortgages 
  • (11:17) Rents 
  • (12:55) Investor sentiment 
  • (15:30) Rent controls 
  • (16:51) Tenant preferences  
  • (18:45) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1283 ASK388: Are things about to explode? PLUS: Should I buy a property with non-paying tenants? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask388-are-things-about-to-explode-plus-should-i-b Happy Tuesday! We’re back with some more listener questions!  (0:30) Tony’s got a question on the 18-year property cycle. He wants to know if lenders offering 100% mortgages means we’re about to see the boom phase.   (3:30) Rob’s seen a property to buy that’s already tenanted. The issue is that the tenant isn’t currently paying rent as they can’t afford it. Should Rob still buy the 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. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK388: Are things about to explode? PLUS: Should I buy a property with non-paying tenants? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! We’re back with some more listener questions!  (0:30) Tony’s got a question on the 18-year property cycle. He wants to know if lenders offering 100% mortgages means we’re about to see the boom phase.   (3:30) Rob’s seen a property to buy that’s already tenanted. The issue is that the tenant isn’t currently paying rent as they can’t afford it. Should Rob still buy the 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. Happy Tuesday! We’re back with some more listener questions! 

  • (0:30) Tony’s got a question on the 18-year property cycle. He wants to know if lenders offering 100% mortgages means we’re about to see the boom phase.  
  • (3:30) Rob’s seen a property to buy that’s already tenanted. The issue is that the tenant isn’t currently paying rent as they can’t afford it. Should Rob still buy the property? 

 

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]]> 408 TPP538: Do property prices really double every 10 years? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp538-do-property-prices-really-double-every-10-y What we’re talking about today gave us a whole new perspective on things. So much so, we can hardly believe nobody else is talking about it!  We’ve dived into the data to uncover the truth: do property prices really double every 10 years?  (1:05) News story of the week  (1:48) Property Hub Select  (3:00) Fact checking: do house prices really double every 10 years?  (4:40) The shortest vs longest period prices have doubled  (5:55) What’s the longest time prices have taken to double?  (9:59) Why is this the worst performing cycle and what should you do?  (12:40) How the cycle can give us clues  (17:00) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Nationwide House Price Index  Property Hub Select    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. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP538: Do property prices really double every 10 years? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What we’re talking about today gave us a whole new perspective on things. So much so, we can hardly believe nobody else is talking about it!  We’ve dived into the data to uncover the truth: do property prices really double every 10 years?  (1:05) News story of the week  (1:48) Property Hub Select  (3:00) Fact checking: do house prices really double every 10 years?  (4:40) The shortest vs longest period prices have doubled  (5:55) What’s the longest time prices have taken to double?  (9:59) Why is this the worst performing cycle and what should you do?  (12:40) How the cycle can give us clues  (17:00) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Nationwide House Price Index  Property Hub Select    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. What we’re talking about today gave us a whole new perspective on things. So much so, we can hardly believe nobody else is talking about it! 

We’ve dived into the data to uncover the truth: do property prices really double every 10 years? 

  • (1:05) News story of the week 
  • (1:48) Property Hub Select 
  • (3:00) Fact checking: do house prices really double every 10 years? 
  • (4:40) The shortest vs longest period prices have doubled 
  • (5:55) What’s the longest time prices have taken to double? 
  • (9:59) Why is this the worst performing cycle and what should you do? 
  • (12:40) How the cycle can give us clues 
  • (17:00) Hub Extra 

 

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]]> 1198 ASK387: Is this a good place for holiday lets? PLUS: What is this type of auction? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask388-is-this-a-good-place-for-holiday-lets-plus It’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:36) Alex and his business partner are thinking about buying a holiday let outside of Liverpool City Centre and turning it into an Airbnb, but he’d like to hear Rob & Rob’s thoughts on this strategy.  (3:14) Damien's started seeing more “modern auctions” on the market and he’s hoping the guys can shed some light on what they actually are, the fees, and share any experiences they might’ve had.  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. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK387: Is this a good place for holiday lets? PLUS: What is this type of auction? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:36) Alex and his business partner are thinking about buying a holiday let outside of Liverpool City Centre and turning it into an Airbnb, but he’d like to hear Rob & Rob’s thoughts on this strategy.  (3:14) Damien's started seeing more “modern auctions” on the market and he’s hoping the guys can shed some light on what they actually are, the fees, and share any experiences they might’ve had.  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 time for some more listener questions! 

  • (0:36) Alex and his business partner are thinking about buying a holiday let outside of Liverpool City Centre and turning it into an Airbnb, but he’d like to hear Rob & Rob’s thoughts on this strategy. 
  • (3:14) Damien's started seeing more “modern auctions” on the market and he’s hoping the guys can shed some light on what they actually are, the fees, and share any experiences they might’ve had. 

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]]> 367 ASK386: Will EPC rules make me change my strategy? PLUS: Is a company let a good idea? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask386-will-epc-rules-make-me-change-my-strategy-p It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:38) Matt has a couple of decent yield buy-to-let properties in Hull. He now knows the area pretty well and has a great relationship with a letting agent. Matt wants to know if he should keep investing in Hull, and should he try to increase these properties’ EPC ratings now or sell them and reinvest into a higher-end property?  (3:39) Greg invests in London and he’s recently been approached by agents that offer company let agreements. They’re looking to take over his property for three to five years, with the hopes of letting it out to young professionals. Greg wants to know what Rob & Rob think about this kind of arrangement and if there’s anything he should be looking out for.  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. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK386: Will EPC rules make me change my strategy? PLUS: Is a company let a good idea? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:38) Matt has a couple of decent yield buy-to-let properties in Hull. He now knows the area pretty well and has a great relationship with a letting agent. Matt wants to know if he should keep investing in Hull, and should he try to increase these properties’ EPC ratings now or sell them and reinvest into a higher-end property?  (3:39) Greg invests in London and he’s recently been approached by agents that offer company let agreements. They’re looking to take over his property for three to five years, with the hopes of letting it out to young professionals. Greg wants to know what Rob & Rob think about this kind of arrangement and if there’s anything he should be looking out for.  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 time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob! 

  • (0:38) Matt has a couple of decent yield buy-to-let properties in Hull. He now knows the area pretty well and has a great relationship with a letting agent. Matt wants to know if he should keep investing in Hull, and should he try to increase these properties’ EPC ratings now or sell them and reinvest into a higher-end property? 
  • (3:39) Greg invests in London and he’s recently been approached by agents that offer company let agreements. They’re looking to take over his property for three to five years, with the hopes of letting it out to young professionals. Greg wants to know what Rob & Rob think about this kind of arrangement and if there’s anything he should be looking out for. 

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]]> 432 TPP536: Mortgage Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp536-mortgage-market-update Hundreds of mortgage products being pulled off the market, shocking inflation figures and an increasing base rate. What’s happening in the mortgage market?  (0:56) News story of the week  (2:28) Exciting announcement   (4:55) What’s going on with the mortgage market?  (5:48) What’s the current state of the market and has this ever happened before?  (6:17) What’s happening with the base rate/swap rates and how are lenders responding?  (6:59) Do you see this period of volatility lasting much longer?  (8:07) What kind of knock-on effect is this having? Are fewer people applying?  (8:42) What should you be doing if your fix is coming to an end?  (11:26) Is a 2-year fix the best option?  (12:37) What are the good products right now and what kind of rates should people be looking at right now?  (14:05) Are clients adamant on getting a lower-interest-rate product even though they have higher product fees?  (14:55) Are off-plan and new builds easier to get finance on?  (15:30) Are you expecting to see more attractive products to come to market soon?  (16:49) What do you think will happen in the next 1-2 years?  (17:53) Is diversification a part of your strategy?  (19:40) Can you still operate in this market?  (20:50) The importance of using a broker  (22:59) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Welsh Government Green Paper  Property Hub Select  Property Hub Invest  Tour De France: Unchained  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. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP536: Mortgage Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Hundreds of mortgage products being pulled off the market, shocking inflation figures and an increasing base rate. What’s happening in the mortgage market?  (0:56) News story of the week  (2:28) Exciting announcement   (4:55) What’s going on with the mortgage market?  (5:48) What’s the current state of the market and has this ever happened before?  (6:17) What’s happening with the base rate/swap rates and how are lenders responding?  (6:59) Do you see this period of volatility lasting much longer?  (8:07) What kind of knock-on effect is this having? Are fewer people applying?  (8:42) What should you be doing if your fix is coming to an end?  (11:26) Is a 2-year fix the best option?  (12:37) What are the good products right now and what kind of rates should people be looking at right now?  (14:05) Are clients adamant on getting a lower-interest-rate product even though they have higher product fees?  (14:55) Are off-plan and new builds easier to get finance on?  (15:30) Are you expecting to see more attractive products to come to market soon?  (16:49) What do you think will happen in the next 1-2 years?  (17:53) Is diversification a part of your strategy?  (19:40) Can you still operate in this market?  (20:50) The importance of using a broker  (22:59) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Welsh Government Green Paper  Property Hub Select  Property Hub Invest  Tour De France: Unchained  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. Hundreds of mortgage products being pulled off the market, shocking inflation figures and an increasing base rate. What’s happening in the mortgage market? 

  • (0:56) News story of the week 
  • (2:28) Exciting announcement  
  • (4:55) What’s going on with the mortgage market? 
  • (5:48) What’s the current state of the market and has this ever happened before? 
  • (6:17) What’s happening with the base rate/swap rates and how are lenders responding? 
  • (6:59) Do you see this period of volatility lasting much longer? 
  • (8:07) What kind of knock-on effect is this having? Are fewer people applying? 
  • (8:42) What should you be doing if your fix is coming to an end? 
  • (11:26) Is a 2-year fix the best option? 
  • (12:37) What are the good products right now and what kind of rates should people be looking at right now? 
  • (14:05) Are clients adamant on getting a lower-interest-rate product even though they have higher product fees? 
  • (14:55) Are off-plan and new builds easier to get finance on? 
  • (15:30) Are you expecting to see more attractive products to come to market soon? 
  • (16:49) What do you think will happen in the next 1-2 years? 
  • (17:53) Is diversification a part of your strategy? 
  • (19:40) Can you still operate in this market? 
  • (20:50) The importance of using a broker 
  • (22:59) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1485 ASK385: I'm making a loss - what should I do? PLUS: What do I do with my deposit? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask385-im-making-a-loss-what-should-i-do-plus-what Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering more listener questions!  (0:39) The mortgage on David’s terraced house in East London is up for renewal soon, and with current interest rates, his payments are going to triple, causing him to have a negative cash flow. Should he stick with it at the capital appreciation is going to outweigh the short -term pain or should he cut his losses now?  (5:32) Tom’s currently purchasing a property and once the sale goes through, he’ll have around £20,000 left. Tom wants to know what the guys would do with the money whilst he continues to save for another deposit – how can he get his money working for him?  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. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK385: I'm making a loss - what should I do? PLUS: What do I do with my deposit? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering more listener questions!  (0:39) The mortgage on David’s terraced house in East London is up for renewal soon, and with current interest rates, his payments are going to triple, causing him to have a negative cash flow. Should he stick with it at the capital appreciation is going to outweigh the short -term pain or should he cut his losses now?  (5:32) Tom’s currently purchasing a property and once the sale goes through, he’ll have around £20,000 left. Tom wants to know what the guys would do with the money whilst he continues to save for another deposit – how can he get his money working for him?  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 back and they’re answering more listener questions! 

  • (0:39) The mortgage on David’s terraced house in East London is up for renewal soon, and with current interest rates, his payments are going to triple, causing him to have a negative cash flow. Should he stick with it at the capital appreciation is going to outweigh the short -term pain or should he cut his losses now? 
  • (5:32) Tom’s currently purchasing a property and once the sale goes through, he’ll have around £20,000 left. Tom wants to know what the guys would do with the money whilst he continues to save for another deposit – how can he get his money working for him? 

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]]> 519 TPP535: The “Monopoly” strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp535-the-monopoly-strategy-update-on-rob-b-s-por Dive into the world of Rob's real-life Monopoly! Tune in as we uncover his current portfolio strategy and the reasons driving this strategy switch-up.  (0:44) News story of the week  (2:22) Rob B’s Monopoly strategy  (3:27) How Rob’s portfolio has grown and evolved  (5:43) What percentage of Rob’s portfolio would he like to move on?  (6:02) How many properties has Rob sold so far?  (7:06) How did Rob choose which properties to sell?  (8:25) What made Rob decide to sell?  (9:11) What is Rob doing with the funds?  (10:30) What’s next for the Monopoly strategy?  (11:17) Portfolio value over number of units  (13:39) The impact of being cash-flow negative  (16:52) What’s the end goal?  (18:10) Fighting the market  (19:01) Same tactics, different strategy  (21:22) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Chat GPT  Rent Cap goes on for another six months despite industry opposition  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. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP535: The “Monopoly” strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Dive into the world of Rob's real-life Monopoly! Tune in as we uncover his current portfolio strategy and the reasons driving this strategy switch-up.  (0:44) News story of the week  (2:22) Rob B’s Monopoly strategy  (3:27) How Rob’s portfolio has grown and evolved  (5:43) What percentage of Rob’s portfolio would he like to move on?  (6:02) How many properties has Rob sold so far?  (7:06) How did Rob choose which properties to sell?  (8:25) What made Rob decide to sell?  (9:11) What is Rob doing with the funds?  (10:30) What’s next for the Monopoly strategy?  (11:17) Portfolio value over number of units  (13:39) The impact of being cash-flow negative  (16:52) What’s the end goal?  (18:10) Fighting the market  (19:01) Same tactics, different strategy  (21:22) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Chat GPT  Rent Cap goes on for another six months despite industry opposition  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. Dive into the world of Rob's real-life Monopoly! Tune in as we uncover his current portfolio strategy and the reasons driving this strategy switch-up. 

  • (0:44) News story of the week 
  • (2:22) Rob B’s Monopoly strategy 
  • (3:27) How Rob’s portfolio has grown and evolved 
  • (5:43) What percentage of Rob’s portfolio would he like to move on? 
  • (6:02) How many properties has Rob sold so far? 
  • (7:06) How did Rob choose which properties to sell? 
  • (8:25) What made Rob decide to sell? 
  • (9:11) What is Rob doing with the funds? 
  • (10:30) What’s next for the Monopoly strategy? 
  • (11:17) Portfolio value over number of units 
  • (13:39) The impact of being cash-flow negative 
  • (16:52) What’s the end goal? 
  • (18:10) Fighting the market 
  • (19:01) Same tactics, different strategy 
  • (21:22) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1486 ASK384: Should I worry about my EPC? PLUS: Do I need a new solicitor? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask384-should-i-worry-about-my-epc-plus-do-i-need It’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:37) Butch is wondering how concerned he should be about the EPC C rating requirements coming in for 2025  (3:31) Leo has a great solicitor, but they’re no longer advising on personal guarantees. He’s wondering if this happening everywhere - or should he start looking for a new solicitor?  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. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK384: Should I worry about my EPC? PLUS: Do I need a new solicitor? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:37) Butch is wondering how concerned he should be about the EPC C rating requirements coming in for 2025  (3:31) Leo has a great solicitor, but they’re no longer advising on personal guarantees. He’s wondering if this happening everywhere - or should he start looking for a new solicitor?  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 time for some more listener questions! 

  • (0:37) Butch is wondering how concerned he should be about the EPC C rating requirements coming in for 2025 
  • (3:31) Leo has a great solicitor, but they’re no longer advising on personal guarantees. He’s wondering if this happening everywhere - or should he start looking for a new solicitor? 

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]]> 364 TPP534: June Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp534-june-market-update Hundreds of mortgage products have been pulled off the market, and the latest inflation figures have shocked the market. Join us to make sense of this week’s market news, and learn how you should respond.  (0:54) What’s going on with house prices?  (6:46) Are city house prices suffering?  (9:01) How are the top cities performing?  (10:23) What’s going on with the mortgage market?  (14:35) What’s the latest on the Renters Reform Bill  (15:13) Upcoming changes to EPC ratings  (16:00) Is the leasehold reform coming soon?  (17:04) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Annual house price growth slips back in May  Are UK house prices falling in May 2023?   Rightmove House Price Index  Hometrack House Price Index  The Era of Huge UK House Price Rises Is Ending, Economist Says  Resi and BTL ranges fall, rates rise: Moneyfactscompare.co.uk  Backlash grows over new energy efficiency rules for landlords, as experts grow sceptical of EPC ratings and say they can't be trusted  Leasehold WILL be abolished if we get into power, promises Labour  OFFICIAL: Latest evictions surge ‘due to reforms pushing out landlords’   Houses vs Flats – So many people get this wrong!  Send to Kindle  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. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP534: June Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Hundreds of mortgage products have been pulled off the market, and the latest inflation figures have shocked the market. Join us to make sense of this week’s market news, and learn how you should respond.  (0:54) What’s going on with house prices?  (6:46) Are city house prices suffering?  (9:01) How are the top cities performing?  (10:23) What’s going on with the mortgage market?  (14:35) What’s the latest on the Renters Reform Bill  (15:13) Upcoming changes to EPC ratings  (16:00) Is the leasehold reform coming soon?  (17:04) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Annual house price growth slips back in May  Are UK house prices falling in May 2023?   Rightmove House Price Index  Hometrack House Price Index  The Era of Huge UK House Price Rises Is Ending, Economist Says  Resi and BTL ranges fall, rates rise: Moneyfactscompare.co.uk  Backlash grows over new energy efficiency rules for landlords, as experts grow sceptical of EPC ratings and say they can't be trusted  Leasehold WILL be abolished if we get into power, promises Labour  OFFICIAL: Latest evictions surge ‘due to reforms pushing out landlords’   Houses vs Flats – So many people get this wrong!  Send to Kindle  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. Hundreds of mortgage products have been pulled off the market, and the latest inflation figures have shocked the market. Join us to make sense of this week’s market news, and learn how you should respond. 

  • (0:54) What’s going on with house prices? 
  • (6:46) Are city house prices suffering? 
  • (9:01) How are the top cities performing? 
  • (10:23) What’s going on with the mortgage market? 
  • (14:35) What’s the latest on the Renters Reform Bill 
  • (15:13) Upcoming changes to EPC ratings 
  • (16:00) Is the leasehold reform coming soon? 
  • (17:04) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1135 ASK383: How should I invest £600k? PLUS: Should I wait to extend my lease? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask384-how-should-i-invest-600k-plus-should-i-wait Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0:36) Hayley has recently received £600,000 from her divorce and she’s wondering what to do with it. Should she buy a residential property outright or use the money to invest in a buy-to-let?  (3:26) John has a small portfolio of 1-bed leasehold flats in London, and he wants to know if there’s any benefit to renewing the leases early or should he wait until the new legislation comes in?  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. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK383: How should I invest £600k? PLUS: Should I wait to extend my lease? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0:36) Hayley has recently received £600,000 from her divorce and she’s wondering what to do with it. Should she buy a residential property outright or use the money to invest in a buy-to-let?  (3:26) John has a small portfolio of 1-bed leasehold flats in London, and he wants to know if there’s any benefit to renewing the leases early or should he wait until the new legislation comes in?  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 back with more listener questions! 

  • (0:36) Hayley has recently received £600,000 from her divorce and she’s wondering what to do with it. Should she buy a residential property outright or use the money to invest in a buy-to-let? 
  • (3:26) John has a small portfolio of 1-bed leasehold flats in London, and he wants to know if there’s any benefit to renewing the leases early or should he wait until the new legislation comes in? 

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]]> 366 TPP533: A global property crash? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp533-a-global-property-crash Around the world, some property markets are holding up – while others are crashing. What’s causing this pattern, and what could it mean for the future of the UK market?   (0:44) News Story of the week  (3:16) Want to join the team?  (3:49) The global house market  (4:33) Looking at the numbers  (5:27) How has this happened?  (8:08) Where does this leave the UK?  (10:37) What’s going to happen to the UK?  (12:10) Why have we told you this?  (13:15) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Join the Property Hub team!  Install Honey  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. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP533: A global property crash? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Around the world, some property markets are holding up – while others are crashing. What’s causing this pattern, and what could it mean for the future of the UK market?   (0:44) News Story of the week  (3:16) Want to join the team?  (3:49) The global house market  (4:33) Looking at the numbers  (5:27) How has this happened?  (8:08) Where does this leave the UK?  (10:37) What’s going to happen to the UK?  (12:10) Why have we told you this?  (13:15) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Join the Property Hub team!  Install Honey  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. Around the world, some property markets are holding up – while others are crashing. What’s causing this pattern, and what could it mean for the future of the UK market?  

  • (0:44) News Story of the week 
  • (3:16) Want to join the team? 
  • (3:49) The global house market 
  • (4:33) Looking at the numbers 
  • (5:27) How has this happened? 
  • (8:08) Where does this leave the UK? 
  • (10:37) What’s going to happen to the UK? 
  • (12:10) Why have we told you this? 
  • (13:15) Hub Extra 

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]]> 887 ASK382: How do I find a mentor? PLUS: Should I buy the house next door? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask382-how-do-i-find-a-mentor-plus-should-i-buy-th It’s Tuesday! So that means it’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:36) Amy is looking to start investing in property, so she’s been educating herself with courses and listening to the podcast, but now she’s looking to find herself a property mentor and she’s wondering how she can find a good one!  (4:13) The house next door to one of the properties in Danny’s portfolio has become available, should he buy it and are there any advantages to owning adjoining properties?  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. Tue, 30 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK382: How do I find a mentor? PLUS: Should I buy the house next door? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday! So that means it’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:36) Amy is looking to start investing in property, so she’s been educating herself with courses and listening to the podcast, but now she’s looking to find herself a property mentor and she’s wondering how she can find a good one!  (4:13) The house next door to one of the properties in Danny’s portfolio has become available, should he buy it and are there any advantages to owning adjoining properties?  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 Tuesday! So that means it’s time for some more listener questions! 

  • (0:36) Amy is looking to start investing in property, so she’s been educating herself with courses and listening to the podcast, but now she’s looking to find herself a property mentor and she’s wondering how she can find a good one! 
  • (4:13) The house next door to one of the properties in Danny’s portfolio has become available, should he buy it and are there any advantages to owning adjoining properties? 

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]]> 398 TPP532: Breaking news: Landlords – This changes everything! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp532-breaking-news-landlords-this-changes-everyt The renters reform bill has finally landed and it’s the biggest shake-up to property law in a generation! Tune in to catch the 5 changes you need to be aware of!  (2:08) The biggest change to property law  (2:57) The end of no-fault evictions...  (10:31) How will this impact student lets?  (11:43) When can you ask a tenant to leave?  (14:40) Goodbye unlimited rent increases  (17:04) Introducing the mandatory redress scheme  (18:19) A landlord database is coming  (19:48) Yes to pets!  (21:29) When are these changes going to happen?  (24:06) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Our latest YouTube video  BREAKING NEWS Landlords: This changes EVERYTHING!  Free Microsoft courses  Artificial Intelligence for Beginners   IoT for Beginners  Machine Learning for Beginners   Data Science for Beginners  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. Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP532: Breaking news: Landlords – This changes everything! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The renters reform bill has finally landed and it’s the biggest shake-up to property law in a generation! Tune in to catch the 5 changes you need to be aware of!  (2:08) The biggest change to property law  (2:57) The end of no-fault evictions...  (10:31) How will this impact student lets?  (11:43) When can you ask a tenant to leave?  (14:40) Goodbye unlimited rent increases  (17:04) Introducing the mandatory redress scheme  (18:19) A landlord database is coming  (19:48) Yes to pets!  (21:29) When are these changes going to happen?  (24:06) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Our latest YouTube video  BREAKING NEWS Landlords: This changes EVERYTHING!  Free Microsoft courses  Artificial Intelligence for Beginners   IoT for Beginners  Machine Learning for Beginners   Data Science for Beginners  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 renters reform bill has finally landed and it’s the biggest shake-up to property law in a generation! Tune in to catch the 5 changes you need to be aware of! 

  • (2:08) The biggest change to property law 
  • (2:57) The end of no-fault evictions... 
  • (10:31) How will this impact student lets? 
  • (11:43) When can you ask a tenant to leave? 
  • (14:40) Goodbye unlimited rent increases 
  • (17:04) Introducing the mandatory redress scheme 
  • (18:19) A landlord database is coming 
  • (19:48) Yes to pets! 
  • (21:29) When are these changes going to happen? 
  • (24:06) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1580 ASK381: What's your exit strategy? PLUS: Do you rate these areas? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask381-whats-your-exit-strategy-plus-do-you-rate-t Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering more listener questions!  (0:35) As the economic climate is changing Mike’s taken some time to reconsider his exit strategy and he wants to know what Rob & Rob’s exit strategies are, and if they’ve changed over time as the landscape has shifted.  (4:51) Lizzie’s looking at purchasing her next buy-to-let and she’s wondering what location she should invest in. So far, Telford and Shrewsbury have caught her eye and she’d love to hear what the guys think of these areas.  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. Tue, 23 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK381: What's your exit strategy? PLUS: Do you rate these areas? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering more listener questions!  (0:35) As the economic climate is changing Mike’s taken some time to reconsider his exit strategy and he wants to know what Rob & Rob’s exit strategies are, and if they’ve changed over time as the landscape has shifted.  (4:51) Lizzie’s looking at purchasing her next buy-to-let and she’s wondering what location she should invest in. So far, Telford and Shrewsbury have caught her eye and she’d love to hear what the guys think of these areas.  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 back and they’re answering more listener questions! 

  • (0:35) As the economic climate is changing Mike’s taken some time to reconsider his exit strategy and he wants to know what Rob & Rob’s exit strategies are, and if they’ve changed over time as the landscape has shifted. 
  • (4:51) Lizzie’s looking at purchasing her next buy-to-let and she’s wondering what location she should invest in. So far, Telford and Shrewsbury have caught her eye and she’d love to hear what the guys think of these areas. 

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]]> 436 TPP531: Addressing our biggest criticism https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp531-addressing-our-biggest-criticism After 10 years of the podcast, we’re bound to receive some criticism and today we’ll be addressing our biggest one...  (0:45) News story of the week  (3:23) The renters’ reform bill  (3:52) A little PSA!  (4:33) Is now really a good time to buy?  (5:45) Educating beyond the headlines  (7:47) There’s no “bad” time to buy  (9:02) It’s often a good time to buy somewhere…  (11:09) Consistent action > timing the market perfectly  (14:10) Investing for the long term  (17:01) Hub extra  Links mentioned:  Property Pulse  Scanner Pro  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. Thu, 18 May 2023 06:16:58 -0000 TPP531: Addressing our biggest criticism full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub After 10 years of the podcast, we’re bound to receive some criticism and today we’ll be addressing our biggest one...  (0:45) News story of the week  (3:23) The renters’ reform bill  (3:52) A little PSA!  (4:33) Is now really a good time to buy?  (5:45) Educating beyond the headlines  (7:47) There’s no “bad” time to buy  (9:02) It’s often a good time to buy somewhere…  (11:09) Consistent action > timing the market perfectly  (14:10) Investing for the long term  (17:01) Hub extra  Links mentioned:  Property Pulse  Scanner Pro  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. After 10 years of the podcast, we’re bound to receive some criticism and today we’ll be addressing our biggest one... 

  • (0:45) News story of the week 
  • (3:23) The renters’ reform bill 
  • (3:52) A little PSA! 
  • (4:33) Is now really a good time to buy? 
  • (5:45) Educating beyond the headlines 
  • (7:47) There’s no “bad” time to buy 
  • (9:02) It’s often a good time to buy somewhere… 
  • (11:09) Consistent action > timing the market perfectly 
  • (14:10) Investing for the long term 
  • (17:01) Hub extra 

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]]> 1149 ASK380: Am I wrong to avoid this type of property? PLUS: Where should my son start? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask380-am-i-wrong-to-avoid-this-type-of-property-p It’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:40) Matt has recently remortgaged his first property so that he can pull the equity and buy his first buy-to-let but he’s struggling to find a deal that meets his criteria. So far, he’s not been considering leasehold properties and he wants to know if that’s the right decision.  (4:06) Ed’s recently been gifted a property and wants to use it to kickstart his personal portfolio but he also wants to inspire his son and get him involved in property. Ed wants to know what podcast episodes the guys would recommend to his son.  Links mentioned  Top podcast episodes  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. Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK380: Am I wrong to avoid this type of property? PLUS: Where should my son start? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:40) Matt has recently remortgaged his first property so that he can pull the equity and buy his first buy-to-let but he’s struggling to find a deal that meets his criteria. So far, he’s not been considering leasehold properties and he wants to know if that’s the right decision.  (4:06) Ed’s recently been gifted a property and wants to use it to kickstart his personal portfolio but he also wants to inspire his son and get him involved in property. Ed wants to know what podcast episodes the guys would recommend to his son.  Links mentioned  Top podcast episodes  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 time for some more listener questions! 

  • (0:40) Matt has recently remortgaged his first property so that he can pull the equity and buy his first buy-to-let but he’s struggling to find a deal that meets his criteria. So far, he’s not been considering leasehold properties and he wants to know if that’s the right decision. 
  • (4:06) Ed’s recently been gifted a property and wants to use it to kickstart his personal portfolio but he also wants to inspire his son and get him involved in property. Ed wants to know what podcast episodes the guys would recommend to his son. 

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]]> 376 TPP530: May Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp530-may-market-update It’s Market Update week! This is your chance to catch up on all the latest property news and understand what’s going on with the market.  (1:06) - We’re hiring  (1:55) - What’s going on with house prices  (4:04) - First-time buyers are making the headlines  (5:50) - Diving into the top cities for house prices  (7:36) - Is Help to Buy on the return?  (9:33) - The mortgage market  (10:45) - 100% mortgages are back! What does this mean?  (13:23) - The rental market: what’s happening?  (14:27) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Property Hub Jobs  Episode 513 – 2023 Predictions  Episode 528 - What’s really happening to property prices?  Episode 529 - Will the rental boom continue?  House price growth shows signs of stabilisation in April  Barratt points to sales pickup in tough year  Zoopla house price index  Sunak puts Help to Buy ‘back on the table’  40-year mortgages on the rise: what are the risks?  Money and Credit - February 2023  Mortgage lenders offer 100% loans for first time since 2008   Number of people getting mortgages rises sharply  Rightmove rental trends tracker  Starmer vows to get even tougher on landlords AND free-up market for renters  Kindle Paperwhite  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. Thu, 11 May 2023 07:30:00 -0000 TPP530: May Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Market Update week! This is your chance to catch up on all the latest property news and understand what’s going on with the market.  (1:06) - We’re hiring  (1:55) - What’s going on with house prices  (4:04) - First-time buyers are making the headlines  (5:50) - Diving into the top cities for house prices  (7:36) - Is Help to Buy on the return?  (9:33) - The mortgage market  (10:45) - 100% mortgages are back! What does this mean?  (13:23) - The rental market: what’s happening?  (14:27) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Property Hub Jobs  Episode 513 – 2023 Predictions  Episode 528 - What’s really happening to property prices?  Episode 529 - Will the rental boom continue?  House price growth shows signs of stabilisation in April  Barratt points to sales pickup in tough year  Zoopla house price index  Sunak puts Help to Buy ‘back on the table’  40-year mortgages on the rise: what are the risks?  Money and Credit - February 2023  Mortgage lenders offer 100% loans for first time since 2008   Number of people getting mortgages rises sharply  Rightmove rental trends tracker  Starmer vows to get even tougher on landlords AND free-up market for renters  Kindle Paperwhite  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 Market Update week! This is your chance to catch up on all the latest property news and understand what’s going on with the market. 

  • (1:06) - We’re hiring 
  • (1:55) - What’s going on with house prices 
  • (4:04) - First-time buyers are making the headlines 
  • (5:50) - Diving into the top cities for house prices 
  • (7:36) - Is Help to Buy on the return? 
  • (9:33) - The mortgage market 
  • (10:45) - 100% mortgages are back! What does this mean? 
  • (13:23) - The rental market: what’s happening? 
  • (14:27) - Hub Extra 

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]]> 1037 ASK379: How can I buy at a distance? PLUS: Should this freehold worry me? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask379-how-can-i-buy-at-a-distance-plus-should-thi The guys are back with some more listener questions:  (0:40) Vik currently owns a number of buy-to-let properties in London where he’s based, but he’d like to expand his portfolio to Manchester. He wants to know what approach he should take when buying properties that are far away.   (3:25) Jim is looking at buying a freehold property, there’s a service charge that covers the cost to maintain the shared areas, but he’d like to know what he should be looking out for in the management contract.   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. Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK379: How can I buy at a distance? PLUS: Should this freehold worry me? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The guys are back with some more listener questions:  (0:40) Vik currently owns a number of buy-to-let properties in London where he’s based, but he’d like to expand his portfolio to Manchester. He wants to know what approach he should take when buying properties that are far away.   (3:25) Jim is looking at buying a freehold property, there’s a service charge that covers the cost to maintain the shared areas, but he’d like to know what he should be looking out for in the management contract.   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 guys are back with some more listener questions: 

  • (0:40) Vik currently owns a number of buy-to-let properties in London where he’s based, but he’d like to expand his portfolio to Manchester. He wants to know what approach he should take when buying properties that are far away. 
     
  • (3:25) Jim is looking at buying a freehold property, there’s a service charge that covers the cost to maintain the shared areas, but he’d like to know what he should be looking out for in the management contract.  

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]]> 383 TPP529: Will the rental boom continue? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp529-will-the-rental-boom-continue Rents are going up by double digits – but why is this happening so rapidly, and what’s next for the rental market?  (1:00) - News story of the week  (4:00) - A huge thank you!  (5:11) - Another rental crisis  (6:26) - Explosion in demand  (8:27) - What’s happening to supply?  (9:31) - Consider the ability to pay  (12:01) - Are rent controls the answer?  (13:04) - What does the future hold for rents?  (13:24) - What about rents in London?  (16:49) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Asking price of properties popular with UK first-time buyers hits record  Why the Rental Market is in Turmoil [YouTube Video]  Microsoft Designer  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. Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP529: Will the rental boom continue? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rents are going up by double digits – but why is this happening so rapidly, and what’s next for the rental market?  (1:00) - News story of the week  (4:00) - A huge thank you!  (5:11) - Another rental crisis  (6:26) - Explosion in demand  (8:27) - What’s happening to supply?  (9:31) - Consider the ability to pay  (12:01) - Are rent controls the answer?  (13:04) - What does the future hold for rents?  (13:24) - What about rents in London?  (16:49) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Asking price of properties popular with UK first-time buyers hits record  Why the Rental Market is in Turmoil [YouTube Video]  Microsoft Designer  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. Rents are going up by double digits – but why is this happening so rapidly, and what’s next for the rental market? 

  • (1:00) - News story of the week 
  • (4:00) - A huge thank you! 
  • (5:11) - Another rental crisis 
  • (6:26) - Explosion in demand 
  • (8:27) - What’s happening to supply? 
  • (9:31) - Consider the ability to pay 
  • (12:01) - Are rent controls the answer? 
  • (13:04) - What does the future hold for rents? 
  • (13:24) - What about rents in London? 
  • (16:49) - Hub Extra 

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]]> 1158 ASK378: Would this lease put you off? PLUS: How do I get my property back? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask378-would-this-lease-put-you-off-plus-how-do-i It’s time for another round of listener questions:  (0:39) Stephen is looking at purchasing a property, but should he be put off by the 105-year lease?  (2:52) Chika wants to evict his tenants as he wants to do something different with his property, but how does he get his property back?  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. Tue, 02 May 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK378: Would this lease put you off? PLUS: How do I get my property back? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for another round of listener questions:  (0:39) Stephen is looking at purchasing a property, but should he be put off by the 105-year lease?  (2:52) Chika wants to evict his tenants as he wants to do something different with his property, but how does he get his property back?  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 time for another round of listener questions: 

  • (0:39) Stephen is looking at purchasing a property, but should he be put off by the 105-year lease? 
  • (2:52) Chika wants to evict his tenants as he wants to do something different with his property, but how does he get his property back? 

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]]> 351 TPP528: What’s really happening to property prices? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp528-what-s-really-happening-to-property-prices What’s actually happening to property prices? Think you know the answer?  You might change your mind when we consider them in real terms.    (0:50) - Story of the week  (2:32) - We’ve gone public   (3:57) - A Sunday Times Bestseller!  (4:55) - Headline property prices  (5:30) - What does “in real terms” mean?  (6:39) - An example of how “in real terms” works  (7:38) - Why should you look at prices in real terms?  (8:51) - Taking a look at the numbers  (10:41) - What can we take from this?  (12:11) - What’s happening right now?  (14:29) - Why don’t we talk about this more often?  (16:00) - How are mortgages benefitting from this?  (19:16) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rental affordability improving at last, says Foxtons  Why the Rental Market is in Turmoil  Our crowdfund  Google Lens  Google Photos  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. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP528: What’s really happening to property prices? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What’s actually happening to property prices? Think you know the answer?  You might change your mind when we consider them in real terms.    (0:50) - Story of the week  (2:32) - We’ve gone public   (3:57) - A Sunday Times Bestseller!  (4:55) - Headline property prices  (5:30) - What does “in real terms” mean?  (6:39) - An example of how “in real terms” works  (7:38) - Why should you look at prices in real terms?  (8:51) - Taking a look at the numbers  (10:41) - What can we take from this?  (12:11) - What’s happening right now?  (14:29) - Why don’t we talk about this more often?  (16:00) - How are mortgages benefitting from this?  (19:16) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rental affordability improving at last, says Foxtons  Why the Rental Market is in Turmoil  Our crowdfund  Google Lens  Google Photos  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. What’s actually happening to property prices? Think you know the answer?  You might change your mind when we consider them in real terms. 

 

  • (0:50) - Story of the week 
  • (2:32) - We’ve gone public  
  • (3:57) - A Sunday Times Bestseller! 
  • (4:55) - Headline property prices 
  • (5:30) - What does “in real terms” mean? 
  • (6:39) - An example of how “in real terms” works 
  • (7:38) - Why should you look at prices in real terms? 
  • (8:51) - Taking a look at the numbers 
  • (10:41) - What can we take from this? 
  • (12:11) - What’s happening right now? 
  • (14:29) - Why don’t we talk about this more often? 
  • (16:00) - How are mortgages benefitting from this? 
  • (19:16) - Hub Extra 

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]]> 1313 ASK377: Should I buy a home or an investment first? PLUS: Do I need more insurance? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask377-should-i-buy-a-home-or-an-investment-first Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions:  (0:39) Himesh owns a couple of flats, which he currently pays service charges on. As the charge covers building insurance, he’s never taken out any insurance of his own, but now he’s wondering if he should?  (2:42) Michelle and her husband have a deposit saved and are considering buying a property, but should they buy their residential home or an investment 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. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK377: Should I buy a home or an investment first? PLUS: Do I need more insurance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions:  (0:39) Himesh owns a couple of flats, which he currently pays service charges on. As the charge covers building insurance, he’s never taken out any insurance of his own, but now he’s wondering if he should?  (2:42) Michelle and her husband have a deposit saved and are considering buying a property, but should they buy their residential home or an investment 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. Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions: 

  • (0:39) Himesh owns a couple of flats, which he currently pays service charges on. As the charge covers building insurance, he’s never taken out any insurance of his own, but now he’s wondering if he should? 
  • (2:42) Michelle and her husband have a deposit saved and are considering buying a property, but should they buy their residential home or an investment property? 

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]]> 413 TPP527: 7 tricks you can steal from Build-to-Rent https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp527-7-tricks-you-can-steal-from-build-to-rent Want higher rents and better tenants that stay for longer? Here’s 7 tricks you can steal from the Build-to-Rent sector to make you a more profitable landlord.  (0:58) A huge thank you!  (2:04) Story of the week  (3:23) The Build-to-Rent sector & landlords  (4:10) Tip 1: Allow pets  (6:09) Tip 2: Flexible tenancies  (7:44) Tip 3: Offer amenities  (10:39) Tip 4: High-end furnishings  (11:48) Tip 5: Offer a high level of service and use tech  (13:19) Tip 6: Include bills   (14:28) Tip 7: Market yourself as top end  (17:01) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  The 10 fastest places to sell a home  Readwise  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. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP527: 7 tricks you can steal from Build-to-Rent full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Want higher rents and better tenants that stay for longer? Here’s 7 tricks you can steal from the Build-to-Rent sector to make you a more profitable landlord.  (0:58) A huge thank you!  (2:04) Story of the week  (3:23) The Build-to-Rent sector & landlords  (4:10) Tip 1: Allow pets  (6:09) Tip 2: Flexible tenancies  (7:44) Tip 3: Offer amenities  (10:39) Tip 4: High-end furnishings  (11:48) Tip 5: Offer a high level of service and use tech  (13:19) Tip 6: Include bills   (14:28) Tip 7: Market yourself as top end  (17:01) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  The 10 fastest places to sell a home  Readwise  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. Want higher rents and better tenants that stay for longer? Here’s 7 tricks you can steal from the Build-to-Rent sector to make you a more profitable landlord. 

  • (0:58) A huge thank you! 
  • (2:04) Story of the week 
  • (3:23) The Build-to-Rent sector & landlords 
  • (4:10) Tip 1: Allow pets 
  • (6:09) Tip 2: Flexible tenancies 
  • (7:44) Tip 3: Offer amenities 
  • (10:39) Tip 4: High-end furnishings 
  • (11:48) Tip 5: Offer a high level of service and use tech 
  • (13:19) Tip 6: Include bills  
  • (14:28) Tip 7: Market yourself as top end 
  • (17:01) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1147 ASK376: A special message https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask376-a-special-message Welcome to a very special edition of Ask Rob & Rob!   And it’s a very special day, because our crowdfund is officially open!   We’ve been blown away by the response and we’re excited to have some of you on board as our shareholders. If you’ve pre-registered, you’ll be receiving your link to our live campaign today, so keep your eyes on your inbox!  Missed out?   Don’t worry we’re planning on taking this campaign public (we didn’t get that far last time because everything went a bit bonkers!), and we want to give you, our dedicated audience, the chance to get in a couple of days before everyone else.  So, if you’d like to be in-the-know for when we go public, you can register your interest at www.propertyhub.net/crowdfund  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. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK376: A special message full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to a very special edition of Ask Rob & Rob!   And it’s a very special day, because our crowdfund is officially open!   We’ve been blown away by the response and we’re excited to have some of you on board as our shareholders. If you’ve pre-registered, you’ll be receiving your link to our live campaign today, so keep your eyes on your inbox!  Missed out?   Don’t worry we’re planning on taking this campaign public (we didn’t get that far last time because everything went a bit bonkers!), and we want to give you, our dedicated audience, the chance to get in a couple of days before everyone else.  So, if you’d like to be in-the-know for when we go public, you can register your interest at www.propertyhub.net/crowdfund  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 very special edition of Ask Rob & Rob!  

And it’s a very special day, because our crowdfund is officially open!  

We’ve been blown away by the response and we’re excited to have some of you on board as our shareholders. If you’ve pre-registered, you’ll be receiving your link to our live campaign today, so keep your eyes on your inbox! 

Missed out?  

Don’t worry we’re planning on taking this campaign public (we didn’t get that far last time because everything went a bit bonkers!), and we want to give you, our dedicated audience, the chance to get in a couple of days before everyone else. 

So, if you’d like to be in-the-know for when we go public, you can register your interest at www.propertyhub.net/crowdfund 

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]]> 225 TPP526: Is AI the future of property investment? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp526-is-ai-the-future-of-property-investment Is AI the future of property investment? It seems AI is everywhere you look, but what is it and how can you use it?  (0:52) Story of the week  (1:46) Crowdfund update  (4:19) AI? What’s all the fuss about?   (5:10) What is chat GPT and how can you use it?  (6:48) How can you use it for property investment?  (10:30) Property Hub Invest  (10:56) What are some other uses for AI?  (13:00) Top tips for your AI prompts  (15:17) The ultimate AI hack  (16:30) Important things to know about AI  (18:40) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Pre-register for our crowdfund!  Woman sells home she's lived in for 102 years  DALL.E 2  Chat GPT  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. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP526: Is AI the future of property investment? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Is AI the future of property investment? It seems AI is everywhere you look, but what is it and how can you use it?  (0:52) Story of the week  (1:46) Crowdfund update  (4:19) AI? What’s all the fuss about?   (5:10) What is chat GPT and how can you use it?  (6:48) How can you use it for property investment?  (10:30) Property Hub Invest  (10:56) What are some other uses for AI?  (13:00) Top tips for your AI prompts  (15:17) The ultimate AI hack  (16:30) Important things to know about AI  (18:40) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Pre-register for our crowdfund!  Woman sells home she's lived in for 102 years  DALL.E 2  Chat GPT  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. Is AI the future of property investment? It seems AI is everywhere you look, but what is it and how can you use it? 

  • (0:52) Story of the week 
  • (1:46) Crowdfund update 
  • (4:19) AI? What’s all the fuss about?  
  • (5:10) What is chat GPT and how can you use it? 
  • (6:48) How can you use it for property investment? 
  • (10:30) Property Hub Invest 
  • (10:56) What are some other uses for AI? 
  • (13:00) Top tips for your AI prompts 
  • (15:17) The ultimate AI hack 
  • (16:30) Important things to know about AI 
  • (18:40) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1172 ASK375: Is this a risk or an opportunity? PLUS: Can I legally increase the rent? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask375-is-this-a-risk-or-an-opportunity-plus-can-i Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  The first question this week is from Jess in Bristol.   Jess has seen a reduced 2-bed apartment that needs a cash buyer due to cladding issues. The remedial work on the cladding has been done, but the vendor and management agent are waiting for the certificate to come through.   Should Jess proceed with the purchase knowing the work has been done but doesn’t yet have an EWS1 certificate to prove it?  Listen as Rob B shares his thoughts based on his experience – and a few words of warning for Jess.   Next up is a question from Firoz.   Firoz has had tenants living in his property for six years, however, they’ve refused to increase their rent. As Firoz protected the deposit late, he’s struggling to remove his tenants and is after some advice.   Rob D takes the lead on this one, giving listeners an overview of the importance of protecting deposits and some useful information that may well help Firoz out with his issue.   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. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK375: Is this a risk or an opportunity? PLUS: Can I legally increase the rent? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  The first question this week is from Jess in Bristol.   Jess has seen a reduced 2-bed apartment that needs a cash buyer due to cladding issues. The remedial work on the cladding has been done, but the vendor and management agent are waiting for the certificate to come through.   Should Jess proceed with the purchase knowing the work has been done but doesn’t yet have an EWS1 certificate to prove it?  Listen as Rob B shares his thoughts based on his experience – and a few words of warning for Jess.   Next up is a question from Firoz.   Firoz has had tenants living in his property for six years, however, they’ve refused to increase their rent. As Firoz protected the deposit late, he’s struggling to remove his tenants and is after some advice.   Rob D takes the lead on this one, giving listeners an overview of the importance of protecting deposits and some useful information that may well help Firoz out with his issue.   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 back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 

The first question this week is from Jess in Bristol.  

Jess has seen a reduced 2-bed apartment that needs a cash buyer due to cladding issues. The remedial work on the cladding has been done, but the vendor and management agent are waiting for the certificate to come through.  

Should Jess proceed with the purchase knowing the work has been done but doesn’t yet have an EWS1 certificate to prove it? 

Listen as Rob B shares his thoughts based on his experience – and a few words of warning for Jess.  

Next up is a question from Firoz.  

Firoz has had tenants living in his property for six years, however, they’ve refused to increase their rent. As Firoz protected the deposit late, he’s struggling to remove his tenants and is after some advice.  

Rob D takes the lead on this one, giving listeners an overview of the importance of protecting deposits and some useful information that may well help Firoz out with his issue.  

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]]> 381 TPP525: April Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp525-april-market-update It’s Market Update week – this is your chance to catch up on all the essential news from the property market.  And if you missed the news on last week’s episode – we're crowdfunding! If you’ve not yet pre-registered for that, head over to this page, have a nosey at the details and pop your details down to pre-register.   In today’s Market Update episode, you can expect:  3:30 – Bank of England - no recession (hurrah!)   6:18 – Bank failures: is it a sign? Is a crash coming? What’s the data saying?  9:50 – Mortgage payments: where are they most stretched?   11:40 – Rental yields: what’s happening?   16:37 – Mortgage approvals and consumer confidence  19:05 – The Rental Reform Bill – an update Links mentioned:  Interest rate rise: Bank of England more hopeful on UK economy  Nationwide shows 0.8% decline in last month  Zoopla shows rents up 20% in 3 years, and no immediate sign of slowdown  50% of rented properties have had a rent increase in the last year, compared to 36% the previous year. Highest in London (66%)  The number of mortgage approvals increased last month for the first time since August  The Rental Reform Bill will finally start its journey through parliament in a couple of months  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. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP525: April Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Market Update week – this is your chance to catch up on all the essential news from the property market.  And if you missed the news on last week’s episode – we're crowdfunding! If you’ve not yet pre-registered for that, head over to this page, have a nosey at the details and pop your details down to pre-register.   In today’s Market Update episode, you can expect:  3:30 – Bank of England - no recession (hurrah!)   6:18 – Bank failures: is it a sign? Is a crash coming? What’s the data saying?  9:50 – Mortgage payments: where are they most stretched?   11:40 – Rental yields: what’s happening?   16:37 – Mortgage approvals and consumer confidence  19:05 – The Rental Reform Bill – an update Links mentioned:  Interest rate rise: Bank of England more hopeful on UK economy  Nationwide shows 0.8% decline in last month  Zoopla shows rents up 20% in 3 years, and no immediate sign of slowdown  50% of rented properties have had a rent increase in the last year, compared to 36% the previous year. Highest in London (66%)  The number of mortgage approvals increased last month for the first time since August  The Rental Reform Bill will finally start its journey through parliament in a couple of months  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 Market Update week – this is your chance to catch up on all the essential news from the property market. 

And if you missed the news on last week’s episode – we're crowdfunding! If you’ve not yet pre-registered for that, head over to this page, have a nosey at the details and pop your details down to pre-register.  

In today’s Market Update episode, you can expect: 

  • 3:30 – Bank of England - no recession (hurrah!)  
  • 6:18 – Bank failures: is it a sign? Is a crash coming? What’s the data saying? 
  • 9:50 – Mortgage payments: where are they most stretched?  
  • 11:40 – Rental yields: what’s happening?  
  • 16:37 – Mortgage approvals and consumer confidence 
  • 19:05 – The Rental Reform Bill – an update

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]]> 1446 ASK374: Should I rent or flip? PLUS: Still best not to fix? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask374-should-i-rent-or-flip-plus-still-best-not-t It’s Tuesday, and it’s another Ask Rob & Rob!  First up is a question from Jack.   Jack’s looking at purchasing his first property from a vendor he knows well, and as it needs some cosmetic updating, he’s bagging it at slightly below market value.   Jack has plans to scale his property portfolio and wants to know if he should sell it or rent it out?   Rob B takes the lead on this one to give Jack some food for thought.   Then we’ve got Lee from Norfolk.   He’s been keeping an eye on our social channels and wants to know whether he should hold off on fixing a mortgage on a new property and go with a variable rate instead.  Rob D tackles this tricky one. Nothing is certain with mortgage rates (as we’ve all come to realise now) - so hit play and hear what Rob D had to say on this one.   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. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK374: Should I rent or flip? PLUS: Still best not to fix? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, and it’s another Ask Rob & Rob!  First up is a question from Jack.   Jack’s looking at purchasing his first property from a vendor he knows well, and as it needs some cosmetic updating, he’s bagging it at slightly below market value.   Jack has plans to scale his property portfolio and wants to know if he should sell it or rent it out?   Rob B takes the lead on this one to give Jack some food for thought.   Then we’ve got Lee from Norfolk.   He’s been keeping an eye on our social channels and wants to know whether he should hold off on fixing a mortgage on a new property and go with a variable rate instead.  Rob D tackles this tricky one. Nothing is certain with mortgage rates (as we’ve all come to realise now) - so hit play and hear what Rob D had to say on this one.   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 Tuesday, and it’s another Ask Rob & Rob! 

First up is a question from Jack.  

Jack’s looking at purchasing his first property from a vendor he knows well, and as it needs some cosmetic updating, he’s bagging it at slightly below market value.  

Jack has plans to scale his property portfolio and wants to know if he should sell it or rent it out?  

Rob B takes the lead on this one to give Jack some food for thought.  

Then we’ve got Lee from Norfolk.  

He’s been keeping an eye on our social channels and wants to know whether he should hold off on fixing a mortgage on a new property and go with a variable rate instead. 

Rob D tackles this tricky one. Nothing is certain with mortgage rates (as we’ve all come to realise now) - so hit play and hear what Rob D had to say on this one.  

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]]> 384 TPP524: BIG NEWS: You can invest with us! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp524-big-news-you-can-invest-with-us We’re crowdfunding!! Rob & Rob share why we’re crowdfunding, how the business works and how you can get involved.  (1:00) Story of the week  (2:58) We’re crowdfunding!  (5:10) What’s the minimum investment?   (6:19) How did the first crowdfund round go?  (8:53) What am I investing in and how do you make money?  (11:07) Award nominations  (11:33) What have you accomplished since you first crowdfunded?  (13:54) What is Portfolio’s mission?  (15:35) How do I pre-register?  Links mentioned:  Interest rate rise: Bank of England more hopeful on UK economy  Pre-register for our crowdfund!  Vote for us in the British Bank Awards  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. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000 TPP524: BIG NEWS: You can invest with us! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re crowdfunding!! Rob & Rob share why we’re crowdfunding, how the business works and how you can get involved.  (1:00) Story of the week  (2:58) We’re crowdfunding!  (5:10) What’s the minimum investment?   (6:19) How did the first crowdfund round go?  (8:53) What am I investing in and how do you make money?  (11:07) Award nominations  (11:33) What have you accomplished since you first crowdfunded?  (13:54) What is Portfolio’s mission?  (15:35) How do I pre-register?  Links mentioned:  Interest rate rise: Bank of England more hopeful on UK economy  Pre-register for our crowdfund!  Vote for us in the British Bank Awards  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’re crowdfunding!! Rob & Rob share why we’re crowdfunding, how the business works and how you can get involved. 

  • (1:00) Story of the week 
  • (2:58) We’re crowdfunding! 
  • (5:10) What’s the minimum investment?  
  • (6:19) How did the first crowdfund round go? 
  • (8:53) What am I investing in and how do you make money? 
  • (11:07) Award nominations 
  • (11:33) What have you accomplished since you first crowdfunded? 
  • (13:54) What is Portfolio’s mission? 
  • (15:35) How do I pre-register? 

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]]> 1152 ASK373: Can Rob D give us a sneak preview of his new book? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask373-can-rob-d-give-us-a-sneak-preview-of-his-ne It's time for another exciting episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and this one is extra special! Rob D is giving us an exclusive sneak preview of his new book, The Price of Money, which is launching this Thursday.   But the good news is, you don't have to wait until then to hear some of Rob's insights, because he's reading some of his favourite parts on the podcast today!  And if you’ve not sorted yourself a copy yet, you can pre-order it here.  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. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000 ASK373: Can Rob D give us a sneak preview of his new book? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's time for another exciting episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and this one is extra special! Rob D is giving us an exclusive sneak preview of his new book, The Price of Money, which is launching this Thursday.   But the good news is, you don't have to wait until then to hear some of Rob's insights, because he's reading some of his favourite parts on the podcast today!  And if you’ve not sorted yourself a copy yet, you can pre-order it here.  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 time for another exciting episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and this one is extra special!

Rob D is giving us an exclusive sneak preview of his new book, The Price of Money, which is launching this Thursday.  

But the good news is, you don't have to wait until then to hear some of Rob's insights, because he's reading some of his favourite parts on the podcast today! 

And if you’ve not sorted yourself a copy yet, you can pre-order it here. 

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]]> 1129 TPP523: This one skill will transform your life (and it’s easier than you think) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp523-this-one-skill-will-transform-your-life-and Rob & Rob tell you the one (surprisingly easy) skill which can completely change your life  (1.15) Story of the week  (4.43) ‘The Price of Money’ book launch  (8.20) Understanding how money works and why that will change your life  (21.00) Benefits of pre-ordering ‘The Price of Money’  Links mentioned:  Swap rates fall by 0.4%  Pre-order The Price of Money  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. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP523: This one skill will transform your life (and it’s easier than you think) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob tell you the one (surprisingly easy) skill which can completely change your life  (1.15) Story of the week  (4.43) ‘The Price of Money’ book launch  (8.20) Understanding how money works and why that will change your life  (21.00) Benefits of pre-ordering ‘The Price of Money’  Links mentioned:  Swap rates fall by 0.4%  Pre-order The Price of Money  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 tell you the one (surprisingly easy) skill which can completely change your life 

  • (1.15) Story of the week 
  • (4.43) ‘The Price of Money’ book launch 
  • (8.20) Understanding how money works and why that will change your life 
  • (21.00) Benefits of pre-ordering ‘The Price of Money’ 

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]]> 1478 ASK372: How do I spend my £175k? PLUS: How do I track my performance? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask372-how-do-i-spend-my-175k-plus-how-do-i-track Rob & Rob have more answers for listeners!  (0.33) Karen has £175k to put towards her first buy-to-let, but wants help with deciding the best way to spend it.  (4.46) Marcus wants to know which app is best to use to see how your portfolio is performing?  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. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK372: How do I spend my £175k? PLUS: How do I track my performance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob have more answers for listeners!  (0.33) Karen has £175k to put towards her first buy-to-let, but wants help with deciding the best way to spend it.  (4.46) Marcus wants to know which app is best to use to see how your portfolio is performing?  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 have more answers for listeners! 

  • (0.33) Karen has £175k to put towards her first buy-to-let, but wants help with deciding the best way to spend it. 
  • (4.46) Marcus wants to know which app is best to use to see how your portfolio is performing? 

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]]> 395 TPP522: What can you achieve in a decade with property? (10th birthday special) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp522-what-can-you-achieve-in-a-decade-with-prope Just how much success could you have achieved in the last ten years?  (1.05) Story of the week.  (4.45) What could you have accomplished in a decade?  (7.30) Best and worst regions over the last 10 years.  (9.30) What if you only reinvested your equity?  (14.50) What if you made changes to your properties?  (15.50) Should you let yourself be scared off investing?  (26.00) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Halifax Data  BBC reports house prices falling  The One Thing by Gary Keller  The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz  Pre-order The Price of Money  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. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP522: What can you achieve in a decade with property? (10th birthday special) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Just how much success could you have achieved in the last ten years?  (1.05) Story of the week.  (4.45) What could you have accomplished in a decade?  (7.30) Best and worst regions over the last 10 years.  (9.30) What if you only reinvested your equity?  (14.50) What if you made changes to your properties?  (15.50) Should you let yourself be scared off investing?  (26.00) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Halifax Data  BBC reports house prices falling  The One Thing by Gary Keller  The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz  Pre-order The Price of Money  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. Just how much success could you have achieved in the last ten years? 

  • (1.05) Story of the week. 
  • (4.45) What could you have accomplished in a decade? 
  • (7.30) Best and worst regions over the last 10 years. 
  • (9.30) What if you only reinvested your equity? 
  • (14.50) What if you made changes to your properties? 
  • (15.50) Should you let yourself be scared off investing? 
  • (26.00) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1882 ASK371: What do I do with my equity? PLUS: Will the government scupper my mortgages? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask371-what-do-i-do-with-my-equity-plus-will-the-g Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.43) Danny has a great deal of equity in his own home, and he wants to know whether he should use that money to become a full-time investor?  (4.42) Nicky has asked Rob & Rob to clarify what effect the levelling-up bill will have on her buy-to-let mortgages.   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. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK371: What do I do with my equity? PLUS: Will the government scupper my mortgages? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.43) Danny has a great deal of equity in his own home, and he wants to know whether he should use that money to become a full-time investor?  (4.42) Nicky has asked Rob & Rob to clarify what effect the levelling-up bill will have on her buy-to-let mortgages.   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 back with more listener questions! 

  • (0.43) Danny has a great deal of equity in his own home, and he wants to know whether he should use that money to become a full-time investor? 
  • (4.42) Nicky has asked Rob & Rob to clarify what effect the levelling-up bill will have on her buy-to-let mortgages.  

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]]> 467 TPP521: Mortgage Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp521-mortgage-market-update Where are the opportunities and threats for each strategy in 2023?  (0.50) Story of the week.  (4.28) Kelly Rule interview.  (6.11) Will rates drop even more?  (7.30) How long should we be fixing for?  (8.30) What about refinancing?  (10.48) How difficult is it to get a mortgage right now?  (12.06) What to keep in mind right now.  (15.49) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rent Control to be Unveiled Next Month  Pre-order The Price of Money  Get in contact with Kelly Rule  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. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP521: Mortgage Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Where are the opportunities and threats for each strategy in 2023?  (0.50) Story of the week.  (4.28) Kelly Rule interview.  (6.11) Will rates drop even more?  (7.30) How long should we be fixing for?  (8.30) What about refinancing?  (10.48) How difficult is it to get a mortgage right now?  (12.06) What to keep in mind right now.  (15.49) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rent Control to be Unveiled Next Month  Pre-order The Price of Money  Get in contact with Kelly Rule  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. Where are the opportunities and threats for each strategy in 2023? 

  • (0.50) Story of the week. 
  • (4.28) Kelly Rule interview. 
  • (6.11) Will rates drop even more? 
  • (7.30) How long should we be fixing for? 
  • (8.30) What about refinancing? 
  • (10.48) How difficult is it to get a mortgage right now? 
  • (12.06) What to keep in mind right now. 
  • (15.49) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1109 ASK370: What do you mean by "quality"? PLUS: Do you use this software? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask370-what-do-you-mean-by-quality-plus-do-you-use Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.35) Rowenna wants to know what Rob & Rob consider to be ‘quality’ stock?  (5.48) Next up is long time listener Jay, who wants to know if Rob & Rob are still using Evernote and Trello, as they said years ago.  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. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK370: What do you mean by "quality"? PLUS: Do you use this software? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.35) Rowenna wants to know what Rob & Rob consider to be ‘quality’ stock?  (5.48) Next up is long time listener Jay, who wants to know if Rob & Rob are still using Evernote and Trello, as they said years ago.  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 back with more listener questions! 

  • (0.35) Rowenna wants to know what Rob & Rob consider to be ‘quality’ stock? 
  • (5.48) Next up is long time listener Jay, who wants to know if Rob & Rob are still using Evernote and Trello, as they said years ago. 

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]]> 658 TPP520: March Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp520-march-market-update It's Market Update time! We cover: What's happening with house prices? Have rents stopped rising? What's happening in the mortgage market? Another tax crackdown! The recession that's stubbornly refusing to arrive Links mentioned:  Join Rob D and his world-class guests for The Wealth Sessions, by pre-ordering the hardback of The Price Of Money: priceofmoney.co.uk 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. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:00:15 -0000 TPP520: March Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's Market Update time! We cover: What's happening with house prices? Have rents stopped rising? What's happening in the mortgage market? Another tax crackdown! The recession that's stubbornly refusing to arrive Links mentioned:  Join Rob D and his world-class guests for The Wealth Sessions, by pre-ordering the hardback of The Price Of Money: priceofmoney.co.uk 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 Market Update time! We cover:

  • What's happening with house prices?
  • Have rents stopped rising?
  • What's happening in the mortgage market?
  • Another tax crackdown!
  • The recession that's stubbornly refusing to arrive

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]]> 1287 ASK369: How do I get to the truth of market value? PLUS: I can't remortgage! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask369-how-do-i-get-to-the-truth-of-market-value-p Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.36) Anne wants to know the best way to find a true market value of a property.  (4.21) Tom is having an issue in that he’s not able to remortgage his property due to a tenancy agreement and he needs Rob & Rob’s insight.  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. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0000 ASK369: How do I get to the truth of market value? PLUS: I can't remortgage! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.36) Anne wants to know the best way to find a true market value of a property.  (4.21) Tom is having an issue in that he’s not able to remortgage his property due to a tenancy agreement and he needs Rob & Rob’s insight.  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 back with more listener questions! 

  • (0.36) Anne wants to know the best way to find a true market value of a property. 
  • (4.21) Tom is having an issue in that he’s not able to remortgage his property due to a tenancy agreement and he needs Rob & Rob’s insight. 

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]]> 535 TPP519: Which property strategy will win in 2023? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp519-which-property-strategy-will-win-in-2023 Where are the opportunities and threats for each strategy in 2023?  (1.05) Story of the week  (4.17) Ten years of The Property Podcast  (5.56) Opportunities and threats  (6.58) Buy and hold  (10.03) Buying off-plan  (12.30) Holiday and Short-Term lets  (15.30) Flips and BRRR  (18.20) HMOs  (21.55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Reforming the Private Rented Sector  'Is this good news for landlords?’ YouTube video  YouTube Premium  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. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP519: Which property strategy will win in 2023? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Where are the opportunities and threats for each strategy in 2023?  (1.05) Story of the week  (4.17) Ten years of The Property Podcast  (5.56) Opportunities and threats  (6.58) Buy and hold  (10.03) Buying off-plan  (12.30) Holiday and Short-Term lets  (15.30) Flips and BRRR  (18.20) HMOs  (21.55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Reforming the Private Rented Sector  'Is this good news for landlords?’ YouTube video  YouTube Premium  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. Where are the opportunities and threats for each strategy in 2023? 

  • (1.05) Story of the week 
  • (4.17) Ten years of The Property Podcast 
  • (5.56) Opportunities and threats 
  • (6.58) Buy and hold 
  • (10.03) Buying off-plan 
  • (12.30) Holiday and Short-Term lets 
  • (15.30) Flips and BRRR 
  • (18.20) HMOs 
  • (21.55) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1489 ASK368: Do I have too many mortgages? PLUS: Help me with insurance https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask368-do-i-have-too-many-mortgages-plus-help-me-w Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.31) Bruno wants to know if it’s normal for it to become harder to get buy-to-let mortgages the more that you have?  (4.34) Alexander has asked whether it’s smart to use one insurance provider to cover all the properties in your portfolio or is it smarter to shop around?  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. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000 ASK368: Do I have too many mortgages? PLUS: Help me with insurance full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.31) Bruno wants to know if it’s normal for it to become harder to get buy-to-let mortgages the more that you have?  (4.34) Alexander has asked whether it’s smart to use one insurance provider to cover all the properties in your portfolio or is it smarter to shop around?  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 back with more listener questions! 

  • (0.31) Bruno wants to know if it’s normal for it to become harder to get buy-to-let mortgages the more that you have? 
  • (4.34) Alexander has asked whether it’s smart to use one insurance provider to cover all the properties in your portfolio or is it smarter to shop around? 

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]]> 378 TPP518: The property market is "crashing" – so why have we just invested? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp518-the-property-market-is-crashing-so-why-have Rob & Rob explain why they’ve just made their first investment of 2023  (1.05) Story of the week  (3.47) Mini Market Update  (4.38) Rob & Rob’s first investment of 2023  (9.05) Rental demand with this investment  (10.45) Why now?  (14.50) State of the market  (18.25) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Shelter ‘slammed’ for misleading landlord claims  ‘Breathe: A Life in Flow’  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. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP518: The property market is "crashing" – so why have we just invested? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob explain why they’ve just made their first investment of 2023  (1.05) Story of the week  (3.47) Mini Market Update  (4.38) Rob & Rob’s first investment of 2023  (9.05) Rental demand with this investment  (10.45) Why now?  (14.50) State of the market  (18.25) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Shelter ‘slammed’ for misleading landlord claims  ‘Breathe: A Life in Flow’  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 explain why they’ve just made their first investment of 2023 

  • (1.05) Story of the week 
  • (3.47) Mini Market Update 
  • (4.38) Rob & Rob’s first investment of 2023 
  • (9.05) Rental demand with this investment 
  • (10.45) Why now? 
  • (14.50) State of the market 
  • (18.25) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1250 Market Update EXTRA: 5 news stories you need to know https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-extra-5-news-stories-you-need-to-kno Just four days after our last Market Update aired, five major pieces of news have been released that we needed to share with you as quickly as possible!  (0.38) No recession?  (2.25) How is the media responding?  (3.00) House prices staying stable.  (4.00) Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors share their market summary.  (6.00) What does this mean for mortgages?  (7.45) Will the market crash?  Links mentioned  Halifax comment on house prices  RICS market survey  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. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Market Update EXTRA: 5 news stories you need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Just four days after our last Market Update aired, five major pieces of news have been released that we needed to share with you as quickly as possible!  (0.38) No recession?  (2.25) How is the media responding?  (3.00) House prices staying stable.  (4.00) Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors share their market summary.  (6.00) What does this mean for mortgages?  (7.45) Will the market crash?  Links mentioned  Halifax comment on house prices  RICS market survey  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. Just four days after our last Market Update aired, five major pieces of news have been released that we needed to share with you as quickly as possible! 

  • (0.38) No recession? 
  • (2.25) How is the media responding? 
  • (3.00) House prices staying stable. 
  • (4.00) Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors share their market summary. 
  • (6.00) What does this mean for mortgages? 
  • (7.45) Will the market crash? 

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]]> 645 TPP517: February Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp517-february-market-update Rob & Rob are back with their Market Update for February.  (1.05) Coming up in The Property Hub Magazine  (2.35) The British Banking Awards  (3.00) What’s happening with property prices?  (10.14) Base rates – where are they?  (11.42) Mortgage market update  (13.32) Top stories in the rental market  (15.40) Good news for Scotland  (16.45) Surprising political ally  (17.50) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Subscribe to Property Hub Magazine  Vote for Portfolio in the British Banking Awards  Property prices fall for the first time in five years  Average asking price rose in January  Demand has improved to pre-pandemic years  Base rate increased to 4%  Mortgage rates continue to fall  Average rents rise to £1,172 per month outside London  Scottish rents can now rise – but only by 3%  English properties snapped up by Scottish landlords  MP defends private landlords  Athlytic app  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. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP517: February Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with their Market Update for February.  (1.05) Coming up in The Property Hub Magazine  (2.35) The British Banking Awards  (3.00) What’s happening with property prices?  (10.14) Base rates – where are they?  (11.42) Mortgage market update  (13.32) Top stories in the rental market  (15.40) Good news for Scotland  (16.45) Surprising political ally  (17.50) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Subscribe to Property Hub Magazine  Vote for Portfolio in the British Banking Awards  Property prices fall for the first time in five years  Average asking price rose in January  Demand has improved to pre-pandemic years  Base rate increased to 4%  Mortgage rates continue to fall  Average rents rise to £1,172 per month outside London  Scottish rents can now rise – but only by 3%  English properties snapped up by Scottish landlords  MP defends private landlords  Athlytic app  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 Market Update for February. 

  • (1.05) Coming up in The Property Hub Magazine 
  • (2.35) The British Banking Awards 
  • (3.00) What’s happening with property prices? 
  • (10.14) Base rates – where are they? 
  • (11.42) Mortgage market update 
  • (13.32) Top stories in the rental market 
  • (15.40) Good news for Scotland 
  • (16.45) Surprising political ally 
  • (17.50) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1285 ASK367: Can I cut my living costs this way? PLUS: Is my ROI calculation right? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask367-can-i-cut-my-living-costs-this-way-plus-is Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0.35) - Phil from Reading wants to know whether he can cut his living costs by buying a new property in Reading.  (3.40) - Rashid has questions about calculating his ROI, and wants Rob & Rob’s advice 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. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:10:00 -0000 ASK367: Can I cut my living costs this way? PLUS: Is my ROI calculation right? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0.35) - Phil from Reading wants to know whether he can cut his living costs by buying a new property in Reading.  (3.40) - Rashid has questions about calculating his ROI, and wants Rob & Rob’s advice 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. Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners! 

  • (0.35) - Phil from Reading wants to know whether he can cut his living costs by buying a new property in Reading. 
  • (3.40) - Rashid has questions about calculating his ROI, and wants Rob & Rob’s advice on it. 

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]]> 541 TPP516: Has the 18 year cycle finally crumbled? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp516-has-the-18-year-cycle-finally-crumbled They’ve referenced it many times on the podcast, but are Rob & Rob finally considering the end of the 18-year property cycle?  (0.58) News of the week as mortgages are getting cheaper  (1.10) The Robs’ first investment of the year  (3.14) The 18-year property cycle  (6.50) The impact of COVID  (8.00) 3 possible outcomes  (16.00) Where have Rob & Rob invested?  (18.55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Mortgage rates are falling  What to do about mortgages. Is Property Hub Invest for you?  9 new AI tools that will blow your mind.  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. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP516: Has the 18 year cycle finally crumbled? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub They’ve referenced it many times on the podcast, but are Rob & Rob finally considering the end of the 18-year property cycle?  (0.58) News of the week as mortgages are getting cheaper  (1.10) The Robs’ first investment of the year  (3.14) The 18-year property cycle  (6.50) The impact of COVID  (8.00) 3 possible outcomes  (16.00) Where have Rob & Rob invested?  (18.55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Mortgage rates are falling  What to do about mortgages. Is Property Hub Invest for you?  9 new AI tools that will blow your mind.  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. They’ve referenced it many times on the podcast, but are Rob & Rob finally considering the end of the 18-year property cycle? 

  • (0.58) News of the week as mortgages are getting cheaper 
  • (1.10) The Robs’ first investment of the year 
  • (3.14) The 18-year property cycle 
  • (6.50) The impact of COVID 
  • (8.00) 3 possible outcomes 
  • (16.00) Where have Rob & Rob invested? 
  • (18.55) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1238 ASK366: How do you handle the stress of being a landlord? PLUS: Should I use the developer's solicitor? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask366-how-do-you-handle-the-stress-of-being-a-lan Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0.40) - Miss Moneypenny from London wants to know the best ways Rob & Rob handle the stress of being a landlord  (5.25) - John is a new property investor, and he wants to know if it’s smart to use a developer’s solicitor or source his own?  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. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK366: How do you handle the stress of being a landlord? PLUS: Should I use the developer's solicitor? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0.40) - Miss Moneypenny from London wants to know the best ways Rob & Rob handle the stress of being a landlord  (5.25) - John is a new property investor, and he wants to know if it’s smart to use a developer’s solicitor or source his own?  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 back to offer their advice to two more listeners! 

  • (0.40) - Miss Moneypenny from London wants to know the best ways Rob & Rob handle the stress of being a landlord 
  • (5.25) - John is a new property investor, and he wants to know if it’s smart to use a developer’s solicitor or source his own? 

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]]> 494 TPP515: The logic behind our surprising 2023 predictions https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp515-the-logic-behind-our-surprising-2023-predic It's easy to simply listen to predictions – but it’s even more important to know how they’re made, as Rob & Rob tell us in this episode.  (1.20) Headline of the week  (4.25) 2023 prediction reminder  (5.34) The performance of the market  (16.00) UK employment levels  (19.55) Mortgage rates  (22.59) Which properties will perform well?  (27.40) What about the 18 year property cycle?  (29.00) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Asking prices have risen by 1%  Pre-order The Price of Money  Save more money with Split My Fare  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. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP515: The logic behind our surprising 2023 predictions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's easy to simply listen to predictions – but it’s even more important to know how they’re made, as Rob & Rob tell us in this episode.  (1.20) Headline of the week  (4.25) 2023 prediction reminder  (5.34) The performance of the market  (16.00) UK employment levels  (19.55) Mortgage rates  (22.59) Which properties will perform well?  (27.40) What about the 18 year property cycle?  (29.00) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Asking prices have risen by 1%  Pre-order The Price of Money  Save more money with Split My Fare  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 easy to simply listen to predictions – but it’s even more important to know how they’re made, as Rob & Rob tell us in this episode. 

  • (1.20) Headline of the week 
  • (4.25) 2023 prediction reminder 
  • (5.34) The performance of the market 
  • (16.00) UK employment levels 
  • (19.55) Mortgage rates 
  • (22.59) Which properties will perform well? 
  • (27.40) What about the 18 year property cycle? 
  • (29.00) Hub Extra 

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]]> 1827 ASK365: Is this a good area to buy from abroad? PLUS: Best ways to manage properties in different areas? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask365-is-this-a-good-area-to-buy-from-abroad-plus Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0.40) - Prima wants to know if it’s smart for her, as a cash buyer living abroad, to invest in Northumberland.  (5.00) - Kamil has diversified his portfolio to many different areas, and wants to know the best way to manage these various properties.  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. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK365: Is this a good area to buy from abroad? PLUS: Best ways to manage properties in different areas? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0.40) - Prima wants to know if it’s smart for her, as a cash buyer living abroad, to invest in Northumberland.  (5.00) - Kamil has diversified his portfolio to many different areas, and wants to know the best way to manage these various properties.  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 back to offer their advice to two more listeners! 

  • (0.40) - Prima wants to know if it’s smart for her, as a cash buyer living abroad, to invest in Northumberland. 
  • (5.00) - Kamil has diversified his portfolio to many different areas, and wants to know the best way to manage these various properties. 

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]]> 511 TPP514: January Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp514-january-market-update What do Rob & Rob think of the current state of the market? Find out now.  (1.10) - House prices  (5.20) - What’s next for house prices?  (7.00) - Recession?  (9.00) - Mortgages  (10.00) - Rents  (12.45) - Scotland  (16.30) - Politics  (18.30) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices  Prices falling  Government to help homeowners  Housing stock  Recession chatter  Mortgage rates dropping  Rents on the up  Hometrack rental predictions  Scotland increases land transactions tax surcharge  Making Tax Digital delayed again  2022 hotspots performing well  2022 hotspots YouTube video  Scotland rent freeze YouTube video  David Goggins shorts  David Goggins Property Podcast episode  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. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP514: January Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What do Rob & Rob think of the current state of the market? Find out now.  (1.10) - House prices  (5.20) - What’s next for house prices?  (7.00) - Recession?  (9.00) - Mortgages  (10.00) - Rents  (12.45) - Scotland  (16.30) - Politics  (18.30) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices  Prices falling  Government to help homeowners  Housing stock  Recession chatter  Mortgage rates dropping  Rents on the up  Hometrack rental predictions  Scotland increases land transactions tax surcharge  Making Tax Digital delayed again  2022 hotspots performing well  2022 hotspots YouTube video  Scotland rent freeze YouTube video  David Goggins shorts  David Goggins Property Podcast episode  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. What do Rob & Rob think of the current state of the market? Find out now. 

  • (1.10) - House prices 
  • (5.20) - What’s next for house prices? 
  • (7.00) - Recession? 
  • (9.00) - Mortgages 
  • (10.00) - Rents 
  • (12.45) - Scotland 
  • (16.30) - Politics 
  • (18.30) - Hub Extra 

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]]> 1302 ASK364: Sell in the south and buy up north? PLUS: Can I create a 5-year tenancy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask363-sell-in-the-south-and-buy-up-north-plus-can Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (00.35) - Andrew wants to get back into property investment, but he wants to know if he should sell his Southern properties and focus up North.  (2.55) - David has had a great tenant in his property for 3 years, and is considering giving them a 5-year contract... how does he sort this out?  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. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK364: Sell in the south and buy up north? PLUS: Can I create a 5-year tenancy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (00.35) - Andrew wants to get back into property investment, but he wants to know if he should sell his Southern properties and focus up North.  (2.55) - David has had a great tenant in his property for 3 years, and is considering giving them a 5-year contract... how does he sort this out?  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 back to offer their advice to two more listeners! 

  • (00.35) - Andrew wants to get back into property investment, but he wants to know if he should sell his Southern properties and focus up North. 
  • (2.55) - David has had a great tenant in his property for 3 years, and is considering giving them a 5-year contract... how does he sort this out? 

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]]> 388 TPP513: Predictions for 2023 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp513-predictions-for-2023 Rob & Rob are sticking their necks on the line again as they reveal their 2023 predictions – and Rob D shares some VERY exciting news.  To pre-order Rob D's book and get instant access to the bonus video course he's put together, visit priceofmoney.co.uk (1.30) - News of the week  (3.22) - Rob D’s big announcement  (8.00) - Best areas to invest predictions  (9.45) - UK property price predictions  (13.45) - London performance prediction  (15.28) - Inflation and interest rates prediction  (18.18) - FTSE100 prediction  (19.46) - Bitcoin prediction    Links mentioned:  JP Morgan news story  ‘The Price of Money’  Best areas to invest YouTube video  ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’  Our app Portfolio  Learn more about Property Hub Invest  Subscribe to our YouTube channel  Find us on Instagram  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. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP513: Predictions for 2023 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are sticking their necks on the line again as they reveal their 2023 predictions – and Rob D shares some VERY exciting news.  To pre-order Rob D's book and get instant access to the bonus video course he's put together, visit priceofmoney.co.uk (1.30) - News of the week  (3.22) - Rob D’s big announcement  (8.00) - Best areas to invest predictions  (9.45) - UK property price predictions  (13.45) - London performance prediction  (15.28) - Inflation and interest rates prediction  (18.18) - FTSE100 prediction  (19.46) - Bitcoin prediction    Links mentioned:  JP Morgan news story  ‘The Price of Money’  Best areas to invest YouTube video  ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’  Our app Portfolio  Learn more about Property Hub Invest  Subscribe to our YouTube channel  Find us on Instagram  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 sticking their necks on the line again as they reveal their 2023 predictions – and Rob D shares some VERY exciting news. 

To pre-order Rob D's book and get instant access to the bonus video course he's put together, visit priceofmoney.co.uk

  • (1.30) - News of the week 
  • (3.22) - Rob D’s big announcement 
  • (8.00) - Best areas to invest predictions 
  • (9.45) - UK property price predictions 
  • (13.45) - London performance prediction 
  • (15.28) - Inflation and interest rates prediction 
  • (18.18) - FTSE100 prediction 
  • (19.46) - Bitcoin prediction 

 

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]]> 1578 ASK363: Should I pay down my mortgage? PLUS: What questions should I ask about this deal? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask363-should-i-pay-down-my-mortgage-plus-what-que It’s time for our first Ask Rob & Rob of the year!  (00.50) - Will asks whether he should try and pay off part of his mortgage given the current state of mortgage rates (4.10) - Rafaella wants to know what questions she should be asking when considering her first off-plan apartment purchase 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. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 ASK363: Should I pay down my mortgage? PLUS: What questions should I ask about this deal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for our first Ask Rob & Rob of the year!  (00.50) - Will asks whether he should try and pay off part of his mortgage given the current state of mortgage rates (4.10) - Rafaella wants to know what questions she should be asking when considering her first off-plan apartment purchase 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 time for our first Ask Rob & Rob of the year! 

  • (00.50) - Will asks whether he should try and pay off part of his mortgage given the current state of mortgage rates
  • (4.10) - Rafaella wants to know what questions she should be asking when considering her first off-plan apartment purchase

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]]> 504 TPP512: Hotspots for 2023 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp512-hotspots-for-2023 Rob & Rob kick off their tenth year of The Property Podcast by sharing their list of the top property hotspots for the year ahead.  (02.20 - ‘Sure thing’ locations)  (11.50 - ‘Up and comer’ locations)  (16.10 - ‘Feeling brave’ locations)  (18.50 - Hub Extra: Property Hotspots YouTube video)  Links mentioned:  The first episode of our ‘Kickstart Series’  Our YouTube video explaining what's happening in Scotland Our app Portfolio  Learn more about Property Hub Invest  Subscribe to our YouTube channel  Find us on Instagram  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. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 TPP512: Hotspots for 2023 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob kick off their tenth year of The Property Podcast by sharing their list of the top property hotspots for the year ahead.  (02.20 - ‘Sure thing’ locations)  (11.50 - ‘Up and comer’ locations)  (16.10 - ‘Feeling brave’ locations)  (18.50 - Hub Extra: Property Hotspots YouTube video)  Links mentioned:  The first episode of our ‘Kickstart Series’  Our YouTube video explaining what's happening in Scotland Our app Portfolio  Learn more about Property Hub Invest  Subscribe to our YouTube channel  Find us on Instagram  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 kick off their tenth year of The Property Podcast by sharing their list of the top property hotspots for the year ahead. 

  • (02.20 - ‘Sure thing’ locations) 
  • (11.50 - ‘Up and comer’ locations) 
  • (16.10 - ‘Feeling brave’ locations) 
  • (18.50 - Hub Extra: Property Hotspots YouTube video) 

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]]> 1225 Kickstart Series, Part 4: How to win at property investing in 2023 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp2023-tips-to-win-at-property-this-year The final episode of our Mini-Series is here... Rob & Rob have reached the last episode of their Mini-Series. And for today, they’re presenting the key tactics all investors should adopt if they want to have a successful 2023. And considering they’ve had years of success as investors themselves, you can trust Rob & Rob to know what you need to do to achieve your goals. Words are only words, that’s why they’re using examples from other people. So add these tips to your vision board for this year, and you’ll be winning for the next 12 months. If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here. And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Kickstart Series, Part 4: How to win at property investing in 2023 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The final episode of our Mini-Series is here... Rob & Rob have reached the last episode of their Mini-Series. And for today, they’re presenting the key tactics all investors should adopt if they want to have a successful 2023. And considering they’ve had years of success as investors themselves, you can trust Rob & Rob to know what you need to do to achieve your goals. Words are only words, that’s why they’re using examples from other people. So add these tips to your vision board for this year, and you’ll be winning for the next 12 months. If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here. And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The final episode of our Mini-Series is here...

Rob & Rob have reached the last episode of their Mini-Series.

And for today, they’re presenting the key tactics all investors should adopt if they want to have a successful 2023.

And considering they’ve had years of success as investors themselves, you can trust Rob & Rob to know what you need to do to achieve your goals.

Words are only words, that’s why they’re using examples from other people.

So add these tips to your vision board for this year, and you’ll be winning for the next 12 months.

If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here.

And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here.

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

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]]> 408 Kickstart Series, Part 3: How we'll be investing this year https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp2023-how-are-rob-rob-investing-this-year How are The Robs investing this year? Rob & Rob are putting their money where their mouths are by sharing how they’re investing in 2023. Are they going for capital growth or yield? Which locations are they going to focus on? Will they want new build or older properties? Tune in and find out what their tactics will be for this year. P.S. Here’s the courses Rob & Rob suggested in the episode... How property can make you rich in the long term and Total Return Formula. If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here. And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Kickstart Series, Part 3: How we'll be investing this year full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How are The Robs investing this year? Rob & Rob are putting their money where their mouths are by sharing how they’re investing in 2023. Are they going for capital growth or yield? Which locations are they going to focus on? Will they want new build or older properties? Tune in and find out what their tactics will be for this year. P.S. Here’s the courses Rob & Rob suggested in the episode... How property can make you rich in the long term and Total Return Formula. If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here. And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How are The Robs investing this year?

Rob & Rob are putting their money where their mouths are by sharing how they’re investing in 2023.

Are they going for capital growth or yield? Which locations are they going to focus on? Will they want new build or older properties?

Tune in and find out what their tactics will be for this year.

P.S. Here’s the courses Rob & Rob suggested in the episode... How property can make you rich in the long term and Total Return Formula.

If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here.

And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here.

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

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]]> 473 Kickstart Series, Part 2: Don't make these investment mistakes! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp2023-mistakes-investors-make-every-day Learn from others’ mistakes Property investing can be life-changing. But it’s a long journey, and it can be a hard one to master. In their years of success, Rob & Rob have seen plenty of investors make mistakes – they've even made a few themselves. That’s why in this episode, they want you to learn from those mistakes so you don’t make any costly ones of your own. If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here. And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Kickstart Series, Part 2: Don't make these investment mistakes! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Learn from others’ mistakes Property investing can be life-changing. But it’s a long journey, and it can be a hard one to master. In their years of success, Rob & Rob have seen plenty of investors make mistakes – they've even made a few themselves. That’s why in this episode, they want you to learn from those mistakes so you don’t make any costly ones of your own. If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here. And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn from others’ mistakes

Property investing can be life-changing.

But it’s a long journey, and it can be a hard one to master. In their years of success, Rob & Rob have seen plenty of investors make mistakes – they've even made a few themselves.

That’s why in this episode, they want you to learn from those mistakes so you don’t make any costly ones of your own.

If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here.

And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here.

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

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]]> 639 Kickstart Series, Part 1: Getting started in 2023 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp2023-getting-started-in-2023 Kicking 2023 off with a bang Rob & Rob have a combined experience of more than 20 years’ investing in property...  So if there was ever a pair to trust when it comes to getting your investment journey started, these two are top of the list.  Strategies, goals, narrowing down your choices, how to build a network... The Robs cover it all in episode one of this 2023 Mini-Series.  The time is now to set yourself up for a year of success in investing, and these tips from Rob & Rob will make sure you set yourself up perfectly.  And here’s the link to the Strategy Quiz Rob & Rob mentioned in the episode!  If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here.  And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000 Kickstart Series, Part 1: Getting started in 2023 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Kicking 2023 off with a bang Rob & Rob have a combined experience of more than 20 years’ investing in property...  So if there was ever a pair to trust when it comes to getting your investment journey started, these two are top of the list.  Strategies, goals, narrowing down your choices, how to build a network... The Robs cover it all in episode one of this 2023 Mini-Series.  The time is now to set yourself up for a year of success in investing, and these tips from Rob & Rob will make sure you set yourself up perfectly.  And here’s the link to the Strategy Quiz Rob & Rob mentioned in the episode!  If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here.  And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Kicking 2023 off with a bang

Rob & Rob have a combined experience of more than 20 years’ investing in property... 

So if there was ever a pair to trust when it comes to getting your investment journey started, these two are top of the list. 

Strategies, goals, narrowing down your choices, how to build a network... The Robs cover it all in episode one of this 2023 Mini-Series. 

The time is now to set yourself up for a year of success in investing, and these tips from Rob & Rob will make sure you set yourself up perfectly. 

And here’s the link to the Strategy Quiz Rob & Rob mentioned in the episode! 

If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here. 

And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do that here. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 683 TPP511: Reflections on 2022 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp511-reflections-on-2022 Rob & Rob reflect on the year that's nearly over – both how their years have gone personally in business and investing, and the wider events that have made 2022 a fascinating year in property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:59:21 -0000 TPP511: Reflections on 2022 full 511 Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob reflect on the year that's nearly over – both how their years have gone personally in business and investing, and the wider events that have made 2022 a fascinating year in property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob reflect on the year that's nearly over – both how their years have gone personally in business and investing, and the wider events that have made 2022 a fascinating year in property.

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]]> 561 TPP510: Best Episodes of 2022 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp510-best-episodes-of-2022 The best of the best Here’s the episodes that Rob & Rob think will serve listeners the best as we move into 2023 and beyond...  ‘TPP466: How to use Rightmove the RIGHT way’  ‘TPP471: What will happen next with inflation?’  ‘TPP469: Property sourcers’ secrets revealed’  ‘TPP475: 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?’  ‘TPP478: This could save you thousands...’   ‘TPP479: Never choose the wrong location again’  ‘TPP482: Inflation: Understand it and win big’  ‘TPP505: We assess a real-life deal’  ‘TPP503: Don’t let a crisis go to waste’  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP510: Best Episodes of 2022 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The best of the best Here’s the episodes that Rob & Rob think will serve listeners the best as we move into 2023 and beyond...  ‘TPP466: How to use Rightmove the RIGHT way’  ‘TPP471: What will happen next with inflation?’  ‘TPP469: Property sourcers’ secrets revealed’  ‘TPP475: 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?’  ‘TPP478: This could save you thousands...’   ‘TPP479: Never choose the wrong location again’  ‘TPP482: Inflation: Understand it and win big’  ‘TPP505: We assess a real-life deal’  ‘TPP503: Don’t let a crisis go to waste’  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The best of the best

Here’s the episodes that Rob & Rob think will serve listeners the best as we move into 2023 and beyond... 

‘TPP466: How to use Rightmove the RIGHT way’ 

‘TPP471: What will happen next with inflation?’ 

‘TPP469: Property sourcers’ secrets revealed’ 

‘TPP475: 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?’ 

‘TPP478: This could save you thousands...’  

‘TPP479: Never choose the wrong location again’ 

‘TPP482: Inflation: Understand it and win big’ 

‘TPP505: We assess a real-life deal’ 

‘TPP503: Don’t let a crisis go to waste’ 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 525 TPP509: Our 2022 predictions reviewed: how did we do? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp509-our-2022-predictions-reviewed-how-did-we-do Have the property prophets struck again? It wasn’t so long ago that Rob & Rob sat down to make their predictions for 2022.  Needless to say, they couldn’t have imagined the year being quite as hectic as it ended up becoming.  So let’s take a trip back to December ‘21, and remind ourselves of Rob & Rob’s predictions for the following year and see if they were right about house prices, best places to invest, Bitcoin and much, much more.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP509: Our 2022 predictions reviewed: how did we do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Have the property prophets struck again? It wasn’t so long ago that Rob & Rob sat down to make their predictions for 2022.  Needless to say, they couldn’t have imagined the year being quite as hectic as it ended up becoming.  So let’s take a trip back to December ‘21, and remind ourselves of Rob & Rob’s predictions for the following year and see if they were right about house prices, best places to invest, Bitcoin and much, much more.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Have the property prophets struck again?

It wasn’t so long ago that Rob & Rob sat down to make their predictions for 2022. 

Needless to say, they couldn’t have imagined the year being quite as hectic as it ended up becoming. 

So let’s take a trip back to December ‘21, and remind ourselves of Rob & Rob’s predictions for the following year and see if they were right about house prices, best places to invest, Bitcoin and much, much more. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1244 TPP508: Top Resources of 2022 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp508-top-resources-of-2022 The best of 2022 Rob & Rob give a weekly recommendation to make life easier (or better) in each episode of The Property Podcast.  So this week, they’re sharing their favourite things from 2022 for you to enjoy!  Books  Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth – Dan McCrum  Four Thousand Weeks – Oliver Burkeman  Amp It Up – Frank Slootman  The 2-hour Cocktail Party – Nick Gray  Born A Crime – Trevor Noah  Podcasts  My First Million  Infinite Loops  Editor’s Picks from The Economist  Business Made Simple with Donald Miller  TV Shows  Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy  Welcome to Wrexham  Formula 1  YouTube  Jeff Nippard  Nick Bare  Jenny Hoyos  Alex Banzea  Film Booth  Tech and life hacks  Berocca!  Fitbod  American Express card (want a referral link to get 70,000 bonus points? Email us!)   Spare charger as an example of removing friction  Eye mask and magnesium for sleeping  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP508: Top Resources of 2022 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The best of 2022 Rob & Rob give a weekly recommendation to make life easier (or better) in each episode of The Property Podcast.  So this week, they’re sharing their favourite things from 2022 for you to enjoy!  Books  Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth – Dan McCrum  Four Thousand Weeks – Oliver Burkeman  Amp It Up – Frank Slootman  The 2-hour Cocktail Party – Nick Gray  Born A Crime – Trevor Noah  Podcasts  My First Million  Infinite Loops  Editor’s Picks from The Economist  Business Made Simple with Donald Miller  TV Shows  Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy  Welcome to Wrexham  Formula 1  YouTube  Jeff Nippard  Nick Bare  Jenny Hoyos  Alex Banzea  Film Booth  Tech and life hacks  Berocca!  Fitbod  American Express card (want a referral link to get 70,000 bonus points? Email us!)   Spare charger as an example of removing friction  Eye mask and magnesium for sleeping  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The best of 2022

Rob & Rob give a weekly recommendation to make life easier (or better) in each episode of The Property Podcast. 

So this week, they’re sharing their favourite things from 2022 for you to enjoy! 

Books 

Podcasts 

TV Shows 

YouTube 

Tech and life hacks 

  • Berocca! 
  • Fitbod 
  • American Express card (want a referral link to get 70,000 bonus points? Email us!)  
  • Spare charger as an example of removing friction 
  • Eye mask and magnesium for sleeping 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2495 ASK362: Question from the North Pole... what will 2023 bring? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask362-question-from-the-north-pole-what-will-2023 Big news about 2023 from a devoted listener... Every December, this guy wants to know what Rob & Rob have in store for the year ahead. And the answer he gets is a very exciting one. Big podcast news, a huge announcement about what’s coming your way in January – you won’t want to miss this episode. So tune in now to hear about The Robs’ plans for the next 12 months. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK362: Question from the North Pole... what will 2023 bring? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Big news about 2023 from a devoted listener... Every December, this guy wants to know what Rob & Rob have in store for the year ahead. And the answer he gets is a very exciting one. Big podcast news, a huge announcement about what’s coming your way in January – you won’t want to miss this episode. So tune in now to hear about The Robs’ plans for the next 12 months. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Big news about 2023 from a devoted listener...

Every December, this guy wants to know what Rob & Rob have in store for the year ahead.

And the answer he gets is a very exciting one.

Big podcast news, a huge announcement about what’s coming your way in January – you won’t want to miss this episode.

So tune in now to hear about The Robs’ plans for the next 12 months.

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 289 TPP507: December Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp507-december-market-update Final Market Update of 2022 To say it’s been a manic year of property headlines is putting it mildly... So you won’t want to miss the last Market Update of the year! Mortgages, holiday lets, house prices – it's all in there! And before they dive into the headlines, Rob & Rob give a very special call-out for a unique investment opportunity. If you’re interested and qualified, email hello@propertyhub.net and they’ll get right back to you. In the news Mortgage rates falling and “could fall further still”  Interest Cover rates are being reduced too.   Accord has also reduced 5yr ICR test to 6.5%  Lib Dems want to give money to homeowners who struggle to pay mortgages  Spain has also just announced support  2% more RICS members report prices falling than rising.  EPCs “aren’t fit for purpose”   North Yorkshire to tackle rise in second homes with council tax premium  Housebuilding target already in doubt  Hub Extra AI imagery is no longer something reserved for Star Wars and Back to the Future.  Canva AI is a free tool that allows you to create whatever imagery you need – which could be a great tool for investors hoping to visualise their next investment! Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP507: December Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Final Market Update of 2022 To say it’s been a manic year of property headlines is putting it mildly... So you won’t want to miss the last Market Update of the year! Mortgages, holiday lets, house prices – it's all in there! And before they dive into the headlines, Rob & Rob give a very special call-out for a unique investment opportunity. If you’re interested and qualified, email hello@propertyhub.net and they’ll get right back to you. In the news Mortgage rates falling and “could fall further still”  Interest Cover rates are being reduced too.   Accord has also reduced 5yr ICR test to 6.5%  Lib Dems want to give money to homeowners who struggle to pay mortgages  Spain has also just announced support  2% more RICS members report prices falling than rising.  EPCs “aren’t fit for purpose”   North Yorkshire to tackle rise in second homes with council tax premium  Housebuilding target already in doubt  Hub Extra AI imagery is no longer something reserved for Star Wars and Back to the Future.  Canva AI is a free tool that allows you to create whatever imagery you need – which could be a great tool for investors hoping to visualise their next investment! Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Final Market Update of 2022

To say it’s been a manic year of property headlines is putting it mildly...

So you won’t want to miss the last Market Update of the year!

Mortgages, holiday lets, house prices – it's all in there!

And before they dive into the headlines, Rob & Rob give a very special call-out for a unique investment opportunity. If you’re interested and qualified, email hello@propertyhub.net and they’ll get right back to you.

In the news

Hub Extra

AI imagery is no longer something reserved for Star Wars and Back to the Future. 

Canva AI is a free tool that allows you to create whatever imagery you need – which could be a great tool for investors hoping to visualise their next investment!

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1589 ASK361: What to do with inherited property? PLUS: How do I buy as a foreign national? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask361-what-to-do-with-inherited-property-plus-how Another Tuesday, another set of listener questions for Rob & Rob to give their expert answer to! First up this week, we’ve got Adam. He’s recently inherited a property in North London worth more than £600,000 and with no mortgage to pay off. Naturally he’s overwhelmed with options for what to do with this property. Should he sell? Get equity from it? Split it into different rooms to make a HMO? The Robs share their thoughts. The next question is one we’ve seen crop up a few times. Our caller is a non-British citizen who’s in a position to build a Buy-To-Let portfolio. But he wants Rob & Rob to explain the obstacles which can (and do) arise in for foreign nationals who want to invest. Press play to hear Rob & Rob’s advice. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK361: What to do with inherited property? PLUS: How do I buy as a foreign national? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Another Tuesday, another set of listener questions for Rob & Rob to give their expert answer to! First up this week, we’ve got Adam. He’s recently inherited a property in North London worth more than £600,000 and with no mortgage to pay off. Naturally he’s overwhelmed with options for what to do with this property. Should he sell? Get equity from it? Split it into different rooms to make a HMO? The Robs share their thoughts. The next question is one we’ve seen crop up a few times. Our caller is a non-British citizen who’s in a position to build a Buy-To-Let portfolio. But he wants Rob & Rob to explain the obstacles which can (and do) arise in for foreign nationals who want to invest. Press play to hear Rob & Rob’s advice. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Another Tuesday, another set of listener questions for Rob & Rob to give their expert answer to!

First up this week, we’ve got Adam. He’s recently inherited a property in North London worth more than £600,000 and with no mortgage to pay off.

Naturally he’s overwhelmed with options for what to do with this property.

Should he sell? Get equity from it? Split it into different rooms to make a HMO?

The Robs share their thoughts.

The next question is one we’ve seen crop up a few times.

Our caller is a non-British citizen who’s in a position to build a Buy-To-Let portfolio.

But he wants Rob & Rob to explain the obstacles which can (and do) arise in for foreign nationals who want to invest.

Press play to hear Rob & Rob’s advice.

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 415 TPP506: Mortgage Market Update November 2022 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp506-mortgage-market-update-november-2022 Navigating Mortgage Madness As Rob & Rob speak to many investors, they’re aware that many of them are panicking about what to do with their mortgages.  Rising base rate, the ill-fated Mini Budget... there’s been lots that’s impacted the mortgages being offered right now.  To make sure you’re getting the best advice, Rob & Rob have invited Kelly Rule back on The Property Podcast.  Kelly is a mortgage expert, and she gives her advice and opinions on what investors should be doing (and should be wary of) right now.  Keep listening to the end of the episode as Kelly shares her predictions for what’s on the horizon at the start of next year.  Tune in and find out what all three had to say.  Hub Extra This week, Hub Extra is the video Rob D previously filmed on the state of the UK mortgage market – it's the perfect companion piece for this week’s episode.  It also goes into swap rates – something we know lots of investors are confused by. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP506: Mortgage Market Update November 2022 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Navigating Mortgage Madness As Rob & Rob speak to many investors, they’re aware that many of them are panicking about what to do with their mortgages.  Rising base rate, the ill-fated Mini Budget... there’s been lots that’s impacted the mortgages being offered right now.  To make sure you’re getting the best advice, Rob & Rob have invited Kelly Rule back on The Property Podcast.  Kelly is a mortgage expert, and she gives her advice and opinions on what investors should be doing (and should be wary of) right now.  Keep listening to the end of the episode as Kelly shares her predictions for what’s on the horizon at the start of next year.  Tune in and find out what all three had to say.  Hub Extra This week, Hub Extra is the video Rob D previously filmed on the state of the UK mortgage market – it's the perfect companion piece for this week’s episode.  It also goes into swap rates – something we know lots of investors are confused by. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Navigating Mortgage Madness

As Rob & Rob speak to many investors, they’re aware that many of them are panicking about what to do with their mortgages. 

Rising base rate, the ill-fated Mini Budget... there’s been lots that’s impacted the mortgages being offered right now. 

To make sure you’re getting the best advice, Rob & Rob have invited Kelly Rule back on The Property Podcast. 

Kelly is a mortgage expert, and she gives her advice and opinions on what investors should be doing (and should be wary of) right now. 

Keep listening to the end of the episode as Kelly shares her predictions for what’s on the horizon at the start of next year. 

Tune in and find out what all three had to say. 

Hub Extra

This week, Hub Extra is the video Rob D previously filmed on the state of the UK mortgage market – it's the perfect companion piece for this week’s episode. 

It also goes into swap rates – something we know lots of investors are confused by.

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1432 ASK360: Sunday Times Special! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask360-sunday-times-special Did you see The Robs’ debut column in The Sunday Times last weekend? There’s now another way to get Rob & Rob to answer your questions – in a weekly national newspaper! To celebrate, Rob & Rob are looking at the questions they answered in the column in this week’s episode. Increasing rents, waiting for the recession, fixed buy-to-let mortgages and EPC ratings – they're all covered in this episode. If you’d like to see your question answered in The Sunday Times, get in touch at hello@propertyhub.net. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK360: Sunday Times Special! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Did you see The Robs’ debut column in The Sunday Times last weekend? There’s now another way to get Rob & Rob to answer your questions – in a weekly national newspaper! To celebrate, Rob & Rob are looking at the questions they answered in the column in this week’s episode. Increasing rents, waiting for the recession, fixed buy-to-let mortgages and EPC ratings – they're all covered in this episode. If you’d like to see your question answered in The Sunday Times, get in touch at hello@propertyhub.net. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Did you see The Robs’ debut column in The Sunday Times last weekend?

There’s now another way to get Rob & Rob to answer your questions – in a weekly national newspaper!

To celebrate, Rob & Rob are looking at the questions they answered in the column in this week’s episode.

Increasing rents, waiting for the recession, fixed buy-to-let mortgages and EPC ratings – they're all covered in this episode.

If you’d like to see your question answered in The Sunday Times, get in touch at hello@propertyhub.net.

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 463 TPP505: We assess a real-life deal – is it a yes or no in this market? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp505-we-assess-a-real-life-deal-is-it-a-yes-or-n Rob talks us through a real investment There’s been more than 500 episodes of Rob & Rob sharing their advice and theories on property investment with listeners.  But they’ve never had the chance to apply it directly with someone who’s actively investing. Until now.  Our producer Dan is an experienced investor, and he was looking at a new opportunity to expand his portfolio in Nottingham.  So he brought the deal to Rob D, who chatted through every aspect of the deal with him to see if it was worth pursuing.  Stay tuned until the end of the episode when Dan lets Rob B know if he followed through with the deal – and whether he regrets that decision or not…  Do you work in FinTech? You’re never too good to learn from others – that's why Rob & Rob want to build their network by talking to listeners who work in and around startups in general, and FinTech in particular.  If you work in the sector as an employee, founder, advisor, investor or anything else, we’d love to hear from you.  Just drop an email to hello@portfolio.co.uk and one of the Robs will reply!  Hub Extra If, like Dan, you’re thinking of investing far from your home – you'll no doubt be on more trains than you can count.  That’s why Rob is recommending the Trainline app this week.  Not only can you buy tickets in-app, but it also allows you to search for split-fares, meaning you’ll be able to save yourself money if there are any non-direct journeys you can take to your destination.  In the news Asking prices drop, as ‘less frantic’ property market emerges  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP505: We assess a real-life deal – is it a yes or no in this market? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob talks us through a real investment There’s been more than 500 episodes of Rob & Rob sharing their advice and theories on property investment with listeners.  But they’ve never had the chance to apply it directly with someone who’s actively investing. Until now.  Our producer Dan is an experienced investor, and he was looking at a new opportunity to expand his portfolio in Nottingham.  So he brought the deal to Rob D, who chatted through every aspect of the deal with him to see if it was worth pursuing.  Stay tuned until the end of the episode when Dan lets Rob B know if he followed through with the deal – and whether he regrets that decision or not…  Do you work in FinTech? You’re never too good to learn from others – that's why Rob & Rob want to build their network by talking to listeners who work in and around startups in general, and FinTech in particular.  If you work in the sector as an employee, founder, advisor, investor or anything else, we’d love to hear from you.  Just drop an email to hello@portfolio.co.uk and one of the Robs will reply!  Hub Extra If, like Dan, you’re thinking of investing far from your home – you'll no doubt be on more trains than you can count.  That’s why Rob is recommending the Trainline app this week.  Not only can you buy tickets in-app, but it also allows you to search for split-fares, meaning you’ll be able to save yourself money if there are any non-direct journeys you can take to your destination.  In the news Asking prices drop, as ‘less frantic’ property market emerges  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob talks us through a real investment

There’s been more than 500 episodes of Rob & Rob sharing their advice and theories on property investment with listeners. 

But they’ve never had the chance to apply it directly with someone who’s actively investing. Until now. 

Our producer Dan is an experienced investor, and he was looking at a new opportunity to expand his portfolio in Nottingham. 

So he brought the deal to Rob D, who chatted through every aspect of the deal with him to see if it was worth pursuing. 

Stay tuned until the end of the episode when Dan lets Rob B know if he followed through with the deal – and whether he regrets that decision or not… 

Do you work in FinTech?

You’re never too good to learn from others – that's why Rob & Rob want to build their network by talking to listeners who work in and around startups in general, and FinTech in particular. 

If you work in the sector as an employee, founder, advisor, investor or anything else, we’d love to hear from you. 

Just drop an email to hello@portfolio.co.uk and one of the Robs will reply! 

Hub Extra

If, like Dan, you’re thinking of investing far from your home – you'll no doubt be on more trains than you can count. 

That’s why Rob is recommending the Trainline app this week. 

Not only can you buy tickets in-app, but it also allows you to search for split-fares, meaning you’ll be able to save yourself money if there are any non-direct journeys you can take to your destination. 

In the news

Asking prices drop, as ‘less frantic’ property market emerges 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2038 ASK359: Should I expand my portfolio? PLUS: Is this the peak? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask359-should-i-expand-my-portfolio-plus-is-this-t Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions in Ask Rob & Rob!  Our first question comes to us via Josh from Greater Manchester.   He’s currently got a portfolio of 3 properties (which he’s created over the last two years), and he’s looking at re-mortgaging and releasing some equity.  Does it make sense to take on more debt to maintain the cash flow that he’s already got? Rob B’s answer is a surprising one!  Next up is Lee, who’s looking to invest in his first buy-to-let very soon!  But before he does, he wants to know what Rob & Rob think is in store over the next few years.  Understandably he doesn’t want to buy when prices are at their peak, so he wants to get a steer from Rob & Rob for some guidance on how he should navigate this plan.  Tune in to find out what The Robs think.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK359: Should I expand my portfolio? PLUS: Is this the peak? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions in Ask Rob & Rob!  Our first question comes to us via Josh from Greater Manchester.   He’s currently got a portfolio of 3 properties (which he’s created over the last two years), and he’s looking at re-mortgaging and releasing some equity.  Does it make sense to take on more debt to maintain the cash flow that he’s already got? Rob B’s answer is a surprising one!  Next up is Lee, who’s looking to invest in his first buy-to-let very soon!  But before he does, he wants to know what Rob & Rob think is in store over the next few years.  Understandably he doesn’t want to buy when prices are at their peak, so he wants to get a steer from Rob & Rob for some guidance on how he should navigate this plan.  Tune in to find out what The Robs think.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions in Ask Rob & Rob! 

Our first question comes to us via Josh from Greater Manchester.  

He’s currently got a portfolio of 3 properties (which he’s created over the last two years), and he’s looking at re-mortgaging and releasing some equity. 

Does it make sense to take on more debt to maintain the cash flow that he’s already got? Rob B’s answer is a surprising one! 

Next up is Lee, who’s looking to invest in his first buy-to-let very soon! 

But before he does, he wants to know what Rob & Rob think is in store over the next few years. 

Understandably he doesn’t want to buy when prices are at their peak, so he wants to get a steer from Rob & Rob for some guidance on how he should navigate this plan. 

Tune in to find out what The Robs think. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 422 TPP504: November Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp504-october-market-update So much going on... The last few weeks has been a BIG one for property headlines. Every day there’s been a new story affecting investors.  Avoid scrolling through all the news sites and tune in as Rob & Rob discuss the most important of these stories and how they’ll impact you.  Here are the links you’ll need if you want to do some deeper reading on any of the headlines:  Base rate reaches 3%  Bank of England expects a 2-year recession on the horizon  Zoopla expects house price fall of 5% next year  Rents hit record high  London’s rental market is on fire  Support growing for holiday lets regulation in England  House prices fall after mini-budget, says Nationwide  Bank makes history as it reverses quantitative easing Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP504: November Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub So much going on... The last few weeks has been a BIG one for property headlines. Every day there’s been a new story affecting investors.  Avoid scrolling through all the news sites and tune in as Rob & Rob discuss the most important of these stories and how they’ll impact you.  Here are the links you’ll need if you want to do some deeper reading on any of the headlines:  Base rate reaches 3%  Bank of England expects a 2-year recession on the horizon  Zoopla expects house price fall of 5% next year  Rents hit record high  London’s rental market is on fire  Support growing for holiday lets regulation in England  House prices fall after mini-budget, says Nationwide  Bank makes history as it reverses quantitative easing Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. So much going on...

The last few weeks has been a BIG one for property headlines. Every day there’s been a new story affecting investors. 

Avoid scrolling through all the news sites and tune in as Rob & Rob discuss the most important of these stories and how they’ll impact you. 

Here are the links you’ll need if you want to do some deeper reading on any of the headlines: 

Base rate reaches 3% 

Bank of England expects a 2-year recession on the horizon 

Zoopla expects house price fall of 5% next year 

Rents hit record high 

London’s rental market is on fire 

Support growing for holiday lets regulation in England 

House prices fall after mini-budget, says Nationwide 

Bank makes history as it reverses quantitative easing

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1310 ASK358: Can I buy properties without viewing them? PLUS: You've put me off selling my London home! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask358-can-i-buy-properties-without-viewing-them-p It's Tuesday so Rob & Rob are back answering more of your questions.  First up we have a question from Steve, and he wants to know if Rob & Rob have experience investing without viewing a property.  To get the best deals, sometimes it’s important to look outside of locations you’re familiar with and look a bit further afield. But is there an easier way to do it than travelling all over the country?  The second question is from Diana in Kent. She wants to know whether she should sell her London 2-bed flat as it’s not performing well enough for her rent-wise. But after listening to Rob & Rob’s recent investment cities video, she says they’ve put her off selling it! Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK358: Can I buy properties without viewing them? PLUS: You've put me off selling my London home! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's Tuesday so Rob & Rob are back answering more of your questions.  First up we have a question from Steve, and he wants to know if Rob & Rob have experience investing without viewing a property.  To get the best deals, sometimes it’s important to look outside of locations you’re familiar with and look a bit further afield. But is there an easier way to do it than travelling all over the country?  The second question is from Diana in Kent. She wants to know whether she should sell her London 2-bed flat as it’s not performing well enough for her rent-wise. But after listening to Rob & Rob’s recent investment cities video, she says they’ve put her off selling it! Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's Tuesday so Rob & Rob are back answering more of your questions. 

First up we have a question from Steve, and he wants to know if Rob & Rob have experience investing without viewing a property. 

To get the best deals, sometimes it’s important to look outside of locations you’re familiar with and look a bit further afield. But is there an easier way to do it than travelling all over the country? 

The second question is from Diana in Kent.

She wants to know whether she should sell her London 2-bed flat as it’s not performing well enough for her rent-wise.

But after listening to Rob & Rob’s recent investment cities video, she says they’ve put her off selling it!

Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say.

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 472 TPP503: Don’t let a crisis go to waste! What you should be doing right now. https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp503-don-t-let-a-crisis-go-to-waste Making it through the crisis If you’ve listened to any of our recent episodes, you’ll know that the market is a stressful place to be right now. And if you’re satisfied simply getting your head down and surviving this period, that’s completely understandable. But we know there’s some of you who want to take this ever-changing atmosphere and make the most of it too. Rob & Rob are here with their advice on how to do both these things. Reviewing mortgage fixed rates, cash reserves, making allowances for tenants and even finding deals – these tips are all well worth learning. Links Mentioned News story: Mortgage Rates are Falling Already  YouTube video: UK mortgage rates: What should you do?  Hub Extra: The Biggest Investment Opportunity of Your Life Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP503: Don’t let a crisis go to waste! What you should be doing right now. full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Making it through the crisis If you’ve listened to any of our recent episodes, you’ll know that the market is a stressful place to be right now. And if you’re satisfied simply getting your head down and surviving this period, that’s completely understandable. But we know there’s some of you who want to take this ever-changing atmosphere and make the most of it too. Rob & Rob are here with their advice on how to do both these things. Reviewing mortgage fixed rates, cash reserves, making allowances for tenants and even finding deals – these tips are all well worth learning. Links Mentioned News story: Mortgage Rates are Falling Already  YouTube video: UK mortgage rates: What should you do?  Hub Extra: The Biggest Investment Opportunity of Your Life Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Making it through the crisis

If you’ve listened to any of our recent episodes, you’ll know that the market is a stressful place to be right now.

And if you’re satisfied simply getting your head down and surviving this period, that’s completely understandable.

But we know there’s some of you who want to take this ever-changing atmosphere and make the most of it too.

Rob & Rob are here with their advice on how to do both these things.

Reviewing mortgage fixed rates, cash reserves, making allowances for tenants and even finding deals – these tips are all well worth learning.

Links Mentioned

News story: Mortgage Rates are Falling Already 

YouTube video: UK mortgage rates: What should you do? 

Hub Extra: The Biggest Investment Opportunity of Your Life

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1615 ASK357: How will Quantitative Tightening affect house prices? PLUS: How can I get my next house fast? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask357-how-will-quantitative-tightening-affect-hou It's Tuesday so Rob & Rob are back answering more of your questions.  The first question is from John, who’s noticed more talk about Quantitative Tightening – which as the name suggests is the opposite of Quantitative Easing.  He wants to know – if QE leads to higher house prices, is it natural to assume that QT will have the opposite effect on property?  Then we have a question from Tom in York.  Thanks to inheritance and savings, he was able to buy his first BTL outright.  Obviously that’s not a bad thing – but it has left all his savings tied up in that first property. He wants to know what Rob & Rob would suggest when it comes to saving up for his second BTL property.  Tune in to find out what The Robs think.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK357: How will Quantitative Tightening affect house prices? PLUS: How can I get my next house fast? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's Tuesday so Rob & Rob are back answering more of your questions.  The first question is from John, who’s noticed more talk about Quantitative Tightening – which as the name suggests is the opposite of Quantitative Easing.  He wants to know – if QE leads to higher house prices, is it natural to assume that QT will have the opposite effect on property?  Then we have a question from Tom in York.  Thanks to inheritance and savings, he was able to buy his first BTL outright.  Obviously that’s not a bad thing – but it has left all his savings tied up in that first property. He wants to know what Rob & Rob would suggest when it comes to saving up for his second BTL property.  Tune in to find out what The Robs think.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's Tuesday so Rob & Rob are back answering more of your questions. 

The first question is from John, who’s noticed more talk about Quantitative Tightening – which as the name suggests is the opposite of Quantitative Easing. 

He wants to know – if QE leads to higher house prices, is it natural to assume that QT will have the opposite effect on property? 

Then we have a question from Tom in York. 

Thanks to inheritance and savings, he was able to buy his first BTL outright. 

Obviously that’s not a bad thing – but it has left all his savings tied up in that first property. He wants to know what Rob & Rob would suggest when it comes to saving up for his second BTL property. 

Tune in to find out what The Robs think. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 463 TPP502: Property prices, mortgages, inflation: What’s going to happen next? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp502-property-prices-mortgages-inflation-what-s What’s going on? Every day is bringing new headlines (and even new Prime Ministers), so it’s no surprise that investors have a million questions right now.  And while Rob & Rob can’t answer all those million questions in a single episode, they can take a look at the most popular ones and give their thoughts.  Is the 18-Year Property Cycle broken? What’s happening with mortgages? What should I do next?  Tune in now and hear how The Robs are responding to the biggest issues in the headlines today.  YouTube links mentioned in this episode:  UK mortgages rates: What should you do?  Don’t make this mistake when using the 18 Year Cycle  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP502: Property prices, mortgages, inflation: What’s going to happen next? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What’s going on? Every day is bringing new headlines (and even new Prime Ministers), so it’s no surprise that investors have a million questions right now.  And while Rob & Rob can’t answer all those million questions in a single episode, they can take a look at the most popular ones and give their thoughts.  Is the 18-Year Property Cycle broken? What’s happening with mortgages? What should I do next?  Tune in now and hear how The Robs are responding to the biggest issues in the headlines today.  YouTube links mentioned in this episode:  UK mortgages rates: What should you do?  Don’t make this mistake when using the 18 Year Cycle  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What’s going on?

Every day is bringing new headlines (and even new Prime Ministers), so it’s no surprise that investors have a million questions right now. 

And while Rob & Rob can’t answer all those million questions in a single episode, they can take a look at the most popular ones and give their thoughts. 

Is the 18-Year Property Cycle broken? What’s happening with mortgages? What should I do next? 

Tune in now and hear how The Robs are responding to the biggest issues in the headlines today. 

YouTube links mentioned in this episode: 

UK mortgages rates: What should you do? 

Don’t make this mistake when using the 18 Year Cycle 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2012 ASK356: Should I end my fixed rate early? PLUS: What do I do now mortgages don't stack up? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask356-should-i-end-my-fixed-rate-early-plus-what It’s a mortgage special episode for Ask Rob & Rob today! First up is Lee, who’s been a long-time listener. He’s 2 years into a 5-year fixed rate mortgage, and he’s done some digging and found that he would incur a £3,000 fee for getting out of the fixed rate early. He wants to know if Rob & Rob would advise doing this, given the volatility in the market right now. Next up is Tom. Tom wants to know if Rob & Rob have changed their own minds on how they approach mortgages thanks to the unsustainable nature of the offers in the market right now. Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:25:00 -0000 ASK356: Should I end my fixed rate early? PLUS: What do I do now mortgages don't stack up? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s a mortgage special episode for Ask Rob & Rob today! First up is Lee, who’s been a long-time listener. He’s 2 years into a 5-year fixed rate mortgage, and he’s done some digging and found that he would incur a £3,000 fee for getting out of the fixed rate early. He wants to know if Rob & Rob would advise doing this, given the volatility in the market right now. Next up is Tom. Tom wants to know if Rob & Rob have changed their own minds on how they approach mortgages thanks to the unsustainable nature of the offers in the market right now. Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s a mortgage special episode for Ask Rob & Rob today!

First up is Lee, who’s been a long-time listener.

He’s 2 years into a 5-year fixed rate mortgage, and he’s done some digging and found that he would incur a £3,000 fee for getting out of the fixed rate early.

He wants to know if Rob & Rob would advise doing this, given the volatility in the market right now.

Next up is Tom.

Tom wants to know if Rob & Rob have changed their own minds on how they approach mortgages thanks to the unsustainable nature of the offers in the market right now.

Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say.

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 465 TPP501: "Un-Budget" reaction: What does it mean for the property market.? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp500-unbudget-reaction-what-it-means-for-the-pro As up to date as possible Given the reactive nature of both the politics and news cycles, it’s no surprise Rob & Rob have lots to give their opinions on right now.  The mini-budget and its subsequent reversal, changes within the cabinet... every day brings a new story, and new consequences for investors.  With that in mind, The Robs recorded this episode yesterday morning so it can be as timely as possible.  They share their thoughts on the changes in government, how they think things should go moving forward, and even share their tip on how to access a potential deal.  Yes, a deal – in this market.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP501: "Un-Budget" reaction: What does it mean for the property market.? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub As up to date as possible Given the reactive nature of both the politics and news cycles, it’s no surprise Rob & Rob have lots to give their opinions on right now.  The mini-budget and its subsequent reversal, changes within the cabinet... every day brings a new story, and new consequences for investors.  With that in mind, The Robs recorded this episode yesterday morning so it can be as timely as possible.  They share their thoughts on the changes in government, how they think things should go moving forward, and even share their tip on how to access a potential deal.  Yes, a deal – in this market.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. As up to date as possible

Given the reactive nature of both the politics and news cycles, it’s no surprise Rob & Rob have lots to give their opinions on right now. 

The mini-budget and its subsequent reversal, changes within the cabinet... every day brings a new story, and new consequences for investors. 

With that in mind, The Robs recorded this episode yesterday morning so it can be as timely as possible. 

They share their thoughts on the changes in government, how they think things should go moving forward, and even share their tip on how to access a potential deal. 

Yes, a deal – in this market. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1267 ASK355: What does the Liz Truss situation mean for investors? PLUS: Should I cash in my ISA to invest in property? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask355-what-does-the-liz-truss-situation-mean-for It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back with more answers to listener’s questions.  First up is Chris from Manchester. He wants to know what The Robs think Liz Truss’ appointment means for investors. It’s a very timely question, not least because of the volatile news cycle with regards to the latest PM appointment. Next up is a question from Alex, who has £80,000 in an ISA. He wants to know if it’s smart for him to cash in this ISA and use the money to invest in property, or would his money be better spent in other investment avenues? Press play and hear what Rob & Rob have to say. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK355: What does the Liz Truss situation mean for investors? PLUS: Should I cash in my ISA to invest in property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back with more answers to listener’s questions.  First up is Chris from Manchester. He wants to know what The Robs think Liz Truss’ appointment means for investors. It’s a very timely question, not least because of the volatile news cycle with regards to the latest PM appointment. Next up is a question from Alex, who has £80,000 in an ISA. He wants to know if it’s smart for him to cash in this ISA and use the money to invest in property, or would his money be better spent in other investment avenues? Press play and hear what Rob & Rob have to say. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back with more answers to listener’s questions. 

First up is Chris from Manchester. He wants to know what The Robs think Liz Truss’ appointment means for investors.

It’s a very timely question, not least because of the volatile news cycle with regards to the latest PM appointment.

Next up is a question from Alex, who has £80,000 in an ISA.

He wants to know if it’s smart for him to cash in this ISA and use the money to invest in property, or would his money be better spent in other investment avenues?

Press play and hear what Rob & Rob have to say.

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 550 TPP500: Your questions answered live! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp500-live-episode-with-q-a A milestone episode Today, Rob & Rob are celebrating the 500th episode of The Property Podcast!  It’s quite an achievement, and to celebrate The Robs did their first YouTube Live, where they shared the top five lessons they’ve learned as podcasters, answered questions from listeners and shared their thoughts on the current property market.  This episode is really one huge thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, commented on and even disagreed with an episode of The Property Podcast – our community is what got us to this milestone.  Here’s to the next 500!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP500: Your questions answered live! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A milestone episode Today, Rob & Rob are celebrating the 500th episode of The Property Podcast!  It’s quite an achievement, and to celebrate The Robs did their first YouTube Live, where they shared the top five lessons they’ve learned as podcasters, answered questions from listeners and shared their thoughts on the current property market.  This episode is really one huge thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, commented on and even disagreed with an episode of The Property Podcast – our community is what got us to this milestone.  Here’s to the next 500!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A milestone episode

Today, Rob & Rob are celebrating the 500th episode of The Property Podcast! 

It’s quite an achievement, and to celebrate The Robs did their first YouTube Live, where they shared the top five lessons they’ve learned as podcasters, answered questions from listeners and shared their thoughts on the current property market. 

This episode is really one huge thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, commented on and even disagreed with an episode of The Property Podcast – our community is what got us to this milestone. 

Here’s to the next 500! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2230 ASK354: Can I quit my job now? PLUS: Bad time for flips? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask354-can-i-quit-my-job-now-plus-bad-time-for-fli It’s a Tuesday, which means Rob & Rob are answering another pair of your questions!  First is a question from an avid listener, Maddie.  She’s getting far in her investment journey, and she wants to know the sweet spot of rental income percentage when you’re hoping to finally quit your job.  Taking a buffer for maintenance costs into account, Maddie wants to know what percentage she should aim for.  The second question is from Gazi.  He wants to know if the current cost of living crisis (and rising interest rates) mean that now is not the right time to do a flip.  But if it is, how does he mitigate the risk as far as an exit strategy goes.  Press play and hear what Rob & Rob have to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK354: Can I quit my job now? PLUS: Bad time for flips? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s a Tuesday, which means Rob & Rob are answering another pair of your questions!  First is a question from an avid listener, Maddie.  She’s getting far in her investment journey, and she wants to know the sweet spot of rental income percentage when you’re hoping to finally quit your job.  Taking a buffer for maintenance costs into account, Maddie wants to know what percentage she should aim for.  The second question is from Gazi.  He wants to know if the current cost of living crisis (and rising interest rates) mean that now is not the right time to do a flip.  But if it is, how does he mitigate the risk as far as an exit strategy goes.  Press play and hear what Rob & Rob have to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s a Tuesday, which means Rob & Rob are answering another pair of your questions! 

First is a question from an avid listener, Maddie. 

She’s getting far in her investment journey, and she wants to know the sweet spot of rental income percentage when you’re hoping to finally quit your job. 

Taking a buffer for maintenance costs into account, Maddie wants to know what percentage she should aim for. 

The second question is from Gazi. 

He wants to know if the current cost of living crisis (and rising interest rates) mean that now is not the right time to do a flip. 

But if it is, how does he mitigate the risk as far as an exit strategy goes. 

Press play and hear what Rob & Rob have to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 539 TPP499: October Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp499-october-market-update Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know the last week has been a hectic one for investors.  The Mini Budget (and subsequent backtracking), the removal of mortgage products, shocking headlines and political positioning... it’s been hard to stay on track for most of us.  So there’s really never been a better time for a Market Update!  If you want to know the impact of the pound dropping, understand how quantitative easing has returned and why so many mortgage products were pulled from the market, Rob & Rob have all the answers you need.  Stay tuned until the end as they tell listeners how they’re adjusting their own strategies in the face of all these changes (and also share details about next week's 500th episode). Enjoy!  Here’s all the links you need;  Mini Budget fallout  QE is back (and how this impacted the falling pound)  Mortgage products pulled  The market slowdown continues  Savills commentary on the mortgage market  Prices are falling in the hottest markets  Rents are rising, rate of growth is peaking  Labour announces ‘Renters Charter’  Scottish house builder puts rental schemes on hold after rent freeze announcement  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP499: October Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know the last week has been a hectic one for investors.  The Mini Budget (and subsequent backtracking), the removal of mortgage products, shocking headlines and political positioning... it’s been hard to stay on track for most of us.  So there’s really never been a better time for a Market Update!  If you want to know the impact of the pound dropping, understand how quantitative easing has returned and why so many mortgage products were pulled from the market, Rob & Rob have all the answers you need.  Stay tuned until the end as they tell listeners how they’re adjusting their own strategies in the face of all these changes (and also share details about next week's 500th episode). Enjoy!  Here’s all the links you need;  Mini Budget fallout  QE is back (and how this impacted the falling pound)  Mortgage products pulled  The market slowdown continues  Savills commentary on the mortgage market  Prices are falling in the hottest markets  Rents are rising, rate of growth is peaking  Labour announces ‘Renters Charter’  Scottish house builder puts rental schemes on hold after rent freeze announcement  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know the last week has been a hectic one for investors. 

The Mini Budget (and subsequent backtracking), the removal of mortgage products, shocking headlines and political positioning... it’s been hard to stay on track for most of us. 

So there’s really never been a better time for a Market Update! 

If you want to know the impact of the pound dropping, understand how quantitative easing has returned and why so many mortgage products were pulled from the market, Rob & Rob have all the answers you need. 

Stay tuned until the end as they tell listeners how they’re adjusting their own strategies in the face of all these changes (and also share details about next week's 500th episode). Enjoy! 

Here’s all the links you need; 

Mini Budget fallout 

QE is back (and how this impacted the falling pound) 

Mortgage products pulled 

The market slowdown continues 

Savills commentary on the mortgage market 

Prices are falling in the hottest markets 

Rents are rising, rate of growth is peaking 

Labour announces ‘Renters Charter’ 

Scottish house builder puts rental schemes on hold after rent freeze announcement 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1908 ASK353: How do we prepare for a crash? PLUS: Do I need an emergency fund? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask353-how-do-we-prepare-for-a-crash-plus-do-i-nee Rob & Rob are back with more answers to your questions.  Gareth from The Wirral has been a listener for years, and as a result he’s got a question about the 18-year property cycle.  If we’re in year 15 of the cycle, he wants to know what preparation he should be carrying out in anticipation of an inevitable crash.  Rob & Rob’s answer touches on mortgages, deal sourcing and how to choose where to invest.  Next up is Max from Milton Keynes.  He’s in the process of remortgaging his house and planning to start a buy-to-let portfolio, and he’s got a 3-month emergency fund to cover all bills and expenses.  He's calculating a 10% buffer with the buy-to-let properties he’s looking at, but wants to know if that’s necessary when he’s got the emergency fund.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK353: How do we prepare for a crash? PLUS: Do I need an emergency fund? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more answers to your questions.  Gareth from The Wirral has been a listener for years, and as a result he’s got a question about the 18-year property cycle.  If we’re in year 15 of the cycle, he wants to know what preparation he should be carrying out in anticipation of an inevitable crash.  Rob & Rob’s answer touches on mortgages, deal sourcing and how to choose where to invest.  Next up is Max from Milton Keynes.  He’s in the process of remortgaging his house and planning to start a buy-to-let portfolio, and he’s got a 3-month emergency fund to cover all bills and expenses.  He's calculating a 10% buffer with the buy-to-let properties he’s looking at, but wants to know if that’s necessary when he’s got the emergency fund.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back with more answers to your questions. 

Gareth from The Wirral has been a listener for years, and as a result he’s got a question about the 18-year property cycle. 

If we’re in year 15 of the cycle, he wants to know what preparation he should be carrying out in anticipation of an inevitable crash. 

Rob & Rob’s answer touches on mortgages, deal sourcing and how to choose where to invest. 

Next up is Max from Milton Keynes. 

He’s in the process of remortgaging his house and planning to start a buy-to-let portfolio, and he’s got a 3-month emergency fund to cover all bills and expenses. 

He's calculating a 10% buffer with the buy-to-let properties he’s looking at, but wants to know if that’s necessary when he’s got the emergency fund. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 641 TPP498: The Mini Budget - What does it mean for property investors? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp498-the-mini-budget A Mini Budget with maximum impact?  We know you’ve been waiting for this episode...  Last week's Mini Budget announcement wasn’t just about Stamp Duty. Income Tax, National Insurance... there were plenty more changes included, and all these changes can impact investors.  The Robs have broken down the Budget in this week’s episode and let us know whether they think this is a good or a bad one (stick to the end for a ‘rant’ from one of them).  There’s also an announcement about the 500th episode of The Property Podcast – yes, we’re almost at episode 500!  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP498: The Mini Budget - What does it mean for property investors? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A Mini Budget with maximum impact?  We know you’ve been waiting for this episode...  Last week's Mini Budget announcement wasn’t just about Stamp Duty. Income Tax, National Insurance... there were plenty more changes included, and all these changes can impact investors.  The Robs have broken down the Budget in this week’s episode and let us know whether they think this is a good or a bad one (stick to the end for a ‘rant’ from one of them).  There’s also an announcement about the 500th episode of The Property Podcast – yes, we’re almost at episode 500!  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A Mini Budget with maximum impact? 

We know you’ve been waiting for this episode... 

Last week's Mini Budget announcement wasn’t just about Stamp Duty. Income Tax, National Insurance... there were plenty more changes included, and all these changes can impact investors. 

The Robs have broken down the Budget in this week’s episode and let us know whether they think this is a good or a bad one (stick to the end for a ‘rant’ from one of them). 

There’s also an announcement about the 500th episode of The Property Podcast – yes, we’re almost at episode 500! 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1710 ASK352: How long should I fix my mortgage for? PLUS: Interest-only on your own home? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask352-how-long-should-i-fix-my-mortgage-for-plus This week, Ask Rob & Rob is all about mortgages.  Sam from London wants to know how long she should be fixing her mortgage for, given the discussions about inflation. Should she fix for as long as possible or go with two years?  Rob B tackles this one, sharing details on his own mortgage to help Sam out.  Then we’ve got a strategy question from Tom.  He wants to know if it’s smart to opt for an interest-only mortgage for his residential property.  His idea is to save the difference between the interest-only payments and what he’d be charged for a repayment mortgage.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK352: How long should I fix my mortgage for? PLUS: Interest-only on your own home? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week, Ask Rob & Rob is all about mortgages.  Sam from London wants to know how long she should be fixing her mortgage for, given the discussions about inflation. Should she fix for as long as possible or go with two years?  Rob B tackles this one, sharing details on his own mortgage to help Sam out.  Then we’ve got a strategy question from Tom.  He wants to know if it’s smart to opt for an interest-only mortgage for his residential property.  His idea is to save the difference between the interest-only payments and what he’d be charged for a repayment mortgage.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week, Ask Rob & Rob is all about mortgages. 

Sam from London wants to know how long she should be fixing her mortgage for, given the discussions about inflation. Should she fix for as long as possible or go with two years? 

Rob B tackles this one, sharing details on his own mortgage to help Sam out. 

Then we’ve got a strategy question from Tom. 

He wants to know if it’s smart to opt for an interest-only mortgage for his residential property. 

His idea is to save the difference between the interest-only payments and what he’d be charged for a repayment mortgage. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 474 TPP497: Mortgage Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp497-mortgage-market-update It’s your update on the current mortgage market The thing on every investor’s mind is... mortgages.  Which rates are good rates? How long should you lock a mortgage in for? What should we be searching for in a mortgage advisor?  The Robs know there’s a bit of a mortgage meltdown happening, and that’s why they’ve brought on a mortgage expert for this week’s episode.  They ask all the questions you want answers to (and ones you’ve not thought to ask) in this episode.  Hub Extra This is an app that Rob & Rob both use and are big fans of.  And they didn’t even recommend it to each other!  Todoist is an organisational app, and it’s very one-track-minded, which Rob D says he enjoys.  To find out how Rob & Rob utilise the app, hit play on this episode.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP497: Mortgage Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s your update on the current mortgage market The thing on every investor’s mind is... mortgages.  Which rates are good rates? How long should you lock a mortgage in for? What should we be searching for in a mortgage advisor?  The Robs know there’s a bit of a mortgage meltdown happening, and that’s why they’ve brought on a mortgage expert for this week’s episode.  They ask all the questions you want answers to (and ones you’ve not thought to ask) in this episode.  Hub Extra This is an app that Rob & Rob both use and are big fans of.  And they didn’t even recommend it to each other!  Todoist is an organisational app, and it’s very one-track-minded, which Rob D says he enjoys.  To find out how Rob & Rob utilise the app, hit play on this episode.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s your update on the current mortgage market

The thing on every investor’s mind is... mortgages. 

Which rates are good rates? How long should you lock a mortgage in for? What should we be searching for in a mortgage advisor? 

The Robs know there’s a bit of a mortgage meltdown happening, and that’s why they’ve brought on a mortgage expert for this week’s episode. 

They ask all the questions you want answers to (and ones you’ve not thought to ask) in this episode. 

Hub Extra

This is an app that Rob & Rob both use and are big fans of. 

And they didn’t even recommend it to each other! 

Todoist is an organisational app, and it’s very one-track-minded, which Rob D says he enjoys. 

To find out how Rob & Rob utilise the app, hit play on this episode. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1334 ASK351: Is this a good way to get into property? PLUS: I'm worried about the EPC changes! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask351-is-this-a-good-way-to-get-into-property-plu We’re back with more listener questions on Ask Rob & Rob.  First up, we’ve got a question from a listener (who forgot to leave their name, so we’ve christened them Billy).  They’ve been hearing about lease options from a mentor, and wanted to know more about purchasing lease options as a strategy.  Does this make sense or is it a dated way of approaching property?  And next is a question we’re sure lots of you can relate to – what to do about EPC ratings?  James has just purchased a property that’s currently rated a D, and he wants to know what the best option is for him moving forward.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:30:00 -0000 ASK351: Is this a good way to get into property? PLUS: I'm worried about the EPC changes! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back with more listener questions on Ask Rob & Rob.  First up, we’ve got a question from a listener (who forgot to leave their name, so we’ve christened them Billy).  They’ve been hearing about lease options from a mentor, and wanted to know more about purchasing lease options as a strategy.  Does this make sense or is it a dated way of approaching property?  And next is a question we’re sure lots of you can relate to – what to do about EPC ratings?  James has just purchased a property that’s currently rated a D, and he wants to know what the best option is for him moving forward.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back with more listener questions on Ask Rob & Rob. 

First up, we’ve got a question from a listener (who forgot to leave their name, so we’ve christened them Billy). 

They’ve been hearing about lease options from a mentor, and wanted to know more about purchasing lease options as a strategy. 

Does this make sense or is it a dated way of approaching property? 

And next is a question we’re sure lots of you can relate to – what to do about EPC ratings? 

James has just purchased a property that’s currently rated a D, and he wants to know what the best option is for him moving forward. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 566 TPP496: A rent freeze and eviction ban is coming – what’s happening and what it means for you https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp496-a-rent-freeze-and-eviction-ban-is-coming-wh How will rent freezes and eviction bans affect property investors? It’s official, the scary headlines are true... Scotland will be introducing a rent freeze and eviction ban in response to the cost-of-living crisis.  But how will this affect property investors, and will the rest of the UK follow suit?  Tune in to find out what’s happening and what it means for you.  Hub Extra We’re all big readers here at Property Hub HQ and this week Rob B is bringing us the reading hack that completely changed his life!  This mindset was first introduced to Rob B by Naval Ravikant, and it’s completely shifted the way he thinks about reading.  Has a book ever become so disinteresting to you, that finishing it actually feels like a chore?  Well, what if we told you you’re under no obligation to finish that book? If the book is no longer adding value or entertaining you, then skip ahead a little and if it’s still not interesting you – don't finish it!  It seems so simple, but it’s such an alien concept to most, as for some reason we feel obliged to finishing the book we’ve started.  But if you adopt this mindset, you’re guaranteed to start finding reading enjoyable again.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP496: A rent freeze and eviction ban is coming – what’s happening and what it means for you full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How will rent freezes and eviction bans affect property investors? It’s official, the scary headlines are true... Scotland will be introducing a rent freeze and eviction ban in response to the cost-of-living crisis.  But how will this affect property investors, and will the rest of the UK follow suit?  Tune in to find out what’s happening and what it means for you.  Hub Extra We’re all big readers here at Property Hub HQ and this week Rob B is bringing us the reading hack that completely changed his life!  This mindset was first introduced to Rob B by Naval Ravikant, and it’s completely shifted the way he thinks about reading.  Has a book ever become so disinteresting to you, that finishing it actually feels like a chore?  Well, what if we told you you’re under no obligation to finish that book? If the book is no longer adding value or entertaining you, then skip ahead a little and if it’s still not interesting you – don't finish it!  It seems so simple, but it’s such an alien concept to most, as for some reason we feel obliged to finishing the book we’ve started.  But if you adopt this mindset, you’re guaranteed to start finding reading enjoyable again.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How will rent freezes and eviction bans affect property investors?

It’s official, the scary headlines are true... Scotland will be introducing a rent freeze and eviction ban in response to the cost-of-living crisis. 

But how will this affect property investors, and will the rest of the UK follow suit? 

Tune in to find out what’s happening and what it means for you. 

Hub Extra

We’re all big readers here at Property Hub HQ and this week Rob B is bringing us the reading hack that completely changed his life! 

This mindset was first introduced to Rob B by Naval Ravikant, and it’s completely shifted the way he thinks about reading. 

Has a book ever become so disinteresting to you, that finishing it actually feels like a chore? 

Well, what if we told you you’re under no obligation to finish that book? If the book is no longer adding value or entertaining you, then skip ahead a little and if it’s still not interesting you – don't finish it! 

It seems so simple, but it’s such an alien concept to most, as for some reason we feel obliged to finishing the book we’ve started. 

But if you adopt this mindset, you’re guaranteed to start finding reading enjoyable again. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1753 ASK350: Is now a bad time to buy off-plan? PLUS: What are your top 10 podcasts? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask350-is-now-a-bad-time-to-buy-off-plan-plus-what It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – Rob & Rob are back answering your questions!  Paul’s kicking us off this week, and he’s got a question about buying off-plan property.  Paul’s still new to investing, but he’s already exchanged on two off-plan properties in Manchester city centre that are due to complete in Q2 of 2024 and he’s considering getting a third.  However, he’s now wondering if it’s actually a good time to be buying off-plan.  When the time comes for him to get a mortgage, will interest rates be even higher? And could he actually struggle to get one due to not meeting lending criteria?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Ed.  Ed is also new to investing and currently has a freehold property in London. He’s currently soaking up as much Property Hub content as he can, but he wants to know if Rob & Rob could recommend the best podcast episodes for beginners like himself.  Tune in and find out what the guys had to say.  Looking for the links? They’re right here:  New to The Property Podcast? Start here!  Our top five episodes  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK350: Is now a bad time to buy off-plan? PLUS: What are your top 10 podcasts? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – Rob & Rob are back answering your questions!  Paul’s kicking us off this week, and he’s got a question about buying off-plan property.  Paul’s still new to investing, but he’s already exchanged on two off-plan properties in Manchester city centre that are due to complete in Q2 of 2024 and he’s considering getting a third.  However, he’s now wondering if it’s actually a good time to be buying off-plan.  When the time comes for him to get a mortgage, will interest rates be even higher? And could he actually struggle to get one due to not meeting lending criteria?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Ed.  Ed is also new to investing and currently has a freehold property in London. He’s currently soaking up as much Property Hub content as he can, but he wants to know if Rob & Rob could recommend the best podcast episodes for beginners like himself.  Tune in and find out what the guys had to say.  Looking for the links? They’re right here:  New to The Property Podcast? Start here!  Our top five episodes  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – Rob & Rob are back answering your questions! 

Paul’s kicking us off this week, and he’s got a question about buying off-plan property. 

Paul’s still new to investing, but he’s already exchanged on two off-plan properties in Manchester city centre that are due to complete in Q2 of 2024 and he’s considering getting a third. 

However, he’s now wondering if it’s actually a good time to be buying off-plan. 

When the time comes for him to get a mortgage, will interest rates be even higher? And could he actually struggle to get one due to not meeting lending criteria? 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Ed. 

Ed is also new to investing and currently has a freehold property in London. He’s currently soaking up as much Property Hub content as he can, but he wants to know if Rob & Rob could recommend the best podcast episodes for beginners like himself. 

Tune in and find out what the guys had to say. 

Looking for the links? They’re right here: 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 456 TPP495: The top 3 places to invest in England, Scotland and Wales https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp495-the-top-3-places-to-invest-in-england-scotl Where’s best to invest in the UK?   Our hotspot episodes always go down a treat and are usually one of our most popular episodes of the year, but we think this one might be even better...  If you think Rob & Rob don’t cover Scotland and Wales enough, today is your lucky day - as they’ll be revealing the top three places to invest in England, Scotland and Wales.  So, if you’re planning your next investment, you might want to start looking into these locations...  In the news  You might’ve guessed what news story Rob & Rob would be chatting about today, which is of course, we’ve got a new PM!  This is the third new Prime Minister the UK has seen in the last six years without a general election, so what have the guys got to say about it and how this will impact investors?  Hub Extra  We’ve been ramping up our YouTube channel here at Property Hub, so of course Rob & Rob have been spending more time on YouTube and searching for some of the platform's best content!  So, it’s only right that they recommend another cracking channel to you.  Leon Hendrix’s channel focuses on personal development, and whilst YouTube is swamped with a lot of similar videos, Rob Dix has found Leon’s channel to be a breath of fresh air.  He takes well-known concepts and makes them super compelling, so this is definitely one to add to your watch list – who said learning couldn’t be entertaining!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP495: The top 3 places to invest in England, Scotland and Wales full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Where’s best to invest in the UK?   Our hotspot episodes always go down a treat and are usually one of our most popular episodes of the year, but we think this one might be even better...  If you think Rob & Rob don’t cover Scotland and Wales enough, today is your lucky day - as they’ll be revealing the top three places to invest in England, Scotland and Wales.  So, if you’re planning your next investment, you might want to start looking into these locations...  In the news  You might’ve guessed what news story Rob & Rob would be chatting about today, which is of course, we’ve got a new PM!  This is the third new Prime Minister the UK has seen in the last six years without a general election, so what have the guys got to say about it and how this will impact investors?  Hub Extra  We’ve been ramping up our YouTube channel here at Property Hub, so of course Rob & Rob have been spending more time on YouTube and searching for some of the platform's best content!  So, it’s only right that they recommend another cracking channel to you.  Leon Hendrix’s channel focuses on personal development, and whilst YouTube is swamped with a lot of similar videos, Rob Dix has found Leon’s channel to be a breath of fresh air.  He takes well-known concepts and makes them super compelling, so this is definitely one to add to your watch list – who said learning couldn’t be entertaining!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Where’s best to invest in the UK?  

Our hotspot episodes always go down a treat and are usually one of our most popular episodes of the year, but we think this one might be even better... 

If you think Rob & Rob don’t cover Scotland and Wales enough, today is your lucky day - as they’ll be revealing the top three places to invest in England, Scotland and Wales. 

So, if you’re planning your next investment, you might want to start looking into these locations... 

In the news 

You might’ve guessed what news story Rob & Rob would be chatting about today, which is of course, we’ve got a new PM! 

This is the third new Prime Minister the UK has seen in the last six years without a general election, so what have the guys got to say about it and how this will impact investors? 

Hub Extra 

We’ve been ramping up our YouTube channel here at Property Hub, so of course Rob & Rob have been spending more time on YouTube and searching for some of the platform's best content! 

So, it’s only right that they recommend another cracking channel to you. 

Leon Hendrix’s channel focuses on personal development, and whilst YouTube is swamped with a lot of similar videos, Rob Dix has found Leon’s channel to be a breath of fresh air. 

He takes well-known concepts and makes them super compelling, so this is definitely one to add to your watch list – who said learning couldn’t be entertaining! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1832 ASK349: Help - my fixed rate is ending! PLUS: Is it a bad idea to rent to family? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask349-help-my-fixed-rate-is-ending-plus-is-it-a-b It’s time for some more listener questions!  And getting us started this week is Helen.  Helen has three rental properties, each of which are on fixed rate mortgages, which are due to end soon in 2024-2026.  Helen’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to prepare for her fixed rates coming to an end.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Dan.  Dan’s sister is currently looking for a property to rent, and he’s had a thought! As he’s looking to get into property investment, should he purchase a property and rent it out to his sister?  It seems like a win-win situation as his sister gets a landlord she can trust, and he’d get a reliable tenant from the get-go.  Do Rob & Rob think it’s a good idea or is it a disaster waiting to happen?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK349: Help - my fixed rate is ending! PLUS: Is it a bad idea to rent to family? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for some more listener questions!  And getting us started this week is Helen.  Helen has three rental properties, each of which are on fixed rate mortgages, which are due to end soon in 2024-2026.  Helen’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to prepare for her fixed rates coming to an end.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Dan.  Dan’s sister is currently looking for a property to rent, and he’s had a thought! As he’s looking to get into property investment, should he purchase a property and rent it out to his sister?  It seems like a win-win situation as his sister gets a landlord she can trust, and he’d get a reliable tenant from the get-go.  Do Rob & Rob think it’s a good idea or is it a disaster waiting to happen?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s time for some more listener questions! 

And getting us started this week is Helen. 

Helen has three rental properties, each of which are on fixed rate mortgages, which are due to end soon in 2024-2026. 

Helen’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to prepare for her fixed rates coming to an end. 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Dan. 

Dan’s sister is currently looking for a property to rent, and he’s had a thought! As he’s looking to get into property investment, should he purchase a property and rent it out to his sister? 

It seems like a win-win situation as his sister gets a landlord she can trust, and he’d get a reliable tenant from the get-go. 

Do Rob & Rob think it’s a good idea or is it a disaster waiting to happen? 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 419 TPP494: September Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp494-september-market-update It’s the September Market Update Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update!  It’s all doom and gloom in the media, and with negative headlines everywhere you look, it can be difficult to keep up!  But don’t worry because Rob & Rob have got you covered...   All the links you need are right here:  House Prices  Rightmove House Price Index  Rents  Rising prices see renters stay put  Historic low for voids as rental market under-supply goes on  Rent rises lag far behind inflation - new government figures  Generation Rent promoting new rent freeze campaign  Mortgages  Weekly rate watch: Prices take cue from weather with significant rises  Holiday Lets  Number of active holiday lets increase by as much as 33%  Landlords evicting tenants for Airbnb and holiday lets, report finds  Anti-second home sentiment builds as building society stops lending  And finally...  New political party calls for rent controls and no “landlordism”  Hub Extra  We’ve got a cracking recommendation for you this week!  From Hollywood to Wales, purchasing a run-down football club in Wales might seem like a questionable business move.  Welcome to Wrexham follows the story of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and their purchase of the third oldest professional football club in the world.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP494: September Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the September Market Update Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update!  It’s all doom and gloom in the media, and with negative headlines everywhere you look, it can be difficult to keep up!  But don’t worry because Rob & Rob have got you covered...   All the links you need are right here:  House Prices  Rightmove House Price Index  Rents  Rising prices see renters stay put  Historic low for voids as rental market under-supply goes on  Rent rises lag far behind inflation - new government figures  Generation Rent promoting new rent freeze campaign  Mortgages  Weekly rate watch: Prices take cue from weather with significant rises  Holiday Lets  Number of active holiday lets increase by as much as 33%  Landlords evicting tenants for Airbnb and holiday lets, report finds  Anti-second home sentiment builds as building society stops lending  And finally...  New political party calls for rent controls and no “landlordism”  Hub Extra  We’ve got a cracking recommendation for you this week!  From Hollywood to Wales, purchasing a run-down football club in Wales might seem like a questionable business move.  Welcome to Wrexham follows the story of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and their purchase of the third oldest professional football club in the world.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the September Market Update

Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update! 

It’s all doom and gloom in the media, and with negative headlines everywhere you look, it can be difficult to keep up! 

But don’t worry because Rob & Rob have got you covered...  

All the links you need are right here: 

House Prices 

Rents 

Mortgages 

Holiday Lets 

And finally... 

Hub Extra 

We’ve got a cracking recommendation for you this week! 

From Hollywood to Wales, purchasing a run-down football club in Wales might seem like a questionable business move. 

Welcome to Wrexham follows the story of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and their purchase of the third oldest professional football club in the world. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1343 ASK348: How much should I pay for this deal? PLUS: How do I structure this joint venture? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask348-how-much-should-i-pay-for-this-deal-plus-ho It’s Tuesday, so we’re back with more listener questions.  First up this week is Becky from Essex.  Becky’s about to complete on her first buy-to-let deal (three cheers for Becky!), but she’s already looking at her next deal...  She wants to buy the flat above hers, off-market, and she’s wondering how much discount she could get with a deal like this?   Becky’s also hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on how off-market deals work, and how the process differs from a standard purchase.  Next up is a cracker of a question from Alex in Devon.  After using a cash loan from a friend, Alex purchased his first property a year ago and now he’s about to repay the friend after increasing the property's value and remortgaging.  His friend wants to extend this partnership and re-loan him the money. Alex wants to go ahead with the loan and split it into two £50k deposits, but he’s hit a roadblock.  His broker has advised that lenders aren’t likely to loan to him due to his friend wanting to have a second charge for security.  Is there a way they could restructure the loan to suit, or are they just asking the wrong questions and dealing with the wrong lenders?  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK348: How much should I pay for this deal? PLUS: How do I structure this joint venture? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, so we’re back with more listener questions.  First up this week is Becky from Essex.  Becky’s about to complete on her first buy-to-let deal (three cheers for Becky!), but she’s already looking at her next deal...  She wants to buy the flat above hers, off-market, and she’s wondering how much discount she could get with a deal like this?   Becky’s also hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on how off-market deals work, and how the process differs from a standard purchase.  Next up is a cracker of a question from Alex in Devon.  After using a cash loan from a friend, Alex purchased his first property a year ago and now he’s about to repay the friend after increasing the property's value and remortgaging.  His friend wants to extend this partnership and re-loan him the money. Alex wants to go ahead with the loan and split it into two £50k deposits, but he’s hit a roadblock.  His broker has advised that lenders aren’t likely to loan to him due to his friend wanting to have a second charge for security.  Is there a way they could restructure the loan to suit, or are they just asking the wrong questions and dealing with the wrong lenders?  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday, so we’re back with more listener questions. 

First up this week is Becky from Essex. 

Becky’s about to complete on her first buy-to-let deal (three cheers for Becky!), but she’s already looking at her next deal... 

She wants to buy the flat above hers, off-market, and she’s wondering how much discount she could get with a deal like this?  

Becky’s also hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on how off-market deals work, and how the process differs from a standard purchase. 

Next up is a cracker of a question from Alex in Devon. 

After using a cash loan from a friend, Alex purchased his first property a year ago and now he’s about to repay the friend after increasing the property's value and remortgaging. 

His friend wants to extend this partnership and re-loan him the money. Alex wants to go ahead with the loan and split it into two £50k deposits, but he’s hit a roadblock. 

His broker has advised that lenders aren’t likely to loan to him due to his friend wanting to have a second charge for security. 

Is there a way they could restructure the loan to suit, or are they just asking the wrong questions and dealing with the wrong lenders? 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 530 TPP493: Inflation and interest rates: What's next? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp493-inflation-and-interest-rates-whats-next What’s going to happen with inflation and interest rates? With inflation and interest rates rising, every investor wants to know...  What’s going to happen next?  Are we going to see further increases or are we hurtling towards a recession? And whatever the answer - how will this affect house prices?  Rob & Rob have done a deep dive into the data, so you don’t have to and they’ll be answering all of those questions today on The Property Podcast.  In the news If you’re not fluent in Welsh but you’re hoping to buy in Wales, now might be the time to scrub up your knowledge, as it’s been revealed that landlords in Welsh-speaking communities may have to prove they speak the language.  This scheme is looking to restrict the number of second homes and free up affordable housing for locals.   If the scheme goes ahead sellers will also have to list their properties to locals for a set period of time before they can list their property to the wider market.  What are the chances of this passing, and what do The Robs think about it?  More from Rob & Rob Every month Rob & Rob host a free webinar that’s jampacked with knowledge that will help you become a better investor.  And if you’ve not joined one before, then tonight's your chance!  Join Rob & Rob as they reveal the state of the market right now, and what investors should be doing about it.  Hub Extra Last week we announced that Rob Dix is launching his very own newsletter and we’re excited to say that the first one will be landing in your inbox tomorrow!  If you’ve already signed up for a free hubber account – great, you don’t need to do anything else.  But if not, what are you waiting for? Not only will you get to receive the most valuable five-minute newsletter each week, but you’ll also gain access to the huge wealth of free resources on our website!  So, sign-up now – you won’t regret it!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP493: Inflation and interest rates: What's next? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What’s going to happen with inflation and interest rates? With inflation and interest rates rising, every investor wants to know...  What’s going to happen next?  Are we going to see further increases or are we hurtling towards a recession? And whatever the answer - how will this affect house prices?  Rob & Rob have done a deep dive into the data, so you don’t have to and they’ll be answering all of those questions today on The Property Podcast.  In the news If you’re not fluent in Welsh but you’re hoping to buy in Wales, now might be the time to scrub up your knowledge, as it’s been revealed that landlords in Welsh-speaking communities may have to prove they speak the language.  This scheme is looking to restrict the number of second homes and free up affordable housing for locals.   If the scheme goes ahead sellers will also have to list their properties to locals for a set period of time before they can list their property to the wider market.  What are the chances of this passing, and what do The Robs think about it?  More from Rob & Rob Every month Rob & Rob host a free webinar that’s jampacked with knowledge that will help you become a better investor.  And if you’ve not joined one before, then tonight's your chance!  Join Rob & Rob as they reveal the state of the market right now, and what investors should be doing about it.  Hub Extra Last week we announced that Rob Dix is launching his very own newsletter and we’re excited to say that the first one will be landing in your inbox tomorrow!  If you’ve already signed up for a free hubber account – great, you don’t need to do anything else.  But if not, what are you waiting for? Not only will you get to receive the most valuable five-minute newsletter each week, but you’ll also gain access to the huge wealth of free resources on our website!  So, sign-up now – you won’t regret it!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What’s going to happen with inflation and interest rates?

With inflation and interest rates rising, every investor wants to know... 

What’s going to happen next? 

Are we going to see further increases or are we hurtling towards a recession? And whatever the answer - how will this affect house prices? 

Rob & Rob have done a deep dive into the data, so you don’t have to and they’ll be answering all of those questions today on The Property Podcast. 

In the news

If you’re not fluent in Welsh but you’re hoping to buy in Wales, now might be the time to scrub up your knowledge, as it’s been revealed that landlords in Welsh-speaking communities may have to prove they speak the language. 

This scheme is looking to restrict the number of second homes and free up affordable housing for locals.  

If the scheme goes ahead sellers will also have to list their properties to locals for a set period of time before they can list their property to the wider market. 

What are the chances of this passing, and what do The Robs think about it? 

More from Rob & Rob

Every month Rob & Rob host a free webinar that’s jampacked with knowledge that will help you become a better investor. 

And if you’ve not joined one before, then tonight's your chance! 

Join Rob & Rob as they reveal the state of the market right now, and what investors should be doing about it. 

Hub Extra

Last week we announced that Rob Dix is launching his very own newsletter and we’re excited to say that the first one will be landing in your inbox tomorrow! 

If you’ve already signed up for a free hubber account – great, you don’t need to do anything else. 

But if not, what are you waiting for? Not only will you get to receive the most valuable five-minute newsletter each week, but you’ll also gain access to the huge wealth of free resources on our website! 

So, sign-up now – you won’t regret it! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1197 ASK347: Is the market just too hot? PLUS: Is this a risky cash buy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask347-is-the-market-just-too-hot-plus-is-this-a-r Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions, and they’ve got some cracking ones!  Kicking us off this week is Luke from London.  The market is hot right now, that’s no secret and this combined with the aftermath of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine Luke is wondering if what the 18-year cycle predicts is still accurate...  Will we be waiting until at least 2026 for a crash or are we heading towards an early winner's curse?  Next up, Sophie’s looking for some advice on an upcoming purchase.  She’s looking to purchase a property, but it currently has no kitchen or bathroom, so lenders won’t mortgage it due to it being uninhabitable.  Sophie plans to borrow some cash from family/friends to top up her savings and buy it outright. Once she’s bought the property, she plans to install a cheap bathroom/kitchen with the hope that she’ll then be able to remortgage.  She’d like to know what Rob & Rob think of this plan and if they have any other suggestions to help her get the deal across the line.  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for these listeners.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK347: Is the market just too hot? PLUS: Is this a risky cash buy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions, and they’ve got some cracking ones!  Kicking us off this week is Luke from London.  The market is hot right now, that’s no secret and this combined with the aftermath of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine Luke is wondering if what the 18-year cycle predicts is still accurate...  Will we be waiting until at least 2026 for a crash or are we heading towards an early winner's curse?  Next up, Sophie’s looking for some advice on an upcoming purchase.  She’s looking to purchase a property, but it currently has no kitchen or bathroom, so lenders won’t mortgage it due to it being uninhabitable.  Sophie plans to borrow some cash from family/friends to top up her savings and buy it outright. Once she’s bought the property, she plans to install a cheap bathroom/kitchen with the hope that she’ll then be able to remortgage.  She’d like to know what Rob & Rob think of this plan and if they have any other suggestions to help her get the deal across the line.  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for these listeners.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions, and they’ve got some cracking ones! 

Kicking us off this week is Luke from London. 

The market is hot right now, that’s no secret and this combined with the aftermath of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine Luke is wondering if what the 18-year cycle predicts is still accurate... 

Will we be waiting until at least 2026 for a crash or are we heading towards an early winner's curse? 

Next up, Sophie’s looking for some advice on an upcoming purchase. 

She’s looking to purchase a property, but it currently has no kitchen or bathroom, so lenders won’t mortgage it due to it being uninhabitable. 

Sophie plans to borrow some cash from family/friends to top up her savings and buy it outright. Once she’s bought the property, she plans to install a cheap bathroom/kitchen with the hope that she’ll then be able to remortgage. 

She’d like to know what Rob & Rob think of this plan and if they have any other suggestions to help her get the deal across the line. 

Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for these listeners. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 558 TPP492: Is the property market slowing down? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp492-is-the-property-market-slowing-down Is the property market headings towards a halt? There’s a lot happening in the market right now.   With a rumoured recession on the horizon, combined with interest rates, inflation, and the cost of living on the rise, are we starting to see the signs that the property market is slowing down?  Rob & Rob will be revealing exactly that on today's podcast.  They’ve been combing through the data, reaching out to their huge network and using their own observations to find out exactly what is going on with property market right now – and honestly, the answers might surprise you.  Major Announcement  Hub Extra is having a little revamp... and in true Property Hub style we’re making it even more valuable for you!  From next week, Rob D will be sending you a newsletter straight to your inbox every. single. week.  He’ll be sharing his opinions on the market, plus the top news that you, as an investor, should know about... and there may be a few little extras along the way.  This 5-minute read will give you everything you need to keep up to date with the ever-changing property landscape.  So, if you’ve not already signed up for a free Hub account, now is the perfect time! Just click here.  Hub Extra  We’ve got a little bit of a different recommendation for you this week, but if you’re looking for a way to treat yourself this one’s for you.  We’re very lucky to have a wealth of talent here in the UK and that’s showcased every week in theatres up and down the country. So, if you’ve not been to a musical recently take this as your sign to do so!  Rob B recently went to see Matilda and he was blown away with just how incredible the industry is, and after the last couple of years now is the perfect time to go out there and support them.  So, if you’re looking for something a little different try and book a show. We promise you won’t regret it!  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP492: Is the property market slowing down? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Is the property market headings towards a halt? There’s a lot happening in the market right now.   With a rumoured recession on the horizon, combined with interest rates, inflation, and the cost of living on the rise, are we starting to see the signs that the property market is slowing down?  Rob & Rob will be revealing exactly that on today's podcast.  They’ve been combing through the data, reaching out to their huge network and using their own observations to find out exactly what is going on with property market right now – and honestly, the answers might surprise you.  Major Announcement  Hub Extra is having a little revamp... and in true Property Hub style we’re making it even more valuable for you!  From next week, Rob D will be sending you a newsletter straight to your inbox every. single. week.  He’ll be sharing his opinions on the market, plus the top news that you, as an investor, should know about... and there may be a few little extras along the way.  This 5-minute read will give you everything you need to keep up to date with the ever-changing property landscape.  So, if you’ve not already signed up for a free Hub account, now is the perfect time! Just click here.  Hub Extra  We’ve got a little bit of a different recommendation for you this week, but if you’re looking for a way to treat yourself this one’s for you.  We’re very lucky to have a wealth of talent here in the UK and that’s showcased every week in theatres up and down the country. So, if you’ve not been to a musical recently take this as your sign to do so!  Rob B recently went to see Matilda and he was blown away with just how incredible the industry is, and after the last couple of years now is the perfect time to go out there and support them.  So, if you’re looking for something a little different try and book a show. We promise you won’t regret it!  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Is the property market headings towards a halt?

There’s a lot happening in the market right now.  

With a rumoured recession on the horizon, combined with interest rates, inflation, and the cost of living on the rise, are we starting to see the signs that the property market is slowing down? 

Rob & Rob will be revealing exactly that on today's podcast. 

They’ve been combing through the data, reaching out to their huge network and using their own observations to find out exactly what is going on with property market right now – and honestly, the answers might surprise you. 

Major Announcement 

Hub Extra is having a little revamp... and in true Property Hub style we’re making it even more valuable for you! 

From next week, Rob D will be sending you a newsletter straight to your inbox every. single. week. 

He’ll be sharing his opinions on the market, plus the top news that you, as an investor, should know about... and there may be a few little extras along the way. 

This 5-minute read will give you everything you need to keep up to date with the ever-changing property landscape. 

So, if you’ve not already signed up for a free Hub account, now is the perfect time! Just click here. 

Hub Extra 

We’ve got a little bit of a different recommendation for you this week, but if you’re looking for a way to treat yourself this one’s for you. 

We’re very lucky to have a wealth of talent here in the UK and that’s showcased every week in theatres up and down the country. So, if you’ve not been to a musical recently take this as your sign to do so! 

Rob B recently went to see Matilda and he was blown away with just how incredible the industry is, and after the last couple of years now is the perfect time to go out there and support them. 

So, if you’re looking for something a little different try and book a show. We promise you won’t regret it! 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1469 ASK346: Should I buy a cheap student property? PLUS: How much should I reinvest? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask346-should-i-buy-a-cheap-student-property-plus It’s that time of the week – Rob & Rob are back answering your questions!  And kicking us off this time is Kevin.  Kevin is finally ready to purchase his first buy-to-let and he’s keen to get stuck in, but he was a little disheartened when he saw how much tax would be cutting into his profits, so he’s been reconsidering his strategy.  As a result of his calculations, he’s had to rejig the scope of where he was looking for property and he’s noticed some super cheap student lets in the North West.  He wants to know if student lets are a good route for a beginner like himself or should the alarm bells be going off?  Next up, we’ve got a question about profits from Alex down in Somerset.  Alex has been listening to the podcast for around a year now, and he’s saved up a pot of profits from his buy-to-let. But before he starts dreaming about all the holidays, he wants to know how Rob & Rob would split their profits?  Is there a recommended way to split profit? Or is there a particular amount he should be putting aside to reinvest, pay off capital and for general maintenance?   Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got this week.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK346: Should I buy a cheap student property? PLUS: How much should I reinvest? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s that time of the week – Rob & Rob are back answering your questions!  And kicking us off this time is Kevin.  Kevin is finally ready to purchase his first buy-to-let and he’s keen to get stuck in, but he was a little disheartened when he saw how much tax would be cutting into his profits, so he’s been reconsidering his strategy.  As a result of his calculations, he’s had to rejig the scope of where he was looking for property and he’s noticed some super cheap student lets in the North West.  He wants to know if student lets are a good route for a beginner like himself or should the alarm bells be going off?  Next up, we’ve got a question about profits from Alex down in Somerset.  Alex has been listening to the podcast for around a year now, and he’s saved up a pot of profits from his buy-to-let. But before he starts dreaming about all the holidays, he wants to know how Rob & Rob would split their profits?  Is there a recommended way to split profit? Or is there a particular amount he should be putting aside to reinvest, pay off capital and for general maintenance?   Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got this week.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s that time of the week – Rob & Rob are back answering your questions! 

And kicking us off this time is Kevin. 

Kevin is finally ready to purchase his first buy-to-let and he’s keen to get stuck in, but he was a little disheartened when he saw how much tax would be cutting into his profits, so he’s been reconsidering his strategy. 

As a result of his calculations, he’s had to rejig the scope of where he was looking for property and he’s noticed some super cheap student lets in the North West. 

He wants to know if student lets are a good route for a beginner like himself or should the alarm bells be going off? 

Next up, we’ve got a question about profits from Alex down in Somerset. 

Alex has been listening to the podcast for around a year now, and he’s saved up a pot of profits from his buy-to-let. But before he starts dreaming about all the holidays, he wants to know how Rob & Rob would split their profits? 

Is there a recommended way to split profit? Or is there a particular amount he should be putting aside to reinvest, pay off capital and for general maintenance?  

Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got this week. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 498 TPP491: How to invest like the super-rich https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp491-how-to-invest-like-the-super-rich How do millionaires invest? Have you ever wondered how the super-rich invest?   It’s not often you get a glimpse into how millionaires invest or what their portfolio looks like, but we’re bringing you exactly that today on The Property Podcast.  If you’ve ever spoken to a financial advisor and asked how you become rich, they might tell you something along the lines of “invest in stocks and bonds” but is that how the rich actually do it?  Tune in as Rob & Rob give an exclusive look into:  How they invest  What they invest in  How their investments are spread  In the news The Bank of England is back in action as they raise the base rate by 0.5% bringing it to 1.75%.   It’s still extremely low by historical standards, but this alongside a predicated 13% inflation by October is bound to have an impact of the property market.  Are we going to start seeing the market slow down and how will this affect house prices?  Hub Extra  If you want to seriously up your communication skills at work and in business, this week’s Hub Extra is for you.  How to Start Conversations That Get Results: The First Minute by Chris Fenning is a book that will give you a simple framework you can apply to any conversation you have – making those first 60 seconds far more impactful.   After reading this book, you’ll never need to waffle again, and you’ll master the art of clear intent and concise conversation.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP491: How to invest like the super-rich full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How do millionaires invest? Have you ever wondered how the super-rich invest?   It’s not often you get a glimpse into how millionaires invest or what their portfolio looks like, but we’re bringing you exactly that today on The Property Podcast.  If you’ve ever spoken to a financial advisor and asked how you become rich, they might tell you something along the lines of “invest in stocks and bonds” but is that how the rich actually do it?  Tune in as Rob & Rob give an exclusive look into:  How they invest  What they invest in  How their investments are spread  In the news The Bank of England is back in action as they raise the base rate by 0.5% bringing it to 1.75%.   It’s still extremely low by historical standards, but this alongside a predicated 13% inflation by October is bound to have an impact of the property market.  Are we going to start seeing the market slow down and how will this affect house prices?  Hub Extra  If you want to seriously up your communication skills at work and in business, this week’s Hub Extra is for you.  How to Start Conversations That Get Results: The First Minute by Chris Fenning is a book that will give you a simple framework you can apply to any conversation you have – making those first 60 seconds far more impactful.   After reading this book, you’ll never need to waffle again, and you’ll master the art of clear intent and concise conversation.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How do millionaires invest?

Have you ever wondered how the super-rich invest?  

It’s not often you get a glimpse into how millionaires invest or what their portfolio looks like, but we’re bringing you exactly that today on The Property Podcast. 

If you’ve ever spoken to a financial advisor and asked how you become rich, they might tell you something along the lines of “invest in stocks and bonds” but is that how the rich actually do it? 

Tune in as Rob & Rob give an exclusive look into: 

  • How they invest 
  • What they invest in 
  • How their investments are spread 

In the news

The Bank of England is back in action as they raise the base rate by 0.5% bringing it to 1.75%.  

It’s still extremely low by historical standards, but this alongside a predicated 13% inflation by October is bound to have an impact of the property market. 

Are we going to start seeing the market slow down and how will this affect house prices? 

Hub Extra 

If you want to seriously up your communication skills at work and in business, this week’s Hub Extra is for you. 

How to Start Conversations That Get Results: The First Minute by Chris Fenning is a book that will give you a simple framework you can apply to any conversation you have – making those first 60 seconds far more impactful.  

After reading this book, you’ll never need to waffle again, and you’ll master the art of clear intent and concise conversation. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1502 ASK345: Can I renegotiate this purchase? PLUS: Is it time to ditch my ISA? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask345-can-i-renegotiate-this-purchase-plus-is-it Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions and wow, we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week.  Getting us started is Ben.  Ben is currently looking to purchase his second buy-to-let, but after completing a survey on the property, he’s been told that there’s around £11,000 worth of repairs needed on some damp and the roof.  What Ben would like to know is, does this give him the chance to renegotiate the purchase price?  The original offer was a good one and slightly over market value, but with the potential cost of work hanging over his head, he’s thinking that what started off as a good deal, will become a bad one.  Should he try and knock the costs off the purchase price?  Next up we’ve got a question from Alex.  After listening to the podcast, Alex and his wife first took the plunge to invest back in January 2020 and they’re currently completing on their fourth. Today they’re hoping Rob & Rob can help them with the sticky situation they’ve found themselves in.  We all know that inflation is on the rise, and with what Alex has been hearing on the podcast, he’s wondering if now's the time to pull out of his ISA.  He’s currently got 10K in a Lifetime ISA that has an interest rate of 0.85%, which, thanks to inflation, means he’s actually losing money.  Alex wants to know whether he should pull out his money, lose the 25% the government have topped it up with, leaving him with 7.5K or if he should just stick with it because the government contributions make it worthwhile?  Tune in to find out advice the guys have got this week.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK345: Can I renegotiate this purchase? PLUS: Is it time to ditch my ISA? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions and wow, we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week.  Getting us started is Ben.  Ben is currently looking to purchase his second buy-to-let, but after completing a survey on the property, he’s been told that there’s around £11,000 worth of repairs needed on some damp and the roof.  What Ben would like to know is, does this give him the chance to renegotiate the purchase price?  The original offer was a good one and slightly over market value, but with the potential cost of work hanging over his head, he’s thinking that what started off as a good deal, will become a bad one.  Should he try and knock the costs off the purchase price?  Next up we’ve got a question from Alex.  After listening to the podcast, Alex and his wife first took the plunge to invest back in January 2020 and they’re currently completing on their fourth. Today they’re hoping Rob & Rob can help them with the sticky situation they’ve found themselves in.  We all know that inflation is on the rise, and with what Alex has been hearing on the podcast, he’s wondering if now's the time to pull out of his ISA.  He’s currently got 10K in a Lifetime ISA that has an interest rate of 0.85%, which, thanks to inflation, means he’s actually losing money.  Alex wants to know whether he should pull out his money, lose the 25% the government have topped it up with, leaving him with 7.5K or if he should just stick with it because the government contributions make it worthwhile?  Tune in to find out advice the guys have got this week.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions and wow, we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week. 

Getting us started is Ben. 

Ben is currently looking to purchase his second buy-to-let, but after completing a survey on the property, he’s been told that there’s around £11,000 worth of repairs needed on some damp and the roof. 

What Ben would like to know is, does this give him the chance to renegotiate the purchase price? 

The original offer was a good one and slightly over market value, but with the potential cost of work hanging over his head, he’s thinking that what started off as a good deal, will become a bad one. 

Should he try and knock the costs off the purchase price? 

Next up we’ve got a question from Alex. 

After listening to the podcast, Alex and his wife first took the plunge to invest back in January 2020 and they’re currently completing on their fourth. Today they’re hoping Rob & Rob can help them with the sticky situation they’ve found themselves in. 

We all know that inflation is on the rise, and with what Alex has been hearing on the podcast, he’s wondering if now's the time to pull out of his ISA. 

He’s currently got 10K in a Lifetime ISA that has an interest rate of 0.85%, which, thanks to inflation, means he’s actually losing money. 

Alex wants to know whether he should pull out his money, lose the 25% the government have topped it up with, leaving him with 7.5K or if he should just stick with it because the government contributions make it worthwhile? 

Tune in to find out advice the guys have got this week. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 544 TPP490: August Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp490-august-market-update Your August Market Update is here!  It's been a busy month, so Rob & Rob have plenty of headlines to get through in the latest market update.  From fast-growing cities and the removal of mortgage stress tests, to people getting the wrong investment advice from TikTok, The Robs are breaking down the biggest news of the month for you right now.  Stay on top of the industry’s breaking news by tuning in now. And all the extra links you’ll need are below.  Property prices  House prices growing at fastest rate since 2004  Growth is fastest in cities  Viewings have fallen by a third  The rental market  Rents have increased by 3% in the last year  Rents are growing fastest in Manchester  More tenants are renewing in London  Mortgages  Stress tests removed  Political pressures  A leading charity wants the rental sector to shrink  Labour’s “war” against holiday lets  All holiday lets to be licensed in Wales  Odds and ends  A third of all transactions fall through, and the ones that succeed take over 5 months   The national “rogue landlord” database is looking sparse  And finally...  Not all property advice given on TikTok is accurate  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP490: August Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Your August Market Update is here!  It's been a busy month, so Rob & Rob have plenty of headlines to get through in the latest market update.  From fast-growing cities and the removal of mortgage stress tests, to people getting the wrong investment advice from TikTok, The Robs are breaking down the biggest news of the month for you right now.  Stay on top of the industry’s breaking news by tuning in now. And all the extra links you’ll need are below.  Property prices  House prices growing at fastest rate since 2004  Growth is fastest in cities  Viewings have fallen by a third  The rental market  Rents have increased by 3% in the last year  Rents are growing fastest in Manchester  More tenants are renewing in London  Mortgages  Stress tests removed  Political pressures  A leading charity wants the rental sector to shrink  Labour’s “war” against holiday lets  All holiday lets to be licensed in Wales  Odds and ends  A third of all transactions fall through, and the ones that succeed take over 5 months   The national “rogue landlord” database is looking sparse  And finally...  Not all property advice given on TikTok is accurate  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your August Market Update is here! 

It's been a busy month, so Rob & Rob have plenty of headlines to get through in the latest market update. 

From fast-growing cities and the removal of mortgage stress tests, to people getting the wrong investment advice from TikTok, The Robs are breaking down the biggest news of the month for you right now. 

Stay on top of the industry’s breaking news by tuning in now. And all the extra links you’ll need are below. 

Property prices 

House prices growing at fastest rate since 2004 

Growth is fastest in cities 

Viewings have fallen by a third 

The rental market 

Rents have increased by 3% in the last year 

Rents are growing fastest in Manchester 

More tenants are renewing in London 

Mortgages 

Stress tests removed 

Political pressures 

A leading charity wants the rental sector to shrink 

Labour’s “war” against holiday lets 

All holiday lets to be licensed in Wales 

Odds and ends 

A third of all transactions fall through, and the ones that succeed take over 5 months  

The national “rogue landlord” database is looking sparse 

And finally... 

Not all property advice given on TikTok is accurate 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1051 ASK344: Help! Higher mortgage rates are squeezing my margins PLUS: Is this the end of rent increases? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask344-help-higher-mortgage-rates-are-squeezing-my It’s time for some more listener questions!  Kicking us off this week is Deemada.  Deemada is searching for his second buy-to-let deal but increasing interest rates have got him thinking about his profit margins.  He wants to know if higher rates will squeeze his profit and if so, should he still be considering buy-to-let right now?  Next up, we’ve got a question from AJ in London.  The latest legislation, especially the proposed removal of Section 21 has got them worrying about how this is going to impact landlords, particularly with rent increases.   They currently review their rent annually and adjust it according to the market – sometimes it goes up, sometimes it doesn’t. But they’re worried that this change in legislation could leave them short if a tenant refuses to accept the rental increase.  Do Rob & Rob have any thoughts on this?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK344: Help! Higher mortgage rates are squeezing my margins PLUS: Is this the end of rent increases? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for some more listener questions!  Kicking us off this week is Deemada.  Deemada is searching for his second buy-to-let deal but increasing interest rates have got him thinking about his profit margins.  He wants to know if higher rates will squeeze his profit and if so, should he still be considering buy-to-let right now?  Next up, we’ve got a question from AJ in London.  The latest legislation, especially the proposed removal of Section 21 has got them worrying about how this is going to impact landlords, particularly with rent increases.   They currently review their rent annually and adjust it according to the market – sometimes it goes up, sometimes it doesn’t. But they’re worried that this change in legislation could leave them short if a tenant refuses to accept the rental increase.  Do Rob & Rob have any thoughts on this?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s time for some more listener questions! 

Kicking us off this week is Deemada. 

Deemada is searching for his second buy-to-let deal but increasing interest rates have got him thinking about his profit margins. 

He wants to know if higher rates will squeeze his profit and if so, should he still be considering buy-to-let right now? 

Next up, we’ve got a question from AJ in London. 

The latest legislation, especially the proposed removal of Section 21 has got them worrying about how this is going to impact landlords, particularly with rent increases.  

They currently review their rent annually and adjust it according to the market – sometimes it goes up, sometimes it doesn’t. But they’re worried that this change in legislation could leave them short if a tenant refuses to accept the rental increase. 

Do Rob & Rob have any thoughts on this? 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 410 TPP489: 2022’s best cities for yield https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp489-2022-s-best-cities-for-yield What cities are best for yield? Usually, when we talk about the best places to invest, we’re looking at capital growth, but there’s plenty of investors that focus on high-yielding deals.  So, Rob & Rob have done a deep dive into the data, and they’ll be revealing the best cities to invest in if you’re investing for yield.  Not only will they be sharing the top five cities in terms of data, but they’ll also spill the beans on which of those cities they’d personally invest in.  In the news  Great news for the UK as major cities across the country land into Timeouts' top 53 cities in the world - with Scotland landing two cities in the top four!   The rankings are based on various things including safety, sustainability, and even nightlife.  It’s great to see some of the UK’s best cities being recognised globally and even beating places like New York and Paris.  Hub Extra  Working through your emails is never someone’s favourite task, but it can certainly be a quicker one with this week's Hub Extra.  Rob Dix has recently found Spark, it’s a mail app that’ll replace the one that’s automatically installed on your phone, and whilst the differences are subtle, he says they’re game-changing.  He’s clawed back time in his day, as he can whiz through his emails!  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP489: 2022’s best cities for yield full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What cities are best for yield? Usually, when we talk about the best places to invest, we’re looking at capital growth, but there’s plenty of investors that focus on high-yielding deals.  So, Rob & Rob have done a deep dive into the data, and they’ll be revealing the best cities to invest in if you’re investing for yield.  Not only will they be sharing the top five cities in terms of data, but they’ll also spill the beans on which of those cities they’d personally invest in.  In the news  Great news for the UK as major cities across the country land into Timeouts' top 53 cities in the world - with Scotland landing two cities in the top four!   The rankings are based on various things including safety, sustainability, and even nightlife.  It’s great to see some of the UK’s best cities being recognised globally and even beating places like New York and Paris.  Hub Extra  Working through your emails is never someone’s favourite task, but it can certainly be a quicker one with this week's Hub Extra.  Rob Dix has recently found Spark, it’s a mail app that’ll replace the one that’s automatically installed on your phone, and whilst the differences are subtle, he says they’re game-changing.  He’s clawed back time in his day, as he can whiz through his emails!  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What cities are best for yield?

Usually, when we talk about the best places to invest, we’re looking at capital growth, but there’s plenty of investors that focus on high-yielding deals. 

So, Rob & Rob have done a deep dive into the data, and they’ll be revealing the best cities to invest in if you’re investing for yield. 

Not only will they be sharing the top five cities in terms of data, but they’ll also spill the beans on which of those cities they’d personally invest in. 

In the news 

Great news for the UK as major cities across the country land into Timeouts' top 53 cities in the world - with Scotland landing two cities in the top four!  

The rankings are based on various things including safety, sustainability, and even nightlife. 

It’s great to see some of the UK’s best cities being recognised globally and even beating places like New York and Paris. 

Hub Extra 

Working through your emails is never someone’s favourite task, but it can certainly be a quicker one with this week's Hub Extra. 

Rob Dix has recently found Spark, it’s a mail app that’ll replace the one that’s automatically installed on your phone, and whilst the differences are subtle, he says they’re game-changing. 

He’s clawed back time in his day, as he can whiz through his emails! 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1461 ASK343: Is it time for fixed-rates? PLUS: How do I increase the rent? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask343-is-it-time-for-fixed-rates-plus-how-do-i-in Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions!  The Bank of England have been increasing interest rates, and there’s no signs of this slowing down anytime soon – that's why Tom wants to know what he should do about his mortgage.  One of Tom’s properties is on a 5-year variable rate mortgage with the possibility to leave at any time with no fees.  With the potential for interest rates to continue to soar Tom wants to know “Is now the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage?”.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Shaz in Derby.  He’s currently looking at purchasing a tenanted property, where the tenant is on a rolling, short-term contract. Shaz isn’t too impressed with the rent they're paying though, as it’s around 20% under market value.  He wants to know what his options are, and the best practice for raising the rent to meet the current market value.  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got this week.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK343: Is it time for fixed-rates? PLUS: How do I increase the rent? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions!  The Bank of England have been increasing interest rates, and there’s no signs of this slowing down anytime soon – that's why Tom wants to know what he should do about his mortgage.  One of Tom’s properties is on a 5-year variable rate mortgage with the possibility to leave at any time with no fees.  With the potential for interest rates to continue to soar Tom wants to know “Is now the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage?”.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Shaz in Derby.  He’s currently looking at purchasing a tenanted property, where the tenant is on a rolling, short-term contract. Shaz isn’t too impressed with the rent they're paying though, as it’s around 20% under market value.  He wants to know what his options are, and the best practice for raising the rent to meet the current market value.  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got this week.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions! 

The Bank of England have been increasing interest rates, and there’s no signs of this slowing down anytime soon – that's why Tom wants to know what he should do about his mortgage. 

One of Tom’s properties is on a 5-year variable rate mortgage with the possibility to leave at any time with no fees. 

With the potential for interest rates to continue to soar Tom wants to know “Is now the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage?”. 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Shaz in Derby. 

He’s currently looking at purchasing a tenanted property, where the tenant is on a rolling, short-term contract. Shaz isn’t too impressed with the rent they're paying though, as it’s around 20% under market value. 

He wants to know what his options are, and the best practice for raising the rent to meet the current market value. 

Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got this week. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 416 TPP488: Pandemic properties - success or regret? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp488-pandemic-properties-success-or-regret How is Rob D’s pandemic purchase performing?  Today we’re taking a little glimpse into the past as we review one of Rob D’s riskier investments.  The height of the pandemic might not have seemed like a great time to buy, but that didn’t put Rob off getting his hands on a Property Hub Invest discounted deal in Nottingham.  And now it’s been around two years since he made the purchase, we thought we’d take a closer look at how it’s performing, share any lessons Rob learned along the way and answer the biggest question of them all – does he regret it?  In the news Now if you’re a long-time listener you’ll know we’re fans of Liverpool, and if there wasn’t reason enough, this latest headline will definitely help you understand why!  As Liverpool has seen a 160% increase in Chinese and Hong Kong purchases since 2017.  Now Liverpool’s world-wide reputation has always seen it performing better than other major cities in terms of overseas purchases, but what does this buyer boom actually mean?  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP488: Pandemic properties - success or regret? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How is Rob D’s pandemic purchase performing?  Today we’re taking a little glimpse into the past as we review one of Rob D’s riskier investments.  The height of the pandemic might not have seemed like a great time to buy, but that didn’t put Rob off getting his hands on a Property Hub Invest discounted deal in Nottingham.  And now it’s been around two years since he made the purchase, we thought we’d take a closer look at how it’s performing, share any lessons Rob learned along the way and answer the biggest question of them all – does he regret it?  In the news Now if you’re a long-time listener you’ll know we’re fans of Liverpool, and if there wasn’t reason enough, this latest headline will definitely help you understand why!  As Liverpool has seen a 160% increase in Chinese and Hong Kong purchases since 2017.  Now Liverpool’s world-wide reputation has always seen it performing better than other major cities in terms of overseas purchases, but what does this buyer boom actually mean?  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How is Rob D’s pandemic purchase performing? 

Today we’re taking a little glimpse into the past as we review one of Rob D’s riskier investments. 

The height of the pandemic might not have seemed like a great time to buy, but that didn’t put Rob off getting his hands on a Property Hub Invest discounted deal in Nottingham. 

And now it’s been around two years since he made the purchase, we thought we’d take a closer look at how it’s performing, share any lessons Rob learned along the way and answer the biggest question of them all – does he regret it? 

In the news

Now if you’re a long-time listener you’ll know we’re fans of Liverpool, and if there wasn’t reason enough, this latest headline will definitely help you understand why! 

As Liverpool has seen a 160% increase in Chinese and Hong Kong purchases since 2017. 

Now Liverpool’s world-wide reputation has always seen it performing better than other major cities in terms of overseas purchases, but what does this buyer boom actually mean? 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1993 ASK342: What's the best path to £2k per month? PLUS: What is deal sourcing? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask342-whats-the-best-path-to-2k-per-month-plus-wh It’s our favourite time of the week - Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions.  First up, this listener wants to know the best way to achieve his goal of a passive income of £2,000 a month.  He’s figured out that to achieve this he’d roughly need around seven buy-to-let properties, and he’s got a few ideas of how he can get there.  He’s recently completed a flip with a friend and has around £75,000 in profit that he can use to invest again.  Should he continue flipping until he has enough cash to purchase all seven buy-to-lets at once, or should he purchase a couple of buy-to-lets now, let the market do its work, refinance and then purchase more properties later on?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Kieran in London.  Kieran’s recently come across the term ‘deal sourcing’ and he wants to know what it’s all about. What exactly does deal sourcing mean and is it a good idea?  Tune in to hear what Rob & Rob think.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK342: What's the best path to £2k per month? PLUS: What is deal sourcing? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s our favourite time of the week - Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions.  First up, this listener wants to know the best way to achieve his goal of a passive income of £2,000 a month.  He’s figured out that to achieve this he’d roughly need around seven buy-to-let properties, and he’s got a few ideas of how he can get there.  He’s recently completed a flip with a friend and has around £75,000 in profit that he can use to invest again.  Should he continue flipping until he has enough cash to purchase all seven buy-to-lets at once, or should he purchase a couple of buy-to-lets now, let the market do its work, refinance and then purchase more properties later on?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Kieran in London.  Kieran’s recently come across the term ‘deal sourcing’ and he wants to know what it’s all about. What exactly does deal sourcing mean and is it a good idea?  Tune in to hear what Rob & Rob think.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s our favourite time of the week - Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions. 

First up, this listener wants to know the best way to achieve his goal of a passive income of £2,000 a month. 

He’s figured out that to achieve this he’d roughly need around seven buy-to-let properties, and he’s got a few ideas of how he can get there. 

He’s recently completed a flip with a friend and has around £75,000 in profit that he can use to invest again. 

Should he continue flipping until he has enough cash to purchase all seven buy-to-lets at once, or should he purchase a couple of buy-to-lets now, let the market do its work, refinance and then purchase more properties later on? 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Kieran in London. 

Kieran’s recently come across the term ‘deal sourcing’ and he wants to know what it’s all about. What exactly does deal sourcing mean and is it a good idea? 

Tune in to hear what Rob & Rob think. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 429 TPP487: Evictions, arrears & rent controls - what the Renters Reforms mean for you https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp487-evictions-arrears-rent-controls-what-the-re How will the new white paper affect landlords?  This has got to be the most anticipated piece of legislation that landlords have been waiting for, FOR YEARS and it’s finally here.  The government have laid out their proposals for the Renters Reform in their latest white paper, and it’s completely transformed landlord/tenant relationships forever.  With news on notice periods, arrears, evictions, rent controls and so much more, we’re surprised at how little coverage this huge update has received.  Now, it’s a very long document, but we’ve read it and we’re going to summarise everything you need to know in today’s episode.  There’s A LOT to cover as this report is going to completely shake up the industry.  In the news There’s a lot going on in the political world right now, including a new Prime Minister on the horizon, but that’s not the only important change we’re seeing right now.  The UK government has appointed a new housing minister... again.  It’s not the first time we’ve seen a reshuffle in the cabinet, and we doubt it’ll be the last. But what do Rob & Rob think about new housing minister Marcus Jones?  Hub Extra If you couldn’t tell, we LOVE a good podcast, and you can never have too many to listen to.  We’ve recommended this one before, but previously Rob & Rob have had to move it off their ‘must-listen’ list as the episodes were hours long and, let’s be honest, who’s got time for that?   But now The Tim Ferriss Show has brought out “Monthly Recaps”, it’s slipped right back on the radar!  All the best bits from the month have been condensed into a shorter format so you can skip the waffle and still get all the golden nuggets for the month.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP487: Evictions, arrears & rent controls - what the Renters Reforms mean for you full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How will the new white paper affect landlords?  This has got to be the most anticipated piece of legislation that landlords have been waiting for, FOR YEARS and it’s finally here.  The government have laid out their proposals for the Renters Reform in their latest white paper, and it’s completely transformed landlord/tenant relationships forever.  With news on notice periods, arrears, evictions, rent controls and so much more, we’re surprised at how little coverage this huge update has received.  Now, it’s a very long document, but we’ve read it and we’re going to summarise everything you need to know in today’s episode.  There’s A LOT to cover as this report is going to completely shake up the industry.  In the news There’s a lot going on in the political world right now, including a new Prime Minister on the horizon, but that’s not the only important change we’re seeing right now.  The UK government has appointed a new housing minister... again.  It’s not the first time we’ve seen a reshuffle in the cabinet, and we doubt it’ll be the last. But what do Rob & Rob think about new housing minister Marcus Jones?  Hub Extra If you couldn’t tell, we LOVE a good podcast, and you can never have too many to listen to.  We’ve recommended this one before, but previously Rob & Rob have had to move it off their ‘must-listen’ list as the episodes were hours long and, let’s be honest, who’s got time for that?   But now The Tim Ferriss Show has brought out “Monthly Recaps”, it’s slipped right back on the radar!  All the best bits from the month have been condensed into a shorter format so you can skip the waffle and still get all the golden nuggets for the month.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How will the new white paper affect landlords? 

This has got to be the most anticipated piece of legislation that landlords have been waiting for, FOR YEARS and it’s finally here. 

The government have laid out their proposals for the Renters Reform in their latest white paper, and it’s completely transformed landlord/tenant relationships forever. 

With news on notice periods, arrears, evictions, rent controls and so much more, we’re surprised at how little coverage this huge update has received. 

Now, it’s a very long document, but we’ve read it and we’re going to summarise everything you need to know in today’s episode. 

There’s A LOT to cover as this report is going to completely shake up the industry. 

In the news

There’s a lot going on in the political world right now, including a new Prime Minister on the horizon, but that’s not the only important change we’re seeing right now. 

The UK government has appointed a new housing minister... again. 

It’s not the first time we’ve seen a reshuffle in the cabinet, and we doubt it’ll be the last. But what do Rob & Rob think about new housing minister Marcus Jones? 

Hub Extra

If you couldn’t tell, we LOVE a good podcast, and you can never have too many to listen to. 

We’ve recommended this one before, but previously Rob & Rob have had to move it off their ‘must-listen’ list as the episodes were hours long and, let’s be honest, who’s got time for that?  

But now The Tim Ferriss Show has brought out “Monthly Recaps”, it’s slipped right back on the radar! 

All the best bits from the month have been condensed into a shorter format so you can skip the waffle and still get all the golden nuggets for the month. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1506 ASK341: What can I do with my savings? PLUS: Pay off the interest or the capital? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask341-what-can-i-do-with-my-savings-plus-pay-off Rob & Rob are answering some cracking questions for you this week, so let’s get stuck in!  First up Claire who’s wondering what she should do with her short-term savings.  She currently has three buy-to-let properties and is looking to purchase her fourth. As she’s unable to release any equity for around 18 – 30 months, she’s been building up her deposit in the bank.  But as a fan of The Property Podcast, the recent Inflation episode has got her wondering if there’s something else she could be doing with her savings in the short term to stop inflation eating away at them.  Next up, Ollie from Wiltshire has a question about mortgages.  He’s hoping to purchase his first property soon and is initially planning to live in it before he turns it into a rental property. What Ollie would like to know is should he get an interest only or repayment mortgage?  Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for our listeners this week.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK341: What can I do with my savings? PLUS: Pay off the interest or the capital? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are answering some cracking questions for you this week, so let’s get stuck in!  First up Claire who’s wondering what she should do with her short-term savings.  She currently has three buy-to-let properties and is looking to purchase her fourth. As she’s unable to release any equity for around 18 – 30 months, she’s been building up her deposit in the bank.  But as a fan of The Property Podcast, the recent Inflation episode has got her wondering if there’s something else she could be doing with her savings in the short term to stop inflation eating away at them.  Next up, Ollie from Wiltshire has a question about mortgages.  He’s hoping to purchase his first property soon and is initially planning to live in it before he turns it into a rental property. What Ollie would like to know is should he get an interest only or repayment mortgage?  Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for our listeners this week.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are answering some cracking questions for you this week, so let’s get stuck in! 

First up Claire who’s wondering what she should do with her short-term savings. 

She currently has three buy-to-let properties and is looking to purchase her fourth. As she’s unable to release any equity for around 18 – 30 months, she’s been building up her deposit in the bank. 

But as a fan of The Property Podcast, the recent Inflation episode has got her wondering if there’s something else she could be doing with her savings in the short term to stop inflation eating away at them. 

Next up, Ollie from Wiltshire has a question about mortgages. 

He’s hoping to purchase his first property soon and is initially planning to live in it before he turns it into a rental property. What Ollie would like to know is should he get an interest only or repayment mortgage? 

Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for our listeners this week. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 452 TPP486: July Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp486-july-market-update Your July Market Update is here!  It’s that time of the month! It’s market update time… and it’s a biggie!  Rob & Rob have got a lot to cover, from the property boom and build-to-rent, to the best places to invest and the booming rental market (yes, it’s still booming!) and so much more!  Tune in and make sure you’re all caught up. All the links you need are just below:  House Prices  Latest Hometrack report  Knight Frank revises up its house price forecast despite cost-of-living crisis  ‘Dash for property over’ as price growth slows - Nationwide  Zoopla: 'Forced sales unlikely but price growth will slow'  Property Boom  Bank of England withdraws mortgage affordability test  No 10 considers 50-year mortgages that could pass down generations  Halifax lowers deposit needed for new build houses  Rental Market  Eye-watering rent rises as increasing inflation grips the UK  A third of all new homes in London are build-to-rent  LATEST: 820,000 private rented households facing gap between benefits and rent  Lending  Average mortgage product fees fall on annual basis: Moneyfacts  Should landlords pay early redemption fees to avoid mortgage misery?  Manchester  Manchester named 28th most ‘liveable’ city in the world 2022 – and beats London, Barcelona, and more  Why Manchester is the destination for savvy property investors  LATEST: Manchester reveals more details of its selective licensing expansion  Short Term Lets  Registration scheme to stem short-lets tide is up for debate  Section 21 eviction ban? We’re off to short-term lets, say thousands of landlords  Other  EXCLUSIVE: New guidance to make EPCs more accurate after 10-year wait  ADVICE: Are you ready for the Leasehold Reform Act going live on 30th June?  How long does it take to move in 2022?  Andrew Bailey faces Bank of England mutiny over staff pay rise  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP486: July Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Your July Market Update is here!  It’s that time of the month! It’s market update time… and it’s a biggie!  Rob & Rob have got a lot to cover, from the property boom and build-to-rent, to the best places to invest and the booming rental market (yes, it’s still booming!) and so much more!  Tune in and make sure you’re all caught up. All the links you need are just below:  House Prices  Latest Hometrack report  Knight Frank revises up its house price forecast despite cost-of-living crisis  ‘Dash for property over’ as price growth slows - Nationwide  Zoopla: 'Forced sales unlikely but price growth will slow'  Property Boom  Bank of England withdraws mortgage affordability test  No 10 considers 50-year mortgages that could pass down generations  Halifax lowers deposit needed for new build houses  Rental Market  Eye-watering rent rises as increasing inflation grips the UK  A third of all new homes in London are build-to-rent  LATEST: 820,000 private rented households facing gap between benefits and rent  Lending  Average mortgage product fees fall on annual basis: Moneyfacts  Should landlords pay early redemption fees to avoid mortgage misery?  Manchester  Manchester named 28th most ‘liveable’ city in the world 2022 – and beats London, Barcelona, and more  Why Manchester is the destination for savvy property investors  LATEST: Manchester reveals more details of its selective licensing expansion  Short Term Lets  Registration scheme to stem short-lets tide is up for debate  Section 21 eviction ban? We’re off to short-term lets, say thousands of landlords  Other  EXCLUSIVE: New guidance to make EPCs more accurate after 10-year wait  ADVICE: Are you ready for the Leasehold Reform Act going live on 30th June?  How long does it take to move in 2022?  Andrew Bailey faces Bank of England mutiny over staff pay rise  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your July Market Update is here! 

It’s that time of the month! It’s market update time… and it’s a biggie! 

Rob & Rob have got a lot to cover, from the property boom and build-to-rent, to the best places to invest and the booming rental market (yes, it’s still booming!) and so much more! 

Tune in and make sure you’re all caught up. All the links you need are just below: 

House Prices 

Property Boom 

Rental Market 

Lending 

Manchester 

Short Term Lets 

Other 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1201 ASK340: Should I gamble on proposed Crossrail 2 plans? PLUS: How do I get a deal? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask340-should-i-gamble-on-proposed-crossrail-2-pla Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions!  Getting us started this week is Kieran.  Kieran is an estate agent in the East London area, and over the past 14 years he’s watched the market go from strength to strength.  So, when he came into £200,000 in inheritance, he of course wanted to get involved as he knows the area well and has built up a good network.  He’s recently witnessed the success of the Crossrail plans and the growth it’s brought to London with it, and it got him wondering about Crossrail 2.  He’d love to know whether he should expand his search to the home counties as the proposed plans for Crossrail 2 could have these areas mimicking the success he’s seen first-hand in East London.  Next up, we’ve got a cracking question from Klara.  Klara’s looking to buy her first investment property, but she wants to know the best way she can bag herself a deal.  Should she find a reliable and reputable sourcing company or save herself some pennies and get deal hunting?  Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for this week’s listeners.  Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK340: Should I gamble on proposed Crossrail 2 plans? PLUS: How do I get a deal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions!  Getting us started this week is Kieran.  Kieran is an estate agent in the East London area, and over the past 14 years he’s watched the market go from strength to strength.  So, when he came into £200,000 in inheritance, he of course wanted to get involved as he knows the area well and has built up a good network.  He’s recently witnessed the success of the Crossrail plans and the growth it’s brought to London with it, and it got him wondering about Crossrail 2.  He’d love to know whether he should expand his search to the home counties as the proposed plans for Crossrail 2 could have these areas mimicking the success he’s seen first-hand in East London.  Next up, we’ve got a cracking question from Klara.  Klara’s looking to buy her first investment property, but she wants to know the best way she can bag herself a deal.  Should she find a reliable and reputable sourcing company or save herself some pennies and get deal hunting?  Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for this week’s listeners.  Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions! 

Getting us started this week is Kieran. 

Kieran is an estate agent in the East London area, and over the past 14 years he’s watched the market go from strength to strength. 

So, when he came into £200,000 in inheritance, he of course wanted to get involved as he knows the area well and has built up a good network. 

He’s recently witnessed the success of the Crossrail plans and the growth it’s brought to London with it, and it got him wondering about Crossrail 2. 

He’d love to know whether he should expand his search to the home counties as the proposed plans for Crossrail 2 could have these areas mimicking the success he’s seen first-hand in East London. 

Next up, we’ve got a cracking question from Klara. 

Klara’s looking to buy her first investment property, but she wants to know the best way she can bag herself a deal. 

Should she find a reliable and reputable sourcing company or save herself some pennies and get deal hunting? 

Tune in to find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for this week’s listeners. 

Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 572 TPP485: Is the property boom over? (Half time report) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp485-is-the-property-boom-over-half-time-report How are Rob & Rob’s predictions faring? It’s been a bonkers start to the year, and it’s fair to say that a lot of unpredictable things have happened.  So, we thought it’s about time we do a little check-in on how Rob & Rob’s predictions are faring at the half-way point.  From top performing cities to national property growth, the London market, inflation, Bitcoin and so much more… the guys placed their bets on what would happen in 2022.  So, tune in as we dig into the numbers and see how right (or wrong) they are so far!  Plus, they’ll be answering the question that’s on everyone’s lips right now – is the property boom coming to an end?  In the news  This week’s news story could divide our listeners, as depending on how you view the world this could be great news or really worrying as UK mortgage lenders told they can scrap affordability rule for buyers.  It’s official, the Bank of England have scraped affordability rules and buyers will no longer need to undergo a stress test.  Could this be incredible as it helps more people get their foot on the ladder or is it a recipe for disaster with a potential repeat of 2008?  What do Rob & Rob think?  Portfolio news  Now for some super exciting news about Portfolio!  We’ve officially introduced ApplePay into the app, making investing just that little bit easier.  If you’d like to find out more, you can do that here.  Hub Extra  If your TBR (to be read) list wasn’t already long enough we’ve got a cracking book recommendation coming your way!  You know we love a good self-improvement book here at Property Hub and Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman is the time management book with a twist that you need in your life.  We roughly get four thousand weeks in our lifetimes, but that doesn’t mean you’ll accomplish everything you want to in life, and this book will help you come to terms with that.  Nothing can ever be perfect, and whilst that can feel like a bitter pill to swallow, it’s okay, and Oliver highlights the beauty of constructing a meaningful life and embracing your limitations.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP485: Is the property boom over? (Half time report) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How are Rob & Rob’s predictions faring? It’s been a bonkers start to the year, and it’s fair to say that a lot of unpredictable things have happened.  So, we thought it’s about time we do a little check-in on how Rob & Rob’s predictions are faring at the half-way point.  From top performing cities to national property growth, the London market, inflation, Bitcoin and so much more… the guys placed their bets on what would happen in 2022.  So, tune in as we dig into the numbers and see how right (or wrong) they are so far!  Plus, they’ll be answering the question that’s on everyone’s lips right now – is the property boom coming to an end?  In the news  This week’s news story could divide our listeners, as depending on how you view the world this could be great news or really worrying as UK mortgage lenders told they can scrap affordability rule for buyers.  It’s official, the Bank of England have scraped affordability rules and buyers will no longer need to undergo a stress test.  Could this be incredible as it helps more people get their foot on the ladder or is it a recipe for disaster with a potential repeat of 2008?  What do Rob & Rob think?  Portfolio news  Now for some super exciting news about Portfolio!  We’ve officially introduced ApplePay into the app, making investing just that little bit easier.  If you’d like to find out more, you can do that here.  Hub Extra  If your TBR (to be read) list wasn’t already long enough we’ve got a cracking book recommendation coming your way!  You know we love a good self-improvement book here at Property Hub and Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman is the time management book with a twist that you need in your life.  We roughly get four thousand weeks in our lifetimes, but that doesn’t mean you’ll accomplish everything you want to in life, and this book will help you come to terms with that.  Nothing can ever be perfect, and whilst that can feel like a bitter pill to swallow, it’s okay, and Oliver highlights the beauty of constructing a meaningful life and embracing your limitations.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How are Rob & Rob’s predictions faring?

It’s been a bonkers start to the year, and it’s fair to say that a lot of unpredictable things have happened. 

So, we thought it’s about time we do a little check-in on how Rob & Rob’s predictions are faring at the half-way point. 

From top performing cities to national property growth, the London market, inflation, Bitcoin and so much more… the guys placed their bets on what would happen in 2022. 

So, tune in as we dig into the numbers and see how right (or wrong) they are so far! 

Plus, they’ll be answering the question that’s on everyone’s lips right now – is the property boom coming to an end? 

In the news 

This week’s news story could divide our listeners, as depending on how you view the world this could be great news or really worrying as UK mortgage lenders told they can scrap affordability rule for buyers. 

It’s official, the Bank of England have scraped affordability rules and buyers will no longer need to undergo a stress test. 

Could this be incredible as it helps more people get their foot on the ladder or is it a recipe for disaster with a potential repeat of 2008? 

What do Rob & Rob think? 

Portfolio news 

Now for some super exciting news about Portfolio! 

We’ve officially introduced ApplePay into the app, making investing just that little bit easier. 

If you’d like to find out more, you can do that here. 

Hub Extra 

If your TBR (to be read) list wasn’t already long enough we’ve got a cracking book recommendation coming your way! 

You know we love a good self-improvement book here at Property Hub and Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman is the time management book with a twist that you need in your life. 

We roughly get four thousand weeks in our lifetimes, but that doesn’t mean you’ll accomplish everything you want to in life, and this book will help you come to terms with that. 

Nothing can ever be perfect, and whilst that can feel like a bitter pill to swallow, it’s okay, and Oliver highlights the beauty of constructing a meaningful life and embracing your limitations. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1324 ASK339: How close am I to financial freedom? PLUS? What do I need to know about buying with tenants in-situ? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask339-how-close-am-i-to-financial-freedom-plus-wh It’s our favourite time of the week! Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions.  Getting us started this week is Dan.  Dan currently has a portfolio comprising of 4 properties, one of which he lives in. These aren’t massively leveraged, and he’s got a fair bit of combined equity but he’s not quite sure how much.  What he wants to know is how can he figure out how close he is to the financial freedom he’s been dreaming of?  Next up we’ve got a cracking question from Colin.  Colin and his business partner have been working their way through The Property Podcast back catalogue and have now kickstarted their property investment journey.  They’re now underway with their first Buy-to-Let investments - two off-market properties with tenants in-situ in the North West.   Their offers have been accepted and they’ve managed to secure lending, but what they want to know is Rob & Rob’s top five tips for preparing to purchase properties with tenants in-situ!  Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK339: How close am I to financial freedom? PLUS? What do I need to know about buying with tenants in-situ? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s our favourite time of the week! Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions.  Getting us started this week is Dan.  Dan currently has a portfolio comprising of 4 properties, one of which he lives in. These aren’t massively leveraged, and he’s got a fair bit of combined equity but he’s not quite sure how much.  What he wants to know is how can he figure out how close he is to the financial freedom he’s been dreaming of?  Next up we’ve got a cracking question from Colin.  Colin and his business partner have been working their way through The Property Podcast back catalogue and have now kickstarted their property investment journey.  They’re now underway with their first Buy-to-Let investments - two off-market properties with tenants in-situ in the North West.   Their offers have been accepted and they’ve managed to secure lending, but what they want to know is Rob & Rob’s top five tips for preparing to purchase properties with tenants in-situ!  Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s our favourite time of the week! Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions. 

Getting us started this week is Dan. 

Dan currently has a portfolio comprising of 4 properties, one of which he lives in. These aren’t massively leveraged, and he’s got a fair bit of combined equity but he’s not quite sure how much. 

What he wants to know is how can he figure out how close he is to the financial freedom he’s been dreaming of? 

Next up we’ve got a cracking question from Colin. 

Colin and his business partner have been working their way through The Property Podcast back catalogue and have now kickstarted their property investment journey. 

They’re now underway with their first Buy-to-Let investments - two off-market properties with tenants in-situ in the North West.  

Their offers have been accepted and they’ve managed to secure lending, but what they want to know is Rob & Rob’s top five tips for preparing to purchase properties with tenants in-situ! 

Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 526 TPP484: 5 Investment Principles That Will Make You Wealthy https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp484-5-investment-principals-that-will-make-you These investing principles will help you prosper  The world is a strange place at the moment and it’s certainly a difficult one to navigate, especially in the world of investing.  It’s the most interesting time for not only the property market but every market out there.  If you joined us on the podcast last week or have managed to get your hands on Rob D’s new book you’ll know exactly where we are right now and what the financial environment of the future will look like, giving you that edge when you’re deciding what to invest in.  But we’re about to make it even easier for you as Rob & Rob reveal the five investment principles that will make you wealthy. If you harness these principles not only will navigating the market become easier for you, but you’ll prosper as a result.  So be sure to tune in – you won’t want to miss out on this.  In the news We’ve got a huge news story for you this week, in fact, it’s so big we think we’re going to have to cover it in a lot more detail over the coming weeks.  And there’s plenty of headlines as the government have released a white paper on how they plan to create a fairer private rental sector.  Now there’s a lot to dig further into but some of the biggest headlines were the end of section 21 and new legislation involving tenants and their pets.  Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say.  Hub Extra  Now we don’t usually give out an anti-recommendation but there’s a first for everything!  Rob B was excited to get his hands on the Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, but was pretty disappointed as he didn’t think it was worth the hype. Not every recommendation is a winner but this one was a hard hitter as it’s got so many amazing reviews...  But don’t worry, we can’t let you walk away without a good recommendation! Thankfully Rob stumbled across Dopesick on Disney+ which follows the same story of the Sackler family and their involvement in the opioid crisis in America.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP484: 5 Investment Principles That Will Make You Wealthy full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub These investing principles will help you prosper  The world is a strange place at the moment and it’s certainly a difficult one to navigate, especially in the world of investing.  It’s the most interesting time for not only the property market but every market out there.  If you joined us on the podcast last week or have managed to get your hands on Rob D’s new book you’ll know exactly where we are right now and what the financial environment of the future will look like, giving you that edge when you’re deciding what to invest in.  But we’re about to make it even easier for you as Rob & Rob reveal the five investment principles that will make you wealthy. If you harness these principles not only will navigating the market become easier for you, but you’ll prosper as a result.  So be sure to tune in – you won’t want to miss out on this.  In the news We’ve got a huge news story for you this week, in fact, it’s so big we think we’re going to have to cover it in a lot more detail over the coming weeks.  And there’s plenty of headlines as the government have released a white paper on how they plan to create a fairer private rental sector.  Now there’s a lot to dig further into but some of the biggest headlines were the end of section 21 and new legislation involving tenants and their pets.  Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say.  Hub Extra  Now we don’t usually give out an anti-recommendation but there’s a first for everything!  Rob B was excited to get his hands on the Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, but was pretty disappointed as he didn’t think it was worth the hype. Not every recommendation is a winner but this one was a hard hitter as it’s got so many amazing reviews...  But don’t worry, we can’t let you walk away without a good recommendation! Thankfully Rob stumbled across Dopesick on Disney+ which follows the same story of the Sackler family and their involvement in the opioid crisis in America.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. These investing principles will help you prosper 

The world is a strange place at the moment and it’s certainly a difficult one to navigate, especially in the world of investing. 

It’s the most interesting time for not only the property market but every market out there. 

If you joined us on the podcast last week or have managed to get your hands on Rob D’s new book you’ll know exactly where we are right now and what the financial environment of the future will look like, giving you that edge when you’re deciding what to invest in. 

But we’re about to make it even easier for you as Rob & Rob reveal the five investment principles that will make you wealthy. If you harness these principles not only will navigating the market become easier for you, but you’ll prosper as a result. 

So be sure to tune in – you won’t want to miss out on this. 

In the news

We’ve got a huge news story for you this week, in fact, it’s so big we think we’re going to have to cover it in a lot more detail over the coming weeks. 

And there’s plenty of headlines as the government have released a white paper on how they plan to create a fairer private rental sector. 

Now there’s a lot to dig further into but some of the biggest headlines were the end of section 21 and new legislation involving tenants and their pets. 

Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say. 

Hub Extra 

Now we don’t usually give out an anti-recommendation but there’s a first for everything! 

Rob B was excited to get his hands on the Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, but was pretty disappointed as he didn’t think it was worth the hype. Not every recommendation is a winner but this one was a hard hitter as it’s got so many amazing reviews... 

But don’t worry, we can’t let you walk away without a good recommendation! Thankfully Rob stumbled across Dopesick on Disney+ which follows the same story of the Sackler family and their involvement in the opioid crisis in America. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1572 ASK338: Is remortgaging risky? PLUS: Should I buy in an expanding village? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask338-is-remortgaging-risky-plus-should-i-buy-in Rob & Rob have two fascinating questions to answer this week!  First up is Lukas, who’s asking a question right of the back of attending a webinar (a seriously dedicated listener!). Now the market is hot, Lukas has got an opportunity to pull cash out of his properties.   However, he refinanced a property in the past only to have it valued under what he paid for it. As Lukas thinks there will be a crash in the next 2-3 years he’s worried about prices dropping in a crash leaving him over leveraged.  Rob & Rob have some excellent advice for avoiding this trap – and also some cautionary words about a crash.  Next up is George from Bristol, who’s in the process of buying a home to live in. It’s in a village, which isn’t something we usually discuss on the podcast, but as it’s for George to live in rather than a rental. However, he’s discovered that there is planning permission for homes that will double the size of the village.   So now he wants to know, will this extra supply negatively affect house prices? Rob D has seen this explosive growth in houses happen before so he’s pretty sure he knows what is likely to happen next.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK338: Is remortgaging risky? PLUS: Should I buy in an expanding village? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob have two fascinating questions to answer this week!  First up is Lukas, who’s asking a question right of the back of attending a webinar (a seriously dedicated listener!). Now the market is hot, Lukas has got an opportunity to pull cash out of his properties.   However, he refinanced a property in the past only to have it valued under what he paid for it. As Lukas thinks there will be a crash in the next 2-3 years he’s worried about prices dropping in a crash leaving him over leveraged.  Rob & Rob have some excellent advice for avoiding this trap – and also some cautionary words about a crash.  Next up is George from Bristol, who’s in the process of buying a home to live in. It’s in a village, which isn’t something we usually discuss on the podcast, but as it’s for George to live in rather than a rental. However, he’s discovered that there is planning permission for homes that will double the size of the village.   So now he wants to know, will this extra supply negatively affect house prices? Rob D has seen this explosive growth in houses happen before so he’s pretty sure he knows what is likely to happen next.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob have two fascinating questions to answer this week! 

First up is Lukas, who’s asking a question right of the back of attending a webinar (a seriously dedicated listener!). Now the market is hot, Lukas has got an opportunity to pull cash out of his properties.  

However, he refinanced a property in the past only to have it valued under what he paid for it. As Lukas thinks there will be a crash in the next 2-3 years he’s worried about prices dropping in a crash leaving him over leveraged. 

Rob & Rob have some excellent advice for avoiding this trap – and also some cautionary words about a crash. 

Next up is George from Bristol, who’s in the process of buying a home to live in. It’s in a village, which isn’t something we usually discuss on the podcast, but as it’s for George to live in rather than a rental. However, he’s discovered that there is planning permission for homes that will double the size of the village.  

So now he wants to know, will this extra supply negatively affect house prices? Rob D has seen this explosive growth in houses happen before so he’s pretty sure he knows what is likely to happen next. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 526 TPP483: The Price Of Money: How to prosper in a financial world that's rigged against you https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp483-the-price-of-money-how-to-prosper-in-a-fina Do you understand the financial landscape?  This has to be in our top 10 MUST listen podcast episodes - and it’s a big one.  With 50 years of financial history to run through Rob & Rob have got plenty to cover. They’ll start with the HUGE event in 1971 that completely transformed everything about the world of money, what has played out ever since and how it’s going to affect what’s to come.  Once you understand what’s going to come next, you’ll be well on your way to better position yourself to make smart investment decisions, so you definitely won't want to miss this.  In the news   With the government leaking stories that their next announcement was going to completely transform the market we were eagerly awaiting what they had to say.  And to be honest, we were sort of disappointed as their huge announcement was that they’re planning on extending the right to buy scheme to housing associations.  What do the guys have to say about this ‘transformational’ announcement?  Hub Extra  Of course, this week's Hub Extra has to be none other than Rob D’s new book, The Price of Money.  If you loved this episode, you really do need to get your hands on it as it will completely alter the way you view the financial world taking you deeper than a single podcast episode ever could.  There’s also some additional perks for anyone that purchases it in the first week (including a mini-podcast series, the chance to have lunch with Rob and a live Q&A session!).   Keen to add it to your must-read list? You can purchase it right here.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP483: The Price Of Money: How to prosper in a financial world that's rigged against you full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Do you understand the financial landscape?  This has to be in our top 10 MUST listen podcast episodes - and it’s a big one.  With 50 years of financial history to run through Rob & Rob have got plenty to cover. They’ll start with the HUGE event in 1971 that completely transformed everything about the world of money, what has played out ever since and how it’s going to affect what’s to come.  Once you understand what’s going to come next, you’ll be well on your way to better position yourself to make smart investment decisions, so you definitely won't want to miss this.  In the news   With the government leaking stories that their next announcement was going to completely transform the market we were eagerly awaiting what they had to say.  And to be honest, we were sort of disappointed as their huge announcement was that they’re planning on extending the right to buy scheme to housing associations.  What do the guys have to say about this ‘transformational’ announcement?  Hub Extra  Of course, this week's Hub Extra has to be none other than Rob D’s new book, The Price of Money.  If you loved this episode, you really do need to get your hands on it as it will completely alter the way you view the financial world taking you deeper than a single podcast episode ever could.  There’s also some additional perks for anyone that purchases it in the first week (including a mini-podcast series, the chance to have lunch with Rob and a live Q&A session!).   Keen to add it to your must-read list? You can purchase it right here.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Do you understand the financial landscape? 

This has to be in our top 10 MUST listen podcast episodes - and it’s a big one. 

With 50 years of financial history to run through Rob & Rob have got plenty to cover.

They’ll start with the HUGE event in 1971 that completely transformed everything about the world of money, what has played out ever since and how it’s going to affect what’s to come. 

Once you understand what’s going to come next, you’ll be well on your way to better position yourself to make smart investment decisions, so you definitely won't want to miss this. 

In the news  

With the government leaking stories that their next announcement was going to completely transform the market we were eagerly awaiting what they had to say. 

And to be honest, we were sort of disappointed as their huge announcement was that they’re planning on extending the right to buy scheme to housing associations. 

What do the guys have to say about this ‘transformational’ announcement? 

Hub Extra 

Of course, this week's Hub Extra has to be none other than Rob D’s new book, The Price of Money. 

If you loved this episode, you really do need to get your hands on it as it will completely alter the way you view the financial world taking you deeper than a single podcast episode ever could. 

There’s also some additional perks for anyone that purchases it in the first week (including a mini-podcast series, the chance to have lunch with Rob and a live Q&A session!).  

Keen to add it to your must-read list? You can purchase it right here. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1736 ASK337: Will a recession affect property prices? PLUS: What do you need to know about Making Tax Digital? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask337-will-a-recession-affect-property-prices-plu It’s Tuesday and that means Rob & Rob are back answering your questions!  First up is Ash. She’s a huge fan of the podcast and especially looks forward to the Market Updates. So, it’s no surprise that she’s noticed the economic warnings that a recession is likely in the UK this year.   Indeed, just yesterday leading economist Dr Gerard Lyons told the BBC: “A recession is likely in the UK and, I think, a recession is likely across Western Europe.” Which is pretty direct, especially for an economist.  So, Ash wants to know, what will a recession mean for property prices? Is now a bad time to buy if there is going to be a downturn? A great question, and one Rob D is especially well placed to answer, having just finished a book on how money actually works.  Next up is Pete, who controversially doesn’t have a question, but instead has opted to issue a warning! We’ll let Pete off this rebellious change to our format because he has an important warning about new tax rules that will affect almost all landlords.  Even though it’s not strictly a question, Rob & Rob still have some helpful advice on how to prepare for the tax changes so that you’re not caught out.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK337: Will a recession affect property prices? PLUS: What do you need to know about Making Tax Digital? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and that means Rob & Rob are back answering your questions!  First up is Ash. She’s a huge fan of the podcast and especially looks forward to the Market Updates. So, it’s no surprise that she’s noticed the economic warnings that a recession is likely in the UK this year.   Indeed, just yesterday leading economist Dr Gerard Lyons told the BBC: “A recession is likely in the UK and, I think, a recession is likely across Western Europe.” Which is pretty direct, especially for an economist.  So, Ash wants to know, what will a recession mean for property prices? Is now a bad time to buy if there is going to be a downturn? A great question, and one Rob D is especially well placed to answer, having just finished a book on how money actually works.  Next up is Pete, who controversially doesn’t have a question, but instead has opted to issue a warning! We’ll let Pete off this rebellious change to our format because he has an important warning about new tax rules that will affect almost all landlords.  Even though it’s not strictly a question, Rob & Rob still have some helpful advice on how to prepare for the tax changes so that you’re not caught out.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and that means Rob & Rob are back answering your questions! 

First up is Ash. She’s a huge fan of the podcast and especially looks forward to the Market Updates. So, it’s no surprise that she’s noticed the economic warnings that a recession is likely in the UK this year.  

Indeed, just yesterday leading economist Dr Gerard Lyons told the BBC: “A recession is likely in the UK and, I think, a recession is likely across Western Europe.” Which is pretty direct, especially for an economist. 

So, Ash wants to know, what will a recession mean for property prices? Is now a bad time to buy if there is going to be a downturn? A great question, and one Rob D is especially well placed to answer, having just finished a book on how money actually works. 

Next up is Pete, who controversially doesn’t have a question, but instead has opted to issue a warning! We’ll let Pete off this rebellious change to our format because he has an important warning about new tax rules that will affect almost all landlords. 

Even though it’s not strictly a question, Rob & Rob still have some helpful advice on how to prepare for the tax changes so that you’re not caught out. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 522 TPP 482: Inflation: Understand it and win big https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp-482-inflation-understand-it-and-win-big Inflation can change the entire way you invest  Inflation is the word on everyone's lips at the moment, but do you truly understand it?  It’s a complicated topic and with the rise in living costs it can be tempting to just try and block it out, but you’d be doing yourself a massive injustice.  When you truly understand inflation, you can use it to your advantage and have the opportunity to win big!  So, make sure you don’t miss out on this one!  In the news We couldn’t quite believe our eyes when we saw this headline...  When the words ‘landlords’ and ‘tax’ are in the same headline it’s almost never good news, but this one, whilst it’s just a rumour, sounds fairly positive.  We know we’re crossing our fingers as Property Investor Post have reported Landlords could receive tax breaks to sell up.  Is it too good to be true?   Hub Extra If you loved this episode, then you’re going to love this week's Hub Extra!  Rob & Rob revealed some pretty shocking numbers today, and we know you’ll be keen to see those numbers and graphs for yourself.  Thankfully, Rob D has broken everything down in just 12 minutes in our latest YouTube video.  But it doesn’t end there!   If you joined us last week, you’ll know Rob D’s new book will be landing next week! If you want to be the one of the first to get your hands on his latest book you can sign-up for notifications here.  We promise, it’ll be worth your while and if you purchase it in the first week, there's a few extra perks in store for you.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP 482: Inflation: Understand it and win big full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Inflation can change the entire way you invest  Inflation is the word on everyone's lips at the moment, but do you truly understand it?  It’s a complicated topic and with the rise in living costs it can be tempting to just try and block it out, but you’d be doing yourself a massive injustice.  When you truly understand inflation, you can use it to your advantage and have the opportunity to win big!  So, make sure you don’t miss out on this one!  In the news We couldn’t quite believe our eyes when we saw this headline...  When the words ‘landlords’ and ‘tax’ are in the same headline it’s almost never good news, but this one, whilst it’s just a rumour, sounds fairly positive.  We know we’re crossing our fingers as Property Investor Post have reported Landlords could receive tax breaks to sell up.  Is it too good to be true?   Hub Extra If you loved this episode, then you’re going to love this week's Hub Extra!  Rob & Rob revealed some pretty shocking numbers today, and we know you’ll be keen to see those numbers and graphs for yourself.  Thankfully, Rob D has broken everything down in just 12 minutes in our latest YouTube video.  But it doesn’t end there!   If you joined us last week, you’ll know Rob D’s new book will be landing next week! If you want to be the one of the first to get your hands on his latest book you can sign-up for notifications here.  We promise, it’ll be worth your while and if you purchase it in the first week, there's a few extra perks in store for you.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Inflation can change the entire way you invest 

Inflation is the word on everyone's lips at the moment, but do you truly understand it? 

It’s a complicated topic and with the rise in living costs it can be tempting to just try and block it out, but you’d be doing yourself a massive injustice. 

When you truly understand inflation, you can use it to your advantage and have the opportunity to win big! 

So, make sure you don’t miss out on this one! 

In the news

We couldn’t quite believe our eyes when we saw this headline... 

When the words ‘landlords’ and ‘tax’ are in the same headline it’s almost never good news, but this one, whilst it’s just a rumour, sounds fairly positive. 

We know we’re crossing our fingers as Property Investor Post have reported Landlords could receive tax breaks to sell up. 

Is it too good to be true?  

Hub Extra

If you loved this episode, then you’re going to love this week's Hub Extra! 

Rob & Rob revealed some pretty shocking numbers today, and we know you’ll be keen to see those numbers and graphs for yourself. 

Thankfully, Rob D has broken everything down in just 12 minutes in our latest YouTube video. 

But it doesn’t end there!  

If you joined us last week, you’ll know Rob D’s new book will be landing next week! If you want to be the one of the first to get your hands on his latest book you can sign-up for notifications here. 

We promise, it’ll be worth your while and if you purchase it in the first week, there's a few extra perks in store for you. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1665 ASK336: Should I invest before buying my own home? PLUS: What software do you use? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask336-should-i-invest-before-buying-my-own-home-p Rob & Rob are back with some more listener questions!  Starting us off this week is Jack.  Jack and his partner have recently sold their first property and have moved back in with family whilst they search for their new home.  Of course, this means they’ve got a chunk of cash lying around at the minute and Jack is wondering what they should do with it.  As they’re hoping to purchase their first investment property soon should they dip into this cash and use it for a deposit to buy their investment property instead of a home for themselves?  Their residential home will be higher in value than any investment property they purchase, so with this in mind and the stamp duty implications do Rob & Rob think they should buy the investment property before their home?  Next up we’ve got another great question from Joe.  Joe’s a young landlord and currently has one property that he rents out as a holiday let.  He’s hoping to expand his portfolio, but before he does, he wants to make sure he’s prepared.   As his portfolio increases, he’d like to ensure he can keep it as professional as possible and easy to manage so he can crunch all the numbers, keeping a watchful eye on his finances.  He’s had a look on the market and has come across Lendlord. What he wants to know is, is there any magical software out there that Rob & Rob currently use and would recommend OR do they keep it classic with a good old trusty excel sheet?  Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK336: Should I invest before buying my own home? PLUS: What software do you use? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with some more listener questions!  Starting us off this week is Jack.  Jack and his partner have recently sold their first property and have moved back in with family whilst they search for their new home.  Of course, this means they’ve got a chunk of cash lying around at the minute and Jack is wondering what they should do with it.  As they’re hoping to purchase their first investment property soon should they dip into this cash and use it for a deposit to buy their investment property instead of a home for themselves?  Their residential home will be higher in value than any investment property they purchase, so with this in mind and the stamp duty implications do Rob & Rob think they should buy the investment property before their home?  Next up we’ve got another great question from Joe.  Joe’s a young landlord and currently has one property that he rents out as a holiday let.  He’s hoping to expand his portfolio, but before he does, he wants to make sure he’s prepared.   As his portfolio increases, he’d like to ensure he can keep it as professional as possible and easy to manage so he can crunch all the numbers, keeping a watchful eye on his finances.  He’s had a look on the market and has come across Lendlord. What he wants to know is, is there any magical software out there that Rob & Rob currently use and would recommend OR do they keep it classic with a good old trusty excel sheet?  Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back with some more listener questions! 

Starting us off this week is Jack. 

Jack and his partner have recently sold their first property and have moved back in with family whilst they search for their new home. 

Of course, this means they’ve got a chunk of cash lying around at the minute and Jack is wondering what they should do with it. 

As they’re hoping to purchase their first investment property soon should they dip into this cash and use it for a deposit to buy their investment property instead of a home for themselves? 

Their residential home will be higher in value than any investment property they purchase, so with this in mind and the stamp duty implications do Rob & Rob think they should buy the investment property before their home? 

Next up we’ve got another great question from Joe. 

Joe’s a young landlord and currently has one property that he rents out as a holiday let. 

He’s hoping to expand his portfolio, but before he does, he wants to make sure he’s prepared.  

As his portfolio increases, he’d like to ensure he can keep it as professional as possible and easy to manage so he can crunch all the numbers, keeping a watchful eye on his finances. 

He’s had a look on the market and has come across Lendlord. What he wants to know is, is there any magical software out there that Rob & Rob currently use and would recommend OR do they keep it classic with a good old trusty excel sheet? 

Tune in and hear what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 527 TPP481: June Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp481-june-market-update New book incoming!  Yes, you read that right! We are so excited to announce that Rob D is releasing a new book on June 16th!  But, if like us, you just can’t wait any longer, just sign-up here and we’ll send you a preview chapter to get your teeth stuck into.  Plus, we’ve got some special surprises lined up for everyone who purchases the book in its first week, so we’ll send you a reminder on the release day, so you don’t miss out!  It’s the June Market Update!  Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and what a busy month it’s been!  There’s almost too much to talk about, but don’t worry we’ve selected the best and most important headlines of the month for this Property Podcast.  Macro Economy  How do I get the £400 energy grant and the £650 one-off payment?  House Prices  Michael Gove is right about one thing: building more homes won’t solve anything  Which housing markets are most exposed to the coming interest-rate storm?  Cost-of-living crisis to halt surge in house prices  Slowdown ahead for UK housing market  Record house prices see 4.3m homes pushed into a higher stamp duty bracket  Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index  Rents  Zoopla Rental Market Report  Government to deliver ‘new deal’ for renters  Sadiq Khan: I am calling on the prime minister to freeze London rents now  Mortgages  The Nottingham loosens BTL criteria  The Mortgage Works reduces limited company BTL rates  Other News  Will the Crossrail effect give a boost to house prices along the Elizabeth line?  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP481: June Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub New book incoming!  Yes, you read that right! We are so excited to announce that Rob D is releasing a new book on June 16th!  But, if like us, you just can’t wait any longer, just sign-up here and we’ll send you a preview chapter to get your teeth stuck into.  Plus, we’ve got some special surprises lined up for everyone who purchases the book in its first week, so we’ll send you a reminder on the release day, so you don’t miss out!  It’s the June Market Update!  Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and what a busy month it’s been!  There’s almost too much to talk about, but don’t worry we’ve selected the best and most important headlines of the month for this Property Podcast.  Macro Economy  How do I get the £400 energy grant and the £650 one-off payment?  House Prices  Michael Gove is right about one thing: building more homes won’t solve anything  Which housing markets are most exposed to the coming interest-rate storm?  Cost-of-living crisis to halt surge in house prices  Slowdown ahead for UK housing market  Record house prices see 4.3m homes pushed into a higher stamp duty bracket  Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index  Rents  Zoopla Rental Market Report  Government to deliver ‘new deal’ for renters  Sadiq Khan: I am calling on the prime minister to freeze London rents now  Mortgages  The Nottingham loosens BTL criteria  The Mortgage Works reduces limited company BTL rates  Other News  Will the Crossrail effect give a boost to house prices along the Elizabeth line?  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. New book incoming! 

Yes, you read that right! We are so excited to announce that Rob D is releasing a new book on June 16th! 

But, if like us, you just can’t wait any longer, just sign-up here and we’ll send you a preview chapter to get your teeth stuck into. 

Plus, we’ve got some special surprises lined up for everyone who purchases the book in its first week, so we’ll send you a reminder on the release day, so you don’t miss out! 

It’s the June Market Update! 

Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and what a busy month it’s been! 

There’s almost too much to talk about, but don’t worry we’ve selected the best and most important headlines of the month for this Property Podcast. 

Macro Economy 

House Prices 

Rents 

Mortgages 

Other News 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1561 ASK335: Why are my offers being refused? PLUS: How do I minimise tax on a flip? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask335-why-are-my-offers-being-refused-plus-how-do We’ve got some cracking questions for you this week, so let’s dive straight in!  Kicking us off is Jessica!  Jess has been listening to the podcast for a while now, and she’s finally ready to purchase her first property.  She’s been looking around Liverpool for the past 18 months and has put in multiple offers, in various areas and price ranges but has found her offers consistently being rejected.  Even though her offers are always at asking price or above, she’s starting to wonder if being a single buyer is what’s setting her back?  So, she’s hoping Rob & Rob can give her some advice and help her get her foot on the ladder.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Ben in Birmingham.  Ben’s looking to purchase a property for £275,000 flip it and sell it for £385,000 leaving him with a healthy £30,000 in profit.   But he’s wondering if he can avoid the hefty capital gains tax on this.  He’s got a few different ideas in mind but he’s hoping Rob & Rob will be able to help him decide.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK335: Why are my offers being refused? PLUS: How do I minimise tax on a flip? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve got some cracking questions for you this week, so let’s dive straight in!  Kicking us off is Jessica!  Jess has been listening to the podcast for a while now, and she’s finally ready to purchase her first property.  She’s been looking around Liverpool for the past 18 months and has put in multiple offers, in various areas and price ranges but has found her offers consistently being rejected.  Even though her offers are always at asking price or above, she’s starting to wonder if being a single buyer is what’s setting her back?  So, she’s hoping Rob & Rob can give her some advice and help her get her foot on the ladder.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Ben in Birmingham.  Ben’s looking to purchase a property for £275,000 flip it and sell it for £385,000 leaving him with a healthy £30,000 in profit.   But he’s wondering if he can avoid the hefty capital gains tax on this.  He’s got a few different ideas in mind but he’s hoping Rob & Rob will be able to help him decide.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve got some cracking questions for you this week, so let’s dive straight in! 

Kicking us off is Jessica! 

Jess has been listening to the podcast for a while now, and she’s finally ready to purchase her first property. 

She’s been looking around Liverpool for the past 18 months and has put in multiple offers, in various areas and price ranges but has found her offers consistently being rejected. 

Even though her offers are always at asking price or above, she’s starting to wonder if being a single buyer is what’s setting her back? 

So, she’s hoping Rob & Rob can give her some advice and help her get her foot on the ladder. 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Ben in Birmingham. 

Ben’s looking to purchase a property for £275,000 flip it and sell it for £385,000 leaving him with a healthy £30,000 in profit.  

But he’s wondering if he can avoid the hefty capital gains tax on this. 

He’s got a few different ideas in mind but he’s hoping Rob & Rob will be able to help him decide. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 562 TPP480: How to add value to your home(screen) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp480-how-to-add-value-to-your-home-screen Time waster to time saver Our phones could be our own worst enemy or our best friend, with almost everything available right at our fingertips it’s easy to waste hours upon hours just aimlessly scrolling through your phone.  With every app fighting for your attention, even once you’ve put your phone down those pesky notifications can rear their ugly head and ruin any sort of productivity.  But don’t worry, we’re not about to go all anti-mobile on you here, because with a few handy apps and tricks, you can easily turn that time waster into a time saver.  Today on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing the apps that have helped them reclaim some of the time back in their day, making them more efficient investors and better people in general.  In the news  Today’s headline definitely is one worth digging into as Letting Agent Today report the Tenancy lifecycle has been transformed by the pandemic.  The pandemic certainly impacted everyone in a multitude of ways, so it’s no wonder that it’s also changed the tenants think about moving.  What have the guys got to say about this?  Hub Extra  This week's Hub Extra might seem a bit of a given...  If you love hearing all the handy resources, tips and tricks we share weekly on the podcasts Hub Extra you’ll be happy to know there’s plenty more where that came from!  If you’re not already signed up to receive our weekly Hub Extra newsletter, you’re seriously missing out!  But don’t worry, there’s no time like the present, you can sign up for a free Hubber account right here and Hub Extra will land in your inbox every Friday!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP480: How to add value to your home(screen) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Time waster to time saver Our phones could be our own worst enemy or our best friend, with almost everything available right at our fingertips it’s easy to waste hours upon hours just aimlessly scrolling through your phone.  With every app fighting for your attention, even once you’ve put your phone down those pesky notifications can rear their ugly head and ruin any sort of productivity.  But don’t worry, we’re not about to go all anti-mobile on you here, because with a few handy apps and tricks, you can easily turn that time waster into a time saver.  Today on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing the apps that have helped them reclaim some of the time back in their day, making them more efficient investors and better people in general.  In the news  Today’s headline definitely is one worth digging into as Letting Agent Today report the Tenancy lifecycle has been transformed by the pandemic.  The pandemic certainly impacted everyone in a multitude of ways, so it’s no wonder that it’s also changed the tenants think about moving.  What have the guys got to say about this?  Hub Extra  This week's Hub Extra might seem a bit of a given...  If you love hearing all the handy resources, tips and tricks we share weekly on the podcasts Hub Extra you’ll be happy to know there’s plenty more where that came from!  If you’re not already signed up to receive our weekly Hub Extra newsletter, you’re seriously missing out!  But don’t worry, there’s no time like the present, you can sign up for a free Hubber account right here and Hub Extra will land in your inbox every Friday!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Time waster to time saver

Our phones could be our own worst enemy or our best friend, with almost everything available right at our fingertips it’s easy to waste hours upon hours just aimlessly scrolling through your phone. 

With every app fighting for your attention, even once you’ve put your phone down those pesky notifications can rear their ugly head and ruin any sort of productivity. 

But don’t worry, we’re not about to go all anti-mobile on you here, because with a few handy apps and tricks, you can easily turn that time waster into a time saver. 

Today on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing the apps that have helped them reclaim some of the time back in their day, making them more efficient investors and better people in general. 

In the news 

Today’s headline definitely is one worth digging into as Letting Agent Today report the Tenancy lifecycle has been transformed by the pandemic. 

The pandemic certainly impacted everyone in a multitude of ways, so it’s no wonder that it’s also changed the tenants think about moving. 

What have the guys got to say about this? 

Hub Extra 

This week's Hub Extra might seem a bit of a given... 

If you love hearing all the handy resources, tips and tricks we share weekly on the podcasts Hub Extra you’ll be happy to know there’s plenty more where that came from! 

If you’re not already signed up to receive our weekly Hub Extra newsletter, you’re seriously missing out! 

But don’t worry, there’s no time like the present, you can sign up for a free Hubber account right here and Hub Extra will land in your inbox every Friday! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2130 ASK334: What if tenants don't pay? PLUS: How do I stop getting outbid? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask334-what-if-tenants-dont-pay-plus-how-do-i-stop The guys are back with another round of listener questions!  And this week we’ve got a double whammy!  We usually answer one question per listener but when the questions are this good, we just can’t say no to answering both, so let’s dive right into Alexis’ questions.  Alexis and her husband live in Manchester, and they’ve been trying to purchase a property for the last year, but due to the booming market, they’ve not been able to secure a property yet.  They put their first offer down back in April and they’ve put multiple offers down since, but each time they keep getting outbid and the houses end up selling above market value.  What Alexis wants to know is how do they stop getting outbid? And is it even possible in a hot market or does she need to bite the bullet and buy any property she can get her hands on just so they can get into the market?  Her next question is all about tenants.   Alexis’ neighbour is also a landlord and unfortunately, her tenants haven’t been paying their rent. Alexis knows that you can get insurance to help protect you in these circumstances, but what happens if you have multiple properties in the same boat as this would hugely impact cashflow.  Alexis wants Rob & Rob’s advice on what to do if her tenants don’t pay their rent.  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for her.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK334: What if tenants don't pay? PLUS: How do I stop getting outbid? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The guys are back with another round of listener questions!  And this week we’ve got a double whammy!  We usually answer one question per listener but when the questions are this good, we just can’t say no to answering both, so let’s dive right into Alexis’ questions.  Alexis and her husband live in Manchester, and they’ve been trying to purchase a property for the last year, but due to the booming market, they’ve not been able to secure a property yet.  They put their first offer down back in April and they’ve put multiple offers down since, but each time they keep getting outbid and the houses end up selling above market value.  What Alexis wants to know is how do they stop getting outbid? And is it even possible in a hot market or does she need to bite the bullet and buy any property she can get her hands on just so they can get into the market?  Her next question is all about tenants.   Alexis’ neighbour is also a landlord and unfortunately, her tenants haven’t been paying their rent. Alexis knows that you can get insurance to help protect you in these circumstances, but what happens if you have multiple properties in the same boat as this would hugely impact cashflow.  Alexis wants Rob & Rob’s advice on what to do if her tenants don’t pay their rent.  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for her.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The guys are back with another round of listener questions! 

And this week we’ve got a double whammy! 

We usually answer one question per listener but when the questions are this good, we just can’t say no to answering both, so let’s dive right into Alexis’ questions. 

Alexis and her husband live in Manchester, and they’ve been trying to purchase a property for the last year, but due to the booming market, they’ve not been able to secure a property yet. 

They put their first offer down back in April and they’ve put multiple offers down since, but each time they keep getting outbid and the houses end up selling above market value. 

What Alexis wants to know is how do they stop getting outbid? And is it even possible in a hot market or does she need to bite the bullet and buy any property she can get her hands on just so they can get into the market? 

Her next question is all about tenants.  

Alexis’ neighbour is also a landlord and unfortunately, her tenants haven’t been paying their rent. Alexis knows that you can get insurance to help protect you in these circumstances, but what happens if you have multiple properties in the same boat as this would hugely impact cashflow. 

Alexis wants Rob & Rob’s advice on what to do if her tenants don’t pay their rent. 

Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for her. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 521 TPP479: Never choose the wrong location again https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp479-never-choose-the-wrong-location-again Your cheat sheet to property research   Due diligence can seem a little intimidating, especially if you’re doing it from your desktop. With so much to research where could you possibly start?  Thankfully research expert Mary Osmond is revealing the exact framework she uses to successfully research all her properties.  She’ll run you through every single step, so you can take what you’ve learned and apply it to your next deal.  With this cheat sheet, you’ll never choose the wrong location ever again.  In the news  This week’s news story may come as a surprise to you, especially in a booming market, but according to This is Money there’s been a surge in property down valuations all across the country.  As they’ve reported ‘The bank knocked £35,000 off the price we agreed: Mortgage lenders put the brakes on runaway house prices with a surge of down valuations’  But the shocking headlines don’t stop there, as one of the sub-headlines had us choking on our morning brew as This is Money reports ‘house price growth is slowing amid predictions prices will fall 3% next year’.  But what have the guys got to say about these gloomy predictions?  Hub Extra  If you’ve ever found yourself drowning in endless internet tabs (we’re looking at you Tracey), then this week's Hub Extra is for you.  Your desktop research game will be levelled up in no-time as you save precious time thanks to this handy browser – Sidekick.  Sidekick allows you to add all your favourite apps to a nifty little sidebar, and you can also group your tabs into different sessions, so you’ll never lose that perfect property on Rightmove again as you can pop it into a category for later.  Plus, it’s got a built-in ad-blocker, search history function and tab suspension!  Is there anything this browser can’t do?  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP479: Never choose the wrong location again full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Your cheat sheet to property research   Due diligence can seem a little intimidating, especially if you’re doing it from your desktop. With so much to research where could you possibly start?  Thankfully research expert Mary Osmond is revealing the exact framework she uses to successfully research all her properties.  She’ll run you through every single step, so you can take what you’ve learned and apply it to your next deal.  With this cheat sheet, you’ll never choose the wrong location ever again.  In the news  This week’s news story may come as a surprise to you, especially in a booming market, but according to This is Money there’s been a surge in property down valuations all across the country.  As they’ve reported ‘The bank knocked £35,000 off the price we agreed: Mortgage lenders put the brakes on runaway house prices with a surge of down valuations’  But the shocking headlines don’t stop there, as one of the sub-headlines had us choking on our morning brew as This is Money reports ‘house price growth is slowing amid predictions prices will fall 3% next year’.  But what have the guys got to say about these gloomy predictions?  Hub Extra  If you’ve ever found yourself drowning in endless internet tabs (we’re looking at you Tracey), then this week's Hub Extra is for you.  Your desktop research game will be levelled up in no-time as you save precious time thanks to this handy browser – Sidekick.  Sidekick allows you to add all your favourite apps to a nifty little sidebar, and you can also group your tabs into different sessions, so you’ll never lose that perfect property on Rightmove again as you can pop it into a category for later.  Plus, it’s got a built-in ad-blocker, search history function and tab suspension!  Is there anything this browser can’t do?  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Your cheat sheet to property research  

Due diligence can seem a little intimidating, especially if you’re doing it from your desktop. With so much to research where could you possibly start? 

Thankfully research expert Mary Osmond is revealing the exact framework she uses to successfully research all her properties. 

She’ll run you through every single step, so you can take what you’ve learned and apply it to your next deal. 

With this cheat sheet, you’ll never choose the wrong location ever again. 

In the news 

This week’s news story may come as a surprise to you, especially in a booming market, but according to This is Money there’s been a surge in property down valuations all across the country. 

As they’ve reported ‘The bank knocked £35,000 off the price we agreed: Mortgage lenders put the brakes on runaway house prices with a surge of down valuations’ 

But the shocking headlines don’t stop there, as one of the sub-headlines had us choking on our morning brew as This is Money reports ‘house price growth is slowing amid predictions prices will fall 3% next year’. 

But what have the guys got to say about these gloomy predictions? 

Hub Extra 

If you’ve ever found yourself drowning in endless internet tabs (we’re looking at you Tracey), then this week's Hub Extra is for you. 

Your desktop research game will be levelled up in no-time as you save precious time thanks to this handy browser – Sidekick. 

Sidekick allows you to add all your favourite apps to a nifty little sidebar, and you can also group your tabs into different sessions, so you’ll never lose that perfect property on Rightmove again as you can pop it into a category for later. 

Plus, it’s got a built-in ad-blocker, search history function and tab suspension! 

Is there anything this browser can’t do? 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1626 ASK333: Should I buy in London now? PLUS: Do I refinance or sell my home? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask333-should-i-buy-in-london-now-plus-do-i-refina It’s Tuesday and you know what that means...   Rob & Rob are back answering some more listener questions!  We’ve got some really interesting ones this week so let's dive right in!  Our first question is all about the London market.  Our listener is looking to buy his first property in London, and after listening to our recent podcast on the 18-year property cycle (which you can catch up with here) he thinks now may be a good time to buy.  However, as a long-time listener of the podcast, he knows Rob & Rob have previously mentioned that London is typically overvalued and with the crash being around four years away is now actually a good time to buy?  Our listener wants to know if London is the exception from the 18-year cycle or does everything they mentioned in their latest podcast still ring true?  Next up, Chris has got a tough decision to make, and he’d like the guy's advice.  He’s currently on the search for a larger family home. He owns two properties, and he’s had one of them (a four-bed semi-detached) valued at around 200K, which means he’s got himself a fair bit of equity.  What he wants to know is should he sell up and use the money to buy his next home or keep the property, rent it out and release some equity to buy his new family home?  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got this week!  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK333: Should I buy in London now? PLUS: Do I refinance or sell my home? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and you know what that means...   Rob & Rob are back answering some more listener questions!  We’ve got some really interesting ones this week so let's dive right in!  Our first question is all about the London market.  Our listener is looking to buy his first property in London, and after listening to our recent podcast on the 18-year property cycle (which you can catch up with here) he thinks now may be a good time to buy.  However, as a long-time listener of the podcast, he knows Rob & Rob have previously mentioned that London is typically overvalued and with the crash being around four years away is now actually a good time to buy?  Our listener wants to know if London is the exception from the 18-year cycle or does everything they mentioned in their latest podcast still ring true?  Next up, Chris has got a tough decision to make, and he’d like the guy's advice.  He’s currently on the search for a larger family home. He owns two properties, and he’s had one of them (a four-bed semi-detached) valued at around 200K, which means he’s got himself a fair bit of equity.  What he wants to know is should he sell up and use the money to buy his next home or keep the property, rent it out and release some equity to buy his new family home?  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got this week!  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and you know what that means...  

Rob & Rob are back answering some more listener questions! 

We’ve got some really interesting ones this week so let's dive right in! 

Our first question is all about the London market. 

Our listener is looking to buy his first property in London, and after listening to our recent podcast on the 18-year property cycle (which you can catch up with here) he thinks now may be a good time to buy. 

However, as a long-time listener of the podcast, he knows Rob & Rob have previously mentioned that London is typically overvalued and with the crash being around four years away is now actually a good time to buy? 

Our listener wants to know if London is the exception from the 18-year cycle or does everything they mentioned in their latest podcast still ring true? 

Next up, Chris has got a tough decision to make, and he’d like the guy's advice. 

He’s currently on the search for a larger family home. He owns two properties, and he’s had one of them (a four-bed semi-detached) valued at around 200K, which means he’s got himself a fair bit of equity. 

What he wants to know is should he sell up and use the money to buy his next home or keep the property, rent it out and release some equity to buy his new family home? 

Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got this week! 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 497 TPP478: This could save you thousands... https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp478-this-could-save-you-thousands Research is an investor's best friend Investing is risky business, but is there a way can you avoid making costly mistakes?  Every successful investor knows that doing your due diligence should be non-negotiable.  But there are some investors that think they can get away with doing little to no research, and they may get lucky a couple of times, but that luck will run out.  The reality is if you don’t do your due diligence you’re setting yourself up for failure.  So today on The Property Podcast we’re joined by a due diligence expert – Mary Osmond who will have your research game levelled up in no time.  Now you might remember Mary from a previous episode where we discussed all things HMO, but if not, you can find that episode here.  In the news  Now we won’t be popular for bringing this news story to your attention...  But base rate has now hit 1% as the Bank of England warns of UK recession this year as it lifts interest rates.  A recession could have huge implications for investors so make sure you tune in to hear what the guys have got to say about it.  Hub Extra This week’s tip will make the time you spend on your phone just that little bit more productive.  You might’ve already heard about widgets, but if you’ve not started taking advantage of them take this as your sign!  Widgets are handy little shortcuts for your favourite apps, simply add a widget to your phone screen and at a glance, you’ll have all information you need.  Live by your calendar? Add a widget to your phone screen and get a breakdown of your day to day without having to push a single button.  Maybe you’re always on the go, just add a map widget and get notified how far you are from home no matter where you are.  The options are endless.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP478: This could save you thousands... full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Research is an investor's best friend Investing is risky business, but is there a way can you avoid making costly mistakes?  Every successful investor knows that doing your due diligence should be non-negotiable.  But there are some investors that think they can get away with doing little to no research, and they may get lucky a couple of times, but that luck will run out.  The reality is if you don’t do your due diligence you’re setting yourself up for failure.  So today on The Property Podcast we’re joined by a due diligence expert – Mary Osmond who will have your research game levelled up in no time.  Now you might remember Mary from a previous episode where we discussed all things HMO, but if not, you can find that episode here.  In the news  Now we won’t be popular for bringing this news story to your attention...  But base rate has now hit 1% as the Bank of England warns of UK recession this year as it lifts interest rates.  A recession could have huge implications for investors so make sure you tune in to hear what the guys have got to say about it.  Hub Extra This week’s tip will make the time you spend on your phone just that little bit more productive.  You might’ve already heard about widgets, but if you’ve not started taking advantage of them take this as your sign!  Widgets are handy little shortcuts for your favourite apps, simply add a widget to your phone screen and at a glance, you’ll have all information you need.  Live by your calendar? Add a widget to your phone screen and get a breakdown of your day to day without having to push a single button.  Maybe you’re always on the go, just add a map widget and get notified how far you are from home no matter where you are.  The options are endless.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Research is an investor's best friend

Investing is risky business, but is there a way can you avoid making costly mistakes? 

Every successful investor knows that doing your due diligence should be non-negotiable. 

But there are some investors that think they can get away with doing little to no research, and they may get lucky a couple of times, but that luck will run out. 

The reality is if you don’t do your due diligence you’re setting yourself up for failure. 

So today on The Property Podcast we’re joined by a due diligence expert – Mary Osmond who will have your research game levelled up in no time. 

Now you might remember Mary from a previous episode where we discussed all things HMO, but if not, you can find that episode here. 

In the news 

Now we won’t be popular for bringing this news story to your attention... 

But base rate has now hit 1% as the Bank of England warns of UK recession this year as it lifts interest rates. 

A recession could have huge implications for investors so make sure you tune in to hear what the guys have got to say about it. 

Hub Extra

This week’s tip will make the time you spend on your phone just that little bit more productive. 

You might’ve already heard about widgets, but if you’ve not started taking advantage of them take this as your sign! 

Widgets are handy little shortcuts for your favourite apps, simply add a widget to your phone screen and at a glance, you’ll have all information you need. 

Live by your calendar? Add a widget to your phone screen and get a breakdown of your day to day without having to push a single button. 

Maybe you’re always on the go, just add a map widget and get notified how far you are from home no matter where you are. 

The options are endless. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1567 ASK332: What are the best places to invest in the Midlands? PLUS: Will higher energy costs affect HMO landlords? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask332-what-are-the-best-places-to-invest-in-the-m Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions!  And getting us started this week is Danny from Croydon.  Danny is an avid listener of the podcast, so he knows what Rob & Rob think about the North and London, but he’s got his eyes set on a different part of the UK.  Danny wants to know, where Rob & Rob think the best place to invest in the Midlands is?  Next up we’ve got Tom who’s sent his question in all the way from Dubai!  Tom is considering purchasing a student HMO in the UK, as these give a higher return on investment... or do they?  Tom has a fair usage clause, but even with this in place he’s predicted that the rise in energy bills is going to heavily cut into his profit margins. What he’d like to know is should he hand over this extra cost to his tenants? Or just take the hit as the landlord?  Plus, how will this affect the HMO market? Will landlords across the board increase their prices as a result?  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK332: What are the best places to invest in the Midlands? PLUS: Will higher energy costs affect HMO landlords? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions!  And getting us started this week is Danny from Croydon.  Danny is an avid listener of the podcast, so he knows what Rob & Rob think about the North and London, but he’s got his eyes set on a different part of the UK.  Danny wants to know, where Rob & Rob think the best place to invest in the Midlands is?  Next up we’ve got Tom who’s sent his question in all the way from Dubai!  Tom is considering purchasing a student HMO in the UK, as these give a higher return on investment... or do they?  Tom has a fair usage clause, but even with this in place he’s predicted that the rise in energy bills is going to heavily cut into his profit margins. What he’d like to know is should he hand over this extra cost to his tenants? Or just take the hit as the landlord?  Plus, how will this affect the HMO market? Will landlords across the board increase their prices as a result?  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions! 

And getting us started this week is Danny from Croydon. 

Danny is an avid listener of the podcast, so he knows what Rob & Rob think about the North and London, but he’s got his eyes set on a different part of the UK. 

Danny wants to know, where Rob & Rob think the best place to invest in the Midlands is? 

Next up we’ve got Tom who’s sent his question in all the way from Dubai! 

Tom is considering purchasing a student HMO in the UK, as these give a higher return on investment... or do they? 

Tom has a fair usage clause, but even with this in place he’s predicted that the rise in energy bills is going to heavily cut into his profit margins. What he’d like to know is should he hand over this extra cost to his tenants? Or just take the hit as the landlord? 

Plus, how will this affect the HMO market? Will landlords across the board increase their prices as a result? 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 462 TPP477: May Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp477-may-market-update It’s the May Market Update  It’s everyone's favourite time of the month... we’re back with your latest market update!  From the rental market to cladding updates, ground rent and the one thing that’s everyone’s talking about – house prices – the guys have got plenty to cover. You won’t want to miss this one!  All the links you need are just below:  House Prices  Will house prices crash in 2026? This surprisingly reliable cycle theory suggests so  House prices could fall by 5% over next 2 years  House price growth slows as cost of living crisis starts to hits the market  TPP475: 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?  London Prices  London house prices rise at fastest rate since 2016  Rental Market  Rental Reform White Paper ‘may be pushed back until October’  Government considers giving more tenants the Right To Buy  Shelter leads opposition to new tenant Right To Buy proposal  Manchester braces for BTR slowdown before 2024 boom  Cladding Issue  Agreement with major developers to fund building safety repairs  What support is available for property owners with cladding issues?  Many landlords still excluded from new Building Safety Law  Ground Rent  Ground rent charges to be banned on new residential leases  Date revealed for ban on charging ground rent on new leases  Other News  Crypto Mortgages Let Homebuyers Keep Bitcoin, Put Down Nothing  Canada to Ban Foreigners From Buying Homes as Prices Soar  Hub Extra We love a good property game and we’ve got a cracking one for you this week!  Now we may be a little biased as this was made by the incredible Property Hub team, but if you’re looking to put your knowledge to the test the boom phase simulator is a complete game changer!  Run through the different scenarios, make decisions and try to outsmart a property crash.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP477: May Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the May Market Update  It’s everyone's favourite time of the month... we’re back with your latest market update!  From the rental market to cladding updates, ground rent and the one thing that’s everyone’s talking about – house prices – the guys have got plenty to cover. You won’t want to miss this one!  All the links you need are just below:  House Prices  Will house prices crash in 2026? This surprisingly reliable cycle theory suggests so  House prices could fall by 5% over next 2 years  House price growth slows as cost of living crisis starts to hits the market  TPP475: 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?  London Prices  London house prices rise at fastest rate since 2016  Rental Market  Rental Reform White Paper ‘may be pushed back until October’  Government considers giving more tenants the Right To Buy  Shelter leads opposition to new tenant Right To Buy proposal  Manchester braces for BTR slowdown before 2024 boom  Cladding Issue  Agreement with major developers to fund building safety repairs  What support is available for property owners with cladding issues?  Many landlords still excluded from new Building Safety Law  Ground Rent  Ground rent charges to be banned on new residential leases  Date revealed for ban on charging ground rent on new leases  Other News  Crypto Mortgages Let Homebuyers Keep Bitcoin, Put Down Nothing  Canada to Ban Foreigners From Buying Homes as Prices Soar  Hub Extra We love a good property game and we’ve got a cracking one for you this week!  Now we may be a little biased as this was made by the incredible Property Hub team, but if you’re looking to put your knowledge to the test the boom phase simulator is a complete game changer!  Run through the different scenarios, make decisions and try to outsmart a property crash.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the May Market Update 

It’s everyone's favourite time of the month... we’re back with your latest market update! 

From the rental market to cladding updates, ground rent and the one thing that’s everyone’s talking about – house prices – the guys have got plenty to cover. You won’t want to miss this one! 

All the links you need are just below: 

House Prices 

London Prices 

Rental Market 

Cladding Issue 

Ground Rent 

Other News 

Hub Extra

We love a good property game and we’ve got a cracking one for you this week! 

Now we may be a little biased as this was made by the incredible Property Hub team, but if you’re looking to put your knowledge to the test the boom phase simulator is a complete game changer! 

Run through the different scenarios, make decisions and try to outsmart a property crash. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1556 ASK331: How do I handle a rent increase? PLUS: Should I buy in a tower block? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask331-how-do-i-handle-a-rent-increase-plus-should It’s time for some more listener questions and this week we’ve got some good’uns lined up for you!  Kicking us off this week we’ve got a cracking question from Sian in Wiltshire.  Sian is a fairly new investor and her first tenant’s tenancy is coming to an end. What she’d like to know is how does she go about introducing an annual increase in their rent?  Is there a bog-standard calculation she should be using? Should she base it on inflation? Or are there other things she should be considering?  Her tenant is a good tenant, so she doesn’t want to rock the boat, but she also doesn’t want to cut herself short and miss out on market value rent.  What advice have Rob & Rob got to help her out?  Next up we’ve got a question from a mystery caller. This listener didn’t leave his name, but that won’t stop us from answering this corker of a question!  He’s currently considering purchasing a flat in a tower block (all cash) and he wants to hear what Rob & Rob think about this?  With the ongoing cladding situation, lenders are still cautious to lend on tower blocks, but as he’s going to be buying in all cash, so he could secure himself a little discount.  Do Rob & Rob see tower blocks changing any time soon and how do they think they will appreciate in the future?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK331: How do I handle a rent increase? PLUS: Should I buy in a tower block? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for some more listener questions and this week we’ve got some good’uns lined up for you!  Kicking us off this week we’ve got a cracking question from Sian in Wiltshire.  Sian is a fairly new investor and her first tenant’s tenancy is coming to an end. What she’d like to know is how does she go about introducing an annual increase in their rent?  Is there a bog-standard calculation she should be using? Should she base it on inflation? Or are there other things she should be considering?  Her tenant is a good tenant, so she doesn’t want to rock the boat, but she also doesn’t want to cut herself short and miss out on market value rent.  What advice have Rob & Rob got to help her out?  Next up we’ve got a question from a mystery caller. This listener didn’t leave his name, but that won’t stop us from answering this corker of a question!  He’s currently considering purchasing a flat in a tower block (all cash) and he wants to hear what Rob & Rob think about this?  With the ongoing cladding situation, lenders are still cautious to lend on tower blocks, but as he’s going to be buying in all cash, so he could secure himself a little discount.  Do Rob & Rob see tower blocks changing any time soon and how do they think they will appreciate in the future?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s time for some more listener questions and this week we’ve got some good’uns lined up for you! 

Kicking us off this week we’ve got a cracking question from Sian in Wiltshire. 

Sian is a fairly new investor and her first tenant’s tenancy is coming to an end. What she’d like to know is how does she go about introducing an annual increase in their rent? 

Is there a bog-standard calculation she should be using? Should she base it on inflation? Or are there other things she should be considering? 

Her tenant is a good tenant, so she doesn’t want to rock the boat, but she also doesn’t want to cut herself short and miss out on market value rent. 

What advice have Rob & Rob got to help her out? 

Next up we’ve got a question from a mystery caller. This listener didn’t leave his name, but that won’t stop us from answering this corker of a question! 

He’s currently considering purchasing a flat in a tower block (all cash) and he wants to hear what Rob & Rob think about this? 

With the ongoing cladding situation, lenders are still cautious to lend on tower blocks, but as he’s going to be buying in all cash, so he could secure himself a little discount. 

Do Rob & Rob see tower blocks changing any time soon and how do they think they will appreciate in the future? 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 485 Special crowdfunding update! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/special-crowdfunding-update We launched our crowdfunding campaign yesterday, and if you don't know what happened...well, listen to find out!  If you still want to get involved, go to propertyhub.net/crowdfund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Special crowdfunding update! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We launched our crowdfunding campaign yesterday, and if you don't know what happened...well, listen to find out!  If you still want to get involved, go to propertyhub.net/crowdfund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We launched our crowdfunding campaign yesterday, and if you don't know what happened...well, listen to find out! 

If you still want to get involved, go to propertyhub.net/crowdfund

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 316 TPP476: Where we’ve invested in the last 6 months https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp476-where-we-ve-invested-in-the-last-6-months Where have we been investing?   After over a decade of podcast episodes where Rob & Rob share their best advice, tips and tricks it’s no wonder they’re inundated with questions about what they’re investing in...  And during such a pivotal part of the 18-year property cycle the questions about their own investments just keep flooding in.  So today on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are revealing details of the investments Property Hub Invest and Portfolio have made over the last six months.  They’ll tell you where they’ve invested and why. So, if you want an insight into the sort of portfolio Rob & Rob are building this episode is one you really don’t want to miss!  In the news  We’ve got some interesting news for you this week as London house prices rise at their fastest rate since 2016!  It seems the London property market may finally be bouncing back as people head back to the city for work and entertainment.  What do Rob & Rob have to say about this...  Hub Extra This week we’ve got an extra special Hub Extra... Happy Crowdfunding Day!  The moment is finally here, it’s officially Crowdfunding day and we’re so incredibly excited!  You, our loyal podcast listeners (if you’ve pre-registered) are getting access to this before anyone else. So, if you did manage to pre-register be sure to check your inbox for your unique early access link!  And if you’d like to hear all the details about why we’re Crowdfunding check out this episode!  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP476: Where we’ve invested in the last 6 months full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Where have we been investing?   After over a decade of podcast episodes where Rob & Rob share their best advice, tips and tricks it’s no wonder they’re inundated with questions about what they’re investing in...  And during such a pivotal part of the 18-year property cycle the questions about their own investments just keep flooding in.  So today on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are revealing details of the investments Property Hub Invest and Portfolio have made over the last six months.  They’ll tell you where they’ve invested and why. So, if you want an insight into the sort of portfolio Rob & Rob are building this episode is one you really don’t want to miss!  In the news  We’ve got some interesting news for you this week as London house prices rise at their fastest rate since 2016!  It seems the London property market may finally be bouncing back as people head back to the city for work and entertainment.  What do Rob & Rob have to say about this...  Hub Extra This week we’ve got an extra special Hub Extra... Happy Crowdfunding Day!  The moment is finally here, it’s officially Crowdfunding day and we’re so incredibly excited!  You, our loyal podcast listeners (if you’ve pre-registered) are getting access to this before anyone else. So, if you did manage to pre-register be sure to check your inbox for your unique early access link!  And if you’d like to hear all the details about why we’re Crowdfunding check out this episode!  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Where have we been investing?  

After over a decade of podcast episodes where Rob & Rob share their best advice, tips and tricks it’s no wonder they’re inundated with questions about what they’re investing in... 

And during such a pivotal part of the 18-year property cycle the questions about their own investments just keep flooding in. 

So today on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are revealing details of the investments Property Hub Invest and Portfolio have made over the last six months. 

They’ll tell you where they’ve invested and why. So, if you want an insight into the sort of portfolio Rob & Rob are building this episode is one you really don’t want to miss! 

In the news 

We’ve got some interesting news for you this week as London house prices rise at their fastest rate since 2016! 

It seems the London property market may finally be bouncing back as people head back to the city for work and entertainment. 

What do Rob & Rob have to say about this... 

Hub Extra

This week we’ve got an extra special Hub Extra... Happy Crowdfunding Day! 

The moment is finally here, it’s officially Crowdfunding day and we’re so incredibly excited! 

You, our loyal podcast listeners (if you’ve pre-registered) are getting access to this before anyone else. So, if you did manage to pre-register be sure to check your inbox for your unique early access link! 

And if you’d like to hear all the details about why we’re Crowdfunding check out this episode! 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1582 ASK330: Why invest in crowdfunding? PLUS: Is this a good way to play the property cycle? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask330-why-invest-in-crowdfunding-plus-is-this-a-g It’s Tuesday and you know what that means... Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions, and we’ve got some super interesting ones this week.  We recently announced on The Property Podcast that we’re crowdfunding (you can find the full episode here and pre-register here) and that got one of our listeners wondering...  Sam heard our latest announcement and was super excited! But he couldn’t help but wonder what does crowdfunding actually mean and why would someone invest in it?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Argent in London and it’s all about the 18-year property cycle.  Argent’s wondering if he could use this interesting play to his advantage...  He’d like to know if he times it right, could he keep his money liquefied and out of the property market until the crash, then swoop in and bag himself a discounted deal?   OR is he better of just buying now as he’ll still benefit in the long term?  Tune in and find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for these two listeners!  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK330: Why invest in crowdfunding? PLUS: Is this a good way to play the property cycle? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and you know what that means... Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions, and we’ve got some super interesting ones this week.  We recently announced on The Property Podcast that we’re crowdfunding (you can find the full episode here and pre-register here) and that got one of our listeners wondering...  Sam heard our latest announcement and was super excited! But he couldn’t help but wonder what does crowdfunding actually mean and why would someone invest in it?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Argent in London and it’s all about the 18-year property cycle.  Argent’s wondering if he could use this interesting play to his advantage...  He’d like to know if he times it right, could he keep his money liquefied and out of the property market until the crash, then swoop in and bag himself a discounted deal?   OR is he better of just buying now as he’ll still benefit in the long term?  Tune in and find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for these two listeners!  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and you know what that means... Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions, and we’ve got some super interesting ones this week. 

We recently announced on The Property Podcast that we’re crowdfunding (you can find the full episode here and pre-register here) and that got one of our listeners wondering... 

Sam heard our latest announcement and was super excited! But he couldn’t help but wonder what does crowdfunding actually mean and why would someone invest in it? 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Argent in London and it’s all about the 18-year property cycle. 

Argent’s wondering if he could use this interesting play to his advantage... 

He’d like to know if he times it right, could he keep his money liquefied and out of the property market until the crash, then swoop in and bag himself a discounted deal?  

OR is he better of just buying now as he’ll still benefit in the long term? 

Tune in and find out what advice Rob & Rob have got for these two listeners! 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 459 TPP475: 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp475-18-year-property-cycle-when-will-the-market When is the market heading towards a crash? This has got to be our most requested topic ever and honestly, we’ve lost count of how many times we’ve been asked ‘where are we in the cycle?’.  But it’s finally the moment you’ve been waiting for...  Rob & Rob are revealing where we are in the cycle, what they think is going to happen, when the crash will be and sharing how they plan to invest between now and then.  This is going to be a whopper of an episode and definitely one you won’t want to miss.  Want to scrub up on your 18-year property cycle knowledge or find out Rob & Rob’s 2022 hotspots? All the links you need are below:  Where are we in the 18 Year Property Cycle?  Has Coronavirus broken the property cycle?  The 18 Year Property Cycle  The 18 year property cycle, year-by-year: Part 1  The 18 year property cycle, year-by-year: Part 2  Is the 18 year property cycle a scam?  The 18 year property cycle explained  2022’s hotspots to invest in  Play our boom phase simulation game  Property Hub news  Last week we revealed that we’re going to be crowdfunding and gave you, our amazing podcast listeners a chance to pre-register your interest before anyone else!  If you missed the news, everything you need to know is right here in last week's episode and if you’re ready to pre-register your interest you can do that here!  In the news  This week's news is coming straight to you from the leader of NRLA and it’s a bit of a warning...  Speaking at The Property Investor Show Ben Beadle has warned potential investors of ‘too good to be true’ rent-to-rent schemes.  Rent-to-rent has always been popular, but with the power of social media the number of ‘get rich quick’ videos popping up has seen an alarming increase.  You can find the full story here.  Hub Extra  Even in our downtime we can’t help but want to learn more, and if you’re a lover of start-ups stories we’ve got some cracking recommendations for you.  WeCrashed reveals the epic story behind the incredible rise and dramatic fall of WeWork. If you’re keen to learn how a brand worth $47 billion managed to, in less than a year, lose $40 billion this is the show for you.  And the start-up dramas don’t end there. The Dropout follows the incredible story of Elizabeth Holmes and her business Theranos. How did it go so wrong for this self-made billionaire?  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP475: 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub When is the market heading towards a crash? This has got to be our most requested topic ever and honestly, we’ve lost count of how many times we’ve been asked ‘where are we in the cycle?’.  But it’s finally the moment you’ve been waiting for...  Rob & Rob are revealing where we are in the cycle, what they think is going to happen, when the crash will be and sharing how they plan to invest between now and then.  This is going to be a whopper of an episode and definitely one you won’t want to miss.  Want to scrub up on your 18-year property cycle knowledge or find out Rob & Rob’s 2022 hotspots? All the links you need are below:  Where are we in the 18 Year Property Cycle?  Has Coronavirus broken the property cycle?  The 18 Year Property Cycle  The 18 year property cycle, year-by-year: Part 1  The 18 year property cycle, year-by-year: Part 2  Is the 18 year property cycle a scam?  The 18 year property cycle explained  2022’s hotspots to invest in  Play our boom phase simulation game  Property Hub news  Last week we revealed that we’re going to be crowdfunding and gave you, our amazing podcast listeners a chance to pre-register your interest before anyone else!  If you missed the news, everything you need to know is right here in last week's episode and if you’re ready to pre-register your interest you can do that here!  In the news  This week's news is coming straight to you from the leader of NRLA and it’s a bit of a warning...  Speaking at The Property Investor Show Ben Beadle has warned potential investors of ‘too good to be true’ rent-to-rent schemes.  Rent-to-rent has always been popular, but with the power of social media the number of ‘get rich quick’ videos popping up has seen an alarming increase.  You can find the full story here.  Hub Extra  Even in our downtime we can’t help but want to learn more, and if you’re a lover of start-ups stories we’ve got some cracking recommendations for you.  WeCrashed reveals the epic story behind the incredible rise and dramatic fall of WeWork. If you’re keen to learn how a brand worth $47 billion managed to, in less than a year, lose $40 billion this is the show for you.  And the start-up dramas don’t end there. The Dropout follows the incredible story of Elizabeth Holmes and her business Theranos. How did it go so wrong for this self-made billionaire?  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. When is the market heading towards a crash?

This has got to be our most requested topic ever and honestly, we’ve lost count of how many times we’ve been asked ‘where are we in the cycle?’. 

But it’s finally the moment you’ve been waiting for... 

Rob & Rob are revealing where we are in the cycle, what they think is going to happen, when the crash will be and sharing how they plan to invest between now and then. 

This is going to be a whopper of an episode and definitely one you won’t want to miss. 

Want to scrub up on your 18-year property cycle knowledge or find out Rob & Rob’s 2022 hotspots? All the links you need are below: 

Property Hub news 

Last week we revealed that we’re going to be crowdfunding and gave you, our amazing podcast listeners a chance to pre-register your interest before anyone else! 

If you missed the news, everything you need to know is right here in last week's episode and if you’re ready to pre-register your interest you can do that here! 

In the news 

This week's news is coming straight to you from the leader of NRLA and it’s a bit of a warning... 

Speaking at The Property Investor Show Ben Beadle has warned potential investors of ‘too good to be true’ rent-to-rent schemes. 

Rent-to-rent has always been popular, but with the power of social media the number of ‘get rich quick’ videos popping up has seen an alarming increase. 

You can find the full story here. 

Hub Extra 

Even in our downtime we can’t help but want to learn more, and if you’re a lover of start-ups stories we’ve got some cracking recommendations for you. 

WeCrashed reveals the epic story behind the incredible rise and dramatic fall of WeWork. If you’re keen to learn how a brand worth $47 billion managed to, in less than a year, lose $40 billion this is the show for you. 

And the start-up dramas don’t end there. The Dropout follows the incredible story of Elizabeth Holmes and her business Theranos. How did it go so wrong for this self-made billionaire? 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2442 ASK329: Where next for property prices? PLUS: Have some areas hit their peak already? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask329-where-next-for-property-prices-plus-have-so Rob & Rob are back for some more listener questions, and we’ve got an 18-year property cycle double whammy for you this week!  Kicking us off this week is long-term listener – Barry!  Barry’s been listening to the podcast since we started back in 2013, and he’s recently been thinking about property prices and the 18-year property cycle.  What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob expect to happen to property prices in the next 18 months, but with a specific focus on different property types rather than regions.  Will larger country property prices continue to grow in line with other property types and follow the 18-year cycle or will it deviate?  Staying on theme, our next listener has been wondering how Rob & Rob think the cycle is going to play out over the next 10, 20, 25 years.  Tune in to find out the advice Rob & Rob have got to give and make sure you join us on Thursday for the much-awaited episode dedicated to all things 18-year property cycle on The Property Podcast.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK329: Where next for property prices? PLUS: Have some areas hit their peak already? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back for some more listener questions, and we’ve got an 18-year property cycle double whammy for you this week!  Kicking us off this week is long-term listener – Barry!  Barry’s been listening to the podcast since we started back in 2013, and he’s recently been thinking about property prices and the 18-year property cycle.  What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob expect to happen to property prices in the next 18 months, but with a specific focus on different property types rather than regions.  Will larger country property prices continue to grow in line with other property types and follow the 18-year cycle or will it deviate?  Staying on theme, our next listener has been wondering how Rob & Rob think the cycle is going to play out over the next 10, 20, 25 years.  Tune in to find out the advice Rob & Rob have got to give and make sure you join us on Thursday for the much-awaited episode dedicated to all things 18-year property cycle on The Property Podcast.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back for some more listener questions, and we’ve got an 18-year property cycle double whammy for you this week! 

Kicking us off this week is long-term listener – Barry! 

Barry’s been listening to the podcast since we started back in 2013, and he’s recently been thinking about property prices and the 18-year property cycle. 

What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob expect to happen to property prices in the next 18 months, but with a specific focus on different property types rather than regions. 

Will larger country property prices continue to grow in line with other property types and follow the 18-year cycle or will it deviate? 

Staying on theme, our next listener has been wondering how Rob & Rob think the cycle is going to play out over the next 10, 20, 25 years. 

Tune in to find out the advice Rob & Rob have got to give and make sure you join us on Thursday for the much-awaited episode dedicated to all things 18-year property cycle on The Property Podcast. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 544 TPP474: Do you want to invest with us? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp474-do-you-want-to-invest-with-us You won’t believe this  We’ve got some HUGE news and we’re not sure anyone could’ve anticipated this...  Over the years we’ve been asked if we can do this more times than we can count - and today's the day we can finally announce it’s going to happen!  Want in on the secret?   Then tune in and join us for this very special edition of The Property Podcast.  And if you’ve already listened, this is the link you're looking for - http://propertyhub.net/crowdfund Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP474: Do you want to invest with us? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You won’t believe this  We’ve got some HUGE news and we’re not sure anyone could’ve anticipated this...  Over the years we’ve been asked if we can do this more times than we can count - and today's the day we can finally announce it’s going to happen!  Want in on the secret?   Then tune in and join us for this very special edition of The Property Podcast.  And if you’ve already listened, this is the link you're looking for - http://propertyhub.net/crowdfund Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. You won’t believe this 

We’ve got some HUGE news and we’re not sure anyone could’ve anticipated this... 

Over the years we’ve been asked if we can do this more times than we can count - and today's the day we can finally announce it’s going to happen! 

Want in on the secret?  

Then tune in and join us for this very special edition of The Property Podcast. 

And if you’ve already listened, this is the link you're looking for - http://propertyhub.net/crowdfund

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1013 ASK328: Should I buy a cheap property or keep saving? PLUS: Can you challenge a service charge increase? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask328-should-i-buy-a-cheap-property-or-keep-savin Rob & Rob are back and it’s time for more listener questions!  And Jason’s kicking us off with a corker.  Jason is currently saving to purchase his first property and reckons by next year he’ll have around £20,000 saved!   What he wants to know is should he use this as his deposit, purchase a lower value property and get his foot firmly on the ladder or hold out, save some more, and purchase a higher value property?  It’s a difficult decision, so what advice have Rob & Rob got for him?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Mike.  Following a change in the property management company that manages his property in Northampton, he’s recently received his service charge demand.  And whilst he expected a potential increase, he was shocked to find an increase of a whopping 92.5% compared to 2021!  What Mike would like to know is are service charge changes set in stone, or can he challenge this? And if he can, is it a fairly straightforward process or is it a long and costly one?  We know with inflation pushing up costs across the board this might be a question on a few people's lips.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.   And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK328: Should I buy a cheap property or keep saving? PLUS: Can you challenge a service charge increase? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back and it’s time for more listener questions!  And Jason’s kicking us off with a corker.  Jason is currently saving to purchase his first property and reckons by next year he’ll have around £20,000 saved!   What he wants to know is should he use this as his deposit, purchase a lower value property and get his foot firmly on the ladder or hold out, save some more, and purchase a higher value property?  It’s a difficult decision, so what advice have Rob & Rob got for him?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Mike.  Following a change in the property management company that manages his property in Northampton, he’s recently received his service charge demand.  And whilst he expected a potential increase, he was shocked to find an increase of a whopping 92.5% compared to 2021!  What Mike would like to know is are service charge changes set in stone, or can he challenge this? And if he can, is it a fairly straightforward process or is it a long and costly one?  We know with inflation pushing up costs across the board this might be a question on a few people's lips.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.   And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back and it’s time for more listener questions! 

And Jason’s kicking us off with a corker. 

Jason is currently saving to purchase his first property and reckons by next year he’ll have around £20,000 saved!  

What he wants to know is should he use this as his deposit, purchase a lower value property and get his foot firmly on the ladder or hold out, save some more, and purchase a higher value property? 

It’s a difficult decision, so what advice have Rob & Rob got for him? 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Mike. 

Following a change in the property management company that manages his property in Northampton, he’s recently received his service charge demand. 

And whilst he expected a potential increase, he was shocked to find an increase of a whopping 92.5% compared to 2021! 

What Mike would like to know is are service charge changes set in stone, or can he challenge this? And if he can, is it a fairly straightforward process or is it a long and costly one? 

We know with inflation pushing up costs across the board this might be a question on a few people's lips. 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

 And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 623 TPP473: April Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp473-april-market-update Portfolio Info  If you’d like to find out more about what Portfolio is and how it works, you can do that right here.  And if you’re just looking for more sneak peeks or you just love a bit of #propertyporn, we’ve got the perfect Instagram account for you.  You can follow @PortfolioInvestors here.  It’s the April Market Update  It’s our favourite time of the month!  Rob & Rob are bringing you the April Market Update and wow what a busy month it’s been! With the Spring Statement, interest rate rises, huge inflation levels and much more - the guys have got their work cut-out...  They’ll even be revealing the one piece of HUGE news that no-one is talking about, which is bonkers because it has the potential to completely change the UK property market!  You can find all the links you need and get stuck in below:  Policy  Spring Statement: Key points at a glance  Consultation on proposal to withdraw Financial Policy Committee’s mortgage affordability test published  Interest Rate  Interest rates rise again to counter higher prices  Property industry reacts to latest Bank of England interest rate hike  Market  UK House Price Index - Zoopla  Proportion of new homes sold off-plan rises: Hamptons  Rental Market  London exodus reverses as rental demand climbs in Q1  Massive London rent rise takes UK average growth over 10%  Private rents rise at fastest annual rate in more than five years  More properties are being bought by landlords, so why aren’t there more rentals?  Cladding Crisis  Housebuilders and Gove close to deal on cladding repairs  MPs admit it’s unfair for landlords to pay for cladding removal  Landlords / Register  Plans revealed to speed up possessions for landlords – FOUR years after consultation  Vast majority of tenants satisfied with renting  Hub Extra   We’ve got a complete game changer for you this week...  As we know time is a precious resource and the more time you can spend learning and working on your portfolio the better.  And Rob & Rob have been saving some more previous time, by investing in a robot hoover!  There’s no need to worry about messy floors, just let the hoover work it’s magic in the background! You save time and get a clean house – winner, winner.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP473: April Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Portfolio Info  If you’d like to find out more about what Portfolio is and how it works, you can do that right here.  And if you’re just looking for more sneak peeks or you just love a bit of #propertyporn, we’ve got the perfect Instagram account for you.  You can follow @PortfolioInvestors here.  It’s the April Market Update  It’s our favourite time of the month!  Rob & Rob are bringing you the April Market Update and wow what a busy month it’s been! With the Spring Statement, interest rate rises, huge inflation levels and much more - the guys have got their work cut-out...  They’ll even be revealing the one piece of HUGE news that no-one is talking about, which is bonkers because it has the potential to completely change the UK property market!  You can find all the links you need and get stuck in below:  Policy  Spring Statement: Key points at a glance  Consultation on proposal to withdraw Financial Policy Committee’s mortgage affordability test published  Interest Rate  Interest rates rise again to counter higher prices  Property industry reacts to latest Bank of England interest rate hike  Market  UK House Price Index - Zoopla  Proportion of new homes sold off-plan rises: Hamptons  Rental Market  London exodus reverses as rental demand climbs in Q1  Massive London rent rise takes UK average growth over 10%  Private rents rise at fastest annual rate in more than five years  More properties are being bought by landlords, so why aren’t there more rentals?  Cladding Crisis  Housebuilders and Gove close to deal on cladding repairs  MPs admit it’s unfair for landlords to pay for cladding removal  Landlords / Register  Plans revealed to speed up possessions for landlords – FOUR years after consultation  Vast majority of tenants satisfied with renting  Hub Extra   We’ve got a complete game changer for you this week...  As we know time is a precious resource and the more time you can spend learning and working on your portfolio the better.  And Rob & Rob have been saving some more previous time, by investing in a robot hoover!  There’s no need to worry about messy floors, just let the hoover work it’s magic in the background! You save time and get a clean house – winner, winner.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Portfolio Info 

If you’d like to find out more about what Portfolio is and how it works, you can do that right here. 

And if you’re just looking for more sneak peeks or you just love a bit of #propertyporn, we’ve got the perfect Instagram account for you. 

You can follow @PortfolioInvestors here. 

It’s the April Market Update 

It’s our favourite time of the month! 

Rob & Rob are bringing you the April Market Update and wow what a busy month it’s been! With the Spring Statement, interest rate rises, huge inflation levels and much more - the guys have got their work cut-out... 

They’ll even be revealing the one piece of HUGE news that no-one is talking about, which is bonkers because it has the potential to completely change the UK property market! 

You can find all the links you need and get stuck in below: 

Policy 

Interest Rate 

Market 

Rental Market 

Cladding Crisis 

Landlords / Register 

Hub Extra  

We’ve got a complete game changer for you this week... 

As we know time is a precious resource and the more time you can spend learning and working on your portfolio the better. 

And Rob & Rob have been saving some more previous time, by investing in a robot hoover! 

There’s no need to worry about messy floors, just let the hoover work it’s magic in the background! You save time and get a clean house – winner, winner. 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1794 ASK327: How are your 2014 predictions holding up? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask327-how-are-your-2014-predictions-holding-up This week's listener question has got Rob & Rob whipping out their time machine as we’re taking a look back to 2014... (bet you didn’t know the Robs can go back in time as well as predicting the future).  Luke from London has recently bought his first buy-to-let property and it’s got him thinking about the 18-year property cycle.  So, he did a little research and went digging in the podcast archives and found the first podcast episode Rob & Rob recorded on the 18-year property cycle back in 2014.  What Luke wants to know is how are Rob & Rob’s predictions faring 8 years down the line.  Looking at it from 2022’s perspective, where do they think we actually are in the cycle? Do they still think their original date predictions are pretty accurate? Were they wrong or did they hit the nail on the head?  And finally, since 2014 has their mindset or investment strategy changed?  We’ve got a lot to unpack, so tune in and find out how mystic the mystic Rob’s are...   Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK327: How are your 2014 predictions holding up? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's listener question has got Rob & Rob whipping out their time machine as we’re taking a look back to 2014... (bet you didn’t know the Robs can go back in time as well as predicting the future).  Luke from London has recently bought his first buy-to-let property and it’s got him thinking about the 18-year property cycle.  So, he did a little research and went digging in the podcast archives and found the first podcast episode Rob & Rob recorded on the 18-year property cycle back in 2014.  What Luke wants to know is how are Rob & Rob’s predictions faring 8 years down the line.  Looking at it from 2022’s perspective, where do they think we actually are in the cycle? Do they still think their original date predictions are pretty accurate? Were they wrong or did they hit the nail on the head?  And finally, since 2014 has their mindset or investment strategy changed?  We’ve got a lot to unpack, so tune in and find out how mystic the mystic Rob’s are...   Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week's listener question has got Rob & Rob whipping out their time machine as we’re taking a look back to 2014... (bet you didn’t know the Robs can go back in time as well as predicting the future). 

Luke from London has recently bought his first buy-to-let property and it’s got him thinking about the 18-year property cycle. 

So, he did a little research and went digging in the podcast archives and found the first podcast episode Rob & Rob recorded on the 18-year property cycle back in 2014. 

What Luke wants to know is how are Rob & Rob’s predictions faring 8 years down the line. 

Looking at it from 2022’s perspective, where do they think we actually are in the cycle? Do they still think their original date predictions are pretty accurate? Were they wrong or did they hit the nail on the head? 

And finally, since 2014 has their mindset or investment strategy changed? 

We’ve got a lot to unpack, so tune in and find out how mystic the mystic Rob’s are...  

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 601 TPP472: The 3 investment books that could change your life https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp472-the-3-investment-books-that-could-change-yo These books could change your life... The right book has the power to completely change your life, so today on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing the three books that all investors NEED to read.  We’re avid learners here at Property Hub and clearly you are too, and that’s why you’re listening to the podcast.  So, however you consume your books whether that’s by reading or listening, you need to add these to your list.   It’s not often that the lessons you can take from a book are this invaluable and if you truly absorb them, you could set yourself up to create wealth for the long-term.  In the news How could we not talk about the budget?  With big headlines like a 5p cut on fuel duty, a pledge to cut basic rates of income tax and inflation predictions this spring statement needs some breaking down.  What have Rob & Rob got to say about it...  Hub Extra  We’re sorry, but your must-read list is about to get even longer...  As we’ve said before, some of the best books we’ve read have been recommendations.   And this recommendation is the book that inspired Mike Winnet to start his successful business.  So today’s Hub Extra is The Rules of Wealth.   This book does exactly what it says on the tin, made up of a series of rules this is the perfect book that you can dip in and out of.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000 TPP472: The 3 investment books that could change your life full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub These books could change your life... The right book has the power to completely change your life, so today on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing the three books that all investors NEED to read.  We’re avid learners here at Property Hub and clearly you are too, and that’s why you’re listening to the podcast.  So, however you consume your books whether that’s by reading or listening, you need to add these to your list.   It’s not often that the lessons you can take from a book are this invaluable and if you truly absorb them, you could set yourself up to create wealth for the long-term.  In the news How could we not talk about the budget?  With big headlines like a 5p cut on fuel duty, a pledge to cut basic rates of income tax and inflation predictions this spring statement needs some breaking down.  What have Rob & Rob got to say about it...  Hub Extra  We’re sorry, but your must-read list is about to get even longer...  As we’ve said before, some of the best books we’ve read have been recommendations.   And this recommendation is the book that inspired Mike Winnet to start his successful business.  So today’s Hub Extra is The Rules of Wealth.   This book does exactly what it says on the tin, made up of a series of rules this is the perfect book that you can dip in and out of.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. These books could change your life...

The right book has the power to completely change your life, so today on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing the three books that all investors NEED to read. 

We’re avid learners here at Property Hub and clearly you are too, and that’s why you’re listening to the podcast. 

So, however you consume your books whether that’s by reading or listening, you need to add these to your list.  

It’s not often that the lessons you can take from a book are this invaluable and if you truly absorb them, you could set yourself up to create wealth for the long-term. 

In the news

How could we not talk about the budget? 

With big headlines like a 5p cut on fuel duty, a pledge to cut basic rates of income tax and inflation predictions this spring statement needs some breaking down. 

What have Rob & Rob got to say about it... 

Hub Extra 

We’re sorry, but your must-read list is about to get even longer... 

As we’ve said before, some of the best books we’ve read have been recommendations.  

And this recommendation is the book that inspired Mike Winnet to start his successful business. 

So today’s Hub Extra is The Rules of Wealth.  

This book does exactly what it says on the tin, made up of a series of rules this is the perfect book that you can dip in and out of. 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1991 ASK326: What do you look for in a letting agent? PLUS: How do I calculate the ROI of long-term holdings? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask326-what-do-you-look-for-in-a-letting-agent-plu The guys are back for another round of questions and this week we’ve got two cracking ones.  Kicking us off this week is George.  George and his partner consider themself pretty hands-off investors and as a result, so they’re looking for an estate agent to help rent out their two properties,  They want to know what guidance and tips Rob & Rob have for making sure they choose the right letting agent.  Next up, we’ve got a question from John in Ireland.  John is calculating the ROI on a property he’s had for a while now.  The property has gone up in value, and his initial investment is small so the ROI is looking pretty inflated.  Is there another approach he should be taking when comparing it like for like with other investments? Should he consider how much it would cost to purchase now?   And if he’s refinanced and pulled out all of his original investment does ROI lose its value as a key statistic?  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for them.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000 ASK326: What do you look for in a letting agent? PLUS: How do I calculate the ROI of long-term holdings? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The guys are back for another round of questions and this week we’ve got two cracking ones.  Kicking us off this week is George.  George and his partner consider themself pretty hands-off investors and as a result, so they’re looking for an estate agent to help rent out their two properties,  They want to know what guidance and tips Rob & Rob have for making sure they choose the right letting agent.  Next up, we’ve got a question from John in Ireland.  John is calculating the ROI on a property he’s had for a while now.  The property has gone up in value, and his initial investment is small so the ROI is looking pretty inflated.  Is there another approach he should be taking when comparing it like for like with other investments? Should he consider how much it would cost to purchase now?   And if he’s refinanced and pulled out all of his original investment does ROI lose its value as a key statistic?  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for them.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The guys are back for another round of questions and this week we’ve got two cracking ones. 

Kicking us off this week is George. 

George and his partner consider themself pretty hands-off investors and as a result, so they’re looking for an estate agent to help rent out their two properties, 

They want to know what guidance and tips Rob & Rob have for making sure they choose the right letting agent. 

Next up, we’ve got a question from John in Ireland. 

John is calculating the ROI on a property he’s had for a while now. 

The property has gone up in value, and his initial investment is small so the ROI is looking pretty inflated. 

Is there another approach he should be taking when comparing it like for like with other investments? Should he consider how much it would cost to purchase now?  

And if he’s refinanced and pulled out all of his original investment does ROI lose its value as a key statistic? 

Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for them. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 436 TPP471: What will happen next with inflation? Meet the economist who's predicted it perfectly so far https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp471-what-will-happen-next-with-inflation-meet-t You need to hear this interview... Understanding economics, and more importantly inflation, is KEY to being a more informed and successful investor.  And it’s definitely not the easiest topic to wrap your head around...  So, we thought we’d invite the expert economist who went against the crowd and perfectly predicted the increase in inflation we’re currently experiencing onto the podcast.  If you’re keen to wrap your head around inflation, how it works and the mechanics behind it, you really don’t want to miss this.  Tim also tells us what he thinks will happen next – and given his track record, we should probably listen closely!  In the news Sticking with the theme of inflation, we HAD to discuss the base rate increasing to 0.75%.  With this being the third increase we’ve experienced in the last four months, we’re left wondering How high will the base rate go? As the Bank of England delivers ‘inevitable’ interest rate hike to 0.75% and warns inflation will intensify beyond 8%.  What have the guys got to say about this?  Hub Extra We hope you loved that interview just as much as we did, and if you’d like to hear more from Tim and check out his other videos you can find his YouTube channel here.  And if you’re looking to add some more economists to your subscription list, we couldn’t forget to mention one of our favourites Ray Dalio.  His content will really help you become a more informed and successful investor, but if you’re looking for a starting point check out the two videos below:  Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio  How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP471: What will happen next with inflation? Meet the economist who's predicted it perfectly so far full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You need to hear this interview... Understanding economics, and more importantly inflation, is KEY to being a more informed and successful investor.  And it’s definitely not the easiest topic to wrap your head around...  So, we thought we’d invite the expert economist who went against the crowd and perfectly predicted the increase in inflation we’re currently experiencing onto the podcast.  If you’re keen to wrap your head around inflation, how it works and the mechanics behind it, you really don’t want to miss this.  Tim also tells us what he thinks will happen next – and given his track record, we should probably listen closely!  In the news Sticking with the theme of inflation, we HAD to discuss the base rate increasing to 0.75%.  With this being the third increase we’ve experienced in the last four months, we’re left wondering How high will the base rate go? As the Bank of England delivers ‘inevitable’ interest rate hike to 0.75% and warns inflation will intensify beyond 8%.  What have the guys got to say about this?  Hub Extra We hope you loved that interview just as much as we did, and if you’d like to hear more from Tim and check out his other videos you can find his YouTube channel here.  And if you’re looking to add some more economists to your subscription list, we couldn’t forget to mention one of our favourites Ray Dalio.  His content will really help you become a more informed and successful investor, but if you’re looking for a starting point check out the two videos below:  Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio  How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. You need to hear this interview...

Understanding economics, and more importantly inflation, is KEY to being a more informed and successful investor. 

And it’s definitely not the easiest topic to wrap your head around... 

So, we thought we’d invite the expert economist who went against the crowd and perfectly predicted the increase in inflation we’re currently experiencing onto the podcast. 

If you’re keen to wrap your head around inflation, how it works and the mechanics behind it, you really don’t want to miss this. 

Tim also tells us what he thinks will happen next – and given his track record, we should probably listen closely! 

In the news

Sticking with the theme of inflation, we HAD to discuss the base rate increasing to 0.75%. 

With this being the third increase we’ve experienced in the last four months, we’re left wondering How high will the base rate go? As the Bank of England delivers ‘inevitable’ interest rate hike to 0.75% and warns inflation will intensify beyond 8%. 

What have the guys got to say about this? 

Hub Extra

We hope you loved that interview just as much as we did, and if you’d like to hear more from Tim and check out his other videos you can find his YouTube channel here. 

And if you’re looking to add some more economists to your subscription list, we couldn’t forget to mention one of our favourites Ray Dalio. 

His content will really help you become a more informed and successful investor, but if you’re looking for a starting point check out the two videos below: 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

And if you’d like to find out more information about Portfolio you can do that here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2126 ASK325: Should I cash in my crypto to buy another property? PLUS: How much cash should I keep in reserve? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask325-should-i-cash-in-my-crypto-to-buy-another-p It’s Tuesday and you know what that means...  Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your property questions! Except this week, it’s not all about property!  Rob (yes, another one!) has sent in an interesting question about crypto. He’s been listening to the podcast for two years now and he’s just purchased his first BTL property in Worcester (congrats!) and he’s considering buying another.  Alongside kicking-off his property portfolio, he’s also got a decent cryptocurrency portfolio that has gone up a fair bit in value since he first invested.  He’d like to know if he should pull out his crypto profits and buy a second property?   With crypto having the potential to skyrocket even further the general consensus is that he should sit tight, but what he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do?  Next up John from Ireland wants to get the guys’ opinion on reserve funds.  Having built up a diverse portfolio of seven properties, John’s been wondering what could happen if a rainy day comes.  It’s sod’s law that everything typically seems to go wrong at once, and the best thing an investor can do is put some money aside as a reserve fund for those unforeseen circumstances.  But how much on average should you be putting aside?  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got to give.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK325: Should I cash in my crypto to buy another property? PLUS: How much cash should I keep in reserve? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and you know what that means...  Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your property questions! Except this week, it’s not all about property!  Rob (yes, another one!) has sent in an interesting question about crypto. He’s been listening to the podcast for two years now and he’s just purchased his first BTL property in Worcester (congrats!) and he’s considering buying another.  Alongside kicking-off his property portfolio, he’s also got a decent cryptocurrency portfolio that has gone up a fair bit in value since he first invested.  He’d like to know if he should pull out his crypto profits and buy a second property?   With crypto having the potential to skyrocket even further the general consensus is that he should sit tight, but what he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do?  Next up John from Ireland wants to get the guys’ opinion on reserve funds.  Having built up a diverse portfolio of seven properties, John’s been wondering what could happen if a rainy day comes.  It’s sod’s law that everything typically seems to go wrong at once, and the best thing an investor can do is put some money aside as a reserve fund for those unforeseen circumstances.  But how much on average should you be putting aside?  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got to give.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and you know what that means... 

Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your property questions! Except this week, it’s not all about property! 

Rob (yes, another one!) has sent in an interesting question about crypto. He’s been listening to the podcast for two years now and he’s just purchased his first BTL property in Worcester (congrats!) and he’s considering buying another. 

Alongside kicking-off his property portfolio, he’s also got a decent cryptocurrency portfolio that has gone up a fair bit in value since he first invested. 

He’d like to know if he should pull out his crypto profits and buy a second property?  

With crypto having the potential to skyrocket even further the general consensus is that he should sit tight, but what he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do? 

Next up John from Ireland wants to get the guys’ opinion on reserve funds. 

Having built up a diverse portfolio of seven properties, John’s been wondering what could happen if a rainy day comes. 

It’s sod’s law that everything typically seems to go wrong at once, and the best thing an investor can do is put some money aside as a reserve fund for those unforeseen circumstances. 

But how much on average should you be putting aside? 

Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got to give. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 676 TPP470: Answering your questions from a £2.2m penthouse (plus video!) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp470-answering-your-questions-from-a-2-2m-pentho A very special episode...  For the first time ever, we’ve recorded the podcast on video! And we’ve not just recorded it anywhere; we’ve shot it 64 floors up in the UK’s tallest penthouse!  So, if you fancy joining us and catching the full tour of this breath-taking penthouse you can watch the video here.  Not only will you get a chance to see this incredible property, but you’ll also get to hear Rob & Rob answer your questions.  We put a call out on our socials to get all your questions in and you didn’t let us down!  You didn’t hold back, so we’ve got plenty to cover...  You can find the full run-down of what the guys are answering below;  Are house prices over-inflated at the moment?  What’s the most challenging part of running a business or property portfolio?  Are their mortgages paid off?  What do they think about HMO’s? What are the pros and cons?  How can an investor differentiate themselves from the competition?  Why don’t they recommend Birmingham as a hotspot?  What’s their end goal?  Portfolio News  We've got some HUGE Portfolio news!  It’s not often you get to celebrate a number going down... but Portfolio has officially lowered the investment level to £5,000!  If you’d like to find out more or join the waitlist, just head to https://www.portfolio.co.uk/  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP470: Answering your questions from a £2.2m penthouse (plus video!) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A very special episode...  For the first time ever, we’ve recorded the podcast on video! And we’ve not just recorded it anywhere; we’ve shot it 64 floors up in the UK’s tallest penthouse!  So, if you fancy joining us and catching the full tour of this breath-taking penthouse you can watch the video here.  Not only will you get a chance to see this incredible property, but you’ll also get to hear Rob & Rob answer your questions.  We put a call out on our socials to get all your questions in and you didn’t let us down!  You didn’t hold back, so we’ve got plenty to cover...  You can find the full run-down of what the guys are answering below;  Are house prices over-inflated at the moment?  What’s the most challenging part of running a business or property portfolio?  Are their mortgages paid off?  What do they think about HMO’s? What are the pros and cons?  How can an investor differentiate themselves from the competition?  Why don’t they recommend Birmingham as a hotspot?  What’s their end goal?  Portfolio News  We've got some HUGE Portfolio news!  It’s not often you get to celebrate a number going down... but Portfolio has officially lowered the investment level to £5,000!  If you’d like to find out more or join the waitlist, just head to https://www.portfolio.co.uk/  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A very special episode... 

For the first time ever, we’ve recorded the podcast on video! And we’ve not just recorded it anywhere; we’ve shot it 64 floors up in the UK’s tallest penthouse! 

So, if you fancy joining us and catching the full tour of this breath-taking penthouse you can watch the video here. 

Not only will you get a chance to see this incredible property, but you’ll also get to hear Rob & Rob answer your questions. 

We put a call out on our socials to get all your questions in and you didn’t let us down! 

You didn’t hold back, so we’ve got plenty to cover... 

You can find the full run-down of what the guys are answering below; 

  • Are house prices over-inflated at the moment? 
  • What’s the most challenging part of running a business or property portfolio? 
  • Are their mortgages paid off? 
  • What do they think about HMO’s? What are the pros and cons? 
  • How can an investor differentiate themselves from the competition? 
  • Why don’t they recommend Birmingham as a hotspot? 
  • What’s their end goal? 

Portfolio News 

We've got some HUGE Portfolio news! 

It’s not often you get to celebrate a number going down... but Portfolio has officially lowered the investment level to £5,000! 

If you’d like to find out more or join the waitlist, just head to https://www.portfolio.co.uk/ 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2041 ASK324: Will a declining population hurt property? PLUS: I'm buying with tenants in-situ, what do I need to do? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask324-will-a-declining-population-hurt-property-p Rob & Rob are back to answer some more listen questions and this week we’ve got some really great ones!  Kicking us off this week is Fraser.  Frasers recently come across an article that’s suggested that the UK’s population is set to start declining in 2025 and he’s wondering what impact this will have on property.  Will the decline in demand have a negative effect on property prices?  Next up, Johnny wants to know how to prepare for purchasing a property with a tenant in-situ.  Johnny and his business partner are currently looking at purchasing their fourth property, which has a tenant in-situ. Whilst this can be beneficial, he’s got a few questions.  How can he best prepare? Does he need to get new references/inventories etc or can he use the current ones?  They’re also looking to increase the rent as it’s currently below market value and Johnny’s wondering what’s the best way to approach this.  Does he wait until he’s purchased and then increase the rent? Or does he ask the current landlord to bring in the increase and wait until the tenant has signed the new contract before buying.  Tune in to hear what advice the guys have got to give.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK324: Will a declining population hurt property? PLUS: I'm buying with tenants in-situ, what do I need to do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to answer some more listen questions and this week we’ve got some really great ones!  Kicking us off this week is Fraser.  Frasers recently come across an article that’s suggested that the UK’s population is set to start declining in 2025 and he’s wondering what impact this will have on property.  Will the decline in demand have a negative effect on property prices?  Next up, Johnny wants to know how to prepare for purchasing a property with a tenant in-situ.  Johnny and his business partner are currently looking at purchasing their fourth property, which has a tenant in-situ. Whilst this can be beneficial, he’s got a few questions.  How can he best prepare? Does he need to get new references/inventories etc or can he use the current ones?  They’re also looking to increase the rent as it’s currently below market value and Johnny’s wondering what’s the best way to approach this.  Does he wait until he’s purchased and then increase the rent? Or does he ask the current landlord to bring in the increase and wait until the tenant has signed the new contract before buying.  Tune in to hear what advice the guys have got to give.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back to answer some more listen questions and this week we’ve got some really great ones! 

Kicking us off this week is Fraser. 

Frasers recently come across an article that’s suggested that the UK’s population is set to start declining in 2025 and he’s wondering what impact this will have on property. 

Will the decline in demand have a negative effect on property prices? 

Next up, Johnny wants to know how to prepare for purchasing a property with a tenant in-situ. 

Johnny and his business partner are currently looking at purchasing their fourth property, which has a tenant in-situ. Whilst this can be beneficial, he’s got a few questions. 

How can he best prepare? Does he need to get new references/inventories etc or can he use the current ones? 

They’re also looking to increase the rent as it’s currently below market value and Johnny’s wondering what’s the best way to approach this. 

Does he wait until he’s purchased and then increase the rent? Or does he ask the current landlord to bring in the increase and wait until the tenant has signed the new contract before buying. 

Tune in to hear what advice the guys have got to give. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 498 TPP469: Property sourcers’ secrets revealed https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp469-property-sourcers-secrets-revealed Sourcing secrets revealed In a market like this it’s hard to get your hands on any properties let alone bag an incredible deal, but it’s not impossible...  Today on The Property Podcast we’re joined by two property sourcing experts that deal with multimillion pound deals every single day, and they’ll be revealing their top tips and tricks on how to land yourself a deal.  They’ll be sharing:  How to find deals  How to assess those deals  What their due diligence process looks like  What the MOST important thing to consider is  How to negotiate the deal and make sure the price is right  Their top tip for first time investors  In the news  It’s no secret that the markets booming right now, and Hometracks latest House Price Index has revealed that the average house price is up 7.8% from the 12 months leading up to January.  Breaking it further down to regions and areas, we were shocked to learn that Wales has taken the top spot with 11.7% growth!  Hub Extra This one’s for all the coffee (and tea) lovers out there.  If you’re anything like us, you can’t start your morning unless you’ve had your coffee and this week's Hub Extra will help you get your morning shot just that little bit quicker.  If you’ve not already got your favourite coffee shops app downloaded to your phone you might be missing out.  Gone are the days where you lose your loyalty card just as you were about to get your free drink. These apps store all your loyalty points on your phone, so you’ll never have to miss out on that free coffee ever again.  If free coffee isn’t enough to win you over, they’ve also added a nifty little click and collect feature. Just order your coffee when you’re enroute and it’ll be there waiting for you!    Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP469: Property sourcers’ secrets revealed full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Sourcing secrets revealed In a market like this it’s hard to get your hands on any properties let alone bag an incredible deal, but it’s not impossible...  Today on The Property Podcast we’re joined by two property sourcing experts that deal with multimillion pound deals every single day, and they’ll be revealing their top tips and tricks on how to land yourself a deal.  They’ll be sharing:  How to find deals  How to assess those deals  What their due diligence process looks like  What the MOST important thing to consider is  How to negotiate the deal and make sure the price is right  Their top tip for first time investors  In the news  It’s no secret that the markets booming right now, and Hometracks latest House Price Index has revealed that the average house price is up 7.8% from the 12 months leading up to January.  Breaking it further down to regions and areas, we were shocked to learn that Wales has taken the top spot with 11.7% growth!  Hub Extra This one’s for all the coffee (and tea) lovers out there.  If you’re anything like us, you can’t start your morning unless you’ve had your coffee and this week's Hub Extra will help you get your morning shot just that little bit quicker.  If you’ve not already got your favourite coffee shops app downloaded to your phone you might be missing out.  Gone are the days where you lose your loyalty card just as you were about to get your free drink. These apps store all your loyalty points on your phone, so you’ll never have to miss out on that free coffee ever again.  If free coffee isn’t enough to win you over, they’ve also added a nifty little click and collect feature. Just order your coffee when you’re enroute and it’ll be there waiting for you!    Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Sourcing secrets revealed

In a market like this it’s hard to get your hands on any properties let alone bag an incredible deal, but it’s not impossible... 

Today on The Property Podcast we’re joined by two property sourcing experts that deal with multimillion pound deals every single day, and they’ll be revealing their top tips and tricks on how to land yourself a deal. 

They’ll be sharing: 

  • How to find deals 
  • How to assess those deals 
  • What their due diligence process looks like 
  • What the MOST important thing to consider is 
  • How to negotiate the deal and make sure the price is right 
  • Their top tip for first time investors 

In the news 

It’s no secret that the markets booming right now, and Hometracks latest House Price Index has revealed that the average house price is up 7.8% from the 12 months leading up to January. 

Breaking it further down to regions and areas, we were shocked to learn that Wales has taken the top spot with 11.7% growth! 

Hub Extra

This one’s for all the coffee (and tea) lovers out there. 

If you’re anything like us, you can’t start your morning unless you’ve had your coffee and this week's Hub Extra will help you get your morning shot just that little bit quicker. 

If you’ve not already got your favourite coffee shops app downloaded to your phone you might be missing out. 

Gone are the days where you lose your loyalty card just as you were about to get your free drink. These apps store all your loyalty points on your phone, so you’ll never have to miss out on that free coffee ever again. 

If free coffee isn’t enough to win you over, they’ve also added a nifty little click and collect feature. Just order your coffee when you’re enroute and it’ll be there waiting for you!   

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1259 ASK323: How do you deal with anti-landlord views? PLUS: Will increasing interest rates squeeze my margins? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask323-how-do-you-deal-with-anti-landlord-views-pl It’s time for another round of listener questions!  Our first question is from Steven in Manchester.  Steve has been investing for a few years now, he’s researched various strategies and spoken to a lot of people.  And he’s had a sad realisation...   There’s a lot of negativity when it comes to being a landlord and investing. Steve approaches being a landlord in an ethical way and tries to look out for his tenants, making his property feel like their home.   What Steve would like to know is how do Rob & Rob handle this negativity? Do they have a particular approach or argument when it comes to dealing with this?  Next up, we’ve got a question about interest rates.  This listener is looking to build a Buy-to-Let portfolio and is looking for some advice on interest rates and rental income.  What he wants to know is if rent will increase to match interest rates, and if they do will this impact the profit margins of Buy-to-Let properties?  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK323: How do you deal with anti-landlord views? PLUS: Will increasing interest rates squeeze my margins? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for another round of listener questions!  Our first question is from Steven in Manchester.  Steve has been investing for a few years now, he’s researched various strategies and spoken to a lot of people.  And he’s had a sad realisation...   There’s a lot of negativity when it comes to being a landlord and investing. Steve approaches being a landlord in an ethical way and tries to look out for his tenants, making his property feel like their home.   What Steve would like to know is how do Rob & Rob handle this negativity? Do they have a particular approach or argument when it comes to dealing with this?  Next up, we’ve got a question about interest rates.  This listener is looking to build a Buy-to-Let portfolio and is looking for some advice on interest rates and rental income.  What he wants to know is if rent will increase to match interest rates, and if they do will this impact the profit margins of Buy-to-Let properties?  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s time for another round of listener questions! 

Our first question is from Steven in Manchester. 

Steve has been investing for a few years now, he’s researched various strategies and spoken to a lot of people. 

And he’s had a sad realisation...  

There’s a lot of negativity when it comes to being a landlord and investing. Steve approaches being a landlord in an ethical way and tries to look out for his tenants, making his property feel like their home.  

What Steve would like to know is how do Rob & Rob handle this negativity? Do they have a particular approach or argument when it comes to dealing with this? 

Next up, we’ve got a question about interest rates. 

This listener is looking to build a Buy-to-Let portfolio and is looking for some advice on interest rates and rental income. 

What he wants to know is if rent will increase to match interest rates, and if they do will this impact the profit margins of Buy-to-Let properties? 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a Buy-to-Let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 512 TPP468: March Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp468-march-market-update It’s the March Market Update  It’s that time of the month! Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update.  The markets are reacting to everything that’s going on right now and it’s affecting all of us.  From house prices continuing to soar to Scottish news, the guys have got plenty to cover.   All the links you need are right here:  Property Market  House prices go up by 10.8% at end of 2021: HM Land Registry  Huge Build To Rent programme announced by pension provider  Rental Market  No sign of rental demand slowing: NRLA  Mortgages  Weekly rate watch: Rate hike frenzy sees all fixes rise  Rental Control  Avoid rent freezes but some controls can work, academics claim  Scotland  Letting an Airbnb will require planning consent if council succeeds  Scots landlords dismayed as possession grounds kept ‘discretionary’ until September  Sentiment  London’s smallest microflat sells for 80% above asking price  Property Hub News We’ve got some exciting Portfolio news dropping soon...  So, if you’d like to be the first to hear what that is you can join the waitlist here.  And if you’d love to be a part of the incredible Property Hub team you can find all the roles we’re hiring for here.  Hub Extra This week we’re sharing the tech tool that keeps The Property Podcast running like a well-oiled machine.  Monday.com is a platform that’s redefined the way we work as it organises and streamlines your daily, weekly and monthly tasks.  The great thing about Monday.com is you can really customise it to work best for you, set yourself deadlines, add subitems and keep your team up to date with your progress – it really can do it all.  We can’t believe we used to do it all on paper before!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP468: March Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the March Market Update  It’s that time of the month! Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update.  The markets are reacting to everything that’s going on right now and it’s affecting all of us.  From house prices continuing to soar to Scottish news, the guys have got plenty to cover.   All the links you need are right here:  Property Market  House prices go up by 10.8% at end of 2021: HM Land Registry  Huge Build To Rent programme announced by pension provider  Rental Market  No sign of rental demand slowing: NRLA  Mortgages  Weekly rate watch: Rate hike frenzy sees all fixes rise  Rental Control  Avoid rent freezes but some controls can work, academics claim  Scotland  Letting an Airbnb will require planning consent if council succeeds  Scots landlords dismayed as possession grounds kept ‘discretionary’ until September  Sentiment  London’s smallest microflat sells for 80% above asking price  Property Hub News We’ve got some exciting Portfolio news dropping soon...  So, if you’d like to be the first to hear what that is you can join the waitlist here.  And if you’d love to be a part of the incredible Property Hub team you can find all the roles we’re hiring for here.  Hub Extra This week we’re sharing the tech tool that keeps The Property Podcast running like a well-oiled machine.  Monday.com is a platform that’s redefined the way we work as it organises and streamlines your daily, weekly and monthly tasks.  The great thing about Monday.com is you can really customise it to work best for you, set yourself deadlines, add subitems and keep your team up to date with your progress – it really can do it all.  We can’t believe we used to do it all on paper before!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the March Market Update 

It’s that time of the month! Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update. 

The markets are reacting to everything that’s going on right now and it’s affecting all of us. 

From house prices continuing to soar to Scottish news, the guys have got plenty to cover.  

All the links you need are right here: 

Property Market 

Rental Market 

Mortgages 

Rental Control 

Scotland 

Sentiment 

Property Hub News

We’ve got some exciting Portfolio news dropping soon... 

So, if you’d like to be the first to hear what that is you can join the waitlist here. 

And if you’d love to be a part of the incredible Property Hub team you can find all the roles we’re hiring for here. 

Hub Extra

This week we’re sharing the tech tool that keeps The Property Podcast running like a well-oiled machine. 

Monday.com is a platform that’s redefined the way we work as it organises and streamlines your daily, weekly and monthly tasks. 

The great thing about Monday.com is you can really customise it to work best for you, set yourself deadlines, add subitems and keep your team up to date with your progress – it really can do it all. 

We can’t believe we used to do it all on paper before! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1555 ASK322: Should I just give up and overpay? PLUS: Release equity or not? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask322-should-i-just-give-up-and-overpay-plus-rele The guys are back for yet another round of listener questions!  And Amy from Oxford is kicking us off this week.  Amy and her fiancé are looking to buy their first property, but the properties they’ve had their eye on have had SO much interest they’re selling for £30,000 above asking!  Has overpaying in this market become the norm? Or are they right to be a little cautious...  Next up, we’ve got a couple of questions from Paul.  Paul bought his first Buy-to-Let property last year, is currently renovating his second and has had an offer accepted on his third.  Thanks to the current market, his first property has increased in value by around £30,000-£40,000. He wants to hear if Rob & Rob think he should pull the equity and use it for another deposit?  His next question is all about mortgages. He’s taken out interest-only mortgages on all his properties and has a plan for how he’ll pay these off one day.  He’s hoping to use the 18-year property cycle to his advantage, and as his properties go up in value, he plans to sell one and use this to pay off the mortgages.  Is this a good strategy?  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK322: Should I just give up and overpay? PLUS: Release equity or not? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The guys are back for yet another round of listener questions!  And Amy from Oxford is kicking us off this week.  Amy and her fiancé are looking to buy their first property, but the properties they’ve had their eye on have had SO much interest they’re selling for £30,000 above asking!  Has overpaying in this market become the norm? Or are they right to be a little cautious...  Next up, we’ve got a couple of questions from Paul.  Paul bought his first Buy-to-Let property last year, is currently renovating his second and has had an offer accepted on his third.  Thanks to the current market, his first property has increased in value by around £30,000-£40,000. He wants to hear if Rob & Rob think he should pull the equity and use it for another deposit?  His next question is all about mortgages. He’s taken out interest-only mortgages on all his properties and has a plan for how he’ll pay these off one day.  He’s hoping to use the 18-year property cycle to his advantage, and as his properties go up in value, he plans to sell one and use this to pay off the mortgages.  Is this a good strategy?  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The guys are back for yet another round of listener questions! 

And Amy from Oxford is kicking us off this week. 

Amy and her fiancé are looking to buy their first property, but the properties they’ve had their eye on have had SO much interest they’re selling for £30,000 above asking! 

Has overpaying in this market become the norm? Or are they right to be a little cautious... 

Next up, we’ve got a couple of questions from Paul. 

Paul bought his first Buy-to-Let property last year, is currently renovating his second and has had an offer accepted on his third. 

Thanks to the current market, his first property has increased in value by around £30,000-£40,000. He wants to hear if Rob & Rob think he should pull the equity and use it for another deposit? 

His next question is all about mortgages. He’s taken out interest-only mortgages on all his properties and has a plan for how he’ll pay these off one day. 

He’s hoping to use the 18-year property cycle to his advantage, and as his properties go up in value, he plans to sell one and use this to pay off the mortgages. 

Is this a good strategy? 

Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 625 TPP467: Sharing our most unpopular property opinions https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp467-sharing-our-most-unpopular-property-opinion You’re probably not going to like this... We’re going to ruffle a few feathers this week as Rob & Rob are revealing their most unpopular property opinions.  And honestly, we can’t quite believe some of these!  The guys have got plenty of opinions and they’re famous for not being aligned with the crowd and that’s definitely going to be the case today.   From referencing working both ways, to paying capital gains tax on your main residence, Rob & Rob are not holding back.   Some of the opinions are pretty controversial, so much so, that Rob & Rob don’t even agree – this is one episode you really don’t want to miss.  And if you’re wanting to hear why Rob & Rob think property is an awful way to make money, you can find the full episode here.  In the news  Selective licensing schemes, we’ve all heard of them and some of us have to pay to have them.  So, we were pretty shocked to find out that nearly 2/3 of the councils that run these schemes don’t actually record the number of complaints they’re receiving!  Hub Extra This week’s Hub Extra is for those of you that, like Rob B, don’t enjoy travelling and hate queueing!  We’ve got some simple tips that might cost you a little extra but will make your travel experience A LOT more enjoyable.  Tip 1 – Opt for a meet and greet service over standard airport parking  Rather than paying to just park your car in the airport, you can choose a meet and greet service that’ll let you drive to the closest location to the airport, hand over your keys and someone will go park it for you. Then just let them know when you arrive, and they’ll bring your car back around to you!  Tip 2 – Book fast passes (in advance)  This one we don’t recommend leaving until the last minute as it can work out pretty expensive, but if you book your fast passes in advance, often for around the same price as a pint you’ll be able to skip the queues and whiz through security!  Tip 3 – Get a credit card that gives you lounge access  Some credit cards will offer airport lounge access as a benefit, and honestly, it’s a complete game changer! After whizzing through security, you can sit back and relax in a lounge that’s stocked up with food and drinks. So, skip the uncomfortable chairs and get yourself in a lounge.  Tip 4 – Pick your seats at the front  Quite simply, you’ll get off the plane much quicker than everyone else and be at the front of those queues! So, no need to be spending ages in the security line, plus you’ll be the first to grab your drinks/snacks from the carts on the plane.  Tip 5 – Upgrade to faster luggage drop-off for the way home  Another time saver and complete game changer. By simply paying a little extra your bags will be the first on and off the plane!  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP467: Sharing our most unpopular property opinions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You’re probably not going to like this... We’re going to ruffle a few feathers this week as Rob & Rob are revealing their most unpopular property opinions.  And honestly, we can’t quite believe some of these!  The guys have got plenty of opinions and they’re famous for not being aligned with the crowd and that’s definitely going to be the case today.   From referencing working both ways, to paying capital gains tax on your main residence, Rob & Rob are not holding back.   Some of the opinions are pretty controversial, so much so, that Rob & Rob don’t even agree – this is one episode you really don’t want to miss.  And if you’re wanting to hear why Rob & Rob think property is an awful way to make money, you can find the full episode here.  In the news  Selective licensing schemes, we’ve all heard of them and some of us have to pay to have them.  So, we were pretty shocked to find out that nearly 2/3 of the councils that run these schemes don’t actually record the number of complaints they’re receiving!  Hub Extra This week’s Hub Extra is for those of you that, like Rob B, don’t enjoy travelling and hate queueing!  We’ve got some simple tips that might cost you a little extra but will make your travel experience A LOT more enjoyable.  Tip 1 – Opt for a meet and greet service over standard airport parking  Rather than paying to just park your car in the airport, you can choose a meet and greet service that’ll let you drive to the closest location to the airport, hand over your keys and someone will go park it for you. Then just let them know when you arrive, and they’ll bring your car back around to you!  Tip 2 – Book fast passes (in advance)  This one we don’t recommend leaving until the last minute as it can work out pretty expensive, but if you book your fast passes in advance, often for around the same price as a pint you’ll be able to skip the queues and whiz through security!  Tip 3 – Get a credit card that gives you lounge access  Some credit cards will offer airport lounge access as a benefit, and honestly, it’s a complete game changer! After whizzing through security, you can sit back and relax in a lounge that’s stocked up with food and drinks. So, skip the uncomfortable chairs and get yourself in a lounge.  Tip 4 – Pick your seats at the front  Quite simply, you’ll get off the plane much quicker than everyone else and be at the front of those queues! So, no need to be spending ages in the security line, plus you’ll be the first to grab your drinks/snacks from the carts on the plane.  Tip 5 – Upgrade to faster luggage drop-off for the way home  Another time saver and complete game changer. By simply paying a little extra your bags will be the first on and off the plane!  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. You’re probably not going to like this...

We’re going to ruffle a few feathers this week as Rob & Rob are revealing their most unpopular property opinions. 

And honestly, we can’t quite believe some of these! 

The guys have got plenty of opinions and they’re famous for not being aligned with the crowd and that’s definitely going to be the case today.  

From referencing working both ways, to paying capital gains tax on your main residence, Rob & Rob are not holding back.  

Some of the opinions are pretty controversial, so much so, that Rob & Rob don’t even agree – this is one episode you really don’t want to miss. 

And if you’re wanting to hear why Rob & Rob think property is an awful way to make money, you can find the full episode here. 

In the news 

Selective licensing schemes, we’ve all heard of them and some of us have to pay to have them. 

So, we were pretty shocked to find out that nearly 2/3 of the councils that run these schemes don’t actually record the number of complaints they’re receiving! 

Hub Extra

This week’s Hub Extra is for those of you that, like Rob B, don’t enjoy travelling and hate queueing! 

We’ve got some simple tips that might cost you a little extra but will make your travel experience A LOT more enjoyable. 

Tip 1 – Opt for a meet and greet service over standard airport parking 

Rather than paying to just park your car in the airport, you can choose a meet and greet service that’ll let you drive to the closest location to the airport, hand over your keys and someone will go park it for you. Then just let them know when you arrive, and they’ll bring your car back around to you! 

Tip 2 – Book fast passes (in advance) 

This one we don’t recommend leaving until the last minute as it can work out pretty expensive, but if you book your fast passes in advance, often for around the same price as a pint you’ll be able to skip the queues and whiz through security! 

Tip 3 – Get a credit card that gives you lounge access 

Some credit cards will offer airport lounge access as a benefit, and honestly, it’s a complete game changer! After whizzing through security, you can sit back and relax in a lounge that’s stocked up with food and drinks. So, skip the uncomfortable chairs and get yourself in a lounge. 

Tip 4 – Pick your seats at the front 

Quite simply, you’ll get off the plane much quicker than everyone else and be at the front of those queues! So, no need to be spending ages in the security line, plus you’ll be the first to grab your drinks/snacks from the carts on the plane. 

Tip 5 – Upgrade to faster luggage drop-off for the way home 

Another time saver and complete game changer. By simply paying a little extra your bags will be the first on and off the plane! 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

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]]> 2334 ASK321: What does the property cycle mean for my mortgages? PLUS: How do I turn my refurbs into a business? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask321-what-does-the-property-cycle-mean-for-my-mo Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions!  First up we’ve got a question from Mike.  Mike’s mortgages are due for renewal soon, and he’s been considering whether he should get a two- or five-year fixed rate.  With five-year fixed rates being pretty good at the moment he’s leaning more towards this, but after taking a closer look at the 18-year property cycle this fixed rate might end around the same time as a crash.  What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do? Should he get a two-year fixed rate and then a five after or get the five now and hope for the best!  The guys share some helpful advice, but thankfully we’ve got another perfect podcast episode that might just help him out.   Find out how to use leverage in a boom and crash right here.  Next up, David wants to know how he can turn his recent renovation projects into a business.  David has completed a couple of refurbs over the last 3 years and he’s looking at how he can turn this success into a business.  Controversially Rob & Rob have actually discussed this on The Property Podcast before and revealed why property is a terrible way to make money.  Tune in to find out what tips the guys have got for him.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK321: What does the property cycle mean for my mortgages? PLUS: How do I turn my refurbs into a business? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions!  First up we’ve got a question from Mike.  Mike’s mortgages are due for renewal soon, and he’s been considering whether he should get a two- or five-year fixed rate.  With five-year fixed rates being pretty good at the moment he’s leaning more towards this, but after taking a closer look at the 18-year property cycle this fixed rate might end around the same time as a crash.  What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do? Should he get a two-year fixed rate and then a five after or get the five now and hope for the best!  The guys share some helpful advice, but thankfully we’ve got another perfect podcast episode that might just help him out.   Find out how to use leverage in a boom and crash right here.  Next up, David wants to know how he can turn his recent renovation projects into a business.  David has completed a couple of refurbs over the last 3 years and he’s looking at how he can turn this success into a business.  Controversially Rob & Rob have actually discussed this on The Property Podcast before and revealed why property is a terrible way to make money.  Tune in to find out what tips the guys have got for him.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions! 

First up we’ve got a question from Mike. 

Mike’s mortgages are due for renewal soon, and he’s been considering whether he should get a two- or five-year fixed rate. 

With five-year fixed rates being pretty good at the moment he’s leaning more towards this, but after taking a closer look at the 18-year property cycle this fixed rate might end around the same time as a crash. 

What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do? Should he get a two-year fixed rate and then a five after or get the five now and hope for the best! 

The guys share some helpful advice, but thankfully we’ve got another perfect podcast episode that might just help him out.  

Find out how to use leverage in a boom and crash right here. 

Next up, David wants to know how he can turn his recent renovation projects into a business. 

David has completed a couple of refurbs over the last 3 years and he’s looking at how he can turn this success into a business. 

Controversially Rob & Rob have actually discussed this on The Property Podcast before and revealed why property is a terrible way to make money. 

Tune in to find out what tips the guys have got for him. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 492 TPP466: How to use Rightmove the RIGHT way https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp466-how-to-use-rightmove-the-right-way Step up your Rightmove game  The property market is booming right now, and that’s great if you’ve already established your portfolio, but if you’re trying to find your next investment it’s not the easiest time to bag a deal.  You’re probably already spending a huge portion of your time scrolling on Rightmove, so you’ll want to make sure you’re doing this as effectively as possible.  Thankfully, Rob & Rob have been investing for years and they’ve managed to build up a good few tips and tricks.  So, this week on The Property Podcast they’ll be revealing all the ways you can optimise your search for your next investment.  And if you’re looking for the link to help Beau and donate, you can do this here.  In the news We canine believe this week's news story...  27% of landlords have no idea their tenants have cats or dogs! With the surge in tenants becoming pet parents, it’s no wonder the majority of landlords have made the switch to pet-friendly properties.  But it seems that a huge portion of tenants are keeping their pets under wraps!   Hub Extra  We’ve shared some pretty game-changing tools this episode, so rather than overload with you more, we thought we’d remind you to download them!  With a few simple clicks, you’ll be stepping up your investment game in no time.  Property Log  Advanced Property Insights  Property Data  Rightmove Hub  Fancy joining the Property Hub team? Do you know someone who'd be perfect for our CTO role or do you just fancy joining the incredible team here at Property Hub (we promise we're not biased!) you can find all our latest roles right here. Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP466: How to use Rightmove the RIGHT way full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Step up your Rightmove game  The property market is booming right now, and that’s great if you’ve already established your portfolio, but if you’re trying to find your next investment it’s not the easiest time to bag a deal.  You’re probably already spending a huge portion of your time scrolling on Rightmove, so you’ll want to make sure you’re doing this as effectively as possible.  Thankfully, Rob & Rob have been investing for years and they’ve managed to build up a good few tips and tricks.  So, this week on The Property Podcast they’ll be revealing all the ways you can optimise your search for your next investment.  And if you’re looking for the link to help Beau and donate, you can do this here.  In the news We canine believe this week's news story...  27% of landlords have no idea their tenants have cats or dogs! With the surge in tenants becoming pet parents, it’s no wonder the majority of landlords have made the switch to pet-friendly properties.  But it seems that a huge portion of tenants are keeping their pets under wraps!   Hub Extra  We’ve shared some pretty game-changing tools this episode, so rather than overload with you more, we thought we’d remind you to download them!  With a few simple clicks, you’ll be stepping up your investment game in no time.  Property Log  Advanced Property Insights  Property Data  Rightmove Hub  Fancy joining the Property Hub team? Do you know someone who'd be perfect for our CTO role or do you just fancy joining the incredible team here at Property Hub (we promise we're not biased!) you can find all our latest roles right here. Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Step up your Rightmove game 

The property market is booming right now, and that’s great if you’ve already established your portfolio, but if you’re trying to find your next investment it’s not the easiest time to bag a deal. 

You’re probably already spending a huge portion of your time scrolling on Rightmove, so you’ll want to make sure you’re doing this as effectively as possible. 

Thankfully, Rob & Rob have been investing for years and they’ve managed to build up a good few tips and tricks. 

So, this week on The Property Podcast they’ll be revealing all the ways you can optimise your search for your next investment. 

And if you’re looking for the link to help Beau and donate, you can do this here. 

In the news

We canine believe this week's news story... 

27% of landlords have no idea their tenants have cats or dogs! With the surge in tenants becoming pet parents, it’s no wonder the majority of landlords have made the switch to pet-friendly properties. 

But it seems that a huge portion of tenants are keeping their pets under wraps!  

Hub Extra 

We’ve shared some pretty game-changing tools this episode, so rather than overload with you more, we thought we’d remind you to download them! 

With a few simple clicks, you’ll be stepping up your investment game in no time. 

Fancy joining the Property Hub team?

Do you know someone who'd be perfect for our CTO role or do you just fancy joining the incredible team here at Property Hub (we promise we're not biased!) you can find all our latest roles right here.

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1805 ASK320: Sell my former home, or rent it out? PLUS: How do I get a mortgage for my refurb? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask320-sell-my-former-home-or-rent-it-out-plus-how Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions!  Kicking it off this week is Laura from Essex.  Laura bought her first property (a two-bed flat) six years ago and is now looking to buy her second property.  She’s recently had an offer accepted on a four-bed detached house and can afford to purchase it without using any equity from her flat.  But Laura’s unsure if she should sell the flat and use the equity to put down a bigger deposit and lower her mortgage repayments on the new house.  What do Rob & Rob think?   Should she keep the flat and rent it out or sell up and put a bigger deposit down?  Next up, we’ve got a mortgage question from Andrew.  Andrew has recently received an inheritance and is looking to buy a terraced house outright in Leeds and then let it out.  He’s then hoping to refinance this property and use the equity to expand his portfolio and purchase a couple more buy-to-let properties.  Andrew wants to know if his mortgage can be interest only, and if not, why?  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  And if you’re looking for the latest episode of The Property Podcast with a mortgage expert you can find it here or if it’s the Buy-to-let mortgages explained video you’re after, that’s right here.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK320: Sell my former home, or rent it out? PLUS: How do I get a mortgage for my refurb? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions!  Kicking it off this week is Laura from Essex.  Laura bought her first property (a two-bed flat) six years ago and is now looking to buy her second property.  She’s recently had an offer accepted on a four-bed detached house and can afford to purchase it without using any equity from her flat.  But Laura’s unsure if she should sell the flat and use the equity to put down a bigger deposit and lower her mortgage repayments on the new house.  What do Rob & Rob think?   Should she keep the flat and rent it out or sell up and put a bigger deposit down?  Next up, we’ve got a mortgage question from Andrew.  Andrew has recently received an inheritance and is looking to buy a terraced house outright in Leeds and then let it out.  He’s then hoping to refinance this property and use the equity to expand his portfolio and purchase a couple more buy-to-let properties.  Andrew wants to know if his mortgage can be interest only, and if not, why?  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  And if you’re looking for the latest episode of The Property Podcast with a mortgage expert you can find it here or if it’s the Buy-to-let mortgages explained video you’re after, that’s right here.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions! 

Kicking it off this week is Laura from Essex. 

Laura bought her first property (a two-bed flat) six years ago and is now looking to buy her second property. 

She’s recently had an offer accepted on a four-bed detached house and can afford to purchase it without using any equity from her flat. 

But Laura’s unsure if she should sell the flat and use the equity to put down a bigger deposit and lower her mortgage repayments on the new house. 

What do Rob & Rob think?  

Should she keep the flat and rent it out or sell up and put a bigger deposit down? 

Next up, we’ve got a mortgage question from Andrew. 

Andrew has recently received an inheritance and is looking to buy a terraced house outright in Leeds and then let it out. 

He’s then hoping to refinance this property and use the equity to expand his portfolio and purchase a couple more buy-to-let properties. 

Andrew wants to know if his mortgage can be interest only, and if not, why? 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

And if you’re looking for the latest episode of The Property Podcast with a mortgage expert you can find it here or if it’s the Buy-to-let mortgages explained video you’re after, that’s right here. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 606 TPP465: How to protect yourself against rate rises and more https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp465-how-to-protect-yourself-against-rate-rises The interview you’ve been waiting for   The mortgage market is CRAZY right now, and we’re always inundated with questions about rates, fixed terms and so much more.  So, in true The Property Podcast fashion, we thought we’d get a leading mortgage expert to give us a complete run-down of what’s going on in the market right now.  This is an episode you really don’t want to miss.  In the news  Shockingly this week's news has had hardly any coverage...  With everything that going on right now with energy bill increases, national insurance increases and so much more, the Bank of England’s latest move seems rather stealthy.  With the base rate jumping from 0.25 to 0.5 it’s pretty surprising that this has gone relatively unnoticed.  Hub Extra What could’ve possibly caused Rob D to completely change his outlook on money?  Die With Zero by Bill Perkins challenges the typical concept of saving your money forever and presents a provocative philosophy on how you can make the most out of your money.   Refer a friend  There’s nothing better than a good recommendation.   If you’re an avid reader of the magazine and know someone that would benefit from the knowledge you can now refer them.  Just direct them here and they’ll instantly receive a free digital issue of the latest magazine!  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP465: How to protect yourself against rate rises and more full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The interview you’ve been waiting for   The mortgage market is CRAZY right now, and we’re always inundated with questions about rates, fixed terms and so much more.  So, in true The Property Podcast fashion, we thought we’d get a leading mortgage expert to give us a complete run-down of what’s going on in the market right now.  This is an episode you really don’t want to miss.  In the news  Shockingly this week's news has had hardly any coverage...  With everything that going on right now with energy bill increases, national insurance increases and so much more, the Bank of England’s latest move seems rather stealthy.  With the base rate jumping from 0.25 to 0.5 it’s pretty surprising that this has gone relatively unnoticed.  Hub Extra What could’ve possibly caused Rob D to completely change his outlook on money?  Die With Zero by Bill Perkins challenges the typical concept of saving your money forever and presents a provocative philosophy on how you can make the most out of your money.   Refer a friend  There’s nothing better than a good recommendation.   If you’re an avid reader of the magazine and know someone that would benefit from the knowledge you can now refer them.  Just direct them here and they’ll instantly receive a free digital issue of the latest magazine!  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The interview you’ve been waiting for  

The mortgage market is CRAZY right now, and we’re always inundated with questions about rates, fixed terms and so much more. 

So, in true The Property Podcast fashion, we thought we’d get a leading mortgage expert to give us a complete run-down of what’s going on in the market right now. 

This is an episode you really don’t want to miss. 

In the news 

Shockingly this week's news has had hardly any coverage... 

With everything that going on right now with energy bill increases, national insurance increases and so much more, the Bank of England’s latest move seems rather stealthy. 

With the base rate jumping from 0.25 to 0.5 it’s pretty surprising that this has gone relatively unnoticed. 

Hub Extra

What could’ve possibly caused Rob D to completely change his outlook on money? 

Die With Zero by Bill Perkins challenges the typical concept of saving your money forever and presents a provocative philosophy on how you can make the most out of your money.  

Refer a friend 

There’s nothing better than a good recommendation.  

If you’re an avid reader of the magazine and know someone that would benefit from the knowledge you can now refer them. 

Just direct them here and they’ll instantly receive a free digital issue of the latest magazine! 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1766 ASK319: Should we be worried about new EPC rules? PLUS: Do you use this mindset trick? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask319-should-we-be-worried-about-new-epc-rules-pl It’s Tuesday and you know what that means... we’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  And this week we’ve got a couple of really interesting questions!  First up, Imran from London is wondering about the pending changes to EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rules.  Imran has a budget of £80,000 and is looking to purchase two or three properties in the Midlands/North.  With this budget, the stock that’s available to him is typically older buildings with lower ratings of D or E. If he were to invest in these, with the proposed changes he would need to bring the rating up to a C.  With such little information about how much these improvements would cost; Imran is feeling a little cautious about making investments like this and wants to know what Rob & Rob think.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Roisin.  With mindset and manifestation’s recent rise in popularity, Roisin wants to know what the guys think about it all?  Should investors be looking into mindset training as heavily as they do with property? Or is it just the latest fad?  And do Rob & Rob themselves manifest?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK319: Should we be worried about new EPC rules? PLUS: Do you use this mindset trick? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and you know what that means... we’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  And this week we’ve got a couple of really interesting questions!  First up, Imran from London is wondering about the pending changes to EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rules.  Imran has a budget of £80,000 and is looking to purchase two or three properties in the Midlands/North.  With this budget, the stock that’s available to him is typically older buildings with lower ratings of D or E. If he were to invest in these, with the proposed changes he would need to bring the rating up to a C.  With such little information about how much these improvements would cost; Imran is feeling a little cautious about making investments like this and wants to know what Rob & Rob think.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Roisin.  With mindset and manifestation’s recent rise in popularity, Roisin wants to know what the guys think about it all?  Should investors be looking into mindset training as heavily as they do with property? Or is it just the latest fad?  And do Rob & Rob themselves manifest?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and you know what that means... we’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. 

And this week we’ve got a couple of really interesting questions! 

First up, Imran from London is wondering about the pending changes to EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rules. 

Imran has a budget of £80,000 and is looking to purchase two or three properties in the Midlands/North. 

With this budget, the stock that’s available to him is typically older buildings with lower ratings of D or E. If he were to invest in these, with the proposed changes he would need to bring the rating up to a C. 

With such little information about how much these improvements would cost; Imran is feeling a little cautious about making investments like this and wants to know what Rob & Rob think. 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Roisin. 

With mindset and manifestation’s recent rise in popularity, Roisin wants to know what the guys think about it all? 

Should investors be looking into mindset training as heavily as they do with property? Or is it just the latest fad? 

And do Rob & Rob themselves manifest? 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 764 TPP464: February Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp464-february-market-update It’s the February Market Update   Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and this one is a must listen!  With HUGE numbers across the board the guys have never reported on stats like this, in fact, we might start calling this update the record high edition.   From soaring property prices and rents to surging mortgage products and Welsh news, Rob & Rob have a lot to cover.  All the links you need are right below:  Property Prices  Government releases latest data for average UK house prices  New Year demand for property hits record levels, up 50%  Fears of pandemic exodus from England’s cities prove unfounded  Rents  Rents rise at fastest rate ever  Latest figures show UK rents continue their inexorable rise  Private rents in Britain rise at fastest rate on record  UK property rents rise at fastest ever rate  Cladding Issue     Government sets out new plan to protect leaseholders and make industry pay for the cladding crisis  Government slams insurance firms over premiums on blocks  Don’t exclude landlords from cladding help, politicians will be told  Mortgages  Mortgage lenders battle to win growing holiday let landlord market  Landlord product choice approaching record levels: Moneyfacts  Leasehold  Restrictions on ground rent for new leases set to become law  Wales  Renting Homes (Wales) Act Starts July 2022  And finally...  Call for action ahead of new Carbon Monoxide alarm laws  Hub Extra  We spend so much time on our phones, so this week's Hub Extra is trying to improve that experience.  We’re sure it’s no news to you that you can organise the apps on your phones into little folders and you can name these things to help you keep things organised.  But have you ever considered naming them something a little more motivational?  Instead of popping all your banking/investing apps into a folder called ‘finance’, switch it out for ‘Make X amount of money this year’.  Whilst this might seem a little silly, when you’re picking up your phone 100+ times a day this little mental nudge might help keep you on track.  A further little tip straight from Rob B, is if you have an iPad as well as your iPhone, move any of those apps that you find distracting off your phone and onto your iPad.  And if you’d like to find out more about Portfolio you can do that here.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP464: February Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the February Market Update   Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and this one is a must listen!  With HUGE numbers across the board the guys have never reported on stats like this, in fact, we might start calling this update the record high edition.   From soaring property prices and rents to surging mortgage products and Welsh news, Rob & Rob have a lot to cover.  All the links you need are right below:  Property Prices  Government releases latest data for average UK house prices  New Year demand for property hits record levels, up 50%  Fears of pandemic exodus from England’s cities prove unfounded  Rents  Rents rise at fastest rate ever  Latest figures show UK rents continue their inexorable rise  Private rents in Britain rise at fastest rate on record  UK property rents rise at fastest ever rate  Cladding Issue     Government sets out new plan to protect leaseholders and make industry pay for the cladding crisis  Government slams insurance firms over premiums on blocks  Don’t exclude landlords from cladding help, politicians will be told  Mortgages  Mortgage lenders battle to win growing holiday let landlord market  Landlord product choice approaching record levels: Moneyfacts  Leasehold  Restrictions on ground rent for new leases set to become law  Wales  Renting Homes (Wales) Act Starts July 2022  And finally...  Call for action ahead of new Carbon Monoxide alarm laws  Hub Extra  We spend so much time on our phones, so this week's Hub Extra is trying to improve that experience.  We’re sure it’s no news to you that you can organise the apps on your phones into little folders and you can name these things to help you keep things organised.  But have you ever considered naming them something a little more motivational?  Instead of popping all your banking/investing apps into a folder called ‘finance’, switch it out for ‘Make X amount of money this year’.  Whilst this might seem a little silly, when you’re picking up your phone 100+ times a day this little mental nudge might help keep you on track.  A further little tip straight from Rob B, is if you have an iPad as well as your iPhone, move any of those apps that you find distracting off your phone and onto your iPad.  And if you’d like to find out more about Portfolio you can do that here.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the February Market Update  

Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and this one is a must listen! 

With HUGE numbers across the board the guys have never reported on stats like this, in fact, we might start calling this update the record high edition.  

From soaring property prices and rents to surging mortgage products and Welsh news, Rob & Rob have a lot to cover. 

All the links you need are right below: 

Property Prices 

Rents 

Cladding Issue    

Mortgages 

Leasehold 

Wales 

And finally... 

Hub Extra 

We spend so much time on our phones, so this week's Hub Extra is trying to improve that experience. 

We’re sure it’s no news to you that you can organise the apps on your phones into little folders and you can name these things to help you keep things organised. 

But have you ever considered naming them something a little more motivational? 

Instead of popping all your banking/investing apps into a folder called ‘finance’, switch it out for ‘Make X amount of money this year’. 

Whilst this might seem a little silly, when you’re picking up your phone 100+ times a day this little mental nudge might help keep you on track. 

A further little tip straight from Rob B, is if you have an iPad as well as your iPhone, move any of those apps that you find distracting off your phone and onto your iPad. 

And if you’d like to find out more about Portfolio you can do that here. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1881 ASK318: How can I source new build houses remotely? PLUS: Can I get income from my student HMO outside term-time? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask318-how-can-i-source-new-build-houses-remotely Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! As always, we’ve got two great questions this week, so let’s get stuck in!  First up, we’ve got a question from Harry.  Harry is an overseas investor with a portfolio predominately made up of flats.  Our Houses vs. Flats episode on The Property Podcast and the high demand for houses during a recent Property Hub Invest launch in Sheffield has got him thinking.  He’d like to diversify and get his hands on some new build houses, but he’s struggling to source these remotely.  Harry would love to hear if Rob & Rob have got any advice on how he can source the properties he’s after.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Adam in Swansea.  He’s currently purchasing his first HMO in a student area and is looking to let this out to some students.  Unfortunately, he’s just missed the start of the academic year and he’s expecting the property to remain empty because of this.  What Adam wants to know is how can he monetise the property until the next academic year starts and avoid a void period.  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for our callers.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK318: How can I source new build houses remotely? PLUS: Can I get income from my student HMO outside term-time? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! As always, we’ve got two great questions this week, so let’s get stuck in!  First up, we’ve got a question from Harry.  Harry is an overseas investor with a portfolio predominately made up of flats.  Our Houses vs. Flats episode on The Property Podcast and the high demand for houses during a recent Property Hub Invest launch in Sheffield has got him thinking.  He’d like to diversify and get his hands on some new build houses, but he’s struggling to source these remotely.  Harry would love to hear if Rob & Rob have got any advice on how he can source the properties he’s after.  Next up, we’ve got a question from Adam in Swansea.  He’s currently purchasing his first HMO in a student area and is looking to let this out to some students.  Unfortunately, he’s just missed the start of the academic year and he’s expecting the property to remain empty because of this.  What Adam wants to know is how can he monetise the property until the next academic year starts and avoid a void period.  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for our callers.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! As always, we’ve got two great questions this week, so let’s get stuck in! 

First up, we’ve got a question from Harry. 

Harry is an overseas investor with a portfolio predominately made up of flats. 

Our Houses vs. Flats episode on The Property Podcast and the high demand for houses during a recent Property Hub Invest launch in Sheffield has got him thinking. 

He’d like to diversify and get his hands on some new build houses, but he’s struggling to source these remotely. 

Harry would love to hear if Rob & Rob have got any advice on how he can source the properties he’s after. 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Adam in Swansea. 

He’s currently purchasing his first HMO in a student area and is looking to let this out to some students. 

Unfortunately, he’s just missed the start of the academic year and he’s expecting the property to remain empty because of this. 

What Adam wants to know is how can he monetise the property until the next academic year starts and avoid a void period. 

Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for our callers. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 524 TPP463: Why Property is a terrible way to make money https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp463-why-property-is-a-terrible-way-to-make-mone Property is a terrible way to make money  Could this be the last ever episode of The Property Podcast?   After all these years in the game have Rob & Rob done a 180 and realised that property just isn’t the best way to make money?  This week on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing why property is a terrible way to make money.  They’ll be taking a closer look at different strategies and revealing why each one isn’t a good way to achieve the goal of generating £2,000 each month.  But it’s not all bad news, because they’ll be pointing you in the direction of how you CAN make money, phew, maybe The Property Podcast will continue after all...  In the news  It seems that we didn’t just experience double digit growth in house prices last year, as LandlordZone have revealed a 50% increase in landlords using ltd companies to take out a mortgage last year.  This figure is the highest number since the changes George Osbourne made to the tax system!  What do Rob & Rob think about this?  Hub Extra  Do you know someone who would benefit from The Property Podcast, but you’ve failed to win them over so far?  Maybe they’re just not a podcast person and find it all very complicated.  We’ve got the perfect Hub Extra for them.  Listening to podcasts couldn’t be any simpler than with Spotify. Just search the name of a specific podcast or topic, and within seconds you can be listening!  They’ve also recently introduced a star rating system, so you can quickly decide if a podcast is worth your time!  And if you haven’t done so already, you can rate The Property Podcast right here.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP463: Why Property is a terrible way to make money full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Property is a terrible way to make money  Could this be the last ever episode of The Property Podcast?   After all these years in the game have Rob & Rob done a 180 and realised that property just isn’t the best way to make money?  This week on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing why property is a terrible way to make money.  They’ll be taking a closer look at different strategies and revealing why each one isn’t a good way to achieve the goal of generating £2,000 each month.  But it’s not all bad news, because they’ll be pointing you in the direction of how you CAN make money, phew, maybe The Property Podcast will continue after all...  In the news  It seems that we didn’t just experience double digit growth in house prices last year, as LandlordZone have revealed a 50% increase in landlords using ltd companies to take out a mortgage last year.  This figure is the highest number since the changes George Osbourne made to the tax system!  What do Rob & Rob think about this?  Hub Extra  Do you know someone who would benefit from The Property Podcast, but you’ve failed to win them over so far?  Maybe they’re just not a podcast person and find it all very complicated.  We’ve got the perfect Hub Extra for them.  Listening to podcasts couldn’t be any simpler than with Spotify. Just search the name of a specific podcast or topic, and within seconds you can be listening!  They’ve also recently introduced a star rating system, so you can quickly decide if a podcast is worth your time!  And if you haven’t done so already, you can rate The Property Podcast right here.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Property is a terrible way to make money 

Could this be the last ever episode of The Property Podcast?  

After all these years in the game have Rob & Rob done a 180 and realised that property just isn’t the best way to make money? 

This week on The Property Podcast Rob & Rob are revealing why property is a terrible way to make money. 

They’ll be taking a closer look at different strategies and revealing why each one isn’t a good way to achieve the goal of generating £2,000 each month. 

But it’s not all bad news, because they’ll be pointing you in the direction of how you CAN make money, phew, maybe The Property Podcast will continue after all... 

In the news 

It seems that we didn’t just experience double digit growth in house prices last year, as LandlordZone have revealed a 50% increase in landlords using ltd companies to take out a mortgage last year. 

This figure is the highest number since the changes George Osbourne made to the tax system! 

What do Rob & Rob think about this? 

Hub Extra 

Do you know someone who would benefit from The Property Podcast, but you’ve failed to win them over so far? 

Maybe they’re just not a podcast person and find it all very complicated. 

We’ve got the perfect Hub Extra for them. 

Listening to podcasts couldn’t be any simpler than with Spotify. Just search the name of a specific podcast or topic, and within seconds you can be listening! 

They’ve also recently introduced a star rating system, so you can quickly decide if a podcast is worth your time! 

And if you haven’t done so already, you can rate The Property Podcast right here. 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1581 ASK317: Do I go ahead with this deal? PLUS: Is digital property the future? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask317-do-i-go-ahead-with-this-deal-plus-is-digita Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  This week we’ve got two super interesting questions that the guys couldn’t wait to get into!  Kicking things off this week is Dragos.  Dragos has recently had an offer accepted on a 1-bed flat in a great part of Liverpool, but thanks to a couple of declining lenders, he’s recently discovered something that’s left him questioning if the deal is right for him.  The lenders revealed that the development mainly consists of investment units with a limited demand for owner occupation.  Would Rob & Rob go ahead with this deal? And what would they do or ask as a precaution?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Sal in London.  Sal has built himself a portfolio of property, but he’s looking to expand and diversify.   With the ongoing developments in technology and the recent spike in popularity for things like NFT’s and blockchains, should he be consider trying his hand at digital property?  Sal wants to know what Rob & Rob think about digital assets and whether they see the market developing.  Tune in to find out their thoughts!  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK317: Do I go ahead with this deal? PLUS: Is digital property the future? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  This week we’ve got two super interesting questions that the guys couldn’t wait to get into!  Kicking things off this week is Dragos.  Dragos has recently had an offer accepted on a 1-bed flat in a great part of Liverpool, but thanks to a couple of declining lenders, he’s recently discovered something that’s left him questioning if the deal is right for him.  The lenders revealed that the development mainly consists of investment units with a limited demand for owner occupation.  Would Rob & Rob go ahead with this deal? And what would they do or ask as a precaution?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Sal in London.  Sal has built himself a portfolio of property, but he’s looking to expand and diversify.   With the ongoing developments in technology and the recent spike in popularity for things like NFT’s and blockchains, should he be consider trying his hand at digital property?  Sal wants to know what Rob & Rob think about digital assets and whether they see the market developing.  Tune in to find out their thoughts!  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. 

This week we’ve got two super interesting questions that the guys couldn’t wait to get into! 

Kicking things off this week is Dragos. 

Dragos has recently had an offer accepted on a 1-bed flat in a great part of Liverpool, but thanks to a couple of declining lenders, he’s recently discovered something that’s left him questioning if the deal is right for him. 

The lenders revealed that the development mainly consists of investment units with a limited demand for owner occupation. 

Would Rob & Rob go ahead with this deal? And what would they do or ask as a precaution? 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Sal in London. 

Sal has built himself a portfolio of property, but he’s looking to expand and diversify.  

With the ongoing developments in technology and the recent spike in popularity for things like NFT’s and blockchains, should he be consider trying his hand at digital property? 

Sal wants to know what Rob & Rob think about digital assets and whether they see the market developing. 

Tune in to find out their thoughts! 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 452 TPP462: 2022’s hotspots to invest in https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp462-2022-s-hotspots-to-invest-in 2022’s Property Hotspots  Rob & Rob are back with their top hotspots of the year, it’s always one of the most popular episodes and it’s definitely one of their favourites to record!  This year, they’ll not only be revealing their safe bets, but their up-and-comers and even a couple of wildcards.  And after hearing how well 2021’s hotspots performed, you won’t want to miss this.  Safe bets:  Liverpool  Manchester  Nottingham  Leeds   Up-and-comers:  Sheffield  Belfast  Derby  If you’re feeling brave:  Newcastle  London  Super wildcard:  Aberdeen  In the news  We’ve got some Welsh news for you this week and it’s all about the Renting Homes Act.  After years of being fiddled around with, the act is due to be implemented in July 2022 and brings about some big changes.  First up, tenants will no longer be called tenants, but are instead ‘contract holders’ and with notice periods being extended to six months from two, this is definitely one to keep on your radar.  Hub Extra  If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to improve your knowledge and improve your focus this Hub Extra is for you.  Elevate is a brain training app, that gives you five mini games to complete each day to help you achieve your objectives.  The games take less than a minute each, so instead of scrolling through Instagram first thing, train your brain instead.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP462: 2022’s hotspots to invest in full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 2022’s Property Hotspots  Rob & Rob are back with their top hotspots of the year, it’s always one of the most popular episodes and it’s definitely one of their favourites to record!  This year, they’ll not only be revealing their safe bets, but their up-and-comers and even a couple of wildcards.  And after hearing how well 2021’s hotspots performed, you won’t want to miss this.  Safe bets:  Liverpool  Manchester  Nottingham  Leeds   Up-and-comers:  Sheffield  Belfast  Derby  If you’re feeling brave:  Newcastle  London  Super wildcard:  Aberdeen  In the news  We’ve got some Welsh news for you this week and it’s all about the Renting Homes Act.  After years of being fiddled around with, the act is due to be implemented in July 2022 and brings about some big changes.  First up, tenants will no longer be called tenants, but are instead ‘contract holders’ and with notice periods being extended to six months from two, this is definitely one to keep on your radar.  Hub Extra  If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to improve your knowledge and improve your focus this Hub Extra is for you.  Elevate is a brain training app, that gives you five mini games to complete each day to help you achieve your objectives.  The games take less than a minute each, so instead of scrolling through Instagram first thing, train your brain instead.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 2022’s Property Hotspots 

Rob & Rob are back with their top hotspots of the year, it’s always one of the most popular episodes and it’s definitely one of their favourites to record! 

This year, they’ll not only be revealing their safe bets, but their up-and-comers and even a couple of wildcards. 

And after hearing how well 2021’s hotspots performed, you won’t want to miss this. 

Safe bets: 

  • Liverpool 
  • Manchester 
  • Nottingham 
  • Leeds  

Up-and-comers: 

  • Sheffield 
  • Belfast 
  • Derby 

If you’re feeling brave: 

  • Newcastle 
  • London 

Super wildcard: 

  • Aberdeen 

In the news 

We’ve got some Welsh news for you this week and it’s all about the Renting Homes Act. 

After years of being fiddled around with, the act is due to be implemented in July 2022 and brings about some big changes. 

First up, tenants will no longer be called tenants, but are instead ‘contract holders’ and with notice periods being extended to six months from two, this is definitely one to keep on your radar. 

Hub Extra 

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to improve your knowledge and improve your focus this Hub Extra is for you. 

Elevate is a brain training app, that gives you five mini games to complete each day to help you achieve your objectives. 

The games take less than a minute each, so instead of scrolling through Instagram first thing, train your brain instead. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1145 ASK316: Should I go ahead with this expensive mortgage? PLUS: How should I use the property cycle when refinancing? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask316-should-i-go-ahead-with-this-expensive-mortg It’s Tuesday and you know what that means! Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions.  This week we’ve got two great questions about mortgages.  Our first question is from Cameron from South Africa, and it's got the guys divided  Cameron is around 2 years away from getting his permanent residence in the UK and this has caused lenders to be reluctant, leaving him with limited mortgage options.  He’s currently looking at getting a flat in Nottingham city centre and has recently been offered an interest only mortgage, with an interest rate of 7.7%!  What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do in this situation. With Nottingham being one of our hotspots for 2022 would they still invest?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Arun.  The mortgage term on Arun’s home is due for renewal in 2025, and according to the 18-year property cycle, a crash is due slightly after this.  Arun wants to know Rob & Rob’s thoughts on refinancing before you suspect a crash is coming and whether the risk of negative equity is such a bad thing?  Thankfully for Arun, we’ve got the perfect podcast episode to help answer this. In fact, it’s almost as if we recorded this episode, just for him.  How do you use leverage in a boom and crash?   Tune in to find out what else Rob & Rob have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK316: Should I go ahead with this expensive mortgage? PLUS: How should I use the property cycle when refinancing? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and you know what that means! Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions.  This week we’ve got two great questions about mortgages.  Our first question is from Cameron from South Africa, and it's got the guys divided  Cameron is around 2 years away from getting his permanent residence in the UK and this has caused lenders to be reluctant, leaving him with limited mortgage options.  He’s currently looking at getting a flat in Nottingham city centre and has recently been offered an interest only mortgage, with an interest rate of 7.7%!  What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do in this situation. With Nottingham being one of our hotspots for 2022 would they still invest?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Arun.  The mortgage term on Arun’s home is due for renewal in 2025, and according to the 18-year property cycle, a crash is due slightly after this.  Arun wants to know Rob & Rob’s thoughts on refinancing before you suspect a crash is coming and whether the risk of negative equity is such a bad thing?  Thankfully for Arun, we’ve got the perfect podcast episode to help answer this. In fact, it’s almost as if we recorded this episode, just for him.  How do you use leverage in a boom and crash?   Tune in to find out what else Rob & Rob have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and you know what that means! Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions. 

This week we’ve got two great questions about mortgages. 

Our first question is from Cameron from South Africa, and it's got the guys divided 

Cameron is around 2 years away from getting his permanent residence in the UK and this has caused lenders to be reluctant, leaving him with limited mortgage options. 

He’s currently looking at getting a flat in Nottingham city centre and has recently been offered an interest only mortgage, with an interest rate of 7.7%! 

What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob would do in this situation. With Nottingham being one of our hotspots for 2022 would they still invest? 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Arun. 

The mortgage term on Arun’s home is due for renewal in 2025, and according to the 18-year property cycle, a crash is due slightly after this. 

Arun wants to know Rob & Rob’s thoughts on refinancing before you suspect a crash is coming and whether the risk of negative equity is such a bad thing? 

Thankfully for Arun, we’ve got the perfect podcast episode to help answer this. In fact, it’s almost as if we recorded this episode, just for him. 

How do you use leverage in a boom and crash?  

Tune in to find out what else Rob & Rob have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 501 TPP461: 2022’s Predictions https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp461-2022-s-predictions Rob & Rob reveal their predictions for 2022  The guys are back with one of their favourite traditions – predictions for the year ahead.  If you listened to 2021’s predictions you’ll know that last year they fared pretty well and with hardly anyone else sharing theirs this year, this episode really is a must listen.  Even if it’s so you’re in on the joke in December 2022 when they could’ve gone horribly wrong.  Here’s what 2022’s forecast consists of:  Top 3 performing cities  UK property market  London property market  Inflation  Base rate  Stock market  Bitcoin  With such big topics and some bold claims, we can’t wait to see what this year holds.  Do you think Rob & Rob’s winning streak will continue and they’ll be right by the end of the year? Or will they be wrong?  Only time can tell.  Until then, please feel free to share your own predictions with us over on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or forum.  In the news  The news story this week is that there is no news...  Every year Rob & Rob share their predictions for the year ahead, but they also take a closer look at what other experts have got to say and well, this year it seems like not much.  But you can take a closer look at the couple of predictions they did find below:  MoneyWeek - What does 2022 hold for UK house prices?  Savills - Prime central London and northern England to experience strongest growth across all markets  Portfolio news!  We shared some exciting news about a recent acquisition in last weeks episode and we’ve got some even more exciting news this week!  Portfolio took a little break over the festive period, but you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve started to let people in!  And if you haven’t joined the waiting list yet, you can do that here.  Hub Extra  January is the perfect time for a little spring clean, but if there’s one place you shouldn’t forget to cleanse, it’s your phone!  This week's Hub Extra is a tip straight from Rob B.  He recommends a phone audit - look through all the apps in your phone and delete anything you haven't used or doesn’t add value to your life.  Set 5 minutes aside and get rid of anything that’s clunking up that screen!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP461: 2022’s Predictions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob reveal their predictions for 2022  The guys are back with one of their favourite traditions – predictions for the year ahead.  If you listened to 2021’s predictions you’ll know that last year they fared pretty well and with hardly anyone else sharing theirs this year, this episode really is a must listen.  Even if it’s so you’re in on the joke in December 2022 when they could’ve gone horribly wrong.  Here’s what 2022’s forecast consists of:  Top 3 performing cities  UK property market  London property market  Inflation  Base rate  Stock market  Bitcoin  With such big topics and some bold claims, we can’t wait to see what this year holds.  Do you think Rob & Rob’s winning streak will continue and they’ll be right by the end of the year? Or will they be wrong?  Only time can tell.  Until then, please feel free to share your own predictions with us over on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or forum.  In the news  The news story this week is that there is no news...  Every year Rob & Rob share their predictions for the year ahead, but they also take a closer look at what other experts have got to say and well, this year it seems like not much.  But you can take a closer look at the couple of predictions they did find below:  MoneyWeek - What does 2022 hold for UK house prices?  Savills - Prime central London and northern England to experience strongest growth across all markets  Portfolio news!  We shared some exciting news about a recent acquisition in last weeks episode and we’ve got some even more exciting news this week!  Portfolio took a little break over the festive period, but you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve started to let people in!  And if you haven’t joined the waiting list yet, you can do that here.  Hub Extra  January is the perfect time for a little spring clean, but if there’s one place you shouldn’t forget to cleanse, it’s your phone!  This week's Hub Extra is a tip straight from Rob B.  He recommends a phone audit - look through all the apps in your phone and delete anything you haven't used or doesn’t add value to your life.  Set 5 minutes aside and get rid of anything that’s clunking up that screen!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob reveal their predictions for 2022 

The guys are back with one of their favourite traditions – predictions for the year ahead. 

If you listened to 2021’s predictions you’ll know that last year they fared pretty well and with hardly anyone else sharing theirs this year, this episode really is a must listen. 

Even if it’s so you’re in on the joke in December 2022 when they could’ve gone horribly wrong. 

Here’s what 2022’s forecast consists of: 

  • Top 3 performing cities 
  • UK property market 
  • London property market 
  • Inflation 
  • Base rate 
  • Stock market 
  • Bitcoin 

With such big topics and some bold claims, we can’t wait to see what this year holds. 

Do you think Rob & Rob’s winning streak will continue and they’ll be right by the end of the year? Or will they be wrong? 

Only time can tell. 

Until then, please feel free to share your own predictions with us over on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or forum. 

In the news 

The news story this week is that there is no news... 

Every year Rob & Rob share their predictions for the year ahead, but they also take a closer look at what other experts have got to say and well, this year it seems like not much. 

But you can take a closer look at the couple of predictions they did find below: 

Portfolio news! 

We shared some exciting news about a recent acquisition in last weeks episode and we’ve got some even more exciting news this week! 

Portfolio took a little break over the festive period, but you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve started to let people in! 

And if you haven’t joined the waiting list yet, you can do that here. 

Hub Extra 

January is the perfect time for a little spring clean, but if there’s one place you shouldn’t forget to cleanse, it’s your phone! 

This week's Hub Extra is a tip straight from Rob B. 

He recommends a phone audit - look through all the apps in your phone and delete anything you haven't used or doesn’t add value to your life. 

Set 5 minutes aside and get rid of anything that’s clunking up that screen! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1261 ASK315: Am I wrong to get emotionally involved? PLUS: What's your minimum yield target? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask315-am-i-wrong-to-get-emotionally-involved-plus We’re back and we’re starting 2022 with four questions!  Our first three questions come from Phil from Liverpool.  Phil is an avid listener of the podcast and bought his first investment property back in August – a two bed flat in Liverpool.  As he was buying in an area he was familiar with, he found himself getting emotionally invested and was ruling out any areas he wouldn’t live in himself.   What he wants to know is, should he avoid doing this in the future?  He’s also recently started to see the power of leverage, and with this in mind as he considers buying his next property, he’s started to think about interest-only mortgages.  So, Phil’s asking Rob & Rob if he should stick to an interest-only mortgage, and if so, should he only pay interest for the full term?  His final question was a special one and required Rob B to dust off his crystal ball, as he quizzed Rob on how Liverpool is going to perform in the premier league.  Tune in to hear what the guys have got to say.  But the questions don’t end there, and our final question is a big one, and it’s all about yield.  This listener wants to know what’s the minimum yield you should consider on a single buy-to-let?  Thankfully, Rob & Rob have covered this before, so if you’re searching for the Total Return Formula podcast episode, you can find that here.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 ASK315: Am I wrong to get emotionally involved? PLUS: What's your minimum yield target? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back and we’re starting 2022 with four questions!  Our first three questions come from Phil from Liverpool.  Phil is an avid listener of the podcast and bought his first investment property back in August – a two bed flat in Liverpool.  As he was buying in an area he was familiar with, he found himself getting emotionally invested and was ruling out any areas he wouldn’t live in himself.   What he wants to know is, should he avoid doing this in the future?  He’s also recently started to see the power of leverage, and with this in mind as he considers buying his next property, he’s started to think about interest-only mortgages.  So, Phil’s asking Rob & Rob if he should stick to an interest-only mortgage, and if so, should he only pay interest for the full term?  His final question was a special one and required Rob B to dust off his crystal ball, as he quizzed Rob on how Liverpool is going to perform in the premier league.  Tune in to hear what the guys have got to say.  But the questions don’t end there, and our final question is a big one, and it’s all about yield.  This listener wants to know what’s the minimum yield you should consider on a single buy-to-let?  Thankfully, Rob & Rob have covered this before, so if you’re searching for the Total Return Formula podcast episode, you can find that here.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back and we’re starting 2022 with four questions! 

Our first three questions come from Phil from Liverpool. 

Phil is an avid listener of the podcast and bought his first investment property back in August – a two bed flat in Liverpool. 

As he was buying in an area he was familiar with, he found himself getting emotionally invested and was ruling out any areas he wouldn’t live in himself.  

What he wants to know is, should he avoid doing this in the future? 

He’s also recently started to see the power of leverage, and with this in mind as he considers buying his next property, he’s started to think about interest-only mortgages. 

So, Phil’s asking Rob & Rob if he should stick to an interest-only mortgage, and if so, should he only pay interest for the full term? 

His final question was a special one and required Rob B to dust off his crystal ball, as he quizzed Rob on how Liverpool is going to perform in the premier league. 

Tune in to hear what the guys have got to say. 

But the questions don’t end there, and our final question is a big one, and it’s all about yield. 

This listener wants to know what’s the minimum yield you should consider on a single buy-to-let? 

Thankfully, Rob & Rob have covered this before, so if you’re searching for the Total Return Formula podcast episode, you can find that here. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 460 TPP460: How to have your best ever year in property https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp460-how-to-have-your-best-ever-year-in-property Make 2022 your year  Happy New Year!   Rob & Rob are back and they’re kicking it off with what they believe will be one of the top 5 episodes of the year.   The new year is the perfect opportunity to wipe the slate clean, get clear on your goals and get ready to embark on your best year yet.  So, in this episode Rob & Rob will be sharing their tried and tested tools that they use to work towards being the best versions of themselves.   It goes without saying that Rob & Rob are just two ordinary guys, there’s no big secret to what’s made them successful – they’ve just used these tools and methods year- after- year.  After all, it’s the simple stuff that makes the difference.  Hub Extra  One of the best ways to make sure you’re achieving your goals is to keep track of your progress.  Now, the App Store has endless apps that can be used to track almost everything, but here’s some of our favourites.  Trying to level up your fitness game in 2022? Then Strava is what you need. It will track your runs/cycles and give you all the data to analyse!  If tracking your habits feels a bit of a bore, let us introduce you to Habitica. Habitica pumps back all the fun into habit tracking as it turns real life into a game.  Of course, we couldn’t forget to share a way to track your podcasts. Spotify is super handy at collecting all your data and sharing what your favourite podcasts are every year, plus how many minutes you spent listening to them. Could you be The Property Podcast’s top listener for 2022?  The extra links you were searching for   If you’ve been searching for the extra links Rob & Rob mention you can find them right here:  Sign up to the magazine  Join the Portfolio waitlist  TPP15: How goal setting will change your life  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000 TPP460: How to have your best ever year in property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Make 2022 your year  Happy New Year!   Rob & Rob are back and they’re kicking it off with what they believe will be one of the top 5 episodes of the year.   The new year is the perfect opportunity to wipe the slate clean, get clear on your goals and get ready to embark on your best year yet.  So, in this episode Rob & Rob will be sharing their tried and tested tools that they use to work towards being the best versions of themselves.   It goes without saying that Rob & Rob are just two ordinary guys, there’s no big secret to what’s made them successful – they’ve just used these tools and methods year- after- year.  After all, it’s the simple stuff that makes the difference.  Hub Extra  One of the best ways to make sure you’re achieving your goals is to keep track of your progress.  Now, the App Store has endless apps that can be used to track almost everything, but here’s some of our favourites.  Trying to level up your fitness game in 2022? Then Strava is what you need. It will track your runs/cycles and give you all the data to analyse!  If tracking your habits feels a bit of a bore, let us introduce you to Habitica. Habitica pumps back all the fun into habit tracking as it turns real life into a game.  Of course, we couldn’t forget to share a way to track your podcasts. Spotify is super handy at collecting all your data and sharing what your favourite podcasts are every year, plus how many minutes you spent listening to them. Could you be The Property Podcast’s top listener for 2022?  The extra links you were searching for   If you’ve been searching for the extra links Rob & Rob mention you can find them right here:  Sign up to the magazine  Join the Portfolio waitlist  TPP15: How goal setting will change your life  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Make 2022 your year 

Happy New Year!  

Rob & Rob are back and they’re kicking it off with what they believe will be one of the top 5 episodes of the year.  

The new year is the perfect opportunity to wipe the slate clean, get clear on your goals and get ready to embark on your best year yet. 

So, in this episode Rob & Rob will be sharing their tried and tested tools that they use to work towards being the best versions of themselves.  

It goes without saying that Rob & Rob are just two ordinary guys, there’s no big secret to what’s made them successful – they’ve just used these tools and methods year- after- year. 

After all, it’s the simple stuff that makes the difference. 

Hub Extra 

One of the best ways to make sure you’re achieving your goals is to keep track of your progress. 

Now, the App Store has endless apps that can be used to track almost everything, but here’s some of our favourites. 

Trying to level up your fitness game in 2022? Then Strava is what you need. It will track your runs/cycles and give you all the data to analyse! 

If tracking your habits feels a bit of a bore, let us introduce you to Habitica. Habitica pumps back all the fun into habit tracking as it turns real life into a game. 

Of course, we couldn’t forget to share a way to track your podcasts. Spotify is super handy at collecting all your data and sharing what your favourite podcasts are every year, plus how many minutes you spent listening to them. Could you be The Property Podcast’s top listener for 2022? 

The extra links you were searching for  

If you’ve been searching for the extra links Rob & Rob mention you can find them right here: 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1513 TPP459: Reflecting on 2021 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp459-reflecting-on-2021 Reflecting on 2021  2021 has been another crazy year, and not just in the world of property.   No-one could’ve predicted the boom that has well and truly started, although Rob & Rob predicted growth, they didn’t even see that one coming.  And the craziness of 2021 didn’t stop there.  It’s been a rollercoaster ride at Property Hub HQ and after what’s felt like forever, we finally launched Portfolio, so there’s plenty to reflect on.  Here’s a rundown of what the guys are reflecting on:  Property prices  Rental demand  The economy  Inflation  Property Hub  The launch of Portfolio  We hope you’ve enjoyed listening to the podcast this year, just as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it for you.  2021 has been our best year yet, but we’ve got a sneaky feeling that 2022 is going to be even better.  So, we hope you have a lovely festive period and get some well-earned rest and time with your loved ones.  And we’ll be back next week to kick off the new year, so make sure you’re ready!  P.S If you’re looking for the Portfolio waitlist, you can find that here.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP459: Reflecting on 2021 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Reflecting on 2021  2021 has been another crazy year, and not just in the world of property.   No-one could’ve predicted the boom that has well and truly started, although Rob & Rob predicted growth, they didn’t even see that one coming.  And the craziness of 2021 didn’t stop there.  It’s been a rollercoaster ride at Property Hub HQ and after what’s felt like forever, we finally launched Portfolio, so there’s plenty to reflect on.  Here’s a rundown of what the guys are reflecting on:  Property prices  Rental demand  The economy  Inflation  Property Hub  The launch of Portfolio  We hope you’ve enjoyed listening to the podcast this year, just as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it for you.  2021 has been our best year yet, but we’ve got a sneaky feeling that 2022 is going to be even better.  So, we hope you have a lovely festive period and get some well-earned rest and time with your loved ones.  And we’ll be back next week to kick off the new year, so make sure you’re ready!  P.S If you’re looking for the Portfolio waitlist, you can find that here.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Reflecting on 2021 

2021 has been another crazy year, and not just in the world of property.  

No-one could’ve predicted the boom that has well and truly started, although Rob & Rob predicted growth, they didn’t even see that one coming. 

And the craziness of 2021 didn’t stop there. 

It’s been a rollercoaster ride at Property Hub HQ and after what’s felt like forever, we finally launched Portfolio, so there’s plenty to reflect on. 

Here’s a rundown of what the guys are reflecting on: 

  • Property prices 
  • Rental demand 
  • The economy 
  • Inflation 
  • Property Hub 
  • The launch of Portfolio 

We hope you’ve enjoyed listening to the podcast this year, just as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it for you. 

2021 has been our best year yet, but we’ve got a sneaky feeling that 2022 is going to be even better. 

So, we hope you have a lovely festive period and get some well-earned rest and time with your loved ones. 

And we’ll be back next week to kick off the new year, so make sure you’re ready! 

P.S If you’re looking for the Portfolio waitlist, you can find that here.  

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

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]]> 672 TPP458: The best of 2021! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp458-the-best-of-2021 The top five(ish) episodes of 2021!   As we’re well and truly settling into the festive period, we didn’t want to dive into anything too heavy...  So, we thought we’d give Rob & Rob the difficult challenge of picking their top five episodes of the year!  With 2021 being the BEST year of the podcast yet and so many important topics covered, it’s no wonder they struggled to narrow it down.  But if you find yourself with some spare time and you want to get prepped for 2022, you can work your way through Rob & Robs top five(ish) episode below:  TPP416: The REAL reasons property prices go up  TPP426: We’re in a property boom – why has no-one noticed?  TPP434: How to use leverage in a boom and a crash  TPP435: What traits make a successful property investor?  TPP436: Everything you need to know about short-term inflation  TPP437: The wealth secret: Long-term inflation  PP452: Total Return Formula – the ultimate calculation for smart investors  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP458: The best of 2021! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The top five(ish) episodes of 2021!   As we’re well and truly settling into the festive period, we didn’t want to dive into anything too heavy...  So, we thought we’d give Rob & Rob the difficult challenge of picking their top five episodes of the year!  With 2021 being the BEST year of the podcast yet and so many important topics covered, it’s no wonder they struggled to narrow it down.  But if you find yourself with some spare time and you want to get prepped for 2022, you can work your way through Rob & Robs top five(ish) episode below:  TPP416: The REAL reasons property prices go up  TPP426: We’re in a property boom – why has no-one noticed?  TPP434: How to use leverage in a boom and a crash  TPP435: What traits make a successful property investor?  TPP436: Everything you need to know about short-term inflation  TPP437: The wealth secret: Long-term inflation  PP452: Total Return Formula – the ultimate calculation for smart investors  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The top five(ish) episodes of 2021!  

As we’re well and truly settling into the festive period, we didn’t want to dive into anything too heavy... 

So, we thought we’d give Rob & Rob the difficult challenge of picking their top five episodes of the year! 

With 2021 being the BEST year of the podcast yet and so many important topics covered, it’s no wonder they struggled to narrow it down. 

But if you find yourself with some spare time and you want to get prepped for 2022, you can work your way through Rob & Robs top five(ish) episode below: 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 490 TPP457: 2021’s predictions reviewed https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp457-2021-s-predictions-reviewed How right (or wrong) were Rob & Rob’s property predictions?  It’s safe to say that 2021 was a year that no-one could’ve predicted, but Rob & Rob had a stab at it anyway.  From which cities would experience the most growth, to the Olympics and bitcoin - Rob & Rob predicted it all.  But is it time we start asking the guys for the lotto numbers or did they completely miss the mark?  Tune in to find out, as Rob & Rob revisit their predictions and see how well they fared.  Hub Extra  We love sharing a good resource, but with Christmas coming up we don’t want to give you too much extra learning!  So, you can get stuck into 2021’s best resources here.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP457: 2021’s predictions reviewed full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How right (or wrong) were Rob & Rob’s property predictions?  It’s safe to say that 2021 was a year that no-one could’ve predicted, but Rob & Rob had a stab at it anyway.  From which cities would experience the most growth, to the Olympics and bitcoin - Rob & Rob predicted it all.  But is it time we start asking the guys for the lotto numbers or did they completely miss the mark?  Tune in to find out, as Rob & Rob revisit their predictions and see how well they fared.  Hub Extra  We love sharing a good resource, but with Christmas coming up we don’t want to give you too much extra learning!  So, you can get stuck into 2021’s best resources here.  Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How right (or wrong) were Rob & Rob’s property predictions? 

It’s safe to say that 2021 was a year that no-one could’ve predicted, but Rob & Rob had a stab at it anyway. 

From which cities would experience the most growth, to the Olympics and bitcoin - Rob & Rob predicted it all. 

But is it time we start asking the guys for the lotto numbers or did they completely miss the mark? 

Tune in to find out, as Rob & Rob revisit their predictions and see how well they fared. 

Hub Extra 

We love sharing a good resource, but with Christmas coming up we don’t want to give you too much extra learning! 

So, you can get stuck into 2021’s best resources here. 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 755 TPP456: 2021’s best resources https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp456-2021-s-best-resources 2021’s top resources  Back by popular demand, we’re bringing you our top resources of the year.  If you’re a die-hard fan, then you’ll know at the end of each episode (and in our Hub Extra newsletter) we share a handy resource that we love.  So, it’s only right that we wrap up the year with our top picks.  The guys are covering it all, from books to podcasts and even YouTube channels - this episode contains all the best stuff we’ve consumed this year!882409  Books  Taking People With You: The Only Way to Make Big Things Happen - David Novak  Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey  A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life - Donald Miller  Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense - Rory Sutherland  Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life - William Green  Podcasts  Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman  Boldt Flavours  Meditative Story  How to Take Over the World  The Pain Gain  Macro Voices  Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS  YouTube & TV  Succession  Chess Vibes  Patrick Boyle  Economics Explained  Below Deck  Trek Trendy   Tech & Apps  Peloton  Matter  Chess.com  1Blocker  Portfolio  Hub Extra   The resources don’t stop there!  If you’re struggling to think of the perfect present for the property lover in your life, look no further.  You can now give the gift of knowledge with a voucher for a year's subscription to the Property Hub Magazine! Simply click the link here, fill in the details and we’ll send the code straight to the lucky recipient's inbox!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP456: 2021’s best resources full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 2021’s top resources  Back by popular demand, we’re bringing you our top resources of the year.  If you’re a die-hard fan, then you’ll know at the end of each episode (and in our Hub Extra newsletter) we share a handy resource that we love.  So, it’s only right that we wrap up the year with our top picks.  The guys are covering it all, from books to podcasts and even YouTube channels - this episode contains all the best stuff we’ve consumed this year!882409  Books  Taking People With You: The Only Way to Make Big Things Happen - David Novak  Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey  A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life - Donald Miller  Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense - Rory Sutherland  Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life - William Green  Podcasts  Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman  Boldt Flavours  Meditative Story  How to Take Over the World  The Pain Gain  Macro Voices  Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS  YouTube & TV  Succession  Chess Vibes  Patrick Boyle  Economics Explained  Below Deck  Trek Trendy   Tech & Apps  Peloton  Matter  Chess.com  1Blocker  Portfolio  Hub Extra   The resources don’t stop there!  If you’re struggling to think of the perfect present for the property lover in your life, look no further.  You can now give the gift of knowledge with a voucher for a year's subscription to the Property Hub Magazine! Simply click the link here, fill in the details and we’ll send the code straight to the lucky recipient's inbox!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 2021’s top resources 

Back by popular demand, we’re bringing you our top resources of the year. 

If you’re a die-hard fan, then you’ll know at the end of each episode (and in our Hub Extra newsletter) we share a handy resource that we love. 

So, it’s only right that we wrap up the year with our top picks. 

The guys are covering it all, from books to podcasts and even YouTube channels - this episode contains all the best stuff we’ve consumed this year!882409 

Books 

Podcasts 

YouTube & TV 

Tech & Apps 

Hub Extra  

The resources don’t stop there! 

If you’re struggling to think of the perfect present for the property lover in your life, look no further. 

You can now give the gift of knowledge with a voucher for a year's subscription to the Property Hub Magazine! Simply click the link here, fill in the details and we’ll send the code straight to the lucky recipient's inbox! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2229 ASK314: A question from someone very special... what’s in store for 2022? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask314-a-question-from-someone-very-special-what-s Can you believe it, it’s the final Ask Rob & Rob of 2021!  It’s been a crazy year and The Robs have loved answering your questions, but it was only right that they ended the year with a question from their good friend Nick.  As a dedicated listener of the podcast, Nick was desperate to know what the guys have got lined up for next year.  Rob & Rob were happy to drop a few hints, not only to ensure they get more than coal this year but to get you ready for what’s coming next.  We have a sneaky feeling 2022 is going to be our best year yet, so make sure you tune into today’s episode to see what we’ve got lined up.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK314: A question from someone very special... what’s in store for 2022? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Can you believe it, it’s the final Ask Rob & Rob of 2021!  It’s been a crazy year and The Robs have loved answering your questions, but it was only right that they ended the year with a question from their good friend Nick.  As a dedicated listener of the podcast, Nick was desperate to know what the guys have got lined up for next year.  Rob & Rob were happy to drop a few hints, not only to ensure they get more than coal this year but to get you ready for what’s coming next.  We have a sneaky feeling 2022 is going to be our best year yet, so make sure you tune into today’s episode to see what we’ve got lined up.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Can you believe it, it’s the final Ask Rob & Rob of 2021! 

It’s been a crazy year and The Robs have loved answering your questions, but it was only right that they ended the year with a question from their good friend Nick. 

As a dedicated listener of the podcast, Nick was desperate to know what the guys have got lined up for next year. 

Rob & Rob were happy to drop a few hints, not only to ensure they get more than coal this year but to get you ready for what’s coming next. 

We have a sneaky feeling 2022 is going to be our best year yet, so make sure you tune into today’s episode to see what we’ve got lined up. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 333 TPP455: December Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp455-december-market-update It’s the December Market Update  Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update, and it’s safe to say the market isn’t ready to wind down for Christmas just yet.  From rents shooting up, to potentially devastating news for Welsh landlords. And a fall of 52% in property transactions... The Rob’s have got plenty to cover.  All the links you need to get stuck in are just below:  Sales  UK house sales fall 52% in month after stamp duty holiday deadline  Rents  Has Covid finished off the rental market?  UK rents ‘rising at fastest pace in 13 years’  Rents up sharply in prime areas of London as market bounces back  Savills - Rental revival  Landlords face punishing new costs under property wealth tax plan  Mortgages  Bank of England considering easing mortgage rules in move that could boost house prices  Kensington launches long-term fixed rates up to 40 years  Cladding  BoE concerned cladding crisis poses risk to UK financial stability  Cladding scandal: How plans to make flat leaseholders pay for repairs have been put on hold  Other  Legal Warning — some buy to lets will never meet new EPC targets  Carbon Monoxide alarms must be fitted in private rentals with gas boilers  And finally...  Research lays bare failure to tackle criminal landlords  Hub Extra   This week’s Hub Extra is coming straight from our producer, Dan.  The Beatles: Get Back follows The Beatles along the making of the Let It Be album.  Oscar winning film maker Peter Jackson, has compiled hours of unseen video and unheard audio to create a three-part documentary on this pivotal moment in music history.  It’s definitely one to add to your must-watch list.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP455: December Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the December Market Update  Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update, and it’s safe to say the market isn’t ready to wind down for Christmas just yet.  From rents shooting up, to potentially devastating news for Welsh landlords. And a fall of 52% in property transactions... The Rob’s have got plenty to cover.  All the links you need to get stuck in are just below:  Sales  UK house sales fall 52% in month after stamp duty holiday deadline  Rents  Has Covid finished off the rental market?  UK rents ‘rising at fastest pace in 13 years’  Rents up sharply in prime areas of London as market bounces back  Savills - Rental revival  Landlords face punishing new costs under property wealth tax plan  Mortgages  Bank of England considering easing mortgage rules in move that could boost house prices  Kensington launches long-term fixed rates up to 40 years  Cladding  BoE concerned cladding crisis poses risk to UK financial stability  Cladding scandal: How plans to make flat leaseholders pay for repairs have been put on hold  Other  Legal Warning — some buy to lets will never meet new EPC targets  Carbon Monoxide alarms must be fitted in private rentals with gas boilers  And finally...  Research lays bare failure to tackle criminal landlords  Hub Extra   This week’s Hub Extra is coming straight from our producer, Dan.  The Beatles: Get Back follows The Beatles along the making of the Let It Be album.  Oscar winning film maker Peter Jackson, has compiled hours of unseen video and unheard audio to create a three-part documentary on this pivotal moment in music history.  It’s definitely one to add to your must-watch list.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the December Market Update 

Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update, and it’s safe to say the market isn’t ready to wind down for Christmas just yet. 

From rents shooting up, to potentially devastating news for Welsh landlords. And a fall of 52% in property transactions... The Rob’s have got plenty to cover. 

All the links you need to get stuck in are just below: 

Sales 

Rents 

Mortgages 

Cladding 

Other 

And finally... 

Hub Extra  

This week’s Hub Extra is coming straight from our producer, Dan. 

The Beatles: Get Back follows The Beatles along the making of the Let It Be album. 

Oscar winning film maker Peter Jackson, has compiled hours of unseen video and unheard audio to create a three-part documentary on this pivotal moment in music history. 

It’s definitely one to add to your must-watch list. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1259 ASK313: Should potential higher taxes and inflation make me rethink my strategy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/today-on-ask-rob-rob-it-s-all-about-strategy-shoul Rob & Rob are back for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. This week they’re only answering one question, but it’s a biggie and there’s plenty to cover.  As public spending has hit an all-time high, it’s safe to assume that we can anticipate an increase in taxes and inflation.  And James wants to know whether this means he should rethink his strategy.  Is now the time to be more cautious, limiting leverage and looking at fixed-term mortgages, or is it time to take a risk and double down as prices could rocket even further?  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for James.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK313: Should potential higher taxes and inflation make me rethink my strategy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. This week they’re only answering one question, but it’s a biggie and there’s plenty to cover.  As public spending has hit an all-time high, it’s safe to assume that we can anticipate an increase in taxes and inflation.  And James wants to know whether this means he should rethink his strategy.  Is now the time to be more cautious, limiting leverage and looking at fixed-term mortgages, or is it time to take a risk and double down as prices could rocket even further?  Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for James.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. This week they’re only answering one question, but it’s a biggie and there’s plenty to cover. 

As public spending has hit an all-time high, it’s safe to assume that we can anticipate an increase in taxes and inflation. 

And James wants to know whether this means he should rethink his strategy. 

Is now the time to be more cautious, limiting leverage and looking at fixed-term mortgages, or is it time to take a risk and double down as prices could rocket even further? 

Tune in to find out what advice the guys have got for James. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 385 TPP454: What’s happening across the worldwide property market? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp454-what-s-happening-across-the-worldwide-prope What’s happening with property around the globe?  It’s no secret that the UK property market has gone crazy this year, and with house price growth in double digits, people are wondering when this is going to end.  But is the UK market an anomaly or is it happening elsewhere?  Rob & Rob are taking a closer look at what’s going on in property markets across the globe and are using this to make sense of what’s happening in the UK.  In the news   As today is an international episode, it’s only fitting that we share some international news for you.  As rental prices rise across Europe, this country is trying to get a grasp on the situation as Spain takes on private equity landlords as cost of housing soars  And the Netherlands is no different as Dutch cities look to ban private investors from the property market to combat soaring house prices.  Hub Extra   Sticking with the international theme, as we all (hopefully) start travelling again, this week's Hub Extra is one you’ll want to know about.  Wise (Formally TransferWise) is the app you need for all your international transactions and transfers.  With exchange rates that are almost definitely going to be better than your bank, and a debit card you can use to withdraw local currency, you need to add this to your must-have travel list.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP454: What’s happening across the worldwide property market? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What’s happening with property around the globe?  It’s no secret that the UK property market has gone crazy this year, and with house price growth in double digits, people are wondering when this is going to end.  But is the UK market an anomaly or is it happening elsewhere?  Rob & Rob are taking a closer look at what’s going on in property markets across the globe and are using this to make sense of what’s happening in the UK.  In the news   As today is an international episode, it’s only fitting that we share some international news for you.  As rental prices rise across Europe, this country is trying to get a grasp on the situation as Spain takes on private equity landlords as cost of housing soars  And the Netherlands is no different as Dutch cities look to ban private investors from the property market to combat soaring house prices.  Hub Extra   Sticking with the international theme, as we all (hopefully) start travelling again, this week's Hub Extra is one you’ll want to know about.  Wise (Formally TransferWise) is the app you need for all your international transactions and transfers.  With exchange rates that are almost definitely going to be better than your bank, and a debit card you can use to withdraw local currency, you need to add this to your must-have travel list.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What’s happening with property around the globe? 

It’s no secret that the UK property market has gone crazy this year, and with house price growth in double digits, people are wondering when this is going to end. 

But is the UK market an anomaly or is it happening elsewhere? 

Rob & Rob are taking a closer look at what’s going on in property markets across the globe and are using this to make sense of what’s happening in the UK. 

In the news  

As today is an international episode, it’s only fitting that we share some international news for you. 

As rental prices rise across Europe, this country is trying to get a grasp on the situation as Spain takes on private equity landlords as cost of housing soars 

And the Netherlands is no different as Dutch cities look to ban private investors from the property market to combat soaring house prices. 

Hub Extra  

Sticking with the international theme, as we all (hopefully) start travelling again, this week's Hub Extra is one you’ll want to know about. 

Wise (Formally TransferWise) is the app you need for all your international transactions and transfers. 

With exchange rates that are almost definitely going to be better than your bank, and a debit card you can use to withdraw local currency, you need to add this to your must-have travel list. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1150 ASK312: Should I invest in Ipswich? PLUS: When should I start worrying about a short lease? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask312-should-i-invest-in-ipswich-plus-when-should It’s that time of the week and Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions, and we’ve got some pretty interesting ones.  First up, we’ve got a question from Terry in Luton.  Terry’s got his eye on a couple of properties in Ipswich and what he wants to know is, is now a good time to invest in the South East?  Do Rob & Rob think the cycle has moved on enough to make this a smart investment?  Our next question is all about leaseholds.   David is looking to purchase another buy-to-let and is considering a leasehold flat.  He wants to know if he should be concerned about properties with leases of around 90 years? And how can he tell if a property’s lease renewal process is going to be straightforward?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK312: Should I invest in Ipswich? PLUS: When should I start worrying about a short lease? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s that time of the week and Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions, and we’ve got some pretty interesting ones.  First up, we’ve got a question from Terry in Luton.  Terry’s got his eye on a couple of properties in Ipswich and what he wants to know is, is now a good time to invest in the South East?  Do Rob & Rob think the cycle has moved on enough to make this a smart investment?  Our next question is all about leaseholds.   David is looking to purchase another buy-to-let and is considering a leasehold flat.  He wants to know if he should be concerned about properties with leases of around 90 years? And how can he tell if a property’s lease renewal process is going to be straightforward?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s that time of the week and Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions, and we’ve got some pretty interesting ones. 

First up, we’ve got a question from Terry in Luton. 

Terry’s got his eye on a couple of properties in Ipswich and what he wants to know is, is now a good time to invest in the South East? 

Do Rob & Rob think the cycle has moved on enough to make this a smart investment? 

Our next question is all about leaseholds.  

David is looking to purchase another buy-to-let and is considering a leasehold flat. 

He wants to know if he should be concerned about properties with leases of around 90 years? And how can he tell if a property’s lease renewal process is going to be straightforward? 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 399 TPP453: The Robs share their personal investment strategies https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp453-the-robs-share-their-personal-investment-st Rob & Rob are sharing their investment strategies It’s easy for Rob & Rob to give their advice each week on The Property Podcast, but this week they’re putting their money where their mouths are. To give listeners an insight into how they’ve been so successful at investing, The Robs are sharing their personal investment strategies. Unsurprisingly, they start by looking at the fundamentals (which you can read about here). They also reveal why they look for new-builds, or at least properties less than a decade old, despite some investors having strong opinions on them. What are ‘trophy assets’ and why do Rob & Rob look for them? And finally, you’ll find out which locations they’re focussing on at the moment. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP453: The Robs share their personal investment strategies full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are sharing their investment strategies It’s easy for Rob & Rob to give their advice each week on The Property Podcast, but this week they’re putting their money where their mouths are. To give listeners an insight into how they’ve been so successful at investing, The Robs are sharing their personal investment strategies. Unsurprisingly, they start by looking at the fundamentals (which you can read about here). They also reveal why they look for new-builds, or at least properties less than a decade old, despite some investors having strong opinions on them. What are ‘trophy assets’ and why do Rob & Rob look for them? And finally, you’ll find out which locations they’re focussing on at the moment. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are sharing their investment strategies

It’s easy for Rob & Rob to give their advice each week on The Property Podcast, but this week they’re putting their money where their mouths are.

To give listeners an insight into how they’ve been so successful at investing, The Robs are sharing their personal investment strategies.

Unsurprisingly, they start by looking at the fundamentals (which you can read about here).

They also reveal why they look for new-builds, or at least properties less than a decade old, despite some investors having strong opinions on them.

What are ‘trophy assets’ and why do Rob & Rob look for them?

And finally, you’ll find out which locations they’re focussing on at the moment.

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1574 ASK311: How do I calculate the ROI of a flat? PLUS: Are mortgage rates going to keep going up? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask311-how-do-i-calculate-the-roi-of-a-flat-plus-a Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions. First up is John, who wants to know the best way to get the truest return on investment for a flat in his portfolio. And the second question is about whether mortgage rates will continue rising as headlines are currently suggesting. Tune in to find out. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK311: How do I calculate the ROI of a flat? PLUS: Are mortgage rates going to keep going up? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions. First up is John, who wants to know the best way to get the truest return on investment for a flat in his portfolio. And the second question is about whether mortgage rates will continue rising as headlines are currently suggesting. Tune in to find out. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions.

First up is John, who wants to know the best way to get the truest return on investment for a flat in his portfolio.

And the second question is about whether mortgage rates will continue rising as headlines are currently suggesting.

Tune in to find out.

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 373 TPP452: Total Return Formula – the ultimate calculation for smart investors https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp-452-total-return-formula-the-ultimate-calculat There’s been over 450 episodes of The Property Podcast, but until now, we’ve not revealed the secret formula that investors NEED to be aware of. In the past, Rob & Rob have told you all about net yield and return on investment (ROI), and how using these can show you how profitable your investments have been - and will be in the future. But there’s an important factor that neither of these consider. That’s capital growth. That’s a big thing to miss out, especially since capital growth is usually the biggest return you’ll get. It’s one of the main factors we consider when sourcing deals for our Property Hub Invest clients. The new formula, called the ‘Total Return Formula’, takes capital growth into account. Listen as Rob & Rob explain how to use this formula, as well as how to best predict capital growth for future investments. In the news  And this week’s big news is actually a notable lack of news! Specifically, about how there was no increase in interest base rates announced last week. It was predicted that they’d rise from 0.1%-0.25%, but this move wasn’t taken. What do Rob & Rob think this means for the property market? Hub Extra  We’ve got a great book for you this week, and it’s about something that almost everyone on earth has engaged with in one way or another – Instagram! ‘No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram’ by Sarah Frier. This one’s different from the other books about the origins of social media channels, because it’s not solely focussed on controversy. Instead, it zeroes in on how this brand-new platform went from something small to something that has impacted not just app-users, but businesses and the world at large. We’re big supporters of thinking big, and the story of Instagram is a prime example of that. Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP452: Total Return Formula – the ultimate calculation for smart investors full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There’s been over 450 episodes of The Property Podcast, but until now, we’ve not revealed the secret formula that investors NEED to be aware of. In the past, Rob & Rob have told you all about net yield and return on investment (ROI), and how using these can show you how profitable your investments have been - and will be in the future. But there’s an important factor that neither of these consider. That’s capital growth. That’s a big thing to miss out, especially since capital growth is usually the biggest return you’ll get. It’s one of the main factors we consider when sourcing deals for our Property Hub Invest clients. The new formula, called the ‘Total Return Formula’, takes capital growth into account. Listen as Rob & Rob explain how to use this formula, as well as how to best predict capital growth for future investments. In the news  And this week’s big news is actually a notable lack of news! Specifically, about how there was no increase in interest base rates announced last week. It was predicted that they’d rise from 0.1%-0.25%, but this move wasn’t taken. What do Rob & Rob think this means for the property market? Hub Extra  We’ve got a great book for you this week, and it’s about something that almost everyone on earth has engaged with in one way or another – Instagram! ‘No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram’ by Sarah Frier. This one’s different from the other books about the origins of social media channels, because it’s not solely focussed on controversy. Instead, it zeroes in on how this brand-new platform went from something small to something that has impacted not just app-users, but businesses and the world at large. We’re big supporters of thinking big, and the story of Instagram is a prime example of that. Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. There’s been over 450 episodes of The Property Podcast, but until now, we’ve not revealed the secret formula that investors NEED to be aware of.

In the past, Rob & Rob have told you all about net yield and return on investment (ROI), and how using these can show you how profitable your investments have been - and will be in the future.

But there’s an important factor that neither of these consider.

That’s capital growth.

That’s a big thing to miss out, especially since capital growth is usually the biggest return you’ll get. It’s one of the main factors we consider when sourcing deals for our Property Hub Invest clients.

The new formula, called the ‘Total Return Formula’, takes capital growth into account.

Listen as Rob & Rob explain how to use this formula, as well as how to best predict capital growth for future investments.

In the news 

And this week’s big news is actually a notable lack of news!

Specifically, about how there was no increase in interest base rates announced last week.

It was predicted that they’d rise from 0.1%-0.25%, but this move wasn’t taken.

What do Rob & Rob think this means for the property market?

Hub Extra 

We’ve got a great book for you this week, and it’s about something that almost everyone on earth has engaged with in one way or another – Instagram!

‘No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram’ by Sarah Frier.

This one’s different from the other books about the origins of social media channels, because it’s not solely focussed on controversy.

Instead, it zeroes in on how this brand-new platform went from something small to something that has impacted not just app-users, but businesses and the world at large.

We’re big supporters of thinking big, and the story of Instagram is a prime example of that.

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1545 ASK310: Where should I put my cash while I save up? PLUS: How does QE actually get into the economy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask310-where-should-i-put-my-cash-while-i-save-up The Robs are back with more listener questions!  First up is Geoff, who wants to know what the best kind of way to save his money is.  Second is from Ian, who wants to know about quantitative easing.  He wants to know how money raised via QE makes it’s way back into the economy.   Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).     Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK310: Where should I put my cash while I save up? PLUS: How does QE actually get into the economy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs are back with more listener questions!  First up is Geoff, who wants to know what the best kind of way to save his money is.  Second is from Ian, who wants to know about quantitative easing.  He wants to know how money raised via QE makes it’s way back into the economy.   Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).     Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs are back with more listener questions! 

First up is Geoff, who wants to know what the best kind of way to save his money is. 

Second is from Ian, who wants to know about quantitative easing. 

He wants to know how money raised via QE makes it’s way back into the economy.  

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 560 TPP451: November Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp451-november-market-update It’s the November Market Update   Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and it’s a budget special!  With the autumn budget announcement, the guys have got plenty to discuss as they look at what the latest news means for investors and how it will affect them.   Here are all the links you need to get stuck right in.  Budget  Autumn Budget 2021: CGT Deadline Relaxed  Autumn Budget 2021: £5bn fund confirmed for victims of cladding crisis  Autumn Budget 2021: Property developer tax to partially fund cladding remediation  Budget confirms £1.8bn to deliver homes on brownfield and 'underused' land  Interest Rates  Lenders raise UK mortgage rates as inflation fears take hold  House Prices  Hometrack Report  House prices to rise by 3% in 2022 – Zoopla  U-turn on housing market forecast by government advisers  Rent  Demand and rents on the rise as tenants return to city life  Fewer than 500 flats available to rent in Manchester, says report  Other  Landlords to be helped by new Covid arrears fund  Hub Extra   If leadership is a skill you’re looking to improve, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on this Hub Extra recommendation.  The CEO of Yum! Brands (which controls big players like KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and more!) - David Novak cuts right to the chase in his book Taking People With You.  In this must-read for leadership, David shares his step-by-step guide to setting big goals and building strong teams.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP451: November Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the November Market Update   Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and it’s a budget special!  With the autumn budget announcement, the guys have got plenty to discuss as they look at what the latest news means for investors and how it will affect them.   Here are all the links you need to get stuck right in.  Budget  Autumn Budget 2021: CGT Deadline Relaxed  Autumn Budget 2021: £5bn fund confirmed for victims of cladding crisis  Autumn Budget 2021: Property developer tax to partially fund cladding remediation  Budget confirms £1.8bn to deliver homes on brownfield and 'underused' land  Interest Rates  Lenders raise UK mortgage rates as inflation fears take hold  House Prices  Hometrack Report  House prices to rise by 3% in 2022 – Zoopla  U-turn on housing market forecast by government advisers  Rent  Demand and rents on the rise as tenants return to city life  Fewer than 500 flats available to rent in Manchester, says report  Other  Landlords to be helped by new Covid arrears fund  Hub Extra   If leadership is a skill you’re looking to improve, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on this Hub Extra recommendation.  The CEO of Yum! Brands (which controls big players like KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and more!) - David Novak cuts right to the chase in his book Taking People With You.  In this must-read for leadership, David shares his step-by-step guide to setting big goals and building strong teams.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the November Market Update  

Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update and it’s a budget special! 

With the autumn budget announcement, the guys have got plenty to discuss as they look at what the latest news means for investors and how it will affect them.  

Here are all the links you need to get stuck right in. 

Budget 

Interest Rates 

House Prices 

Rent 

Other 

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If leadership is a skill you’re looking to improve, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on this Hub Extra recommendation. 

The CEO of Yum! Brands (which controls big players like KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and more!) - David Novak cuts right to the chase in his book Taking People With You. 

In this must-read for leadership, David shares his step-by-step guide to setting big goals and building strong teams. 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1189 ASK309: How much equity should I withdraw from my home? PLUS: Is this bungalow a good investment? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask309-how-much-equity-should-i-withdraw-from-my-h Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  Our first question is from Derek.  Derek is a builder who currently buys properties and fixes them up while living in them.  He’s built up some equity in his current property and is planning on using this to help him buy a couple of buy-to-lets.  His question is what percentage of this equity should he release?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Joe in London.  Joe is considering buying a bungalow that already has a tenant in-situ and a really good yield of 8.4%.  But he’s concerned about this niche market and how this is going to affect the capital growth potential.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK309: How much equity should I withdraw from my home? PLUS: Is this bungalow a good investment? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  Our first question is from Derek.  Derek is a builder who currently buys properties and fixes them up while living in them.  He’s built up some equity in his current property and is planning on using this to help him buy a couple of buy-to-lets.  His question is what percentage of this equity should he release?  Next up, we’ve got a question from Joe in London.  Joe is considering buying a bungalow that already has a tenant in-situ and a really good yield of 8.4%.  But he’s concerned about this niche market and how this is going to affect the capital growth potential.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions! 

Our first question is from Derek. 

Derek is a builder who currently buys properties and fixes them up while living in them. 

He’s built up some equity in his current property and is planning on using this to help him buy a couple of buy-to-lets. 

His question is what percentage of this equity should he release? 

Next up, we’ve got a question from Joe in London. 

Joe is considering buying a bungalow that already has a tenant in-situ and a really good yield of 8.4%. 

But he’s concerned about this niche market and how this is going to affect the capital growth potential. 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 376 TPP450: Is Rob D’s latest deal really hands-off? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp450-is-rob-d-s-latest-deal-really-hands-off Are investment properties ever REALLY hands-off?  Rob & Rob are always getting requests to share their latest deals.  And this week on The Property Podcast we’ll be sharing the juicy details on Rob D’s latest deal.  He’ll run you through the process - step-by-step - as they unveil whether any property deal can truly be hands-off.  If you’re curious to hear what sort of deals the guys like to get involved in and why, then you don’t miss this episode.  In the news Whilst we’re taking a look at being hands-off, it’s clear the government has no plans to be hands-off when it comes to landlords, as the Minister reveals more about Rent Reform proposals.  The minister has announced plans to bring in a landlord register and a lifetime rental deposit scheme.  Although some registers already exist for HMOs in certain areas, these plans will require all landlords nationally to register their status as a landlord.   What are Rob & Rob’s thoughts on this?  Hub Extra We’ve got an extra special Hub Extra for you this week.  If it’s not obvious, we love a good podcast, and this one is from someone we’ve recommended before.  Sarah Ferris is an active investor that already has one successful podcast under her belt Conning the Con, and much like us, she can’t seem to get enough and has started a brand new podcast Stop the Killing.  Sarah has teamed up with the former head of the FBI’s active shooter program and is revealing what went on behind the scenes of some of the world’s worst mass shootings.  If you’re a lover of true crime this is a must-listen!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP450: Is Rob D’s latest deal really hands-off? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Are investment properties ever REALLY hands-off?  Rob & Rob are always getting requests to share their latest deals.  And this week on The Property Podcast we’ll be sharing the juicy details on Rob D’s latest deal.  He’ll run you through the process - step-by-step - as they unveil whether any property deal can truly be hands-off.  If you’re curious to hear what sort of deals the guys like to get involved in and why, then you don’t miss this episode.  In the news Whilst we’re taking a look at being hands-off, it’s clear the government has no plans to be hands-off when it comes to landlords, as the Minister reveals more about Rent Reform proposals.  The minister has announced plans to bring in a landlord register and a lifetime rental deposit scheme.  Although some registers already exist for HMOs in certain areas, these plans will require all landlords nationally to register their status as a landlord.   What are Rob & Rob’s thoughts on this?  Hub Extra We’ve got an extra special Hub Extra for you this week.  If it’s not obvious, we love a good podcast, and this one is from someone we’ve recommended before.  Sarah Ferris is an active investor that already has one successful podcast under her belt Conning the Con, and much like us, she can’t seem to get enough and has started a brand new podcast Stop the Killing.  Sarah has teamed up with the former head of the FBI’s active shooter program and is revealing what went on behind the scenes of some of the world’s worst mass shootings.  If you’re a lover of true crime this is a must-listen!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Are investment properties ever REALLY hands-off? 

Rob & Rob are always getting requests to share their latest deals. 

And this week on The Property Podcast we’ll be sharing the juicy details on Rob D’s latest deal. 

He’ll run you through the process - step-by-step - as they unveil whether any property deal can truly be hands-off. 

If you’re curious to hear what sort of deals the guys like to get involved in and why, then you don’t miss this episode. 

In the news

Whilst we’re taking a look at being hands-off, it’s clear the government has no plans to be hands-off when it comes to landlords, as the Minister reveals more about Rent Reform proposals. 

The minister has announced plans to bring in a landlord register and a lifetime rental deposit scheme. 

Although some registers already exist for HMOs in certain areas, these plans will require all landlords nationally to register their status as a landlord.  

What are Rob & Rob’s thoughts on this? 

Hub Extra

We’ve got an extra special Hub Extra for you this week. 

If it’s not obvious, we love a good podcast, and this one is from someone we’ve recommended before. 

Sarah Ferris is an active investor that already has one successful podcast under her belt Conning the Con, and much like us, she can’t seem to get enough and has started a brand new podcast Stop the Killing. 

Sarah has teamed up with the former head of the FBI’s active shooter program and is revealing what went on behind the scenes of some of the world’s worst mass shootings. 

If you’re a lover of true crime this is a must-listen! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1356 ASK308: Why won’t lenders reward me for a low LTV? PLUS: What’s your interest rate prediction? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask308-why-won-t-lenders-reward-me-for-a-low-ltv-p It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer listener questions.  And this week, we’re breaking all the rules as we’re answering two questions from one listener.  Recently on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob delved into why Dave Ramsey is WRONG and this got one listener thinking.  If you have a low loan-to-value, where the risk should be lower for the lender, why aren’t you offered a more generous interest rate?  Why don’t LTD lenders reward investors with a prudent approach?  He would also like to hear Rob & Rob’s predictions on what will happen to interest rates on mortgage products.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK308: Why won’t lenders reward me for a low LTV? PLUS: What’s your interest rate prediction? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer listener questions.  And this week, we’re breaking all the rules as we’re answering two questions from one listener.  Recently on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob delved into why Dave Ramsey is WRONG and this got one listener thinking.  If you have a low loan-to-value, where the risk should be lower for the lender, why aren’t you offered a more generous interest rate?  Why don’t LTD lenders reward investors with a prudent approach?  He would also like to hear Rob & Rob’s predictions on what will happen to interest rates on mortgage products.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer listener questions. 

And this week, we’re breaking all the rules as we’re answering two questions from one listener. 

Recently on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob delved into why Dave Ramsey is WRONG and this got one listener thinking. 

If you have a low loan-to-value, where the risk should be lower for the lender, why aren’t you offered a more generous interest rate? 

Why don’t LTD lenders reward investors with a prudent approach? 

He would also like to hear Rob & Rob’s predictions on what will happen to interest rates on mortgage products. 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 514 TPP449: What are property funds and should you invest in them? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp449-what-are-property-funds-and-should-you-inve Should you invest in property funds?  Property funds are the ultimate hands-off strategy, but what are they and should you invest in them?  This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob will be sharing everything you need to know to decide if property funds are the right investment option for you.  They’ll run you through exactly what they are, the pros, cons and who they might be right for.  If you’ve ever considered property funds before but you weren’t quite sure, then you won’t want to miss this.   In the news  In the latest Market Update we had a lot to cover on the rental market, covering big cities like Leeds and Manchester, and now we’re bringing you an update on London.  The Financial Times are reporting that the London market is bouncing back with the Return of the renters: price hikes, bidding wars and bribe.  It seems like Rob & Rob were right with the prediction that city centres are not dead yet.  Hub Extra Intrigued by property funds and want to solidify what you’ve learnt so far?  This week's Hub Extra is our brand-new YouTube video Why would you invest in a property fund?   This short and snappy video is the perfect recap.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP449: What are property funds and should you invest in them? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Should you invest in property funds?  Property funds are the ultimate hands-off strategy, but what are they and should you invest in them?  This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob will be sharing everything you need to know to decide if property funds are the right investment option for you.  They’ll run you through exactly what they are, the pros, cons and who they might be right for.  If you’ve ever considered property funds before but you weren’t quite sure, then you won’t want to miss this.   In the news  In the latest Market Update we had a lot to cover on the rental market, covering big cities like Leeds and Manchester, and now we’re bringing you an update on London.  The Financial Times are reporting that the London market is bouncing back with the Return of the renters: price hikes, bidding wars and bribe.  It seems like Rob & Rob were right with the prediction that city centres are not dead yet.  Hub Extra Intrigued by property funds and want to solidify what you’ve learnt so far?  This week's Hub Extra is our brand-new YouTube video Why would you invest in a property fund?   This short and snappy video is the perfect recap.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Should you invest in property funds? 

Property funds are the ultimate hands-off strategy, but what are they and should you invest in them? 

This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob will be sharing everything you need to know to decide if property funds are the right investment option for you. 

They’ll run you through exactly what they are, the pros, cons and who they might be right for. 

If you’ve ever considered property funds before but you weren’t quite sure, then you won’t want to miss this.  

In the news 

In the latest Market Update we had a lot to cover on the rental market, covering big cities like Leeds and Manchester, and now we’re bringing you an update on London. 

The Financial Times are reporting that the London market is bouncing back with the Return of the renters: price hikes, bidding wars and bribe. 

It seems like Rob & Rob were right with the prediction that city centres are not dead yet. 

Hub Extra

Intrigued by property funds and want to solidify what you’ve learnt so far? 

This week's Hub Extra is our brand-new YouTube video Why would you invest in a property fund?  

This short and snappy video is the perfect recap. 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1675 ASK307: Has an off-plan delay worked in my favour? PLUS: How do I work out which mortgage deal is cheapest? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask307-has-an-off-plan-delay-worked-in-my-favour-p It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions!  Our first question is from John in Chorley.  John bought an off-plan property, and the completion is a couple of years behind due to some delays.  What John wants to know is if the property has gone up in value since he purchased, could he use the equity and complete without putting any money in?  Next up we’ve got a question about mortgages from Sammy.  Sammy wants to know if it’s better to have a higher product fee and a lower interest rate or the other way around.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK307: Has an off-plan delay worked in my favour? PLUS: How do I work out which mortgage deal is cheapest? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions!  Our first question is from John in Chorley.  John bought an off-plan property, and the completion is a couple of years behind due to some delays.  What John wants to know is if the property has gone up in value since he purchased, could he use the equity and complete without putting any money in?  Next up we’ve got a question about mortgages from Sammy.  Sammy wants to know if it’s better to have a higher product fee and a lower interest rate or the other way around.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions! 

Our first question is from John in Chorley. 

John bought an off-plan property, and the completion is a couple of years behind due to some delays. 

What John wants to know is if the property has gone up in value since he purchased, could he use the equity and complete without putting any money in? 

Next up we’ve got a question about mortgages from Sammy. 

Sammy wants to know if it’s better to have a higher product fee and a lower interest rate or the other way around. 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 424 TPP448: October Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp448-october-market-update It’s the October Market Update   It’s that time again, it’s the October Market Update!  And what a busy month it’s been, Rob & Rob have got plenty to cover and we’ve got a shedload of news stories for you to sink your teeth into.  We’ll be covering everything from eviction notices, mortgages, tax and party conference headlines.  So, settle in as The Robs to talk you through this month’s latest headlines.  Here’s all the links you need:  Market:  UK House Price Index – August 2021  Michael Gove set to pause contentious planning shake-up  Labour to give first-time buyers exclusive access to new properties  Rents:  Rental void times lowest for six years: Arla Propertymark  Surging rents in Manchester  Rental demand set to stay high as first time buyer age rises  New generation rent: Why baby boomers are selling up and choosing a more flexible lifestyle  Holiday Lets:  Holiday Lets may be the next Buy To Let, says Moneyfacts  Devon confirms 70% drop in PRS as ‘terrifying’ Airbnb trend bites  Mortgages:  Buy-to-let bonanza: Landlords can now bag a sub-1% mortgage rate as TWO lenders launch super-low interest deals - but beware the fees  Tax:  HMRC gives landlords more time to comply with new ‘making tax digital’ rules  Evictions:  Landlords hit back as Welsh Government extends notice periods again  Licensing:  UK’s most expensive ever HMO licensing scheme to launch in London  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP448: October Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the October Market Update   It’s that time again, it’s the October Market Update!  And what a busy month it’s been, Rob & Rob have got plenty to cover and we’ve got a shedload of news stories for you to sink your teeth into.  We’ll be covering everything from eviction notices, mortgages, tax and party conference headlines.  So, settle in as The Robs to talk you through this month’s latest headlines.  Here’s all the links you need:  Market:  UK House Price Index – August 2021  Michael Gove set to pause contentious planning shake-up  Labour to give first-time buyers exclusive access to new properties  Rents:  Rental void times lowest for six years: Arla Propertymark  Surging rents in Manchester  Rental demand set to stay high as first time buyer age rises  New generation rent: Why baby boomers are selling up and choosing a more flexible lifestyle  Holiday Lets:  Holiday Lets may be the next Buy To Let, says Moneyfacts  Devon confirms 70% drop in PRS as ‘terrifying’ Airbnb trend bites  Mortgages:  Buy-to-let bonanza: Landlords can now bag a sub-1% mortgage rate as TWO lenders launch super-low interest deals - but beware the fees  Tax:  HMRC gives landlords more time to comply with new ‘making tax digital’ rules  Evictions:  Landlords hit back as Welsh Government extends notice periods again  Licensing:  UK’s most expensive ever HMO licensing scheme to launch in London  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the October Market Update  

It’s that time again, it’s the October Market Update! 

And what a busy month it’s been, Rob & Rob have got plenty to cover and we’ve got a shedload of news stories for you to sink your teeth into. 

We’ll be covering everything from eviction notices, mortgages, tax and party conference headlines. 

So, settle in as The Robs to talk you through this month’s latest headlines. 

Here’s all the links you need: 

Market: 

Rents: 

Holiday Lets: 

Mortgages: 

Tax: 

Evictions: 

Licensing: 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1151 ASK306: Are big companies going to push us out? PLUS: Can I get a mortgage on a concrete-constructed flat? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask306-are-big-companies-going-to-push-us-out-plus The guys are back with two more listener questions!  First up is Matt from Devon.  Matt has built himself an investment portfolio that’s continuing to grow but wants to know whether big businesses are bad news for landlords like him?  With the increasing trend of big businesses such as Lloyds Bank and John Lewis moving into the residential property market, are private landlords going to be pushed out?  Rob & Rob share their thoughts and advice.  Our second question is from Ben.  Using a mortgage, Ben bought an ex-council property back in 2005 and when he tried to remortgage in 2011 he was advised that the property is no longer mortgageable as it was constructed with concrete.  Ben has since tried to fix this problem but is still struggling to find a lender for the property and he wants to know if Rob & Rob have any advice on the matter.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK306: Are big companies going to push us out? PLUS: Can I get a mortgage on a concrete-constructed flat? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The guys are back with two more listener questions!  First up is Matt from Devon.  Matt has built himself an investment portfolio that’s continuing to grow but wants to know whether big businesses are bad news for landlords like him?  With the increasing trend of big businesses such as Lloyds Bank and John Lewis moving into the residential property market, are private landlords going to be pushed out?  Rob & Rob share their thoughts and advice.  Our second question is from Ben.  Using a mortgage, Ben bought an ex-council property back in 2005 and when he tried to remortgage in 2011 he was advised that the property is no longer mortgageable as it was constructed with concrete.  Ben has since tried to fix this problem but is still struggling to find a lender for the property and he wants to know if Rob & Rob have any advice on the matter.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The guys are back with two more listener questions! 

First up is Matt from Devon. 

Matt has built himself an investment portfolio that’s continuing to grow but wants to know whether big businesses are bad news for landlords like him? 

With the increasing trend of big businesses such as Lloyds Bank and John Lewis moving into the residential property market, are private landlords going to be pushed out? 

Rob & Rob share their thoughts and advice. 

Our second question is from Ben. 

Using a mortgage, Ben bought an ex-council property back in 2005 and when he tried to remortgage in 2011 he was advised that the property is no longer mortgageable as it was constructed with concrete. 

Ben has since tried to fix this problem but is still struggling to find a lender for the property and he wants to know if Rob & Rob have any advice on the matter. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 627 TPP447: The BIG reveal: Introducing Portfolio https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp447-the-big-reveal-introducing-portfolio Introducing Portfolio  The wait is finally over.   We know, we’ve been teasing this for a while now, and we’ve made some pretty big claims, but we’re ready to reveal it all!  In today’s episode, we’re introducing Portfolio.  So, hit play and to find out more ... you’ve waited long enough!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:06:00 -0000 TPP447: The BIG reveal: Introducing Portfolio full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Introducing Portfolio  The wait is finally over.   We know, we’ve been teasing this for a while now, and we’ve made some pretty big claims, but we’re ready to reveal it all!  In today’s episode, we’re introducing Portfolio.  So, hit play and to find out more ... you’ve waited long enough!  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Introducing Portfolio 

The wait is finally over.  

We know, we’ve been teasing this for a while now, and we’ve made some pretty big claims, but we’re ready to reveal it all! 

In today’s episode, we’re introducing Portfolio. 

So, hit play and to find out more ... you’ve waited long enough! 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 710 ASK305: Is now the time to buy a flat? PLUS: Is now the time to buy at all? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask305-is-now-the-time-to-buy-a-flat-plus-is-now-t Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions!  Our first listener is a first-time investor, and the current market has got them considering flats.  With a surplus of flats on the market, is this the time to bag a deal in the South East?  Next up we’ve got a question from Oliver in North Wales.  The guys recently discussed what you can expect from the upcoming property boom on The Property Podcast, which has left Oliver questioning whether he should buy now or hold off?  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say.  And if you want to hear the episode that got Oliver wondering about buying in the boom, you can find that here.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK305: Is now the time to buy a flat? PLUS: Is now the time to buy at all? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions!  Our first listener is a first-time investor, and the current market has got them considering flats.  With a surplus of flats on the market, is this the time to bag a deal in the South East?  Next up we’ve got a question from Oliver in North Wales.  The guys recently discussed what you can expect from the upcoming property boom on The Property Podcast, which has left Oliver questioning whether he should buy now or hold off?  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say.  And if you want to hear the episode that got Oliver wondering about buying in the boom, you can find that here.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions! 

Our first listener is a first-time investor, and the current market has got them considering flats. 

With a surplus of flats on the market, is this the time to bag a deal in the South East? 

Next up we’ve got a question from Oliver in North Wales. 

The guys recently discussed what you can expect from the upcoming property boom on The Property Podcast, which has left Oliver questioning whether he should buy now or hold off? 

Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say. 

And if you want to hear the episode that got Oliver wondering about buying in the boom, you can find that here. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 378 TPP446: The one trait that’ll stop you achieving your goals https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp446-the-one-trait-that-ll-stop-you-achieving-yo Don’t sweat the small stuff   Things will always go wrong in life, but that doesn’t mean you should spend your time and energy complaining.  When you focus on the things that go wrong, all the goodness in life and a whole load of opportunities are passing you by.  So, in this episode, Rob & Rob are looking at the most common complaints in property and breaking them down to exactly what they are – minor inconveniences that aren’t worth your time.  If you’re ready to break the cycle of complaining, give this episode a listen as the guys will be giving you all the tips you need to live a happier life.  Hub Extra  If you’re interested in learning more about stoicism, then make sure you give The Daily Stoic a read.   Ryan Holiday’s book is a page-a-day guide to living a good life, offering inspirational daily doses of wisdom, gratitude and stoicism.  And here’s one from the marketing team, if you’re ready to start practising gratitude, make this musical spoken poem the first thing you listen to in the morning.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP446: The one trait that’ll stop you achieving your goals full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Don’t sweat the small stuff   Things will always go wrong in life, but that doesn’t mean you should spend your time and energy complaining.  When you focus on the things that go wrong, all the goodness in life and a whole load of opportunities are passing you by.  So, in this episode, Rob & Rob are looking at the most common complaints in property and breaking them down to exactly what they are – minor inconveniences that aren’t worth your time.  If you’re ready to break the cycle of complaining, give this episode a listen as the guys will be giving you all the tips you need to live a happier life.  Hub Extra  If you’re interested in learning more about stoicism, then make sure you give The Daily Stoic a read.   Ryan Holiday’s book is a page-a-day guide to living a good life, offering inspirational daily doses of wisdom, gratitude and stoicism.  And here’s one from the marketing team, if you’re ready to start practising gratitude, make this musical spoken poem the first thing you listen to in the morning.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Don’t sweat the small stuff  

Things will always go wrong in life, but that doesn’t mean you should spend your time and energy complaining. 

When you focus on the things that go wrong, all the goodness in life and a whole load of opportunities are passing you by. 

So, in this episode, Rob & Rob are looking at the most common complaints in property and breaking them down to exactly what they are – minor inconveniences that aren’t worth your time. 

If you’re ready to break the cycle of complaining, give this episode a listen as the guys will be giving you all the tips you need to live a happier life. 

Hub Extra 

If you’re interested in learning more about stoicism, then make sure you give The Daily Stoic a read.  

Ryan Holiday’s book is a page-a-day guide to living a good life, offering inspirational daily doses of wisdom, gratitude and stoicism. 

And here’s one from the marketing team, if you’re ready to start practising gratitude, make this musical spoken poem the first thing you listen to in the morning. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 928 ASK304: Is now the time to buy in London? PLUS: What do brokers do that you can't do yourself? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask304-is-now-the-time-to-buy-in-london-plus-what It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer more listener questions!  First up is Jamie.  Jamie currently owns two buy-to-let properties in the midlands, and has £125,000 to invest in his next property.   He originally planned to invest in the North West, but what he wants to know is with the London market stagnating is this the time to be buying in the capital?  Our next question is all about mortgage brokers.  Tom is currently hunting for a broker and he wants to know what information they have access to that the general public doesn’t.  He also wants some advice from Rob & Rob, as there are so many brokers out there, he wants to learn how he can land himself a decent one.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK304: Is now the time to buy in London? PLUS: What do brokers do that you can't do yourself? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer more listener questions!  First up is Jamie.  Jamie currently owns two buy-to-let properties in the midlands, and has £125,000 to invest in his next property.   He originally planned to invest in the North West, but what he wants to know is with the London market stagnating is this the time to be buying in the capital?  Our next question is all about mortgage brokers.  Tom is currently hunting for a broker and he wants to know what information they have access to that the general public doesn’t.  He also wants some advice from Rob & Rob, as there are so many brokers out there, he wants to learn how he can land himself a decent one.  Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer more listener questions! 

First up is Jamie. 

Jamie currently owns two buy-to-let properties in the midlands, and has £125,000 to invest in his next property.  

He originally planned to invest in the North West, but what he wants to know is with the London market stagnating is this the time to be buying in the capital? 

Our next question is all about mortgage brokers. 

Tom is currently hunting for a broker and he wants to know what information they have access to that the general public doesn’t. 

He also wants some advice from Rob & Rob, as there are so many brokers out there, he wants to learn how he can land himself a decent one. 

Tune in to find out what the guys have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 406 TPP445: How to pick the right place to invest (a step-by-step guide) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp445-how-to-pick-the-right-place-to-invest-a-ste How do you pick the right investment location?  This week on The Property Podcast we’re taking it back to basics.  Whether you’re purchasing your first property or your tenth, choosing the right place to invest can feel like an overwhelming task.  And as one of our most frequently asked questions, we thought we’d break it down and give you a step-by-step process to follow.  So whether you’re completely new to investing or you’re an experienced investor in need of a little refresher... this is the episode for you.  In the news  This week we’ve got two news stories on our favourite topics!  First up, is the biggest news of the year and it’s straight from Property Hub!  Next week, we will FINALLY be spilling the beans on what we’ve been working on all this time.  So make sure you tune in for that very special episode.  Next up The Business Desk are suggesting it could be the end of the line for HS2’s multibillion-pound Eastern leg.  It’s worth noting that this hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s rumoured that the eastern leg of HS2 which is meant to be linking Birmingham with Nottingham, Sheffield and Leeds is going to be scraped in a bid to save £40bn.  Hub Extra  This week we’ve got an app for you!   If you find yourself spending more and more time on Zoom calls, then this may be the app for you.  Unfortunately, webcam quality just isn’t the best and this nifty little app lets you use your phone as a webcam.  So if you fancy increasing the quality of your next video call, you can download Camo here.  And if you're looking for the YouTube videos mentioned you can find them below: 5 Underrated Areas To Invest In Top buy-to-let property hotspots in the UK (2021) Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP445: How to pick the right place to invest (a step-by-step guide) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How do you pick the right investment location?  This week on The Property Podcast we’re taking it back to basics.  Whether you’re purchasing your first property or your tenth, choosing the right place to invest can feel like an overwhelming task.  And as one of our most frequently asked questions, we thought we’d break it down and give you a step-by-step process to follow.  So whether you’re completely new to investing or you’re an experienced investor in need of a little refresher... this is the episode for you.  In the news  This week we’ve got two news stories on our favourite topics!  First up, is the biggest news of the year and it’s straight from Property Hub!  Next week, we will FINALLY be spilling the beans on what we’ve been working on all this time.  So make sure you tune in for that very special episode.  Next up The Business Desk are suggesting it could be the end of the line for HS2’s multibillion-pound Eastern leg.  It’s worth noting that this hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s rumoured that the eastern leg of HS2 which is meant to be linking Birmingham with Nottingham, Sheffield and Leeds is going to be scraped in a bid to save £40bn.  Hub Extra  This week we’ve got an app for you!   If you find yourself spending more and more time on Zoom calls, then this may be the app for you.  Unfortunately, webcam quality just isn’t the best and this nifty little app lets you use your phone as a webcam.  So if you fancy increasing the quality of your next video call, you can download Camo here.  And if you're looking for the YouTube videos mentioned you can find them below: 5 Underrated Areas To Invest In Top buy-to-let property hotspots in the UK (2021) Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How do you pick the right investment location? 

This week on The Property Podcast we’re taking it back to basics. 

Whether you’re purchasing your first property or your tenth, choosing the right place to invest can feel like an overwhelming task. 

And as one of our most frequently asked questions, we thought we’d break it down and give you a step-by-step process to follow. 

So whether you’re completely new to investing or you’re an experienced investor in need of a little refresher... this is the episode for you. 

In the news 

This week we’ve got two news stories on our favourite topics! 

First up, is the biggest news of the year and it’s straight from Property Hub! 

Next week, we will FINALLY be spilling the beans on what we’ve been working on all this time. 

So make sure you tune in for that very special episode. 

Next up The Business Desk are suggesting it could be the end of the line for HS2’s multibillion-pound Eastern leg. 

It’s worth noting that this hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s rumoured that the eastern leg of HS2 which is meant to be linking Birmingham with Nottingham, Sheffield and Leeds is going to be scraped in a bid to save £40bn. 

Hub Extra 

This week we’ve got an app for you!  

If you find yourself spending more and more time on Zoom calls, then this may be the app for you. 

Unfortunately, webcam quality just isn’t the best and this nifty little app lets you use your phone as a webcam. 

So if you fancy increasing the quality of your next video call, you can download Camo here. 

And if you're looking for the YouTube videos mentioned you can find them below:

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1578 ASK303: I've inherited a house! What do I do with it? PLUS: How should I use the time while waiting for completion? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask303-ive-inherited-a-house-what-do-i-do-with-it It’s Tuesday, and that means Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions.  And this week, we’ve got a couple of tough ones.  First up is Paul from London.  Paul has recently inherited a three-bedroom property in Hull and is wondering what he should do with it.   It’s the only property he owns, and he wants to know whether he should sell it as it is or renovate it first.  The second question is from Julian.  Julian is planning on releasing some equity from his first property and is planning how he can best use his time.  With the conveyancing process being six weeks long on average, he wants to make sure he’s being productive and maximising his preparation.  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob think.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK303: I've inherited a house! What do I do with it? PLUS: How should I use the time while waiting for completion? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, and that means Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions.  And this week, we’ve got a couple of tough ones.  First up is Paul from London.  Paul has recently inherited a three-bedroom property in Hull and is wondering what he should do with it.   It’s the only property he owns, and he wants to know whether he should sell it as it is or renovate it first.  The second question is from Julian.  Julian is planning on releasing some equity from his first property and is planning how he can best use his time.  With the conveyancing process being six weeks long on average, he wants to make sure he’s being productive and maximising his preparation.  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob think.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday, and that means Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions. 

And this week, we’ve got a couple of tough ones. 

First up is Paul from London. 

Paul has recently inherited a three-bedroom property in Hull and is wondering what he should do with it.  

It’s the only property he owns, and he wants to know whether he should sell it as it is or renovate it first. 

The second question is from Julian. 

Julian is planning on releasing some equity from his first property and is planning how he can best use his time. 

With the conveyancing process being six weeks long on average, he wants to make sure he’s being productive and maximising his preparation. 

Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob think. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 461 TPP444: Things to expect in the upcoming boom https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp444-things-to-expect-in-the-upcoming-boom What can you expect to happen in a property boom?  If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that we’re at the beginning of a property boom.   Which is great for investors as properties go up in value, but what else can you expect to happen?  The 18-year property cycle means there’s things that you can almost definitely expect to see happening as the boom develops.   But what are they?  In this episode, Rob & Rob are revealing the tell-tale signs that we’re in a property boom.  In the news  We’ve got two news stories this week, and they’re both good for investors but in different ways.  First up, Landlord Zone reveal the ’never seen before’ student stampede to secure accommodation.   It’s no surprise that students have been a bit cautious this year, in fear that covid could ruin another year of university experience.   But this means that, as things seem like they’re going to be relatively normal, there’s been a sudden rush in the search to secure somewhere to live, which is great news for anyone with properties in student cities.  And finally, the news all landlords have been waiting for – eviction notices returning to pre-covid rules.   From October 1st landlords can give their tenants two months' notice rather than the four months that it is currently.  Hub Extra  It’s been a while since Rob & Rob shared a quote, so they’re hitting us with a double whammy.  The boom stage of the 18-year property cycle is going to require some serious focus, so grab your notebook and pen, and jot these down to help you kept sight of your goals.  “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” — Bruce Lee   “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” — George Lucas  Podcast Episodes   TPP260: What property courses should you do (and avoid)?  TPP270: The 18 Year Property Cycle – Year by Year: Part 1  TPP271: The 18 Year Property Cycle – Year by Year: Part 2  TPP342: The contrepreneur formula exposed: An interview with Mike Winnet  TPP343: What happens after spending thousands of pounds in a property course  TPP376: Has Coronavirus broken the property cycle?  TPP415: Where are we in the 18 Year Property Cycle?  Rob & Rob mention episode 476 - this is in fact episode 376, and you can find that here.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP444: Things to expect in the upcoming boom full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What can you expect to happen in a property boom?  If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that we’re at the beginning of a property boom.   Which is great for investors as properties go up in value, but what else can you expect to happen?  The 18-year property cycle means there’s things that you can almost definitely expect to see happening as the boom develops.   But what are they?  In this episode, Rob & Rob are revealing the tell-tale signs that we’re in a property boom.  In the news  We’ve got two news stories this week, and they’re both good for investors but in different ways.  First up, Landlord Zone reveal the ’never seen before’ student stampede to secure accommodation.   It’s no surprise that students have been a bit cautious this year, in fear that covid could ruin another year of university experience.   But this means that, as things seem like they’re going to be relatively normal, there’s been a sudden rush in the search to secure somewhere to live, which is great news for anyone with properties in student cities.  And finally, the news all landlords have been waiting for – eviction notices returning to pre-covid rules.   From October 1st landlords can give their tenants two months' notice rather than the four months that it is currently.  Hub Extra  It’s been a while since Rob & Rob shared a quote, so they’re hitting us with a double whammy.  The boom stage of the 18-year property cycle is going to require some serious focus, so grab your notebook and pen, and jot these down to help you kept sight of your goals.  “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” — Bruce Lee   “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” — George Lucas  Podcast Episodes   TPP260: What property courses should you do (and avoid)?  TPP270: The 18 Year Property Cycle – Year by Year: Part 1  TPP271: The 18 Year Property Cycle – Year by Year: Part 2  TPP342: The contrepreneur formula exposed: An interview with Mike Winnet  TPP343: What happens after spending thousands of pounds in a property course  TPP376: Has Coronavirus broken the property cycle?  TPP415: Where are we in the 18 Year Property Cycle?  Rob & Rob mention episode 476 - this is in fact episode 376, and you can find that here.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What can you expect to happen in a property boom? 

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that we’re at the beginning of a property boom.  

Which is great for investors as properties go up in value, but what else can you expect to happen? 

The 18-year property cycle means there’s things that you can almost definitely expect to see happening as the boom develops.  

But what are they? 

In this episode, Rob & Rob are revealing the tell-tale signs that we’re in a property boom. 

In the news 

We’ve got two news stories this week, and they’re both good for investors but in different ways. 

First up, Landlord Zone reveal the ’never seen before’ student stampede to secure accommodation.  

It’s no surprise that students have been a bit cautious this year, in fear that covid could ruin another year of university experience.  

But this means that, as things seem like they’re going to be relatively normal, there’s been a sudden rush in the search to secure somewhere to live, which is great news for anyone with properties in student cities. 

And finally, the news all landlords have been waiting for – eviction notices returning to pre-covid rules.  

From October 1st landlords can give their tenants two months' notice rather than the four months that it is currently. 

Hub Extra 

It’s been a while since Rob & Rob shared a quote, so they’re hitting us with a double whammy. 

The boom stage of the 18-year property cycle is going to require some serious focus, so grab your notebook and pen, and jot these down to help you kept sight of your goals. 

“The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” — Bruce Lee  

“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” — George Lucas 

Podcast Episodes  

TPP260: What property courses should you do (and avoid)? 

TPP270: The 18 Year Property Cycle – Year by Year: Part 1 

TPP271: The 18 Year Property Cycle – Year by Year: Part 2 

TPP342: The contrepreneur formula exposed: An interview with Mike Winnet 

TPP343: What happens after spending thousands of pounds in a property course 

TPP376: Has Coronavirus broken the property cycle? 

TPP415: Where are we in the 18 Year Property Cycle? 

Rob & Rob mention episode 476 - this is in fact episode 376, and you can find that here. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1275 ASK302: Can I remortgage after buying with cash? PLUS: Why would I use leverage in my situation? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask302-can-i-remortgage-after-buying-with-cash-plu Rob & Rob are back to answer some more listener questions!  Our first question is from Paul and it’s a great one.  Paul is looking to buy a property with a tenant in-situ, but one of the terms is that it’s a ‘cash only’ purchase.   What Paul wants to know is whether this would affect his ability to remortgage as he was hoping to draw back the cash to reinvest elsewhere.  The next question is about leverage.   Our listener is going to be retiring early soon and is wondering what do to with the cash he gets. He’s planning on buying one or two houses and living off the income.  However, as an avid listener he knows Rob & Rob frequently talk about the power of leverage, but he wants to know why you would bother with a mortgage if you can buy property outright with cash.  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK302: Can I remortgage after buying with cash? PLUS: Why would I use leverage in my situation? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back to answer some more listener questions!  Our first question is from Paul and it’s a great one.  Paul is looking to buy a property with a tenant in-situ, but one of the terms is that it’s a ‘cash only’ purchase.   What Paul wants to know is whether this would affect his ability to remortgage as he was hoping to draw back the cash to reinvest elsewhere.  The next question is about leverage.   Our listener is going to be retiring early soon and is wondering what do to with the cash he gets. He’s planning on buying one or two houses and living off the income.  However, as an avid listener he knows Rob & Rob frequently talk about the power of leverage, but he wants to know why you would bother with a mortgage if you can buy property outright with cash.  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back to answer some more listener questions! 

Our first question is from Paul and it’s a great one. 

Paul is looking to buy a property with a tenant in-situ, but one of the terms is that it’s a ‘cash only’ purchase.  

What Paul wants to know is whether this would affect his ability to remortgage as he was hoping to draw back the cash to reinvest elsewhere. 

The next question is about leverage.  

Our listener is going to be retiring early soon and is wondering what do to with the cash he gets. He’s planning on buying one or two houses and living off the income. 

However, as an avid listener he knows Rob & Rob frequently talk about the power of leverage, but he wants to know why you would bother with a mortgage if you can buy property outright with cash. 

Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob have got to say. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 489 TPP443: Houses vs flats https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp443-houses-vs-flats Houses or flats – which make the better investment?  Anyone who invests property generally has an opinion on the houses vs flats debate. It’s an age-old dispute that often divides investors, with some saying they would only invest in one or the other.  Whilst both camps have pretty solid arguments, what IS the answer? Which is the champion of investments?  That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are helping you decide in this episode. They’ll run you through the pros and the cons of both, and reveal what point of view could be costing you big time £££.  In the news   HMO’s have the potential to generate higher returns, but with a greater workload and risk, there’s still plenty that can go wrong. So, as always, it’s important that you nail the fundamentals and location.  This is Money has revealed a list of the ‘Ten best locations to invest in student housing’ with small towns taking the top of the list. With big claims that cities like Swansea offering a yield 9.56%  What do Rob & Rob think about this?  Hub Extra   If you’re an avid reader you’ve almost definitely used or at least heard of Audible.  Now, you may think we’re a bit late to the party with this suggestion but bear with us as it’s actually got some new features.  Firstly, if you’ve found yourself here listening to The Property Podcast, you’ll probably be interested to know that they’ve now added podcasts to Audible.  Not only will all your listening needs now in one place, but Audible has also introduced Audible Plus. The Plus membership gains you unlimited access to a huge catalogue of over 68,000 hours of content and 11,000+ titles!  So, save those tokens and get listening.  And here are the links you need for the extra resources Rob & Rob mentioned: their Turn £100,000 into £1 million YouTube video and the How to HMO podcast episode.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP443: Houses vs flats full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Houses or flats – which make the better investment?  Anyone who invests property generally has an opinion on the houses vs flats debate. It’s an age-old dispute that often divides investors, with some saying they would only invest in one or the other.  Whilst both camps have pretty solid arguments, what IS the answer? Which is the champion of investments?  That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are helping you decide in this episode. They’ll run you through the pros and the cons of both, and reveal what point of view could be costing you big time £££.  In the news   HMO’s have the potential to generate higher returns, but with a greater workload and risk, there’s still plenty that can go wrong. So, as always, it’s important that you nail the fundamentals and location.  This is Money has revealed a list of the ‘Ten best locations to invest in student housing’ with small towns taking the top of the list. With big claims that cities like Swansea offering a yield 9.56%  What do Rob & Rob think about this?  Hub Extra   If you’re an avid reader you’ve almost definitely used or at least heard of Audible.  Now, you may think we’re a bit late to the party with this suggestion but bear with us as it’s actually got some new features.  Firstly, if you’ve found yourself here listening to The Property Podcast, you’ll probably be interested to know that they’ve now added podcasts to Audible.  Not only will all your listening needs now in one place, but Audible has also introduced Audible Plus. The Plus membership gains you unlimited access to a huge catalogue of over 68,000 hours of content and 11,000+ titles!  So, save those tokens and get listening.  And here are the links you need for the extra resources Rob & Rob mentioned: their Turn £100,000 into £1 million YouTube video and the How to HMO podcast episode.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Houses or flats – which make the better investment? 

Anyone who invests property generally has an opinion on the houses vs flats debate. It’s an age-old dispute that often divides investors, with some saying they would only invest in one or the other. 

Whilst both camps have pretty solid arguments, what IS the answer? Which is the champion of investments? 

That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are helping you decide in this episode. They’ll run you through the pros and the cons of both, and reveal what point of view could be costing you big time £££. 

In the news  

HMO’s have the potential to generate higher returns, but with a greater workload and risk, there’s still plenty that can go wrong. So, as always, it’s important that you nail the fundamentals and location. 

This is Money has revealed a list of the ‘Ten best locations to invest in student housing’ with small towns taking the top of the list. With big claims that cities like Swansea offering a yield 9.56% 

What do Rob & Rob think about this? 

Hub Extra  

If you’re an avid reader you’ve almost definitely used or at least heard of Audible. 

Now, you may think we’re a bit late to the party with this suggestion but bear with us as it’s actually got some new features. 

Firstly, if you’ve found yourself here listening to The Property Podcast, you’ll probably be interested to know that they’ve now added podcasts to Audible. 

Not only will all your listening needs now in one place, but Audible has also introduced Audible Plus. The Plus membership gains you unlimited access to a huge catalogue of over 68,000 hours of content and 11,000+ titles! 

So, save those tokens and get listening. 

And here are the links you need for the extra resources Rob & Rob mentioned: their Turn £100,000 into £1 million YouTube video and the How to HMO podcast episode. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1424 ASK301: Should I remortgage my portfolio to pay off my own home? PLUS: How can I find out about ground rent? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask301-should-i-remortgage-my-portfolio-to-pay-off Get ready for some more listener questions!  Rob & Rob are back, and this week they’ve got some pretty interesting ones.  Our first question is from Steven.  Steven has a portfolio of six properties, and his residential mortgage is due for renewal next year.  What Steven would like to know is whether he should remortgage his portfolio to pay off his residential home or should he use the rental income he generates instead?  Next up is Becky from Stockport.  Becky has been viewing some leasehold properties and she would love to know if there’s anywhere online where you can download copies of leasehold agreements, as she quite often struggles getting information about ground rent from her letting agents.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK301: Should I remortgage my portfolio to pay off my own home? PLUS: How can I find out about ground rent? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Get ready for some more listener questions!  Rob & Rob are back, and this week they’ve got some pretty interesting ones.  Our first question is from Steven.  Steven has a portfolio of six properties, and his residential mortgage is due for renewal next year.  What Steven would like to know is whether he should remortgage his portfolio to pay off his residential home or should he use the rental income he generates instead?  Next up is Becky from Stockport.  Becky has been viewing some leasehold properties and she would love to know if there’s anywhere online where you can download copies of leasehold agreements, as she quite often struggles getting information about ground rent from her letting agents.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get ready for some more listener questions! 

Rob & Rob are back, and this week they’ve got some pretty interesting ones. 

Our first question is from Steven. 

Steven has a portfolio of six properties, and his residential mortgage is due for renewal next year. 

What Steven would like to know is whether he should remortgage his portfolio to pay off his residential home or should he use the rental income he generates instead? 

Next up is Becky from Stockport. 

Becky has been viewing some leasehold properties and she would love to know if there’s anywhere online where you can download copies of leasehold agreements, as she quite often struggles getting information about ground rent from her letting agents. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 402 TPP442: September Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp442-september-market-update It’s the September Market Update   In this month's market update, The Robs are giving you the inside scoop on the rental market, mortgages and of course, house prices.  They’ll be revealing where in the UK rental demand is booming and what government agency is predicting a market crash - yes, you read that right, a CRASH of 14%!  Things tend to be a little quieter this time of year as everyone jets off on holiday but seeing as that’s not an option for many of us this year, it’s no wonder Rob & Rob have got so much to cover.  Here are all the links you need for your extra reading this month:  House Prices:  UK house prices in June rose at fastest rate since 2004  House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up  Rental market pointer? Regional cities set to see biggest growth  Five charts that predict the next house price crash  UK house sales plunge in July after stamp duty holiday ends  And if you want to take a look at CEBR’s previous prediction of a 13.8% fall this year you can find that here.   Rents:   Here They Come: Rent controls to be introduced in part of the UK  Possession claims double as evictions ban ends but are way off ‘normal’  Mortgages:  Five-year mortgage rates drop below 1% – is now the time to fix for longer?  Bigger Picture:  UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS collapsed  Hub Extra   If you’ve been listening for a while now, you may remember a book we’ve mentioned before: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou.  The book gives us the full inside story of the rise and fall of Theranos and its CEO and founder Elizabeth Holmes.   Well, John’s back with the final chapter as he catches us up on what’s happened since the story broke and takes us on the journey of the trial, which is set to begin later this month, in his new podcast Bad Blood: The Final Chapter.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP442: September Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the September Market Update   In this month's market update, The Robs are giving you the inside scoop on the rental market, mortgages and of course, house prices.  They’ll be revealing where in the UK rental demand is booming and what government agency is predicting a market crash - yes, you read that right, a CRASH of 14%!  Things tend to be a little quieter this time of year as everyone jets off on holiday but seeing as that’s not an option for many of us this year, it’s no wonder Rob & Rob have got so much to cover.  Here are all the links you need for your extra reading this month:  House Prices:  UK house prices in June rose at fastest rate since 2004  House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up  Rental market pointer? Regional cities set to see biggest growth  Five charts that predict the next house price crash  UK house sales plunge in July after stamp duty holiday ends  And if you want to take a look at CEBR’s previous prediction of a 13.8% fall this year you can find that here.   Rents:   Here They Come: Rent controls to be introduced in part of the UK  Possession claims double as evictions ban ends but are way off ‘normal’  Mortgages:  Five-year mortgage rates drop below 1% – is now the time to fix for longer?  Bigger Picture:  UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS collapsed  Hub Extra   If you’ve been listening for a while now, you may remember a book we’ve mentioned before: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou.  The book gives us the full inside story of the rise and fall of Theranos and its CEO and founder Elizabeth Holmes.   Well, John’s back with the final chapter as he catches us up on what’s happened since the story broke and takes us on the journey of the trial, which is set to begin later this month, in his new podcast Bad Blood: The Final Chapter.  Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the September Market Update  

In this month's market update, The Robs are giving you the inside scoop on the rental market, mortgages and of course, house prices. 

They’ll be revealing where in the UK rental demand is booming and what government agency is predicting a market crash - yes, you read that right, a CRASH of 14%! 

Things tend to be a little quieter this time of year as everyone jets off on holiday but seeing as that’s not an option for many of us this year, it’s no wonder Rob & Rob have got so much to cover. 

Here are all the links you need for your extra reading this month: 

House Prices: 

And if you want to take a look at CEBR’s previous prediction of a 13.8% fall this year you can find that here.  

Rents:  

Mortgages: 

Bigger Picture: 

Hub Extra  

If you’ve been listening for a while now, you may remember a book we’ve mentioned before: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou. 

The book gives us the full inside story of the rise and fall of Theranos and its CEO and founder Elizabeth Holmes.  

Well, John’s back with the final chapter as he catches us up on what’s happened since the story broke and takes us on the journey of the trial, which is set to begin later this month, in his new podcast Bad Blood: The Final Chapter. 

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1308 ASK300: Is it silly to get a buy-to-let while still living with my parents? PLUS: Should I invest in property or a private pension? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask300-is-it-silly-to-get-a-buy-to-let-while-still It’s time for another round of listener questions for Rob & Rob, and this week they’re answering some commonly asked ones.  First up is Reese from Plymouth.   Reese is currently living at home with her parents, but she’s ready to make her first buy-to-let investment.  She wants to know whether it’s sensible for her to invest while living at home, or if she should wait until she’s in a house of her own before getting started with investing.  Next, The Robs hear from Bailey in London.  Bailey’s finally in a position where he’s ready to purchase his first buy-to-let property, but he’s getting conflicting opinions from his parents.  They feel strongly that he should be putting his money into a pension instead of property... Bailey wants to know whether Rob & Rob think one strategy is smarter than the other.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK300: Is it silly to get a buy-to-let while still living with my parents? PLUS: Should I invest in property or a private pension? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for another round of listener questions for Rob & Rob, and this week they’re answering some commonly asked ones.  First up is Reese from Plymouth.   Reese is currently living at home with her parents, but she’s ready to make her first buy-to-let investment.  She wants to know whether it’s sensible for her to invest while living at home, or if she should wait until she’s in a house of her own before getting started with investing.  Next, The Robs hear from Bailey in London.  Bailey’s finally in a position where he’s ready to purchase his first buy-to-let property, but he’s getting conflicting opinions from his parents.  They feel strongly that he should be putting his money into a pension instead of property... Bailey wants to know whether Rob & Rob think one strategy is smarter than the other.  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s time for another round of listener questions for Rob & Rob, and this week they’re answering some commonly asked ones. 

First up is Reese from Plymouth.  

Reese is currently living at home with her parents, but she’s ready to make her first buy-to-let investment. 

She wants to know whether it’s sensible for her to invest while living at home, or if she should wait until she’s in a house of her own before getting started with investing. 

Next, The Robs hear from Bailey in London. 

Bailey’s finally in a position where he’s ready to purchase his first buy-to-let property, but he’s getting conflicting opinions from his parents. 

They feel strongly that he should be putting his money into a pension instead of property... Bailey wants to know whether Rob & Rob think one strategy is smarter than the other. 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 351 TPP441: Dave Ramsey is WRONG https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp441-dave-ramsey-is-wrong This week on The Property Podcast we’re battling with Dave Ramsey on mortgages  If you’ve not heard of Dave Ramsey before he’s a huge financial personality across the pond, and he believes that you should NEVER use a mortgage.  And if you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast for a while now, you’ll know that Rob & Rob probably have a fair few things to say about this.  So, in this episode The Robs explain why Dave Ramsey is completely wrong and how leverage is an investor’s super weapon.  In the news  This week’s news article is an interesting one as it claims that the stamp duty holiday had no effect on the current market frenzy.  Think-tank has suggested that the stamp duty holiday impact has been overstated, but what do Rob & Rob think?  Hub Extra   We’re back with another triple whammy of resources for you to soak up this week.   The first one is The Meaningful Money podcast which covers all aspects of money and personal finance. It’s definitely worth a listen as Pete Matthew breaks down everything you need to know in everyday language.  We’ve mentioned this one before, but only because we swear by it and that’s the Rich Dad Poor Dad book. Robert Kiyosaki talks all things good debt vs. bad debt, so don’t just take our word for it and give this one a read.  If one book isn’t enough, then make sure you give The Millionaire Fastlane a read. It’s a cheesy title, and a bit of a cheesy book but it’s essential if you want to understand the concept of building your wealth and creating more money for yourself.  And if you’re looking for the Turn £100,000 into £1 million YouTube video Rob & Rob mentioned, you can find it here.   Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP441: Dave Ramsey is WRONG full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’re battling with Dave Ramsey on mortgages  If you’ve not heard of Dave Ramsey before he’s a huge financial personality across the pond, and he believes that you should NEVER use a mortgage.  And if you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast for a while now, you’ll know that Rob & Rob probably have a fair few things to say about this.  So, in this episode The Robs explain why Dave Ramsey is completely wrong and how leverage is an investor’s super weapon.  In the news  This week’s news article is an interesting one as it claims that the stamp duty holiday had no effect on the current market frenzy.  Think-tank has suggested that the stamp duty holiday impact has been overstated, but what do Rob & Rob think?  Hub Extra   We’re back with another triple whammy of resources for you to soak up this week.   The first one is The Meaningful Money podcast which covers all aspects of money and personal finance. It’s definitely worth a listen as Pete Matthew breaks down everything you need to know in everyday language.  We’ve mentioned this one before, but only because we swear by it and that’s the Rich Dad Poor Dad book. Robert Kiyosaki talks all things good debt vs. bad debt, so don’t just take our word for it and give this one a read.  If one book isn’t enough, then make sure you give The Millionaire Fastlane a read. It’s a cheesy title, and a bit of a cheesy book but it’s essential if you want to understand the concept of building your wealth and creating more money for yourself.  And if you’re looking for the Turn £100,000 into £1 million YouTube video Rob & Rob mentioned, you can find it here.   Let’s get social   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’re battling with Dave Ramsey on mortgages 

If you’ve not heard of Dave Ramsey before he’s a huge financial personality across the pond, and he believes that you should NEVER use a mortgage. 

And if you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast for a while now, you’ll know that Rob & Rob probably have a fair few things to say about this. 

So, in this episode The Robs explain why Dave Ramsey is completely wrong and how leverage is an investor’s super weapon. 

In the news 

This week’s news article is an interesting one as it claims that the stamp duty holiday had no effect on the current market frenzy. 

Think-tank has suggested that the stamp duty holiday impact has been overstated, but what do Rob & Rob think? 

Hub Extra  

We’re back with another triple whammy of resources for you to soak up this week.  

The first one is The Meaningful Money podcast which covers all aspects of money and personal finance. It’s definitely worth a listen as Pete Matthew breaks down everything you need to know in everyday language. 

We’ve mentioned this one before, but only because we swear by it and that’s the Rich Dad Poor Dad book. Robert Kiyosaki talks all things good debt vs. bad debt, so don’t just take our word for it and give this one a read. 

If one book isn’t enough, then make sure you give The Millionaire Fastlane a read. It’s a cheesy title, and a bit of a cheesy book but it’s essential if you want to understand the concept of building your wealth and creating more money for yourself. 

And if you’re looking for the Turn £100,000 into £1 million YouTube video Rob & Rob mentioned, you can find it here.  

Let’s get social  

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1898 ASK 299: What's the deal with a "buyer's premium"? PLUS: Why do some people advise to buy without using mortgages? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask-299-whats-the-deal-with-a-buyers-premium-plus It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer more listener questions, and this week we’ve got two cracking ones!  Our first question is from Jeff in London.  He’s looking to buy his first property in Hoggeston with a friend, but the company who’ve listed it are looking to charge a buyer's premium.  Jeff was pretty surprised by this fairly large additional charge and wants to know Rob & Robs thoughts on whether this is something to be cautious of and if the buyer's interests are considered in this process?   Our next question comes from Katie across the pond in the states.  Katie would love to hear Rob & Rob’s opinion on the renowned American personal financial figure Dave Ramsey.  Ramsey’s approach on investing in property is you should always buy in cash, but what do Rob & Rob think about this and is there ever a time where buying in cash only is the better option?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK 299: What's the deal with a "buyer's premium"? PLUS: Why do some people advise to buy without using mortgages? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer more listener questions, and this week we’ve got two cracking ones!  Our first question is from Jeff in London.  He’s looking to buy his first property in Hoggeston with a friend, but the company who’ve listed it are looking to charge a buyer's premium.  Jeff was pretty surprised by this fairly large additional charge and wants to know Rob & Robs thoughts on whether this is something to be cautious of and if the buyer's interests are considered in this process?   Our next question comes from Katie across the pond in the states.  Katie would love to hear Rob & Rob’s opinion on the renowned American personal financial figure Dave Ramsey.  Ramsey’s approach on investing in property is you should always buy in cash, but what do Rob & Rob think about this and is there ever a time where buying in cash only is the better option?  Tune in to find out.  Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s that time of the week where Rob & Rob answer more listener questions, and this week we’ve got two cracking ones! 

Our first question is from Jeff in London. 

He’s looking to buy his first property in Hoggeston with a friend, but the company who’ve listed it are looking to charge a buyer's premium. 

Jeff was pretty surprised by this fairly large additional charge and wants to know Rob & Robs thoughts on whether this is something to be cautious of and if the buyer's interests are considered in this process?  

Our next question comes from Katie across the pond in the states. 

Katie would love to hear Rob & Rob’s opinion on the renowned American personal financial figure Dave Ramsey. 

Ramsey’s approach on investing in property is you should always buy in cash, but what do Rob & Rob think about this and is there ever a time where buying in cash only is the better option? 

Tune in to find out. 

Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So, get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 420 TPP440: Real-life Monopoly: The lessons investors can learn https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp440-real-life-monopoly-the-lessons-investors-ca Real-life Monopoly – The important property lessons you can learn  Besides revealing which family members are sore losers and causing fights, Monopoly has some seriously important lessons about personal finance and investing.  But can these be applied to real life?  In this episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob share the important lessons you can apply to your property investments.  For further learning on buy-to-let mortgages check out this video.  In the news  We’ve got two news stories for you this week.  The first one shares research from Halifax that shows that the average home in the UK now costs 8.1 times the average earnings, suggesting that property affordability has hit a 10-year low.  But are houses actually less affordable?  Which? has revealed this five-year mortgage with rates that have dropped below 1%. So, once you’ve overcome the hurdle of saving up your deposit, property can still be pretty affordable.  Hub Extra  We’re spoiling you this week as we’ve got three Hub Extra recommendations heading your way.  The first one is of course, Monopoly the game. If you’ve not played it before, it’s about time you get your hands on a set and give it a go.  But if like most people, you’ve played Monopoly more times than you can count and you’re up for a challenge Robert Kiyosaki’s version – Cash Flow may be the game for you.  If you’d rather avoid the family fallout, then make sure you give this podcast episode by Business Wars a listen.  Business Wars covers all the key battles in business, sharing the stories behind the companies that have shaped what we buy and how we live. Give Monopoly: Winner Takes All a listen to hear the story behind the family classic that was created over 100 years ago.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP440: Real-life Monopoly: The lessons investors can learn full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Real-life Monopoly – The important property lessons you can learn  Besides revealing which family members are sore losers and causing fights, Monopoly has some seriously important lessons about personal finance and investing.  But can these be applied to real life?  In this episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob share the important lessons you can apply to your property investments.  For further learning on buy-to-let mortgages check out this video.  In the news  We’ve got two news stories for you this week.  The first one shares research from Halifax that shows that the average home in the UK now costs 8.1 times the average earnings, suggesting that property affordability has hit a 10-year low.  But are houses actually less affordable?  Which? has revealed this five-year mortgage with rates that have dropped below 1%. So, once you’ve overcome the hurdle of saving up your deposit, property can still be pretty affordable.  Hub Extra  We’re spoiling you this week as we’ve got three Hub Extra recommendations heading your way.  The first one is of course, Monopoly the game. If you’ve not played it before, it’s about time you get your hands on a set and give it a go.  But if like most people, you’ve played Monopoly more times than you can count and you’re up for a challenge Robert Kiyosaki’s version – Cash Flow may be the game for you.  If you’d rather avoid the family fallout, then make sure you give this podcast episode by Business Wars a listen.  Business Wars covers all the key battles in business, sharing the stories behind the companies that have shaped what we buy and how we live. Give Monopoly: Winner Takes All a listen to hear the story behind the family classic that was created over 100 years ago.  Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Real-life Monopoly – The important property lessons you can learn 

Besides revealing which family members are sore losers and causing fights, Monopoly has some seriously important lessons about personal finance and investing. 

But can these be applied to real life? 

In this episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob share the important lessons you can apply to your property investments. 

For further learning on buy-to-let mortgages check out this video. 

In the news 

We’ve got two news stories for you this week. 

The first one shares research from Halifax that shows that the average home in the UK now costs 8.1 times the average earnings, suggesting that property affordability has hit a 10-year low. 

But are houses actually less affordable? 

Which? has revealed this five-year mortgage with rates that have dropped below 1%. So, once you’ve overcome the hurdle of saving up your deposit, property can still be pretty affordable. 

Hub Extra 

We’re spoiling you this week as we’ve got three Hub Extra recommendations heading your way. 

The first one is of course, Monopoly the game. If you’ve not played it before, it’s about time you get your hands on a set and give it a go. 

But if like most people, you’ve played Monopoly more times than you can count and you’re up for a challenge Robert Kiyosaki’s version – Cash Flow may be the game for you. 

If you’d rather avoid the family fallout, then make sure you give this podcast episode by Business Wars a listen. 

Business Wars covers all the key battles in business, sharing the stories behind the companies that have shaped what we buy and how we live. Give Monopoly: Winner Takes All a listen to hear the story behind the family classic that was created over 100 years ago. 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1074 ASK298: I'm struggling to save up for my second property - any tips? PLUS: How do I find private finance? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask298-im-struggling-to-save-up-for-my-second-prop Rob & Rob are back once again to answer two more listener questions.  Our first question this week is from Alex from Reading.   He’s recently bought his first buy-to-let property and has naturally spent all his money.   So now he’s in the process of saving for another deposit.   But what Alex wants to know is if The Robs have any tips on how he can speed up the savings process so he can purchase properties two and three quicker and start building his portfolio.   Next up we’ve got Sam from Bedford.   Sam has been listening to the podcast for a while and now she’s ready to take the plunge.   She’s really keen to get into the property investment world and she’s wondering if joint ventures are a good way to get started?  Would Rob & Rob recommend joint ventures?   Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK298: I'm struggling to save up for my second property - any tips? PLUS: How do I find private finance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back once again to answer two more listener questions.  Our first question this week is from Alex from Reading.   He’s recently bought his first buy-to-let property and has naturally spent all his money.   So now he’s in the process of saving for another deposit.   But what Alex wants to know is if The Robs have any tips on how he can speed up the savings process so he can purchase properties two and three quicker and start building his portfolio.   Next up we’ve got Sam from Bedford.   Sam has been listening to the podcast for a while and now she’s ready to take the plunge.   She’s really keen to get into the property investment world and she’s wondering if joint ventures are a good way to get started?  Would Rob & Rob recommend joint ventures?   Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back once again to answer two more listener questions. 

Our first question this week is from Alex from Reading.  

He’s recently bought his first buy-to-let property and has naturally spent all his money.  

So now he’s in the process of saving for another deposit.  

But what Alex wants to know is if The Robs have any tips on how he can speed up the savings process so he can purchase properties two and three quicker and start building his portfolio.  

Next up we’ve got Sam from Bedford.  

Sam has been listening to the podcast for a while and now she’s ready to take the plunge.  

She’s really keen to get into the property investment world and she’s wondering if joint ventures are a good way to get started? 

Would Rob & Rob recommend joint ventures?  

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 472 TPP439: Is BMV dead? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp439-is-bmv-dead Is BMV dead or is there still a way you can do a deal? In the property world we love bagging ourselves a deal. But right now, the property market is incredibly hot.   So, does that mean doing a deal or better yet a BMV (below market value) deal is almost impossible?  That’s what we’re going to explore in today’s episode so make sure you tune in.   If you want to learn more, check out our free course on how to get a deal.    In the news  If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll remember that we were stunned by some data from the US property market.   It was the fact that the US property market is up 23% year on year which is crazy! We promised to investigate more into this and we’re keeping our promise.   That figure was based on existing inventory, not new build homes. So, the growth was actually 15.8% which still makes our own boom look like nothing.   This data was taken from a Forbes article where it looks at America’s states.   Another news story we spotted this week was ‘owners of low-rise flats freed from wall safety certificate need’. In a nutshell, anyone who owns a property in a building smaller than 18 metres no longer need an EWS1 certificate.     Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a book from Rob B. It’s a combination between sport and business so if you have an interest in either, you’ll enjoy this book.  It’s called ‘Relentless: 12 Rounds to Success’ by Eddie Hearn.  This isn’t a rags-to-riches story because Eddie Hearn came from a wealthy family (which he acknowledges in the book), but is covers the struggles he had to overcome to be his own successful person and step out of his father’s shadow.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP439: Is BMV dead? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Is BMV dead or is there still a way you can do a deal? In the property world we love bagging ourselves a deal. But right now, the property market is incredibly hot.   So, does that mean doing a deal or better yet a BMV (below market value) deal is almost impossible?  That’s what we’re going to explore in today’s episode so make sure you tune in.   If you want to learn more, check out our free course on how to get a deal.    In the news  If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll remember that we were stunned by some data from the US property market.   It was the fact that the US property market is up 23% year on year which is crazy! We promised to investigate more into this and we’re keeping our promise.   That figure was based on existing inventory, not new build homes. So, the growth was actually 15.8% which still makes our own boom look like nothing.   This data was taken from a Forbes article where it looks at America’s states.   Another news story we spotted this week was ‘owners of low-rise flats freed from wall safety certificate need’. In a nutshell, anyone who owns a property in a building smaller than 18 metres no longer need an EWS1 certificate.     Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a book from Rob B. It’s a combination between sport and business so if you have an interest in either, you’ll enjoy this book.  It’s called ‘Relentless: 12 Rounds to Success’ by Eddie Hearn.  This isn’t a rags-to-riches story because Eddie Hearn came from a wealthy family (which he acknowledges in the book), but is covers the struggles he had to overcome to be his own successful person and step out of his father’s shadow.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Is BMV dead or is there still a way you can do a deal?

In the property world we love bagging ourselves a deal. But right now, the property market is incredibly hot.  

So, does that mean doing a deal or better yet a BMV (below market value) deal is almost impossible? 

That’s what we’re going to explore in today’s episode so make sure you tune in.  

If you want to learn more, check out our free course on how to get a deal. 

 

In the news 

If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll remember that we were stunned by some data from the US property market.  

It was the fact that the US property market is up 23% year on year which is crazy! We promised to investigate more into this and we’re keeping our promise.  

That figure was based on existing inventory, not new build homes. So, the growth was actually 15.8% which still makes our own boom look like nothing.  

This data was taken from a Forbes article where it looks at America’s states.  

Another news story we spotted this week was ‘owners of low-rise flats freed from wall safety certificate need’. In a nutshell, anyone who owns a property in a building smaller than 18 metres no longer need an EWS1 certificate.  

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a book from Rob B. It’s a combination between sport and business so if you have an interest in either, you’ll enjoy this book. 

It’s called ‘Relentless: 12 Rounds to Success’ by Eddie Hearn. 

This isn’t a rags-to-riches story because Eddie Hearn came from a wealthy family (which he acknowledges in the book), but is covers the struggles he had to overcome to be his own successful person and step out of his father’s shadow.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1884 ASK297: Is this property too cheap? PLUS: Does inflation mean mortgage rates will go up? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask297-is-this-property-too-cheap-plus-does-inflat It’s Tuesday which means Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener questions.  The first question this week comes from Rachel.   Rachel and her brother currently own a buy-to-let property in the South East and they’re now looking to buy their second property in the north of England for cash.   They’ve found a property in Kirkdale, Liverpool for £65,000 which could give them an annual yield of 8.31%.   Naturally that type of yield would be attractive to anyone, but after seeing one of Property Hub’s Instagram stories advising to buy a property that’s worth at least £100,000, Rachel is now wondering if this property is too cheap?  Our second caller is Kenneth.  He’s listened to our episode on quantitative easing about three times because it’s just so significant.   Kenneth wants to know if we’re heading into a period of inflation in the future. As governments often control inflation by rising interest rates, does this mean that we’re going to see mortgage rates go up in the next few years?  What are The Robs guesses and predictions for mortgages in the next few years?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK297: Is this property too cheap? PLUS: Does inflation mean mortgage rates will go up? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday which means Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener questions.  The first question this week comes from Rachel.   Rachel and her brother currently own a buy-to-let property in the South East and they’re now looking to buy their second property in the north of England for cash.   They’ve found a property in Kirkdale, Liverpool for £65,000 which could give them an annual yield of 8.31%.   Naturally that type of yield would be attractive to anyone, but after seeing one of Property Hub’s Instagram stories advising to buy a property that’s worth at least £100,000, Rachel is now wondering if this property is too cheap?  Our second caller is Kenneth.  He’s listened to our episode on quantitative easing about three times because it’s just so significant.   Kenneth wants to know if we’re heading into a period of inflation in the future. As governments often control inflation by rising interest rates, does this mean that we’re going to see mortgage rates go up in the next few years?  What are The Robs guesses and predictions for mortgages in the next few years?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday which means Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener questions. 

The first question this week comes from Rachel.  

Rachel and her brother currently own a buy-to-let property in the South East and they’re now looking to buy their second property in the north of England for cash.  

They’ve found a property in Kirkdale, Liverpool for £65,000 which could give them an annual yield of 8.31%.  

Naturally that type of yield would be attractive to anyone, but after seeing one of Property Hub’s Instagram stories advising to buy a property that’s worth at least £100,000, Rachel is now wondering if this property is too cheap? 

Our second caller is Kenneth. 

He’s listened to our episode on quantitative easing about three times because it’s just so significant.  

Kenneth wants to know if we’re heading into a period of inflation in the future. As governments often control inflation by rising interest rates, does this mean that we’re going to see mortgage rates go up in the next few years? 

What are The Robs guesses and predictions for mortgages in the next few years? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 614 TPP438: August Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp438-august-market-update It’s the August Market Update  The property market is incredibly hot right now. In the UK it’s crazy, but on this month’s market update, The Robs are revealing some numbers from the US that will blow your mind!  This time of year is usually a quieter one, but that certainly doesn’t seem to be the case in 2021.   Here are all the links you need to get stuck into today’s episode.  Prices:  UK House Price Index – June 2021  Super-rich buyers coming back to prime – Savills   US cannot afford housing market ‘boom and bust’, warns Fed official   Pandemic fuels broadest global house price boom in two decades  Mortgages:  TMW returns to 80% LTV but only on energy efficient homes  Thousands of landlords released from ‘cladding hell’ after EWS1 forms scrapped  The minimum energy performance of buildings bill  Other:  Government reveals where all the landlords live in the UK  The pandemic property boom is pricing locals out of the British countryside  And finally:  House prices set to continue rising as supply shrinks    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra resource is a tool called Propcast which refers to itself as a house selling weather forecast.   It gives you a weather map of the UK showing you which areas are the hottest, meaning it should be quicker and easier to sell your home.   Right now, it seems that everywhere in the UK might require your factor 50 sun cream.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP438: August Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the August Market Update  The property market is incredibly hot right now. In the UK it’s crazy, but on this month’s market update, The Robs are revealing some numbers from the US that will blow your mind!  This time of year is usually a quieter one, but that certainly doesn’t seem to be the case in 2021.   Here are all the links you need to get stuck into today’s episode.  Prices:  UK House Price Index – June 2021  Super-rich buyers coming back to prime – Savills   US cannot afford housing market ‘boom and bust’, warns Fed official   Pandemic fuels broadest global house price boom in two decades  Mortgages:  TMW returns to 80% LTV but only on energy efficient homes  Thousands of landlords released from ‘cladding hell’ after EWS1 forms scrapped  The minimum energy performance of buildings bill  Other:  Government reveals where all the landlords live in the UK  The pandemic property boom is pricing locals out of the British countryside  And finally:  House prices set to continue rising as supply shrinks    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra resource is a tool called Propcast which refers to itself as a house selling weather forecast.   It gives you a weather map of the UK showing you which areas are the hottest, meaning it should be quicker and easier to sell your home.   Right now, it seems that everywhere in the UK might require your factor 50 sun cream.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the August Market Update 

The property market is incredibly hot right now. In the UK it’s crazy, but on this month’s market update, The Robs are revealing some numbers from the US that will blow your mind! 

This time of year is usually a quieter one, but that certainly doesn’t seem to be the case in 2021.  

Here are all the links you need to get stuck into today’s episode. 

Prices: 

Mortgages: 

Other: 

And finally: 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra resource is a tool called Propcast which refers to itself as a house selling weather forecast.  

It gives you a weather map of the UK showing you which areas are the hottest, meaning it should be quicker and easier to sell your home.  

Right now, it seems that everywhere in the UK might require your factor 50 sun cream. 

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1418 ASK296: Should I buy another BTL or a bigger home? PLUS: Will my next mortgage be a problem? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask296-should-i-buy-another-btl-or-a-bigger-home-p The guys are back for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  First up this week we’ve got Lil who’s looking for an answer to a common question we get asked.   Lil currently has a residential property in London that she lives in, and a buy-to-let property in Liverpool.   She’s going to be moving cities soon and needs a property with more space, so she’ll be switching her residential property into a buy-to-let property.  In the short-term, Lil plans to rent herself until she finds the right property, but she can’t seem to figure out which scenario is best.   Should she use the money she has to purchase a bigger property that’ll serve her needs, or should she put it into another buy-to-let property and continue to rent herself?  Our next question comes from Bern who has a question about mortgages.  Currently Bern has two buy-to-let properties, one in his personal name and another in a limited company.   Bern is planning to purchase another buy-to-let property through his limited company, and then look to purchase a residential property for himself.  He’s wanting to know if when it comes to purchasing the residential property if he’ll have any issues getting a mortgage if he already has three other properties?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK296: Should I buy another BTL or a bigger home? PLUS: Will my next mortgage be a problem? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The guys are back for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  First up this week we’ve got Lil who’s looking for an answer to a common question we get asked.   Lil currently has a residential property in London that she lives in, and a buy-to-let property in Liverpool.   She’s going to be moving cities soon and needs a property with more space, so she’ll be switching her residential property into a buy-to-let property.  In the short-term, Lil plans to rent herself until she finds the right property, but she can’t seem to figure out which scenario is best.   Should she use the money she has to purchase a bigger property that’ll serve her needs, or should she put it into another buy-to-let property and continue to rent herself?  Our next question comes from Bern who has a question about mortgages.  Currently Bern has two buy-to-let properties, one in his personal name and another in a limited company.   Bern is planning to purchase another buy-to-let property through his limited company, and then look to purchase a residential property for himself.  He’s wanting to know if when it comes to purchasing the residential property if he’ll have any issues getting a mortgage if he already has three other properties?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The guys are back for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. 

First up this week we’ve got Lil who’s looking for an answer to a common question we get asked.  

Lil currently has a residential property in London that she lives in, and a buy-to-let property in Liverpool.  

She’s going to be moving cities soon and needs a property with more space, so she’ll be switching her residential property into a buy-to-let property. 

In the short-term, Lil plans to rent herself until she finds the right property, but she can’t seem to figure out which scenario is best.  

Should she use the money she has to purchase a bigger property that’ll serve her needs, or should she put it into another buy-to-let property and continue to rent herself? 

Our next question comes from Bern who has a question about mortgages. 

Currently Bern has two buy-to-let properties, one in his personal name and another in a limited company.  

Bern is planning to purchase another buy-to-let property through his limited company, and then look to purchase a residential property for himself. 

He’s wanting to know if when it comes to purchasing the residential property if he’ll have any issues getting a mortgage if he already has three other properties? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 497 TPP437: The wealth secret: Long-term inflation https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp437-the-wealth-secret-long-term-inflation The Robs are back with their second episode on inflation This might just be the most important podcast episode Rob & Rob have done yet.   If you understand this episode, then you’ll understand the secret to being wealthy.  Last week we talked about inflation in the short-term, so this week we’re looking at long-term inflation. The dynamic that produces inflation for the long-term is completely different to the short-term.   The Robs are going to be looking at what causes long-term inflation, the effects for property investors and what the coming years might look like.   So, if you’re wanting to prepare for a strong future, then make sure you listen to today’s episode.     In the news  This week’s news story comes from the Financial Times and the headline reads, ‘Bank of England urged to spell out plans to curb inflation’.   After speaking about inflation for the past couple of weeks, it seems that even the House of Lords are getting in on the action now. Their economics affairs committee have been questioning the Bank of England and have said it needs to provide a better justification for believing the rise in inflation is temporary.  They’ve also said that the Bank of England has become obsessed with quantitative easing and are using it to solve all the economic issues.     Hub Extra  After a hard-hitting episode, we thought we’d give you something easy to wind down and give you a little bit of escapism.   It’s a series on Netflix called ‘The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’. Three hosts go all around the world from the USA to Bali looking at holiday rental properties that you can rent out, depending on your budget.   So, if you have a holiday let strategy, you might pick up a few tips from it.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP437: The wealth secret: Long-term inflation full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs are back with their second episode on inflation This might just be the most important podcast episode Rob & Rob have done yet.   If you understand this episode, then you’ll understand the secret to being wealthy.  Last week we talked about inflation in the short-term, so this week we’re looking at long-term inflation. The dynamic that produces inflation for the long-term is completely different to the short-term.   The Robs are going to be looking at what causes long-term inflation, the effects for property investors and what the coming years might look like.   So, if you’re wanting to prepare for a strong future, then make sure you listen to today’s episode.     In the news  This week’s news story comes from the Financial Times and the headline reads, ‘Bank of England urged to spell out plans to curb inflation’.   After speaking about inflation for the past couple of weeks, it seems that even the House of Lords are getting in on the action now. Their economics affairs committee have been questioning the Bank of England and have said it needs to provide a better justification for believing the rise in inflation is temporary.  They’ve also said that the Bank of England has become obsessed with quantitative easing and are using it to solve all the economic issues.     Hub Extra  After a hard-hitting episode, we thought we’d give you something easy to wind down and give you a little bit of escapism.   It’s a series on Netflix called ‘The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’. Three hosts go all around the world from the USA to Bali looking at holiday rental properties that you can rent out, depending on your budget.   So, if you have a holiday let strategy, you might pick up a few tips from it.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs are back with their second episode on inflation

This might just be the most important podcast episode Rob & Rob have done yet.  

If you understand this episode, then you’ll understand the secret to being wealthy. 

Last week we talked about inflation in the short-term, so this week we’re looking at long-term inflation. The dynamic that produces inflation for the long-term is completely different to the short-term.  

The Robs are going to be looking at what causes long-term inflation, the effects for property investors and what the coming years might look like.  

So, if you’re wanting to prepare for a strong future, then make sure you listen to today’s episode.  

 

In the news 

This week’s news story comes from the Financial Times and the headline reads, ‘Bank of England urged to spell out plans to curb inflation’.  

After speaking about inflation for the past couple of weeks, it seems that even the House of Lords are getting in on the action now. Their economics affairs committee have been questioning the Bank of England and have said it needs to provide a better justification for believing the rise in inflation is temporary. 

They’ve also said that the Bank of England has become obsessed with quantitative easing and are using it to solve all the economic issues.  

 

Hub Extra 

After a hard-hitting episode, we thought we’d give you something easy to wind down and give you a little bit of escapism.  

It’s a series on Netflix called ‘The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’. Three hosts go all around the world from the USA to Bali looking at holiday rental properties that you can rent out, depending on your budget.  

So, if you have a holiday let strategy, you might pick up a few tips from it. 

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1844 ASK295: What is the right level of leverage? PLUS: Do I need a new mortgage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask295-what-is-the-right-level-of-leverage-plus-do This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’re talking all things money and mortgages.  Our first question is about leverage and comes from Tyrone.  He wants to know if there’s a right amount of leverage to go for.   Tyrone is planning on re-mortgaging his property, but he doesn’t know what level he should go to. So, he’s asking for advice on how to calculate it and how he can balance the risk.  Our second question comes from James who wants to know about residential mortgages.   He’s got a three-bedroom property with a residential mortgage that runs out shortly. James has decided that he wants to convert it into a four-bedroom HMO property.   So now James is wanting to know if he can renew his residential mortgage or if he has to get a buy-to-let mortgage instead.   Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK295: What is the right level of leverage? PLUS: Do I need a new mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’re talking all things money and mortgages.  Our first question is about leverage and comes from Tyrone.  He wants to know if there’s a right amount of leverage to go for.   Tyrone is planning on re-mortgaging his property, but he doesn’t know what level he should go to. So, he’s asking for advice on how to calculate it and how he can balance the risk.  Our second question comes from James who wants to know about residential mortgages.   He’s got a three-bedroom property with a residential mortgage that runs out shortly. James has decided that he wants to convert it into a four-bedroom HMO property.   So now James is wanting to know if he can renew his residential mortgage or if he has to get a buy-to-let mortgage instead.   Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’re talking all things money and mortgages. 

Our first question is about leverage and comes from Tyrone. 

He wants to know if there’s a right amount of leverage to go for.  

Tyrone is planning on re-mortgaging his property, but he doesn’t know what level he should go to. So, he’s asking for advice on how to calculate it and how he can balance the risk. 

Our second question comes from James who wants to know about residential mortgages.  

He’s got a three-bedroom property with a residential mortgage that runs out shortly. James has decided that he wants to convert it into a four-bedroom HMO property.  

So now James is wanting to know if he can renew his residential mortgage or if he has to get a buy-to-let mortgage instead.  

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 448 TPP436: Everything you need to know about short-term inflation https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp436-everything-you-need-to-know-about-short-ter Everyone is now talking about inflation (H3)  Inflation is here and things are visibly getting more expensive from month-to-month.   But why is it happening?   Will it last?   And what is the government going to do about it?   Rob & Rob are going to be answering all these questions in today’s episode of The Property Podcast.  Inflation can mean the difference between being wealthy or poor when you’re older, so it’s important to understand how and why inflation works, which is why this is just the first of two episodes we’ll be covering on the subject.     In the news  This week’s news story comes from the National Residential Landlords Association, and they’ve calculated how many different pieces of law there are that affect people who rent out property in England.  The answer is a whopping 168 laws, and that number has increased by 40% in the last decade. It’s quite surprising just how many local authorities aren’t enforcing these laws.   If that wasn’t enough, we’ve got another news story for you where the headline reads ‘mortgage bonanza as choice grows and rates tumble’.   There are now 4,500 mortgage products on the market which is only slightly down on where they were before the pandemic started. Plus, rates have started to come down again, so now the average two-year fixed mortage is 2.55%.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra is a free resource from the Land Registry and it’s a property alert service.   It allows you to sign up to alerts if anything changes relating to one of your properties on the Land Registry.   It will help you to avoid any fraudulent activity on any of your properties and it’s free to do so it’s a no brainer really.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP436: Everything you need to know about short-term inflation full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Everyone is now talking about inflation (H3)  Inflation is here and things are visibly getting more expensive from month-to-month.   But why is it happening?   Will it last?   And what is the government going to do about it?   Rob & Rob are going to be answering all these questions in today’s episode of The Property Podcast.  Inflation can mean the difference between being wealthy or poor when you’re older, so it’s important to understand how and why inflation works, which is why this is just the first of two episodes we’ll be covering on the subject.     In the news  This week’s news story comes from the National Residential Landlords Association, and they’ve calculated how many different pieces of law there are that affect people who rent out property in England.  The answer is a whopping 168 laws, and that number has increased by 40% in the last decade. It’s quite surprising just how many local authorities aren’t enforcing these laws.   If that wasn’t enough, we’ve got another news story for you where the headline reads ‘mortgage bonanza as choice grows and rates tumble’.   There are now 4,500 mortgage products on the market which is only slightly down on where they were before the pandemic started. Plus, rates have started to come down again, so now the average two-year fixed mortage is 2.55%.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra is a free resource from the Land Registry and it’s a property alert service.   It allows you to sign up to alerts if anything changes relating to one of your properties on the Land Registry.   It will help you to avoid any fraudulent activity on any of your properties and it’s free to do so it’s a no brainer really.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Everyone is now talking about inflation (H3) 

Inflation is here and things are visibly getting more expensive from month-to-month.  

But why is it happening?  

Will it last?  

And what is the government going to do about it?  

Rob & Rob are going to be answering all these questions in today’s episode of The Property Podcast. 

Inflation can mean the difference between being wealthy or poor when you’re older, so it’s important to understand how and why inflation works, which is why this is just the first of two episodes we’ll be covering on the subject.  

 

In the news 

This week’s news story comes from the National Residential Landlords Association, and they’ve calculated how many different pieces of law there are that affect people who rent out property in England. 

The answer is a whopping 168 laws, and that number has increased by 40% in the last decade. It’s quite surprising just how many local authorities aren’t enforcing these laws.  

If that wasn’t enough, we’ve got another news story for you where the headline reads ‘mortgage bonanza as choice grows and rates tumble’.  

There are now 4,500 mortgage products on the market which is only slightly down on where they were before the pandemic started. Plus, rates have started to come down again, so now the average two-year fixed mortage is 2.55%. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra is a free resource from the Land Registry and it’s a property alert service.  

It allows you to sign up to alerts if anything changes relating to one of your properties on the Land Registry.  

It will help you to avoid any fraudulent activity on any of your properties and it’s free to do so it’s a no brainer really.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2053 ASK294: Are we heading for higher interest rates? PLUS: Should I sell to my tenant? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask294-are-we-heading-for-higher-interest-rates-pl Rob & Rob are back for another round of questions.  Our first question this week comes from Louis.   Louis is in the process of saving up a deposit for his first investment property and has been doing some research whilst listening along to The Property Podcast.   He recalls a previous episode we did on quantitative easing and how the Bank of England pumped £450 billion into the economy in 2020.   He’s since looked into the Federal Reserve Central European Bank and Bank of Japan who have introduced a total of $8 trillion into their respective economies.  Louis is concerned that this amount of QE is going to have a knock-on effect and cause interest rates to skyrocket.   So naturally he wants to know if you’re planning to purchase a property and leverage debt before a period of inflation, are you running the risk of interest rates on that debt, greatly increasing as the government tries to combat inflation by pulling money back up the economy through increased interest rates?  Next up we’ve got Dan from the West Midlands who’s been in property for around five years.   He’s got a couple of properties in his own name and a couple in a limited company.   In one of his personal properties, he’s got a tenant that’s interested in purchasing it, if he’s willing to sell to them.   Dan’s had the property valued and if he chose to sell, he could release around 70-80K in equity. So, he wants to know which option The Robs think is the best.  Should he sell the property and use the 70-80K to buy more properties within his limited company, or should he keep the current property and take advantage of the good rental return and release the equity anyway?  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob would do in these situations.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK294: Are we heading for higher interest rates? PLUS: Should I sell to my tenant? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back for another round of questions.  Our first question this week comes from Louis.   Louis is in the process of saving up a deposit for his first investment property and has been doing some research whilst listening along to The Property Podcast.   He recalls a previous episode we did on quantitative easing and how the Bank of England pumped £450 billion into the economy in 2020.   He’s since looked into the Federal Reserve Central European Bank and Bank of Japan who have introduced a total of $8 trillion into their respective economies.  Louis is concerned that this amount of QE is going to have a knock-on effect and cause interest rates to skyrocket.   So naturally he wants to know if you’re planning to purchase a property and leverage debt before a period of inflation, are you running the risk of interest rates on that debt, greatly increasing as the government tries to combat inflation by pulling money back up the economy through increased interest rates?  Next up we’ve got Dan from the West Midlands who’s been in property for around five years.   He’s got a couple of properties in his own name and a couple in a limited company.   In one of his personal properties, he’s got a tenant that’s interested in purchasing it, if he’s willing to sell to them.   Dan’s had the property valued and if he chose to sell, he could release around 70-80K in equity. So, he wants to know which option The Robs think is the best.  Should he sell the property and use the 70-80K to buy more properties within his limited company, or should he keep the current property and take advantage of the good rental return and release the equity anyway?  Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob would do in these situations.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back for another round of questions. 

Our first question this week comes from Louis.  

Louis is in the process of saving up a deposit for his first investment property and has been doing some research whilst listening along to The Property Podcast.  

He recalls a previous episode we did on quantitative easing and how the Bank of England pumped £450 billion into the economy in 2020.  

He’s since looked into the Federal Reserve Central European Bank and Bank of Japan who have introduced a total of $8 trillion into their respective economies. 

Louis is concerned that this amount of QE is going to have a knock-on effect and cause interest rates to skyrocket.  

So naturally he wants to know if you’re planning to purchase a property and leverage debt before a period of inflation, are you running the risk of interest rates on that debt, greatly increasing as the government tries to combat inflation by pulling money back up the economy through increased interest rates? 

Next up we’ve got Dan from the West Midlands who’s been in property for around five years.  

He’s got a couple of properties in his own name and a couple in a limited company.  

In one of his personal properties, he’s got a tenant that’s interested in purchasing it, if he’s willing to sell to them.  

Dan’s had the property valued and if he chose to sell, he could release around 70-80K in equity. So, he wants to know which option The Robs think is the best. 

Should he sell the property and use the 70-80K to buy more properties within his limited company, or should he keep the current property and take advantage of the good rental return and release the equity anyway? 

Tune in to find out what Rob & Rob would do in these situations. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 364 TPP435: What traits make a successful property investor? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp435-what-traits-make-a-successful-property-inve What makes the best property investors? Lisa Orme is back to join The Robs on The Property Podcast.   Not only is she sharing the traits of successful property investors, she’s also sharing the strategies that she highly rates, and the ones that are overrated.  Lisa has had plenty of hands-on experience dealing with some of the best, and worst, property investors and has narrowed down the traits that make a good one.  It’s another jam-packed episode with plenty more takeaways so make sure you’ve got that notepad and pen at the ready again.    In the news  The property boom – it's gone from radio silence to widespread chit chat!   This week’s news story comes from the BBC news website and the headline reads, ‘house prices rise at fastest pace in 17 years’.   Nationwide reported house price growth of 13.4% in the year to June, making new average house prices £245,432 compared to £216,403 in June 2020.  So, whilst the end of the stamp duty holiday hasn’t appeared to slow things down, we don’t think this pace is likely to continue.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra is another podcast recommendation for you.   If you’ve enjoyed the last two episodes of The Property Podcast with Lisa, then you’ll be pleased to know that she has her very own podcast called ‘Mortgage Momma’.  So, if you’re looking for further mortgage help and advice, make sure you go give it a listen.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP435: What traits make a successful property investor? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What makes the best property investors? Lisa Orme is back to join The Robs on The Property Podcast.   Not only is she sharing the traits of successful property investors, she’s also sharing the strategies that she highly rates, and the ones that are overrated.  Lisa has had plenty of hands-on experience dealing with some of the best, and worst, property investors and has narrowed down the traits that make a good one.  It’s another jam-packed episode with plenty more takeaways so make sure you’ve got that notepad and pen at the ready again.    In the news  The property boom – it's gone from radio silence to widespread chit chat!   This week’s news story comes from the BBC news website and the headline reads, ‘house prices rise at fastest pace in 17 years’.   Nationwide reported house price growth of 13.4% in the year to June, making new average house prices £245,432 compared to £216,403 in June 2020.  So, whilst the end of the stamp duty holiday hasn’t appeared to slow things down, we don’t think this pace is likely to continue.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra is another podcast recommendation for you.   If you’ve enjoyed the last two episodes of The Property Podcast with Lisa, then you’ll be pleased to know that she has her very own podcast called ‘Mortgage Momma’.  So, if you’re looking for further mortgage help and advice, make sure you go give it a listen.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What makes the best property investors?

Lisa Orme is back to join The Robs on The Property Podcast.  

Not only is she sharing the traits of successful property investors, she’s also sharing the strategies that she highly rates, and the ones that are overrated. 

Lisa has had plenty of hands-on experience dealing with some of the best, and worst, property investors and has narrowed down the traits that make a good one. 

It’s another jam-packed episode with plenty more takeaways so make sure you’ve got that notepad and pen at the ready again. 

 

In the news 

The property boom – it's gone from radio silence to widespread chit chat!  

This week’s news story comes from the BBC news website and the headline reads, ‘house prices rise at fastest pace in 17 years’.  

Nationwide reported house price growth of 13.4% in the year to June, making new average house prices £245,432 compared to £216,403 in June 2020. 

So, whilst the end of the stamp duty holiday hasn’t appeared to slow things down, we don’t think this pace is likely to continue. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra is another podcast recommendation for you.  

If you’ve enjoyed the last two episodes of The Property Podcast with Lisa, then you’ll be pleased to know that she has her very own podcast called ‘Mortgage Momma’. 

So, if you’re looking for further mortgage help and advice, make sure you go give it a listen. 

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1375 ASK293: Has the creator of the 18 Year Cycle predicted a crash next year? PLUS: How long do I need to wait before remortgaging? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask293-has-the-creator-of-the-18-year-cycle-predic Rob & Rob are back again this week and are discussing one of their favourite topics, the 18-year property cycle.  And the person asking the 18-year property cycle question is Ali from London.   At the beginning of June, Ali saw an article on This is Money where he believed the creator of the 18-year property cycle was implying that the market couldn’t continue with this boom phase and that it would be likely that next year there would be a market crash.   Normally Ali would ignore these rumour-type headlines but given that it was the creator of the 18-year property cycle making these claims, he wanted to get The Robs’ thoughts on it.  Our second question comes from Mike.   He wants to know, if he were to purchase a buy-to-let property and didn’t do anything with it, didn’t refurb it or add any value to it, how long would he have to wait before being able to pull his money back out?   He knows that it’s a case of just letting the cycle do its thing and hoping for capital growth to have an effect, but he’d like to know roughly how long he’d be waiting for.  Tune in to find out what they say.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK293: Has the creator of the 18 Year Cycle predicted a crash next year? PLUS: How long do I need to wait before remortgaging? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week and are discussing one of their favourite topics, the 18-year property cycle.  And the person asking the 18-year property cycle question is Ali from London.   At the beginning of June, Ali saw an article on This is Money where he believed the creator of the 18-year property cycle was implying that the market couldn’t continue with this boom phase and that it would be likely that next year there would be a market crash.   Normally Ali would ignore these rumour-type headlines but given that it was the creator of the 18-year property cycle making these claims, he wanted to get The Robs’ thoughts on it.  Our second question comes from Mike.   He wants to know, if he were to purchase a buy-to-let property and didn’t do anything with it, didn’t refurb it or add any value to it, how long would he have to wait before being able to pull his money back out?   He knows that it’s a case of just letting the cycle do its thing and hoping for capital growth to have an effect, but he’d like to know roughly how long he’d be waiting for.  Tune in to find out what they say.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week and are discussing one of their favourite topics, the 18-year property cycle. 

And the person asking the 18-year property cycle question is Ali from London.  

At the beginning of June, Ali saw an article on This is Money where he believed the creator of the 18-year property cycle was implying that the market couldn’t continue with this boom phase and that it would be likely that next year there would be a market crash.  

Normally Ali would ignore these rumour-type headlines but given that it was the creator of the 18-year property cycle making these claims, he wanted to get The Robs’ thoughts on it. 

Our second question comes from Mike.  

He wants to know, if he were to purchase a buy-to-let property and didn’t do anything with it, didn’t refurb it or add any value to it, how long would he have to wait before being able to pull his money back out?  

He knows that it’s a case of just letting the cycle do its thing and hoping for capital growth to have an effect, but he’d like to know roughly how long he’d be waiting for. 

Tune in to find out what they say. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 390 TPP434: How to use leverage in a boom and a crash https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp434-broker-chat-part-1 How should you be acting in the current boom market? In today’s episode Rob & Rob are joined by a fellow property expert. Not only is she an investor herself but has decades of experience as a mortgage broker.   Her name is Lisa Orme.  And in today’s episode she’s going to guide you through how you should be acting right now (while we’re in this boom period) when it comes to mortgages. If you follow her advice, we reckon you’ll do pretty well.  There’s loads to take from this episode so make sure you’re sat down with a paper and pen ready to take notes.  Plus, just because there’s so much to get through, Lisa will be joining The Robs again next week for even more mortgage talks.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra comes from our podcast producer, Dan.  After chatting to The Robs about how he wanted to read a book on his Kindle but couldn’t pluck up the courage as it was so big, he decided to downloaded the audio version to listen to at the same time as reading it, which he found really effective.   This led Rob B to stumbling across something from Amazon as he’s been looking for ways to help dyslexic children get interested in reading and absorbing information in different ways.  Amazon have built technology called Immersion Reading. It’s not just for dyslexic people, it can be for anyone like Dan who finds reading along with an audio book more effective for them. Give it a whirl.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP434: How to use leverage in a boom and a crash full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How should you be acting in the current boom market? In today’s episode Rob & Rob are joined by a fellow property expert. Not only is she an investor herself but has decades of experience as a mortgage broker.   Her name is Lisa Orme.  And in today’s episode she’s going to guide you through how you should be acting right now (while we’re in this boom period) when it comes to mortgages. If you follow her advice, we reckon you’ll do pretty well.  There’s loads to take from this episode so make sure you’re sat down with a paper and pen ready to take notes.  Plus, just because there’s so much to get through, Lisa will be joining The Robs again next week for even more mortgage talks.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra comes from our podcast producer, Dan.  After chatting to The Robs about how he wanted to read a book on his Kindle but couldn’t pluck up the courage as it was so big, he decided to downloaded the audio version to listen to at the same time as reading it, which he found really effective.   This led Rob B to stumbling across something from Amazon as he’s been looking for ways to help dyslexic children get interested in reading and absorbing information in different ways.  Amazon have built technology called Immersion Reading. It’s not just for dyslexic people, it can be for anyone like Dan who finds reading along with an audio book more effective for them. Give it a whirl.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. How should you be acting in the current boom market?

In today’s episode Rob & Rob are joined by a fellow property expert. Not only is she an investor herself but has decades of experience as a mortgage broker.  

Her name is Lisa Orme. 

And in today’s episode she’s going to guide you through how you should be acting right now (while we’re in this boom period) when it comes to mortgages. If you follow her advice, we reckon you’ll do pretty well. 

There’s loads to take from this episode so make sure you’re sat down with a paper and pen ready to take notes. 

Plus, just because there’s so much to get through, Lisa will be joining The Robs again next week for even more mortgage talks. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra comes from our podcast producer, Dan. 

After chatting to The Robs about how he wanted to read a book on his Kindle but couldn’t pluck up the courage as it was so big, he decided to downloaded the audio version to listen to at the same time as reading it, which he found really effective.  

This led Rob B to stumbling across something from Amazon as he’s been looking for ways to help dyslexic children get interested in reading and absorbing information in different ways. 

Amazon have built technology called Immersion Reading. It’s not just for dyslexic people, it can be for anyone like Dan who finds reading along with an audio book more effective for them. Give it a whirl.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2061 ASK292: Am I taking a risk by not being diversified? PLUS: Would you invest in ex-council houses? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask292-am-i-taking-a-risk-by-not-being-diversified It’s Tuesday and that means one thing... The Robs are back to answer your property questions.  Kicking us off this week is Tom.  Tom has two HMO student lets in Cornwall that he invested in personally. They both earn around £1,800pcm.   He bought the properties five and 10 years ago and while capital appreciation has been pretty decent, he’s never released any equity from them.  He’s saved around £80,000 and is looking to invest in another student HMO in the same location, but this time using a limited company, rather than in his personal name.   Tom can get a 4-5 bed property for around £280,000 and his rental income would be around £2,000pcm, with mortgage costs of around £600 per month.  He likes the hands-on side to his strategy and wants to keep at it but he’s wanting to know if it’s a risky option, tying up all his money in one location when properties further north are more affordable.   Our next caller this week is Rachel.  Rachel is looking to invest in South Manchester, around the Wythenshawe area, which is close to the hospital and airport, in an ex-council property and use the serviced accommodation strategy.  She’s wanting to know if The Robs think this is a good idea and if they’d recommend investing in an ex-council property.  Tune in to find out what they say.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK292: Am I taking a risk by not being diversified? PLUS: Would you invest in ex-council houses? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and that means one thing... The Robs are back to answer your property questions.  Kicking us off this week is Tom.  Tom has two HMO student lets in Cornwall that he invested in personally. They both earn around £1,800pcm.   He bought the properties five and 10 years ago and while capital appreciation has been pretty decent, he’s never released any equity from them.  He’s saved around £80,000 and is looking to invest in another student HMO in the same location, but this time using a limited company, rather than in his personal name.   Tom can get a 4-5 bed property for around £280,000 and his rental income would be around £2,000pcm, with mortgage costs of around £600 per month.  He likes the hands-on side to his strategy and wants to keep at it but he’s wanting to know if it’s a risky option, tying up all his money in one location when properties further north are more affordable.   Our next caller this week is Rachel.  Rachel is looking to invest in South Manchester, around the Wythenshawe area, which is close to the hospital and airport, in an ex-council property and use the serviced accommodation strategy.  She’s wanting to know if The Robs think this is a good idea and if they’d recommend investing in an ex-council property.  Tune in to find out what they say.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and that means one thing... The Robs are back to answer your property questions. 

Kicking us off this week is Tom. 

Tom has two HMO student lets in Cornwall that he invested in personally. They both earn around £1,800pcm.  

He bought the properties five and 10 years ago and while capital appreciation has been pretty decent, he’s never released any equity from them. 

He’s saved around £80,000 and is looking to invest in another student HMO in the same location, but this time using a limited company, rather than in his personal name.  

Tom can get a 4-5 bed property for around £280,000 and his rental income would be around £2,000pcm, with mortgage costs of around £600 per month. 

He likes the hands-on side to his strategy and wants to keep at it but he’s wanting to know if it’s a risky option, tying up all his money in one location when properties further north are more affordable.  

Our next caller this week is Rachel. 

Rachel is looking to invest in South Manchester, around the Wythenshawe area, which is close to the hospital and airport, in an ex-council property and use the serviced accommodation strategy. 

She’s wanting to know if The Robs think this is a good idea and if they’d recommend investing in an ex-council property. 

Tune in to find out what they say. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 575 TPP433: July Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp433-july-market-update It’s the July Market Update On this month’s market update The Robs will be covering the market boom as well as revealing great news for landlords with leaseholds! They’re also sharing a news story that’ll have a massive impact on your wealth.  There’s plenty to cover this week – inflation, arrears, evictions, leasehold and licensing. You name it, we’ve got it covered!  Here’s all the links you need for your extra reading.  Big picture:  House asking prices hit record levels across Great Britain  Biggest sales pipeline in a decade & buyers undeterred by stamp duty holiday ending  Stamp duty frenzy shows first sign of slowing - Rightmove  Runaway house prices: the ‘winners and losers’ from the pandemic  Inflation:  UK housing market is on fire, warns Bank of England chief economist  Inflation is coming, says the Bank of England – but don’t expect us to react  Arrears & Evictions:  Breaking: Wales extends period during which landlords must give six months’ notice to evict  Scots eviction extension battle looms as landlords and agents call out plans  Leasehold:  Leasehold campaigners welcome new changes  Licensing:  Airbnb calls for national short-lets landlord register  New licensing scheme will be FREE for landlords    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra is another podcast recommended by Rob D.  It’s called ‘Exit Scam’.  If you’ve been around for long enough, you may remember last year we mentioned a podcast called ‘The Missing Crypto Queen’ on BBC Sounds.   Well, this podcast is very similar in terms of its theme. It’s about someone who set up a Crypto exchange who died under mysterious circumstances and may have faked his own death.  It’s certainly a gripping one to get stuck into.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP433: July Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the July Market Update On this month’s market update The Robs will be covering the market boom as well as revealing great news for landlords with leaseholds! They’re also sharing a news story that’ll have a massive impact on your wealth.  There’s plenty to cover this week – inflation, arrears, evictions, leasehold and licensing. You name it, we’ve got it covered!  Here’s all the links you need for your extra reading.  Big picture:  House asking prices hit record levels across Great Britain  Biggest sales pipeline in a decade & buyers undeterred by stamp duty holiday ending  Stamp duty frenzy shows first sign of slowing - Rightmove  Runaway house prices: the ‘winners and losers’ from the pandemic  Inflation:  UK housing market is on fire, warns Bank of England chief economist  Inflation is coming, says the Bank of England – but don’t expect us to react  Arrears & Evictions:  Breaking: Wales extends period during which landlords must give six months’ notice to evict  Scots eviction extension battle looms as landlords and agents call out plans  Leasehold:  Leasehold campaigners welcome new changes  Licensing:  Airbnb calls for national short-lets landlord register  New licensing scheme will be FREE for landlords    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra is another podcast recommended by Rob D.  It’s called ‘Exit Scam’.  If you’ve been around for long enough, you may remember last year we mentioned a podcast called ‘The Missing Crypto Queen’ on BBC Sounds.   Well, this podcast is very similar in terms of its theme. It’s about someone who set up a Crypto exchange who died under mysterious circumstances and may have faked his own death.  It’s certainly a gripping one to get stuck into.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the July Market Update

On this month’s market update The Robs will be covering the market boom as well as revealing great news for landlords with leaseholds! They’re also sharing a news story that’ll have a massive impact on your wealth. 

There’s plenty to cover this week – inflation, arrears, evictions, leasehold and licensing. You name it, we’ve got it covered! 

Here’s all the links you need for your extra reading. 

Big picture: 

Inflation: 

Arrears & Evictions: 

Leasehold: 

Licensing: 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra is another podcast recommended by Rob D. 

It’s called ‘Exit Scam’. 

If you’ve been around for long enough, you may remember last year we mentioned a podcast called ‘The Missing Crypto Queen’ on BBC Sounds.  

Well, this podcast is very similar in terms of its theme. It’s about someone who set up a Crypto exchange who died under mysterious circumstances and may have faked his own death. 

It’s certainly a gripping one to get stuck into. 

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1362 ASK291: How do you deal with a hot market? PLUS Is Preston a good place to invest? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask291-how-do-you-deal-with-a-hot-market-plus-is-p Rob & Rob are back with two more property questions this week.  First up is Mo.   He’s a junior doctor who’s recently graduated from Nottingham University and is looking to get on the property ladder.  Mo wants to buy his own residential property but is struggling with finding the right one.   Naturally he doesn’t want to overpay and wants to try and bag himself a deal, but he keeps getting gazumped every time he finds a possible contender.   Other buyers are either viewing and putting an offer in on the same day a property comes onto the market or are just willing to overpay.  Is this something Mo is just going to have to accept or is there something he can do?  Our second caller this week is Steven.  He’s been listening to the podcast for a while and knows The Robs have said how much they love Liverpool and Manchester.   But what about Preston?   Steven has been doing some research into the location and thinks that it could be a good contender but is keen to find out what Rob & Rob think of it.  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK291: How do you deal with a hot market? PLUS Is Preston a good place to invest? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back with two more property questions this week.  First up is Mo.   He’s a junior doctor who’s recently graduated from Nottingham University and is looking to get on the property ladder.  Mo wants to buy his own residential property but is struggling with finding the right one.   Naturally he doesn’t want to overpay and wants to try and bag himself a deal, but he keeps getting gazumped every time he finds a possible contender.   Other buyers are either viewing and putting an offer in on the same day a property comes onto the market or are just willing to overpay.  Is this something Mo is just going to have to accept or is there something he can do?  Our second caller this week is Steven.  He’s been listening to the podcast for a while and knows The Robs have said how much they love Liverpool and Manchester.   But what about Preston?   Steven has been doing some research into the location and thinks that it could be a good contender but is keen to find out what Rob & Rob think of it.  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back with two more property questions this week. 

First up is Mo.  

He’s a junior doctor who’s recently graduated from Nottingham University and is looking to get on the property ladder. 

Mo wants to buy his own residential property but is struggling with finding the right one.  

Naturally he doesn’t want to overpay and wants to try and bag himself a deal, but he keeps getting gazumped every time he finds a possible contender.  

Other buyers are either viewing and putting an offer in on the same day a property comes onto the market or are just willing to overpay. 

Is this something Mo is just going to have to accept or is there something he can do? 

Our second caller this week is Steven. 

He’s been listening to the podcast for a while and knows The Robs have said how much they love Liverpool and Manchester.  

But what about Preston?  

Steven has been doing some research into the location and thinks that it could be a good contender but is keen to find out what Rob & Rob think of it. 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 525 TPP342: What will happen if the market crashes? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp342-what-will-happen-if-the-market-crashes Is the property market about to crash? When the market starts to get heated, people get excited. There are those who take action and make money, but others get really nervous.    What happens when we reach the top of the market? Is it a good time to buy?  In this episode Rob & Rob are going to cover just that! And they’re sharing some interesting examples of what the numbers look like when you invest at the top of the market.  So, is it wise to invest at the peak?  Tune in to find out.    In the news  This week’s news story is from The Guardian and the headline reads ‘HSBC offers sub-1% mortgage as interest rate war intensifies’.  So, if you’ve got a 40% deposit, are a residential buyer and got a good credit history and you want a two-year fixed with HSBC, then you’re in luck because you can now get a mortgage for under 1%.  The last time they offered a rate this low was five years ago, and HSBC aren’t the only ones. It seems a number of lenders are battling it out for the lowest interest rates.  So, it’s certainly the time to be re-mortgaging or moving house right now.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra comes from Rob D and whilst it won’t help you decide when to buy your next property, it is a great piece of entertainment.   It’s a TV show called ‘Ted Lasso’ on Apple TV and it’s a comedy about an American football coach who gets hired to manage a British premier league team even though he has no experience what-so-ever.   It’s quite a daft programme, but Rob D thinks it’s really funny and worth the watch if you need an unwind over the weekend.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP342: What will happen if the market crashes? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Is the property market about to crash? When the market starts to get heated, people get excited. There are those who take action and make money, but others get really nervous.    What happens when we reach the top of the market? Is it a good time to buy?  In this episode Rob & Rob are going to cover just that! And they’re sharing some interesting examples of what the numbers look like when you invest at the top of the market.  So, is it wise to invest at the peak?  Tune in to find out.    In the news  This week’s news story is from The Guardian and the headline reads ‘HSBC offers sub-1% mortgage as interest rate war intensifies’.  So, if you’ve got a 40% deposit, are a residential buyer and got a good credit history and you want a two-year fixed with HSBC, then you’re in luck because you can now get a mortgage for under 1%.  The last time they offered a rate this low was five years ago, and HSBC aren’t the only ones. It seems a number of lenders are battling it out for the lowest interest rates.  So, it’s certainly the time to be re-mortgaging or moving house right now.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra comes from Rob D and whilst it won’t help you decide when to buy your next property, it is a great piece of entertainment.   It’s a TV show called ‘Ted Lasso’ on Apple TV and it’s a comedy about an American football coach who gets hired to manage a British premier league team even though he has no experience what-so-ever.   It’s quite a daft programme, but Rob D thinks it’s really funny and worth the watch if you need an unwind over the weekend.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Is the property market about to crash?

When the market starts to get heated, people get excited. There are those who take action and make money, but others get really nervous.   

What happens when we reach the top of the market? Is it a good time to buy? 

In this episode Rob & Rob are going to cover just that! And they’re sharing some interesting examples of what the numbers look like when you invest at the top of the market. 

So, is it wise to invest at the peak? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

In the news 

This week’s news story is from The Guardian and the headline reads ‘HSBC offers sub-1% mortgage as interest rate war intensifies’. 

So, if you’ve got a 40% deposit, are a residential buyer and got a good credit history and you want a two-year fixed with HSBC, then you’re in luck because you can now get a mortgage for under 1%. 

The last time they offered a rate this low was five years ago, and HSBC aren’t the only ones. It seems a number of lenders are battling it out for the lowest interest rates. 

So, it’s certainly the time to be re-mortgaging or moving house right now. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra comes from Rob D and whilst it won’t help you decide when to buy your next property, it is a great piece of entertainment.  

It’s a TV show called ‘Ted Lasso’ on Apple TV and it’s a comedy about an American football coach who gets hired to manage a British premier league team even though he has no experience what-so-ever.  

It’s quite a daft programme, but Rob D thinks it’s really funny and worth the watch if you need an unwind over the weekend.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1576 ASK290: Who's right about how to spend our £50k – me or my wife? PLUS: What can I do about my lack of mortgage options? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask290-whos-right-about-how-to-spend-our-50k-me-or This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are settling a debate between a husband and wife on the best property strategy and help another caller with a mortgage conundrum.   Our first caller is Colin.  Colin and his wife have managed to save £50k but both have different views on how they’d invest it. They also need to move into a new home themselves over the next two years.  Colin wants to use the funds to invest in a flip property and then split the profit in half to invest into more properties and into their own residential home.   However, Colin’s wife would like to use the £50k to buy a bigger, more expensive family home and then further down the line re-mortgage and release equity for Colin to then invest in property how he’d like.  Can Rob & Rob make this husband and wife see eye-to-eye?  The second caller this week is Toby who’s 26 and a first-time buyer.   He was wanting to invest in a buy-to-let property before purchasing his own residential property but has reached a stumbling block after speaking to mortgage brokers.   They’ve told Toby that because he has no mortgage history, the interest rates available are very poor as the banks don’t want to lend to him.  So naturally, Toby wants to know if Rob & Rob have ever heard of this situation before where you can’t get a mortgage offer due to having no mortgage history.   Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK290: Who's right about how to spend our £50k – me or my wife? PLUS: What can I do about my lack of mortgage options? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are settling a debate between a husband and wife on the best property strategy and help another caller with a mortgage conundrum.   Our first caller is Colin.  Colin and his wife have managed to save £50k but both have different views on how they’d invest it. They also need to move into a new home themselves over the next two years.  Colin wants to use the funds to invest in a flip property and then split the profit in half to invest into more properties and into their own residential home.   However, Colin’s wife would like to use the £50k to buy a bigger, more expensive family home and then further down the line re-mortgage and release equity for Colin to then invest in property how he’d like.  Can Rob & Rob make this husband and wife see eye-to-eye?  The second caller this week is Toby who’s 26 and a first-time buyer.   He was wanting to invest in a buy-to-let property before purchasing his own residential property but has reached a stumbling block after speaking to mortgage brokers.   They’ve told Toby that because he has no mortgage history, the interest rates available are very poor as the banks don’t want to lend to him.  So naturally, Toby wants to know if Rob & Rob have ever heard of this situation before where you can’t get a mortgage offer due to having no mortgage history.   Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are settling a debate between a husband and wife on the best property strategy and help another caller with a mortgage conundrum.  

Our first caller is Colin. 

Colin and his wife have managed to save £50k but both have different views on how they’d invest it. They also need to move into a new home themselves over the next two years. 

Colin wants to use the funds to invest in a flip property and then split the profit in half to invest into more properties and into their own residential home.  

However, Colin’s wife would like to use the £50k to buy a bigger, more expensive family home and then further down the line re-mortgage and release equity for Colin to then invest in property how he’d like. 

Can Rob & Rob make this husband and wife see eye-to-eye? 

The second caller this week is Toby who’s 26 and a first-time buyer.  

He was wanting to invest in a buy-to-let property before purchasing his own residential property but has reached a stumbling block after speaking to mortgage brokers.  

They’ve told Toby that because he has no mortgage history, the interest rates available are very poor as the banks don’t want to lend to him. 

So naturally, Toby wants to know if Rob & Rob have ever heard of this situation before where you can’t get a mortgage offer due to having no mortgage history.  

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 509 TPP431: Bitcoin v Property https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp431-bitcoin-v-property This week Bitcoin and property are going head-to-head Following on from last week’s episode, Rob & Rob are back to talk more about property vs Bitcoin, and where Bitcoin could potentially form part of your investment portfolio. Like any investment option there are pros and cons to everything. For example, Bitcoin and gold are defences against inflation whereas property is an attacker. So, is property still the safest investment or is it under threat to Bitcoin? Tune in to find out.   In the news This week’s news story comes from the Evening Standard and the headline reads, ‘UK’s ‘eye-popping’ pace of recovery stokes staff shortages and inflation fears’. This is from a survey that’s showing the strongest growth in business activity for 24 years! So basically, now that some lockdown restrictions have been lifted, more people have been going out spending. And, with the increase in demand but a shortage of staff, the hospitality industry fears a rise in inflation with talks of an £8 pint (at least in London) could be on its way.   Hub Extra For this week’s Hub Extra, our resource for you this week is simply YouTube to carry on your Bitcoin learning. It’s a great place to learn more about the topics we’ve touched on over the past couple of episodes so if you simply search for ‘getting started with Bitcoin’ that’s a good place to start. However, if you’re wanting something a little more advanced, take a look at BitBoy Crypto, CoinsKid or Altcoin Daily.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP431: Bitcoin v Property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week Bitcoin and property are going head-to-head Following on from last week’s episode, Rob & Rob are back to talk more about property vs Bitcoin, and where Bitcoin could potentially form part of your investment portfolio. Like any investment option there are pros and cons to everything. For example, Bitcoin and gold are defences against inflation whereas property is an attacker. So, is property still the safest investment or is it under threat to Bitcoin? Tune in to find out.   In the news This week’s news story comes from the Evening Standard and the headline reads, ‘UK’s ‘eye-popping’ pace of recovery stokes staff shortages and inflation fears’. This is from a survey that’s showing the strongest growth in business activity for 24 years! So basically, now that some lockdown restrictions have been lifted, more people have been going out spending. And, with the increase in demand but a shortage of staff, the hospitality industry fears a rise in inflation with talks of an £8 pint (at least in London) could be on its way.   Hub Extra For this week’s Hub Extra, our resource for you this week is simply YouTube to carry on your Bitcoin learning. It’s a great place to learn more about the topics we’ve touched on over the past couple of episodes so if you simply search for ‘getting started with Bitcoin’ that’s a good place to start. However, if you’re wanting something a little more advanced, take a look at BitBoy Crypto, CoinsKid or Altcoin Daily.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week Bitcoin and property are going head-to-head

Following on from last week’s episode, Rob & Rob are back to talk more about property vs Bitcoin, and where Bitcoin could potentially form part of your investment portfolio.

Like any investment option there are pros and cons to everything. For example, Bitcoin and gold are defences against inflation whereas property is an attacker.

So, is property still the safest investment or is it under threat to Bitcoin?

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news

This week’s news story comes from the Evening Standard and the headline reads, ‘UK’s ‘eye-popping’ pace of recovery stokes staff shortages and inflation fears’.

This is from a survey that’s showing the strongest growth in business activity for 24 years! So basically, now that some lockdown restrictions have been lifted, more people have been going out spending.

And, with the increase in demand but a shortage of staff, the hospitality industry fears a rise in inflation with talks of an £8 pint (at least in London) could be on its way.

 

Hub Extra

For this week’s Hub Extra, our resource for you this week is simply YouTube to carry on your Bitcoin learning.

It’s a great place to learn more about the topics we’ve touched on over the past couple of episodes so if you simply search for ‘getting started with Bitcoin’ that’s a good place to start.

However, if you’re wanting something a little more advanced, take a look at BitBoy Crypto, CoinsKid or Altcoin Daily.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1539 ASK289: Is my crystal ball working correctly? PLUS: Is a rent cap on the way? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask289-is-my-crystal-ball-working-correctly-plus-i On this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob the guys are trying to look into the future to answer this week’s two questions.  First up we’ve got Sarah.  Sarah and her family live abroad but have one rental property here in the UK.  She needs to re-mortgage the property at the end of this year and has been given the option of a 5-year fixed mortgage. Sarah wants to also release some equity from the property to take the LTV up to 75%.  However, she’s trying to run some numbers to see if it will be beneficial. She’s going off the basis of a 5% growth on property prices each year and then a 25% drop when the market crashes.  If Sarah goes ff these numbers, in five years when the fixed rate ends the house won't be a profitable and she may be unable to re-mortgage, due to being an expat.   So, are these the right figures that Sarah should be working off?  Our second question is from Michael.  He’s wanting to know if it’s likely that the government will introduce a rental cap now that there’s a ban on section 21 eviction notices.  He’s already seen it come into play in Ireland where you can only increase your rents by 2% per year, unless you can prove you’ve done substantial work to the property to justify a significant increase.  There’s plenty to get through today so tune in to find out what they say.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK289: Is my crystal ball working correctly? PLUS: Is a rent cap on the way? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob the guys are trying to look into the future to answer this week’s two questions.  First up we’ve got Sarah.  Sarah and her family live abroad but have one rental property here in the UK.  She needs to re-mortgage the property at the end of this year and has been given the option of a 5-year fixed mortgage. Sarah wants to also release some equity from the property to take the LTV up to 75%.  However, she’s trying to run some numbers to see if it will be beneficial. She’s going off the basis of a 5% growth on property prices each year and then a 25% drop when the market crashes.  If Sarah goes ff these numbers, in five years when the fixed rate ends the house won't be a profitable and she may be unable to re-mortgage, due to being an expat.   So, are these the right figures that Sarah should be working off?  Our second question is from Michael.  He’s wanting to know if it’s likely that the government will introduce a rental cap now that there’s a ban on section 21 eviction notices.  He’s already seen it come into play in Ireland where you can only increase your rents by 2% per year, unless you can prove you’ve done substantial work to the property to justify a significant increase.  There’s plenty to get through today so tune in to find out what they say.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. On this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob the guys are trying to look into the future to answer this week’s two questions. 

First up we’ve got Sarah. 

Sarah and her family live abroad but have one rental property here in the UK. 

She needs to re-mortgage the property at the end of this year and has been given the option of a 5-year fixed mortgage. Sarah wants to also release some equity from the property to take the LTV up to 75%. 

However, she’s trying to run some numbers to see if it will be beneficial. She’s going off the basis of a 5% growth on property prices each year and then a 25% drop when the market crashes. 

If Sarah goes ff these numbers, in five years when the fixed rate ends the house won't be a profitable and she may be unable to re-mortgage, due to being an expat.  

So, are these the right figures that Sarah should be working off? 

Our second question is from Michael. 

He’s wanting to know if it’s likely that the government will introduce a rental cap now that there’s a ban on section 21 eviction notices. 

He’s already seen it come into play in Ireland where you can only increase your rents by 2% per year, unless you can prove you’ve done substantial work to the property to justify a significant increase. 

There’s plenty to get through today so tune in to find out what they say. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 439 TPP430: Bitcoin: What property investors need to know https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp430-bitcoin-what-property-investors-need-to-kno Before you get involved in Bitcoin, what should you know about it? Well, you’re about to find out in today’s episode. We’re temporarily diverting away from property because Bitcoin is such a hot topic right now. But what’s more concerning, is that people are wanting to jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon without understanding what it is or how it works. Rob & Rob love taking on complex subjects and breaking them down into understandable, digestible bits of information. So, if you’re clueless about Bitcoin, this is the episode for you.   In the news This week’s news story had to be none other than Nationwide’s House Price Index which shows annual house price growth has hit 10.9%. Average property prices have also gone up from £238,000 to £242,000 in a month! The report puts this down to people still wanting to move out of city areas and gain more space, which we’ve seen happening throughout the pandemic. So, for anyone who’s got a property portfolio under their belt, they’re likely to be pretty happy right now.   Hub Extra For this week’s Hub Extra, we’re giving you a trio of books for you to get stuck into. The first one is an easy read and it’s ‘Bitcoin Billionaires’ by Ben Mezrich. We’ve actually recommended this book before but it’s a brilliant story about the origins of Bitcoin. The second and third books are for you to continue your Bitcoin learning. We’ve got ‘Inventing Bitcoin’ by Yan Pritzker and ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ by Saifedean Ammous. These two books aren’t the most entertaining books to read but if you’re wanting to understand the technical side of Bitcoin then they do just that. We recommend listening to them on Audible and you’ll have them boxed off in a few hours.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP430: Bitcoin: What property investors need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Before you get involved in Bitcoin, what should you know about it? Well, you’re about to find out in today’s episode. We’re temporarily diverting away from property because Bitcoin is such a hot topic right now. But what’s more concerning, is that people are wanting to jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon without understanding what it is or how it works. Rob & Rob love taking on complex subjects and breaking them down into understandable, digestible bits of information. So, if you’re clueless about Bitcoin, this is the episode for you.   In the news This week’s news story had to be none other than Nationwide’s House Price Index which shows annual house price growth has hit 10.9%. Average property prices have also gone up from £238,000 to £242,000 in a month! The report puts this down to people still wanting to move out of city areas and gain more space, which we’ve seen happening throughout the pandemic. So, for anyone who’s got a property portfolio under their belt, they’re likely to be pretty happy right now.   Hub Extra For this week’s Hub Extra, we’re giving you a trio of books for you to get stuck into. The first one is an easy read and it’s ‘Bitcoin Billionaires’ by Ben Mezrich. We’ve actually recommended this book before but it’s a brilliant story about the origins of Bitcoin. The second and third books are for you to continue your Bitcoin learning. We’ve got ‘Inventing Bitcoin’ by Yan Pritzker and ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ by Saifedean Ammous. These two books aren’t the most entertaining books to read but if you’re wanting to understand the technical side of Bitcoin then they do just that. We recommend listening to them on Audible and you’ll have them boxed off in a few hours.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Before you get involved in Bitcoin, what should you know about it?

Well, you’re about to find out in today’s episode.

We’re temporarily diverting away from property because Bitcoin is such a hot topic right now.

But what’s more concerning, is that people are wanting to jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon without understanding what it is or how it works.

Rob & Rob love taking on complex subjects and breaking them down into understandable, digestible bits of information. So, if you’re clueless about Bitcoin, this is the episode for you.

 

In the news

This week’s news story had to be none other than Nationwide’s House Price Index which shows annual house price growth has hit 10.9%.

Average property prices have also gone up from £238,000 to £242,000 in a month!

The report puts this down to people still wanting to move out of city areas and gain more space, which we’ve seen happening throughout the pandemic.

So, for anyone who’s got a property portfolio under their belt, they’re likely to be pretty happy right now.

 

Hub Extra

For this week’s Hub Extra, we’re giving you a trio of books for you to get stuck into.

The first one is an easy read and it’s ‘Bitcoin Billionaires’ by Ben Mezrich. We’ve actually recommended this book before but it’s a brilliant story about the origins of Bitcoin.

The second and third books are for you to continue your Bitcoin learning.

We’ve got ‘Inventing Bitcoin’ by Yan Pritzker and ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ by Saifedean Ammous. These two books aren’t the most entertaining books to read but if you’re wanting to understand the technical side of Bitcoin then they do just that.

We recommend listening to them on Audible and you’ll have them boxed off in a few hours.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

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]]> 1646 ASK288: Should I consider this ratio when buying? PLUS: Can I finance a refurb with an offset mortgage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask288-should-i-consider-this-ratio-when-buying-pl Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are ready and raring to go, answering more caller questions.   Kicking things off this week is Andrew.   Andrew wants to know if the average house price to earnings ratio is something that The Robs think people should consider when looking to purchase a property.   Or is it just simply based on mortgage costs and interest rates?  Our next question comes from Joe.   Joe’s been doing all his homework and has read all of Rob D’s books. He’s convinced that the only way to renovate a house and sell it on quickly is by using a bridging loan.   But Joe has since spoken to someone who told him offset mortgages were also a good option if you already own your own home.   So, naturally Joe wants to get Rob & Rob’s advice to see if they’d recommend using an offset mortgage.   Tune in to find out what they say.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK288: Should I consider this ratio when buying? PLUS: Can I finance a refurb with an offset mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are ready and raring to go, answering more caller questions.   Kicking things off this week is Andrew.   Andrew wants to know if the average house price to earnings ratio is something that The Robs think people should consider when looking to purchase a property.   Or is it just simply based on mortgage costs and interest rates?  Our next question comes from Joe.   Joe’s been doing all his homework and has read all of Rob D’s books. He’s convinced that the only way to renovate a house and sell it on quickly is by using a bridging loan.   But Joe has since spoken to someone who told him offset mortgages were also a good option if you already own your own home.   So, naturally Joe wants to get Rob & Rob’s advice to see if they’d recommend using an offset mortgage.   Tune in to find out what they say.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are ready and raring to go, answering more caller questions.  

Kicking things off this week is Andrew.  

Andrew wants to know if the average house price to earnings ratio is something that The Robs think people should consider when looking to purchase a property.  

Or is it just simply based on mortgage costs and interest rates? 

Our next question comes from Joe.  

Joe’s been doing all his homework and has read all of Rob D’s books. He’s convinced that the only way to renovate a house and sell it on quickly is by using a bridging loan.  

But Joe has since spoken to someone who told him offset mortgages were also a good option if you already own your own home.  

So, naturally Joe wants to get Rob & Rob’s advice to see if they’d recommend using an offset mortgage.  

Tune in to find out what they say. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 481 TPP429: June Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp429-june-market-update It’s the June Market Update Like always on the market updates, Rob & Rob are bringing you up to speed on all the goings on in the property world. And the June market update is no different. Today The Robs are going to be covering house prices, rents and even the Queen’s speech. Here’s all the links you need for your extra reading. House prices: House prices continue upward trend, rising 10% in March: ONS Nationwide predicts UK house prices will continue to rise First-time buyer demand and stalled price growth help city centres bounce back UK House Price Index – April 2021 Rents: Q1 2021: Rental market report PayProp UK special report – Arrears after 12 months of COVID-19 Coronavirus eviction ban in England set to end: what it means for renters and landlords Queen’s speech: The Queen’s speech 2021: four key issues for property agents Leasehold reform in England and Wales: What’s happening and when? Government pushes Planning Bill forward as critics question ‘free for all’   In case you missed it… We’ve got a new YouTube video out ready for you to sink your teeth into. We took a little break from creating YouTube videos but now we’re back with an epic episode, sharing the top five underrated places that you should invest in. In the past we’ve given you our location hotspots but we think these areas could be little hidden gems so it’s certainly worth the watch.   Hub Extra This week’s Hub Extra comes from our Podcast Producer, Dan and it’s an app called Blinkist. If you’ve ever read a book that’s along the lines of a self-help/motivational/business related book then chances are these books will have lessons you’d expect to learn from them. A lot of the time, the things worth knowing about could be summed up in a long blog post rather than a book filled with waffle. Well, Blinkist cuts through all the waffle and presents you with the need-to-know information. So if your spare time is quite valuable and you don’t want to read a full book, give this app a go.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP429: June Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the June Market Update Like always on the market updates, Rob & Rob are bringing you up to speed on all the goings on in the property world. And the June market update is no different. Today The Robs are going to be covering house prices, rents and even the Queen’s speech. Here’s all the links you need for your extra reading. House prices: House prices continue upward trend, rising 10% in March: ONS Nationwide predicts UK house prices will continue to rise First-time buyer demand and stalled price growth help city centres bounce back UK House Price Index – April 2021 Rents: Q1 2021: Rental market report PayProp UK special report – Arrears after 12 months of COVID-19 Coronavirus eviction ban in England set to end: what it means for renters and landlords Queen’s speech: The Queen’s speech 2021: four key issues for property agents Leasehold reform in England and Wales: What’s happening and when? Government pushes Planning Bill forward as critics question ‘free for all’   In case you missed it… We’ve got a new YouTube video out ready for you to sink your teeth into. We took a little break from creating YouTube videos but now we’re back with an epic episode, sharing the top five underrated places that you should invest in. In the past we’ve given you our location hotspots but we think these areas could be little hidden gems so it’s certainly worth the watch.   Hub Extra This week’s Hub Extra comes from our Podcast Producer, Dan and it’s an app called Blinkist. If you’ve ever read a book that’s along the lines of a self-help/motivational/business related book then chances are these books will have lessons you’d expect to learn from them. A lot of the time, the things worth knowing about could be summed up in a long blog post rather than a book filled with waffle. Well, Blinkist cuts through all the waffle and presents you with the need-to-know information. So if your spare time is quite valuable and you don’t want to read a full book, give this app a go.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the June Market Update

Like always on the market updates, Rob & Rob are bringing you up to speed on all the goings on in the property world.

And the June market update is no different.

Today The Robs are going to be covering house prices, rents and even the Queen’s speech.

Here’s all the links you need for your extra reading.

House prices:

Rents:

Queen’s speech:

 

In case you missed it…

We’ve got a new YouTube video out ready for you to sink your teeth into.

We took a little break from creating YouTube videos but now we’re back with an epic episode, sharing the top five underrated places that you should invest in.

In the past we’ve given you our location hotspots but we think these areas could be little hidden gems so it’s certainly worth the watch.

 

Hub Extra

This week’s Hub Extra comes from our Podcast Producer, Dan and it’s an app called Blinkist.

If you’ve ever read a book that’s along the lines of a self-help/motivational/business related book then chances are these books will have lessons you’d expect to learn from them.

A lot of the time, the things worth knowing about could be summed up in a long blog post rather than a book filled with waffle.

Well, Blinkist cuts through all the waffle and presents you with the need-to-know information. So if your spare time is quite valuable and you don’t want to read a full book, give this app a go.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1090 TPP428: An interview with an architect turned property investor https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp428-an-interview-with-an-architect-turned-prope This week on The Property Podcast we’re joined by Mary, an architect turned HMO expert Now and again on The Property Podcast we invite experts in as guests to share their experience with us.    And this week we’ve got Mary Osman who, along with her partner Andrew, is an architect turned property investor.   Mary and Andrew specialise in HMOs. (And if you fancy reading more about them, they’re featuring in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine - sign up here)  They’re based in Leeds and have been involved in commercial property for around 15 years before moving into the residential territory of HMOs in Leeds and Yorkshire.   There have been high points and low points – along with a lot of lessoned learned. And that’s what Mary is sharing with us today.    So, make sure you tune in to listen and find out more.     News  This week’s news story comes from the BBC and the headline reads ‘renter eviction ban to finish at end of May’. Landlords have been unable to evict tenants since spring last year; which was understandable given the Covid-19 circumstances, but a date of 31st May has finally been confirmed – news which we’re sure many landlords will welcome.   Also, notice periods are being reduced from six months to four, then from October back down to its normal two months.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a new YouTube channel for you called Greylock.   Greylock is a VC company who invest in startups and they’ve invested in some rather famous ones.   There’s a series from a few years ago called Blitzscaling, and Rob B has picked out a particular episode with Patrick Collinson on his experience of hiring with Stripe.  Stripe is now a huge company so if you’re interested in business related YouTube channels then it may be worth giving this series a watch.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP428: An interview with an architect turned property investor full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’re joined by Mary, an architect turned HMO expert Now and again on The Property Podcast we invite experts in as guests to share their experience with us.    And this week we’ve got Mary Osman who, along with her partner Andrew, is an architect turned property investor.   Mary and Andrew specialise in HMOs. (And if you fancy reading more about them, they’re featuring in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine - sign up here)  They’re based in Leeds and have been involved in commercial property for around 15 years before moving into the residential territory of HMOs in Leeds and Yorkshire.   There have been high points and low points – along with a lot of lessoned learned. And that’s what Mary is sharing with us today.    So, make sure you tune in to listen and find out more.     News  This week’s news story comes from the BBC and the headline reads ‘renter eviction ban to finish at end of May’. Landlords have been unable to evict tenants since spring last year; which was understandable given the Covid-19 circumstances, but a date of 31st May has finally been confirmed – news which we’re sure many landlords will welcome.   Also, notice periods are being reduced from six months to four, then from October back down to its normal two months.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a new YouTube channel for you called Greylock.   Greylock is a VC company who invest in startups and they’ve invested in some rather famous ones.   There’s a series from a few years ago called Blitzscaling, and Rob B has picked out a particular episode with Patrick Collinson on his experience of hiring with Stripe.  Stripe is now a huge company so if you’re interested in business related YouTube channels then it may be worth giving this series a watch.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’re joined by Mary, an architect turned HMO expert

Now and again on The Property Podcast we invite experts in as guests to share their experience with us.   

And this week we’ve got Mary Osman who, along with her partner Andrew, is an architect turned property investor.  

Mary and Andrew specialise in HMOs. (And if you fancy reading more about them, they’re featuring in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine - sign up here) 

They’re based in Leeds and have been involved in commercial property for around 15 years before moving into the residential territory of HMOs in Leeds and Yorkshire.  

There have been high points and low points – along with a lot of lessoned learned. And that’s what Mary is sharing with us today.   

So, make sure you tune in to listen and find out more.  

 

News 

This week’s news story comes from the BBC and the headline reads ‘renter eviction ban to finish at end of May’. Landlords have been unable to evict tenants since spring last year; which was understandable given the Covid-19 circumstances, but a date of 31st May has finally been confirmed – news which we’re sure many landlords will welcome.  

Also, notice periods are being reduced from six months to four, then from October back down to its normal two months. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a new YouTube channel for you called Greylock.  

Greylock is a VC company who invest in startups and they’ve invested in some rather famous ones.  

There’s a series from a few years ago called Blitzscaling, and Rob B has picked out a particular episode with Patrick Collinson on his experience of hiring with Stripe. 

Stripe is now a huge company so if you’re interested in business related YouTube channels then it may be worth giving this series a watch.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1777 ASK286: How do you find good deals in a booming market? PLUS: What's the deal with freeports? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask286-how-do-you-find-good-deals-in-a-booming-mar It’s girl power on Ask Rob & Rob this week.  Our first question comes from Amelia.  Amelia would like some advice on how to find a decent deal in the property boom we’re now in.   Her current strategy is buy, refurbish, refinance (BRR) so she can try and recycle some of her cash.   To be successful with this strategy, Amelia would need to buy below market value, but she’s finding that most properties are selling for the value of them refurbished, so there’s no money in it.   So, Ameila wants to know if there’s a useful way to secure properties off-market by leafleting or sending out postcards.   Next up is Nancy.   She lives in Merseyside and has a question on freeports.   Now that Chancellor Rishi has outlined the areas that’ll benefit from freeports, Nancy wants to know if there’s any tax breaks or benefits for investing in these areas.   So, do Rob & Rob think there are any tax relief benefits to investing in freeport areas?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK286: How do you find good deals in a booming market? PLUS: What's the deal with freeports? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s girl power on Ask Rob & Rob this week.  Our first question comes from Amelia.  Amelia would like some advice on how to find a decent deal in the property boom we’re now in.   Her current strategy is buy, refurbish, refinance (BRR) so she can try and recycle some of her cash.   To be successful with this strategy, Amelia would need to buy below market value, but she’s finding that most properties are selling for the value of them refurbished, so there’s no money in it.   So, Ameila wants to know if there’s a useful way to secure properties off-market by leafleting or sending out postcards.   Next up is Nancy.   She lives in Merseyside and has a question on freeports.   Now that Chancellor Rishi has outlined the areas that’ll benefit from freeports, Nancy wants to know if there’s any tax breaks or benefits for investing in these areas.   So, do Rob & Rob think there are any tax relief benefits to investing in freeport areas?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s girl power on Ask Rob & Rob this week. 

Our first question comes from Amelia. 

Amelia would like some advice on how to find a decent deal in the property boom we’re now in.  

Her current strategy is buy, refurbish, refinance (BRR) so she can try and recycle some of her cash.  

To be successful with this strategy, Amelia would need to buy below market value, but she’s finding that most properties are selling for the value of them refurbished, so there’s no money in it.  

So, Ameila wants to know if there’s a useful way to secure properties off-market by leafleting or sending out postcards.  

Next up is Nancy.  

She lives in Merseyside and has a question on freeports.  

Now that Chancellor Rishi has outlined the areas that’ll benefit from freeports, Nancy wants to know if there’s any tax breaks or benefits for investing in these areas.  

So, do Rob & Rob think there are any tax relief benefits to investing in freeport areas? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 439 TPP427: A guide to investing in Liverpool https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp427-a-guide-to-investing-in-liverpool This week on The Property Podcast we’re putting the limelight on Liverpool  Generally on The Property Podcast you hear The Robs talking about property hotspots and where to invest. But you’ve never heard them go into much detail about certain areas.   Until now.  This week The Robs are heading back to Rob B’s roots of Liverpool and bringing you the areas you should definitely consider, the areas you should avoid and Rob B’s wildcard.  Where will Rob B peg as his up-and-coming area and ‘one to watch’?  Tune in to find out.    News  Last week the new session of Parliament opened with the Queen’s Speech and there were tonnes of legislations mentioned that are due to be brought forward.   This is probably down to the fact that not much other than Covid-19 got done last year.   But there were mentions of plans to end ground rents, renters reform and planning reform. There’s plenty more to cover on this but we’re going to save it for the next market update episode.     Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a fiction book and it’s not the type of book you’d usually expect either of The Robs to recommend.   Rob D was recommended this book by his wife, neither of them usually a big fiction fan. However this book is on Bill Gates’ ‘must read’ list.  It’s called ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion.   The book is about someone who has aspergers syndrome and puts together a questionnaire to try and find the perfect wife.  It’s a really good, easy read and pretty funny if you’re after something a little more lighthearted.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP427: A guide to investing in Liverpool full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’re putting the limelight on Liverpool  Generally on The Property Podcast you hear The Robs talking about property hotspots and where to invest. But you’ve never heard them go into much detail about certain areas.   Until now.  This week The Robs are heading back to Rob B’s roots of Liverpool and bringing you the areas you should definitely consider, the areas you should avoid and Rob B’s wildcard.  Where will Rob B peg as his up-and-coming area and ‘one to watch’?  Tune in to find out.    News  Last week the new session of Parliament opened with the Queen’s Speech and there were tonnes of legislations mentioned that are due to be brought forward.   This is probably down to the fact that not much other than Covid-19 got done last year.   But there were mentions of plans to end ground rents, renters reform and planning reform. There’s plenty more to cover on this but we’re going to save it for the next market update episode.     Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a fiction book and it’s not the type of book you’d usually expect either of The Robs to recommend.   Rob D was recommended this book by his wife, neither of them usually a big fiction fan. However this book is on Bill Gates’ ‘must read’ list.  It’s called ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion.   The book is about someone who has aspergers syndrome and puts together a questionnaire to try and find the perfect wife.  It’s a really good, easy read and pretty funny if you’re after something a little more lighthearted.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’re putting the limelight on Liverpool 

Generally on The Property Podcast you hear The Robs talking about property hotspots and where to invest. But you’ve never heard them go into much detail about certain areas.  

Until now. 

This week The Robs are heading back to Rob B’s roots of Liverpool and bringing you the areas you should definitely consider, the areas you should avoid and Rob B’s wildcard. 

Where will Rob B peg as his up-and-coming area and ‘one to watch’? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

News 

Last week the new session of Parliament opened with the Queen’s Speech and there were tonnes of legislations mentioned that are due to be brought forward.  

This is probably down to the fact that not much other than Covid-19 got done last year.  

But there were mentions of plans to end ground rents, renters reform and planning reform. There’s plenty more to cover on this but we’re going to save it for the next market update episode.  

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra recommendation is a fiction book and it’s not the type of book you’d usually expect either of The Robs to recommend.  

Rob D was recommended this book by his wife, neither of them usually a big fiction fan. However this book is on Bill Gates’ ‘must read’ list. 

It’s called ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion.  

The book is about someone who has aspergers syndrome and puts together a questionnaire to try and find the perfect wife. 

It’s a really good, easy read and pretty funny if you’re after something a little more lighthearted.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1841 ASK285: Should I buy now or wait for a crash? PLUS: What happens to your mortgage if the property value falls? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask285-should-i-buy-now-or-wait-for-a-crash-plus-w Rob & Rob are back again this week answering questions on when’s the best time to buy, and what happens to a mortgage if the property value falls.  First up is Eleanor.   With the stamp duty holiday due to finish at the end of June, Eleanor is keen to explore the top end of her budget.  She doesn’t want to make a rushed investment and doesn’t want to consider stamp duty, but she’s keen to know how the stamp duty holiday will have affected the market when it comes to an end.  Should Eleanor take advantage of the stamp duty holiday whilse she still can, or could she save more money by holding out for a dip in property prices?  Our second caller this week is Owen.  Owen wants to know what would happen if your buy-to-let property fell into negative equity at the end of your mortgage term when you came to re-mortgage.  Will you then be locked into higher rates, or would you have to put in more cash to bring yourself back up to 25% loan to value?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK285: Should I buy now or wait for a crash? PLUS: What happens to your mortgage if the property value falls? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week answering questions on when’s the best time to buy, and what happens to a mortgage if the property value falls.  First up is Eleanor.   With the stamp duty holiday due to finish at the end of June, Eleanor is keen to explore the top end of her budget.  She doesn’t want to make a rushed investment and doesn’t want to consider stamp duty, but she’s keen to know how the stamp duty holiday will have affected the market when it comes to an end.  Should Eleanor take advantage of the stamp duty holiday whilse she still can, or could she save more money by holding out for a dip in property prices?  Our second caller this week is Owen.  Owen wants to know what would happen if your buy-to-let property fell into negative equity at the end of your mortgage term when you came to re-mortgage.  Will you then be locked into higher rates, or would you have to put in more cash to bring yourself back up to 25% loan to value?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week answering questions on when’s the best time to buy, and what happens to a mortgage if the property value falls. 

First up is Eleanor.  

With the stamp duty holiday due to finish at the end of June, Eleanor is keen to explore the top end of her budget. 

She doesn’t want to make a rushed investment and doesn’t want to consider stamp duty, but she’s keen to know how the stamp duty holiday will have affected the market when it comes to an end. 

Should Eleanor take advantage of the stamp duty holiday whilse she still can, or could she save more money by holding out for a dip in property prices? 

Our second caller this week is Owen. 

Owen wants to know what would happen if your buy-to-let property fell into negative equity at the end of your mortgage term when you came to re-mortgage. 

Will you then be locked into higher rates, or would you have to put in more cash to bring yourself back up to 25% loan to value? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 458 TPP426: We're in a property boom - why has no-one noticed? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp426-were-in-a-property-boom-why-has-no-one-noti This week on The Property Podcast we’re discussing the property boom and why no-one's noticed it The Robs have been saying this for weeks now – we're in a property boom!   And now it’s no longer just their opinion, it’s a fact.  Now you need to understand what’s happening, why it’s happening and what you should be doing right now.   And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are talking about today.  Here’s what they’re covering in this episode:  The towns and cities that have seen the biggest price growth in a year.   The boss of Barclays predicting the biggest economic boom since 1948.  The regions that are outperforming the UK average growth.   Why is this growth happening?  How long will it last for?  And what should you do?  Tune in to find out.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra resource is all about protecting your online security.   We’ve talked about online security before and this time we’re recommending that you get an authenticator app installed.   They’re free to use and could save you a huge headache down the line. Tune in for all the details.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP426: We're in a property boom - why has no-one noticed? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’re discussing the property boom and why no-one's noticed it The Robs have been saying this for weeks now – we're in a property boom!   And now it’s no longer just their opinion, it’s a fact.  Now you need to understand what’s happening, why it’s happening and what you should be doing right now.   And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are talking about today.  Here’s what they’re covering in this episode:  The towns and cities that have seen the biggest price growth in a year.   The boss of Barclays predicting the biggest economic boom since 1948.  The regions that are outperforming the UK average growth.   Why is this growth happening?  How long will it last for?  And what should you do?  Tune in to find out.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra resource is all about protecting your online security.   We’ve talked about online security before and this time we’re recommending that you get an authenticator app installed.   They’re free to use and could save you a huge headache down the line. Tune in for all the details.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’re discussing the property boom and why no-one's noticed it

The Robs have been saying this for weeks now – we're in a property boom!  

And now it’s no longer just their opinion, it’s a fact. 

Now you need to understand what’s happening, why it’s happening and what you should be doing right now.  

And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are talking about today. 

Here’s what they’re covering in this episode: 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra resource is all about protecting your online security.  

We’ve talked about online security before and this time we’re recommending that you get an authenticator app installed.  

They’re free to use and could save you a huge headache down the line. Tune in for all the details.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1818 ASK284: Which of my cash-building strategies is best? PLUS: How can I take money out of my property? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask284-which-of-my-cash-building-strategies-is-bes It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are on hand to answer two more property related questions. Kicking things off this week is Mike from Southampton, who’s relocated to Merseyside. Over the past year during lockdown, Mike has been taking advantage of the extra time he’s had and devoured all of Property Hub’s resources. He’s now 100% sure that wants to get into investing in property. He knows that he needs to build up a pot of cash before he can get started and he wants to know what The Robs think he should do. Mike is currently overpaying his mortgage payments, he’s got a savings account which he keeps topped up, and he’s started investing in stocks. So, should he focus on one more than the others or should he keep doing what he’s doing? Our second caller this week is Elisa. Elisa and her boyfriend bought a property in Nottingham a few years ago in cash, and it’s now increased in value over the years. They’re looking to release equity from the house to be able to buy a second property. Now, the most obvious solution is to re-mortgage the property. However, there’s a slight issue. Both Elisa and her boyfriend have low credit scores and will need to find a specialist lender or provider, which could be a bit more expensive. Are there any other options that Rob & Rob could suggest Elisa tries instead in her situation? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK284: Which of my cash-building strategies is best? PLUS: How can I take money out of my property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are on hand to answer two more property related questions. Kicking things off this week is Mike from Southampton, who’s relocated to Merseyside. Over the past year during lockdown, Mike has been taking advantage of the extra time he’s had and devoured all of Property Hub’s resources. He’s now 100% sure that wants to get into investing in property. He knows that he needs to build up a pot of cash before he can get started and he wants to know what The Robs think he should do. Mike is currently overpaying his mortgage payments, he’s got a savings account which he keeps topped up, and he’s started investing in stocks. So, should he focus on one more than the others or should he keep doing what he’s doing? Our second caller this week is Elisa. Elisa and her boyfriend bought a property in Nottingham a few years ago in cash, and it’s now increased in value over the years. They’re looking to release equity from the house to be able to buy a second property. Now, the most obvious solution is to re-mortgage the property. However, there’s a slight issue. Both Elisa and her boyfriend have low credit scores and will need to find a specialist lender or provider, which could be a bit more expensive. Are there any other options that Rob & Rob could suggest Elisa tries instead in her situation? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are on hand to answer two more property related questions.

Kicking things off this week is Mike from Southampton, who’s relocated to Merseyside.

Over the past year during lockdown, Mike has been taking advantage of the extra time he’s had and devoured all of Property Hub’s resources. He’s now 100% sure that wants to get into investing in property.

He knows that he needs to build up a pot of cash before he can get started and he wants to know what The Robs think he should do.

Mike is currently overpaying his mortgage payments, he’s got a savings account which he keeps topped up, and he’s started investing in stocks.

So, should he focus on one more than the others or should he keep doing what he’s doing?

Our second caller this week is Elisa.

Elisa and her boyfriend bought a property in Nottingham a few years ago in cash, and it’s now increased in value over the years.

They’re looking to release equity from the house to be able to buy a second property. Now, the most obvious solution is to re-mortgage the property. However, there’s a slight issue.

Both Elisa and her boyfriend have low credit scores and will need to find a specialist lender or provider, which could be a bit more expensive.

Are there any other options that Rob & Rob could suggest Elisa tries instead in her situation?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 504 TPP425: May market update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/may-market-update It’s the May Market Update This month’s May market update is jam-packed with news stories for you to sink your teeth into. And naturally Rob & Rob have picked the best ones to discuss on today’s May market update. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Since the last market update, the media has still been in a frenzy over the property market. And it doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. But we’ll leave it to The Robs to talk you through this month’s latest headlines. House prices and activity: Prices surge 8.6% in year to February: ONS UK property sales at 16-year high as house prices soar UK House Price Index – February 2021 Northern property market continues to outpace the south London: Prime London flats rentals still in doldrums – but for how long? Khan’s call for rent controls would leave London tenants worse off London commuter belt rental market still performing strongly Renting: Renters Reform Bill: timetable may be clearer next month Right to Rent: New Rules for Landlords Manchester Mayor vows to launch £1.5m landlord licensing across city Pets: Blanket ban on pets welcomed by almost half of landlords MP backs law change to allow tenants to pay pet damage insurance Make sure you tune in to the May market update find out what’s going on in the property world.   Hub Extra If you’ve been a member of the Property Hub family for a while, you’ll know that Ray Dalio is one of our faves. Not just because he’s one of the wealthiest men in the world, but more for the knowledge he’s shared over the years. We often mention his resources on the podcast but this time we’ve got a free resource that’s a little more fun. It’s a personality test and you can find it on principlesyou.com. It helps you see what things you’re good at and what you might be not so good at and can improve on. And that might be easier than you think. A lot of these tests are costly so you’ve got nothing to lose with this free one.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP425: May market update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the May Market Update This month’s May market update is jam-packed with news stories for you to sink your teeth into. And naturally Rob & Rob have picked the best ones to discuss on today’s May market update. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Since the last market update, the media has still been in a frenzy over the property market. And it doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. But we’ll leave it to The Robs to talk you through this month’s latest headlines. House prices and activity: Prices surge 8.6% in year to February: ONS UK property sales at 16-year high as house prices soar UK House Price Index – February 2021 Northern property market continues to outpace the south London: Prime London flats rentals still in doldrums – but for how long? Khan’s call for rent controls would leave London tenants worse off London commuter belt rental market still performing strongly Renting: Renters Reform Bill: timetable may be clearer next month Right to Rent: New Rules for Landlords Manchester Mayor vows to launch £1.5m landlord licensing across city Pets: Blanket ban on pets welcomed by almost half of landlords MP backs law change to allow tenants to pay pet damage insurance Make sure you tune in to the May market update find out what’s going on in the property world.   Hub Extra If you’ve been a member of the Property Hub family for a while, you’ll know that Ray Dalio is one of our faves. Not just because he’s one of the wealthiest men in the world, but more for the knowledge he’s shared over the years. We often mention his resources on the podcast but this time we’ve got a free resource that’s a little more fun. It’s a personality test and you can find it on principlesyou.com. It helps you see what things you’re good at and what you might be not so good at and can improve on. And that might be easier than you think. A lot of these tests are costly so you’ve got nothing to lose with this free one.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the May Market Update

This month’s May market update is jam-packed with news stories for you to sink your teeth into.

And naturally Rob & Rob have picked the best ones to discuss on today’s May market update.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

Since the last market update, the media has still been in a frenzy over the property market. And it doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon.

But we’ll leave it to The Robs to talk you through this month’s latest headlines.

House prices and activity:

London:

Renting:

Pets:

Make sure you tune in to the May market update find out what’s going on in the property world.

 

Hub Extra

If you’ve been a member of the Property Hub family for a while, you’ll know that Ray Dalio is one of our faves.

Not just because he’s one of the wealthiest men in the world, but more for the knowledge he’s shared over the years.

We often mention his resources on the podcast but this time we’ve got a free resource that’s a little more fun.

It’s a personality test and you can find it on principlesyou.com.

It helps you see what things you’re good at and what you might be not so good at and can improve on. And that might be easier than you think.

A lot of these tests are costly so you’ve got nothing to lose with this free one.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1404 ASK283: Tell me what I need to know about Liverpool! PLUS: Should I rent furnished or unfurnished? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask283-tell-me-what-i-need-to-know-about-liverpool It’s Tuesday and we’ve got another two great questions to answer on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The first question this week Is from Shipla. Shipla wants to know everything there is to know about the Liverpool property market. What areas are good to invest in? Which ones to avoid? What’s the forecast for Liverpool in 2021? Shipla wants to know anything and everything The Robs can give her. She’s an investor based in London so naturally doesn’t have the local knowledge. Move over Rob D – This is Rob B’s time to shine! Our next caller has a question on city centre apartments and whether you should furnish them or not. There’s a load of conflicting information on this debate. Some reckon you can leave an apartment unfurnished for tenants to put their own stamp on the place. Others think furnished will let quicker and be less hassle for tenants. Is there a right or wrong answer when it comes to letting out city centre apartments? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK283: Tell me what I need to know about Liverpool! PLUS: Should I rent furnished or unfurnished? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and we’ve got another two great questions to answer on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The first question this week Is from Shipla. Shipla wants to know everything there is to know about the Liverpool property market. What areas are good to invest in? Which ones to avoid? What’s the forecast for Liverpool in 2021? Shipla wants to know anything and everything The Robs can give her. She’s an investor based in London so naturally doesn’t have the local knowledge. Move over Rob D – This is Rob B’s time to shine! Our next caller has a question on city centre apartments and whether you should furnish them or not. There’s a load of conflicting information on this debate. Some reckon you can leave an apartment unfurnished for tenants to put their own stamp on the place. Others think furnished will let quicker and be less hassle for tenants. Is there a right or wrong answer when it comes to letting out city centre apartments? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and we’ve got another two great questions to answer on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

The first question this week Is from Shipla.

Shipla wants to know everything there is to know about the Liverpool property market.

What areas are good to invest in? Which ones to avoid? What’s the forecast for Liverpool in 2021? Shipla wants to know anything and everything The Robs can give her.

She’s an investor based in London so naturally doesn’t have the local knowledge. Move over Rob D – This is Rob B’s time to shine!

Our next caller has a question on city centre apartments and whether you should furnish them or not.

There’s a load of conflicting information on this debate. Some reckon you can leave an apartment unfurnished for tenants to put their own stamp on the place. Others think furnished will let quicker and be less hassle for tenants.

Is there a right or wrong answer when it comes to letting out city centre apartments?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 508 TPP424: Is investing in city centres a thing of the past? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp424-is-investing-in-city-centres-a-thing-of-the This week we’re turning our focus to city centres The death of city centres has been widely publicised, but is it correct?  On this weeks episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob have a different point of view that might open up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for property investors.   So make sure you tune into today’s episode to find out what it is.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode A common theme amongst headlines over recent months has been how city centres are dying out, rural locations are thriving and how London is struggling.   Apparently... what buyers and renters are looking for has changed.   So does this mean doom and gloom for people who already own properties in the city centre?  Or is this just a blip and if so, does it create any kind of opportunity for investors?   That’s what we’re looking at today.     In the news  This week's news story comes from Estate Agent Today and the headline reads ‘stamp duty receipts soar despite the holiday’.   In March, stamp duty brought in £1.1 million, making it the fifth biggest month for Treasury income from this tax since it was introduced in 2003. It was also 22% higher than the same month in 2020.  Which on the surface seems bizarre as when you cut a tax, you don’t generally expect to see MORE of it. But there are a few things that could be happening here...  It could just be a conincidence, but it could also be that the reduction in tax has prompted more people to move, so the volumes are higher. It seems a win win for everyone.    Hub Extra  This week we’ve got an incredible resource for you called Class Central.  It’s a search engine that’s for all of the free courses that are out there on the internet, mostly from universities.   They’re reviewed, some will give you certificates and you can learn pretty much anything - and the quality is absolutely incredible.   There’s always time to continue your learning which we’re big believers in.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP424: Is investing in city centres a thing of the past? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re turning our focus to city centres The death of city centres has been widely publicised, but is it correct?  On this weeks episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob have a different point of view that might open up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for property investors.   So make sure you tune into today’s episode to find out what it is.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode A common theme amongst headlines over recent months has been how city centres are dying out, rural locations are thriving and how London is struggling.   Apparently... what buyers and renters are looking for has changed.   So does this mean doom and gloom for people who already own properties in the city centre?  Or is this just a blip and if so, does it create any kind of opportunity for investors?   That’s what we’re looking at today.     In the news  This week's news story comes from Estate Agent Today and the headline reads ‘stamp duty receipts soar despite the holiday’.   In March, stamp duty brought in £1.1 million, making it the fifth biggest month for Treasury income from this tax since it was introduced in 2003. It was also 22% higher than the same month in 2020.  Which on the surface seems bizarre as when you cut a tax, you don’t generally expect to see MORE of it. But there are a few things that could be happening here...  It could just be a conincidence, but it could also be that the reduction in tax has prompted more people to move, so the volumes are higher. It seems a win win for everyone.    Hub Extra  This week we’ve got an incredible resource for you called Class Central.  It’s a search engine that’s for all of the free courses that are out there on the internet, mostly from universities.   They’re reviewed, some will give you certificates and you can learn pretty much anything - and the quality is absolutely incredible.   There’s always time to continue your learning which we’re big believers in.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re turning our focus to city centres

The death of city centres has been widely publicised, but is it correct? 

On this weeks episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob have a different point of view that might open up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for property investors.  

So make sure you tune into today’s episode to find out what it is. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

A common theme amongst headlines over recent months has been how city centres are dying out, rural locations are thriving and how London is struggling.  

Apparently... what buyers and renters are looking for has changed.  

So does this mean doom and gloom for people who already own properties in the city centre? 

Or is this just a blip and if so, does it create any kind of opportunity for investors?  

That’s what we’re looking at today.  

 

In the news 

This week's news story comes from Estate Agent Today and the headline reads ‘stamp duty receipts soar despite the holiday’.  

In March, stamp duty brought in £1.1 million, making it the fifth biggest month for Treasury income from this tax since it was introduced in 2003. It was also 22% higher than the same month in 2020. 

Which on the surface seems bizarre as when you cut a tax, you don’t generally expect to see MORE of it. But there are a few things that could be happening here... 

It could just be a conincidence, but it could also be that the reduction in tax has prompted more people to move, so the volumes are higher. It seems a win win for everyone. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week we’ve got an incredible resource for you called Class Central. 

It’s a search engine that’s for all of the free courses that are out there on the internet, mostly from universities.  

They’re reviewed, some will give you certificates and you can learn pretty much anything - and the quality is absolutely incredible.  

There’s always time to continue your learning which we’re big believers in.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1670 ASK282: I’m ready to invest: Should I go it alone or get help? PLUS: How often should I do a new inventory? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask282-i-m-ready-to-invest-should-i-go-it-alone-or Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are here to answer all your property questions and they’ve got another two to answer today. So let’s get stuck in. First up we’ve got Stephen who, after listening to the podcast, has decided he wants to invest up north or in the Midlands. He knows The Robs reckon Derby is going to be a good bet for 2021. But after Rolls Royce announced they’d be making redundancies and have had a change of strategy, he wants to know how The Robs think this is going to affect Derby? Stephen also wants to know whether it’s worth him looking at doing the work to invest in buy-to-let property himself or if he should get on board with a company like Property Hub Invest? Our second question this week is from Ayesha. She’s previously done an inventory on her property and used a professional that charged her £60 +VAT. Now Ayesha wants to know how often would she have to do this inventory? Does she need to get a new one after each tenant leaves or can she just keep the one she’s got and update it herself for each tenant? Or, is it a requirement that she gets a professional in to do it for her? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK282: I’m ready to invest: Should I go it alone or get help? PLUS: How often should I do a new inventory? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are here to answer all your property questions and they’ve got another two to answer today. So let’s get stuck in. First up we’ve got Stephen who, after listening to the podcast, has decided he wants to invest up north or in the Midlands. He knows The Robs reckon Derby is going to be a good bet for 2021. But after Rolls Royce announced they’d be making redundancies and have had a change of strategy, he wants to know how The Robs think this is going to affect Derby? Stephen also wants to know whether it’s worth him looking at doing the work to invest in buy-to-let property himself or if he should get on board with a company like Property Hub Invest? Our second question this week is from Ayesha. She’s previously done an inventory on her property and used a professional that charged her £60 +VAT. Now Ayesha wants to know how often would she have to do this inventory? Does she need to get a new one after each tenant leaves or can she just keep the one she’s got and update it herself for each tenant? Or, is it a requirement that she gets a professional in to do it for her? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

The guys are here to answer all your property questions and they’ve got another two to answer today.

So let’s get stuck in.

First up we’ve got Stephen who, after listening to the podcast, has decided he wants to invest up north or in the Midlands.

He knows The Robs reckon Derby is going to be a good bet for 2021. But after Rolls Royce announced they’d be making redundancies and have had a change of strategy, he wants to know how The Robs think this is going to affect Derby?

Stephen also wants to know whether it’s worth him looking at doing the work to invest in buy-to-let property himself or if he should get on board with a company like Property Hub Invest?

Our second question this week is from Ayesha.

She’s previously done an inventory on her property and used a professional that charged her £60 +VAT.

Now Ayesha wants to know how often would she have to do this inventory?

Does she need to get a new one after each tenant leaves or can she just keep the one she’s got and update it herself for each tenant?

Or, is it a requirement that she gets a professional in to do it for her?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 420 TPP423: The Ltd Co tax changes you need to know https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp423-the-ltd-co-tax-changes-you-need-to-know This week we’re talking all things tax When it comes to tax, property investors are obsessed with learning and understanding it.   And we don’t blame them because the difference between getting it right and wrong could be thousands of pounds.   So this episode is a must listen!  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode It’s been a while since we talked about tax so we thought it was about time we changed that.   We’re always inundated with questions about buying in a limited company. And we even did a video on whether ‘should you buy property through a limited company’.  But because tax is complex, it’s always been better to leave the tax advice to the specialists.  To give you a brief overview, back in 2015 new rules were introduced which meant individuals could no longer claim mortgage interest as an expense, but limited companies still could.   So overnight, owning property in a company became a lot more attractive because those investing personally were left paying tax on profit that wasn’t really profit because it ignored the cost of interest.  It impacted investors to such a degree that the majority of those who invest through us at Property Hub Invest now do so using a limited company.  These rules have been eased in over the years but fully came into play as of April 2020, so we thought we’d take a look into it.   If you’re wanting to purchase property through a limited company, then make sure you check out the tax implications and give this episode a listen.    In the news  This week we’ve got two news stories that might incentivise you to become a greener landlord.   The first one, ‘yet another BTL lender issues cheap loans for homes with good EPCs’. Mortgage lender Keystones have now said that they offer a 0.15% reduction to landlords with properties older than five years with an EPC rating of A to C.  The second story is, ‘Buy to let lender says new eco-loan will be ‘push for landlords’. The Mortgage Works, part of Nationwide, has a new mortgage product called the Green Further Advance, which can be used to make sustainable home improvements.   So, if your property is in need of a little TLC, it may well be worth looking into going green and saving yourself some money as well as the planet.    Hub Extra  This week for Hub Extra, we’ve got a couple of resources for you.   And they’re an alternative to the popular messaging app, Whatsapp.   Whatsapp doesn’t offer a lot of privacy and are increasingly collecting data and insights into your activity.    So we’ve got a couple of different options for you. They are Signal and Telegram.   Both are apps just like Whatsapp that you can get for free, but your privacy is a lot more protected.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP423: The Ltd Co tax changes you need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking all things tax When it comes to tax, property investors are obsessed with learning and understanding it.   And we don’t blame them because the difference between getting it right and wrong could be thousands of pounds.   So this episode is a must listen!  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode It’s been a while since we talked about tax so we thought it was about time we changed that.   We’re always inundated with questions about buying in a limited company. And we even did a video on whether ‘should you buy property through a limited company’.  But because tax is complex, it’s always been better to leave the tax advice to the specialists.  To give you a brief overview, back in 2015 new rules were introduced which meant individuals could no longer claim mortgage interest as an expense, but limited companies still could.   So overnight, owning property in a company became a lot more attractive because those investing personally were left paying tax on profit that wasn’t really profit because it ignored the cost of interest.  It impacted investors to such a degree that the majority of those who invest through us at Property Hub Invest now do so using a limited company.  These rules have been eased in over the years but fully came into play as of April 2020, so we thought we’d take a look into it.   If you’re wanting to purchase property through a limited company, then make sure you check out the tax implications and give this episode a listen.    In the news  This week we’ve got two news stories that might incentivise you to become a greener landlord.   The first one, ‘yet another BTL lender issues cheap loans for homes with good EPCs’. Mortgage lender Keystones have now said that they offer a 0.15% reduction to landlords with properties older than five years with an EPC rating of A to C.  The second story is, ‘Buy to let lender says new eco-loan will be ‘push for landlords’. The Mortgage Works, part of Nationwide, has a new mortgage product called the Green Further Advance, which can be used to make sustainable home improvements.   So, if your property is in need of a little TLC, it may well be worth looking into going green and saving yourself some money as well as the planet.    Hub Extra  This week for Hub Extra, we’ve got a couple of resources for you.   And they’re an alternative to the popular messaging app, Whatsapp.   Whatsapp doesn’t offer a lot of privacy and are increasingly collecting data and insights into your activity.    So we’ve got a couple of different options for you. They are Signal and Telegram.   Both are apps just like Whatsapp that you can get for free, but your privacy is a lot more protected.     Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking all things tax

When it comes to tax, property investors are obsessed with learning and understanding it.  

And we don’t blame them because the difference between getting it right and wrong could be thousands of pounds.  

So this episode is a must listen! 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

It’s been a while since we talked about tax so we thought it was about time we changed that.  

We’re always inundated with questions about buying in a limited company. And we even did a video on whether ‘should you buy property through a limited company’. 

But because tax is complex, it’s always been better to leave the tax advice to the specialists. 

To give you a brief overview, back in 2015 new rules were introduced which meant individuals could no longer claim mortgage interest as an expense, but limited companies still could.  

So overnight, owning property in a company became a lot more attractive because those investing personally were left paying tax on profit that wasn’t really profit because it ignored the cost of interest. 

It impacted investors to such a degree that the majority of those who invest through us at Property Hub Invest now do so using a limited company. 

These rules have been eased in over the years but fully came into play as of April 2020, so we thought we’d take a look into it.  

If you’re wanting to purchase property through a limited company, then make sure you check out the tax implications and give this episode a listen. 

 

In the news 

This week we’ve got two news stories that might incentivise you to become a greener landlord.  

The first one, ‘yet another BTL lender issues cheap loans for homes with good EPCs’. Mortgage lender Keystones have now said that they offer a 0.15% reduction to landlords with properties older than five years with an EPC rating of A to C. 

The second story is, ‘Buy to let lender says new eco-loan will be ‘push for landlords’. The Mortgage Works, part of Nationwide, has a new mortgage product called the Green Further Advance, which can be used to make sustainable home improvements.  

So, if your property is in need of a little TLC, it may well be worth looking into going green and saving yourself some money as well as the planet. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week for Hub Extra, we’ve got a couple of resources for you.  

And they’re an alternative to the popular messaging app, Whatsapp.  

Whatsapp doesn’t offer a lot of privacy and are increasingly collecting data and insights into your activity.   

So we’ve got a couple of different options for you. They are Signal and Telegram.  

Both are apps just like Whatsapp that you can get for free, but your privacy is a lot more protected.  

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1506 ASK281: The rental stress test has me trapped - what should I do? PLUS: Am I competing against a phantom buyer? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask281-the-rental-stress-test-has-me-trapped-what Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more listener questions.   Our first caller this week is Philippa.   She’s purchased a property in Liverpool that she needs some advice on.  The property was originally listed for £110,000 which Philippa thought was a decent price for the location and size of the build.   After submitting her offer, she was told she’d been significantly outbid.   It got to the point where Philippa’s offer of £126,000 was accepted and although she was still happy with the end ROI, she couldn’t help but think that the estate agent had invented this other buyer.   So Philippa wants to know if there’s any way of finding out if there was legitimately another interested party or if the estate agent was playing foul.  Our second caller this week is Noel from London who’s got a question about releasing equity.   He purchased two derelict properties and renovated them in 2013-2015. Now he rents them out.   The loan-to-value on the properties is around 50% each and he wants to release some equity to be able to purchase more property.   However, he’s finding it hard as he appears to be at the top of the stress test based on the rental income of the properties.   He can’t increase the rent as he’s already at the top end for that area.   Will Rob & Rob have any other suggestions for Noel?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK281: The rental stress test has me trapped - what should I do? PLUS: Am I competing against a phantom buyer? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more listener questions.   Our first caller this week is Philippa.   She’s purchased a property in Liverpool that she needs some advice on.  The property was originally listed for £110,000 which Philippa thought was a decent price for the location and size of the build.   After submitting her offer, she was told she’d been significantly outbid.   It got to the point where Philippa’s offer of £126,000 was accepted and although she was still happy with the end ROI, she couldn’t help but think that the estate agent had invented this other buyer.   So Philippa wants to know if there’s any way of finding out if there was legitimately another interested party or if the estate agent was playing foul.  Our second caller this week is Noel from London who’s got a question about releasing equity.   He purchased two derelict properties and renovated them in 2013-2015. Now he rents them out.   The loan-to-value on the properties is around 50% each and he wants to release some equity to be able to purchase more property.   However, he’s finding it hard as he appears to be at the top of the stress test based on the rental income of the properties.   He can’t increase the rent as he’s already at the top end for that area.   Will Rob & Rob have any other suggestions for Noel?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more listener questions.  

Our first caller this week is Philippa.  

She’s purchased a property in Liverpool that she needs some advice on. 

The property was originally listed for £110,000 which Philippa thought was a decent price for the location and size of the build.  

After submitting her offer, she was told she’d been significantly outbid.  

It got to the point where Philippa’s offer of £126,000 was accepted and although she was still happy with the end ROI, she couldn’t help but think that the estate agent had invented this other buyer.  

So Philippa wants to know if there’s any way of finding out if there was legitimately another interested party or if the estate agent was playing foul. 

Our second caller this week is Noel from London who’s got a question about releasing equity.  

He purchased two derelict properties and renovated them in 2013-2015. Now he rents them out.  

The loan-to-value on the properties is around 50% each and he wants to release some equity to be able to purchase more property.  

However, he’s finding it hard as he appears to be at the top of the stress test based on the rental income of the properties.  

He can’t increase the rent as he’s already at the top end for that area.  

Will Rob & Rob have any other suggestions for Noel? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 468 TPP422: How to HMO https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp422-how-to-hmo This week we’re taking a look at how to win with a HMO strategy Ususally when you choose a HMO strategy you need to invest pretty close to home as it can be quite a hands on strategy.   But that’s not a problem for today’s guest, Tim.  Tim invests in student HMO properties 300 miles away from his hometown. And, he does absolutely everything himself.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode HMO strategies are becoming more popular and we often get questions on the best way to execute them.   If you’re not familiar with what a HMO is, it stands for House in Multiple Occupancy. So basically where you rent the rooms out individually and have shared communal areas like the living room and kitchen.   The reason they’re so popular is that they’re on the high end of the cash spectrum and the yields can be very attractive. But they’re also on the high end of the effort spectrum.   So, today we’re talking to Tim who’s been investing in property since 2017 and his portfolio consists of five HMO’s with a total of 28 rooms.   All of his properties are in Bangor, North Wales and are 300 miles away from where Tim lives.   We wanted to find out how Tim became a landlord managing 28 rooms and why he chose the location he did.   If you’ve been thinking about choosing a HMO strategy then Tim’s success story could be some great advice for you.     In the news  This week's news story is from Landlord Zone and the headline reads ‘step away from ‘disastrous’ rent controls campaign, landlords urge Sadiq Khan’.   The current Mayor of London is wanting to continue with his plans for rent controls if he’s re-elected later on this year, and landlords aren’t happy about it.   However since the last time Sadiq Khan was campaigning for this, rent prices in London have gone down by 9.8% according to Zoopla whereas outside of London they’ve increased by an average of 2.6% over the last year.  So it doesn’t stand well right now for Saidq Khan’s campaign methods.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra resource comes from our Podcast Producer, Dan.   It’s a YouTube channel called TED-Ed and it’s an extension of TED Talks but in the form of short, five minute educational videos on all sorts of topics.   The videos may appear to be specifically for kids, but Rob & Rob have already bookmarked ones they’re going to be watching themselves.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP422: How to HMO full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re taking a look at how to win with a HMO strategy Ususally when you choose a HMO strategy you need to invest pretty close to home as it can be quite a hands on strategy.   But that’s not a problem for today’s guest, Tim.  Tim invests in student HMO properties 300 miles away from his hometown. And, he does absolutely everything himself.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode HMO strategies are becoming more popular and we often get questions on the best way to execute them.   If you’re not familiar with what a HMO is, it stands for House in Multiple Occupancy. So basically where you rent the rooms out individually and have shared communal areas like the living room and kitchen.   The reason they’re so popular is that they’re on the high end of the cash spectrum and the yields can be very attractive. But they’re also on the high end of the effort spectrum.   So, today we’re talking to Tim who’s been investing in property since 2017 and his portfolio consists of five HMO’s with a total of 28 rooms.   All of his properties are in Bangor, North Wales and are 300 miles away from where Tim lives.   We wanted to find out how Tim became a landlord managing 28 rooms and why he chose the location he did.   If you’ve been thinking about choosing a HMO strategy then Tim’s success story could be some great advice for you.     In the news  This week's news story is from Landlord Zone and the headline reads ‘step away from ‘disastrous’ rent controls campaign, landlords urge Sadiq Khan’.   The current Mayor of London is wanting to continue with his plans for rent controls if he’s re-elected later on this year, and landlords aren’t happy about it.   However since the last time Sadiq Khan was campaigning for this, rent prices in London have gone down by 9.8% according to Zoopla whereas outside of London they’ve increased by an average of 2.6% over the last year.  So it doesn’t stand well right now for Saidq Khan’s campaign methods.    Hub Extra  This week’s Hub Extra resource comes from our Podcast Producer, Dan.   It’s a YouTube channel called TED-Ed and it’s an extension of TED Talks but in the form of short, five minute educational videos on all sorts of topics.   The videos may appear to be specifically for kids, but Rob & Rob have already bookmarked ones they’re going to be watching themselves.    Let’s get social  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.  Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re taking a look at how to win with a HMO strategy

Ususally when you choose a HMO strategy you need to invest pretty close to home as it can be quite a hands on strategy.  

But that’s not a problem for today’s guest, Tim. 

Tim invests in student HMO properties 300 miles away from his hometown. And, he does absolutely everything himself. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

HMO strategies are becoming more popular and we often get questions on the best way to execute them.  

If you’re not familiar with what a HMO is, it stands for House in Multiple Occupancy. So basically where you rent the rooms out individually and have shared communal areas like the living room and kitchen.  

The reason they’re so popular is that they’re on the high end of the cash spectrum and the yields can be very attractive. But they’re also on the high end of the effort spectrum.  

So, today we’re talking to Tim who’s been investing in property since 2017 and his portfolio consists of five HMO’s with a total of 28 rooms.  

All of his properties are in Bangor, North Wales and are 300 miles away from where Tim lives.  

We wanted to find out how Tim became a landlord managing 28 rooms and why he chose the location he did.  

If you’ve been thinking about choosing a HMO strategy then Tim’s success story could be some great advice for you.  

 

In the news 

This week's news story is from Landlord Zone and the headline reads ‘step away from ‘disastrous’ rent controls campaign, landlords urge Sadiq Khan’.  

The current Mayor of London is wanting to continue with his plans for rent controls if he’s re-elected later on this year, and landlords aren’t happy about it.  

However since the last time Sadiq Khan was campaigning for this, rent prices in London have gone down by 9.8% according to Zoopla whereas outside of London they’ve increased by an average of 2.6% over the last year. 

So it doesn’t stand well right now for Saidq Khan’s campaign methods. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week’s Hub Extra resource comes from our Podcast Producer, Dan.  

It’s a YouTube channel called TED-Ed and it’s an extension of TED Talks but in the form of short, five minute educational videos on all sorts of topics.  

The videos may appear to be specifically for kids, but Rob & Rob have already bookmarked ones they’re going to be watching themselves. 

 

Let’s get social 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2039 ASK280: Where in the “Northern Powerhouse” should I buy? PLUS: Should Stamp Duty be scrapped completely? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask280-where-in-the-northern-powerhouse-should-i-b Welcome back to another week of Ask Rob & Rob.  To get us started this week we’ve got Luke.   He’s only 22 and already looking into investing his money into property.   Luke knows that he wants to invest in buy-to-let properties through a limited company but he’s unsure on where to actually buy.   He’s been looking into the Northern Powerhouse locations but already knows that he’s priced out of Manchester and Liverpool city centre so has been looking at surrounding towns.   This issus is that Luke is struggling to find the confidence to invest in these locations and is wondering if Rob & Rob have any advice on whether he should just go for it.   Second up we’ve got Paul calling from Dubai.   Thanks to all the free content from Propety Hub, Paul and his wife gained the confidence to invest and are about to complete on their third property in 12 months.   Pretty good going!   Paul is wondering if The Robs think that there’s potential for the government to scrap stamp duty altogether and try to claw back the lost revenue by tightening on capital gains tax.  What do Rob & Rob think?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK280: Where in the “Northern Powerhouse” should I buy? PLUS: Should Stamp Duty be scrapped completely? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another week of Ask Rob & Rob.  To get us started this week we’ve got Luke.   He’s only 22 and already looking into investing his money into property.   Luke knows that he wants to invest in buy-to-let properties through a limited company but he’s unsure on where to actually buy.   He’s been looking into the Northern Powerhouse locations but already knows that he’s priced out of Manchester and Liverpool city centre so has been looking at surrounding towns.   This issus is that Luke is struggling to find the confidence to invest in these locations and is wondering if Rob & Rob have any advice on whether he should just go for it.   Second up we’ve got Paul calling from Dubai.   Thanks to all the free content from Propety Hub, Paul and his wife gained the confidence to invest and are about to complete on their third property in 12 months.   Pretty good going!   Paul is wondering if The Robs think that there’s potential for the government to scrap stamp duty altogether and try to claw back the lost revenue by tightening on capital gains tax.  What do Rob & Rob think?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.   Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another week of Ask Rob & Rob. 

To get us started this week we’ve got Luke.  

He’s only 22 and already looking into investing his money into property.  

Luke knows that he wants to invest in buy-to-let properties through a limited company but he’s unsure on where to actually buy.  

He’s been looking into the Northern Powerhouse locations but already knows that he’s priced out of Manchester and Liverpool city centre so has been looking at surrounding towns.  

This issus is that Luke is struggling to find the confidence to invest in these locations and is wondering if Rob & Rob have any advice on whether he should just go for it.  

Second up we’ve got Paul calling from Dubai.  

Thanks to all the free content from Propety Hub, Paul and his wife gained the confidence to invest and are about to complete on their third property in 12 months.  

Pretty good going!  

Paul is wondering if The Robs think that there’s potential for the government to scrap stamp duty altogether and try to claw back the lost revenue by tightening on capital gains tax. 

What do Rob & Rob think? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 475 TPP421: Grand Junction: Our million pound mistake https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp421-grand-junction-our-million-pound-mistake This week we’re talking about Grand Junction You might remember Rob & Rob talking about their development, Grand Junction, in episode 315. This week that story has been shared on our other podcast, Any Other Business - because it’s important to share when things go wrong and the lessons that can be learnt.  And after episode 315 aired, things actually got a whole lot worse! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Grand Junction is a bitter pill to swallow.  To give you a recap, Grand Junction is a site that Property Hub Homes built in Crewe and it was the first ever development. By the end of the project, the business had actually lost £1 million! Rather than bury this experience and put it behind them. Rob & Rob have decided to treat this episode as more of a therapy session to chat through where things went wrong and what they’ve taken away from such a bad experience - and a pretty epic loss!  So this week we’re sharing with you the raw, emotional episode of Any Other Business.  And if you like this episode, there’s plenty more over on our YouTube channel. So make sure you head over to subscribe.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:06:07 -0000 TPP421: Grand Junction: Our million pound mistake full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about Grand Junction You might remember Rob & Rob talking about their development, Grand Junction, in episode 315. This week that story has been shared on our other podcast, Any Other Business - because it’s important to share when things go wrong and the lessons that can be learnt.  And after episode 315 aired, things actually got a whole lot worse! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Grand Junction is a bitter pill to swallow.  To give you a recap, Grand Junction is a site that Property Hub Homes built in Crewe and it was the first ever development. By the end of the project, the business had actually lost £1 million! Rather than bury this experience and put it behind them. Rob & Rob have decided to treat this episode as more of a therapy session to chat through where things went wrong and what they’ve taken away from such a bad experience - and a pretty epic loss!  So this week we’re sharing with you the raw, emotional episode of Any Other Business.  And if you like this episode, there’s plenty more over on our YouTube channel. So make sure you head over to subscribe.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about Grand Junction

You might remember Rob & Rob talking about their development, Grand Junction, in episode 315.

This week that story has been shared on our other podcast, Any Other Business - because it’s important to share when things go wrong and the lessons that can be learnt. 

And after episode 315 aired, things actually got a whole lot worse!

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

Grand Junction is a bitter pill to swallow. 

To give you a recap, Grand Junction is a site that Property Hub Homes built in Crewe and it was the first ever development.

By the end of the project, the business had actually lost £1 million!

Rather than bury this experience and put it behind them. Rob & Rob have decided to treat this episode as more of a therapy session to chat through where things went wrong and what they’ve taken away from such a bad experience - and a pretty epic loss! 

So this week we’re sharing with you the raw, emotional episode of Any Other Business. 

And if you like this episode, there’s plenty more over on our YouTube channel. So make sure you head over to subscribe. 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2494 ASK279: Is it realistic to do a refurb remotely? PLUS: How do I get the confidence to invest away from home? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask279-is-it-realistic-to-do-a-refurb-remotely-plu This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’re answering two questions on investing in property away from home. First up this week we’ve got Ben.  Ben purchased his first property around four years ago before he got the property investment bug and found Property Hub.  He never had any intentions of building a portfolio but now he wants to try and get as many properties under his belt as he can.  He’s already decided that he wants to go down the BRRR (buy, refurb, rent, refinance) route and he’s aware that this strategy is more hands-on than most.  Ben lives in the South East of England and knows that he’s priced out of his local area so he’s turning his attention to the north to find himself a project.  But how cost effective is it trying to refurbish a property remotely?  Will Ben’s margins be squeezed too much as he’ll have to outsource the work? So will it even be worth it in the end? Our second caller is Hayley from Devon.  She’s been listening to the podcast for a couple of years whilst saving up. She’s previously bought her own residential property and is now in the process of building her funds back up.  She’s aware that the south of England is pretty expensive so is looking at purchasing a property further afield where property prices are a bit cheaper.  But Hayley wants to know how do you actually gain the confidence to invest in an area that you have no knowledge of and don’t know anyone from there either?  What advice will The Robs offer Ben and Hayley this week? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK279: Is it realistic to do a refurb remotely? PLUS: How do I get the confidence to invest away from home? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’re answering two questions on investing in property away from home. First up this week we’ve got Ben.  Ben purchased his first property around four years ago before he got the property investment bug and found Property Hub.  He never had any intentions of building a portfolio but now he wants to try and get as many properties under his belt as he can.  He’s already decided that he wants to go down the BRRR (buy, refurb, rent, refinance) route and he’s aware that this strategy is more hands-on than most.  Ben lives in the South East of England and knows that he’s priced out of his local area so he’s turning his attention to the north to find himself a project.  But how cost effective is it trying to refurbish a property remotely?  Will Ben’s margins be squeezed too much as he’ll have to outsource the work? So will it even be worth it in the end? Our second caller is Hayley from Devon.  She’s been listening to the podcast for a couple of years whilst saving up. She’s previously bought her own residential property and is now in the process of building her funds back up.  She’s aware that the south of England is pretty expensive so is looking at purchasing a property further afield where property prices are a bit cheaper.  But Hayley wants to know how do you actually gain the confidence to invest in an area that you have no knowledge of and don’t know anyone from there either?  What advice will The Robs offer Ben and Hayley this week? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’re answering two questions on investing in property away from home.

First up this week we’ve got Ben. 

Ben purchased his first property around four years ago before he got the property investment bug and found Property Hub. 

He never had any intentions of building a portfolio but now he wants to try and get as many properties under his belt as he can. 

He’s already decided that he wants to go down the BRRR (buy, refurb, rent, refinance) route and he’s aware that this strategy is more hands-on than most. 

Ben lives in the South East of England and knows that he’s priced out of his local area so he’s turning his attention to the north to find himself a project. 

But how cost effective is it trying to refurbish a property remotely? 

Will Ben’s margins be squeezed too much as he’ll have to outsource the work? So will it even be worth it in the end?

Our second caller is Hayley from Devon. 

She’s been listening to the podcast for a couple of years whilst saving up. She’s previously bought her own residential property and is now in the process of building her funds back up. 

She’s aware that the south of England is pretty expensive so is looking at purchasing a property further afield where property prices are a bit cheaper. 

But Hayley wants to know how do you actually gain the confidence to invest in an area that you have no knowledge of and don’t know anyone from there either? 

What advice will The Robs offer Ben and Hayley this week?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 469 TPP420: April Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp420-april-market-update Here’s what the April Market Update has in store for you In this month’s April market update, Rob & Rob are taking a look at which area of the country is growing by over 16% right now, and where £192 million is being spent every day.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode There’s been a load going on in the media and in the property market, so today Rob & Rob are taking a look at the bigger picture. And they’re kicking off with Rightmove’s claim of us having the strongest sellers market in a decade! Not to mention the House Price Index that’s revealed the best performing cities to be Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Nottingham with 5% year-on-year growth. That’s been a cracking start to our 2021 hotspot predictions.  It’s a big update today as The Robs are covering:  Controversial city is UK’s property hotspot Boomin warned - Rightmove hits record number of visits in a day Households repay record £17.6bn mortgage debt Yorkshire Building Society first to bring back 95% mortgages Habito launches 40-year fixed rate mortgage Landbay strengthens support for trading limited companies with new BTL range Labour claims tenants “barely considered” during the pandemic Shock report: Eviction ban’s 21,000 ‘in-limbo’ section 21 notice landlords Make sure you tune in to find out what’s going on in the property world.   Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra is a recommendation from our podcast producer, Dan. It’s another podcast called ‘The Rewatchables’.  Essentially they go over old movies and remind you of why you should watch them. They cover films such as The Terminator, Coming to America, Toy Story and Rocky. If it’s a classic film, they’ve got a podcast episode on it.  So if you’ve finally run out of things to watch as we’re coming to the end of lockdown, give this podcast a listen and see what classic films take your fancy. And to round off this week’s Hub Extra, here’s a recommendation from Rob B and it’s a film called Momento from way back in the year 2000.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000 TPP420: April Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Here’s what the April Market Update has in store for you In this month’s April market update, Rob & Rob are taking a look at which area of the country is growing by over 16% right now, and where £192 million is being spent every day.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode There’s been a load going on in the media and in the property market, so today Rob & Rob are taking a look at the bigger picture. And they’re kicking off with Rightmove’s claim of us having the strongest sellers market in a decade! Not to mention the House Price Index that’s revealed the best performing cities to be Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Nottingham with 5% year-on-year growth. That’s been a cracking start to our 2021 hotspot predictions.  It’s a big update today as The Robs are covering:  Controversial city is UK’s property hotspot Boomin warned - Rightmove hits record number of visits in a day Households repay record £17.6bn mortgage debt Yorkshire Building Society first to bring back 95% mortgages Habito launches 40-year fixed rate mortgage Landbay strengthens support for trading limited companies with new BTL range Labour claims tenants “barely considered” during the pandemic Shock report: Eviction ban’s 21,000 ‘in-limbo’ section 21 notice landlords Make sure you tune in to find out what’s going on in the property world.   Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra is a recommendation from our podcast producer, Dan. It’s another podcast called ‘The Rewatchables’.  Essentially they go over old movies and remind you of why you should watch them. They cover films such as The Terminator, Coming to America, Toy Story and Rocky. If it’s a classic film, they’ve got a podcast episode on it.  So if you’ve finally run out of things to watch as we’re coming to the end of lockdown, give this podcast a listen and see what classic films take your fancy. And to round off this week’s Hub Extra, here’s a recommendation from Rob B and it’s a film called Momento from way back in the year 2000.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Here’s what the April Market Update has in store for you

In this month’s April market update, Rob & Rob are taking a look at which area of the country is growing by over 16% right now, and where £192 million is being spent every day. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

There’s been a load going on in the media and in the property market, so today Rob & Rob are taking a look at the bigger picture.

And they’re kicking off with Rightmove’s claim of us having the strongest sellers market in a decade!

Not to mention the House Price Index that’s revealed the best performing cities to be Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Nottingham with 5% year-on-year growth. That’s been a cracking start to our 2021 hotspot predictions. 

It’s a big update today as The Robs are covering: 

Make sure you tune in to find out what’s going on in the property world.

 

Hub extra

This week’s Hub Extra is a recommendation from our podcast producer, Dan.

It’s another podcast called ‘The Rewatchables’. 

Essentially they go over old movies and remind you of why you should watch them.

They cover films such as The Terminator, Coming to America, Toy Story and Rocky. If it’s a classic film, they’ve got a podcast episode on it. 

So if you’ve finally run out of things to watch as we’re coming to the end of lockdown, give this podcast a listen and see what classic films take your fancy.

And to round off this week’s Hub Extra, here’s a recommendation from Rob B and it’s a film called Momento from way back in the year 2000.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1033 ASK278: Am I walking into a money-pit? PLUS: Should I put my savings into shares? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask278-am-i-walking-into-a-money-pit-plus-should-i Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. Kicking things off this week is Lily.  She’s recently put in an offer on a leasehold apartment in a Grade II listed building and had it accepted. However, after having the structural report done, the results were shocking. Even though the property looked incredible on the outside, it clearly hadn’t been looked after on the inside. So what do Rob & Rob think Lily should do?  Should she walk away from the purchase or use the structural report to her advantage to try and negotiate a better price on the property? Next up we’ve got Tomas.  He currently owns a couple of buy-to-let properties and at the moment the income he gets from them he just sits in the bank. Tomas wants to save this money to buy another buy-to-let property but he’s wondering if he should leave the money in the bank, or if he should invest it elsewhere, like into shares.  He’s previously looked at an app called MoneyBox but wants to know if that’s a good idea.  So what’s the better option, leave money in the bank or invest it in shares?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 ASK278: Am I walking into a money-pit? PLUS: Should I put my savings into shares? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. Kicking things off this week is Lily.  She’s recently put in an offer on a leasehold apartment in a Grade II listed building and had it accepted. However, after having the structural report done, the results were shocking. Even though the property looked incredible on the outside, it clearly hadn’t been looked after on the inside. So what do Rob & Rob think Lily should do?  Should she walk away from the purchase or use the structural report to her advantage to try and negotiate a better price on the property? Next up we’ve got Tomas.  He currently owns a couple of buy-to-let properties and at the moment the income he gets from them he just sits in the bank. Tomas wants to save this money to buy another buy-to-let property but he’s wondering if he should leave the money in the bank, or if he should invest it elsewhere, like into shares.  He’s previously looked at an app called MoneyBox but wants to know if that’s a good idea.  So what’s the better option, leave money in the bank or invest it in shares?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

Kicking things off this week is Lily. 

She’s recently put in an offer on a leasehold apartment in a Grade II listed building and had it accepted.

However, after having the structural report done, the results were shocking. Even though the property looked incredible on the outside, it clearly hadn’t been looked after on the inside.

So what do Rob & Rob think Lily should do? 

Should she walk away from the purchase or use the structural report to her advantage to try and negotiate a better price on the property?

Next up we’ve got Tomas. 

He currently owns a couple of buy-to-let properties and at the moment the income he gets from them he just sits in the bank.

Tomas wants to save this money to buy another buy-to-let property but he’s wondering if he should leave the money in the bank, or if he should invest it elsewhere, like into shares. 

He’s previously looked at an app called MoneyBox but wants to know if that’s a good idea. 

So what’s the better option, leave money in the bank or invest it in shares? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 526 TPP419: What's happening to the London property market https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp419-the-future-of-london This week we’re taking a look at the future of London Since the Coronavirus pandemic hit last year, the future of London and its property market has been a hard one to predict.  As it stands, the London market is all over the place.  Rents are falling, house prices are falling and thousands of people are leaving the capital.  So what does all this mean for the future?  We’re dedicating a whole episode to just that. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode The media love the property market. And they love London.  But journalists tend to look at what’s happening in the capital and presume this is the same across the country.  That’s why it’s important to not be swayed by headlines.  Normally we steer clear of discussing London on The Property Podcast but after the past 12 months and the effects Coronavirus has had on the whole country, we felt the need to address the future of London.  It’s common knowledge that people are moving out of the capital and clearly tourism has taken a hit over the past year.  So what does that mean for you if you’re an investor in London or you were planning to make an investment there? Today Rob & Rob are covering: Why has London been hit so hard? Why 700,000 people are leaving London Rents falling and what this means Falling house prices The latest price statistics you should know Plus so much more! So, is the future of London looking bleak or is there hope on the horizon?  Tune in to find out.   In the news This week’s news story comes from Mortgage Strategy and the headline reads ‘strongest sellers’ market for a decade’.  The article uses data from Rightmove where they’ve measured the number of enquiries per property, which is 34% higher than last year - that’s a busy month! This demonstrates how strong the market is right now and the supply of properties coming onto the market is certainly proving an issue.   Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra resource is one to get you out and about. It’s called All Trails and this app helps you to explore your local area. If your usual walk/run route has got a bit stale, this is worth a look. You simply pop your local area into the app and it’ll suggest a load of new routes nearby for you to explore.  Perfect if you’re wanting a change of scenery this weekend.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP419: What's happening to the London property market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re taking a look at the future of London Since the Coronavirus pandemic hit last year, the future of London and its property market has been a hard one to predict.  As it stands, the London market is all over the place.  Rents are falling, house prices are falling and thousands of people are leaving the capital.  So what does all this mean for the future?  We’re dedicating a whole episode to just that. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode The media love the property market. And they love London.  But journalists tend to look at what’s happening in the capital and presume this is the same across the country.  That’s why it’s important to not be swayed by headlines.  Normally we steer clear of discussing London on The Property Podcast but after the past 12 months and the effects Coronavirus has had on the whole country, we felt the need to address the future of London.  It’s common knowledge that people are moving out of the capital and clearly tourism has taken a hit over the past year.  So what does that mean for you if you’re an investor in London or you were planning to make an investment there? Today Rob & Rob are covering: Why has London been hit so hard? Why 700,000 people are leaving London Rents falling and what this means Falling house prices The latest price statistics you should know Plus so much more! So, is the future of London looking bleak or is there hope on the horizon?  Tune in to find out.   In the news This week’s news story comes from Mortgage Strategy and the headline reads ‘strongest sellers’ market for a decade’.  The article uses data from Rightmove where they’ve measured the number of enquiries per property, which is 34% higher than last year - that’s a busy month! This demonstrates how strong the market is right now and the supply of properties coming onto the market is certainly proving an issue.   Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra resource is one to get you out and about. It’s called All Trails and this app helps you to explore your local area. If your usual walk/run route has got a bit stale, this is worth a look. You simply pop your local area into the app and it’ll suggest a load of new routes nearby for you to explore.  Perfect if you’re wanting a change of scenery this weekend.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re taking a look at the future of London

Since the Coronavirus pandemic hit last year, the future of London and its property market has been a hard one to predict. 

As it stands, the London market is all over the place. 

Rents are falling, house prices are falling and thousands of people are leaving the capital. 

So what does all this mean for the future? 

We’re dedicating a whole episode to just that.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

The media love the property market. And they love London. 

But journalists tend to look at what’s happening in the capital and presume this is the same across the country. 

That’s why it’s important to not be swayed by headlines. 

Normally we steer clear of discussing London on The Property Podcast but after the past 12 months and the effects Coronavirus has had on the whole country, we felt the need to address the future of London. 

It’s common knowledge that people are moving out of the capital and clearly tourism has taken a hit over the past year. 

So what does that mean for you if you’re an investor in London or you were planning to make an investment there?

Today Rob & Rob are covering:

  • Why has London been hit so hard?
  • Why 700,000 people are leaving London
  • Rents falling and what this means
  • Falling house prices
  • The latest price statistics you should know

Plus so much more!

So, is the future of London looking bleak or is there hope on the horizon? 

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news

This week’s news story comes from Mortgage Strategy and the headline reads ‘strongest sellers’ market for a decade’. 

The article uses data from Rightmove where they’ve measured the number of enquiries per property, which is 34% higher than last year - that’s a busy month!

This demonstrates how strong the market is right now and the supply of properties coming onto the market is certainly proving an issue.

 

Hub extra

This week’s Hub Extra resource is one to get you out and about.

It’s called All Trails and this app helps you to explore your local area.

If your usual walk/run route has got a bit stale, this is worth a look. You simply pop your local area into the app and it’ll suggest a load of new routes nearby for you to explore. 

Perfect if you’re wanting a change of scenery this weekend. 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1400 ASK277: Will I be down-valued? PLUS: What landlord insurance do I need? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask277-will-i-be-down-valued-plus-what-landlord-in It’s another week of your property questions on Ask Rob & Rob.  The first question this week is from Noel. He’s recently purchased a property at auction that was up for £150,000, but after getting into a bidding war, he ended up paying £175,000 for the property.  Noel is happy to pay that price, however he’s just a bit cautious that the surveyors might not value it at £175,000 and if that’s the case, what are his options?  He’s planning to convert the terrace property into a 3-bed but there isn’t anything comparable in the local area.  Terrace properties of smaller square footage have sold for £175,000 but if there’s nothing comparable to his property, what are his options? Next up is Max who has a question about yields. He’s currently running the numbers on a potential deal before he purchases it to see what his ROI would be.  One fee he’s included is landlord insurance which he knows is optional but he’s keen to know how much Rob & Rob think landlords should be spending on it.  Is landlord insurance absolutely necessary?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK277: Will I be down-valued? PLUS: What landlord insurance do I need? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s another week of your property questions on Ask Rob & Rob.  The first question this week is from Noel. He’s recently purchased a property at auction that was up for £150,000, but after getting into a bidding war, he ended up paying £175,000 for the property.  Noel is happy to pay that price, however he’s just a bit cautious that the surveyors might not value it at £175,000 and if that’s the case, what are his options?  He’s planning to convert the terrace property into a 3-bed but there isn’t anything comparable in the local area.  Terrace properties of smaller square footage have sold for £175,000 but if there’s nothing comparable to his property, what are his options? Next up is Max who has a question about yields. He’s currently running the numbers on a potential deal before he purchases it to see what his ROI would be.  One fee he’s included is landlord insurance which he knows is optional but he’s keen to know how much Rob & Rob think landlords should be spending on it.  Is landlord insurance absolutely necessary?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s another week of your property questions on Ask Rob & Rob. 

The first question this week is from Noel.

He’s recently purchased a property at auction that was up for £150,000, but after getting into a bidding war, he ended up paying £175,000 for the property. 

Noel is happy to pay that price, however he’s just a bit cautious that the surveyors might not value it at £175,000 and if that’s the case, what are his options? 

He’s planning to convert the terrace property into a 3-bed but there isn’t anything comparable in the local area. 

Terrace properties of smaller square footage have sold for £175,000 but if there’s nothing comparable to his property, what are his options?

Next up is Max who has a question about yields.

He’s currently running the numbers on a potential deal before he purchases it to see what his ROI would be. 

One fee he’s included is landlord insurance which he knows is optional but he’s keen to know how much Rob & Rob think landlords should be spending on it. 

Is landlord insurance absolutely necessary? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 556 TPP418: Success story: buy two properties - get one free https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp418-success-story-buy-two-properties-get-one-fr We’ve got an interesting success story for you this week This success story is a little different to most success stories we share on a weekly basis.  You’ve heard of the term ‘buy two get the third one free’, but have you ever heard it in the property market before?  Chances are, probably not.  But one lady’s success story benefits from this kind of deal... Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Today Rob & Rob are talking to Elly and she’s got a unique success story that we think you’ll be pretty impressed by. Elly’s full story will be appearing in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine so if today’s episode grabs your attention, make sure you’re subscribed to receive the next issue.  She lives in West Sussex and a few years ago decided that she was going to invest in property 350 miles away in the North East. Going into 2020 she had one property under her belt that she’d done up and rented out and was planning on using the buy, refurbish, refinance strategy.  But that’s not quite what happened.  Whilst speaking to her broker about refinancing the first property, she was presented with a deal.  Three two-bedroom terraced properties in County Durham on a buy two get one free offer.  The typical tenant in this area tends to be Universal Credit, which she wanted to get into further down the line.  Naturally Elly was pretty cautious about this deal as it’s quite a specialist area.  So what did she do?  Tune in to find out.   In the news We’ve got two related stories for you this week, both about the mortgage market. The first being a new ‘40-year mortgage product’ which has just been released - and if that wasn’t crazy enough, it’s a 40-year fixed mortgage term!  Not only will your mortgage payments remain the same for the next 40 years, apparently there’s no early repayment charge or exit fee. Madness.  The second news story is ‘Metro Bank launches ‘near prime’ mortgages’ which means people with a credit score that’s below average will be able to get a mortgage.  This includes people who have CCJs that are unsatisfied and the products are 80% loan-to-value which is quite surprising.  Will there be similar moves with buy-to-let mortgage products? We’ll have to wait and see.    Hub extra This week we’re giving you a poem. It’s a poem that Rob B wrote down at the beginning of his goals book so he always had a constant reminder of it. It’s called Victory by Herbert Kauffman: You are the Man who used to boast that you'd achieve the uttermost, some day.   You merely wished to show, to demonstrate how much you know and prove the distance you can go..   Another year we've just passed through. What new ideas came to you? How many big things did you do?   Time left twelve fresh months in your care how many of them did you share with opportunity and dare again where you so often missed?   We do not find you on the list of makers good. explain the fact! Ah No, 'Twas not the chance you lacked! As usual - you failed to act!   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP418: Success story: buy two properties - get one free full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve got an interesting success story for you this week This success story is a little different to most success stories we share on a weekly basis.  You’ve heard of the term ‘buy two get the third one free’, but have you ever heard it in the property market before?  Chances are, probably not.  But one lady’s success story benefits from this kind of deal... Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Today Rob & Rob are talking to Elly and she’s got a unique success story that we think you’ll be pretty impressed by. Elly’s full story will be appearing in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine so if today’s episode grabs your attention, make sure you’re subscribed to receive the next issue.  She lives in West Sussex and a few years ago decided that she was going to invest in property 350 miles away in the North East. Going into 2020 she had one property under her belt that she’d done up and rented out and was planning on using the buy, refurbish, refinance strategy.  But that’s not quite what happened.  Whilst speaking to her broker about refinancing the first property, she was presented with a deal.  Three two-bedroom terraced properties in County Durham on a buy two get one free offer.  The typical tenant in this area tends to be Universal Credit, which she wanted to get into further down the line.  Naturally Elly was pretty cautious about this deal as it’s quite a specialist area.  So what did she do?  Tune in to find out.   In the news We’ve got two related stories for you this week, both about the mortgage market. The first being a new ‘40-year mortgage product’ which has just been released - and if that wasn’t crazy enough, it’s a 40-year fixed mortgage term!  Not only will your mortgage payments remain the same for the next 40 years, apparently there’s no early repayment charge or exit fee. Madness.  The second news story is ‘Metro Bank launches ‘near prime’ mortgages’ which means people with a credit score that’s below average will be able to get a mortgage.  This includes people who have CCJs that are unsatisfied and the products are 80% loan-to-value which is quite surprising.  Will there be similar moves with buy-to-let mortgage products? We’ll have to wait and see.    Hub extra This week we’re giving you a poem. It’s a poem that Rob B wrote down at the beginning of his goals book so he always had a constant reminder of it. It’s called Victory by Herbert Kauffman: You are the Man who used to boast that you'd achieve the uttermost, some day.   You merely wished to show, to demonstrate how much you know and prove the distance you can go..   Another year we've just passed through. What new ideas came to you? How many big things did you do?   Time left twelve fresh months in your care how many of them did you share with opportunity and dare again where you so often missed?   We do not find you on the list of makers good. explain the fact! Ah No, 'Twas not the chance you lacked! As usual - you failed to act!   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve got an interesting success story for you this week

This success story is a little different to most success stories we share on a weekly basis. 

You’ve heard of the term ‘buy two get the third one free’, but have you ever heard it in the property market before? 

Chances are, probably not. 

But one lady’s success story benefits from this kind of deal...

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

Today Rob & Rob are talking to Elly and she’s got a unique success story that we think you’ll be pretty impressed by.

Elly’s full story will be appearing in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine so if today’s episode grabs your attention, make sure you’re subscribed to receive the next issue. 

She lives in West Sussex and a few years ago decided that she was going to invest in property 350 miles away in the North East.

Going into 2020 she had one property under her belt that she’d done up and rented out and was planning on using the buy, refurbish, refinance strategy. 

But that’s not quite what happened. 

Whilst speaking to her broker about refinancing the first property, she was presented with a deal. 

Three two-bedroom terraced properties in County Durham on a buy two get one free offer. 

The typical tenant in this area tends to be Universal Credit, which she wanted to get into further down the line. 

Naturally Elly was pretty cautious about this deal as it’s quite a specialist area. 

So what did she do? 

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news

We’ve got two related stories for you this week, both about the mortgage market.

The first being a new ‘40-year mortgage product’ which has just been released - and if that wasn’t crazy enough, it’s a 40-year fixed mortgage term! 

Not only will your mortgage payments remain the same for the next 40 years, apparently there’s no early repayment charge or exit fee. Madness. 

The second news story is ‘Metro Bank launches ‘near prime’ mortgages’ which means people with a credit score that’s below average will be able to get a mortgage. 

This includes people who have CCJs that are unsatisfied and the products are 80% loan-to-value which is quite surprising. 

Will there be similar moves with buy-to-let mortgage products? We’ll have to wait and see. 

 

Hub extra

This week we’re giving you a poem. It’s a poem that Rob B wrote down at the beginning of his goals book so he always had a constant reminder of it.

It’s called Victory by Herbert Kauffman:

You are the Man who used to boast

that you'd achieve the uttermost,

some day.

 

You merely wished to show,

to demonstrate how much you know

and prove the distance you can go..

 

Another year we've just passed through.

What new ideas came to you?

How many big things did you do?

 

Time left twelve fresh months in your care

how many of them did you share

with opportunity and dare

again where you so often missed?

 

We do not find you on the list of makers good.

explain the fact!

Ah No, 'Twas not the chance you lacked!

As usual - you failed to act!

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1536 ASK276: I've got £2.5m to spend! PLUS: Which areas have the most rent arrears? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask276-ive-got-2-5m-to-spend-plus-which-areas-have Welcome back to another week and another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are here to splash the case and dish out some advice.  First up this week we’ve got Andrew and he’s got £2.5m to spend! Throughout the pandemic he’s been running a business that’s been racking up cash reserves and he needs to do something with it.  He thinks property seems the best way to get a return on his money and with financing, could have around £10 million to invest!  That’s crazy money!  However he seems to think that with funds of that size, buying a two bedroom apartment up north isn’t really going to be the best use of his time and money.  So he wants to know how Rob & Rob would invest that amount of money into property.  Our second caller this week is Ed from Southampton.  He’s wanting to invest further afield from home and naturally doesn’t want to invest in the wrong location.  So, he’s asking The Robs which areas in the UK have the biggest void periods and rent arrears so he can avoid looking into these areas.  Do Rob & Rob hold the answers to Ed’s question? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK276: I've got £2.5m to spend! PLUS: Which areas have the most rent arrears? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another week and another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are here to splash the case and dish out some advice.  First up this week we’ve got Andrew and he’s got £2.5m to spend! Throughout the pandemic he’s been running a business that’s been racking up cash reserves and he needs to do something with it.  He thinks property seems the best way to get a return on his money and with financing, could have around £10 million to invest!  That’s crazy money!  However he seems to think that with funds of that size, buying a two bedroom apartment up north isn’t really going to be the best use of his time and money.  So he wants to know how Rob & Rob would invest that amount of money into property.  Our second caller this week is Ed from Southampton.  He’s wanting to invest further afield from home and naturally doesn’t want to invest in the wrong location.  So, he’s asking The Robs which areas in the UK have the biggest void periods and rent arrears so he can avoid looking into these areas.  Do Rob & Rob hold the answers to Ed’s question? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another week and another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are here to splash the case and dish out some advice. 

First up this week we’ve got Andrew and he’s got £2.5m to spend!

Throughout the pandemic he’s been running a business that’s been racking up cash reserves and he needs to do something with it. 

He thinks property seems the best way to get a return on his money and with financing, could have around £10 million to invest! 

That’s crazy money! 

However he seems to think that with funds of that size, buying a two bedroom apartment up north isn’t really going to be the best use of his time and money. 

So he wants to know how Rob & Rob would invest that amount of money into property. 

Our second caller this week is Ed from Southampton. 

He’s wanting to invest further afield from home and naturally doesn’t want to invest in the wrong location. 

So, he’s asking The Robs which areas in the UK have the biggest void periods and rent arrears so he can avoid looking into these areas. 

Do Rob & Rob hold the answers to Ed’s question?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 483 TPP417: March Market Update (Budget special) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp417-march-market-update-budget-special Here’s what the March Market Update has in store for you This month’s March Market Update episode is dedicated to last week’s budget announcement. A lot of you were expecting this episode last week, but we needed time to get all our ducks in a row before we shared what it means for you as an investor.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Brace yourselves, this may be the most impactful budget on the property market we’ve EVER discussed.  Rob & Rob are looking at the big news that was (and wasn’t) included in the budget.  Here’s just a small snippet of what’s to come in this jam-packed episode:  Taxes Extension of furlough  Universal credit increase extended  The recovery loan scheme Additional support  Free ports It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for, so go give it a listen.   In the news Even though the budget has taken center stage this month, there have been a few non-budget related news stories.  One being an article in Mortgage Strategy sharing a report from Nationwide, who’ve said ‘prices rebound with 6.9% growth’. At first we thought this could be an anomaly, but now it seems like it’s part of the property cycle.  And if you missed our latest episode on where we’re at in the 18-year property cycle, you can catch that here.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP417: March Market Update (Budget special) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Here’s what the March Market Update has in store for you This month’s March Market Update episode is dedicated to last week’s budget announcement. A lot of you were expecting this episode last week, but we needed time to get all our ducks in a row before we shared what it means for you as an investor.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Brace yourselves, this may be the most impactful budget on the property market we’ve EVER discussed.  Rob & Rob are looking at the big news that was (and wasn’t) included in the budget.  Here’s just a small snippet of what’s to come in this jam-packed episode:  Taxes Extension of furlough  Universal credit increase extended  The recovery loan scheme Additional support  Free ports It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for, so go give it a listen.   In the news Even though the budget has taken center stage this month, there have been a few non-budget related news stories.  One being an article in Mortgage Strategy sharing a report from Nationwide, who’ve said ‘prices rebound with 6.9% growth’. At first we thought this could be an anomaly, but now it seems like it’s part of the property cycle.  And if you missed our latest episode on where we’re at in the 18-year property cycle, you can catch that here.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Here’s what the March Market Update has in store for you

This month’s March Market Update episode is dedicated to last week’s budget announcement.

A lot of you were expecting this episode last week, but we needed time to get all our ducks in a row before we shared what it means for you as an investor. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

Brace yourselves, this may be the most impactful budget on the property market we’ve EVER discussed. 

Rob & Rob are looking at the big news that was (and wasn’t) included in the budget. 

Here’s just a small snippet of what’s to come in this jam-packed episode: 

  • Taxes
  • Extension of furlough 
  • Universal credit increase extended 
  • The recovery loan scheme
  • Additional support 
  • Free ports

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for, so go give it a listen.

 

In the news

Even though the budget has taken center stage this month, there have been a few non-budget related news stories. 

One being an article in Mortgage Strategy sharing a report from Nationwide, who’ve said ‘prices rebound with 6.9% growth’.

At first we thought this could be an anomaly, but now it seems like it’s part of the property cycle. 

And if you missed our latest episode on where we’re at in the 18-year property cycle, you can catch that here. 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1468 ASK275: Has this area’s capital growth peaked? PLUS: Am I calculating yield correctly? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask275-has-this-area-s-capital-growth-peaked-plus It’s Tuesday, so that can only mean that Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener, property related, questions.  Our first question this week comes from Lee.  Lee has been listening to the podcast for over a year now and is doing an immense amount of research into where he should invest.  Naturally he’s been listening to Rob & Rob and eyeing up Manchester and Leeds, but he’s now turning his attention to Nottingham for the affordability aspect. However he’s having doubts after seeing that in two years, a council estate that was priced at £90,000 is now priced at £130,000.  So essentially, Lee wants to know if this kind of growth can be expected to continue, or do certain areas experience capital growth which then moves onto another area? The second question this week comes from Nick who’s having issues calculating yields.  He’s currently in the process of purchasing his seventh property, the last three of which have been during lockdown - you go Nick! He’s been told that if you achieve a yield between 6-8% then that’s pretty good.  But when he’s been working the numbers out based on the 30% deposit he put down, he’s getting a yield that’s much closer to 20%.  So what’s he doing wrong? What’s the right way to calculate a rental yield? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK275: Has this area’s capital growth peaked? PLUS: Am I calculating yield correctly? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, so that can only mean that Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener, property related, questions.  Our first question this week comes from Lee.  Lee has been listening to the podcast for over a year now and is doing an immense amount of research into where he should invest.  Naturally he’s been listening to Rob & Rob and eyeing up Manchester and Leeds, but he’s now turning his attention to Nottingham for the affordability aspect. However he’s having doubts after seeing that in two years, a council estate that was priced at £90,000 is now priced at £130,000.  So essentially, Lee wants to know if this kind of growth can be expected to continue, or do certain areas experience capital growth which then moves onto another area? The second question this week comes from Nick who’s having issues calculating yields.  He’s currently in the process of purchasing his seventh property, the last three of which have been during lockdown - you go Nick! He’s been told that if you achieve a yield between 6-8% then that’s pretty good.  But when he’s been working the numbers out based on the 30% deposit he put down, he’s getting a yield that’s much closer to 20%.  So what’s he doing wrong? What’s the right way to calculate a rental yield? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday, so that can only mean that Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener, property related, questions. 

Our first question this week comes from Lee. 

Lee has been listening to the podcast for over a year now and is doing an immense amount of research into where he should invest. 

Naturally he’s been listening to Rob & Rob and eyeing up Manchester and Leeds, but he’s now turning his attention to Nottingham for the affordability aspect.

However he’s having doubts after seeing that in two years, a council estate that was priced at £90,000 is now priced at £130,000. 

So essentially, Lee wants to know if this kind of growth can be expected to continue, or do certain areas experience capital growth which then moves onto another area?

The second question this week comes from Nick who’s having issues calculating yields. 

He’s currently in the process of purchasing his seventh property, the last three of which have been during lockdown - you go Nick!

He’s been told that if you achieve a yield between 6-8% then that’s pretty good. 

But when he’s been working the numbers out based on the 30% deposit he put down, he’s getting a yield that’s much closer to 20%. 

So what’s he doing wrong? What’s the right way to calculate a rental yield?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 431 TPP416: The REAL reasons property prices go up https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp416-the-real-reasons-property-prices-go-up This week we’re taking a look at the real reasons why property prices go up Many people think property prices rise due to supply and demand. Some think it’s to do with inflation, and some think it’s about location.  So who’s right?  Or, could it be a combination of them all?  In today’s episode Rob & Rob are revealing everything! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode A few weeks ago, on an episode of Ask Rob & Rob, we had a caller named Jonathan who wanted to know why property prices rise, after reading an article on housing supply.  And while The Robs answered Jonathan’s question, they’re expanding on it today and are delving right into the detail. To kick things off, did you know that each property is in two separate markets?  You may have thought that there was only one market, the property market, but there’s actually two. The services and assets markets.  So now you might be wondering what the difference is between the two, and how they work differently to increase property prices.  And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are digging into today. They’re taking a look into the report that Jonathan referenced and have dissected it so it’s more digestible.  Make sure you tune into today’s episode for some more valuable knowledge bombs on why property prices increase from Rob & Rob.   In the news This week’s news story is ‘demand for rental accommodation in London collapses’.  Of course, this headline is somewhat misleading as the article is actually referencing a particular type of rental property, which is shared accommodation.  In West Central London, demand is down 43% compared to last year and East London down 19%. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise as London is struggling and you’d expect shared accommodation to be the worst hit over the past 12 months.  Another headline that caught our eye was from Letting Agent Today. ‘Victory for Airbnb in first round of battle for short lets regulation’.  The Scottish Government had drawn up a licensing scheme that would give local councils the power to issue licences on homes that advertised on Airbnb and similar websites.  Meaning that possible short-term lets and holiday lets could need planning permission before being allowed to let, along with stricter health and safety measures.    Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra resource is another book recommendation, but this time from Rob D.  It’s called ‘Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense’ by Rory Sutherland.  He’s the vice chairman of WPP which is a massive advertising agency. The book is about how everyone in business makes their core decisions based on logic, however most people’s buying habits aren’t governed by logic.  So by approaching things in a logical way you miss great solutions to problems that are often simpler and cheaper than the solution that logic directs you to.  It’s a fascinating book that combines business, marketing and psychology so if you like any of those topics then we recommend you give this a read.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP416: The REAL reasons property prices go up full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re taking a look at the real reasons why property prices go up Many people think property prices rise due to supply and demand. Some think it’s to do with inflation, and some think it’s about location.  So who’s right?  Or, could it be a combination of them all?  In today’s episode Rob & Rob are revealing everything! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode A few weeks ago, on an episode of Ask Rob & Rob, we had a caller named Jonathan who wanted to know why property prices rise, after reading an article on housing supply.  And while The Robs answered Jonathan’s question, they’re expanding on it today and are delving right into the detail. To kick things off, did you know that each property is in two separate markets?  You may have thought that there was only one market, the property market, but there’s actually two. The services and assets markets.  So now you might be wondering what the difference is between the two, and how they work differently to increase property prices.  And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are digging into today. They’re taking a look into the report that Jonathan referenced and have dissected it so it’s more digestible.  Make sure you tune into today’s episode for some more valuable knowledge bombs on why property prices increase from Rob & Rob.   In the news This week’s news story is ‘demand for rental accommodation in London collapses’.  Of course, this headline is somewhat misleading as the article is actually referencing a particular type of rental property, which is shared accommodation.  In West Central London, demand is down 43% compared to last year and East London down 19%. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise as London is struggling and you’d expect shared accommodation to be the worst hit over the past 12 months.  Another headline that caught our eye was from Letting Agent Today. ‘Victory for Airbnb in first round of battle for short lets regulation’.  The Scottish Government had drawn up a licensing scheme that would give local councils the power to issue licences on homes that advertised on Airbnb and similar websites.  Meaning that possible short-term lets and holiday lets could need planning permission before being allowed to let, along with stricter health and safety measures.    Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra resource is another book recommendation, but this time from Rob D.  It’s called ‘Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense’ by Rory Sutherland.  He’s the vice chairman of WPP which is a massive advertising agency. The book is about how everyone in business makes their core decisions based on logic, however most people’s buying habits aren’t governed by logic.  So by approaching things in a logical way you miss great solutions to problems that are often simpler and cheaper than the solution that logic directs you to.  It’s a fascinating book that combines business, marketing and psychology so if you like any of those topics then we recommend you give this a read.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re taking a look at the real reasons why property prices go up

Many people think property prices rise due to supply and demand. Some think it’s to do with inflation, and some think it’s about location. 

So who’s right? 

Or, could it be a combination of them all? 

In today’s episode Rob & Rob are revealing everything!

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

A few weeks ago, on an episode of Ask Rob & Rob, we had a caller named Jonathan who wanted to know why property prices rise, after reading an article on housing supply. 

And while The Robs answered Jonathan’s question, they’re expanding on it today and are delving right into the detail.

To kick things off, did you know that each property is in two separate markets? 

You may have thought that there was only one market, the property market, but there’s actually two. The services and assets markets. 

So now you might be wondering what the difference is between the two, and how they work differently to increase property prices. 

And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are digging into today. They’re taking a look into the report that Jonathan referenced and have dissected it so it’s more digestible. 

Make sure you tune into today’s episode for some more valuable knowledge bombs on why property prices increase from Rob & Rob.

 

In the news

This week’s news story is ‘demand for rental accommodation in London collapses’. 

Of course, this headline is somewhat misleading as the article is actually referencing a particular type of rental property, which is shared accommodation. 

In West Central London, demand is down 43% compared to last year and East London down 19%. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise as London is struggling and you’d expect shared accommodation to be the worst hit over the past 12 months. 

Another headline that caught our eye was from Letting Agent Today. ‘Victory for Airbnb in first round of battle for short lets regulation’. 

The Scottish Government had drawn up a licensing scheme that would give local councils the power to issue licences on homes that advertised on Airbnb and similar websites. 

Meaning that possible short-term lets and holiday lets could need planning permission before being allowed to let, along with stricter health and safety measures. 

 

Hub extra

This week’s Hub Extra resource is another book recommendation, but this time from Rob D. 

It’s called ‘Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense’ by Rory Sutherland. 

He’s the vice chairman of WPP which is a massive advertising agency. The book is about how everyone in business makes their core decisions based on logic, however most people’s buying habits aren’t governed by logic. 

So by approaching things in a logical way you miss great solutions to problems that are often simpler and cheaper than the solution that logic directs you to. 

It’s a fascinating book that combines business, marketing and psychology so if you like any of those topics then we recommend you give this a read.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1145 ASK274: Do REITs experience growth in a boom? PLUS: Will this help me avoid CGT? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask274-do-reits-experience-growth-in-a-boom-plus-w Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more fantastic questions. We’ve got a rather interesting first question from Brendan. He’s got a question on the 18 year property cycle, one of our favourite topics to talk about.  Brendan wants to know if Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) are likely to experience the same sort of growth in a boom period as residential property? If you’re not 100% sure on what a REIT is and how they work, don’t worry, Rob D covers that along with how they benefit property investors. The second question on this week’s episode is from Antonio.  He’s got a portfolio of properties which he’s had for around 20 years and is now considering selling.  His accountant has advised him that if he moves back into the property for 6-12 months, he won’t have to pay capital gains tax on the sale as it will be seen as his main residence.  Is this a way of getting around capital gains tax? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK274: Do REITs experience growth in a boom? PLUS: Will this help me avoid CGT? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more fantastic questions. We’ve got a rather interesting first question from Brendan. He’s got a question on the 18 year property cycle, one of our favourite topics to talk about.  Brendan wants to know if Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) are likely to experience the same sort of growth in a boom period as residential property? If you’re not 100% sure on what a REIT is and how they work, don’t worry, Rob D covers that along with how they benefit property investors. The second question on this week’s episode is from Antonio.  He’s got a portfolio of properties which he’s had for around 20 years and is now considering selling.  His accountant has advised him that if he moves back into the property for 6-12 months, he won’t have to pay capital gains tax on the sale as it will be seen as his main residence.  Is this a way of getting around capital gains tax? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more fantastic questions.

We’ve got a rather interesting first question from Brendan.

He’s got a question on the 18 year property cycle, one of our favourite topics to talk about. 

Brendan wants to know if Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) are likely to experience the same sort of growth in a boom period as residential property?

If you’re not 100% sure on what a REIT is and how they work, don’t worry, Rob D covers that along with how they benefit property investors.

The second question on this week’s episode is from Antonio. 

He’s got a portfolio of properties which he’s had for around 20 years and is now considering selling. 

His accountant has advised him that if he moves back into the property for 6-12 months, he won’t have to pay capital gains tax on the sale as it will be seen as his main residence. 

Is this a way of getting around capital gains tax?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 359 TPP415: Where are we in the 18 Year Property Cycle? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp414-where-are-we-in-the-18-year-property-cycle This week we’re taking a look at where we are in the 18 year property cycle Whether you’re a new or experienced investor, the 18 year property cycle is something that you should know like the back of your hand.  For years it’s helped investors determine when they’d be most likely to invest in property and when they’re going to wait it out.  We get asked all the time ‘where are we in the 18 year property cycle?’ and even more so at the minute, ‘is the cycle broken due to Covid-19?’ Well, we’re about to find out. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode In 2020 we were hit with a global pandemic that completely brought the property market to a grinding halt.  So naturally people were questioning what this meant for the 18 year property cycle.  But once the property market was back up and running (and more buoyant than people expected), we were then getting asked ‘does this mean we’re at the peak of the cycle?’ If you’re new to the podcast and have no idea what the 18 year property cycle is then don’t worry because we’re going to give you a recap in this episode.  According to the average 18 year cycle, we should now be in the mid-cycle wobble phase.  But is that true or has Covid-19 changed the course? Tune in to find out.   In the news We’ve got two news stories for you this week.  The first one is a note on the evictions ban being extended again. It was due to end on the 22nd February and has been extended to the 31st March at the earliest.  Chances of it being extended again are pretty likely, even though we’re on the right path it’s still not 100% certain that we’ll be back to normal by then.  Another possible policy extension is on the stamp duty holiday. This could be extended by a further six weeks, which isn’t a huge timeframe. A lot of people will complete in time but there will also be many who slip through the net.    Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra resource is a book that Rob B has been reading.  The book was actually a recommendation from a YouTuber called Ali Abdaal and it’s a book called ‘A Million Miles in a Thousand Years’ by Donald Miller.  It’s the story of a writer who was approached by Hollywood screenwriters who wanted to tell his life story.  But when they started putting it together it turned out that it wasn’t very interesting or inspiring and that really made Donald reflect on his life and he decided to live a better story.  In a way it really resonates with the type of reflection that we’ve all gone through over the past year and how we can live a better life when we come out of the coronavirus pandemic on the other side.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP415: Where are we in the 18 Year Property Cycle? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re taking a look at where we are in the 18 year property cycle Whether you’re a new or experienced investor, the 18 year property cycle is something that you should know like the back of your hand.  For years it’s helped investors determine when they’d be most likely to invest in property and when they’re going to wait it out.  We get asked all the time ‘where are we in the 18 year property cycle?’ and even more so at the minute, ‘is the cycle broken due to Covid-19?’ Well, we’re about to find out. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode In 2020 we were hit with a global pandemic that completely brought the property market to a grinding halt.  So naturally people were questioning what this meant for the 18 year property cycle.  But once the property market was back up and running (and more buoyant than people expected), we were then getting asked ‘does this mean we’re at the peak of the cycle?’ If you’re new to the podcast and have no idea what the 18 year property cycle is then don’t worry because we’re going to give you a recap in this episode.  According to the average 18 year cycle, we should now be in the mid-cycle wobble phase.  But is that true or has Covid-19 changed the course? Tune in to find out.   In the news We’ve got two news stories for you this week.  The first one is a note on the evictions ban being extended again. It was due to end on the 22nd February and has been extended to the 31st March at the earliest.  Chances of it being extended again are pretty likely, even though we’re on the right path it’s still not 100% certain that we’ll be back to normal by then.  Another possible policy extension is on the stamp duty holiday. This could be extended by a further six weeks, which isn’t a huge timeframe. A lot of people will complete in time but there will also be many who slip through the net.    Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra resource is a book that Rob B has been reading.  The book was actually a recommendation from a YouTuber called Ali Abdaal and it’s a book called ‘A Million Miles in a Thousand Years’ by Donald Miller.  It’s the story of a writer who was approached by Hollywood screenwriters who wanted to tell his life story.  But when they started putting it together it turned out that it wasn’t very interesting or inspiring and that really made Donald reflect on his life and he decided to live a better story.  In a way it really resonates with the type of reflection that we’ve all gone through over the past year and how we can live a better life when we come out of the coronavirus pandemic on the other side.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re taking a look at where we are in the 18 year property cycle

Whether you’re a new or experienced investor, the 18 year property cycle is something that you should know like the back of your hand. 

For years it’s helped investors determine when they’d be most likely to invest in property and when they’re going to wait it out. 

We get asked all the time ‘where are we in the 18 year property cycle?’ and even more so at the minute, ‘is the cycle broken due to Covid-19?’

Well, we’re about to find out.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

In 2020 we were hit with a global pandemic that completely brought the property market to a grinding halt. 

So naturally people were questioning what this meant for the 18 year property cycle. 

But once the property market was back up and running (and more buoyant than people expected), we were then getting asked ‘does this mean we’re at the peak of the cycle?’

If you’re new to the podcast and have no idea what the 18 year property cycle is then don’t worry because we’re going to give you a recap in this episode. 

According to the average 18 year cycle, we should now be in the mid-cycle wobble phase. 

But is that true or has Covid-19 changed the course?

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news

We’ve got two news stories for you this week. 

The first one is a note on the evictions ban being extended again. It was due to end on the 22nd February and has been extended to the 31st March at the earliest. 

Chances of it being extended again are pretty likely, even though we’re on the right path it’s still not 100% certain that we’ll be back to normal by then. 

Another possible policy extension is on the stamp duty holiday. This could be extended by a further six weeks, which isn’t a huge timeframe. A lot of people will complete in time but there will also be many who slip through the net. 

 

Hub extra

This week’s Hub Extra resource is a book that Rob B has been reading. 

The book was actually a recommendation from a YouTuber called Ali Abdaal and it’s a book called ‘A Million Miles in a Thousand Years’ by Donald Miller. 

It’s the story of a writer who was approached by Hollywood screenwriters who wanted to tell his life story. 

But when they started putting it together it turned out that it wasn’t very interesting or inspiring and that really made Donald reflect on his life and he decided to live a better story. 

In a way it really resonates with the type of reflection that we’ve all gone through over the past year and how we can live a better life when we come out of the coronavirus pandemic on the other side.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1371 ASK273: Should I take equity out of my home? PLUS: Can I buy now and remortgage later? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask273-should-i-take-equity-out-of-my-home-plus-ca It’s Tuesday and that means Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener questions. The first question this week comes from Florence. She’s thinking of remortgaging her property as she has around £190,000 of equity tied up.  However, she doesn’t know if she should pay the penalty to get out of her mortgage now, which will be around £1,040, or wait two years when her fixed mortgage rate is finished. She doesn’t yet know which route she should choose, but if she was to release the equity, she wants to try and beat the stamp duty fees coming back into play.  Next we’ve got Martin calling from Hong Kong.  Since he’s been listening to the podcast he’s purchased one small property in the UK with cash. He’s wanting to buy more properties in the UK and with being based abroad (and the current coronavirus situation), buying in cash seems to be easier than buying with a mortgage.  After listening to the podcast and Rob & Rob’s views on leverage, he wants to know if he bought a property with cash, could he then take out a mortgage on it in a year or two?  Is this a possible idea and is it beneficial? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK273: Should I take equity out of my home? PLUS: Can I buy now and remortgage later? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and that means Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener questions. The first question this week comes from Florence. She’s thinking of remortgaging her property as she has around £190,000 of equity tied up.  However, she doesn’t know if she should pay the penalty to get out of her mortgage now, which will be around £1,040, or wait two years when her fixed mortgage rate is finished. She doesn’t yet know which route she should choose, but if she was to release the equity, she wants to try and beat the stamp duty fees coming back into play.  Next we’ve got Martin calling from Hong Kong.  Since he’s been listening to the podcast he’s purchased one small property in the UK with cash. He’s wanting to buy more properties in the UK and with being based abroad (and the current coronavirus situation), buying in cash seems to be easier than buying with a mortgage.  After listening to the podcast and Rob & Rob’s views on leverage, he wants to know if he bought a property with cash, could he then take out a mortgage on it in a year or two?  Is this a possible idea and is it beneficial? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and that means Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener questions.

The first question this week comes from Florence.

She’s thinking of remortgaging her property as she has around £190,000 of equity tied up. 

However, she doesn’t know if she should pay the penalty to get out of her mortgage now, which will be around £1,040, or wait two years when her fixed mortgage rate is finished.

She doesn’t yet know which route she should choose, but if she was to release the equity, she wants to try and beat the stamp duty fees coming back into play. 

Next we’ve got Martin calling from Hong Kong. 

Since he’s been listening to the podcast he’s purchased one small property in the UK with cash.

He’s wanting to buy more properties in the UK and with being based abroad (and the current coronavirus situation), buying in cash seems to be easier than buying with a mortgage. 

After listening to the podcast and Rob & Rob’s views on leverage, he wants to know if he bought a property with cash, could he then take out a mortgage on it in a year or two? 

Is this a possible idea and is it beneficial?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 530 TPP414: QE could dramatically change property prices...so why is no-one talking about it? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp414-qe-could-dramatically-change-property-price This week we’re exploring how QE could dramatically change property prices QE (short for Quantitative Easing) is currently at record levels that have never been seen before.  The approach has discreetly been changed by the government, so as a property investor you must understand what’s going on. And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s podcast episode. By the end of this episode you’ll know exactly what QE is and how to take advantage of it. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode We get it, QE sounds really boring and while it’s really complicated... it’s also incredibly important. For us, it’s important that you understand QE just as much as you understand leverage or inflation, it’s a core concept to long-term property investing. Here’s what Rob & Rob are be covering on today’s episode on QE: What is QE? Amounts of QE The effects of QE (pre-2020) Asset price inflation since 2009  Why is 2020 QE different? What is the likely effect? What can you do about it? This is going to be an episode that may frazzle your brain a little so you might want to grab a pen and paper and take notes. You may even want to listen to it a couple of times to wrap your head around it but we promise it will be worth your while.   In the news A major news story in the property world this week comes from the BBC. ‘Cladding: Extra £3.5bn for unsafe buildings ‘too little, too late’.’ There’s another issue with the cladding scandal - and that’s the clarity around who it does (and doesn’t) help. And that’s because the government has stated that this funding is applicable to buildings over 18m high. So if you live in a development below 18m, the funding won’t help you, but there will be low cost loans available.  We don’t think this is the end of this ongoing battle. We’ll be keeping an eye on further developments.    Hub extra For Hub Extra this week The Robs are recommending a tool they’ve both been using since the first lockdown.  Rob B used to work on an iPad Pro because he travelled around a lot. But like most people, he’s been stuck at home and this meant the iPad wasn’t an ideal set-up.  So, he invested in a widescreen monitor. So we’re keeping it simple and recommending the very basic widescreen monitor itself. It can increase your productivity when you’re used to working on a laptop or iPad - and as you know… we’re ALL about the increase in productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP414: QE could dramatically change property prices...so why is no-one talking about it? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re exploring how QE could dramatically change property prices QE (short for Quantitative Easing) is currently at record levels that have never been seen before.  The approach has discreetly been changed by the government, so as a property investor you must understand what’s going on. And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s podcast episode. By the end of this episode you’ll know exactly what QE is and how to take advantage of it. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode We get it, QE sounds really boring and while it’s really complicated... it’s also incredibly important. For us, it’s important that you understand QE just as much as you understand leverage or inflation, it’s a core concept to long-term property investing. Here’s what Rob & Rob are be covering on today’s episode on QE: What is QE? Amounts of QE The effects of QE (pre-2020) Asset price inflation since 2009  Why is 2020 QE different? What is the likely effect? What can you do about it? This is going to be an episode that may frazzle your brain a little so you might want to grab a pen and paper and take notes. You may even want to listen to it a couple of times to wrap your head around it but we promise it will be worth your while.   In the news A major news story in the property world this week comes from the BBC. ‘Cladding: Extra £3.5bn for unsafe buildings ‘too little, too late’.’ There’s another issue with the cladding scandal - and that’s the clarity around who it does (and doesn’t) help. And that’s because the government has stated that this funding is applicable to buildings over 18m high. So if you live in a development below 18m, the funding won’t help you, but there will be low cost loans available.  We don’t think this is the end of this ongoing battle. We’ll be keeping an eye on further developments.    Hub extra For Hub Extra this week The Robs are recommending a tool they’ve both been using since the first lockdown.  Rob B used to work on an iPad Pro because he travelled around a lot. But like most people, he’s been stuck at home and this meant the iPad wasn’t an ideal set-up.  So, he invested in a widescreen monitor. So we’re keeping it simple and recommending the very basic widescreen monitor itself. It can increase your productivity when you’re used to working on a laptop or iPad - and as you know… we’re ALL about the increase in productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re exploring how QE could dramatically change property prices

QE (short for Quantitative Easing) is currently at record levels that have never been seen before. 

The approach has discreetly been changed by the government, so as a property investor you must understand what’s going on.

And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s podcast episode.

By the end of this episode you’ll know exactly what QE is and how to take advantage of it.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

We get it, QE sounds really boring and while it’s really complicated... it’s also incredibly important.

For us, it’s important that you understand QE just as much as you understand leverage or inflation, it’s a core concept to long-term property investing.

Here’s what Rob & Rob are be covering on today’s episode on QE:

  • What is QE?
  • Amounts of QE
  • The effects of QE (pre-2020)
  • Asset price inflation since 2009 
  • Why is 2020 QE different?
  • What is the likely effect?
  • What can you do about it?

This is going to be an episode that may frazzle your brain a little so you might want to grab a pen and paper and take notes.

You may even want to listen to it a couple of times to wrap your head around it but we promise it will be worth your while.

 

In the news

A major news story in the property world this week comes from the BBC. ‘Cladding: Extra £3.5bn for unsafe buildings ‘too little, too late’.’

There’s another issue with the cladding scandal - and that’s the clarity around who it does (and doesn’t) help. And that’s because the government has stated that this funding is applicable to buildings over 18m high.

So if you live in a development below 18m, the funding won’t help you, but there will be low cost loans available. 

We don’t think this is the end of this ongoing battle. We’ll be keeping an eye on further developments. 

 

Hub extra

For Hub Extra this week The Robs are recommending a tool they’ve both been using since the first lockdown. 

Rob B used to work on an iPad Pro because he travelled around a lot. But like most people, he’s been stuck at home and this meant the iPad wasn’t an ideal set-up. 

So, he invested in a widescreen monitor.

So we’re keeping it simple and recommending the very basic widescreen monitor itself. It can increase your productivity when you’re used to working on a laptop or iPad - and as you know… we’re ALL about the increase in productivity.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1552 ASK272: I’ve made an offer but not heard back – what should I do? PLUS: Should I buy the freehold? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask272-i-ve-made-an-offer-but-not-heard-back-what Rob & Rob are back again with another two great questions to answer. Up first we’ve got Jess.  She put in an offer on a flat and got a response from the vendor that they wanted something a bit closer to the asking price. Jess then put in a counter offer, all cash, £2,500 under the asking price.  In most cases this would be a pretty decent offer that’s likely to get snapped up with the ability to move fast on it.  However, Jess still hasn’t received an answer from the vendor. She hasn’t had her offer accepted or rejected and is questioning if he’s not a serious seller and should she just move on.  The second question this week comes from Neale who has a question about freehold. He has a one bedroom buy-to-let apartment which is one of five within the development.  It had previously been poorly managed and recently Neale and fellow landlords took over the management. The freeholder has recently indicated that they’re willing to sell the freehold to the five apartments.  All five parties are keen to proceed, but Neale wants to know if there’s any real benefit to owning part of the freehold? Will the value of the properties increase if he owned the freehold? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK272: I’ve made an offer but not heard back – what should I do? PLUS: Should I buy the freehold? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another two great questions to answer. Up first we’ve got Jess.  She put in an offer on a flat and got a response from the vendor that they wanted something a bit closer to the asking price. Jess then put in a counter offer, all cash, £2,500 under the asking price.  In most cases this would be a pretty decent offer that’s likely to get snapped up with the ability to move fast on it.  However, Jess still hasn’t received an answer from the vendor. She hasn’t had her offer accepted or rejected and is questioning if he’s not a serious seller and should she just move on.  The second question this week comes from Neale who has a question about freehold. He has a one bedroom buy-to-let apartment which is one of five within the development.  It had previously been poorly managed and recently Neale and fellow landlords took over the management. The freeholder has recently indicated that they’re willing to sell the freehold to the five apartments.  All five parties are keen to proceed, but Neale wants to know if there’s any real benefit to owning part of the freehold? Will the value of the properties increase if he owned the freehold? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another two great questions to answer.

Up first we’ve got Jess. 

She put in an offer on a flat and got a response from the vendor that they wanted something a bit closer to the asking price. Jess then put in a counter offer, all cash, £2,500 under the asking price. 

In most cases this would be a pretty decent offer that’s likely to get snapped up with the ability to move fast on it. 

However, Jess still hasn’t received an answer from the vendor. She hasn’t had her offer accepted or rejected and is questioning if he’s not a serious seller and should she just move on. 

The second question this week comes from Neale who has a question about freehold.

He has a one bedroom buy-to-let apartment which is one of five within the development. 

It had previously been poorly managed and recently Neale and fellow landlords took over the management. The freeholder has recently indicated that they’re willing to sell the freehold to the five apartments. 

All five parties are keen to proceed, but Neale wants to know if there’s any real benefit to owning part of the freehold?

Will the value of the properties increase if he owned the freehold?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 462 TPP413: Why Predictions Are Rubbish https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp413-why-predictions-are-crap This week we’re exploring why predictions are crap Nine times out of ten you’ll listen to expert predictions.  But, believe it or not, they’re not always right! So this week on The Property Podcast we’re going back in time to take a look at what predictions have been made by both Rob & Rob, and other industry experts, and seeing whether they were right or wrong. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode At the beginning of January Rob & Rob shared their 2021 predictions podcast episode and a few weeks later did their 2021 property hotspot predictions. But even though The Robs like making predictions and going back to review them, they also dislike them. That’s because predictions can sometimes be wildly inaccurate and if you take them too seriously, it can lead you in the wrong direction.  So in this episode Rob & Rob are going to go back and take a look at some significant years in property, take a look at what happened in those years and see what various people predicted was going to happen.  As they go through this episode they’ll be picking out patterns that’ll be worth keeping in mind as you review predictions in the future.   In the news This week’s news story comes from This is Money and the headline reads ‘Pets in lets: Government makes it harder to impose ‘blanket bans’ on tenants having animals’.  From reading the article, it makes it sound as though you now have to accept tenants with pets by default and have to object case by case if you don’t want pets in your property.  But like any good old headline, that’s not the case. There’s simply a new clause that’s been put into the government's standard AST.     AOB has moved You may have noticed that this week there was an extra episode of our Any Other Business podcast.  We’ve decided to now kick start your week the right way and you can now catch the latest podcast episodes on a Monday morning via your favourite podcast app.  But don’t worry, if you prefer to watch your podcasts, each episode will be going live on YouTube every Sunday so you can unwind, put your feet up with a brew and get ready for the week ahead. And don’t forget about our weekly free webinars where you can learn everything you need to know about investing in property in just 30 minutes and walk away with plenty of free resources after the session to continue your learning.   Hub extra We’ve got a new podcast recommendation for you this week. No, don’t worry, Rob & Rob haven’t started another podcast, but this one is from someone who often makes an appearance on The Property Podcast.  You may remember Sarah who’s one of the investors that we try to catch up with at least once a year to find out how her investment journey is going.  Well, she now has her own podcast called ‘Conning The Con’. It’s all about conning a con artist and it’s a super entertaining listen.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP413: Why Predictions Are Rubbish full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re exploring why predictions are crap Nine times out of ten you’ll listen to expert predictions.  But, believe it or not, they’re not always right! So this week on The Property Podcast we’re going back in time to take a look at what predictions have been made by both Rob & Rob, and other industry experts, and seeing whether they were right or wrong. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode At the beginning of January Rob & Rob shared their 2021 predictions podcast episode and a few weeks later did their 2021 property hotspot predictions. But even though The Robs like making predictions and going back to review them, they also dislike them. That’s because predictions can sometimes be wildly inaccurate and if you take them too seriously, it can lead you in the wrong direction.  So in this episode Rob & Rob are going to go back and take a look at some significant years in property, take a look at what happened in those years and see what various people predicted was going to happen.  As they go through this episode they’ll be picking out patterns that’ll be worth keeping in mind as you review predictions in the future.   In the news This week’s news story comes from This is Money and the headline reads ‘Pets in lets: Government makes it harder to impose ‘blanket bans’ on tenants having animals’.  From reading the article, it makes it sound as though you now have to accept tenants with pets by default and have to object case by case if you don’t want pets in your property.  But like any good old headline, that’s not the case. There’s simply a new clause that’s been put into the government's standard AST.     AOB has moved You may have noticed that this week there was an extra episode of our Any Other Business podcast.  We’ve decided to now kick start your week the right way and you can now catch the latest podcast episodes on a Monday morning via your favourite podcast app.  But don’t worry, if you prefer to watch your podcasts, each episode will be going live on YouTube every Sunday so you can unwind, put your feet up with a brew and get ready for the week ahead. And don’t forget about our weekly free webinars where you can learn everything you need to know about investing in property in just 30 minutes and walk away with plenty of free resources after the session to continue your learning.   Hub extra We’ve got a new podcast recommendation for you this week. No, don’t worry, Rob & Rob haven’t started another podcast, but this one is from someone who often makes an appearance on The Property Podcast.  You may remember Sarah who’s one of the investors that we try to catch up with at least once a year to find out how her investment journey is going.  Well, she now has her own podcast called ‘Conning The Con’. It’s all about conning a con artist and it’s a super entertaining listen.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re exploring why predictions are crap

Nine times out of ten you’ll listen to expert predictions. 

But, believe it or not, they’re not always right!

So this week on The Property Podcast we’re going back in time to take a look at what predictions have been made by both Rob & Rob, and other industry experts, and seeing whether they were right or wrong.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

At the beginning of January Rob & Rob shared their 2021 predictions podcast episode and a few weeks later did their 2021 property hotspot predictions.

But even though The Robs like making predictions and going back to review them, they also dislike them.

That’s because predictions can sometimes be wildly inaccurate and if you take them too seriously, it can lead you in the wrong direction. 

So in this episode Rob & Rob are going to go back and take a look at some significant years in property, take a look at what happened in those years and see what various people predicted was going to happen. 

As they go through this episode they’ll be picking out patterns that’ll be worth keeping in mind as you review predictions in the future.

 

In the news

This week’s news story comes from This is Money and the headline reads ‘Pets in lets: Government makes it harder to impose ‘blanket bans’ on tenants having animals’. 

From reading the article, it makes it sound as though you now have to accept tenants with pets by default and have to object case by case if you don’t want pets in your property. 

But like any good old headline, that’s not the case. There’s simply a new clause that’s been put into the government's standard AST.  

 

AOB has moved

You may have noticed that this week there was an extra episode of our Any Other Business podcast. 

We’ve decided to now kick start your week the right way and you can now catch the latest podcast episodes on a Monday morning via your favourite podcast app. 

But don’t worry, if you prefer to watch your podcasts, each episode will be going live on YouTube every Sunday so you can unwind, put your feet up with a brew and get ready for the week ahead.

And don’t forget about our weekly free webinars where you can learn everything you need to know about investing in property in just 30 minutes and walk away with plenty of free resources after the session to continue your learning.

 

Hub extra

We’ve got a new podcast recommendation for you this week. No, don’t worry, Rob & Rob haven’t started another podcast, but this one is from someone who often makes an appearance on The Property Podcast. 

You may remember Sarah who’s one of the investors that we try to catch up with at least once a year to find out how her investment journey is going. 

Well, she now has her own podcast called ‘Conning The Con’. It’s all about conning a con artist and it’s a super entertaining listen.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1340 ASK271: I’ve had great growth - now should I sell or rent? PLUS: How do I get a job in lettings? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask271-i-ve-had-great-growth-now-should-i-sell-or Welcome back to another fun filled episode of Ask Rob & Rob. We’ve got another two great questions to answer, so let’s get stuck in. First up we’ve got Des who has a question about a property he already owns.  He previously bought it 15 years ago for around £80,000 and it’s now worth around £200,000.  The property is currently mortgaged at £150,000 as Des has previously released equity to invest elsewhere.  Des wants to know whether, after such good growth, he should sell it or rent it out?  The next question is from Imran who’s looking for a helping hand in getting his foot in the door of a letting agent.  He’s currently studying for a property qualification but has had no luck so far with the jobs he’s been applying for.  So naturally, he’s turned to Rob & Rob to see if they have any advice on how he can stand out from the crowd when trying to get a job in lettings. If you’re in similar positions as Des and Imran, then this is an episode for you.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK271: I’ve had great growth - now should I sell or rent? PLUS: How do I get a job in lettings? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another fun filled episode of Ask Rob & Rob. We’ve got another two great questions to answer, so let’s get stuck in. First up we’ve got Des who has a question about a property he already owns.  He previously bought it 15 years ago for around £80,000 and it’s now worth around £200,000.  The property is currently mortgaged at £150,000 as Des has previously released equity to invest elsewhere.  Des wants to know whether, after such good growth, he should sell it or rent it out?  The next question is from Imran who’s looking for a helping hand in getting his foot in the door of a letting agent.  He’s currently studying for a property qualification but has had no luck so far with the jobs he’s been applying for.  So naturally, he’s turned to Rob & Rob to see if they have any advice on how he can stand out from the crowd when trying to get a job in lettings. If you’re in similar positions as Des and Imran, then this is an episode for you.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another fun filled episode of Ask Rob & Rob. We’ve got another two great questions to answer, so let’s get stuck in.

First up we’ve got Des who has a question about a property he already owns. 

He previously bought it 15 years ago for around £80,000 and it’s now worth around £200,000. 

The property is currently mortgaged at £150,000 as Des has previously released equity to invest elsewhere. 

Des wants to know whether, after such good growth, he should sell it or rent it out? 

The next question is from Imran who’s looking for a helping hand in getting his foot in the door of a letting agent. 

He’s currently studying for a property qualification but has had no luck so far with the jobs he’s been applying for. 

So naturally, he’s turned to Rob & Rob to see if they have any advice on how he can stand out from the crowd when trying to get a job in lettings.

If you’re in similar positions as Des and Imran, then this is an episode for you.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 508 TPP412: February Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp412-february-market-update Here’s what the February market update has in store for you Hold onto your seats because this February market update is a good one. Just to give you a taster of what’s to come on this week’s episode, The Robs have got some mortgage news, they’re discussing the best performing cities of 2020 and they’ve got positive news on the cladding crisis.  Certainly topics you’ve all been waiting to hear about for a while so let’s get stuck into the February market update. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Even though it’s only been a few weeks, there’s a lot to cover in today’s update.  Rob & Rob kick things off by taking a look at the December Hometrack report which covers the whole of 2020. To everyone’s surprise, house prices were up by 4.3% which is a huge increase.  The Robs are also talking about: Top performing cities of 2020 Falling city rents More mortgage products Stamp duty Cladding Scottish Help To Buy And naturally The Robs will go into depth on each topic so we won’t give too much away. Make sure you tune into the February market update.   Free education If you’re looking to get started on your buy-to-let journey, or are wanting a refresher of the basics then we’ve got just the thing for you.  Every week we host a number of free webinars at different times to suit your schedule. You can learn everything you need to know about investing in property in just 30 minutes. Plus, you’ll also walk away with plenty of free resources after the session to continue your learning. Make sure you book your free virtual place today to get started. We look forward to seeing you there.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP412: February Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Here’s what the February market update has in store for you Hold onto your seats because this February market update is a good one. Just to give you a taster of what’s to come on this week’s episode, The Robs have got some mortgage news, they’re discussing the best performing cities of 2020 and they’ve got positive news on the cladding crisis.  Certainly topics you’ve all been waiting to hear about for a while so let’s get stuck into the February market update. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Even though it’s only been a few weeks, there’s a lot to cover in today’s update.  Rob & Rob kick things off by taking a look at the December Hometrack report which covers the whole of 2020. To everyone’s surprise, house prices were up by 4.3% which is a huge increase.  The Robs are also talking about: Top performing cities of 2020 Falling city rents More mortgage products Stamp duty Cladding Scottish Help To Buy And naturally The Robs will go into depth on each topic so we won’t give too much away. Make sure you tune into the February market update.   Free education If you’re looking to get started on your buy-to-let journey, or are wanting a refresher of the basics then we’ve got just the thing for you.  Every week we host a number of free webinars at different times to suit your schedule. You can learn everything you need to know about investing in property in just 30 minutes. Plus, you’ll also walk away with plenty of free resources after the session to continue your learning. Make sure you book your free virtual place today to get started. We look forward to seeing you there.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Here’s what the February market update has in store for you

Hold onto your seats because this February market update is a good one.

Just to give you a taster of what’s to come on this week’s episode, The Robs have got some mortgage news, they’re discussing the best performing cities of 2020 and they’ve got positive news on the cladding crisis. 

Certainly topics you’ve all been waiting to hear about for a while so let’s get stuck into the February market update.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

Even though it’s only been a few weeks, there’s a lot to cover in today’s update. 

Rob & Rob kick things off by taking a look at the December Hometrack report which covers the whole of 2020. To everyone’s surprise, house prices were up by 4.3% which is a huge increase. 

The Robs are also talking about:

  • Top performing cities of 2020
  • Falling city rents
  • More mortgage products
  • Stamp duty
  • Cladding
  • Scottish Help To Buy

And naturally The Robs will go into depth on each topic so we won’t give too much away.

Make sure you tune into the February market update.

 

Free education

If you’re looking to get started on your buy-to-let journey, or are wanting a refresher of the basics then we’ve got just the thing for you. 

Every week we host a number of free webinars at different times to suit your schedule. You can learn everything you need to know about investing in property in just 30 minutes.

Plus, you’ll also walk away with plenty of free resources after the session to continue your learning.

Make sure you book your free virtual place today to get started. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1067 ASK270: How do you repay an interest-only mortgage? PLUS: Is a periodic or fixed-term contract better? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask270-how-do-you-repay-an-interest-only-mortgage This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got a question on mortgages and another question on tenancy agreements..  Our first mortgage related question comes from Martin in Ireland.  Martin is wanting a bit of advice on interest-only mortgages. He’s looking to purchase his first property with an interest-only mortgage as he knows he’ll have more of a monthly rental income.  However, he’s a bit unsure as to how he actually pays that loan back in the long-term, say 20-25 years down the line.  Ideally he would like to allow his rental income to accumulate so that he can purchase a second property and keep that cycle going to build up a portfolio.  But he’s concerned that when it comes down to it, he’ll have several mortgages he’ll need to pay off and isn’t sure how he’ll do it.  Next we’ve got Luke who’s in Hong Kong! He’s just about to complete on his third buy-to-let property in the UK and is wanting some advice on tenancy agreements. Luke wants to know if after a fixed-term contract is up, should he allow the tenancy agreement to roll over to a periodic tenancy, or should he renew the fixed-term contracts every time?  He’s wondering if there are pros and cons to both or if one is better than the other. Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK270: How do you repay an interest-only mortgage? PLUS: Is a periodic or fixed-term contract better? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got a question on mortgages and another question on tenancy agreements..  Our first mortgage related question comes from Martin in Ireland.  Martin is wanting a bit of advice on interest-only mortgages. He’s looking to purchase his first property with an interest-only mortgage as he knows he’ll have more of a monthly rental income.  However, he’s a bit unsure as to how he actually pays that loan back in the long-term, say 20-25 years down the line.  Ideally he would like to allow his rental income to accumulate so that he can purchase a second property and keep that cycle going to build up a portfolio.  But he’s concerned that when it comes down to it, he’ll have several mortgages he’ll need to pay off and isn’t sure how he’ll do it.  Next we’ve got Luke who’s in Hong Kong! He’s just about to complete on his third buy-to-let property in the UK and is wanting some advice on tenancy agreements. Luke wants to know if after a fixed-term contract is up, should he allow the tenancy agreement to roll over to a periodic tenancy, or should he renew the fixed-term contracts every time?  He’s wondering if there are pros and cons to both or if one is better than the other. Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got a question on mortgages and another question on tenancy agreements.. 

Our first mortgage related question comes from Martin in Ireland. 

Martin is wanting a bit of advice on interest-only mortgages. He’s looking to purchase his first property with an interest-only mortgage as he knows he’ll have more of a monthly rental income. 

However, he’s a bit unsure as to how he actually pays that loan back in the long-term, say 20-25 years down the line. 

Ideally he would like to allow his rental income to accumulate so that he can purchase a second property and keep that cycle going to build up a portfolio. 

But he’s concerned that when it comes down to it, he’ll have several mortgages he’ll need to pay off and isn’t sure how he’ll do it. 

Next we’ve got Luke who’s in Hong Kong!

He’s just about to complete on his third buy-to-let property in the UK and is wanting some advice on tenancy agreements.

Luke wants to know if after a fixed-term contract is up, should he allow the tenancy agreement to roll over to a periodic tenancy, or should he renew the fixed-term contracts every time? 

He’s wondering if there are pros and cons to both or if one is better than the other.

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 592 TPP411: The best places to invest in 2021 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp411-the-best-places-to-invest-in-2021 Where are the best places to invest in 2021? It’s one of our favourite podcast episodes of the year... where should you invest in property 2021? We do it every year - and this year is no different. Rob & Rob are sharing their best places to invest in property in 2021 and there’s even a few surprises thrown in there. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode We’re doing things a tad differently this year.  We usually unveil the top five cities we believe investors should be investing in. But this year, we’re giving you what we think are four safe bets and four outside picks, just to keep things interesting.  So here they are: Safe bets: Nottingham Liverpool  Leeds Greater Manchester Outside picks: Home counties Sheffield Belfast Derby We recommend particular areas through thorough research and due diligence. And while we’ll be focusing our own investment efforts here and sourcing deals for our Property Hub Invest clients in these locations, that doesn’t mean they’re the right places for you.  We recommend that you do your own research before committing to any investment. So, there you have it. Make sure you tune into the podcast to find out why Rob & Rob have chosen these locations to invest in this year.    In the news This week’s news story comes from Rightmove saying, ‘housing market sees busiest ever start to a year’.  Even despite the stamp duty holiday, this is still very impressive with Rightmove recording a 30% increase in just website visits compared to last year.  Not to mention people contacting estate agents about a property to buy is also 11% higher than at the start of 2020, and those enquiring about a property to rent is up by 22%. Certainly a very encouraging sign for the housing market at the beginning of a year.   Hub Extra If today’s podcast episode on where to invest in 2021 wasn’t enough for you then you’re in luck. We’ve also got a YouTube video sharing our 2021 hotspots and The Robs have covered them in a slightly different way - and there’s plenty of people getting involved in the comments.  So make sure you go give that a watch as well.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP411: The best places to invest in 2021 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Where are the best places to invest in 2021? It’s one of our favourite podcast episodes of the year... where should you invest in property 2021? We do it every year - and this year is no different. Rob & Rob are sharing their best places to invest in property in 2021 and there’s even a few surprises thrown in there. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode We’re doing things a tad differently this year.  We usually unveil the top five cities we believe investors should be investing in. But this year, we’re giving you what we think are four safe bets and four outside picks, just to keep things interesting.  So here they are: Safe bets: Nottingham Liverpool  Leeds Greater Manchester Outside picks: Home counties Sheffield Belfast Derby We recommend particular areas through thorough research and due diligence. And while we’ll be focusing our own investment efforts here and sourcing deals for our Property Hub Invest clients in these locations, that doesn’t mean they’re the right places for you.  We recommend that you do your own research before committing to any investment. So, there you have it. Make sure you tune into the podcast to find out why Rob & Rob have chosen these locations to invest in this year.    In the news This week’s news story comes from Rightmove saying, ‘housing market sees busiest ever start to a year’.  Even despite the stamp duty holiday, this is still very impressive with Rightmove recording a 30% increase in just website visits compared to last year.  Not to mention people contacting estate agents about a property to buy is also 11% higher than at the start of 2020, and those enquiring about a property to rent is up by 22%. Certainly a very encouraging sign for the housing market at the beginning of a year.   Hub Extra If today’s podcast episode on where to invest in 2021 wasn’t enough for you then you’re in luck. We’ve also got a YouTube video sharing our 2021 hotspots and The Robs have covered them in a slightly different way - and there’s plenty of people getting involved in the comments.  So make sure you go give that a watch as well.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Where are the best places to invest in 2021?

It’s one of our favourite podcast episodes of the year... where should you invest in property 2021?

We do it every year - and this year is no different. Rob & Rob are sharing their best places to invest in property in 2021 and there’s even a few surprises thrown in there.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

We’re doing things a tad differently this year. 

We usually unveil the top five cities we believe investors should be investing in. But this year, we’re giving you what we think are four safe bets and four outside picks, just to keep things interesting. 

So here they are:

Safe bets:

  1. Nottingham
  2. Liverpool 
  3. Leeds
  4. Greater Manchester

Outside picks:

  1. Home counties
  2. Sheffield
  3. Belfast
  4. Derby

We recommend particular areas through thorough research and due diligence. And while we’ll be focusing our own investment efforts here and sourcing deals for our Property Hub Invest clients in these locations, that doesn’t mean they’re the right places for you. 

We recommend that you do your own research before committing to any investment.

So, there you have it. Make sure you tune into the podcast to find out why Rob & Rob have chosen these locations to invest in this year. 

 

In the news

This week’s news story comes from Rightmove saying, ‘housing market sees busiest ever start to a year’. 

Even despite the stamp duty holiday, this is still very impressive with Rightmove recording a 30% increase in just website visits compared to last year. 

Not to mention people contacting estate agents about a property to buy is also 11% higher than at the start of 2020, and those enquiring about a property to rent is up by 22%.

Certainly a very encouraging sign for the housing market at the beginning of a year.

 

Hub Extra

If today’s podcast episode on where to invest in 2021 wasn’t enough for you then you’re in luck.

We’ve also got a YouTube video sharing our 2021 hotspots and The Robs have covered them in a slightly different way - and there’s plenty of people getting involved in the comments. 

So make sure you go give that a watch as well.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1424 ASK269: I want to buy a home but I’m scared of a crash! PLUS: Do you contribute to your ISA? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask269-i-want-to-buy-a-home-but-i-m-scared-of-a-cr We’re back again this week with another two fantastic questions from our podcast listeners.  First up we’ve got Arthur.  Arthur is looking for advice on purchasing his own residential property and getting a lodger to live with him. He’s thinking about leaving London and moving to Manchester where he can afford a two-bedroom terraced house.  However, he keeps waiting for prices to drop or for there to be a crash, but since this is going to be his residential property, should he not care as much? He wants to know if he should just go for it now, but is concerned that as soon as he does there will be a crash.  Hopefully Rob & Rob can help him with this one. Our second caller this week is Will who’s got a bit of a personal question for The Robs.  Obviously, Rob & Rob are massively into investing in property, but he wants to know if either of The Robs put money into their tax free ISAs?  Does Rob D just stick to property or does he do both? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK269: I want to buy a home but I’m scared of a crash! PLUS: Do you contribute to your ISA? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back again this week with another two fantastic questions from our podcast listeners.  First up we’ve got Arthur.  Arthur is looking for advice on purchasing his own residential property and getting a lodger to live with him. He’s thinking about leaving London and moving to Manchester where he can afford a two-bedroom terraced house.  However, he keeps waiting for prices to drop or for there to be a crash, but since this is going to be his residential property, should he not care as much? He wants to know if he should just go for it now, but is concerned that as soon as he does there will be a crash.  Hopefully Rob & Rob can help him with this one. Our second caller this week is Will who’s got a bit of a personal question for The Robs.  Obviously, Rob & Rob are massively into investing in property, but he wants to know if either of The Robs put money into their tax free ISAs?  Does Rob D just stick to property or does he do both? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back again this week with another two fantastic questions from our podcast listeners. 

First up we’ve got Arthur. 

Arthur is looking for advice on purchasing his own residential property and getting a lodger to live with him.

He’s thinking about leaving London and moving to Manchester where he can afford a two-bedroom terraced house. 

However, he keeps waiting for prices to drop or for there to be a crash, but since this is going to be his residential property, should he not care as much?

He wants to know if he should just go for it now, but is concerned that as soon as he does there will be a crash. 

Hopefully Rob & Rob can help him with this one.

Our second caller this week is Will who’s got a bit of a personal question for The Robs. 

Obviously, Rob & Rob are massively into investing in property, but he wants to know if either of The Robs put money into their tax free ISAs? 

Does Rob D just stick to property or does he do both?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 525 TPP410: Our ultimate list of business resources https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp410-our-ultimate-list-of-business-resources What are our go to business resources? Everyone always loves the episodes where we share our business resources and this week we’re going bigger and better.  There are so many business resources we’re covering in today’s episode that they might just see you through to the end of lockdown. They’re all ones that you can use and implement straight away, so let’s get going! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode As you should know by now, we’re starting a new business - our biggest project to date. And alongside this, we’ve created a new podcast - Any Other Business.  So today we’re keeping this podcast episode focused on… you guessed it - business!   Rob & Rob are sharing the business resources they use themselves, and ones which will help them on their new business journey.  We’ve got loads to get through so let’s get going. Getting started The $100 Start Up - Chris Guillebeau Tropical MBA - Podcast Google Workspace Marketing OKdork.com by Noah Kagan Digital Marketer Podcast Fiverr.com  Sales The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge your business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies - Chet Holmes Pipedrive Trello Customer service Delivering happiness A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose - Tony Hsieh Zendesk or Helpscout People Powerful - Patty McCord Upwork.com Finance The ultimate blueprint for insanely successful business - Keith J Cunningham Xero Starling Operations Traction - Gino Wickman Rockefeller Habits So, there you go, plenty to keep you busy and focused. And you’ve got a load of resources to help you build or scale your business.     In the news A record number of buy to let landlord companies set up. A pretty positive headline to start the year, so where have they all come from? According to research from Countrywide agency Hamptons, 41,700 new buy-to-let limited companies were set up in 2020. Which turns out to be a new record in a single year and a 23% increase on 2019.  Probably not a surprise considering the stamp duty holiday that came into play, saving buy-to-let landlords a small fortune.   Hub Extra If you’re wanting to learn more and get an inside perspective on what it takes to start and grow a business, then make sure you’re subscribed to the Any Other Business podcast.  And don’t forget about our YouTube channel where you can watch the raw emotions of Rob & Rob as they take you on this journey with them.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP410: Our ultimate list of business resources full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What are our go to business resources? Everyone always loves the episodes where we share our business resources and this week we’re going bigger and better.  There are so many business resources we’re covering in today’s episode that they might just see you through to the end of lockdown. They’re all ones that you can use and implement straight away, so let’s get going! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode As you should know by now, we’re starting a new business - our biggest project to date. And alongside this, we’ve created a new podcast - Any Other Business.  So today we’re keeping this podcast episode focused on… you guessed it - business!   Rob & Rob are sharing the business resources they use themselves, and ones which will help them on their new business journey.  We’ve got loads to get through so let’s get going. Getting started The $100 Start Up - Chris Guillebeau Tropical MBA - Podcast Google Workspace Marketing OKdork.com by Noah Kagan Digital Marketer Podcast Fiverr.com  Sales The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge your business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies - Chet Holmes Pipedrive Trello Customer service Delivering happiness A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose - Tony Hsieh Zendesk or Helpscout People Powerful - Patty McCord Upwork.com Finance The ultimate blueprint for insanely successful business - Keith J Cunningham Xero Starling Operations Traction - Gino Wickman Rockefeller Habits So, there you go, plenty to keep you busy and focused. And you’ve got a load of resources to help you build or scale your business.     In the news A record number of buy to let landlord companies set up. A pretty positive headline to start the year, so where have they all come from? According to research from Countrywide agency Hamptons, 41,700 new buy-to-let limited companies were set up in 2020. Which turns out to be a new record in a single year and a 23% increase on 2019.  Probably not a surprise considering the stamp duty holiday that came into play, saving buy-to-let landlords a small fortune.   Hub Extra If you’re wanting to learn more and get an inside perspective on what it takes to start and grow a business, then make sure you’re subscribed to the Any Other Business podcast.  And don’t forget about our YouTube channel where you can watch the raw emotions of Rob & Rob as they take you on this journey with them.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What are our go to business resources?

Everyone always loves the episodes where we share our business resources and this week we’re going bigger and better. 

There are so many business resources we’re covering in today’s episode that they might just see you through to the end of lockdown.

They’re all ones that you can use and implement straight away, so let’s get going!

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

As you should know by now, we’re starting a new business - our biggest project to date. And alongside this, we’ve created a new podcast - Any Other Business. 

So today we’re keeping this podcast episode focused on… you guessed it - business!  

Rob & Rob are sharing the business resources they use themselves, and ones which will help them on their new business journey. 

We’ve got loads to get through so let’s get going.

Getting started

Marketing

Sales

Customer service

People

Finance

Operations

So, there you go, plenty to keep you busy and focused.

And you’ve got a load of resources to help you build or scale your business.  

 

In the news

A record number of buy to let landlord companies set up. A pretty positive headline to start the year, so where have they all come from?

According to research from Countrywide agency Hamptons, 41,700 new buy-to-let limited companies were set up in 2020. Which turns out to be a new record in a single year and a 23% increase on 2019. 

Probably not a surprise considering the stamp duty holiday that came into play, saving buy-to-let landlords a small fortune.

 

Hub Extra

If you’re wanting to learn more and get an inside perspective on what it takes to start and grow a business, then make sure you’re subscribed to the Any Other Business podcast. 

And don’t forget about our YouTube channel where you can watch the raw emotions of Rob & Rob as they take you on this journey with them.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1865 Introducing Any Other Business https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/introducing-any-other-business Rob & Rob give you... Any Other Business We know you’ve come to know and love The Property Podcast. We’re over 400 episodes in and have spent years dedicated to dishing out all the need-to-know information on investing in property. And now we’re taking it up a gear and have launched a brand new show…  Any Other Business. You’ve learnt, or still are learning, everything there is to know about investing in property, but why not tie that in with building and growing a successful business? After all, the two go pretty much hand-in-hand and that’s where Any Other Business comes in. What is Any Other Business? There’s plenty of podcasts out there that share how to start a business. Our social media feeds are full of success stories and extravagant luxuries from those who’ve made it.  But nobody is telling the truth. Or sharing the grit and hard work it takes to get that success. We simply get the highlight reel.  That’s why we launched Any Other Business - it’s your brutally honest insight into what it takes to grow and scale a business - warts and all. You’ll hear the highs, the lows, the million pound mistakes - and everything in between as Rob & Rob prepare to make their most audacious move in business yet.  What we’ve got coming is game changing! And we want you to join us for the ride.  So buckle up, settle in, and make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel because this is also our first video podcast.  That’s right - you can listen to us via your fave podcast apps and also WATCH us on our new channel.  It’s going to be one exciting journey and we’re really looking forward to having you join us every step of the way. Here’s the link you need to find all your favourite channels - so get subscribing to be the first to know when new episodes drop.  https://aob.show/    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 Introducing Any Other Business full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob give you... Any Other Business We know you’ve come to know and love The Property Podcast. We’re over 400 episodes in and have spent years dedicated to dishing out all the need-to-know information on investing in property. And now we’re taking it up a gear and have launched a brand new show…  Any Other Business. You’ve learnt, or still are learning, everything there is to know about investing in property, but why not tie that in with building and growing a successful business? After all, the two go pretty much hand-in-hand and that’s where Any Other Business comes in. What is Any Other Business? There’s plenty of podcasts out there that share how to start a business. Our social media feeds are full of success stories and extravagant luxuries from those who’ve made it.  But nobody is telling the truth. Or sharing the grit and hard work it takes to get that success. We simply get the highlight reel.  That’s why we launched Any Other Business - it’s your brutally honest insight into what it takes to grow and scale a business - warts and all. You’ll hear the highs, the lows, the million pound mistakes - and everything in between as Rob & Rob prepare to make their most audacious move in business yet.  What we’ve got coming is game changing! And we want you to join us for the ride.  So buckle up, settle in, and make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel because this is also our first video podcast.  That’s right - you can listen to us via your fave podcast apps and also WATCH us on our new channel.  It’s going to be one exciting journey and we’re really looking forward to having you join us every step of the way. Here’s the link you need to find all your favourite channels - so get subscribing to be the first to know when new episodes drop.  https://aob.show/    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob give you... Any Other Business

We know you’ve come to know and love The Property Podcast. We’re over 400 episodes in and have spent years dedicated to dishing out all the need-to-know information on investing in property.

And now we’re taking it up a gear and have launched a brand new show…  Any Other Business.

You’ve learnt, or still are learning, everything there is to know about investing in property, but why not tie that in with building and growing a successful business?

After all, the two go pretty much hand-in-hand and that’s where Any Other Business comes in.

What is Any Other Business?

There’s plenty of podcasts out there that share how to start a business. Our social media feeds are full of success stories and extravagant luxuries from those who’ve made it. 

But nobody is telling the truth. Or sharing the grit and hard work it takes to get that success. We simply get the highlight reel. 

That’s why we launched Any Other Business - it’s your brutally honest insight into what it takes to grow and scale a business - warts and all. You’ll hear the highs, the lows, the million pound mistakes - and everything in between as Rob & Rob prepare to make their most audacious move in business yet. 

What we’ve got coming is game changing! And we want you to join us for the ride. 

So buckle up, settle in, and make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel because this is also our first video podcast. 

That’s right - you can listen to us via your fave podcast apps and also WATCH us on our new channel. 

It’s going to be one exciting journey and we’re really looking forward to having you join us every step of the way.

Here’s the link you need to find all your favourite channels - so get subscribing to be the first to know when new episodes drop. 

https://aob.show/ 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 97 ASK268: Is lack of supply the cause of high prices? PLUS: How many properties should I buy with my £100k? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask268-is-lack-of-supply-the-cause-of-high-prices This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are talking about the supply and demand of property, and they’re spending £100k of someone else's money!   Kicking us off this week we’ve got Jonathan from Manchester.  He’s wondering if The Robs have read the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence and their article on tackling the UK housing crisis.  Since reading the article Jonathan is wanting to know if the 300,000 a year housing supply target is actually the real rise in house prices or if it’s actually mostly down to interest rates? Do Rob & Rob think that the lack of supply is the real reason for higher property prices? The second question this week comes from Mary who’s new to the property podcast. Mary and her husband were looking to purchase their first property at the beginning of the first lockdown. Since then it’s fallen through due to Covid-19 so now they’re reconsidering everything.  They have a deposit of just over £100,000 and they were going to put that down towards their first residential home.  Now, they’re considering splitting it possibly two or three ways and buying a property in each of their names, one dream home and two buy-to-let properties. However, they’re currently unsure about the market and if buying a house each would have an effect on their first time buyer status, or if there would be a tax implication? What do The Robs think Mary should do? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK268: Is lack of supply the cause of high prices? PLUS: How many properties should I buy with my £100k? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are talking about the supply and demand of property, and they’re spending £100k of someone else's money!   Kicking us off this week we’ve got Jonathan from Manchester.  He’s wondering if The Robs have read the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence and their article on tackling the UK housing crisis.  Since reading the article Jonathan is wanting to know if the 300,000 a year housing supply target is actually the real rise in house prices or if it’s actually mostly down to interest rates? Do Rob & Rob think that the lack of supply is the real reason for higher property prices? The second question this week comes from Mary who’s new to the property podcast. Mary and her husband were looking to purchase their first property at the beginning of the first lockdown. Since then it’s fallen through due to Covid-19 so now they’re reconsidering everything.  They have a deposit of just over £100,000 and they were going to put that down towards their first residential home.  Now, they’re considering splitting it possibly two or three ways and buying a property in each of their names, one dream home and two buy-to-let properties. However, they’re currently unsure about the market and if buying a house each would have an effect on their first time buyer status, or if there would be a tax implication? What do The Robs think Mary should do? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are talking about the supply and demand of property, and they’re spending £100k of someone else's money!  

Kicking us off this week we’ve got Jonathan from Manchester. 

He’s wondering if The Robs have read the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence and their article on tackling the UK housing crisis. 

Since reading the article Jonathan is wanting to know if the 300,000 a year housing supply target is actually the real rise in house prices or if it’s actually mostly down to interest rates?

Do Rob & Rob think that the lack of supply is the real reason for higher property prices?

The second question this week comes from Mary who’s new to the property podcast.

Mary and her husband were looking to purchase their first property at the beginning of the first lockdown. Since then it’s fallen through due to Covid-19 so now they’re reconsidering everything. 

They have a deposit of just over £100,000 and they were going to put that down towards their first residential home. 

Now, they’re considering splitting it possibly two or three ways and buying a property in each of their names, one dream home and two buy-to-let properties.

However, they’re currently unsure about the market and if buying a house each would have an effect on their first time buyer status, or if there would be a tax implication?

What do The Robs think Mary should do?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 445 TPP409: January Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp409-january-market-update Here’s what the January market update has in store for you  It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for this January market update.  Could that much have changed in the market during the quietest month of the year?  Well, we’re about to find out. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode The January market update is a jam packed one. If you thought that the property market was going to take a few weeks off and a wind down for Christmas, you were wrong. There’s actually loads to get through today as well as some big news stories. Here’s a quick insight as to what’s going to be covered on the January market update: Stamp duty  The impacts of lockdown Big reforms around leasehold  Plus so much more but we won’t spoil it all for you.  Make sure you tune into the January market update.   Exclusive! Last week we teased that we were launching a brand new podcast - and we promised we’d reveal it all today.  So, here we go! The name of the new show is… Any Other Business. A whole podcast to do with the ins and outs, ups and downs of what it takes to build and grow a successful business.  From here on out, Rob & Rob are going to take you on their journey as they grow Property Hub and take the business to the next level. And that next level is GAME CHANGING!  And what’s more… it’s a show you can watch on YouTube too!  Watch the trailer now - it’s just gone live!  While you’re there, hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our first episodes going live tomorrow.  We’re beyond excited about this new podcast and we’re really looking forward to having you join us every step of the way.   Hub Extra There’s only one possible thing that we could recommend for this week’s Hub Extra and that is, of course, our brand new website. If you’d like to check out Any Other Business, you’ll be able to find links to all your favourite podcast providers and listen to the podcast directly there. Please feel free to give us your feedback and thoughts.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP409: January Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Here’s what the January market update has in store for you  It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for this January market update.  Could that much have changed in the market during the quietest month of the year?  Well, we’re about to find out. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode The January market update is a jam packed one. If you thought that the property market was going to take a few weeks off and a wind down for Christmas, you were wrong. There’s actually loads to get through today as well as some big news stories. Here’s a quick insight as to what’s going to be covered on the January market update: Stamp duty  The impacts of lockdown Big reforms around leasehold  Plus so much more but we won’t spoil it all for you.  Make sure you tune into the January market update.   Exclusive! Last week we teased that we were launching a brand new podcast - and we promised we’d reveal it all today.  So, here we go! The name of the new show is… Any Other Business. A whole podcast to do with the ins and outs, ups and downs of what it takes to build and grow a successful business.  From here on out, Rob & Rob are going to take you on their journey as they grow Property Hub and take the business to the next level. And that next level is GAME CHANGING!  And what’s more… it’s a show you can watch on YouTube too!  Watch the trailer now - it’s just gone live!  While you’re there, hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our first episodes going live tomorrow.  We’re beyond excited about this new podcast and we’re really looking forward to having you join us every step of the way.   Hub Extra There’s only one possible thing that we could recommend for this week’s Hub Extra and that is, of course, our brand new website. If you’d like to check out Any Other Business, you’ll be able to find links to all your favourite podcast providers and listen to the podcast directly there. Please feel free to give us your feedback and thoughts.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Here’s what the January market update has in store for you 

It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for this January market update. 

Could that much have changed in the market during the quietest month of the year? 

Well, we’re about to find out.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

The January market update is a jam packed one. If you thought that the property market was going to take a few weeks off and a wind down for Christmas, you were wrong.

There’s actually loads to get through today as well as some big news stories.

Here’s a quick insight as to what’s going to be covered on the January market update:

  • Stamp duty 
  • The impacts of lockdown
  • Big reforms around leasehold 

Plus so much more but we won’t spoil it all for you. 

Make sure you tune into the January market update.

 

Exclusive!

Last week we teased that we were launching a brand new podcast - and we promised we’d reveal it all today. 

So, here we go! The name of the new show is… Any Other Business.

A whole podcast to do with the ins and outs, ups and downs of what it takes to build and grow a successful business. 

From here on out, Rob & Rob are going to take you on their journey as they grow Property Hub and take the business to the next level. And that next level is GAME CHANGING! 

And what’s more… it’s a show you can watch on YouTube too! 

Watch the trailer now - it’s just gone live! 

While you’re there, hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our first episodes going live tomorrow. 

We’re beyond excited about this new podcast and we’re really looking forward to having you join us every step of the way.

 

Hub Extra

There’s only one possible thing that we could recommend for this week’s Hub Extra and that is, of course, our brand new website.

If you’d like to check out Any Other Business, you’ll be able to find links to all your favourite podcast providers and listen to the podcast directly there.

Please feel free to give us your feedback and thoughts.

 

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]]> 1041 ASK267: The estate agent says I can’t view without giving them a bank statement – is this right? PLUS: Should I increase the rent again? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask267-the-estate-agent-says-i-can-t-view-without Rob & Rob are back this week with another two amazing questions, one that we can’t even believe was an actual question! Our first caller this week is Kathy who has a question on viewings and proof of funds.  An estate agent has told her that she can’t view a property unless she gives them proof of funds.  Erm, excuse us, what?! Naturally she’s a bit apprehensive about this and rightly so because sending over a bank statement is highly confidential. She’s also worried that if she views multiple properties with multiple estate agents she’s going to have to do this every time.  Is this a normal thing or should Kathy look for a different estate agent? The second caller this week is Fabian.   He’s the owner of a buy-to-let property in Nottingham and he currently rents it out at £750 pcm.  Fabian thinks that he’s actually renting this property on the low side as other properties within the area are going for £800 pcm plus, his property is fully furnished.  So he wants to know what Rob & Robs thoughts are on increasing the rent, especially in the current climate - and considering his tenant always pays on time and hasn’t had any faults.  Should Fabian increase his rent for the second time in a year during a pandemic?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK267: The estate agent says I can’t view without giving them a bank statement – is this right? PLUS: Should I increase the rent again? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back this week with another two amazing questions, one that we can’t even believe was an actual question! Our first caller this week is Kathy who has a question on viewings and proof of funds.  An estate agent has told her that she can’t view a property unless she gives them proof of funds.  Erm, excuse us, what?! Naturally she’s a bit apprehensive about this and rightly so because sending over a bank statement is highly confidential. She’s also worried that if she views multiple properties with multiple estate agents she’s going to have to do this every time.  Is this a normal thing or should Kathy look for a different estate agent? The second caller this week is Fabian.   He’s the owner of a buy-to-let property in Nottingham and he currently rents it out at £750 pcm.  Fabian thinks that he’s actually renting this property on the low side as other properties within the area are going for £800 pcm plus, his property is fully furnished.  So he wants to know what Rob & Robs thoughts are on increasing the rent, especially in the current climate - and considering his tenant always pays on time and hasn’t had any faults.  Should Fabian increase his rent for the second time in a year during a pandemic?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back this week with another two amazing questions, one that we can’t even believe was an actual question!

Our first caller this week is Kathy who has a question on viewings and proof of funds. 

An estate agent has told her that she can’t view a property unless she gives them proof of funds. 

Erm, excuse us, what?!

Naturally she’s a bit apprehensive about this and rightly so because sending over a bank statement is highly confidential. She’s also worried that if she views multiple properties with multiple estate agents she’s going to have to do this every time. 

Is this a normal thing or should Kathy look for a different estate agent?

The second caller this week is Fabian.  

He’s the owner of a buy-to-let property in Nottingham and he currently rents it out at £750 pcm. 

Fabian thinks that he’s actually renting this property on the low side as other properties within the area are going for £800 pcm plus, his property is fully furnished. 

So he wants to know what Rob & Robs thoughts are on increasing the rent, especially in the current climate - and considering his tenant always pays on time and hasn’t had any faults. 

Should Fabian increase his rent for the second time in a year during a pandemic? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 471 TPP408: 2021 Predictions (plus major podcast announcement) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp408-2021-predictions-plus-major-podcast-announc It’s time for Rob & Rob to reveal their 2021 predictions It was only right that The Robs kicked off The Property Podcast this year with their 2021 predictions.  Will this be another year where there’s a complete curveball that no one expects to throw them off track, or will this be a more ‘normal’ year? Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode If you listened to the 2020 predictions reviewed podcast episode you’d have probably wondered why Rob & Rob are putting themselves through it again this year.  Well, they just can’t help themselves.  Here’s what Rob & Rob’s 2021 predictions consist of: Top performing cities London The UK as a whole The base rate The stock market / FTSE 100 Bitcoin Will the Olympics go ahead? So there you have it! Do you think Rob & Rob will be right or wrong about their 2021 predictions by the end of the year? If you’ve got your own predictions, head on over to the forum or socials and let us know.    Exclusive! Something big is coming! If you were still in a Christmas food coma when we announced this in December then NOW is your chance to get caught up.  Rob & Rob are launching another podcast!  You’re probably thinking, ‘how much more can they possibly have to say about property?’.... Well, we can’t say too much right now, but we can tell you that it’s got nothing to do with property…   Hub Extra It’s nothing new but certainly something that you need to be subscribed to.  And that’s our YouTube channel.  We’ve set our sights high for the year of 2021, but our YouTube channel is about to reach a whole other level!  We’ll be bringing you a lot more video content than we’ve ever done before. And if that wasn’t enough, you’re going to want to be subscribed so you get the first look at the new podcast we’re launching! So make sure you go subscribe and turn on post notifications.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 TPP408: 2021 Predictions (plus major podcast announcement) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s time for Rob & Rob to reveal their 2021 predictions It was only right that The Robs kicked off The Property Podcast this year with their 2021 predictions.  Will this be another year where there’s a complete curveball that no one expects to throw them off track, or will this be a more ‘normal’ year? Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode If you listened to the 2020 predictions reviewed podcast episode you’d have probably wondered why Rob & Rob are putting themselves through it again this year.  Well, they just can’t help themselves.  Here’s what Rob & Rob’s 2021 predictions consist of: Top performing cities London The UK as a whole The base rate The stock market / FTSE 100 Bitcoin Will the Olympics go ahead? So there you have it! Do you think Rob & Rob will be right or wrong about their 2021 predictions by the end of the year? If you’ve got your own predictions, head on over to the forum or socials and let us know.    Exclusive! Something big is coming! If you were still in a Christmas food coma when we announced this in December then NOW is your chance to get caught up.  Rob & Rob are launching another podcast!  You’re probably thinking, ‘how much more can they possibly have to say about property?’.... Well, we can’t say too much right now, but we can tell you that it’s got nothing to do with property…   Hub Extra It’s nothing new but certainly something that you need to be subscribed to.  And that’s our YouTube channel.  We’ve set our sights high for the year of 2021, but our YouTube channel is about to reach a whole other level!  We’ll be bringing you a lot more video content than we’ve ever done before. And if that wasn’t enough, you’re going to want to be subscribed so you get the first look at the new podcast we’re launching! So make sure you go subscribe and turn on post notifications.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s time for Rob & Rob to reveal their 2021 predictions

It was only right that The Robs kicked off The Property Podcast this year with their 2021 predictions. 

Will this be another year where there’s a complete curveball that no one expects to throw them off track, or will this be a more ‘normal’ year?

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

If you listened to the 2020 predictions reviewed podcast episode you’d have probably wondered why Rob & Rob are putting themselves through it again this year. 

Well, they just can’t help themselves. 

Here’s what Rob & Rob’s 2021 predictions consist of:

  • Top performing cities
  • London
  • The UK as a whole
  • The base rate
  • The stock market / FTSE 100
  • Bitcoin
  • Will the Olympics go ahead?

So there you have it! Do you think Rob & Rob will be right or wrong about their 2021 predictions by the end of the year?

If you’ve got your own predictions, head on over to the forum or socials and let us know. 

 

Exclusive!

Something big is coming! If you were still in a Christmas food coma when we announced this in December then NOW is your chance to get caught up. 

Rob & Rob are launching another podcast! 

You’re probably thinking, ‘how much more can they possibly have to say about property?’....

Well, we can’t say too much right now, but we can tell you that it’s got nothing to do with property…

 

Hub Extra

It’s nothing new but certainly something that you need to be subscribed to. 

And that’s our YouTube channel. 

We’ve set our sights high for the year of 2021, but our YouTube channel is about to reach a whole other level! 

We’ll be bringing you a lot more video content than we’ve ever done before. And if that wasn’t enough, you’re going to want to be subscribed so you get the first look at the new podcast we’re launching!

So make sure you go subscribe and turn on post notifications.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1224 ASK266:I’ve had a huge down-valuation – what can I do? PLUS: Will Radon affect my remortgage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask266-i-ve-had-a-huge-down-valuation-what-can-i-d Ask Rob & Rob is back for the New Year and they’re kicking 2021 off with a bang! First up this week we’ve got Claudine. She’s previously bought two buy-to-let properties through Property Hub Invest, however her question today is in relation to her family home.  Her family is growing and she has a second baby on the way, so she’s looking to purchase a bigger family home.  They had agreed a price of £975,000, however a mortgage valuation came back at £835,000 which she thinks is a huge drop in price - she certainly wasn’t expecting it to be down-valued by so much.  Next up we’ve got Stan who’s got a question regarding Radon.  He’s just had a search back for a property he’s been looking at and it shows that they’re at an intermediate risk level for Radon.  Stan is planning on purchasing the property with cash and remortgaging further down the line. But he’s wondering if this Radon issue will affect him being able to remortgage?  Have Rob & Rob ever come across these issues before and can help Stan? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0000 ASK266:I’ve had a huge down-valuation – what can I do? PLUS: Will Radon affect my remortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ask Rob & Rob is back for the New Year and they’re kicking 2021 off with a bang! First up this week we’ve got Claudine. She’s previously bought two buy-to-let properties through Property Hub Invest, however her question today is in relation to her family home.  Her family is growing and she has a second baby on the way, so she’s looking to purchase a bigger family home.  They had agreed a price of £975,000, however a mortgage valuation came back at £835,000 which she thinks is a huge drop in price - she certainly wasn’t expecting it to be down-valued by so much.  Next up we’ve got Stan who’s got a question regarding Radon.  He’s just had a search back for a property he’s been looking at and it shows that they’re at an intermediate risk level for Radon.  Stan is planning on purchasing the property with cash and remortgaging further down the line. But he’s wondering if this Radon issue will affect him being able to remortgage?  Have Rob & Rob ever come across these issues before and can help Stan? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Ask Rob & Rob is back for the New Year and they’re kicking 2021 off with a bang!

First up this week we’ve got Claudine. She’s previously bought two buy-to-let properties through Property Hub Invest, however her question today is in relation to her family home. 

Her family is growing and she has a second baby on the way, so she’s looking to purchase a bigger family home. 

They had agreed a price of £975,000, however a mortgage valuation came back at £835,000 which she thinks is a huge drop in price - she certainly wasn’t expecting it to be down-valued by so much. 

Next up we’ve got Stan who’s got a question regarding Radon. 

He’s just had a search back for a property he’s been looking at and it shows that they’re at an intermediate risk level for Radon. 

Stan is planning on purchasing the property with cash and remortgaging further down the line. But he’s wondering if this Radon issue will affect him being able to remortgage? 

Have Rob & Rob ever come across these issues before and can help Stan?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 474 TPP407: Reflecting on 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp407-reflecting-on-2020 Today we’re reflecting on 2020 Finally it’s the last day of what’s been an awful, yet interesting year, and Rob & Rob are finishing it off by reflecting on 2020.  It’s definitely been one of the hardest years to invest in property but that doesn’t mean it’s been completely impossible. There’ve been ups - and there has definitely been downs - but what can we take away from 2020?  Here’s what The Robs are reflecting on in today’s episode Property Hub  Rob & Robs personal investments The market and economy Covid-19 The Covid-19 response What we’ve learnt It’s important to try and find the positives where you can, and despite the year we’ve had, it can only get better from here.  Happy New Year everyone!    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP407: Reflecting on 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Today we’re reflecting on 2020 Finally it’s the last day of what’s been an awful, yet interesting year, and Rob & Rob are finishing it off by reflecting on 2020.  It’s definitely been one of the hardest years to invest in property but that doesn’t mean it’s been completely impossible. There’ve been ups - and there has definitely been downs - but what can we take away from 2020?  Here’s what The Robs are reflecting on in today’s episode Property Hub  Rob & Robs personal investments The market and economy Covid-19 The Covid-19 response What we’ve learnt It’s important to try and find the positives where you can, and despite the year we’ve had, it can only get better from here.  Happy New Year everyone!    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Today we’re reflecting on 2020

Finally it’s the last day of what’s been an awful, yet interesting year, and Rob & Rob are finishing it off by reflecting on 2020. 

It’s definitely been one of the hardest years to invest in property but that doesn’t mean it’s been completely impossible.

There’ve been ups - and there has definitely been downs - but what can we take away from 2020? 

Here’s what The Robs are reflecting on in today’s episode

  • Property Hub 
  • Rob & Robs personal investments
  • The market and economy
  • Covid-19
  • The Covid-19 response
  • What we’ve learnt

It’s important to try and find the positives where you can, and despite the year we’ve had, it can only get better from here. 

Happy New Year everyone! 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 899 TPP406: 2020’s must listen to episodes https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp406-2020-s-must-listen-to-episodes The must listen to episodes of 2020 We’re doing something new this year, we’re bringing you the must listen to episodes of 2020.  This year has been a crucial one for learning to adapt and change. Sometimes life throws things at you that you didn’t expect - and this year has been a minefield!  We’ve put a lot of content out this year - we even brought you EXTRA episodes in the form of our Market Update episodes!  So we’ll forgive you if you haven’t listened to every episode throughout 2020 or if you’ve not felt in the right headspace to be thinking about investing in property.   But, we DO think you should give these episodes a listen in preparation for next year.  Here are the episodes you need TPP375: The property market is about to boom or bust - which will it be?  TPP378: Rob D just bought a property in the middle of a pandemic. What is it, and why now? TPP379: Inflation v Deflation - Part 1 TPP380: Inflation v Deflation - Part 2 TPP381: Serviced accommodation and COVID-19  TPP387: How to come out stronger  TPP393: Ray Dalio: Understanding economic cycles and predicting the future TPP398: Getting your property let during lockdown If you’re going to listen to (or recap) any podcast episodes from this year, make these eight a priority!     Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP406: 2020’s must listen to episodes full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The must listen to episodes of 2020 We’re doing something new this year, we’re bringing you the must listen to episodes of 2020.  This year has been a crucial one for learning to adapt and change. Sometimes life throws things at you that you didn’t expect - and this year has been a minefield!  We’ve put a lot of content out this year - we even brought you EXTRA episodes in the form of our Market Update episodes!  So we’ll forgive you if you haven’t listened to every episode throughout 2020 or if you’ve not felt in the right headspace to be thinking about investing in property.   But, we DO think you should give these episodes a listen in preparation for next year.  Here are the episodes you need TPP375: The property market is about to boom or bust - which will it be?  TPP378: Rob D just bought a property in the middle of a pandemic. What is it, and why now? TPP379: Inflation v Deflation - Part 1 TPP380: Inflation v Deflation - Part 2 TPP381: Serviced accommodation and COVID-19  TPP387: How to come out stronger  TPP393: Ray Dalio: Understanding economic cycles and predicting the future TPP398: Getting your property let during lockdown If you’re going to listen to (or recap) any podcast episodes from this year, make these eight a priority!     Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The must listen to episodes of 2020

We’re doing something new this year, we’re bringing you the must listen to episodes of 2020. 

This year has been a crucial one for learning to adapt and change. Sometimes life throws things at you that you didn’t expect - and this year has been a minefield! 

We’ve put a lot of content out this year - we even brought you EXTRA episodes in the form of our Market Update episodes! 

So we’ll forgive you if you haven’t listened to every episode throughout 2020 or if you’ve not felt in the right headspace to be thinking about investing in property.  

But, we DO think you should give these episodes a listen in preparation for next year. 

Here are the episodes you need

If you’re going to listen to (or recap) any podcast episodes from this year, make these eight a priority!  

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 635 TPP405: 2020 predictions reviewed https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp405-2020-predictions-reviewed 2020 predictions reviewed It’s that time of the year again. Rob & Rob are back to revisit their 2020 property hotspot predictions. In past years The Robs have rarely been wrong with their predictions, but this hasn’t been a normal year.  At the beginning of 2020 they certainly didn’t predict that we’d encounter a worldwide pandemic!  So, has that had a huge impact on the predictions they made 12 months ago? You’re about to find out in today’s 2020 predictions reviewed episode.  Rob & Robs 2020 predictions Top 5 cities The UK as a whole London Base rate  Budget  Stockmarket  US Election - Trump in or out? Who’ll win the Premier League?  So, how did they do? It’s safe to say that The Robs didn’t lose their touch on choosing the top performing cities this year. So despite what might happen in the next 12 months, you can pretty much still put your bets on Rob & Robs predictions for where to invest.  For the UK as a whole, Rob D predicted a 1-3% increase in house prices and Rob B said 2-4% increase.  But would you have believed them if they’d have predicted property price growth of 6.5%, whilst tackling a global pandemic? Even The Robs couldn’t believe how wrong this one was! That’s just a little taste of what to expect on today’s podcast episode. To find out what else The Robs got right and wrong you’ll have to tune in.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP405: 2020 predictions reviewed full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 2020 predictions reviewed It’s that time of the year again. Rob & Rob are back to revisit their 2020 property hotspot predictions. In past years The Robs have rarely been wrong with their predictions, but this hasn’t been a normal year.  At the beginning of 2020 they certainly didn’t predict that we’d encounter a worldwide pandemic!  So, has that had a huge impact on the predictions they made 12 months ago? You’re about to find out in today’s 2020 predictions reviewed episode.  Rob & Robs 2020 predictions Top 5 cities The UK as a whole London Base rate  Budget  Stockmarket  US Election - Trump in or out? Who’ll win the Premier League?  So, how did they do? It’s safe to say that The Robs didn’t lose their touch on choosing the top performing cities this year. So despite what might happen in the next 12 months, you can pretty much still put your bets on Rob & Robs predictions for where to invest.  For the UK as a whole, Rob D predicted a 1-3% increase in house prices and Rob B said 2-4% increase.  But would you have believed them if they’d have predicted property price growth of 6.5%, whilst tackling a global pandemic? Even The Robs couldn’t believe how wrong this one was! That’s just a little taste of what to expect on today’s podcast episode. To find out what else The Robs got right and wrong you’ll have to tune in.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 2020 predictions reviewed

It’s that time of the year again. Rob & Rob are back to revisit their 2020 property hotspot predictions.

In past years The Robs have rarely been wrong with their predictions, but this hasn’t been a normal year. 

At the beginning of 2020 they certainly didn’t predict that we’d encounter a worldwide pandemic! 

So, has that had a huge impact on the predictions they made 12 months ago?

You’re about to find out in today’s 2020 predictions reviewed episode. 

Rob & Robs 2020 predictions

  • Top 5 cities
  • The UK as a whole
  • London
  • Base rate 
  • Budget 
  • Stockmarket 
  • US Election - Trump in or out?
  • Who’ll win the Premier League? 

So, how did they do?

It’s safe to say that The Robs didn’t lose their touch on choosing the top performing cities this year. So despite what might happen in the next 12 months, you can pretty much still put your bets on Rob & Robs predictions for where to invest. 

For the UK as a whole, Rob D predicted a 1-3% increase in house prices and Rob B said 2-4% increase. 

But would you have believed them if they’d have predicted property price growth of 6.5%, whilst tackling a global pandemic? Even The Robs couldn’t believe how wrong this one was!

That’s just a little taste of what to expect on today’s podcast episode. To find out what else The Robs got right and wrong you’ll have to tune in.

 

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We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

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]]> 1313 TPP404: Our top resources of 2020 (podcasts, books and tech) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp404-our-top-resources-of-2020-podcasts-books-an What are our top resources of 2020? That’s right, this week we’re rounding up our top resources of 2020. Throughout the year we share tonnes of resources at the end of every episode of The Property Podcast - as well as in our Hub Extra emails every Friday.  So we can understand that you’ll have probably forgotten about some of the top ones we’ve shared throughout the year.  But not to worry, Rob & Rob are going through their top choices today. They’ll be covering books, podcasts, apps, videos and a whole lot more. Books A Bit of a Stretch - Chris Atkins  What It Takes - Stephen Shwarzman  The Biggest Bluff - Maria Konnikova  How I Built This - Guy Raz  Storyworthy - Matthew Dicks  Podcasts Meditative Stories  My First Million  We Crashed  Modern Wisdom  The Cycling Podcast    TV/Youtube Succession - Amazon Prime Video The Last Dance - Netflix Messiah - Netflix The Cycling GK - YouTube Aquaholic -YouTube Mickey Views - YouTube Gothamchess - YouTube Ali Abdaal - YouTube Mike Winnet, Contrepenuer - YouTube Coffeezilla - YouTube Tech/Apps Insight Timer Anki Pzizz Wireless headphones Chess.com So, there you go. We hope you’ve found our top resources of 2020 useful or are about to implement some of these into your everyday life.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP404: Our top resources of 2020 (podcasts, books and tech) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What are our top resources of 2020? That’s right, this week we’re rounding up our top resources of 2020. Throughout the year we share tonnes of resources at the end of every episode of The Property Podcast - as well as in our Hub Extra emails every Friday.  So we can understand that you’ll have probably forgotten about some of the top ones we’ve shared throughout the year.  But not to worry, Rob & Rob are going through their top choices today. They’ll be covering books, podcasts, apps, videos and a whole lot more. Books A Bit of a Stretch - Chris Atkins  What It Takes - Stephen Shwarzman  The Biggest Bluff - Maria Konnikova  How I Built This - Guy Raz  Storyworthy - Matthew Dicks  Podcasts Meditative Stories  My First Million  We Crashed  Modern Wisdom  The Cycling Podcast    TV/Youtube Succession - Amazon Prime Video The Last Dance - Netflix Messiah - Netflix The Cycling GK - YouTube Aquaholic -YouTube Mickey Views - YouTube Gothamchess - YouTube Ali Abdaal - YouTube Mike Winnet, Contrepenuer - YouTube Coffeezilla - YouTube Tech/Apps Insight Timer Anki Pzizz Wireless headphones Chess.com So, there you go. We hope you’ve found our top resources of 2020 useful or are about to implement some of these into your everyday life.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What are our top resources of 2020?

That’s right, this week we’re rounding up our top resources of 2020.

Throughout the year we share tonnes of resources at the end of every episode of The Property Podcast - as well as in our Hub Extra emails every Friday. 

So we can understand that you’ll have probably forgotten about some of the top ones we’ve shared throughout the year. 

But not to worry, Rob & Rob are going through their top choices today.

They’ll be covering books, podcasts, apps, videos and a whole lot more.

Books

Podcasts

 

TV/Youtube

Tech/Apps

So, there you go. We hope you’ve found our top resources of 2020 useful or are about to implement some of these into your everyday life. 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2040 ASK265: A very special caller asks...what’s in store for next year? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask265-a-very-special-caller-asks-what-s-in-store It’s the last episode of Ask Rob & Rob for 2020! So it was only right that they got their old pal Nick on the show to ask the final question. Nick is wanting to know what Rob & Rob have got in store for everyone in 2021.  Of course The Robs were happy to oblige - not only because they want to remain on the nice list, but to hopefully get you prepared for the coming year. The big bombshell, there’s going to be a brand-new podcast coming in 2021, and it’s not about property! Now that we’ve grabbed your attention, tune into today’s episode to find out what else The Robs have got in the pipeline for you next year.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK265: A very special caller asks...what’s in store for next year? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the last episode of Ask Rob & Rob for 2020! So it was only right that they got their old pal Nick on the show to ask the final question. Nick is wanting to know what Rob & Rob have got in store for everyone in 2021.  Of course The Robs were happy to oblige - not only because they want to remain on the nice list, but to hopefully get you prepared for the coming year. The big bombshell, there’s going to be a brand-new podcast coming in 2021, and it’s not about property! Now that we’ve grabbed your attention, tune into today’s episode to find out what else The Robs have got in the pipeline for you next year.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the last episode of Ask Rob & Rob for 2020! So it was only right that they got their old pal Nick on the show to ask the final question.

Nick is wanting to know what Rob & Rob have got in store for everyone in 2021. 

Of course The Robs were happy to oblige - not only because they want to remain on the nice list, but to hopefully get you prepared for the coming year.

The big bombshell, there’s going to be a brand-new podcast coming in 2021, and it’s not about property!

Now that we’ve grabbed your attention, tune into today’s episode to find out what else The Robs have got in the pipeline for you next year.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 354 TPP403: December Market Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp403-december-market-update Here’s what the December market update has in store for you We reckon everyone’s been waiting patiently for the December market update, thanks to that capital gains tax bombshell that was dropped a couple of weeks ago. But that’s not all The Robs are covering this week.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Just to give you a little taste, here’s some of the things Rob & Rob are chatting about in the December market update: The top cities for capital growth Stamp duty  Capital gains tax Help-to-buy The latest Hometrack report ESW1 and unlimited liability The Hong Kong market  Plus, the guys will be taking a look at an insider’s opinion on what’s happening in the property market right now. There’s certainly plenty to get through this month. So make sure you’re prepared as we dive into the December market update.   Let’s get social (H3) We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP403: December Market Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Here’s what the December market update has in store for you We reckon everyone’s been waiting patiently for the December market update, thanks to that capital gains tax bombshell that was dropped a couple of weeks ago. But that’s not all The Robs are covering this week.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Just to give you a little taste, here’s some of the things Rob & Rob are chatting about in the December market update: The top cities for capital growth Stamp duty  Capital gains tax Help-to-buy The latest Hometrack report ESW1 and unlimited liability The Hong Kong market  Plus, the guys will be taking a look at an insider’s opinion on what’s happening in the property market right now. There’s certainly plenty to get through this month. So make sure you’re prepared as we dive into the December market update.   Let’s get social (H3) We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Here’s what the December market update has in store for you

We reckon everyone’s been waiting patiently for the December market update, thanks to that capital gains tax bombshell that was dropped a couple of weeks ago.

But that’s not all The Robs are covering this week. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

Just to give you a little taste, here’s some of the things Rob & Rob are chatting about in the December market update:

Plus, the guys will be taking a look at an insider’s opinion on what’s happening in the property market right now.

There’s certainly plenty to get through this month. So make sure you’re prepared as we dive into the December market update.

 

Let’s get social (H3)

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 821 ASK264: Does rental income or capital growth give the biggest gains? PLUS: What’s the minimum yield I should accept? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask264-does-rental-income-or-capital-growth-give-t We’ve got another two great property questions on Ask Rob & Rob this week. The first question this week is from Argent. Argent wants to know where property investors can make the biggest gains. He knows Rob & Rob tend to focus on capital growth, but he thinks it’s more the income that gives the biggest gain, as this is the cash that hits your bank account each month.  Listen as Rob D takes us on a mini history lesson while drawing on his own personal experience. Yes, you need to have a bit of faith for capital growth but today Rob explains why both are equally as important.  You can also deliberately tilt your portfolio in the favour of one or the other. How? Listen to find out.  The second question comes from Daniel. Daniel is a long-time Property Podcast listener and he’s looking to get his first property.  He’d been focusing on the ‘ideal yields’ of between 8-10% but when he’s running the numbers, he’s finding the best he can get is 6% or lower. He’s wondering if he bought at 6% whether it’d be a huge mistake.  Rob B takes the lead with this one (as Daniel specifically used Liverpool as an example). Listen as he talks Daniel through what to look for in his next deal and how it’d affect yields. He also explains how to focus on location and consider the pros and cons of desirable vs less desirable places.  The difference of an extra % or two on the yield could be minimal in the short-term but a winner in the long-term. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK264: Does rental income or capital growth give the biggest gains? PLUS: What’s the minimum yield I should accept? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve got another two great property questions on Ask Rob & Rob this week. The first question this week is from Argent. Argent wants to know where property investors can make the biggest gains. He knows Rob & Rob tend to focus on capital growth, but he thinks it’s more the income that gives the biggest gain, as this is the cash that hits your bank account each month.  Listen as Rob D takes us on a mini history lesson while drawing on his own personal experience. Yes, you need to have a bit of faith for capital growth but today Rob explains why both are equally as important.  You can also deliberately tilt your portfolio in the favour of one or the other. How? Listen to find out.  The second question comes from Daniel. Daniel is a long-time Property Podcast listener and he’s looking to get his first property.  He’d been focusing on the ‘ideal yields’ of between 8-10% but when he’s running the numbers, he’s finding the best he can get is 6% or lower. He’s wondering if he bought at 6% whether it’d be a huge mistake.  Rob B takes the lead with this one (as Daniel specifically used Liverpool as an example). Listen as he talks Daniel through what to look for in his next deal and how it’d affect yields. He also explains how to focus on location and consider the pros and cons of desirable vs less desirable places.  The difference of an extra % or two on the yield could be minimal in the short-term but a winner in the long-term. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve got another two great property questions on Ask Rob & Rob this week.

The first question this week is from Argent.

Argent wants to know where property investors can make the biggest gains. He knows Rob & Rob tend to focus on capital growth, but he thinks it’s more the income that gives the biggest gain, as this is the cash that hits your bank account each month. 

Listen as Rob D takes us on a mini history lesson while drawing on his own personal experience. Yes, you need to have a bit of faith for capital growth but today Rob explains why both are equally as important. 

You can also deliberately tilt your portfolio in the favour of one or the other. How? Listen to find out. 

The second question comes from Daniel.

Daniel is a long-time Property Podcast listener and he’s looking to get his first property. 

He’d been focusing on the ‘ideal yields’ of between 8-10% but when he’s running the numbers, he’s finding the best he can get is 6% or lower. He’s wondering if he bought at 6% whether it’d be a huge mistake. 

Rob B takes the lead with this one (as Daniel specifically used Liverpool as an example). Listen as he talks Daniel through what to look for in his next deal and how it’d affect yields. He also explains how to focus on location and consider the pros and cons of desirable vs less desirable places. 

The difference of an extra % or two on the yield could be minimal in the short-term but a winner in the long-term.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 412 TPP402: 3 property investors tell us about investing during the year of Covid https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp402-3-property-investors-tell-us-about-investin Have you been investing during Covid? Well, if you haven’t been investing during Covid, these three property investors certainly have.  Trying to build a portfolio is hard enough, nevermind trying to do it in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.  Naturally, it’s brought challenges for everyone. But it’s how you work through those challenges that will set you apart from others who have been investing during Covid. If you’re at a bit of a sticking point and you’re not sure if investing during Covid is the right thing for you, then today’s episode should certainly help. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode On today’s episode Rob & Rob are talking to three investors who have certainly come across challenges whilst investing during Covid. You may recognise these three investors as Iain, Sarah and Steve. A panel of investors that we’ve spoken to a number of times before.  We like to check in with Iain, Sarah and Steve every now and again to see how they’re getting on with their investment journeys.  So we thought now would be a better time than ever to see how they’re getting on with investing during Covid.   In the news In the news this week we have a positive news story, hooray!  Safety checks eased to help flat owners ‘in limbo’. A lot of investors have been having issues trying to sell or refinance their property due to needing an EWS1 form. This came into place after the Grenfell Tower disaster, and is designed to show that there are no safety issues with the building. The good news is that it came out recently that the form won’t be needed for properties that don’t have cladding – and although there’s still confusion in the industry about exactly when it’s needed, this latest announcement certainly seems like good news for a lot of property owners and investors.   Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra is a quote for you. It’s the perfect quote to sum up the qualities needed to be successful in this current climate. ‘Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do’ - Pele. Which we think is pretty spot on for right now.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP402: 3 property investors tell us about investing during the year of Covid full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Have you been investing during Covid? Well, if you haven’t been investing during Covid, these three property investors certainly have.  Trying to build a portfolio is hard enough, nevermind trying to do it in the middle of a worldwide pandemic.  Naturally, it’s brought challenges for everyone. But it’s how you work through those challenges that will set you apart from others who have been investing during Covid. If you’re at a bit of a sticking point and you’re not sure if investing during Covid is the right thing for you, then today’s episode should certainly help. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode On today’s episode Rob & Rob are talking to three investors who have certainly come across challenges whilst investing during Covid. You may recognise these three investors as Iain, Sarah and Steve. A panel of investors that we’ve spoken to a number of times before.  We like to check in with Iain, Sarah and Steve every now and again to see how they’re getting on with their investment journeys.  So we thought now would be a better time than ever to see how they’re getting on with investing during Covid.   In the news In the news this week we have a positive news story, hooray!  Safety checks eased to help flat owners ‘in limbo’. A lot of investors have been having issues trying to sell or refinance their property due to needing an EWS1 form. This came into place after the Grenfell Tower disaster, and is designed to show that there are no safety issues with the building. The good news is that it came out recently that the form won’t be needed for properties that don’t have cladding – and although there’s still confusion in the industry about exactly when it’s needed, this latest announcement certainly seems like good news for a lot of property owners and investors.   Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra is a quote for you. It’s the perfect quote to sum up the qualities needed to be successful in this current climate. ‘Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do’ - Pele. Which we think is pretty spot on for right now.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Have you been investing during Covid?

Well, if you haven’t been investing during Covid, these three property investors certainly have. 

Trying to build a portfolio is hard enough, nevermind trying to do it in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. 

Naturally, it’s brought challenges for everyone. But it’s how you work through those challenges that will set you apart from others who have been investing during Covid.

If you’re at a bit of a sticking point and you’re not sure if investing during Covid is the right thing for you, then today’s episode should certainly help.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

On today’s episode Rob & Rob are talking to three investors who have certainly come across challenges whilst investing during Covid.

You may recognise these three investors as Iain, Sarah and Steve. A panel of investors that we’ve spoken to a number of times before. 

We like to check in with Iain, Sarah and Steve every now and again to see how they’re getting on with their investment journeys. 

So we thought now would be a better time than ever to see how they’re getting on with investing during Covid.

 

In the news

In the news this week we have a positive news story, hooray! 

Safety checks eased to help flat owners ‘in limbo’.

A lot of investors have been having issues trying to sell or refinance their property due to needing an EWS1 form. This came into place after the Grenfell Tower disaster, and is designed to show that there are no safety issues with the building.

The good news is that it came out recently that the form won’t be needed for properties that don’t have cladding – and although there’s still confusion in the industry about exactly when it’s needed, this latest announcement certainly seems like good news for a lot of property owners and investors.

 

Hub extra

This week’s Hub Extra is a quote for you. It’s the perfect quote to sum up the qualities needed to be successful in this current climate.

‘Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do’ - Pele.

Which we think is pretty spot on for right now.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1426 ASK263: What are my options if the market falls? PLUS: Will high-LTV mortgages come back? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask263-what-are-my-options-if-the-market-falls-plu This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are answering two questions that we’re pretty sure are on everyone’s minds right now.  First up this week we’ve got Joe.  Joe has bought his properties the opposite way round to most people. He bought a buy-to-let property first and is now onto purchasing his own residential property.  He thinks he’s got himself a good deal as it’s in need of some renovation, but he’s trying to weigh up his options because he’s considering relocating when the world returns back to some normality. He knows the obvious thing would be to sell the property, but he wants to know what other options would be open to him. Especially if the market falls and he ends up in negative equity on his property.  What should he do? Our second caller this week is Sassi.  Both Sassi and her partner are both working professionals in the construction sector. Before lockdown they’d agreed to purchase a property however they had issues with mortgages due to the condition of the house.  They managed to secure a mortgage product, but when it expired six months later due to the pandemic, the lenders revalued it and wouldn’t grant them a mortgage - they said the property would be better suited to a HMO.  As a result they’re now struggling to afford another property with the loan-to-value being so high compared to what it was at the beginning of the year.  So what Sassi wants to know is, will the stamp duty holiday restore the banks’ confidence enough to bring back higher loan-to-value mortgage products that first time buyers can benefit from? What do Rob & Rob think? Will higher loan-to-value mortgage products make a comeback, or are they now a thing of the past? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK263: What are my options if the market falls? PLUS: Will high-LTV mortgages come back? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are answering two questions that we’re pretty sure are on everyone’s minds right now.  First up this week we’ve got Joe.  Joe has bought his properties the opposite way round to most people. He bought a buy-to-let property first and is now onto purchasing his own residential property.  He thinks he’s got himself a good deal as it’s in need of some renovation, but he’s trying to weigh up his options because he’s considering relocating when the world returns back to some normality. He knows the obvious thing would be to sell the property, but he wants to know what other options would be open to him. Especially if the market falls and he ends up in negative equity on his property.  What should he do? Our second caller this week is Sassi.  Both Sassi and her partner are both working professionals in the construction sector. Before lockdown they’d agreed to purchase a property however they had issues with mortgages due to the condition of the house.  They managed to secure a mortgage product, but when it expired six months later due to the pandemic, the lenders revalued it and wouldn’t grant them a mortgage - they said the property would be better suited to a HMO.  As a result they’re now struggling to afford another property with the loan-to-value being so high compared to what it was at the beginning of the year.  So what Sassi wants to know is, will the stamp duty holiday restore the banks’ confidence enough to bring back higher loan-to-value mortgage products that first time buyers can benefit from? What do Rob & Rob think? Will higher loan-to-value mortgage products make a comeback, or are they now a thing of the past? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are answering two questions that we’re pretty sure are on everyone’s minds right now. 

First up this week we’ve got Joe. 

Joe has bought his properties the opposite way round to most people. He bought a buy-to-let property first and is now onto purchasing his own residential property. 

He thinks he’s got himself a good deal as it’s in need of some renovation, but he’s trying to weigh up his options because he’s considering relocating when the world returns back to some normality.

He knows the obvious thing would be to sell the property, but he wants to know what other options would be open to him. Especially if the market falls and he ends up in negative equity on his property. 

What should he do?

Our second caller this week is Sassi. 

Both Sassi and her partner are both working professionals in the construction sector. Before lockdown they’d agreed to purchase a property however they had issues with mortgages due to the condition of the house. 

They managed to secure a mortgage product, but when it expired six months later due to the pandemic, the lenders revalued it and wouldn’t grant them a mortgage - they said the property would be better suited to a HMO. 

As a result they’re now struggling to afford another property with the loan-to-value being so high compared to what it was at the beginning of the year. 

So what Sassi wants to know is, will the stamp duty holiday restore the banks’ confidence enough to bring back higher loan-to-value mortgage products that first time buyers can benefit from?

What do Rob & Rob think? Will higher loan-to-value mortgage products make a comeback, or are they now a thing of the past?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 538 TPP401: What are property funds and why do they attract billions of investment? (Plus: CGT bombshell?) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp401-what-are-property-funds-and-why-do-they-att What are property funds and how do they work? Investing through a property fund allows you to invest in a property without having to fully buy it or go through any of the rigmarole that comes with buying a property. Sounds like a win win situation right? We’ve managed to go 400 episodes without talking about property funds.  Until now.  You might be listening to this thinking that you’re never going to have the funds to be able to invest in property, but you’d like to make a better return than leaving it sat in the bank.  Or maybe you’re already a property investor and are getting a bit fed up with how much time and effort it takes and would like something a bit easier. Well, a property fund might just be the thing you’re after. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode There’s a lot to get into on today’s episode to give you as much information as possible on property funds.  So, just to give you an overview, here’s what Rob & Rob will be discussing today: What is a property fund? Why invest in a property fund? What types of property can you invest in? Why not to invest in a fund What are the types of property funds? How to pick a fund This could well be an eye opener into a whole new world of investment opportunities for you.  But like with any type of investment there’s pros and cons to both. So we recommend listening to this episode a couple of times and doing some further research to really get a solid understanding of property funds.   In the news Over the past number of years landlords have been hit time and time again by changes to taxes, meaning they pay out more and more each year.  After so many changes you’d think it was about time that landlords were given a break and nothing else could rock the boat.  Well, enter Rishi Sunak and his increase to capital gains tax.  Now these are proposals and nothing has changed just yet. However if this does come into play, the government wants capital gains tax to be in line with income tax bands.  There’s still plenty to come out about this and whilst it doesn’t specifically target landlords and property investors, it wouldn’t be a good result for any investor. So, The Robs will be covering this in depth on the next Market Update when more has unfolded on the topic.   Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra resource is another podcast for you to listen to. Now Rob B has only listened to one episode so far but he highly recommends it based on that episode.  The podcast is called Boldt Flavours and it’s from the founder of Gousto, Timo Boldt.  On the podcast he interviews different people every week and in the first episode he interviews Joe Wicks.  You might be surprised that this episode wasn’t based on food, or cooking or exercise, but about how Joe Wicks grew his business.  And you know how much we love a business success story.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP401: What are property funds and why do they attract billions of investment? (Plus: CGT bombshell?) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What are property funds and how do they work? Investing through a property fund allows you to invest in a property without having to fully buy it or go through any of the rigmarole that comes with buying a property. Sounds like a win win situation right? We’ve managed to go 400 episodes without talking about property funds.  Until now.  You might be listening to this thinking that you’re never going to have the funds to be able to invest in property, but you’d like to make a better return than leaving it sat in the bank.  Or maybe you’re already a property investor and are getting a bit fed up with how much time and effort it takes and would like something a bit easier. Well, a property fund might just be the thing you’re after. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode There’s a lot to get into on today’s episode to give you as much information as possible on property funds.  So, just to give you an overview, here’s what Rob & Rob will be discussing today: What is a property fund? Why invest in a property fund? What types of property can you invest in? Why not to invest in a fund What are the types of property funds? How to pick a fund This could well be an eye opener into a whole new world of investment opportunities for you.  But like with any type of investment there’s pros and cons to both. So we recommend listening to this episode a couple of times and doing some further research to really get a solid understanding of property funds.   In the news Over the past number of years landlords have been hit time and time again by changes to taxes, meaning they pay out more and more each year.  After so many changes you’d think it was about time that landlords were given a break and nothing else could rock the boat.  Well, enter Rishi Sunak and his increase to capital gains tax.  Now these are proposals and nothing has changed just yet. However if this does come into play, the government wants capital gains tax to be in line with income tax bands.  There’s still plenty to come out about this and whilst it doesn’t specifically target landlords and property investors, it wouldn’t be a good result for any investor. So, The Robs will be covering this in depth on the next Market Update when more has unfolded on the topic.   Hub extra This week’s Hub Extra resource is another podcast for you to listen to. Now Rob B has only listened to one episode so far but he highly recommends it based on that episode.  The podcast is called Boldt Flavours and it’s from the founder of Gousto, Timo Boldt.  On the podcast he interviews different people every week and in the first episode he interviews Joe Wicks.  You might be surprised that this episode wasn’t based on food, or cooking or exercise, but about how Joe Wicks grew his business.  And you know how much we love a business success story.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What are property funds and how do they work?

Investing through a property fund allows you to invest in a property without having to fully buy it or go through any of the rigmarole that comes with buying a property.

Sounds like a win win situation right?

We’ve managed to go 400 episodes without talking about property funds. 

Until now. 

You might be listening to this thinking that you’re never going to have the funds to be able to invest in property, but you’d like to make a better return than leaving it sat in the bank. 

Or maybe you’re already a property investor and are getting a bit fed up with how much time and effort it takes and would like something a bit easier.

Well, a property fund might just be the thing you’re after.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

There’s a lot to get into on today’s episode to give you as much information as possible on property funds. 

So, just to give you an overview, here’s what Rob & Rob will be discussing today:

  • What is a property fund?
  • Why invest in a property fund?
  • What types of property can you invest in?
  • Why not to invest in a fund
  • What are the types of property funds?
  • How to pick a fund

This could well be an eye opener into a whole new world of investment opportunities for you. 

But like with any type of investment there’s pros and cons to both. So we recommend listening to this episode a couple of times and doing some further research to really get a solid understanding of property funds.

 

In the news

Over the past number of years landlords have been hit time and time again by changes to taxes, meaning they pay out more and more each year. 

After so many changes you’d think it was about time that landlords were given a break and nothing else could rock the boat. 

Well, enter Rishi Sunak and his increase to capital gains tax. 

Now these are proposals and nothing has changed just yet. However if this does come into play, the government wants capital gains tax to be in line with income tax bands. 

There’s still plenty to come out about this and whilst it doesn’t specifically target landlords and property investors, it wouldn’t be a good result for any investor.

So, The Robs will be covering this in depth on the next Market Update when more has unfolded on the topic.

 

Hub extra

This week’s Hub Extra resource is another podcast for you to listen to.

Now Rob B has only listened to one episode so far but he highly recommends it based on that episode. 

The podcast is called Boldt Flavours and it’s from the founder of Gousto, Timo Boldt. 

On the podcast he interviews different people every week and in the first episode he interviews Joe Wicks. 

You might be surprised that this episode wasn’t based on food, or cooking or exercise, but about how Joe Wicks grew his business. 

And you know how much we love a business success story.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1449 ASK262: Should I use bridging or a mortgage for this project? PLUS: How do I fire my agent? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask262-should-i-use-bridging-or-a-mortgage-for-thi Last week we had a question on using bridging finance and this week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another. Kicking things off this week is Marika. The strategy she’s looking at is flips. So she’s looking to purchase a property that needs a substantial renovation before selling it once the work is completed. She’s been looking at getting a bridging loan, however she’s worried that once the refurb is complete, the market will collapse. By which point she won’t be able to, or want to, sell the property and getting a buy-to-let mortgage might be difficult.  So, right now should she be looking at a standard buy-to-let mortgage instead of a bridging loan?  Next up we’ve got Claire.  Since listening to The Property Podcast Claire has taken the plunge into the property investment world and has acquired three properties over the last 18 months - well done, Claire! Claire self manages the most recent property and the other two are with a management company. However, she’s come to realise after speaking to her tenants that the management company aren’t handling things in the correct way. So now Claire wants to take on the other two properties and self manage them all.  But, how does she go about relieving the management company of her two properties without getting into a legal battle or being held liable for anything? Can Claire just simply fire her management company or is there a specific protocol she needs to follow? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK262: Should I use bridging or a mortgage for this project? PLUS: How do I fire my agent? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week we had a question on using bridging finance and this week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another. Kicking things off this week is Marika. The strategy she’s looking at is flips. So she’s looking to purchase a property that needs a substantial renovation before selling it once the work is completed. She’s been looking at getting a bridging loan, however she’s worried that once the refurb is complete, the market will collapse. By which point she won’t be able to, or want to, sell the property and getting a buy-to-let mortgage might be difficult.  So, right now should she be looking at a standard buy-to-let mortgage instead of a bridging loan?  Next up we’ve got Claire.  Since listening to The Property Podcast Claire has taken the plunge into the property investment world and has acquired three properties over the last 18 months - well done, Claire! Claire self manages the most recent property and the other two are with a management company. However, she’s come to realise after speaking to her tenants that the management company aren’t handling things in the correct way. So now Claire wants to take on the other two properties and self manage them all.  But, how does she go about relieving the management company of her two properties without getting into a legal battle or being held liable for anything? Can Claire just simply fire her management company or is there a specific protocol she needs to follow? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week we had a question on using bridging finance and this week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another.

Kicking things off this week is Marika.

The strategy she’s looking at is flips. So she’s looking to purchase a property that needs a substantial renovation before selling it once the work is completed.

She’s been looking at getting a bridging loan, however she’s worried that once the refurb is complete, the market will collapse. By which point she won’t be able to, or want to, sell the property and getting a buy-to-let mortgage might be difficult. 

So, right now should she be looking at a standard buy-to-let mortgage instead of a bridging loan? 

Next up we’ve got Claire. 

Since listening to The Property Podcast Claire has taken the plunge into the property investment world and has acquired three properties over the last 18 months - well done, Claire!

Claire self manages the most recent property and the other two are with a management company. However, she’s come to realise after speaking to her tenants that the management company aren’t handling things in the correct way.

So now Claire wants to take on the other two properties and self manage them all. 

But, how does she go about relieving the management company of her two properties without getting into a legal battle or being held liable for anything?

Can Claire just simply fire her management company or is there a specific protocol she needs to follow?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 518 TPP400: Our investment journeys: Surprising changes and why you need to adapt https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp400-our-investment-journeys-surprising-changes It’s episode 400! So we’re taking a look at Rob & Robs property investment journeys The Robs property investment journeys have been going for much longer than 400 episodes. But what have they experienced along the way?  Luckily for you, The Robs are sharing their investment journeys with you as well as their experience.  So when you make your own mistakes, not only will you learn from them, you’ll also profit from them. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode  Not only are Rob & Rob sharing their personal story and what they’ve learnt, they’re also taking a look at what’s changed in the property market over the last eight years. When you hit a milestone like 400 podcast episodes, it’s a good time to reflect and take a look back on where you’ve come from.  So here’s what The Robs are taking a look at in this week’s episode: The 18-year property cycle Is the 18-year property cycle still on track or will there be a crash in 2021? In this past podcast The Robs shared how to predict future property prices. Is that still the case? Never sell a property  In the early days of The Property Podcast this was a firm opinion of Rob & Rob. You can even listen to that podcast episode here.  Even Robert Kiyosaki said the same thing not so long ago on The Property Podcast. Is that still the case? Plus… Rob & Rob will also be discussing assets and the top performing cities. What were they 400 episodes ago and what are they now? Tune in to find out.   In the news This week we’re talking about what others seem to have missed:  ‘Bank of England pumps more stimulus into economy in bumper QE round’. Another £150 billion of QE has been pumped into the economy which is just crazy. Back in 2009 of the financial crash, £200 billion of QE was put into the economy, and we all know how bad we thought that was.  In total, the amount of QE in 2020 as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic has totaled £450 billion.More than double the amount of the 08/09 financial crisis!  We can’t get over why this hasn’t been made more of a big deal.  If you’re interested in QE then go back to this podcast episode where Rob & Rob discuss how it impacts property prices.    Hub extra This week for Hub Extra, we’ve got a bit of a follow on.  Previously Rob D has recommended a book called ‘A Bit of a Stretch’ by Chris Atkins which took the title of his favourite book of the year. But now there’s a new podcast with the same name and on the same topic. So, if you didn’t read the book, give ‘A Bit of a Stretch - The Podcast’ a listen.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:15:31 -0000 TPP400: Our investment journeys: Surprising changes and why you need to adapt full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s episode 400! So we’re taking a look at Rob & Robs property investment journeys The Robs property investment journeys have been going for much longer than 400 episodes. But what have they experienced along the way?  Luckily for you, The Robs are sharing their investment journeys with you as well as their experience.  So when you make your own mistakes, not only will you learn from them, you’ll also profit from them. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode  Not only are Rob & Rob sharing their personal story and what they’ve learnt, they’re also taking a look at what’s changed in the property market over the last eight years. When you hit a milestone like 400 podcast episodes, it’s a good time to reflect and take a look back on where you’ve come from.  So here’s what The Robs are taking a look at in this week’s episode: The 18-year property cycle Is the 18-year property cycle still on track or will there be a crash in 2021? In this past podcast The Robs shared how to predict future property prices. Is that still the case? Never sell a property  In the early days of The Property Podcast this was a firm opinion of Rob & Rob. You can even listen to that podcast episode here.  Even Robert Kiyosaki said the same thing not so long ago on The Property Podcast. Is that still the case? Plus… Rob & Rob will also be discussing assets and the top performing cities. What were they 400 episodes ago and what are they now? Tune in to find out.   In the news This week we’re talking about what others seem to have missed:  ‘Bank of England pumps more stimulus into economy in bumper QE round’. Another £150 billion of QE has been pumped into the economy which is just crazy. Back in 2009 of the financial crash, £200 billion of QE was put into the economy, and we all know how bad we thought that was.  In total, the amount of QE in 2020 as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic has totaled £450 billion.More than double the amount of the 08/09 financial crisis!  We can’t get over why this hasn’t been made more of a big deal.  If you’re interested in QE then go back to this podcast episode where Rob & Rob discuss how it impacts property prices.    Hub extra This week for Hub Extra, we’ve got a bit of a follow on.  Previously Rob D has recommended a book called ‘A Bit of a Stretch’ by Chris Atkins which took the title of his favourite book of the year. But now there’s a new podcast with the same name and on the same topic. So, if you didn’t read the book, give ‘A Bit of a Stretch - The Podcast’ a listen.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s episode 400! So we’re taking a look at Rob & Robs property investment journeys

The Robs property investment journeys have been going for much longer than 400 episodes. But what have they experienced along the way? 

Luckily for you, The Robs are sharing their investment journeys with you as well as their experience. 

So when you make your own mistakes, not only will you learn from them, you’ll also profit from them.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode 

Not only are Rob & Rob sharing their personal story and what they’ve learnt, they’re also taking a look at what’s changed in the property market over the last eight years.

When you hit a milestone like 400 podcast episodes, it’s a good time to reflect and take a look back on where you’ve come from. 

So here’s what The Robs are taking a look at in this week’s episode:

The 18-year property cycle

Is the 18-year property cycle still on track or will there be a crash in 2021? In this past podcast The Robs shared how to predict future property prices.

Is that still the case?

Never sell a property 

In the early days of The Property Podcast this was a firm opinion of Rob & Rob. You can even listen to that podcast episode here. 

Even Robert Kiyosaki said the same thing not so long ago on The Property Podcast.

Is that still the case?

Plus…

Rob & Rob will also be discussing assets and the top performing cities. What were they 400 episodes ago and what are they now?

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news

This week we’re talking about what others seem to have missed: 

‘Bank of England pumps more stimulus into economy in bumper QE round’.

Another £150 billion of QE has been pumped into the economy which is just crazy. Back in 2009 of the financial crash, £200 billion of QE was put into the economy, and we all know how bad we thought that was. 

In total, the amount of QE in 2020 as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic has totaled £450 billion.More than double the amount of the 08/09 financial crisis! 

We can’t get over why this hasn’t been made more of a big deal. 

If you’re interested in QE then go back to this podcast episode where Rob & Rob discuss how it impacts property prices. 

 

Hub extra

This week for Hub Extra, we’ve got a bit of a follow on. 

Previously Rob D has recommended a book called ‘A Bit of a Stretch’ by Chris Atkins which took the title of his favourite book of the year.

But now there’s a new podcast with the same name and on the same topic. So, if you didn’t read the book, give ‘A Bit of a Stretch - The Podcast’ a listen.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1358 ASK261: Should we remortgage our home to raise investment funds? PLUS: Is £20k enough to get started with? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask261-should-we-remortgage-our-home-to-raise-inve It’s Tuesday and that means The Robs are back for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. First up this week we’ve got Jason and Stacie. They’re considering setting up a limited company with the goal to have around 20 buy-to-let properties in six to eight years. They want each property to bring in a £200 profit, once they’ve deducted all costs from the income. At the moment they have £10,000 in savings and their own residential property where they owe £72,000 on their mortgage, and the property has been valued at £120,000.  They’re wondering which option is best for them. Remortgaging their home to release the equity, or use that equity as a deposit for bridging finance and remortgage the buy-to-let property, in order to repay the bridging finance? Now we know Rob & Rob are all about using leverage, but what do they think about bridging finance? Our second question this week is from Dave. He’s doing the background work on wanting to buy his first property investment and he wants to know if £20,000 is enough money to get started? However, he’s wondering if this is even realistic as even the cheaper properties require refurbishing which naturally costs money.  So, is it possible to start your property investment journey with £20,000? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK261: Should we remortgage our home to raise investment funds? PLUS: Is £20k enough to get started with? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and that means The Robs are back for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. First up this week we’ve got Jason and Stacie. They’re considering setting up a limited company with the goal to have around 20 buy-to-let properties in six to eight years. They want each property to bring in a £200 profit, once they’ve deducted all costs from the income. At the moment they have £10,000 in savings and their own residential property where they owe £72,000 on their mortgage, and the property has been valued at £120,000.  They’re wondering which option is best for them. Remortgaging their home to release the equity, or use that equity as a deposit for bridging finance and remortgage the buy-to-let property, in order to repay the bridging finance? Now we know Rob & Rob are all about using leverage, but what do they think about bridging finance? Our second question this week is from Dave. He’s doing the background work on wanting to buy his first property investment and he wants to know if £20,000 is enough money to get started? However, he’s wondering if this is even realistic as even the cheaper properties require refurbishing which naturally costs money.  So, is it possible to start your property investment journey with £20,000? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and that means The Robs are back for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

First up this week we’ve got Jason and Stacie.

They’re considering setting up a limited company with the goal to have around 20 buy-to-let properties in six to eight years.

They want each property to bring in a £200 profit, once they’ve deducted all costs from the income.

At the moment they have £10,000 in savings and their own residential property where they owe £72,000 on their mortgage, and the property has been valued at £120,000. 

They’re wondering which option is best for them. Remortgaging their home to release the equity, or use that equity as a deposit for bridging finance and remortgage the buy-to-let property, in order to repay the bridging finance?

Now we know Rob & Rob are all about using leverage, but what do they think about bridging finance?

Our second question this week is from Dave.

He’s doing the background work on wanting to buy his first property investment and he wants to know if £20,000 is enough money to get started?

However, he’s wondering if this is even realistic as even the cheaper properties require refurbishing which naturally costs money. 

So, is it possible to start your property investment journey with £20,000?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 532 TPP399: November market update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp399-november-market-update Here’s what the November market update has in store for you Lockdown begins. We all go on a mortgage holiday. Boris promises a new mortgage product. Surveyors downvalue properties by 20%, but the experts say the market is on the up!  And that’s not even the half of it.  There’s so much to cover on the November market update, we could be here all week.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode To wet your taste buds, here’s a brief overview of what Rob & Rob are discussing on the November market update: The new lockdown Extension of the mortgage holiday Evictions have been delayed again Boris is bringing back 95% mortgages  Stamp duty backlog  Down-valuations House prices Lloyds house price forecast  There’s certainly plenty to get through this month. So make sure you’re comfy as we dive straight into the November market update.   Coming soon We’re excited to announce that from next week we’ll be bringing you brand new weekly webinars that are completely free.  These webinars cover everything you need to know about getting started in property.  You may be thinking, ‘how is this any different to all the other free content you’ve shared around this?’ Well, these webinars will bring you a framework to work off and give you the opportunity to ask questions you’ve always wanted answering.  If you’re new to property and are wondering how you get started, or even if you’ve been doing it for a while but feel like you’re lacking direction and strategy, this is the webinar for you.  It covers everything you could possibly want and need to know. They’ll be running three times a week at various different times so you’re bound to find a time that suits you.  If you’d like to secure your free virtual place for next week, go and do it right now, right here.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP399: November market update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Here’s what the November market update has in store for you Lockdown begins. We all go on a mortgage holiday. Boris promises a new mortgage product. Surveyors downvalue properties by 20%, but the experts say the market is on the up!  And that’s not even the half of it.  There’s so much to cover on the November market update, we could be here all week.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode To wet your taste buds, here’s a brief overview of what Rob & Rob are discussing on the November market update: The new lockdown Extension of the mortgage holiday Evictions have been delayed again Boris is bringing back 95% mortgages  Stamp duty backlog  Down-valuations House prices Lloyds house price forecast  There’s certainly plenty to get through this month. So make sure you’re comfy as we dive straight into the November market update.   Coming soon We’re excited to announce that from next week we’ll be bringing you brand new weekly webinars that are completely free.  These webinars cover everything you need to know about getting started in property.  You may be thinking, ‘how is this any different to all the other free content you’ve shared around this?’ Well, these webinars will bring you a framework to work off and give you the opportunity to ask questions you’ve always wanted answering.  If you’re new to property and are wondering how you get started, or even if you’ve been doing it for a while but feel like you’re lacking direction and strategy, this is the webinar for you.  It covers everything you could possibly want and need to know. They’ll be running three times a week at various different times so you’re bound to find a time that suits you.  If you’d like to secure your free virtual place for next week, go and do it right now, right here.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Here’s what the November market update has in store for you

Lockdown begins. We all go on a mortgage holiday. Boris promises a new mortgage product. Surveyors downvalue properties by 20%, but the experts say the market is on the up! 

And that’s not even the half of it. 

There’s so much to cover on the November market update, we could be here all week. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

To wet your taste buds, here’s a brief overview of what Rob & Rob are discussing on the November market update:

  • The new lockdown
  • Extension of the mortgage holiday
  • Evictions have been delayed again
  • Boris is bringing back 95% mortgages 
  • Stamp duty backlog 
  • Down-valuations
  • House prices
  • Lloyds house price forecast 

There’s certainly plenty to get through this month. So make sure you’re comfy as we dive straight into the November market update.

 

Coming soon

We’re excited to announce that from next week we’ll be bringing you brand new weekly webinars that are completely free. 

These webinars cover everything you need to know about getting started in property. 

You may be thinking, ‘how is this any different to all the other free content you’ve shared around this?’ Well, these webinars will bring you a framework to work off and give you the opportunity to ask questions you’ve always wanted answering. 

If you’re new to property and are wondering how you get started, or even if you’ve been doing it for a while but feel like you’re lacking direction and strategy, this is the webinar for you. 

It covers everything you could possibly want and need to know. They’ll be running three times a week at various different times so you’re bound to find a time that suits you. 

If you’d like to secure your free virtual place for next week, go and do it right now, right here. 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1105 ASK260: Has the mortgage market changed or am I just unlucky? PLUS: I want to buy in London, but I know it’s not the best investment – what should I do? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask260-has-the-mortgage-market-changed-or-am-i-jus Welcome back to another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob! Kicking off the podcast this week we’ve got Alex from London who has a question regarding mortgages.  She’s been struggling to get one at a 75% loan to value rate. Her broker has informed her that’s where the market is at and she’ll have more options at 70%. Is this the case, or is her broker steering her in the wrong direction? Next up we’ve got Rosa who has a question about buying in London. She knows that she 100% wants to own her own property in London as that’s where she was born and raised.  However, she’s aware that investing in London probably isn’t the smartest of moves right now.  So, can Rob & Rob offer Rosa some advice on a compromise between getting what she wants and making a smart investment? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK260: Has the mortgage market changed or am I just unlucky? PLUS: I want to buy in London, but I know it’s not the best investment – what should I do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob! Kicking off the podcast this week we’ve got Alex from London who has a question regarding mortgages.  She’s been struggling to get one at a 75% loan to value rate. Her broker has informed her that’s where the market is at and she’ll have more options at 70%. Is this the case, or is her broker steering her in the wrong direction? Next up we’ve got Rosa who has a question about buying in London. She knows that she 100% wants to own her own property in London as that’s where she was born and raised.  However, she’s aware that investing in London probably isn’t the smartest of moves right now.  So, can Rob & Rob offer Rosa some advice on a compromise between getting what she wants and making a smart investment? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob!

Kicking off the podcast this week we’ve got Alex from London who has a question regarding mortgages. 

She’s been struggling to get one at a 75% loan to value rate. Her broker has informed her that’s where the market is at and she’ll have more options at 70%.

Is this the case, or is her broker steering her in the wrong direction?

Next up we’ve got Rosa who has a question about buying in London. She knows that she 100% wants to own her own property in London as that’s where she was born and raised. 

However, she’s aware that investing in London probably isn’t the smartest of moves right now. 

So, can Rob & Rob offer Rosa some advice on a compromise between getting what she wants and making a smart investment?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 401 TPP398: Getting your property let during lockdown https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp398-getting-your-property-let-during-lockdown Getting your property let is key to being a successful landlord  But when it comes to getting your property let during lockdown, that’s a bit trickier.  So why not try and turn this situation on it’s head and make the most of a bad situation?  We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again... in times like this you need to innovate and adapt to the challenges you face. You need to work smarter and harder.  And, if you do this now and continue to do it when the world goes back to some form of normality, you’ll be in an even stronger position.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode  If you’ve got a property that you’re struggling to get let, or you’ve just had a tenant that’s handed in their notice, fear not.  This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are giving you their tips and tricks on getting your property let, each and every time.  In this episode the guys are going to take a look at what you need to do before, during and after marketing your property.  Keen to find out what the top tips are for getting your property let? Tune in to find out.   In the news  If you’re not a fan of fury friends then you may not like the news story we have for you this week.  ‘MP launches Bill to outlaw pet discrimination by landlords’. The aim behind this Bill is to stop landlords from outright refusing a tenant application who owns a pet. Now they’re not saying you have to allow people with pets, but you will have to consider them like you would anyone else. As you can probably imagine, this hasn’t gone down too well with landlords. In some cases, landlords would charge a higher deposit to a tenant with pets in the event of any damage.  But now you can’t even do that due to the five week deposit cap. Whether or not this Bill will pass, we’ll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, there is a thread on this topic over on the forum so make sure you head over there and give your views on the matter.    Hub Extra  This week, Rob B has got a couple of book recommendations for you.  These books are ideal for anyone who runs a business, is high up in a business or just simply wants to understand business.  They are, Rockefeller Habits and Delivering Happiness.  Both books are very different. Rockefeller Habits will give you an idea on how to run a business and Delivering Happiness will guide you on how you can deliver a great service.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP398: Getting your property let during lockdown full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Getting your property let is key to being a successful landlord  But when it comes to getting your property let during lockdown, that’s a bit trickier.  So why not try and turn this situation on it’s head and make the most of a bad situation?  We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again... in times like this you need to innovate and adapt to the challenges you face. You need to work smarter and harder.  And, if you do this now and continue to do it when the world goes back to some form of normality, you’ll be in an even stronger position.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode  If you’ve got a property that you’re struggling to get let, or you’ve just had a tenant that’s handed in their notice, fear not.  This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are giving you their tips and tricks on getting your property let, each and every time.  In this episode the guys are going to take a look at what you need to do before, during and after marketing your property.  Keen to find out what the top tips are for getting your property let? Tune in to find out.   In the news  If you’re not a fan of fury friends then you may not like the news story we have for you this week.  ‘MP launches Bill to outlaw pet discrimination by landlords’. The aim behind this Bill is to stop landlords from outright refusing a tenant application who owns a pet. Now they’re not saying you have to allow people with pets, but you will have to consider them like you would anyone else. As you can probably imagine, this hasn’t gone down too well with landlords. In some cases, landlords would charge a higher deposit to a tenant with pets in the event of any damage.  But now you can’t even do that due to the five week deposit cap. Whether or not this Bill will pass, we’ll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, there is a thread on this topic over on the forum so make sure you head over there and give your views on the matter.    Hub Extra  This week, Rob B has got a couple of book recommendations for you.  These books are ideal for anyone who runs a business, is high up in a business or just simply wants to understand business.  They are, Rockefeller Habits and Delivering Happiness.  Both books are very different. Rockefeller Habits will give you an idea on how to run a business and Delivering Happiness will guide you on how you can deliver a great service.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Getting your property let is key to being a successful landlord 

But when it comes to getting your property let during lockdown, that’s a bit trickier. 

So why not try and turn this situation on it’s head and make the most of a bad situation? 

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again... in times like this you need to innovate and adapt to the challenges you face. You need to work smarter and harder. 

And, if you do this now and continue to do it when the world goes back to some form of normality, you’ll be in an even stronger position. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode 

If you’ve got a property that you’re struggling to get let, or you’ve just had a tenant that’s handed in their notice, fear not. 

This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are giving you their tips and tricks on getting your property let, each and every time. 

In this episode the guys are going to take a look at what you need to do before, during and after marketing your property. 

Keen to find out what the top tips are for getting your property let?

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news 

If you’re not a fan of fury friends then you may not like the news story we have for you this week. 

‘MP launches Bill to outlaw pet discrimination by landlords’.

The aim behind this Bill is to stop landlords from outright refusing a tenant application who owns a pet. Now they’re not saying you have to allow people with pets, but you will have to consider them like you would anyone else.

As you can probably imagine, this hasn’t gone down too well with landlords. In some cases, landlords would charge a higher deposit to a tenant with pets in the event of any damage. 

But now you can’t even do that due to the five week deposit cap. Whether or not this Bill will pass, we’ll just have to wait and see.

In the meantime, there is a thread on this topic over on the forum so make sure you head over there and give your views on the matter. 

 

Hub Extra 

This week, Rob B has got a couple of book recommendations for you. 

These books are ideal for anyone who runs a business, is high up in a business or just simply wants to understand business. 

They are, Rockefeller Habits and Delivering Happiness. 

Both books are very different. Rockefeller Habits will give you an idea on how to run a business and Delivering Happiness will guide you on how you can deliver a great service. 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1315 ASK259: My house isn’t selling – should I cut the price? PLUS: Will cladding issues affect my remortgage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask259-my-house-isn-t-selling-should-i-cut-the-pri Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! It’s Tuesday, and that means we’ve got another two property questions that need answering. First up this week we’ve got Pauline from Gothenburg in Sweden!  She has a property in the UK which she purchased 5-6 years ago thinking it would be her forever family home.  The property is in a rural part of Scotland where demand isn’t that high in terms of renting or purchasing.  It’s been on the market since the beginning of lockdown and it’s just not selling. The agent has now suggested that Pauline turn it into a rental.  However, she already has four other rental properties in other parts of Scotland that have the fundamentals, whereas the location of this property, doesn't really have the rental fundamentals needed to make it a success.  So now she’s wondering if she should drastically drop her asking price and take a loss, or if she should put it on the rental market?  Next we’ve got Jeremy who’s got a concern about his potential remortgage offers.  He’s got a couple of apartments in developments that have cladding issues, following on from the Grenfell disaster.  Now Jeremy is wondering if the cladding is going to cause issues for him, should he want to remortgage?  More so if he’s looking to pull money out of the properties and refinance.  So, will cladding issues affect the ability to remortgage? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK259: My house isn’t selling – should I cut the price? PLUS: Will cladding issues affect my remortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! It’s Tuesday, and that means we’ve got another two property questions that need answering. First up this week we’ve got Pauline from Gothenburg in Sweden!  She has a property in the UK which she purchased 5-6 years ago thinking it would be her forever family home.  The property is in a rural part of Scotland where demand isn’t that high in terms of renting or purchasing.  It’s been on the market since the beginning of lockdown and it’s just not selling. The agent has now suggested that Pauline turn it into a rental.  However, she already has four other rental properties in other parts of Scotland that have the fundamentals, whereas the location of this property, doesn't really have the rental fundamentals needed to make it a success.  So now she’s wondering if she should drastically drop her asking price and take a loss, or if she should put it on the rental market?  Next we’ve got Jeremy who’s got a concern about his potential remortgage offers.  He’s got a couple of apartments in developments that have cladding issues, following on from the Grenfell disaster.  Now Jeremy is wondering if the cladding is going to cause issues for him, should he want to remortgage?  More so if he’s looking to pull money out of the properties and refinance.  So, will cladding issues affect the ability to remortgage? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! It’s Tuesday, and that means we’ve got another two property questions that need answering.

First up this week we’ve got Pauline from Gothenburg in Sweden! 

She has a property in the UK which she purchased 5-6 years ago thinking it would be her forever family home. 

The property is in a rural part of Scotland where demand isn’t that high in terms of renting or purchasing. 

It’s been on the market since the beginning of lockdown and it’s just not selling. The agent has now suggested that Pauline turn it into a rental. 

However, she already has four other rental properties in other parts of Scotland that have the fundamentals, whereas the location of this property, doesn't really have the rental fundamentals needed to make it a success. 

So now she’s wondering if she should drastically drop her asking price and take a loss, or if she should put it on the rental market? 

Next we’ve got Jeremy who’s got a concern about his potential remortgage offers. 

He’s got a couple of apartments in developments that have cladding issues, following on from the Grenfell disaster. 

Now Jeremy is wondering if the cladding is going to cause issues for him, should he want to remortgage? 

More so if he’s looking to pull money out of the properties and refinance. 

So, will cladding issues affect the ability to remortgage?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 397 TPP397: We reveal the area with the worst rental arrears in the UK (and two big news stories) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp397-we-reveal-the-area-with-the-worst-rental-ar What impact has coronavirus had on rental arrears? It’s safe to say that coronavirus has had the opposite effect on house prices than what we originally thought it would. But what about rental arrears?  Understandably, tenants have struggled more than ever to pay their rent. The government has even put in considerable measures to stop you from taking action against those tenants.  But what impact has the coronavirus actually had on rent arrears? Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode There’s been a lot of contradicting surveys out there which makes it harder to actually know what the real impact has been.  But Rob & Rob have recently come across a report from Pay Prop which gets into this data - and that’s what The Robs are going to be picking apart. The data looks at actual transactions from thousands of different tenants, so you can guarantee it to be more reliable than the numerous surveys asking landlords for their individual thoughts.  While the effects of coronavirus are being felt across the country, this led us into looking at tenant arrears as a whole.  If you’re a long-time listener, you’ll know that choosing where to invest is one of the most important things you need to consider when investing in property.  Because, believe it or not, there are a few areas in particular where a huge one in four tenants are in arrears.  Where are these areas?  That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode.  Tune in to find out.   In the news  Maybe it’s the time of year, but we’ve come across one news headline that’s terrified us. ‘Boris Johnson’s 95% mortgages will put Britain back on course for a house price crash’. Like Rob B, many others thought it was going to support the market when in actual fact it’s going to cause a crash! However, like all good headlines, there is one major factor that The Guardian have missed out of this story.  The fact that 95% mortgages will first bring about a property boom and then a crash.  Which shouldn’t surprise you if you know how the 18-year property cycle works. There’s a crash after every boom. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve found another headline which might not seem as interesting, but has the potential to be a bigger story.  ‘John Lewis to build and furnish private rental properties’. The standard of the rental market seems to constantly be upping its game. And it seems that John Lewis wants a piece of the pie. The owners of the company also own Waitrose and therefore already own a lot of land and they want 40% of their annual income to come from somewhere other than retail. Hence why they’re turning to property.  Not only will all properties be furnished with John Lewis furniture, there will also be a food delivery service for tenants from Waitrose.  These are certainly going to be high-end properties.   Hub Extra  Do you hate cookies?  No, not the biscuit kind. The ones that pop up on every website you visit. Well, so does Rob B and after moaning about it to Rob D, he was introduced to this nifty little tool.  It’s a browser extension called I don’t care about cookies. It works across all major browsers, simply just install it and the majority of those annoying pop ups will be blocked.  So now the only cookies you need to concentrate on are those that you’re dunking into your brew.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP397: We reveal the area with the worst rental arrears in the UK (and two big news stories) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What impact has coronavirus had on rental arrears? It’s safe to say that coronavirus has had the opposite effect on house prices than what we originally thought it would. But what about rental arrears?  Understandably, tenants have struggled more than ever to pay their rent. The government has even put in considerable measures to stop you from taking action against those tenants.  But what impact has the coronavirus actually had on rent arrears? Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode There’s been a lot of contradicting surveys out there which makes it harder to actually know what the real impact has been.  But Rob & Rob have recently come across a report from Pay Prop which gets into this data - and that’s what The Robs are going to be picking apart. The data looks at actual transactions from thousands of different tenants, so you can guarantee it to be more reliable than the numerous surveys asking landlords for their individual thoughts.  While the effects of coronavirus are being felt across the country, this led us into looking at tenant arrears as a whole.  If you’re a long-time listener, you’ll know that choosing where to invest is one of the most important things you need to consider when investing in property.  Because, believe it or not, there are a few areas in particular where a huge one in four tenants are in arrears.  Where are these areas?  That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode.  Tune in to find out.   In the news  Maybe it’s the time of year, but we’ve come across one news headline that’s terrified us. ‘Boris Johnson’s 95% mortgages will put Britain back on course for a house price crash’. Like Rob B, many others thought it was going to support the market when in actual fact it’s going to cause a crash! However, like all good headlines, there is one major factor that The Guardian have missed out of this story.  The fact that 95% mortgages will first bring about a property boom and then a crash.  Which shouldn’t surprise you if you know how the 18-year property cycle works. There’s a crash after every boom. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve found another headline which might not seem as interesting, but has the potential to be a bigger story.  ‘John Lewis to build and furnish private rental properties’. The standard of the rental market seems to constantly be upping its game. And it seems that John Lewis wants a piece of the pie. The owners of the company also own Waitrose and therefore already own a lot of land and they want 40% of their annual income to come from somewhere other than retail. Hence why they’re turning to property.  Not only will all properties be furnished with John Lewis furniture, there will also be a food delivery service for tenants from Waitrose.  These are certainly going to be high-end properties.   Hub Extra  Do you hate cookies?  No, not the biscuit kind. The ones that pop up on every website you visit. Well, so does Rob B and after moaning about it to Rob D, he was introduced to this nifty little tool.  It’s a browser extension called I don’t care about cookies. It works across all major browsers, simply just install it and the majority of those annoying pop ups will be blocked.  So now the only cookies you need to concentrate on are those that you’re dunking into your brew.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What impact has coronavirus had on rental arrears?

It’s safe to say that coronavirus has had the opposite effect on house prices than what we originally thought it would. But what about rental arrears? 

Understandably, tenants have struggled more than ever to pay their rent. The government has even put in considerable measures to stop you from taking action against those tenants. 

But what impact has the coronavirus actually had on rent arrears?

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

There’s been a lot of contradicting surveys out there which makes it harder to actually know what the real impact has been. 

But Rob & Rob have recently come across a report from Pay Prop which gets into this data - and that’s what The Robs are going to be picking apart.

The data looks at actual transactions from thousands of different tenants, so you can guarantee it to be more reliable than the numerous surveys asking landlords for their individual thoughts. 

While the effects of coronavirus are being felt across the country, this led us into looking at tenant arrears as a whole. 

If you’re a long-time listener, you’ll know that choosing where to invest is one of the most important things you need to consider when investing in property. 

Because, believe it or not, there are a few areas in particular where a huge one in four tenants are in arrears. 

Where are these areas? 

That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode. 

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news 

Maybe it’s the time of year, but we’ve come across one news headline that’s terrified us.

‘Boris Johnson’s 95% mortgages will put Britain back on course for a house price crash’.

Like Rob B, many others thought it was going to support the market when in actual fact it’s going to cause a crash!

However, like all good headlines, there is one major factor that The Guardian have missed out of this story. 

The fact that 95% mortgages will first bring about a property boom and then a crash. 

Which shouldn’t surprise you if you know how the 18-year property cycle works. There’s a crash after every boom.

If that wasn’t enough, we’ve found another headline which might not seem as interesting, but has the potential to be a bigger story. 

‘John Lewis to build and furnish private rental properties’.

The standard of the rental market seems to constantly be upping its game. And it seems that John Lewis wants a piece of the pie.

The owners of the company also own Waitrose and therefore already own a lot of land and they want 40% of their annual income to come from somewhere other than retail. Hence why they’re turning to property. 

Not only will all properties be furnished with John Lewis furniture, there will also be a food delivery service for tenants from Waitrose. 

These are certainly going to be high-end properties.

 

Hub Extra 

Do you hate cookies? 

No, not the biscuit kind. The ones that pop up on every website you visit.

Well, so does Rob B and after moaning about it to Rob D, he was introduced to this nifty little tool. 

It’s a browser extension called I don’t care about cookies. It works across all major browsers, simply just install it and the majority of those annoying pop ups will be blocked. 

So now the only cookies you need to concentrate on are those that you’re dunking into your brew.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1169 ASK258: How can I get a buy-to-let mortgage with no income? PLUS: Is Cardiff good for property investment? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask258-how-can-i-get-a-buy-to-let-mortgage-with-no This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’re talking about buy-to-let mortgages with no income and whether Cardiff is a good investment hotspot.  So, our first question this week is from Michelle.  Michelle and her partner now have the money to invest in property and they think that now or January 2021 is the perfect time to purchase their first buy-to-let property. They’re not currently married and at the moment Michelle is a stay at home mum, but she does have a professional background.  She doesn’t have a mortgage in her name, so therefore thinks it makes sense to put the investment property in her name to avoid stamp duty costs. Her partner is also a 40% tax payer so it also makes sense for the rental income to come through Michelle.  But what Michelle now wants to know is, how can she get a mortgage without an income? Is it even possible? The second question this week has come in from Alex. He currently lives and invests in Cardiff as he believes it has all the fundamentals.  Alex has noticed that Rob & Rob have never touched on Cardiff, or any city in Wales for that matter, on any of the podcasts.  So he’s now wondering if that’s because The Robs don’t see Wales as a good investment location, or just because there are better opportunities in other cities.  Do Rob & Rob just not like Wales? Or is there a reason they’ve never chosen a Welsh city as one of their property hotspots? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK258: How can I get a buy-to-let mortgage with no income? PLUS: Is Cardiff good for property investment? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’re talking about buy-to-let mortgages with no income and whether Cardiff is a good investment hotspot.  So, our first question this week is from Michelle.  Michelle and her partner now have the money to invest in property and they think that now or January 2021 is the perfect time to purchase their first buy-to-let property. They’re not currently married and at the moment Michelle is a stay at home mum, but she does have a professional background.  She doesn’t have a mortgage in her name, so therefore thinks it makes sense to put the investment property in her name to avoid stamp duty costs. Her partner is also a 40% tax payer so it also makes sense for the rental income to come through Michelle.  But what Michelle now wants to know is, how can she get a mortgage without an income? Is it even possible? The second question this week has come in from Alex. He currently lives and invests in Cardiff as he believes it has all the fundamentals.  Alex has noticed that Rob & Rob have never touched on Cardiff, or any city in Wales for that matter, on any of the podcasts.  So he’s now wondering if that’s because The Robs don’t see Wales as a good investment location, or just because there are better opportunities in other cities.  Do Rob & Rob just not like Wales? Or is there a reason they’ve never chosen a Welsh city as one of their property hotspots? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’re talking about buy-to-let mortgages with no income and whether Cardiff is a good investment hotspot. 

So, our first question this week is from Michelle. 

Michelle and her partner now have the money to invest in property and they think that now or January 2021 is the perfect time to purchase their first buy-to-let property.

They’re not currently married and at the moment Michelle is a stay at home mum, but she does have a professional background. 

She doesn’t have a mortgage in her name, so therefore thinks it makes sense to put the investment property in her name to avoid stamp duty costs. Her partner is also a 40% tax payer so it also makes sense for the rental income to come through Michelle. 

But what Michelle now wants to know is, how can she get a mortgage without an income? Is it even possible?

The second question this week has come in from Alex. He currently lives and invests in Cardiff as he believes it has all the fundamentals. 

Alex has noticed that Rob & Rob have never touched on Cardiff, or any city in Wales for that matter, on any of the podcasts. 

So he’s now wondering if that’s because The Robs don’t see Wales as a good investment location, or just because there are better opportunities in other cities. 

Do Rob & Rob just not like Wales? Or is there a reason they’ve never chosen a Welsh city as one of their property hotspots?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 383 TPP396: How your ego is sabotaging your property investment dreams (and what to do about it) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp396-how-your-ego-is-sabotaging-your-property-in What is delayed gratification?  Back in the 1970’s a psychologist named Walter Mischel performed an experiment on children to monitor their behaviour.  He placed a marshmallow in front of them and told them if they didn’t eat that marshmallow by the time he came back in the room, they could have two.  You may have seen something similar doing the rounds on social media with parents trying a temptation test on their children.  The idea behind the experiment was to see if the children could resist having something pretty good right now, to gain something even better in the future.  That’s delayed gratification.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode  Believe it or not, delayed gratification plays a part in investing today. It means having money now, and not spending it so your life can be better in the future.  So in this week’s episode The Robs are going to share some real life examples of why it can be damaging not to delay gratification, and are also sharing their thoughts on how you can do it more successfully.  In these real life examples we’ll hear about one family who spent every penny they had coming in.  They would buy fancy cars, live in a big house, go on expensive holidays, but they didn’t have a savings pot for a rainy day.  On the other hand we have a guy who’s worked hard for eight years and sometimes thought about giving up. But he didn’t, he persevered and now he has his 10th property and is financially independent.  How can delayed gratification affect your property investment dreams?  Unfortunately, the majority of the country works like the first example.  We want everything handed to us, we want things quicker and we want them now. A lot of us aren’t willing to wait for the things we want, we’re a pretty impatient generation.  And of course, social media can play a big part in this. You may see someone on social media that’s living out your property investment dreams, or it at least looks that way. But it might not actually be true.  Sometimes your ego can get in the way of this. You may feel like you’re in competition with other people who are doing the same thing as you. And that’s where your downfall will be.  So, how can your ego and delayed gratification affect your property investment dreams?  Tune in to find out.   In the news This week we’ve got two news stories for you that we couldn’t not talk about.  The first is ‘Boris Johnson plans 95 per cent mortgage scheme’. In the latest conference a few weeks ago Boris Johnson seemed to put property at the top of the agenda and introduced generation buy.  In a nutshell, this seems to be a rebranded Help to Buy scheme trying to encourage mortgage providers to offer 95% mortgages.  The second news story we wanted to share is ‘House prices soar by 7.3% in September’ from the Halifax. This is the steepest annual increase since June 2016 according to their latest index. It’s absolutely bonkers that this is happening during a pandemic and we’ll certainly be going into more detail on this in the market update in a few weeks time.   Hub Extra For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a quote that ties in pretty well with today’s podcast topic and it’s from Abraham Lincoln. ‘Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most’. It’s all about what you want the most in the world and if you’re able to make short term sacrifices in order to obtain the thing you want the most.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP396: How your ego is sabotaging your property investment dreams (and what to do about it) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What is delayed gratification?  Back in the 1970’s a psychologist named Walter Mischel performed an experiment on children to monitor their behaviour.  He placed a marshmallow in front of them and told them if they didn’t eat that marshmallow by the time he came back in the room, they could have two.  You may have seen something similar doing the rounds on social media with parents trying a temptation test on their children.  The idea behind the experiment was to see if the children could resist having something pretty good right now, to gain something even better in the future.  That’s delayed gratification.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode  Believe it or not, delayed gratification plays a part in investing today. It means having money now, and not spending it so your life can be better in the future.  So in this week’s episode The Robs are going to share some real life examples of why it can be damaging not to delay gratification, and are also sharing their thoughts on how you can do it more successfully.  In these real life examples we’ll hear about one family who spent every penny they had coming in.  They would buy fancy cars, live in a big house, go on expensive holidays, but they didn’t have a savings pot for a rainy day.  On the other hand we have a guy who’s worked hard for eight years and sometimes thought about giving up. But he didn’t, he persevered and now he has his 10th property and is financially independent.  How can delayed gratification affect your property investment dreams?  Unfortunately, the majority of the country works like the first example.  We want everything handed to us, we want things quicker and we want them now. A lot of us aren’t willing to wait for the things we want, we’re a pretty impatient generation.  And of course, social media can play a big part in this. You may see someone on social media that’s living out your property investment dreams, or it at least looks that way. But it might not actually be true.  Sometimes your ego can get in the way of this. You may feel like you’re in competition with other people who are doing the same thing as you. And that’s where your downfall will be.  So, how can your ego and delayed gratification affect your property investment dreams?  Tune in to find out.   In the news This week we’ve got two news stories for you that we couldn’t not talk about.  The first is ‘Boris Johnson plans 95 per cent mortgage scheme’. In the latest conference a few weeks ago Boris Johnson seemed to put property at the top of the agenda and introduced generation buy.  In a nutshell, this seems to be a rebranded Help to Buy scheme trying to encourage mortgage providers to offer 95% mortgages.  The second news story we wanted to share is ‘House prices soar by 7.3% in September’ from the Halifax. This is the steepest annual increase since June 2016 according to their latest index. It’s absolutely bonkers that this is happening during a pandemic and we’ll certainly be going into more detail on this in the market update in a few weeks time.   Hub Extra For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a quote that ties in pretty well with today’s podcast topic and it’s from Abraham Lincoln. ‘Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most’. It’s all about what you want the most in the world and if you’re able to make short term sacrifices in order to obtain the thing you want the most.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What is delayed gratification? 

Back in the 1970’s a psychologist named Walter Mischel performed an experiment on children to monitor their behaviour. 

He placed a marshmallow in front of them and told them if they didn’t eat that marshmallow by the time he came back in the room, they could have two. 

You may have seen something similar doing the rounds on social media with parents trying a temptation test on their children. 

The idea behind the experiment was to see if the children could resist having something pretty good right now, to gain something even better in the future. 

That’s delayed gratification. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode 

Believe it or not, delayed gratification plays a part in investing today. It means having money now, and not spending it so your life can be better in the future. 

So in this week’s episode The Robs are going to share some real life examples of why it can be damaging not to delay gratification, and are also sharing their thoughts on how you can do it more successfully. 

In these real life examples we’ll hear about one family who spent every penny they had coming in. 

They would buy fancy cars, live in a big house, go on expensive holidays, but they didn’t have a savings pot for a rainy day. 

On the other hand we have a guy who’s worked hard for eight years and sometimes thought about giving up. But he didn’t, he persevered and now he has his 10th property and is financially independent. 

How can delayed gratification affect your property investment dreams? 

Unfortunately, the majority of the country works like the first example. 

We want everything handed to us, we want things quicker and we want them now. A lot of us aren’t willing to wait for the things we want, we’re a pretty impatient generation. 

And of course, social media can play a big part in this. You may see someone on social media that’s living out your property investment dreams, or it at least looks that way. But it might not actually be true. 

Sometimes your ego can get in the way of this. You may feel like you’re in competition with other people who are doing the same thing as you. And that’s where your downfall will be. 

So, how can your ego and delayed gratification affect your property investment dreams? 

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news

This week we’ve got two news stories for you that we couldn’t not talk about. 

The first is ‘Boris Johnson plans 95 per cent mortgage scheme’. In the latest conference a few weeks ago Boris Johnson seemed to put property at the top of the agenda and introduced generation buy. 

In a nutshell, this seems to be a rebranded Help to Buy scheme trying to encourage mortgage providers to offer 95% mortgages. 

The second news story we wanted to share is ‘House prices soar by 7.3% in September’ from the Halifax. This is the steepest annual increase since June 2016 according to their latest index.

It’s absolutely bonkers that this is happening during a pandemic and we’ll certainly be going into more detail on this in the market update in a few weeks time.

 

Hub Extra

For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a quote that ties in pretty well with today’s podcast topic and it’s from Abraham Lincoln.

‘Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most’.

It’s all about what you want the most in the world and if you’re able to make short term sacrifices in order to obtain the thing you want the most. 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1408 ASK257: Is now a good time to move my property into a company? PLUS: Is Huddersfield a good investment area? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask257-is-now-a-good-time-to-move-my-property-into Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. First up this week is Matt from York. He’s a long-term listener and has finally got in touch to ask a question around stamp duty. Matt has a couple of houses that are currently under his personal name. So he’s wondering if now would be the ideal time to move those properties into a limited company?  The reason for this is that stamp duty is currently at its lowest and he’s wondering if it will be beneficial to move his properties into a limited company. Our second caller this week is someone we’ve called Samuel.  Unfortunately Samuel invested a lot of cash into his property education and has found that he’s not getting much more from that than what he’s getting for free from Property Hub.  After looking into the hotspots that we recommend, he’s wanting to know why Rob & Rob have never recommended Huddersfield as a place to invest?  There’s a university, the prices are pretty good and with the current market, he’s wondering if The Robs think now might be a good time to target Huddersfield?  So, do Rob & Rob think now is a good time to be moving your property over to a limited company? And do they think you should consider investing in Huddersfield? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK257: Is now a good time to move my property into a company? PLUS: Is Huddersfield a good investment area? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. First up this week is Matt from York. He’s a long-term listener and has finally got in touch to ask a question around stamp duty. Matt has a couple of houses that are currently under his personal name. So he’s wondering if now would be the ideal time to move those properties into a limited company?  The reason for this is that stamp duty is currently at its lowest and he’s wondering if it will be beneficial to move his properties into a limited company. Our second caller this week is someone we’ve called Samuel.  Unfortunately Samuel invested a lot of cash into his property education and has found that he’s not getting much more from that than what he’s getting for free from Property Hub.  After looking into the hotspots that we recommend, he’s wanting to know why Rob & Rob have never recommended Huddersfield as a place to invest?  There’s a university, the prices are pretty good and with the current market, he’s wondering if The Robs think now might be a good time to target Huddersfield?  So, do Rob & Rob think now is a good time to be moving your property over to a limited company? And do they think you should consider investing in Huddersfield? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

First up this week is Matt from York.

He’s a long-term listener and has finally got in touch to ask a question around stamp duty.

Matt has a couple of houses that are currently under his personal name. So he’s wondering if now would be the ideal time to move those properties into a limited company? 

The reason for this is that stamp duty is currently at its lowest and he’s wondering if it will be beneficial to move his properties into a limited company.

Our second caller this week is someone we’ve called Samuel. 

Unfortunately Samuel invested a lot of cash into his property education and has found that he’s not getting much more from that than what he’s getting for free from Property Hub. 

After looking into the hotspots that we recommend, he’s wanting to know why Rob & Rob have never recommended Huddersfield as a place to invest? 

There’s a university, the prices are pretty good and with the current market, he’s wondering if The Robs think now might be a good time to target Huddersfield? 

So, do Rob & Rob think now is a good time to be moving your property over to a limited company? And do they think you should consider investing in Huddersfield?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 384 TPP395: Why is the conveyancing process such a nightmare? A solicitor responds https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp395-why-is-the-conveyancing-process-such-a-nigh Solicitors. Can’t work with them, can’t work without them Believe it or not, solicitors are incredibly important to the success of your property investment journey.  So this week we thought we’d get a solicitor onto The Property Podcast to discuss what makes a great one.  You’ll also gain an insight into what actually happens during the conveyancing process and what you can do to make it go smoother. The Robs will also be discussing how you can make your investment journey a lot easier.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode The process of making a property purchase isn’t exactly the easiest or most glamorous of processes.  The conveyancing process can be long, frustrating, confusing and sometimes even leave you feeling like you’re going to lose out on your deal.  Solicitors quite often get a bashing in their line of work. And we’re holding our hands up, in the past we’ve said some uncomplementary things.  So this week on The Property Podcast we’ve got solicitor Afsheen Nasr who is a partner at Ronald Fletcher Baker to come and defend solicitors everywhere.  This episode is to give you a clearer understanding of what goes on during the conveyancing process and why it can take so long.  There’s actually some pointers for what you can do as a proeprty investor to speed up the process from your end.  As you’ll be aware, being able to complete on a property quickly can be a huge bargaining chip when negotiating.  Is a rapid conveyancing process even possible?  Tune in to find out.    In the news  It’s that time again, August’s Hometrack report has been released. As The Robs predicted at the beginning of the year, Manchester and Nottingham are at the top with an incredible 4% year-on-year increase.  Considering the year we’ve had, the data is actually telling us that it hasn’t been too bad. It definitely could have been a lot worse! It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the last quarter of the year.   Hub Extra This week’s Hub Extra tool might be something that you’re already using or something you’ve never even heard of. It’s IOS Shortcuts.  If there are certain things that you use all the time on a daily basis, instead of scrolling through to find the app, you can just click on the shortcut.  It’s incredibly handy and really time efficient.  And if any Android users thought they were getting left behind, Rob D has found you a similar tool to implement if you watch tutorials on YouTube.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP395: Why is the conveyancing process such a nightmare? A solicitor responds full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Solicitors. Can’t work with them, can’t work without them Believe it or not, solicitors are incredibly important to the success of your property investment journey.  So this week we thought we’d get a solicitor onto The Property Podcast to discuss what makes a great one.  You’ll also gain an insight into what actually happens during the conveyancing process and what you can do to make it go smoother. The Robs will also be discussing how you can make your investment journey a lot easier.  Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode The process of making a property purchase isn’t exactly the easiest or most glamorous of processes.  The conveyancing process can be long, frustrating, confusing and sometimes even leave you feeling like you’re going to lose out on your deal.  Solicitors quite often get a bashing in their line of work. And we’re holding our hands up, in the past we’ve said some uncomplementary things.  So this week on The Property Podcast we’ve got solicitor Afsheen Nasr who is a partner at Ronald Fletcher Baker to come and defend solicitors everywhere.  This episode is to give you a clearer understanding of what goes on during the conveyancing process and why it can take so long.  There’s actually some pointers for what you can do as a proeprty investor to speed up the process from your end.  As you’ll be aware, being able to complete on a property quickly can be a huge bargaining chip when negotiating.  Is a rapid conveyancing process even possible?  Tune in to find out.    In the news  It’s that time again, August’s Hometrack report has been released. As The Robs predicted at the beginning of the year, Manchester and Nottingham are at the top with an incredible 4% year-on-year increase.  Considering the year we’ve had, the data is actually telling us that it hasn’t been too bad. It definitely could have been a lot worse! It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the last quarter of the year.   Hub Extra This week’s Hub Extra tool might be something that you’re already using or something you’ve never even heard of. It’s IOS Shortcuts.  If there are certain things that you use all the time on a daily basis, instead of scrolling through to find the app, you can just click on the shortcut.  It’s incredibly handy and really time efficient.  And if any Android users thought they were getting left behind, Rob D has found you a similar tool to implement if you watch tutorials on YouTube.    Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Solicitors. Can’t work with them, can’t work without them

Believe it or not, solicitors are incredibly important to the success of your property investment journey. 

So this week we thought we’d get a solicitor onto The Property Podcast to discuss what makes a great one. 

You’ll also gain an insight into what actually happens during the conveyancing process and what you can do to make it go smoother.

The Robs will also be discussing how you can make your investment journey a lot easier. 

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

The process of making a property purchase isn’t exactly the easiest or most glamorous of processes. 

The conveyancing process can be long, frustrating, confusing and sometimes even leave you feeling like you’re going to lose out on your deal. 

Solicitors quite often get a bashing in their line of work. And we’re holding our hands up, in the past we’ve said some uncomplementary things. 

So this week on The Property Podcast we’ve got solicitor Afsheen Nasr who is a partner at Ronald Fletcher Baker to come and defend solicitors everywhere. 

This episode is to give you a clearer understanding of what goes on during the conveyancing process and why it can take so long. 

There’s actually some pointers for what you can do as a proeprty investor to speed up the process from your end. 

As you’ll be aware, being able to complete on a property quickly can be a huge bargaining chip when negotiating. 

Is a rapid conveyancing process even possible? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

In the news 

It’s that time again, August’s Hometrack report has been released. As The Robs predicted at the beginning of the year, Manchester and Nottingham are at the top with an incredible 4% year-on-year increase. 

Considering the year we’ve had, the data is actually telling us that it hasn’t been too bad. It definitely could have been a lot worse! It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the last quarter of the year.

 

Hub Extra

This week’s Hub Extra tool might be something that you’re already using or something you’ve never even heard of. It’s IOS Shortcuts. 

If there are certain things that you use all the time on a daily basis, instead of scrolling through to find the app, you can just click on the shortcut. 

It’s incredibly handy and really time efficient. 

And if any Android users thought they were getting left behind, Rob D has found you a similar tool to implement if you watch tutorials on YouTube. 

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1535 ASK256: How much discount should I ask for? PLUS: Why would anybody buy a property with a regulated tenancy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask256-how-much-discount-should-i-ask-for-plus-why It’s Tuesday, so naturally that means The Robs are on hand.  The first question this week comes from James from St Albans.  He’s a new listener and has been bingeing all of the past episodes.  He’s been looking at new developments in key locations and gets the impression that they’re open to offers.  So now he’s looking to find out what Rob & Rob think would be a reasonable starting point for trying to negotiate a discount. And for others wondering the same, we’ve got a handy video on negotiating a discount on a property right here. Also, some of the developments he’s been looking at have fantastic on-site amenities, which in turn means they also come with a higher service charge fee.  James is wondering if he should be concerned about these charges or if they’re generally covered by the rental income?  Our second question this week comes in from Kathy who has a question about regulated tenancies.  She’s wondering why anyone would want to buy one as she seems to think that it means you can’t get rid of tenants if they stop paying the rent.  She’s seen some selling at auction for quite a bit over the asking price so she’s wondering if they’re a good type of investment or she should stay clear? What do Rob & Rob think of properties with a regulated tenancy? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK256: How much discount should I ask for? PLUS: Why would anybody buy a property with a regulated tenancy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, so naturally that means The Robs are on hand.  The first question this week comes from James from St Albans.  He’s a new listener and has been bingeing all of the past episodes.  He’s been looking at new developments in key locations and gets the impression that they’re open to offers.  So now he’s looking to find out what Rob & Rob think would be a reasonable starting point for trying to negotiate a discount. And for others wondering the same, we’ve got a handy video on negotiating a discount on a property right here. Also, some of the developments he’s been looking at have fantastic on-site amenities, which in turn means they also come with a higher service charge fee.  James is wondering if he should be concerned about these charges or if they’re generally covered by the rental income?  Our second question this week comes in from Kathy who has a question about regulated tenancies.  She’s wondering why anyone would want to buy one as she seems to think that it means you can’t get rid of tenants if they stop paying the rent.  She’s seen some selling at auction for quite a bit over the asking price so she’s wondering if they’re a good type of investment or she should stay clear? What do Rob & Rob think of properties with a regulated tenancy? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday, so naturally that means The Robs are on hand. 

The first question this week comes from James from St Albans. 

He’s a new listener and has been bingeing all of the past episodes. 

He’s been looking at new developments in key locations and gets the impression that they’re open to offers. 

So now he’s looking to find out what Rob & Rob think would be a reasonable starting point for trying to negotiate a discount. And for others wondering the same, we’ve got a handy video on negotiating a discount on a property right here.

Also, some of the developments he’s been looking at have fantastic on-site amenities, which in turn means they also come with a higher service charge fee. 

James is wondering if he should be concerned about these charges or if they’re generally covered by the rental income? 

Our second question this week comes in from Kathy who has a question about regulated tenancies. 

She’s wondering why anyone would want to buy one as she seems to think that it means you can’t get rid of tenants if they stop paying the rent. 

She’s seen some selling at auction for quite a bit over the asking price so she’s wondering if they’re a good type of investment or she should stay clear?

What do Rob & Rob think of properties with a regulated tenancy?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 563 TPP394: October market update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp394-october-market-update The market update is back There’s loads that’s been happening in the past month that affects both property and the economy.  Which is great for us as that means this is going to be a jam packed episode. This month on the market update, Rob & Rob are going to be delving deep into: Inflation Interest rates  Evictions Property prices Here’s what to expect on this week’s podcast episode  The government has announced that there will be no autumn budget. This is because things are constantly changing and it’s impossible to know how much they’re going to be spending.  This is actually a good thing for property investors as a few people were worried about capital gains tax.  Instead of the autumn budget, the Chancellor has announced that there will instead be the winter economy plan. This will revolve around additional support measures from the government.  The VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sector has been extended until March - which is a positive for businesses that have been hit hard.  That’s just a teaser of what’s in-store for you today. There’s plenty more where that came from, so make sure you tune in!   The Property Hub Magazine We really mean it this time. You’ve only got until the 9th October to subscribe to the magazine to receive the November/December issue.  It’s £5 every two months and, as soon as you subscribe you’ll have access to the whole back catalogue of every issue we’ve ever done. This issue is all about the lessons learnt in 2020 and let’s face it, there’ve been a few!  Not only that, but if you’re a rugby fan, there’s also an interview with legend Ollie Philips following his property investment journey.  So, if you want to get ahead of the game, make sure you subscribe now!   YouTube If the magazine wasn’t enough, make sure you’ve checked out our latest YouTube video.  It gives you SIX different ways that you can raise cash to invest in property. Which lets face it, is the number one barrier for most people getting started.  It can be challenging and take time, but it will be worth it. So make sure you go give it a watch.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP394: October market update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The market update is back There’s loads that’s been happening in the past month that affects both property and the economy.  Which is great for us as that means this is going to be a jam packed episode. This month on the market update, Rob & Rob are going to be delving deep into: Inflation Interest rates  Evictions Property prices Here’s what to expect on this week’s podcast episode  The government has announced that there will be no autumn budget. This is because things are constantly changing and it’s impossible to know how much they’re going to be spending.  This is actually a good thing for property investors as a few people were worried about capital gains tax.  Instead of the autumn budget, the Chancellor has announced that there will instead be the winter economy plan. This will revolve around additional support measures from the government.  The VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sector has been extended until March - which is a positive for businesses that have been hit hard.  That’s just a teaser of what’s in-store for you today. There’s plenty more where that came from, so make sure you tune in!   The Property Hub Magazine We really mean it this time. You’ve only got until the 9th October to subscribe to the magazine to receive the November/December issue.  It’s £5 every two months and, as soon as you subscribe you’ll have access to the whole back catalogue of every issue we’ve ever done. This issue is all about the lessons learnt in 2020 and let’s face it, there’ve been a few!  Not only that, but if you’re a rugby fan, there’s also an interview with legend Ollie Philips following his property investment journey.  So, if you want to get ahead of the game, make sure you subscribe now!   YouTube If the magazine wasn’t enough, make sure you’ve checked out our latest YouTube video.  It gives you SIX different ways that you can raise cash to invest in property. Which lets face it, is the number one barrier for most people getting started.  It can be challenging and take time, but it will be worth it. So make sure you go give it a watch.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The market update is back

There’s loads that’s been happening in the past month that affects both property and the economy. 

Which is great for us as that means this is going to be a jam packed episode.

This month on the market update, Rob & Rob are going to be delving deep into:

  • Inflation

  • Interest rates 

  • Evictions

  • Property prices

Here’s what to expect on this week’s podcast episode 

The government has announced that there will be no autumn budget. This is because things are constantly changing and it’s impossible to know how much they’re going to be spending. 

This is actually a good thing for property investors as a few people were worried about capital gains tax. 

Instead of the autumn budget, the Chancellor has announced that there will instead be the winter economy plan. This will revolve around additional support measures from the government. 

The VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sector has been extended until March - which is a positive for businesses that have been hit hard. 

That’s just a teaser of what’s in-store for you today. There’s plenty more where that came from, so make sure you tune in!

 

The Property Hub Magazine

We really mean it this time. You’ve only got until the 9th October to subscribe to the magazine to receive the November/December issue. 

It’s £5 every two months and, as soon as you subscribe you’ll have access to the whole back catalogue of every issue we’ve ever done.

This issue is all about the lessons learnt in 2020 and let’s face it, there’ve been a few! 

Not only that, but if you’re a rugby fan, there’s also an interview with legend Ollie Philips following his property investment journey. 

So, if you want to get ahead of the game, make sure you subscribe now!

 

YouTube

If the magazine wasn’t enough, make sure you’ve checked out our latest YouTube video. 

It gives you SIX different ways that you can raise cash to invest in property. Which lets face it, is the number one barrier for most people getting started. 

It can be challenging and take time, but it will be worth it. So make sure you go give it a watch.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1113 ASK255: I’m 20 – am I too young to invest in property? PLUS: Should I rent to a tenant with 5 dogs? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask255-i-m-20-am-i-too-young-to-invest-in-property Rob & Rob are back again to answer two more property questions from our lovely Hubber community. To kick-start this week we’ve got Dami. She’s a 20-year old student living in Aberdeen and due to graduate this year. She’s hoping to move out of home a year after she graduates and during this year she’s aiming to save around £15,000 - £20,000. This will be the first time she’s left home and is wondering if she should use that money to buy her own place or invest it in something else.  Dami doesn’t want to rush into anything and wants to make the right choice for her situation. But she’s also wondering if she should wait a few years until she’s a little bit older.  Is age really a factor when it comes to buying property? Next we’ve got Luke from South Wales who’s got a question about pets.  He’s about to acquire his second rental property and has already had an interested tenant reach out to him.  She currently lives next door to the property with her parents but has told Luke that she has four dogs at the moment and is about to gain a fifth.  Normally Luke doesn’t allow pets in his properties. However this potential tenant seems like they could be a long term tenant and has even said they’d be happy to pay more rent because of the dogs.  So, what do Rob & Rob think Luke should do?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK255: I’m 20 – am I too young to invest in property? PLUS: Should I rent to a tenant with 5 dogs? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again to answer two more property questions from our lovely Hubber community. To kick-start this week we’ve got Dami. She’s a 20-year old student living in Aberdeen and due to graduate this year. She’s hoping to move out of home a year after she graduates and during this year she’s aiming to save around £15,000 - £20,000. This will be the first time she’s left home and is wondering if she should use that money to buy her own place or invest it in something else.  Dami doesn’t want to rush into anything and wants to make the right choice for her situation. But she’s also wondering if she should wait a few years until she’s a little bit older.  Is age really a factor when it comes to buying property? Next we’ve got Luke from South Wales who’s got a question about pets.  He’s about to acquire his second rental property and has already had an interested tenant reach out to him.  She currently lives next door to the property with her parents but has told Luke that she has four dogs at the moment and is about to gain a fifth.  Normally Luke doesn’t allow pets in his properties. However this potential tenant seems like they could be a long term tenant and has even said they’d be happy to pay more rent because of the dogs.  So, what do Rob & Rob think Luke should do?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again to answer two more property questions from our lovely Hubber community.

To kick-start this week we’ve got Dami.

She’s a 20-year old student living in Aberdeen and due to graduate this year. She’s hoping to move out of home a year after she graduates and during this year she’s aiming to save around £15,000 - £20,000.

This will be the first time she’s left home and is wondering if she should use that money to buy her own place or invest it in something else. 

Dami doesn’t want to rush into anything and wants to make the right choice for her situation. But she’s also wondering if she should wait a few years until she’s a little bit older. 

Is age really a factor when it comes to buying property?

Next we’ve got Luke from South Wales who’s got a question about pets. 

He’s about to acquire his second rental property and has already had an interested tenant reach out to him. 

She currently lives next door to the property with her parents but has told Luke that she has four dogs at the moment and is about to gain a fifth. 

Normally Luke doesn’t allow pets in his properties. However this potential tenant seems like they could be a long term tenant and has even said they’d be happy to pay more rent because of the dogs. 

So, what do Rob & Rob think Luke should do? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 464 TPP393: Ray Dalio: Understanding economic cycles and predicting the future https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp393-ray-dalio-understanding-economic-cycles-and From Robert Kiyosaki to Ray Dalio No, unfortunately Ray Dalio hasn’t joined Rob & Rob on this week’s episode of The Property Podcast. That would have been epic though!  Even Rob B confessed he might not have been able to get through that interview without being starstruck and giggling the whole way through.  However, if you follow Ray Dalio on LinkedIn then you’ll have seen he’s been sharing some amazing insights via video this year. But they can be quite hard to understand and digest.  So, Rob & Rob have done the leg work for you and are about to summarise what Ray has been saying.  They’ll be talking about the US a lot, but what happens there affects the whole world. So stay tuned. Dissecting the thoughts of Ray Dalio on The Property Podcast  Economics can be an absolute minefield when you know aspects of it, but don’t completely understand it.  Thankfully it’s a topic that The Robs are incredibly passionate about and have kindly dissected Ray Dalio’s work into a more digestible version.  Here’s what The Robs are discussing on today’s podcast, thanks to Ray Dalio:  Debt cycles  The first topic is the short-term debt cycle. This is also known as ‘the business cycle’ and it repeats every eight years. This consists of: Debt-driven expansion... Over-optimism… Contraction/recession.   Because these happen so often people tend to understand them pretty well. And it’s something that Ray Dalio covers in his popular video, ‘How the Economic Machine Works’. The bigger deal is the long-term debt cycle.  Now this cycle is considered more important but it’s more poorly understood and that’s because it lasts roughly 75 years.  This is the lengthy one that you’re going to want to wrap your head around so you’ll want to grab a pen and paper for this part.  The current debt cycle Yes, it’s happening right now. So once Rob & Rob have walked you through the different stages of the long-term debt cycle, they’re going to put it into real terms.  They’re going to take a look at how it’s currently playing out, particularly in America, and what stage of the cycle we’re at.  What does it mean for us? As well as the long-term debt cycle, Ray describes how global power shifts between different countries over time.  But what does this all mean for us here in the UK?  To find that out, you’re going to have to tune into this episode to find out. You may even end up listening to it more than once! Enjoy!   This week’s news  This is where we would usually give you a link to a news article and Rob & Rob would discuss (or tear it apart) on the podcast. But this week we’re not giving you one.  That’s because this week is usually when we have our Market Update episode and The Robs delve into everything that’s been going on in the world over the past month.  They’ve decided to push that back to next week. So, to give you a teaser, you can expect to hear all about the potential of negative interest rates, and why up to 6% of homes in England could be unmortgageable right now.  It’s going to be a good one so make sure you tune in next week.   Hub Extra  If today’s episode hasn’t completely exhausted every brain cell you have, then we’ve got just the resource tool for you.  Of course, it’s Ray Dalio’s articles that we’ve discussed in today’s episode.  If you’re ready to take your economic knowledge to the next level then these will certainly get you there.   The Property Hub Magazine  As Rob B mentioned in today’s episode, if you subscribe to the magazine now you’ll be on the list in time to receive the November/December issue.  And yes, he was right, this issue is all about the lessons learnt in 2020 and let’s face it, there’s been a few!  Naturally it’ll tie in with when Rob & Rob review their predictions from the beginning of the year.  There might even be an insight as to what to expect next year. So, if you want to get ahead of the game, make sure you subscribe now!   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP393: Ray Dalio: Understanding economic cycles and predicting the future full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub From Robert Kiyosaki to Ray Dalio No, unfortunately Ray Dalio hasn’t joined Rob & Rob on this week’s episode of The Property Podcast. That would have been epic though!  Even Rob B confessed he might not have been able to get through that interview without being starstruck and giggling the whole way through.  However, if you follow Ray Dalio on LinkedIn then you’ll have seen he’s been sharing some amazing insights via video this year. But they can be quite hard to understand and digest.  So, Rob & Rob have done the leg work for you and are about to summarise what Ray has been saying.  They’ll be talking about the US a lot, but what happens there affects the whole world. So stay tuned. Dissecting the thoughts of Ray Dalio on The Property Podcast  Economics can be an absolute minefield when you know aspects of it, but don’t completely understand it.  Thankfully it’s a topic that The Robs are incredibly passionate about and have kindly dissected Ray Dalio’s work into a more digestible version.  Here’s what The Robs are discussing on today’s podcast, thanks to Ray Dalio:  Debt cycles  The first topic is the short-term debt cycle. This is also known as ‘the business cycle’ and it repeats every eight years. This consists of: Debt-driven expansion... Over-optimism… Contraction/recession.   Because these happen so often people tend to understand them pretty well. And it’s something that Ray Dalio covers in his popular video, ‘How the Economic Machine Works’. The bigger deal is the long-term debt cycle.  Now this cycle is considered more important but it’s more poorly understood and that’s because it lasts roughly 75 years.  This is the lengthy one that you’re going to want to wrap your head around so you’ll want to grab a pen and paper for this part.  The current debt cycle Yes, it’s happening right now. So once Rob & Rob have walked you through the different stages of the long-term debt cycle, they’re going to put it into real terms.  They’re going to take a look at how it’s currently playing out, particularly in America, and what stage of the cycle we’re at.  What does it mean for us? As well as the long-term debt cycle, Ray describes how global power shifts between different countries over time.  But what does this all mean for us here in the UK?  To find that out, you’re going to have to tune into this episode to find out. You may even end up listening to it more than once! Enjoy!   This week’s news  This is where we would usually give you a link to a news article and Rob & Rob would discuss (or tear it apart) on the podcast. But this week we’re not giving you one.  That’s because this week is usually when we have our Market Update episode and The Robs delve into everything that’s been going on in the world over the past month.  They’ve decided to push that back to next week. So, to give you a teaser, you can expect to hear all about the potential of negative interest rates, and why up to 6% of homes in England could be unmortgageable right now.  It’s going to be a good one so make sure you tune in next week.   Hub Extra  If today’s episode hasn’t completely exhausted every brain cell you have, then we’ve got just the resource tool for you.  Of course, it’s Ray Dalio’s articles that we’ve discussed in today’s episode.  If you’re ready to take your economic knowledge to the next level then these will certainly get you there.   The Property Hub Magazine  As Rob B mentioned in today’s episode, if you subscribe to the magazine now you’ll be on the list in time to receive the November/December issue.  And yes, he was right, this issue is all about the lessons learnt in 2020 and let’s face it, there’s been a few!  Naturally it’ll tie in with when Rob & Rob review their predictions from the beginning of the year.  There might even be an insight as to what to expect next year. So, if you want to get ahead of the game, make sure you subscribe now!   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. From Robert Kiyosaki to Ray Dalio

No, unfortunately Ray Dalio hasn’t joined Rob & Rob on this week’s episode of The Property Podcast. That would have been epic though! 

Even Rob B confessed he might not have been able to get through that interview without being starstruck and giggling the whole way through. 

However, if you follow Ray Dalio on LinkedIn then you’ll have seen he’s been sharing some amazing insights via video this year. But they can be quite hard to understand and digest. 

So, Rob & Rob have done the leg work for you and are about to summarise what Ray has been saying. 

They’ll be talking about the US a lot, but what happens there affects the whole world. So stay tuned.

Dissecting the thoughts of Ray Dalio on The Property Podcast 

Economics can be an absolute minefield when you know aspects of it, but don’t completely understand it. 

Thankfully it’s a topic that The Robs are incredibly passionate about and have kindly dissected Ray Dalio’s work into a more digestible version. 

Here’s what The Robs are discussing on today’s podcast, thanks to Ray Dalio: 

Debt cycles 

The first topic is the short-term debt cycle. This is also known as ‘the business cycle’ and it repeats every eight years. This consists of:

  • Debt-driven expansion...
  • Over-optimism…
  • Contraction/recession.  

Because these happen so often people tend to understand them pretty well. And it’s something that Ray Dalio covers in his popular video, ‘How the Economic Machine Works’.

The bigger deal is the long-term debt cycle. 

Now this cycle is considered more important but it’s more poorly understood and that’s because it lasts roughly 75 years. 

This is the lengthy one that you’re going to want to wrap your head around so you’ll want to grab a pen and paper for this part. 

The current debt cycle

Yes, it’s happening right now. So once Rob & Rob have walked you through the different stages of the long-term debt cycle, they’re going to put it into real terms. 

They’re going to take a look at how it’s currently playing out, particularly in America, and what stage of the cycle we’re at. 

What does it mean for us?

As well as the long-term debt cycle, Ray describes how global power shifts between different countries over time. 

But what does this all mean for us here in the UK? 

To find that out, you’re going to have to tune into this episode to find out. You may even end up listening to it more than once!

Enjoy!

 

This week’s news 

This is where we would usually give you a link to a news article and Rob & Rob would discuss (or tear it apart) on the podcast.

But this week we’re not giving you one. 

That’s because this week is usually when we have our Market Update episode and The Robs delve into everything that’s been going on in the world over the past month. 

They’ve decided to push that back to next week. So, to give you a teaser, you can expect to hear all about the potential of negative interest rates, and why up to 6% of homes in England could be unmortgageable right now. 

It’s going to be a good one so make sure you tune in next week.

 

Hub Extra 

If today’s episode hasn’t completely exhausted every brain cell you have, then we’ve got just the resource tool for you. 

Of course, it’s Ray Dalio’s articles that we’ve discussed in today’s episode. 

If you’re ready to take your economic knowledge to the next level then these will certainly get you there.

 

The Property Hub Magazine 

As Rob B mentioned in today’s episode, if you subscribe to the magazine now you’ll be on the list in time to receive the November/December issue. 

And yes, he was right, this issue is all about the lessons learnt in 2020 and let’s face it, there’s been a few! 

Naturally it’ll tie in with when Rob & Rob review their predictions from the beginning of the year. 

There might even be an insight as to what to expect next year. So, if you want to get ahead of the game, make sure you subscribe now!

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1314 ASK254: Is my London investment going to struggle? PLUS: How do I prepare for a financial crash? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask254-is-my-london-investment-going-to-struggle-p It’s Tuesday, and that means Rob & Rob are here to answer two more fantastic property related questions. So hold onto your hats! The first caller to get in touch this week is Matt.  Matt previously bought his residential apartment as a long-term investment opportunity. The apartment is located in central London, near the Olympic Park.  There’s currently tonnes of investment going on in and around the area with two new hotels being built, BBC studios, the new VNA museums and different universities moving into the area as well.  He currently has a lodger that pays £1,000 per month which massively helps towards the bills and is helping him to save money for when he wants to move out of London.  However Matt is now concerned that with the way the future of working is going, he wouldn’t be surprised if businesses moved to smaller office spaces and we end up seeing more remote working.  He’s been doing his research into Zoopla reports and now he’s wondering if he should ride it out or get out whilst he still can.  Next up we’ve got Clara who’s wanting to know what Rob & Rob would advise when looking to prepare for a market crash. Would they suggest remortgaging and pulling any money out and keeping that money in cash, or keeping it somewhere else?  Ultimately, how do you make sure you’re protected for the inevitable? For the first time in Ask Rob & Rob history, The Robs have refused to answer this question.  Tune in to find out why!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK254: Is my London investment going to struggle? PLUS: How do I prepare for a financial crash? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday, and that means Rob & Rob are here to answer two more fantastic property related questions. So hold onto your hats! The first caller to get in touch this week is Matt.  Matt previously bought his residential apartment as a long-term investment opportunity. The apartment is located in central London, near the Olympic Park.  There’s currently tonnes of investment going on in and around the area with two new hotels being built, BBC studios, the new VNA museums and different universities moving into the area as well.  He currently has a lodger that pays £1,000 per month which massively helps towards the bills and is helping him to save money for when he wants to move out of London.  However Matt is now concerned that with the way the future of working is going, he wouldn’t be surprised if businesses moved to smaller office spaces and we end up seeing more remote working.  He’s been doing his research into Zoopla reports and now he’s wondering if he should ride it out or get out whilst he still can.  Next up we’ve got Clara who’s wanting to know what Rob & Rob would advise when looking to prepare for a market crash. Would they suggest remortgaging and pulling any money out and keeping that money in cash, or keeping it somewhere else?  Ultimately, how do you make sure you’re protected for the inevitable? For the first time in Ask Rob & Rob history, The Robs have refused to answer this question.  Tune in to find out why!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday, and that means Rob & Rob are here to answer two more fantastic property related questions. So hold onto your hats!

The first caller to get in touch this week is Matt. 

Matt previously bought his residential apartment as a long-term investment opportunity. The apartment is located in central London, near the Olympic Park. 

There’s currently tonnes of investment going on in and around the area with two new hotels being built, BBC studios, the new VNA museums and different universities moving into the area as well. 

He currently has a lodger that pays £1,000 per month which massively helps towards the bills and is helping him to save money for when he wants to move out of London. 

However Matt is now concerned that with the way the future of working is going, he wouldn’t be surprised if businesses moved to smaller office spaces and we end up seeing more remote working. 

He’s been doing his research into Zoopla reports and now he’s wondering if he should ride it out or get out whilst he still can. 

Next up we’ve got Clara who’s wanting to know what Rob & Rob would advise when looking to prepare for a market crash.

Would they suggest remortgaging and pulling any money out and keeping that money in cash, or keeping it somewhere else? 

Ultimately, how do you make sure you’re protected for the inevitable?

For the first time in Ask Rob & Rob history, The Robs have refused to answer this question. 

Tune in to find out why!

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 552 TPP392: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad): Our reaction https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp392-robert-kiyosaki-rich-dad-poor-dad-our-react Last week’s episode was epic. This week’s is even better It’s Rob & Rob’s reactions to last week’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. We’ve received so many messages in the past week on what people thought of the interview and there were very much mixed opinions. So it was only right that The Robs discussed exactly what was said last week, and what they really think of some of the topics Robert Kiyosaki had very strong opinions on. If, like most of the comments we’ve had on social, you’re wondering if Rob & Rob are about to sell up and start buying gold, then you’ll want to stick around for this episode. On today’s property podcast episode If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, we suggest you go and listen to that first. Mostly to understand why Robert Kiyosaki has caused a stir in the Property Hub community.  Before we get started, Rob & Rob still stand by the fact that Rich Dad Poor Dad is very much still relevant today. But in this episode Rob & Rob are going to tackle some of the points that Robert raised and share their point of view.  One topic that Robert raised was that people’s jobs are going to be replaced by technology. Apparently Zoom and Youtubers are going to replace teachers and technology is going to replace doctors.  Another topic he repeatedly came back to was Warren Buffet and buying gold. Apparently Warren Buffet has dumped all of his banking shares and is now turning to buying gold. It’s not quite as black and white as Robert Kiyosaki made out, so maybe you shouldn’t be taking what he says as gospel.  Tune in to listen to the other madness that Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode.  If anything, you’ll get a good laugh out of it.   This week’s news In the news this week, it certainly seems like the property market is still hot. Rightmove have recently released data showing how long it takes for a property to be sold.  The number of homes selling in a week has hit a ten-year high! One in seven properties are now having a sale agreed within one week of being listed, which was one in ten 12 months ago.  It doesn’t come as a surprise that it’s the bigger houses that are benefitting from this. Since the pandemic everyone has been looking for more space.  Although the London market is the slowest performing, it’s still doing better than 12 months ago.   Hub Extra At first glance you may think that Rob & Rob have lost the plot after that interview and are now just throwing animals around.  But Rob D is recommending a tool called Camel Camel Camel. It’s designed to help you track prices on Amazon.  The majority of us, when buying something online will naturally turn to Amazon to see if it’s available on there, and more so for the speed of delivery.  Prices on Amazon do change quite frequently and sometimes by a considerable amount. So what Camel Camel Camel does is you put in a product you’re interested in and it will send you an email alert when there’s a price drop.  It’s completely free and it will save you even more money.   The Property Hub Magazine We’re busy putting together the last issue of 2020 and it’s shaping up to be the best issue of the year! To give you a little sneak peek, this issue’s location focus is going to be on Crewe. It’s a major commuter town and one where Property Hub Homes built its first development.  And naturally it’s jam packed with investor case studies and comments from within the Hubber community that we’ve been getting you involved in.  Click here if you’d like to get subscribed now. You won’t regret it.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP392: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad): Our reaction full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week’s episode was epic. This week’s is even better It’s Rob & Rob’s reactions to last week’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. We’ve received so many messages in the past week on what people thought of the interview and there were very much mixed opinions. So it was only right that The Robs discussed exactly what was said last week, and what they really think of some of the topics Robert Kiyosaki had very strong opinions on. If, like most of the comments we’ve had on social, you’re wondering if Rob & Rob are about to sell up and start buying gold, then you’ll want to stick around for this episode. On today’s property podcast episode If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, we suggest you go and listen to that first. Mostly to understand why Robert Kiyosaki has caused a stir in the Property Hub community.  Before we get started, Rob & Rob still stand by the fact that Rich Dad Poor Dad is very much still relevant today. But in this episode Rob & Rob are going to tackle some of the points that Robert raised and share their point of view.  One topic that Robert raised was that people’s jobs are going to be replaced by technology. Apparently Zoom and Youtubers are going to replace teachers and technology is going to replace doctors.  Another topic he repeatedly came back to was Warren Buffet and buying gold. Apparently Warren Buffet has dumped all of his banking shares and is now turning to buying gold. It’s not quite as black and white as Robert Kiyosaki made out, so maybe you shouldn’t be taking what he says as gospel.  Tune in to listen to the other madness that Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode.  If anything, you’ll get a good laugh out of it.   This week’s news In the news this week, it certainly seems like the property market is still hot. Rightmove have recently released data showing how long it takes for a property to be sold.  The number of homes selling in a week has hit a ten-year high! One in seven properties are now having a sale agreed within one week of being listed, which was one in ten 12 months ago.  It doesn’t come as a surprise that it’s the bigger houses that are benefitting from this. Since the pandemic everyone has been looking for more space.  Although the London market is the slowest performing, it’s still doing better than 12 months ago.   Hub Extra At first glance you may think that Rob & Rob have lost the plot after that interview and are now just throwing animals around.  But Rob D is recommending a tool called Camel Camel Camel. It’s designed to help you track prices on Amazon.  The majority of us, when buying something online will naturally turn to Amazon to see if it’s available on there, and more so for the speed of delivery.  Prices on Amazon do change quite frequently and sometimes by a considerable amount. So what Camel Camel Camel does is you put in a product you’re interested in and it will send you an email alert when there’s a price drop.  It’s completely free and it will save you even more money.   The Property Hub Magazine We’re busy putting together the last issue of 2020 and it’s shaping up to be the best issue of the year! To give you a little sneak peek, this issue’s location focus is going to be on Crewe. It’s a major commuter town and one where Property Hub Homes built its first development.  And naturally it’s jam packed with investor case studies and comments from within the Hubber community that we’ve been getting you involved in.  Click here if you’d like to get subscribed now. You won’t regret it.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week’s episode was epic. This week’s is even better

It’s Rob & Rob’s reactions to last week’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad.

We’ve received so many messages in the past week on what people thought of the interview and there were very much mixed opinions.

So it was only right that The Robs discussed exactly what was said last week, and what they really think of some of the topics Robert Kiyosaki had very strong opinions on.

If, like most of the comments we’ve had on social, you’re wondering if Rob & Rob are about to sell up and start buying gold, then you’ll want to stick around for this episode.

On today’s property podcast episode

If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, we suggest you go and listen to that first. Mostly to understand why Robert Kiyosaki has caused a stir in the Property Hub community. 

Before we get started, Rob & Rob still stand by the fact that Rich Dad Poor Dad is very much still relevant today.

But in this episode Rob & Rob are going to tackle some of the points that Robert raised and share their point of view. 

One topic that Robert raised was that people’s jobs are going to be replaced by technology. Apparently Zoom and Youtubers are going to replace teachers and technology is going to replace doctors. 

Another topic he repeatedly came back to was Warren Buffet and buying gold. Apparently Warren Buffet has dumped all of his banking shares and is now turning to buying gold.

It’s not quite as black and white as Robert Kiyosaki made out, so maybe you shouldn’t be taking what he says as gospel. 

Tune in to listen to the other madness that Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode. 

If anything, you’ll get a good laugh out of it.

 

This week’s news

In the news this week, it certainly seems like the property market is still hot. Rightmove have recently released data showing how long it takes for a property to be sold. 

The number of homes selling in a week has hit a ten-year high! One in seven properties are now having a sale agreed within one week of being listed, which was one in ten 12 months ago. 

It doesn’t come as a surprise that it’s the bigger houses that are benefitting from this. Since the pandemic everyone has been looking for more space. 

Although the London market is the slowest performing, it’s still doing better than 12 months ago.

 

Hub Extra

At first glance you may think that Rob & Rob have lost the plot after that interview and are now just throwing animals around. 

But Rob D is recommending a tool called Camel Camel Camel. It’s designed to help you track prices on Amazon. 

The majority of us, when buying something online will naturally turn to Amazon to see if it’s available on there, and more so for the speed of delivery. 

Prices on Amazon do change quite frequently and sometimes by a considerable amount. So what Camel Camel Camel does is you put in a product you’re interested in and it will send you an email alert when there’s a price drop. 

It’s completely free and it will save you even more money.

 

The Property Hub Magazine

We’re busy putting together the last issue of 2020 and it’s shaping up to be the best issue of the year!

To give you a little sneak peek, this issue’s location focus is going to be on Crewe. It’s a major commuter town and one where Property Hub Homes built its first development. 

And naturally it’s jam packed with investor case studies and comments from within the Hubber community that we’ve been getting you involved in. 

Click here if you’d like to get subscribed now. You won’t regret it.

 

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]]> 1374 ASK253: Is now the time to get into holiday lets? PLUS: Am I allowed to make multiple offers? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask253-is-now-the-time-to-get-into-holiday-lets-pl Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more Hubber questions. First up this week is Brad. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for the past couple of years and has just finished university where he’s studied real estate. He’s been giving his parents a helping hand in getting started on their property investment journey, with their first purchase being in Norfolk at the beginning of the year.  They’re now at the stage where they’re looking to invest in something else, potentially a holiday let. They know there’s more work involved with a holiday let, but with more people taking staycations, they’re wondering if now is the perfect time for it.  We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately around holiday lets, so do Rob & Rob think now is the time to look at it more seriously? Our second caller this week is Michael from South Wales.  He’s been doing a lot of viewings recently as he’s on the hunt to purchase his first buy-to-let property in a limited company.  Currently he’s got six property viewings with one agent but he’s wondering how it works with putting an offer in.  He only wants to purchase one property but is wondering if it’s worth putting an offer in on multiple properties, just to be on the safe side? What do Rob & Rob think he should do?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK253: Is now the time to get into holiday lets? PLUS: Am I allowed to make multiple offers? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more Hubber questions. First up this week is Brad. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for the past couple of years and has just finished university where he’s studied real estate. He’s been giving his parents a helping hand in getting started on their property investment journey, with their first purchase being in Norfolk at the beginning of the year.  They’re now at the stage where they’re looking to invest in something else, potentially a holiday let. They know there’s more work involved with a holiday let, but with more people taking staycations, they’re wondering if now is the perfect time for it.  We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately around holiday lets, so do Rob & Rob think now is the time to look at it more seriously? Our second caller this week is Michael from South Wales.  He’s been doing a lot of viewings recently as he’s on the hunt to purchase his first buy-to-let property in a limited company.  Currently he’s got six property viewings with one agent but he’s wondering how it works with putting an offer in.  He only wants to purchase one property but is wondering if it’s worth putting an offer in on multiple properties, just to be on the safe side? What do Rob & Rob think he should do?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more Hubber questions.

First up this week is Brad. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for the past couple of years and has just finished university where he’s studied real estate.

He’s been giving his parents a helping hand in getting started on their property investment journey, with their first purchase being in Norfolk at the beginning of the year. 

They’re now at the stage where they’re looking to invest in something else, potentially a holiday let. They know there’s more work involved with a holiday let, but with more people taking staycations, they’re wondering if now is the perfect time for it. 

We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately around holiday lets, so do Rob & Rob think now is the time to look at it more seriously?

Our second caller this week is Michael from South Wales. 

He’s been doing a lot of viewings recently as he’s on the hunt to purchase his first buy-to-let property in a limited company. 

Currently he’s got six property viewings with one agent but he’s wondering how it works with putting an offer in. 

He only wants to purchase one property but is wondering if it’s worth putting an offer in on multiple properties, just to be on the safe side?

What do Rob & Rob think he should do? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 375 TPP391: Our interview with Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp391-our-interview-with-robert-kiyosaki-rich-dad It’s the property podcast episode you’ve all been waiting for. Rob & Rob’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. Rich Dad Poor Dad is possibly the most famous personal finance book ever written. We know it’s been a staple educational tool for most property investors getting started on their property journey.  So when Robert Kiyosaki asked if he could come on The Property Podcast, it was a no-brainer.  Whilst Rob D was busy enjoying a day at the zoo, Rob B was busy picking Robert Kiyosaki’s brain. And he’s definitely not a guy who’s short of an opinion.   On today’s property podcast episode In this episode you’ll hear Robert’s thoughts on certain topics - some attention grabbing ones, and others that are pretty controversial.  So in next week’s episode Rob & Rob will be sharing their reactions to what’s said in today’s podcast. You won’t want to miss it! Rich Dad Poor Dad was written over 20 years ago and has proved to be a timeless book that could have been written at any point during that time frame.  One of the questions Rob B wants to know the answer to is…. if Robert now thinks differently about anything he wrote back then, and is there anything he would change now? We’re not going to spoil the whole show for you as it’s truly a fantastic episode and one that you should definitely listen to.  It’s not every week we have property royalty on the show.   This week’s news In the news this week, ‘lenders pile into the ‘Airbnb mortgage’ market as staycation boom continues’. Most people across the country have opted for a staycation this year to avoid quarantine measures for going abroad. This has both been great for the local economy but also property investors who were severely struggling over the lockdown period. Now business is thriving again.  Previously, there have never been that many mortgage products available for holiday lets, as you need a certain specific mortgage which is completely different to a buy-to-let mortgage.  However things seem to be changing. Lenders have noticed an increase in demand for holiday let mortgages and have now jumped on the bandwagon.  So if it seems that if you were planning on going for the holiday let strategy, now is the time to do so.   Hub Extra Now you might not be surprised that this week for Hub Extra we’re recommending the book, Rich Dad Poor Dad.  Because if you haven’t read it already then you definitely need to! Even if you’re not yet ready to start investing, there’s a lot that you can learn from it regarding personal finance.  We’re also recommending that you give this podcast episode a listen where Rob & Rob re-read the book and go over the five things that they still agree with, but also the five things they don’t agree with.  If you want to read the book then maybe do that first before listening to the podcast episode so you can come to your own thoughts on it before listening to The Robs.    The Property Hub Magazine Don’t forget, if you’re wanting to subscribe to the Property Hub Magazine, we’re currently running our special offer!  So if you sign up before midnight on Monday using the code ‘SPECIALOFFER’ you’ll not only be registered in time to receive the last magazine of the year (crazy!) but you’ll also receive the current issue for FREE!  Click here if you’d like to get subscribed now. You won’t regret it.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP391: Our interview with Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the property podcast episode you’ve all been waiting for. Rob & Rob’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. Rich Dad Poor Dad is possibly the most famous personal finance book ever written. We know it’s been a staple educational tool for most property investors getting started on their property journey.  So when Robert Kiyosaki asked if he could come on The Property Podcast, it was a no-brainer.  Whilst Rob D was busy enjoying a day at the zoo, Rob B was busy picking Robert Kiyosaki’s brain. And he’s definitely not a guy who’s short of an opinion.   On today’s property podcast episode In this episode you’ll hear Robert’s thoughts on certain topics - some attention grabbing ones, and others that are pretty controversial.  So in next week’s episode Rob & Rob will be sharing their reactions to what’s said in today’s podcast. You won’t want to miss it! Rich Dad Poor Dad was written over 20 years ago and has proved to be a timeless book that could have been written at any point during that time frame.  One of the questions Rob B wants to know the answer to is…. if Robert now thinks differently about anything he wrote back then, and is there anything he would change now? We’re not going to spoil the whole show for you as it’s truly a fantastic episode and one that you should definitely listen to.  It’s not every week we have property royalty on the show.   This week’s news In the news this week, ‘lenders pile into the ‘Airbnb mortgage’ market as staycation boom continues’. Most people across the country have opted for a staycation this year to avoid quarantine measures for going abroad. This has both been great for the local economy but also property investors who were severely struggling over the lockdown period. Now business is thriving again.  Previously, there have never been that many mortgage products available for holiday lets, as you need a certain specific mortgage which is completely different to a buy-to-let mortgage.  However things seem to be changing. Lenders have noticed an increase in demand for holiday let mortgages and have now jumped on the bandwagon.  So if it seems that if you were planning on going for the holiday let strategy, now is the time to do so.   Hub Extra Now you might not be surprised that this week for Hub Extra we’re recommending the book, Rich Dad Poor Dad.  Because if you haven’t read it already then you definitely need to! Even if you’re not yet ready to start investing, there’s a lot that you can learn from it regarding personal finance.  We’re also recommending that you give this podcast episode a listen where Rob & Rob re-read the book and go over the five things that they still agree with, but also the five things they don’t agree with.  If you want to read the book then maybe do that first before listening to the podcast episode so you can come to your own thoughts on it before listening to The Robs.    The Property Hub Magazine Don’t forget, if you’re wanting to subscribe to the Property Hub Magazine, we’re currently running our special offer!  So if you sign up before midnight on Monday using the code ‘SPECIALOFFER’ you’ll not only be registered in time to receive the last magazine of the year (crazy!) but you’ll also receive the current issue for FREE!  Click here if you’d like to get subscribed now. You won’t regret it.   Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the property podcast episode you’ve all been waiting for.

Rob & Rob’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Rich Dad Poor Dad is possibly the most famous personal finance book ever written. We know it’s been a staple educational tool for most property investors getting started on their property journey. 

So when Robert Kiyosaki asked if he could come on The Property Podcast, it was a no-brainer. 

Whilst Rob D was busy enjoying a day at the zoo, Rob B was busy picking Robert Kiyosaki’s brain. And he’s definitely not a guy who’s short of an opinion.

 

On today’s property podcast episode

In this episode you’ll hear Robert’s thoughts on certain topics - some attention grabbing ones, and others that are pretty controversial. 

So in next week’s episode Rob & Rob will be sharing their reactions to what’s said in today’s podcast. You won’t want to miss it!

Rich Dad Poor Dad was written over 20 years ago and has proved to be a timeless book that could have been written at any point during that time frame. 

One of the questions Rob B wants to know the answer to is…. if Robert now thinks differently about anything he wrote back then, and is there anything he would change now?

We’re not going to spoil the whole show for you as it’s truly a fantastic episode and one that you should definitely listen to. 

It’s not every week we have property royalty on the show.

 

This week’s news

In the news this week, ‘lenders pile into the ‘Airbnb mortgage’ market as staycation boom continues’.

Most people across the country have opted for a staycation this year to avoid quarantine measures for going abroad.

This has both been great for the local economy but also property investors who were severely struggling over the lockdown period. Now business is thriving again. 

Previously, there have never been that many mortgage products available for holiday lets, as you need a certain specific mortgage which is completely different to a buy-to-let mortgage. 

However things seem to be changing. Lenders have noticed an increase in demand for holiday let mortgages and have now jumped on the bandwagon. 

So if it seems that if you were planning on going for the holiday let strategy, now is the time to do so.

 

Hub Extra

Now you might not be surprised that this week for Hub Extra we’re recommending the book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. 

Because if you haven’t read it already then you definitely need to! Even if you’re not yet ready to start investing, there’s a lot that you can learn from it regarding personal finance. 

We’re also recommending that you give this podcast episode a listen where Rob & Rob re-read the book and go over the five things that they still agree with, but also the five things they don’t agree with. 

If you want to read the book then maybe do that first before listening to the podcast episode so you can come to your own thoughts on it before listening to The Robs. 

 

The Property Hub Magazine

Don’t forget, if you’re wanting to subscribe to the Property Hub Magazine, we’re currently running our special offer! 

So if you sign up before midnight on Monday using the code ‘SPECIALOFFER’ you’ll not only be registered in time to receive the last magazine of the year (crazy!) but you’ll also receive the current issue for FREE! 

Click here if you’d like to get subscribed now. You won’t regret it.

 

Let’s get social

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1522 ASK252: What should I know about investor-led developments? PLUS: Does a Lifetime ISA mean giving up my profit? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask252-what-should-i-know-about-investor-led-devel It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  Our first question this week comes from Michael. He’s seen that in some city centres like Liverpool for example, there are developments that are advertised as ‘investor only’ developments and he’s a bit concerned.  These are developments that offer guaranteed yields for a certain period of time, so he’s wondering what Rob & Rob think of these schemes.  Rob B tackles this question head on, and not only shares his views on these schemes, but also goes into detail about how they actually work. Our next question is from Jordan who’s got a question about lifetime ISAs.  He’s a first time buyer and he’s set up a lifetime ISA to take advantage of the government's 25% bonus scheme.  At the moment, due to coronavirus, there’s no penalty for withdrawing the money, whereas previously you would lose around 6% of the original deposit.  However he’s wanting to know if buying a property with a lifetime ISA means he loses any profit that he would make on his property in the future?  We’ve had a number of questions come in recently around lifetime ISAs.  So, should you avoid putting your money into a lifetime ISA or go and an open one tomorrow?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK252: What should I know about investor-led developments? PLUS: Does a Lifetime ISA mean giving up my profit? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  Our first question this week comes from Michael. He’s seen that in some city centres like Liverpool for example, there are developments that are advertised as ‘investor only’ developments and he’s a bit concerned.  These are developments that offer guaranteed yields for a certain period of time, so he’s wondering what Rob & Rob think of these schemes.  Rob B tackles this question head on, and not only shares his views on these schemes, but also goes into detail about how they actually work. Our next question is from Jordan who’s got a question about lifetime ISAs.  He’s a first time buyer and he’s set up a lifetime ISA to take advantage of the government's 25% bonus scheme.  At the moment, due to coronavirus, there’s no penalty for withdrawing the money, whereas previously you would lose around 6% of the original deposit.  However he’s wanting to know if buying a property with a lifetime ISA means he loses any profit that he would make on his property in the future?  We’ve had a number of questions come in recently around lifetime ISAs.  So, should you avoid putting your money into a lifetime ISA or go and an open one tomorrow?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. 

Our first question this week comes from Michael. He’s seen that in some city centres like Liverpool for example, there are developments that are advertised as ‘investor only’ developments and he’s a bit concerned. 

These are developments that offer guaranteed yields for a certain period of time, so he’s wondering what Rob & Rob think of these schemes. 

Rob B tackles this question head on, and not only shares his views on these schemes, but also goes into detail about how they actually work.

Our next question is from Jordan who’s got a question about lifetime ISAs. 

He’s a first time buyer and he’s set up a lifetime ISA to take advantage of the government's 25% bonus scheme. 

At the moment, due to coronavirus, there’s no penalty for withdrawing the money, whereas previously you would lose around 6% of the original deposit. 

However he’s wanting to know if buying a property with a lifetime ISA means he loses any profit that he would make on his property in the future? 

We’ve had a number of questions come in recently around lifetime ISAs. 

So, should you avoid putting your money into a lifetime ISA or go and an open one tomorrow? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 432 TPP390: Property Exit Strategies - A guide to cashing out https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp390-property-exit-strategies-a-guide-to-cashing This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got a great episode for you. We’re talking about exit strategies.  Now you may be thinking, ‘why on earth would I want to think about getting out of property when I’m only just getting started?’.  Well, there’s actually a valid reason for thinking of the end goal and considering your options for when you’re ready to let go. So on today’s episode, Rob & Rob are going to be talking about the following: Flips They’re the most basic, but not the easiest of strategies. You buy it for X amount, spend Y doing the property up and sell it for Z. More often than not, X+Y should be less than Z.  But what if it’s not? And what if you’re doing it on bridging finance or as part of a joint venture? Then what?  Rent-to-Rent/Serviced Accommodation This is quite a popular strategy but more of a hands on one. You tend to rent for X amount, sublet it for Z amount and therefore Z should be more than X. Sometimes you won’t be able to sublet the property, then what happens? What if there’s an issue with the property? Or, now you’ve built up enough cash for a deposit, how do you get out of your current situation?  Buy-to-Let And finally your plain vanilla buy-to-let strategy. By no means is it the most glamorous but it is the simplest. You’ll buy a property for X amount, spend Y amount on things like furnishings and then you’ll rent it out for Z.  Z/X+Y * 100 = Yield. Pretty simple and straightforward.  What happens if the property doesn’t rent, or you have massive unexpected expenses?  These are just some of the examples Rob & Rob cover on today’s podcast.  Make sure you tune in and map out your exit route.   This week’s news story headline reads ‘markets predicting negative base rate as BoE keeps options open’. In previous weeks the Bank of England have voted to keep interest rates to a historic low of 0.1%!  If you thought that was crazy, read om. Because there’s the potential to go lower than that! For some reason it seems like the markets are expecting the base rates to go negative at some point in the next year. However the BoE don’t have any plans on doing it, but never say never.   This week’s Hub Extra is a tool that Rob & Rob both use to pick the right background music for them to work to. If you’re like them and you need a bit of a soundtrack to get you through something tedious you’ve been working on then maybe you should give Flow State a go.  It’s a daily email where they send you a link to a new artist where they’ve handpicked music that’s good for concentration. There's a wide variety of music choices so you may be surprised.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP390: Property Exit Strategies - A guide to cashing out full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got a great episode for you. We’re talking about exit strategies.  Now you may be thinking, ‘why on earth would I want to think about getting out of property when I’m only just getting started?’.  Well, there’s actually a valid reason for thinking of the end goal and considering your options for when you’re ready to let go. So on today’s episode, Rob & Rob are going to be talking about the following: Flips They’re the most basic, but not the easiest of strategies. You buy it for X amount, spend Y doing the property up and sell it for Z. More often than not, X+Y should be less than Z.  But what if it’s not? And what if you’re doing it on bridging finance or as part of a joint venture? Then what?  Rent-to-Rent/Serviced Accommodation This is quite a popular strategy but more of a hands on one. You tend to rent for X amount, sublet it for Z amount and therefore Z should be more than X. Sometimes you won’t be able to sublet the property, then what happens? What if there’s an issue with the property? Or, now you’ve built up enough cash for a deposit, how do you get out of your current situation?  Buy-to-Let And finally your plain vanilla buy-to-let strategy. By no means is it the most glamorous but it is the simplest. You’ll buy a property for X amount, spend Y amount on things like furnishings and then you’ll rent it out for Z.  Z/X+Y * 100 = Yield. Pretty simple and straightforward.  What happens if the property doesn’t rent, or you have massive unexpected expenses?  These are just some of the examples Rob & Rob cover on today’s podcast.  Make sure you tune in and map out your exit route.   This week’s news story headline reads ‘markets predicting negative base rate as BoE keeps options open’. In previous weeks the Bank of England have voted to keep interest rates to a historic low of 0.1%!  If you thought that was crazy, read om. Because there’s the potential to go lower than that! For some reason it seems like the markets are expecting the base rates to go negative at some point in the next year. However the BoE don’t have any plans on doing it, but never say never.   This week’s Hub Extra is a tool that Rob & Rob both use to pick the right background music for them to work to. If you’re like them and you need a bit of a soundtrack to get you through something tedious you’ve been working on then maybe you should give Flow State a go.  It’s a daily email where they send you a link to a new artist where they’ve handpicked music that’s good for concentration. There's a wide variety of music choices so you may be surprised.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got a great episode for you. We’re talking about exit strategies. 

Now you may be thinking, ‘why on earth would I want to think about getting out of property when I’m only just getting started?’. 

Well, there’s actually a valid reason for thinking of the end goal and considering your options for when you’re ready to let go.

So on today’s episode, Rob & Rob are going to be talking about the following:

Flips

They’re the most basic, but not the easiest of strategies. You buy it for X amount, spend Y doing the property up and sell it for Z. More often than not, X+Y should be less than Z. 

But what if it’s not? And what if you’re doing it on bridging finance or as part of a joint venture? Then what? 

Rent-to-Rent/Serviced Accommodation

This is quite a popular strategy but more of a hands on one. You tend to rent for X amount, sublet it for Z amount and therefore Z should be more than X.

Sometimes you won’t be able to sublet the property, then what happens? What if there’s an issue with the property? Or, now you’ve built up enough cash for a deposit, how do you get out of your current situation? 

Buy-to-Let

And finally your plain vanilla buy-to-let strategy. By no means is it the most glamorous but it is the simplest. You’ll buy a property for X amount, spend Y amount on things like furnishings and then you’ll rent it out for Z. 

Z/X+Y * 100 = Yield. Pretty simple and straightforward. 

What happens if the property doesn’t rent, or you have massive unexpected expenses? 

These are just some of the examples Rob & Rob cover on today’s podcast.  Make sure you tune in and map out your exit route.

 

This week’s news story headline reads ‘markets predicting negative base rate as BoE keeps options open’. In previous weeks the Bank of England have voted to keep interest rates to a historic low of 0.1%! 

If you thought that was crazy, read om. Because there’s the potential to go lower than that! For some reason it seems like the markets are expecting the base rates to go negative at some point in the next year. However the BoE don’t have any plans on doing it, but never say never.

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a tool that Rob & Rob both use to pick the right background music for them to work to. If you’re like them and you need a bit of a soundtrack to get you through something tedious you’ve been working on then maybe you should give Flow State a go. 

It’s a daily email where they send you a link to a new artist where they’ve handpicked music that’s good for concentration. There's a wide variety of music choices so you may be surprised. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1252 ASK251: How should I structure this joint venture? PLUS: Can I make use of my off-plan gains? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask251-how-should-i-structure-this-joint-venture-p It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  First up we have Ed who wants to ask about joint ventures.  Ed has a few properties he’s worked on using the buy, refurbish refinance strategy. They’ve gone down so well that Ed now has a few contacts looking to do joint ventures with him. They want to put in the cash while he handles the rest of the workload.  He wants advice from Rob & Rob on how to structure this from a legal point of view to protect both himself and the investor.  There are many different ways to structure a joint venture, but there are two common ones. And in this episode, Rob D runs through both of these to help you understand the two most popular ways people run their joint venture agreements. The important thing is to make sure the structure is right for all parties. The second caller this week is Pete. He’s got his first property due to complete this year. He bought it at £250,000 and it’s increased by around £30,000-40,000 already.  Pete wants to know if he can use this increased value as part of his deposit on the buy-to-let mortgage he’s taking out on it. He’s buying his property through a limited company so wants to leverage what he can.  Will Rob B make Pete’s day or is Pete asking the impossible?  Rob B does give a sneaky insight into valuations and dishes some dirt on why valuations are always done on the purchase price, so this is a great episode to help anyone who’s purchased off-plan and is looking to take advantage of any uplift in value.  Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK251: How should I structure this joint venture? PLUS: Can I make use of my off-plan gains? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  First up we have Ed who wants to ask about joint ventures.  Ed has a few properties he’s worked on using the buy, refurbish refinance strategy. They’ve gone down so well that Ed now has a few contacts looking to do joint ventures with him. They want to put in the cash while he handles the rest of the workload.  He wants advice from Rob & Rob on how to structure this from a legal point of view to protect both himself and the investor.  There are many different ways to structure a joint venture, but there are two common ones. And in this episode, Rob D runs through both of these to help you understand the two most popular ways people run their joint venture agreements. The important thing is to make sure the structure is right for all parties. The second caller this week is Pete. He’s got his first property due to complete this year. He bought it at £250,000 and it’s increased by around £30,000-40,000 already.  Pete wants to know if he can use this increased value as part of his deposit on the buy-to-let mortgage he’s taking out on it. He’s buying his property through a limited company so wants to leverage what he can.  Will Rob B make Pete’s day or is Pete asking the impossible?  Rob B does give a sneaky insight into valuations and dishes some dirt on why valuations are always done on the purchase price, so this is a great episode to help anyone who’s purchased off-plan and is looking to take advantage of any uplift in value.  Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. 

First up we have Ed who wants to ask about joint ventures. 

Ed has a few properties he’s worked on using the buy, refurbish refinance strategy. They’ve gone down so well that Ed now has a few contacts looking to do joint ventures with him. They want to put in the cash while he handles the rest of the workload. 

He wants advice from Rob & Rob on how to structure this from a legal point of view to protect both himself and the investor. 

There are many different ways to structure a joint venture, but there are two common ones. And in this episode, Rob D runs through both of these to help you understand the two most popular ways people run their joint venture agreements. The important thing is to make sure the structure is right for all parties.

The second caller this week is Pete. He’s got his first property due to complete this year. He bought it at £250,000 and it’s increased by around £30,000-40,000 already. 

Pete wants to know if he can use this increased value as part of his deposit on the buy-to-let mortgage he’s taking out on it. He’s buying his property through a limited company so wants to leverage what he can. 

Will Rob B make Pete’s day or is Pete asking the impossible? 

Rob B does give a sneaky insight into valuations and dishes some dirt on why valuations are always done on the purchase price, so this is a great episode to help anyone who’s purchased off-plan and is looking to take advantage of any uplift in value. 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 552 TPP389: Market Update - August 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp389-market-update-august-2020 It’s the episode you’ve been waiting a whole month for. It’s August’s market update!  There’s so much that’s happened in August, it’s been crazy!  Normally you would expect August to be a bit of a quieter month, with people taking time off, going on holiday or just spending time with their children during the school holidays.  However, given the current circumstances, that’s not been the case at all and some certain topics that the guys are going to discuss today have been quite surprising.  Here’s what The Robs are going to be talking about on today’s episode: Property prices Evictions Mortgages Insurance Taxes The economy Plus a whole lot more just in case that wasn’t enough for you.    Not only are Rob & Rob bringing you the market update, but they’ve also been on the phone talking to none other than Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, just in case you didn’t already know. Now we’re going to be keeping all the juicy details from that conversation for next week, but Robert Kiyosaki does actually have a virtual event on this weekend! It’s on Sunday at 8am for the Global Crisis Summit so if that’s something you’d be interested in, you can get your virtual ticket here.   If any of the job roles that Rob & Rob discussed in today’s episode and you’d like to apply, you can go and check out the full job roles right here.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP389: Market Update - August 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the episode you’ve been waiting a whole month for. It’s August’s market update!  There’s so much that’s happened in August, it’s been crazy!  Normally you would expect August to be a bit of a quieter month, with people taking time off, going on holiday or just spending time with their children during the school holidays.  However, given the current circumstances, that’s not been the case at all and some certain topics that the guys are going to discuss today have been quite surprising.  Here’s what The Robs are going to be talking about on today’s episode: Property prices Evictions Mortgages Insurance Taxes The economy Plus a whole lot more just in case that wasn’t enough for you.    Not only are Rob & Rob bringing you the market update, but they’ve also been on the phone talking to none other than Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, just in case you didn’t already know. Now we’re going to be keeping all the juicy details from that conversation for next week, but Robert Kiyosaki does actually have a virtual event on this weekend! It’s on Sunday at 8am for the Global Crisis Summit so if that’s something you’d be interested in, you can get your virtual ticket here.   If any of the job roles that Rob & Rob discussed in today’s episode and you’d like to apply, you can go and check out the full job roles right here.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the episode you’ve been waiting a whole month for. It’s August’s market update! 

There’s so much that’s happened in August, it’s been crazy! 

Normally you would expect August to be a bit of a quieter month, with people taking time off, going on holiday or just spending time with their children during the school holidays. 

However, given the current circumstances, that’s not been the case at all and some certain topics that the guys are going to discuss today have been quite surprising. 

Here’s what The Robs are going to be talking about on today’s episode:

  • Property prices
  • Evictions
  • Mortgages
  • Insurance
  • Taxes
  • The economy

Plus a whole lot more just in case that wasn’t enough for you. 

 

Not only are Rob & Rob bringing you the market update, but they’ve also been on the phone talking to none other than Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, just in case you didn’t already know.

Now we’re going to be keeping all the juicy details from that conversation for next week, but Robert Kiyosaki does actually have a virtual event on this weekend! It’s on Sunday at 8am for the Global Crisis Summit so if that’s something you’d be interested in, you can get your virtual ticket here.

 

If any of the job roles that Rob & Rob discussed in today’s episode and you’d like to apply, you can go and check out the full job roles right here. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1946 ASK250: To HMO or not to HMO? PLUS: What's wrong with Birmingham? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask250-to-hmo-or-not-to-hmo-plus-whats-wrong-with We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week the guys are discussing questions on HMO’s and why they do/don’t love Birmingham. The first question we’ve got for you this week is from Martin, who after listening to the podcasts has gone on to recently purchase his first property.  It’s a 3-bed property that would rent out for around £800pcm and he has the option to renovate it and turn it into a 4-bed HMO that will bring in around £1,600pcm.  He’s now questioning whether he’d be better off appealing to a family where he won’t have to pay the bills for them, or go for the HMO market and tenant turnover, but almost doubling his income? It’s certainly a tough decision to make Next up we’ve got Jordan. Clearly due to his question he’s been a long term listener as he’s got a question based on a podcast The Robs did a few years ago.  The podcast episode was why Rob & Rob don’t show Birmingham much love so now Jordan is wondering if three years on that’s still the case and The Robs still don’t love Birmingham. To him it seems like a good choice as from what he can see the fundamentals are there, but he’s wondering if he’s missing something.  Tune in to find out if Rob & Rob have a new found love for Birmingham or if they’d still keep away.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000 ASK250: To HMO or not to HMO? PLUS: What's wrong with Birmingham? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week the guys are discussing questions on HMO’s and why they do/don’t love Birmingham. The first question we’ve got for you this week is from Martin, who after listening to the podcasts has gone on to recently purchase his first property.  It’s a 3-bed property that would rent out for around £800pcm and he has the option to renovate it and turn it into a 4-bed HMO that will bring in around £1,600pcm.  He’s now questioning whether he’d be better off appealing to a family where he won’t have to pay the bills for them, or go for the HMO market and tenant turnover, but almost doubling his income? It’s certainly a tough decision to make Next up we’ve got Jordan. Clearly due to his question he’s been a long term listener as he’s got a question based on a podcast The Robs did a few years ago.  The podcast episode was why Rob & Rob don’t show Birmingham much love so now Jordan is wondering if three years on that’s still the case and The Robs still don’t love Birmingham. To him it seems like a good choice as from what he can see the fundamentals are there, but he’s wondering if he’s missing something.  Tune in to find out if Rob & Rob have a new found love for Birmingham or if they’d still keep away.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week the guys are discussing questions on HMO’s and why they do/don’t love Birmingham.

The first question we’ve got for you this week is from Martin, who after listening to the podcasts has gone on to recently purchase his first property. 

It’s a 3-bed property that would rent out for around £800pcm and he has the option to renovate it and turn it into a 4-bed HMO that will bring in around £1,600pcm. 

He’s now questioning whether he’d be better off appealing to a family where he won’t have to pay the bills for them, or go for the HMO market and tenant turnover, but almost doubling his income?

It’s certainly a tough decision to make

Next up we’ve got Jordan. Clearly due to his question he’s been a long term listener as he’s got a question based on a podcast The Robs did a few years ago. 

The podcast episode was why Rob & Rob don’t show Birmingham much love so now Jordan is wondering if three years on that’s still the case and The Robs still don’t love Birmingham.

To him it seems like a good choice as from what he can see the fundamentals are there, but he’s wondering if he’s missing something. 

Tune in to find out if Rob & Rob have a new found love for Birmingham or if they’d still keep away.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 529 TPP388: How to deal with doubters https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp388-how-to-deal-with-doubters At some point in your property journey you’re going to get people who are questioning what it is you’re doing.  People that doubt you’ll make any money from investing in property and they’ll try and put you off.  So in this week’s episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are going to discuss how you should deal with them, but more importantly, why you should encourage them.  Sounds crazy, right?  What if we told you that you should use what the doubters say as momentum to spur you on? Because that’s exactly what Rob B did himself about a decade ago.  Rob B shares a personal experience in today’s episode and it might just give you the push you need to keep going and ignore the haters.   In the news this week, ‘collapse of Airbnb popularity produces glut of long-term stock’. After speaking to Chris Ryder a few weeks ago, you wouldn’t expect to see this headline, especially now it seems the majority of the population are enjoying staycations this summer.  However research from Hamptons International has shown that one in eight properties coming onto the market in inner London have previously been on Airbnb or other short term let websites.  It also shows that the number of homes available to rent in inner London is up by 42% compared to last year which is a huge increase! But there are many factors that can contribute to this.  As a result it’s pushing rental prices down. Which is something that The Robs will discuss on next week’s market update.   This week’s Hub Extra is a new podcast for you to listen to! Our podcast producer Dan has also been working on a new podcast called ‘Naked Money’.  The show has Robbie Burns as the host who’s a multi-millionaire stock trader if you didn’t already know. He’s more famous for his book, The Naked Trader which is a book Rob B loved.  So no doubt the new podcast is going to be just as good.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP388: How to deal with doubters full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub At some point in your property journey you’re going to get people who are questioning what it is you’re doing.  People that doubt you’ll make any money from investing in property and they’ll try and put you off.  So in this week’s episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are going to discuss how you should deal with them, but more importantly, why you should encourage them.  Sounds crazy, right?  What if we told you that you should use what the doubters say as momentum to spur you on? Because that’s exactly what Rob B did himself about a decade ago.  Rob B shares a personal experience in today’s episode and it might just give you the push you need to keep going and ignore the haters.   In the news this week, ‘collapse of Airbnb popularity produces glut of long-term stock’. After speaking to Chris Ryder a few weeks ago, you wouldn’t expect to see this headline, especially now it seems the majority of the population are enjoying staycations this summer.  However research from Hamptons International has shown that one in eight properties coming onto the market in inner London have previously been on Airbnb or other short term let websites.  It also shows that the number of homes available to rent in inner London is up by 42% compared to last year which is a huge increase! But there are many factors that can contribute to this.  As a result it’s pushing rental prices down. Which is something that The Robs will discuss on next week’s market update.   This week’s Hub Extra is a new podcast for you to listen to! Our podcast producer Dan has also been working on a new podcast called ‘Naked Money’.  The show has Robbie Burns as the host who’s a multi-millionaire stock trader if you didn’t already know. He’s more famous for his book, The Naked Trader which is a book Rob B loved.  So no doubt the new podcast is going to be just as good.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. At some point in your property journey you’re going to get people who are questioning what it is you’re doing. 

People that doubt you’ll make any money from investing in property and they’ll try and put you off. 

So in this week’s episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are going to discuss how you should deal with them, but more importantly, why you should encourage them. 

Sounds crazy, right? 

What if we told you that you should use what the doubters say as momentum to spur you on? Because that’s exactly what Rob B did himself about a decade ago. 

Rob B shares a personal experience in today’s episode and it might just give you the push you need to keep going and ignore the haters.

 

In the news this week, ‘collapse of Airbnb popularity produces glut of long-term stock’. After speaking to Chris Ryder a few weeks ago, you wouldn’t expect to see this headline, especially now it seems the majority of the population are enjoying staycations this summer. 

However research from Hamptons International has shown that one in eight properties coming onto the market in inner London have previously been on Airbnb or other short term let websites. 

It also shows that the number of homes available to rent in inner London is up by 42% compared to last year which is a huge increase! But there are many factors that can contribute to this. 

As a result it’s pushing rental prices down. Which is something that The Robs will discuss on next week’s market update.

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a new podcast for you to listen to! Our podcast producer Dan has also been working on a new podcast called ‘Naked Money’. 

The show has Robbie Burns as the host who’s a multi-millionaire stock trader if you didn’t already know. He’s more famous for his book, The Naked Trader which is a book Rob B loved. 

So no doubt the new podcast is going to be just as good. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1674 ASK249: Have I made a bad investment? PLUS: Should coronavirus change the fundamentals we look for? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask249-have-i-made-a-bad-investment-plus-should-co This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are still answering coronavirus related questions and helping one caller put his mind at rest on his recent investment To kick start this week, we’ve got Harsh. Along with a friend as part of a joint venture, they’ve bought their first buy-to-let property in Crewe.  However he’s now having worrying thoughts. Harsh has clearly been listening to our weekly podcasts and he knows that Crewe is an area that we’ve mentioned numerous times on the podcast and an area Property Hub Homes even built a development in.  But he’s also listened to the episode on Rob D’s investment in Nottingham and is now worried that because he only paid £75,000 for his property, it’s not going to benefit from capital appreciation. Is this a general rule of thumb? Should Harsh think about selling and investing somewhere else? Our second caller is Pedro. He’s got a question about the effects of coronavirus and the impact it’s had on people working from home. Since more people are now working from home and potentially going to continue to work from home for the foreseeable future, will this change the fundamentals that we look for when investing in property? So what do Rob & Rob think about this?  Tune in to find out   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK249: Have I made a bad investment? PLUS: Should coronavirus change the fundamentals we look for? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are still answering coronavirus related questions and helping one caller put his mind at rest on his recent investment To kick start this week, we’ve got Harsh. Along with a friend as part of a joint venture, they’ve bought their first buy-to-let property in Crewe.  However he’s now having worrying thoughts. Harsh has clearly been listening to our weekly podcasts and he knows that Crewe is an area that we’ve mentioned numerous times on the podcast and an area Property Hub Homes even built a development in.  But he’s also listened to the episode on Rob D’s investment in Nottingham and is now worried that because he only paid £75,000 for his property, it’s not going to benefit from capital appreciation. Is this a general rule of thumb? Should Harsh think about selling and investing somewhere else? Our second caller is Pedro. He’s got a question about the effects of coronavirus and the impact it’s had on people working from home. Since more people are now working from home and potentially going to continue to work from home for the foreseeable future, will this change the fundamentals that we look for when investing in property? So what do Rob & Rob think about this?  Tune in to find out   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are still answering coronavirus related questions and helping one caller put his mind at rest on his recent investment

To kick start this week, we’ve got Harsh. Along with a friend as part of a joint venture, they’ve bought their first buy-to-let property in Crewe. 

However he’s now having worrying thoughts.

Harsh has clearly been listening to our weekly podcasts and he knows that Crewe is an area that we’ve mentioned numerous times on the podcast and an area Property Hub Homes even built a development in. 

But he’s also listened to the episode on Rob D’s investment in Nottingham and is now worried that because he only paid £75,000 for his property, it’s not going to benefit from capital appreciation.

Is this a general rule of thumb? Should Harsh think about selling and investing somewhere else?

Our second caller is Pedro. He’s got a question about the effects of coronavirus and the impact it’s had on people working from home.

Since more people are now working from home and potentially going to continue to work from home for the foreseeable future, will this change the fundamentals that we look for when investing in property?

So what do Rob & Rob think about this? 

Tune in to find out

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 455 TPP387: How to come out stronger https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp387-how-to-come-out-stronger Get ready… because Rob & Rob are about to change your life! Seriously. Now is the prime time to be making improvements to better yourself. We’re living in strange times right now, but we can see this time as an opportunity to make dramatic differences to your life.  You can come out of the coronavirus pandemic far stronger than you went into it. Here’s what we cover in today’s episode:   Goal setting - we genuinely believe it can transform your life. Listen as Rob & Rob talk about how they use goals, both in person, and in their business. If there’s one action you take from today’s episode, let it be this one. There might be goals you’d set now, that would have been completely different to what you may have set at the start of the year because so much change has been forced on us. Here’s the episode Rob D refers to when talking about property megatrends. You can take the goal setting course right here for free too.    Creating habits - habits are the things you can do every day to get you that one step closer to your goals. Now is the ideal to review your habits, see which ones you’d rather not have and see which new ones you want to create to support what you want to achieve. Listen as Rob D talks through forming new habits and how to make them stick. For inspiration and more details on how you can learn to habit stack, you can go and listen to Rob & Rob’s brain hacks episode right here.    Fitness - it’s become a huge thing right now. It’s massively helped Rob & Rob during lockdown. Many people have now transformed their old fitness habits and created new ways to work out, because they’ve had to during lockdown. And actually, it’s becoming apparent that people are preferring their new routines.    Mental health - there’s been a huge focus on mental health throughout lockdown. The media hasn’t helped the downward spiral in those struggling mentally, but we can all try our best to be more aware of how our mental health is being affected during these times. Rob B talks us through how he’s using meditation now more than ever, and how it’s helping him massively.    Education - We know a lot of you have been focusing on your education, because our website stats for our educational resources are breaking records. But could you be doing more?    Finances - A renewed focus on finances is never a bad thing. We’ve had a pandemic which has affected people negatively through job losses, but there’ll be others who have used this time to conserve cash through not commuting or spending unnecessarily. Rob & Rob have done a previous episode about personal finance which you can find here. You can’t be a property investor and have poor finances, so if you haven’t focused on this yet, you need to.   Taking action - doing deals, or getting ready to do them. The market is incredibly strong right now. People are coming out of lockdown ready to invest. And if you’re not yet ready, at least start preparing yourself. Rob B delves into everything you should be doing NOW, so you can strike as soon as you’re ready. Find out why now isn’t the time to be sitting on the fence and why you shouldn't let the media be your investment guide. Find out how others are taking action now, like Chris and his serviced accommodation in this episode. Or Natalie who’s refurbed multiple projects during the pandemic! If you work on all of these things, you’ll become a more successful property investor.    In the news this week, we’re talking about this article from The Express: Chancellor's stamp duty holiday gives 'surprising spike' to home values. Prices are up 3.8% year-on-year according to the Halifax, which is a huge jump. It’s surprising because we still have the coronavirus, but also not surprising for reasons Rob & Rob will delve into on this month’s market update - which is only a few weeks away, so make sure you tune in.   This week’s Hub Extra is a quote from Dennis E. Adonis which is quite fitting with this episode.  “Never restart a journey and use the same road that failed you before.” Listen to find out why this quote resonates so well with Rob & Rob this week.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP387: How to come out stronger full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Get ready… because Rob & Rob are about to change your life! Seriously. Now is the prime time to be making improvements to better yourself. We’re living in strange times right now, but we can see this time as an opportunity to make dramatic differences to your life.  You can come out of the coronavirus pandemic far stronger than you went into it. Here’s what we cover in today’s episode:   Goal setting - we genuinely believe it can transform your life. Listen as Rob & Rob talk about how they use goals, both in person, and in their business. If there’s one action you take from today’s episode, let it be this one. There might be goals you’d set now, that would have been completely different to what you may have set at the start of the year because so much change has been forced on us. Here’s the episode Rob D refers to when talking about property megatrends. You can take the goal setting course right here for free too.    Creating habits - habits are the things you can do every day to get you that one step closer to your goals. Now is the ideal to review your habits, see which ones you’d rather not have and see which new ones you want to create to support what you want to achieve. Listen as Rob D talks through forming new habits and how to make them stick. For inspiration and more details on how you can learn to habit stack, you can go and listen to Rob & Rob’s brain hacks episode right here.    Fitness - it’s become a huge thing right now. It’s massively helped Rob & Rob during lockdown. Many people have now transformed their old fitness habits and created new ways to work out, because they’ve had to during lockdown. And actually, it’s becoming apparent that people are preferring their new routines.    Mental health - there’s been a huge focus on mental health throughout lockdown. The media hasn’t helped the downward spiral in those struggling mentally, but we can all try our best to be more aware of how our mental health is being affected during these times. Rob B talks us through how he’s using meditation now more than ever, and how it’s helping him massively.    Education - We know a lot of you have been focusing on your education, because our website stats for our educational resources are breaking records. But could you be doing more?    Finances - A renewed focus on finances is never a bad thing. We’ve had a pandemic which has affected people negatively through job losses, but there’ll be others who have used this time to conserve cash through not commuting or spending unnecessarily. Rob & Rob have done a previous episode about personal finance which you can find here. You can’t be a property investor and have poor finances, so if you haven’t focused on this yet, you need to.   Taking action - doing deals, or getting ready to do them. The market is incredibly strong right now. People are coming out of lockdown ready to invest. And if you’re not yet ready, at least start preparing yourself. Rob B delves into everything you should be doing NOW, so you can strike as soon as you’re ready. Find out why now isn’t the time to be sitting on the fence and why you shouldn't let the media be your investment guide. Find out how others are taking action now, like Chris and his serviced accommodation in this episode. Or Natalie who’s refurbed multiple projects during the pandemic! If you work on all of these things, you’ll become a more successful property investor.    In the news this week, we’re talking about this article from The Express: Chancellor's stamp duty holiday gives 'surprising spike' to home values. Prices are up 3.8% year-on-year according to the Halifax, which is a huge jump. It’s surprising because we still have the coronavirus, but also not surprising for reasons Rob & Rob will delve into on this month’s market update - which is only a few weeks away, so make sure you tune in.   This week’s Hub Extra is a quote from Dennis E. Adonis which is quite fitting with this episode.  “Never restart a journey and use the same road that failed you before.” Listen to find out why this quote resonates so well with Rob & Rob this week.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get ready… because Rob & Rob are about to change your life!

Seriously. Now is the prime time to be making improvements to better yourself. We’re living in strange times right now, but we can see this time as an opportunity to make dramatic differences to your life. 

You can come out of the coronavirus pandemic far stronger than you went into it. Here’s what we cover in today’s episode:

 

  1. Goal setting - we genuinely believe it can transform your life. Listen as Rob & Rob talk about how they use goals, both in person, and in their business. If there’s one action you take from today’s episode, let it be this one. There might be goals you’d set now, that would have been completely different to what you may have set at the start of the year because so much change has been forced on us. Here’s the episode Rob D refers to when talking about property megatrends. You can take the goal setting course right here for free too. 

 

  1. Creating habits - habits are the things you can do every day to get you that one step closer to your goals. Now is the ideal to review your habits, see which ones you’d rather not have and see which new ones you want to create to support what you want to achieve. Listen as Rob D talks through forming new habits and how to make them stick. For inspiration and more details on how you can learn to habit stack, you can go and listen to Rob & Rob’s brain hacks episode right here. 

 

  1. Fitness - it’s become a huge thing right now. It’s massively helped Rob & Rob during lockdown. Many people have now transformed their old fitness habits and created new ways to work out, because they’ve had to during lockdown. And actually, it’s becoming apparent that people are preferring their new routines. 

 

  1. Mental health - there’s been a huge focus on mental health throughout lockdown. The media hasn’t helped the downward spiral in those struggling mentally, but we can all try our best to be more aware of how our mental health is being affected during these times. Rob B talks us through how he’s using meditation now more than ever, and how it’s helping him massively. 

 

  1. Education - We know a lot of you have been focusing on your education, because our website stats for our educational resources are breaking records. But could you be doing more? 

 

  1. Finances - A renewed focus on finances is never a bad thing. We’ve had a pandemic which has affected people negatively through job losses, but there’ll be others who have used this time to conserve cash through not commuting or spending unnecessarily. Rob & Rob have done a previous episode about personal finance which you can find here. You can’t be a property investor and have poor finances, so if you haven’t focused on this yet, you need to.

 

  1. Taking action - doing deals, or getting ready to do them. The market is incredibly strong right now. People are coming out of lockdown ready to invest. And if you’re not yet ready, at least start preparing yourself. Rob B delves into everything you should be doing NOW, so you can strike as soon as you’re ready. Find out why now isn’t the time to be sitting on the fence and why you shouldn't let the media be your investment guide. Find out how others are taking action now, like Chris and his serviced accommodation in this episode. Or Natalie who’s refurbed multiple projects during the pandemic!

If you work on all of these things, you’ll become a more successful property investor. 

 

In the news this week, we’re talking about this article from The Express: Chancellor's stamp duty holiday gives 'surprising spike' to home values. Prices are up 3.8% year-on-year according to the Halifax, which is a huge jump. It’s surprising because we still have the coronavirus, but also not surprising for reasons Rob & Rob will delve into on this month’s market update - which is only a few weeks away, so make sure you tune in.

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a quote from Dennis E. Adonis which is quite fitting with this episode. 

“Never restart a journey and use the same road that failed you before.”

Listen to find out why this quote resonates so well with Rob & Rob this week.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1518 ASK248: I got a bargain - should I flip it? PLUS: Will this help me avoid the stamp duty surcharge? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask248-i-got-a-bargain-should-i-flip-it-plus-will It’s another Tuesday, so it’s another Ask Rob & Rob. And we’ve got two cracking property questions for you. The first question is from Dom who’s just completed on a 2-bedroom flat in South London. He agreed the price back in January before the dreaded coronavirus, and went back to negotiate on the advice of Rob & Rob and managed to snap up an absolute bargain! So he’s ended up with a new house at a massively discounted price.  Today he’s asking whether Rob & Rob reckon he should flip it, take the cash and wait for another dip.  Rob B has some solid advice today and a bit of warning about that ‘paper-profit’. Dom needs to be careful about allocating overall transaction costs and also about potentially investing on the expectation of a dip in the market.  Why should Dom be careful? Why should nobody ever invest based on assumptions? Tune in to find out. Next up is Sabrina from Newcastle. She got hooked on the podcast after reading Rob D’s book and hasn’t looked back ever since - that’s what we like to hear!  Sabrina is a first time buyer and wants to know if investing in property via a limited company would preserve her first time buyer status for when she eventually buys her own residential property to live in - therefore avoiding that 3% stamp duty surcharge on second properties.   Listen as Rob D takes the lead on this question and explains how we’re all judged as individuals when it comes to property transactions.  Try as we might, there’s no getting around stamp duty unfortunately.  If only we could wave that magic wand! Tune in to today’s Ask Rob & Rob, it’s one not to be missed! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK248: I got a bargain - should I flip it? PLUS: Will this help me avoid the stamp duty surcharge? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s another Tuesday, so it’s another Ask Rob & Rob. And we’ve got two cracking property questions for you. The first question is from Dom who’s just completed on a 2-bedroom flat in South London. He agreed the price back in January before the dreaded coronavirus, and went back to negotiate on the advice of Rob & Rob and managed to snap up an absolute bargain! So he’s ended up with a new house at a massively discounted price.  Today he’s asking whether Rob & Rob reckon he should flip it, take the cash and wait for another dip.  Rob B has some solid advice today and a bit of warning about that ‘paper-profit’. Dom needs to be careful about allocating overall transaction costs and also about potentially investing on the expectation of a dip in the market.  Why should Dom be careful? Why should nobody ever invest based on assumptions? Tune in to find out. Next up is Sabrina from Newcastle. She got hooked on the podcast after reading Rob D’s book and hasn’t looked back ever since - that’s what we like to hear!  Sabrina is a first time buyer and wants to know if investing in property via a limited company would preserve her first time buyer status for when she eventually buys her own residential property to live in - therefore avoiding that 3% stamp duty surcharge on second properties.   Listen as Rob D takes the lead on this question and explains how we’re all judged as individuals when it comes to property transactions.  Try as we might, there’s no getting around stamp duty unfortunately.  If only we could wave that magic wand! Tune in to today’s Ask Rob & Rob, it’s one not to be missed! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s another Tuesday, so it’s another Ask Rob & Rob. And we’ve got two cracking property questions for you.

The first question is from Dom who’s just completed on a 2-bedroom flat in South London. He agreed the price back in January before the dreaded coronavirus, and went back to negotiate on the advice of Rob & Rob and managed to snap up an absolute bargain!

So he’s ended up with a new house at a massively discounted price. 

Today he’s asking whether Rob & Rob reckon he should flip it, take the cash and wait for another dip. 

Rob B has some solid advice today and a bit of warning about that ‘paper-profit’. Dom needs to be careful about allocating overall transaction costs and also about potentially investing on the expectation of a dip in the market. 

Why should Dom be careful? Why should nobody ever invest based on assumptions? Tune in to find out.

Next up is Sabrina from Newcastle. She got hooked on the podcast after reading Rob D’s book and hasn’t looked back ever since - that’s what we like to hear! 

Sabrina is a first time buyer and wants to know if investing in property via a limited company would preserve her first time buyer status for when she eventually buys her own residential property to live in - therefore avoiding that 3% stamp duty surcharge on second properties.  

Listen as Rob D takes the lead on this question and explains how we’re all judged as individuals when it comes to property transactions. 

Try as we might, there’s no getting around stamp duty unfortunately. 

If only we could wave that magic wand!

Tune in to today’s Ask Rob & Rob, it’s one not to be missed!

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 447 TPP386: How to become a property super-geek https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp386-how-to-become-a-property-super-geek When we refer to a property super-geek you may think that we’re referring to the number one Property Geek, Rob D.  But it seems that there’s someone else who is just as excited by tech and property, and that’s Chris Ryder.  You may remember Chris from a few weeks ago when The Robs interviewed him about his serviced accommodation business and how it was coping during lockdown. Well, he’s joining Rob & Rob again this week to talk about all things tech in property.  Before getting involved in property Chris was in a good corporate career that centered around software development. Chris has since gone on to deploy different apps and systems into the day-to-day management of his business. So, naturally Rob & Rob couldn’t resist doubling down and getting unashamedly geeky about property and tech. Tune in to find out how these apps have changed the way in which Chris manages his portfolio. You may pick up a few tips for yourself if you self-manage your properties or you’re thinking about doing it.    Over the past few months we've shared a number of news stories around mortgage products and how much they’ve changed, particularly during lockdown. The long term trend with mortgages and rates was downward, and even with interest rates going up, mortgage rates were still low because everyone was competing for business.  Now, it seems that’s been flipped on its head. There’s plenty of people now seeking a mortgage but the rates aren’t particularly attractive. One broker Rob D spoke to recently even said that some lenders are currently putting their rates up because they wanted to become less competitive!  Lenders are actually struggling with their workload so much that they want to put people off from applying for a new mortgage with them. Absolute madness!    We’ve got another two resources for you for this week’s Hub Extra. Naturally they’re related to what Chris has talked about on this week’s episode, and they’re both helpful with connecting different pieces of technology together to do cool automated stuff for you. The first is called ‘if this, then that’ which allows you to connect different tools together and it’s pretty cool in the way that it works, just have a look at the website. The second tool is called ‘Zapier’ which is basically the same thing but a little bit more techy and more for connecting ‘small business’ kind of software.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP386: How to become a property super-geek full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub When we refer to a property super-geek you may think that we’re referring to the number one Property Geek, Rob D.  But it seems that there’s someone else who is just as excited by tech and property, and that’s Chris Ryder.  You may remember Chris from a few weeks ago when The Robs interviewed him about his serviced accommodation business and how it was coping during lockdown. Well, he’s joining Rob & Rob again this week to talk about all things tech in property.  Before getting involved in property Chris was in a good corporate career that centered around software development. Chris has since gone on to deploy different apps and systems into the day-to-day management of his business. So, naturally Rob & Rob couldn’t resist doubling down and getting unashamedly geeky about property and tech. Tune in to find out how these apps have changed the way in which Chris manages his portfolio. You may pick up a few tips for yourself if you self-manage your properties or you’re thinking about doing it.    Over the past few months we've shared a number of news stories around mortgage products and how much they’ve changed, particularly during lockdown. The long term trend with mortgages and rates was downward, and even with interest rates going up, mortgage rates were still low because everyone was competing for business.  Now, it seems that’s been flipped on its head. There’s plenty of people now seeking a mortgage but the rates aren’t particularly attractive. One broker Rob D spoke to recently even said that some lenders are currently putting their rates up because they wanted to become less competitive!  Lenders are actually struggling with their workload so much that they want to put people off from applying for a new mortgage with them. Absolute madness!    We’ve got another two resources for you for this week’s Hub Extra. Naturally they’re related to what Chris has talked about on this week’s episode, and they’re both helpful with connecting different pieces of technology together to do cool automated stuff for you. The first is called ‘if this, then that’ which allows you to connect different tools together and it’s pretty cool in the way that it works, just have a look at the website. The second tool is called ‘Zapier’ which is basically the same thing but a little bit more techy and more for connecting ‘small business’ kind of software.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. When we refer to a property super-geek you may think that we’re referring to the number one Property Geek, Rob D. 

But it seems that there’s someone else who is just as excited by tech and property, and that’s Chris Ryder. 

You may remember Chris from a few weeks ago when The Robs interviewed him about his serviced accommodation business and how it was coping during lockdown.

Well, he’s joining Rob & Rob again this week to talk about all things tech in property. 

Before getting involved in property Chris was in a good corporate career that centered around software development. Chris has since gone on to deploy different apps and systems into the day-to-day management of his business.

So, naturally Rob & Rob couldn’t resist doubling down and getting unashamedly geeky about property and tech.

Tune in to find out how these apps have changed the way in which Chris manages his portfolio. You may pick up a few tips for yourself if you self-manage your properties or you’re thinking about doing it. 

 

Over the past few months we've shared a number of news stories around mortgage products and how much they’ve changed, particularly during lockdown. The long term trend with mortgages and rates was downward, and even with interest rates going up, mortgage rates were still low because everyone was competing for business. 

Now, it seems that’s been flipped on its head. There’s plenty of people now seeking a mortgage but the rates aren’t particularly attractive. One broker Rob D spoke to recently even said that some lenders are currently putting their rates up because they wanted to become less competitive! 

Lenders are actually struggling with their workload so much that they want to put people off from applying for a new mortgage with them. Absolute madness! 

 

We’ve got another two resources for you for this week’s Hub Extra. Naturally they’re related to what Chris has talked about on this week’s episode, and they’re both helpful with connecting different pieces of technology together to do cool automated stuff for you.

The first is called ‘if this, then that’ which allows you to connect different tools together and it’s pretty cool in the way that it works, just have a look at the website. The second tool is called ‘Zapier’ which is basically the same thing but a little bit more techy and more for connecting ‘small business’ kind of software.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1844 ASK247: Can I use my bounce-back loan as a deposit? PLUS: Is this Liverpool property too cheap? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask247-can-i-use-my-bounce-back-loan-as-a-deposit This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions around location and using the bounceback loan scheme to fund your deposit. Is it a good idea? It seems a number of people are turning their head towards Liverpool for investing in property right now, and this week we’ve got another question regarding properties in the area. So let’s get to it. The first question is from Mohammad. He’s recently acquired £50,000 from the bounceback loan scheme through his limited company and he’s now wanting to know if he can use this money as a deposit for a buy-to-let property?  There’s been a bit of confusion and uncertainty around this topic as it’s not really been clear as to whether you can use the bounceback loan as a deposit.  So, do The Robs think it’s alright to use the loan as a deposit or do they think Mohammad should reconsider? Our second caller of the week is Harry from Bristol. He’s asking if £70,000 is too cheap to purchase a decent property in Liverpool?  If Rob & Rob think it’s too low, Harry wants to know what they think would be the minimum they’d pay for a property in this location. Naturally, there was only one Rob to take on this question, so it’s over to Rob B to answer this one. Does Rob B think that Harry should be looking at paying more than £70,000 to get himself a good investment property?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK247: Can I use my bounce-back loan as a deposit? PLUS: Is this Liverpool property too cheap? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions around location and using the bounceback loan scheme to fund your deposit. Is it a good idea? It seems a number of people are turning their head towards Liverpool for investing in property right now, and this week we’ve got another question regarding properties in the area. So let’s get to it. The first question is from Mohammad. He’s recently acquired £50,000 from the bounceback loan scheme through his limited company and he’s now wanting to know if he can use this money as a deposit for a buy-to-let property?  There’s been a bit of confusion and uncertainty around this topic as it’s not really been clear as to whether you can use the bounceback loan as a deposit.  So, do The Robs think it’s alright to use the loan as a deposit or do they think Mohammad should reconsider? Our second caller of the week is Harry from Bristol. He’s asking if £70,000 is too cheap to purchase a decent property in Liverpool?  If Rob & Rob think it’s too low, Harry wants to know what they think would be the minimum they’d pay for a property in this location. Naturally, there was only one Rob to take on this question, so it’s over to Rob B to answer this one. Does Rob B think that Harry should be looking at paying more than £70,000 to get himself a good investment property?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions around location and using the bounceback loan scheme to fund your deposit. Is it a good idea?

It seems a number of people are turning their head towards Liverpool for investing in property right now, and this week we’ve got another question regarding properties in the area.

So let’s get to it.

The first question is from Mohammad. He’s recently acquired £50,000 from the bounceback loan scheme through his limited company and he’s now wanting to know if he can use this money as a deposit for a buy-to-let property? 

There’s been a bit of confusion and uncertainty around this topic as it’s not really been clear as to whether you can use the bounceback loan as a deposit. 

So, do The Robs think it’s alright to use the loan as a deposit or do they think Mohammad should reconsider?

Our second caller of the week is Harry from Bristol. He’s asking if £70,000 is too cheap to purchase a decent property in Liverpool? 

If Rob & Rob think it’s too low, Harry wants to know what they think would be the minimum they’d pay for a property in this location.

Naturally, there was only one Rob to take on this question, so it’s over to Rob B to answer this one.

Does Rob B think that Harry should be looking at paying more than £70,000 to get himself a good investment property? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 342 TPP385: Will these mega-trends shape the future of property investment? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp385-will-these-mega-trends-shape-the-future-of This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are discussing the importance of knowing what mega trends are currently playing out in the property market.  Yes, it’s important to know the tactics behind becoming a successful investor, how to get the best deal and understanding mortgages. But it’s just as important, if not more important, to understand the mega trends that are taking place. Because if you don’t understand the trends, you could find yourself on the wrong side of very powerful forces.  So today Rob & Rob are going to take you through trends that could happen, so you can put yourself in the strongest position going forward.  Here’s a look at the trends that they’re going to cover: Reversal of city centre living UK becoming less London-centric  More home-working  Death of retail More holidays in the UK “Peak HMO” If these aren’t topics that you’ve thought about already, then you’re going to want to listen to this episode. These particular trends are some that could happen off the back of a crazy start to 2020, so The Robs are taking a look at how they might affect property investment in the future.    In the news this week there’s been more bad news and mixed messages. But we’ve actually got a good news story for the property market; ‘asking prices reach four-year high’ according to Rightmove.  Which seems crazy right now with everything currently going on but since March average asking prices have grown 2.4% bringing the price up to £320,265. It seems like the confidence and optimism has swept across the country with other areas seeing even bigger increases than this.   This week’s Hub isn’t a new resource or a new app, it’s actually something that’s been around for a while but only recently have The Robs become fond of it. The app in question is Google Photos.  If you don’t know what it is, it’s basically storage for your photos that are backed up in a cloud for a minimal fee each month. But there’s two reasons why Rob & Rob are fascinated with this app. The first being that it has a great search function, so if you’ve taken a picture of a book and you can only remember the author’s name, simply type that in and Google Photos should bring up the photo that you’re looking for. The second is that you can use something called Google Lens within your photos. So like Rob D, he took a picture of some flowers and by using Google Lens, it told him exactly what type of flowers they were! You’ll basically hear how exciting The Robs find this one.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP385: Will these mega-trends shape the future of property investment? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are discussing the importance of knowing what mega trends are currently playing out in the property market.  Yes, it’s important to know the tactics behind becoming a successful investor, how to get the best deal and understanding mortgages. But it’s just as important, if not more important, to understand the mega trends that are taking place. Because if you don’t understand the trends, you could find yourself on the wrong side of very powerful forces.  So today Rob & Rob are going to take you through trends that could happen, so you can put yourself in the strongest position going forward.  Here’s a look at the trends that they’re going to cover: Reversal of city centre living UK becoming less London-centric  More home-working  Death of retail More holidays in the UK “Peak HMO” If these aren’t topics that you’ve thought about already, then you’re going to want to listen to this episode. These particular trends are some that could happen off the back of a crazy start to 2020, so The Robs are taking a look at how they might affect property investment in the future.    In the news this week there’s been more bad news and mixed messages. But we’ve actually got a good news story for the property market; ‘asking prices reach four-year high’ according to Rightmove.  Which seems crazy right now with everything currently going on but since March average asking prices have grown 2.4% bringing the price up to £320,265. It seems like the confidence and optimism has swept across the country with other areas seeing even bigger increases than this.   This week’s Hub isn’t a new resource or a new app, it’s actually something that’s been around for a while but only recently have The Robs become fond of it. The app in question is Google Photos.  If you don’t know what it is, it’s basically storage for your photos that are backed up in a cloud for a minimal fee each month. But there’s two reasons why Rob & Rob are fascinated with this app. The first being that it has a great search function, so if you’ve taken a picture of a book and you can only remember the author’s name, simply type that in and Google Photos should bring up the photo that you’re looking for. The second is that you can use something called Google Lens within your photos. So like Rob D, he took a picture of some flowers and by using Google Lens, it told him exactly what type of flowers they were! You’ll basically hear how exciting The Robs find this one.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are discussing the importance of knowing what mega trends are currently playing out in the property market. 

Yes, it’s important to know the tactics behind becoming a successful investor, how to get the best deal and understanding mortgages. But it’s just as important, if not more important, to understand the mega trends that are taking place. Because if you don’t understand the trends, you could find yourself on the wrong side of very powerful forces. 

So today Rob & Rob are going to take you through trends that could happen, so you can put yourself in the strongest position going forward. 

Here’s a look at the trends that they’re going to cover:

  • Reversal of city centre living
  • UK becoming less London-centric 
  • More home-working 
  • Death of retail
  • More holidays in the UK
  • “Peak HMO”

If these aren’t topics that you’ve thought about already, then you’re going to want to listen to this episode. These particular trends are some that could happen off the back of a crazy start to 2020, so The Robs are taking a look at how they might affect property investment in the future. 

 

In the news this week there’s been more bad news and mixed messages. But we’ve actually got a good news story for the property market; ‘asking prices reach four-year high’ according to Rightmove. 

Which seems crazy right now with everything currently going on but since March average asking prices have grown 2.4% bringing the price up to £320,265. It seems like the confidence and optimism has swept across the country with other areas seeing even bigger increases than this.

 

This week’s Hub isn’t a new resource or a new app, it’s actually something that’s been around for a while but only recently have The Robs become fond of it. The app in question is Google Photos. 

If you don’t know what it is, it’s basically storage for your photos that are backed up in a cloud for a minimal fee each month. But there’s two reasons why Rob & Rob are fascinated with this app. The first being that it has a great search function, so if you’ve taken a picture of a book and you can only remember the author’s name, simply type that in and Google Photos should bring up the photo that you’re looking for.

The second is that you can use something called Google Lens within your photos. So like Rob D, he took a picture of some flowers and by using Google Lens, it told him exactly what type of flowers they were! You’ll basically hear how exciting The Robs find this one. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2235 ASK246: How do I develop local knowledge? PLUS: What are the benefits of buying with a mortgage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask246-how-do-i-develop-local-knowledge-plus-what This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller up his location knowledge and explaining why buying with a mortgage is the better option. First up this week is Chris from London. He’s been talking to another investor about a property in Bootle, Liverpool.  However this investor has informed Chris that the street isn’t exactly the best or the most desirable in the area and that he should look elsewhere.  So now Chris is wondering if house prices can really differ that much street by street and with being based down south, how can he gain local property knowledge in different locations?  Naturally this question was made for Rob B so what does he recommend Chris do to improve his location knowledge?  Next up we’ve got Marlon who’s looking to find out what the benefits are of buying with a mortgage as opposed to purchasing in cash if you’re able to? His reason for asking is that he’s got 60% of the property purchase price and the oher 40% will be loaned to him by a family member, which he will go on to pay back like a mortgage, but without any interest and at a more flexible rate.  If you’ve been thinking about purchasing in cash, you’ll probably want to listen to this episode first, along with this podcast episode and take this course.  Enjoy!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK246: How do I develop local knowledge? PLUS: What are the benefits of buying with a mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller up his location knowledge and explaining why buying with a mortgage is the better option. First up this week is Chris from London. He’s been talking to another investor about a property in Bootle, Liverpool.  However this investor has informed Chris that the street isn’t exactly the best or the most desirable in the area and that he should look elsewhere.  So now Chris is wondering if house prices can really differ that much street by street and with being based down south, how can he gain local property knowledge in different locations?  Naturally this question was made for Rob B so what does he recommend Chris do to improve his location knowledge?  Next up we’ve got Marlon who’s looking to find out what the benefits are of buying with a mortgage as opposed to purchasing in cash if you’re able to? His reason for asking is that he’s got 60% of the property purchase price and the oher 40% will be loaned to him by a family member, which he will go on to pay back like a mortgage, but without any interest and at a more flexible rate.  If you’ve been thinking about purchasing in cash, you’ll probably want to listen to this episode first, along with this podcast episode and take this course.  Enjoy!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller up his location knowledge and explaining why buying with a mortgage is the better option.

First up this week is Chris from London. He’s been talking to another investor about a property in Bootle, Liverpool. 

However this investor has informed Chris that the street isn’t exactly the best or the most desirable in the area and that he should look elsewhere. 

So now Chris is wondering if house prices can really differ that much street by street and with being based down south, how can he gain local property knowledge in different locations? 

Naturally this question was made for Rob B so what does he recommend Chris do to improve his location knowledge? 

Next up we’ve got Marlon who’s looking to find out what the benefits are of buying with a mortgage as opposed to purchasing in cash if you’re able to?

His reason for asking is that he’s got 60% of the property purchase price and the oher 40% will be loaned to him by a family member, which he will go on to pay back like a mortgage, but without any interest and at a more flexible rate. 

If you’ve been thinking about purchasing in cash, you’ll probably want to listen to this episode first, along with this podcast episode and take this course. 

Enjoy!

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 369 TPP384: Development projects and lockdown: How one investor faced this nightmare scenario https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp384-development-projects-and-lockdown-how-one-i A couple of weeks ago The Robs interviewed serviced accommodation specialist Chris Ryder to find out how the coronavirus had affected his business. Well now they’re back this week with another guest, Natalie Gascoyne who’s going to talk us through how she handled renovating two major projects through lockdown.  Natalie is the owner of Davis Properties and she’s no stranger to tackling plain BTL’s and HMO’s. At the moment she’s currently working two commercial-to-residential conversions and we’re keen to find out how those have been affected by what’s currently going on. When COVID-19 first hit, Natalie was due to exchange on two properties, so rather than pulling out completely and losing thousands that she’d already invested, she decided to delay the process.  Unfortunately, one project was delayed further with another party member pulling out, however, on the other property she managed to bag a £30,000 saving!  How? You’ll have to tune in and listen to the rest of Natalie’s story... We don’t often talk about commercial-to-residential projects on the podcast as it’s never really been a strategy we’ve advised investors to do.  But Natalie seems to have quite a good strategy in terms of the kind of properties she looks for and the areas that she sources them in.  It’s certainly not the kind of project for the faint hearted and you’ve definitely got to be able to envision the end product to take something like this on.  So who knows, after hearing about Natalie’s journey and strategy, maybe this could be something to consider for your next purchase.    In the news this week, it seems like the rest of Great Britain weren’t too pleased when England received a stamp duty holiday. Now it seems that Scotland and Wales have jumped on the bandwagon and are also offering a stamp duty holiday up to £250,000. However they are slightly different… In Scotland investors still have to pay the surcharge which is 4% and in Wales you have to pay the surcharge and property investors are exempt from the stamp duty holiday. So some good news across the country, even if investors won’t 100% benefit from it.   This week’s Hub Extra it’s a book that Rob D is already calling his book of the year! So you know it’s got to be good. It’s called ‘A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner’ by Chris Atkins. He’s more commonly known as a documentary filmmaker who got caught up in a tax avoidance scheme to do with the film industry and ended up getting sentenced to five years in prison!  The book is based on the diaries he wrote whilst in prison and it gives you a really good insight as to what prison life is really like and hopefully it will be the only experience you’ll ever have.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP384: Development projects and lockdown: How one investor faced this nightmare scenario full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A couple of weeks ago The Robs interviewed serviced accommodation specialist Chris Ryder to find out how the coronavirus had affected his business. Well now they’re back this week with another guest, Natalie Gascoyne who’s going to talk us through how she handled renovating two major projects through lockdown.  Natalie is the owner of Davis Properties and she’s no stranger to tackling plain BTL’s and HMO’s. At the moment she’s currently working two commercial-to-residential conversions and we’re keen to find out how those have been affected by what’s currently going on. When COVID-19 first hit, Natalie was due to exchange on two properties, so rather than pulling out completely and losing thousands that she’d already invested, she decided to delay the process.  Unfortunately, one project was delayed further with another party member pulling out, however, on the other property she managed to bag a £30,000 saving!  How? You’ll have to tune in and listen to the rest of Natalie’s story... We don’t often talk about commercial-to-residential projects on the podcast as it’s never really been a strategy we’ve advised investors to do.  But Natalie seems to have quite a good strategy in terms of the kind of properties she looks for and the areas that she sources them in.  It’s certainly not the kind of project for the faint hearted and you’ve definitely got to be able to envision the end product to take something like this on.  So who knows, after hearing about Natalie’s journey and strategy, maybe this could be something to consider for your next purchase.    In the news this week, it seems like the rest of Great Britain weren’t too pleased when England received a stamp duty holiday. Now it seems that Scotland and Wales have jumped on the bandwagon and are also offering a stamp duty holiday up to £250,000. However they are slightly different… In Scotland investors still have to pay the surcharge which is 4% and in Wales you have to pay the surcharge and property investors are exempt from the stamp duty holiday. So some good news across the country, even if investors won’t 100% benefit from it.   This week’s Hub Extra it’s a book that Rob D is already calling his book of the year! So you know it’s got to be good. It’s called ‘A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner’ by Chris Atkins. He’s more commonly known as a documentary filmmaker who got caught up in a tax avoidance scheme to do with the film industry and ended up getting sentenced to five years in prison!  The book is based on the diaries he wrote whilst in prison and it gives you a really good insight as to what prison life is really like and hopefully it will be the only experience you’ll ever have.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A couple of weeks ago The Robs interviewed serviced accommodation specialist Chris Ryder to find out how the coronavirus had affected his business.

Well now they’re back this week with another guest, Natalie Gascoyne who’s going to talk us through how she handled renovating two major projects through lockdown. 

Natalie is the owner of Davis Properties and she’s no stranger to tackling plain BTL’s and HMO’s. At the moment she’s currently working two commercial-to-residential conversions and we’re keen to find out how those have been affected by what’s currently going on.

When COVID-19 first hit, Natalie was due to exchange on two properties, so rather than pulling out completely and losing thousands that she’d already invested, she decided to delay the process. 

Unfortunately, one project was delayed further with another party member pulling out, however, on the other property she managed to bag a £30,000 saving! 

How? You’ll have to tune in and listen to the rest of Natalie’s story...

We don’t often talk about commercial-to-residential projects on the podcast as it’s never really been a strategy we’ve advised investors to do. 

But Natalie seems to have quite a good strategy in terms of the kind of properties she looks for and the areas that she sources them in. 

It’s certainly not the kind of project for the faint hearted and you’ve definitely got to be able to envision the end product to take something like this on. 

So who knows, after hearing about Natalie’s journey and strategy, maybe this could be something to consider for your next purchase. 

 

In the news this week, it seems like the rest of Great Britain weren’t too pleased when England received a stamp duty holiday. Now it seems that Scotland and Wales have jumped on the bandwagon and are also offering a stamp duty holiday up to £250,000. However they are slightly different…

In Scotland investors still have to pay the surcharge which is 4% and in Wales you have to pay the surcharge and property investors are exempt from the stamp duty holiday. So some good news across the country, even if investors won’t 100% benefit from it.

 

This week’s Hub Extra it’s a book that Rob D is already calling his book of the year! So you know it’s got to be good.

It’s called ‘A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner’ by Chris Atkins. He’s more commonly known as a documentary filmmaker who got caught up in a tax avoidance scheme to do with the film industry and ended up getting sentenced to five years in prison! 

The book is based on the diaries he wrote whilst in prison and it gives you a really good insight as to what prison life is really like and hopefully it will be the only experience you’ll ever have.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1289 ASK245: I hate my property! What should I do? PLUS: Can you clarify the new electrical regulations? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask245-i-hate-my-property-what-should-i-do-plus-ca This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are discussing what one caller should do with the property she hates, and what the new electrical regulations mean. Our first caller this week is Nancy. She’s a GP who's taken a step into the world of property investment.  Nancy owns a property that’s located about 15 minutes away from Liverpool Football Club. It’s a property that’s performing well, however it’s a serviced accommodation property which she’s now come to realise she hates.  Between the hours that Nancy puts in at the GP surgery as well as doing private consultations, she’s found that the amount of time the property requires and what she gets back from it, really isn’t worth it.  So now she’s questioning if she should just sell the property or whether she should keep it and outsource a company to manage the property for her.  The second caller this week is Jake who, along with a friend, manage a few properties in a portfolio that they own.  They’ve been looking into the new EICR rules that came into play on the 1st July. From what they’ve found, it looks as if you had to have new EICRs done before this date, regardless of whether you’ve had them done previously or not, to make sure you’re compliant with the regulations.  So, do you need to have brand new electrical certificates in place or do previous ones still uphold the regulations?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK245: I hate my property! What should I do? PLUS: Can you clarify the new electrical regulations? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are discussing what one caller should do with the property she hates, and what the new electrical regulations mean. Our first caller this week is Nancy. She’s a GP who's taken a step into the world of property investment.  Nancy owns a property that’s located about 15 minutes away from Liverpool Football Club. It’s a property that’s performing well, however it’s a serviced accommodation property which she’s now come to realise she hates.  Between the hours that Nancy puts in at the GP surgery as well as doing private consultations, she’s found that the amount of time the property requires and what she gets back from it, really isn’t worth it.  So now she’s questioning if she should just sell the property or whether she should keep it and outsource a company to manage the property for her.  The second caller this week is Jake who, along with a friend, manage a few properties in a portfolio that they own.  They’ve been looking into the new EICR rules that came into play on the 1st July. From what they’ve found, it looks as if you had to have new EICRs done before this date, regardless of whether you’ve had them done previously or not, to make sure you’re compliant with the regulations.  So, do you need to have brand new electrical certificates in place or do previous ones still uphold the regulations?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are discussing what one caller should do with the property she hates, and what the new electrical regulations mean.

Our first caller this week is Nancy. She’s a GP who's taken a step into the world of property investment. 

Nancy owns a property that’s located about 15 minutes away from Liverpool Football Club. It’s a property that’s performing well, however it’s a serviced accommodation property which she’s now come to realise she hates. 

Between the hours that Nancy puts in at the GP surgery as well as doing private consultations, she’s found that the amount of time the property requires and what she gets back from it, really isn’t worth it. 

So now she’s questioning if she should just sell the property or whether she should keep it and outsource a company to manage the property for her. 

The second caller this week is Jake who, along with a friend, manage a few properties in a portfolio that they own. 

They’ve been looking into the new EICR rules that came into play on the 1st July. From what they’ve found, it looks as if you had to have new EICRs done before this date, regardless of whether you’ve had them done previously or not, to make sure you’re compliant with the regulations. 

So, do you need to have brand new electrical certificates in place or do previous ones still uphold the regulations? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 415 TPP383: Market update: July 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp383-market-update-july-2020 Back by popular demand, Rob & Rob have returned with a market update podcast!  Yes, we said goodbye to weekly updates BUT, we were inundated with requests to bring them back. So for now, we’ll be resurrecting them on a monthly basis so you can get your regular fix of the latest developments across the property sector.  Today they’re talking about the hot topic of the month: stamp duty. They’re covering the latest changes and what they mean for the property market now and in the long-term.   If you’re thinking ‘hang on - they’ve already covered this....’ - you’re right. They did recently cover it on this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob but today they’re delving deeper, and they’re also giving you their opinion on the latest market activity and of course, the rental market.  Trust us, if you’ve missed the Friday market updates, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!   In other news, it seems that not everyone is happy that the new stamp duty charges are applicable to everyone. The Shadow Housing Secretary says it’s a £1.3 billion bung for landlords. However they’ve not pointed out in the article that the 3% surcharge remains in place and where that tax increase came from in the first place.    This week’s Hub Extra is something of our very own and it’s sticking with the stamp duty topic. Ideally when you’re now looking at property prices you want to know how much you’ll be saving.  Well, we’ve put together an article that not only explains the stamp duty changes but there’s also a handy calculator in there too that you can use to work out just how much you’ll save on your next property purchase.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP383: Market update: July 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Back by popular demand, Rob & Rob have returned with a market update podcast!  Yes, we said goodbye to weekly updates BUT, we were inundated with requests to bring them back. So for now, we’ll be resurrecting them on a monthly basis so you can get your regular fix of the latest developments across the property sector.  Today they’re talking about the hot topic of the month: stamp duty. They’re covering the latest changes and what they mean for the property market now and in the long-term.   If you’re thinking ‘hang on - they’ve already covered this....’ - you’re right. They did recently cover it on this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob but today they’re delving deeper, and they’re also giving you their opinion on the latest market activity and of course, the rental market.  Trust us, if you’ve missed the Friday market updates, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!   In other news, it seems that not everyone is happy that the new stamp duty charges are applicable to everyone. The Shadow Housing Secretary says it’s a £1.3 billion bung for landlords. However they’ve not pointed out in the article that the 3% surcharge remains in place and where that tax increase came from in the first place.    This week’s Hub Extra is something of our very own and it’s sticking with the stamp duty topic. Ideally when you’re now looking at property prices you want to know how much you’ll be saving.  Well, we’ve put together an article that not only explains the stamp duty changes but there’s also a handy calculator in there too that you can use to work out just how much you’ll save on your next property purchase.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Back by popular demand, Rob & Rob have returned with a market update podcast! 

Yes, we said goodbye to weekly updates BUT, we were inundated with requests to bring them back. So for now, we’ll be resurrecting them on a monthly basis so you can get your regular fix of the latest developments across the property sector. 

Today they’re talking about the hot topic of the month: stamp duty. They’re covering the latest changes and what they mean for the property market now and in the long-term.  

If you’re thinking ‘hang on - they’ve already covered this....’ - you’re right. They did recently cover it on this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob but today they’re delving deeper, and they’re also giving you their opinion on the latest market activity and of course, the rental market. 

Trust us, if you’ve missed the Friday market updates, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

 

In other news, it seems that not everyone is happy that the new stamp duty charges are applicable to everyone. The Shadow Housing Secretary says it’s a £1.3 billion bung for landlords. However they’ve not pointed out in the article that the 3% surcharge remains in place and where that tax increase came from in the first place. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is something of our very own and it’s sticking with the stamp duty topic. Ideally when you’re now looking at property prices you want to know how much you’ll be saving. 

Well, we’ve put together an article that not only explains the stamp duty changes but there’s also a handy calculator in there too that you can use to work out just how much you’ll save on your next property purchase.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1363 ASK244: Does the Stamp Duty holiday apply to investors? What does it mean? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask244-does-the-stamp-duty-holiday-apply-to-invest Last week was a shocker, wasn’t it? It’s not often property investors are dealt nice little surprises from the UK government, so when Chancellor Rishi took to the stage last week and announced a stamp duty cut, we had a flurry of questions from Hubbers.  The Chancellor announced that (for England and Northern Ireland), the stamp duty threshold would now increase to £500,000 until March next year. So if you were buying a home to live in, up to this value, you’d have zero stamp duty to pay. The big question was - would this cut apply to property investors? And the answer was a surprising ‘hell yes!’ Before you run out the door, the 3% surcharge for additional properties is still there, but still, we’ll take any small wins that we can, right? We’ve explained it all in detail right here - and there’s a handy calculator that you can drop straight into your downloads folder and see how much cash you’re likely to save.  We’ve also had LOTS of questions from those who have exchanged on their properties but not yet completed.  So what’s the deal with this?  Do the new rules apply to you or not? Rob B gives us the run-down on this in today’s Ask Rob & Rob episode.  And if you’re sat there thinking… ‘These cuts are great, but what will this do to the property market in the short (and long) term…’ We’ve also got you covered on this episode.  And if that wasn’t enough, we’re bringing something back by popular demand. It’s coming this Thursday, so make sure you set your alarms for 6am! That’s a lot of excitement for a Tuesday. Happy listening! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK244: Does the Stamp Duty holiday apply to investors? What does it mean? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week was a shocker, wasn’t it? It’s not often property investors are dealt nice little surprises from the UK government, so when Chancellor Rishi took to the stage last week and announced a stamp duty cut, we had a flurry of questions from Hubbers.  The Chancellor announced that (for England and Northern Ireland), the stamp duty threshold would now increase to £500,000 until March next year. So if you were buying a home to live in, up to this value, you’d have zero stamp duty to pay. The big question was - would this cut apply to property investors? And the answer was a surprising ‘hell yes!’ Before you run out the door, the 3% surcharge for additional properties is still there, but still, we’ll take any small wins that we can, right? We’ve explained it all in detail right here - and there’s a handy calculator that you can drop straight into your downloads folder and see how much cash you’re likely to save.  We’ve also had LOTS of questions from those who have exchanged on their properties but not yet completed.  So what’s the deal with this?  Do the new rules apply to you or not? Rob B gives us the run-down on this in today’s Ask Rob & Rob episode.  And if you’re sat there thinking… ‘These cuts are great, but what will this do to the property market in the short (and long) term…’ We’ve also got you covered on this episode.  And if that wasn’t enough, we’re bringing something back by popular demand. It’s coming this Thursday, so make sure you set your alarms for 6am! That’s a lot of excitement for a Tuesday. Happy listening! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week was a shocker, wasn’t it?

It’s not often property investors are dealt nice little surprises from the UK government, so when Chancellor Rishi took to the stage last week and announced a stamp duty cut, we had a flurry of questions from Hubbers. 

The Chancellor announced that (for England and Northern Ireland), the stamp duty threshold would now increase to £500,000 until March next year. So if you were buying a home to live in, up to this value, you’d have zero stamp duty to pay.

The big question was - would this cut apply to property investors?

And the answer was a surprising ‘hell yes!’

Before you run out the door, the 3% surcharge for additional properties is still there, but still, we’ll take any small wins that we can, right?

We’ve explained it all in detail right here - and there’s a handy calculator that you can drop straight into your downloads folder and see how much cash you’re likely to save. 

We’ve also had LOTS of questions from those who have exchanged on their properties but not yet completed. 

So what’s the deal with this? 

Do the new rules apply to you or not? Rob B gives us the run-down on this in today’s Ask Rob & Rob episode. 

And if you’re sat there thinking… ‘These cuts are great, but what will this do to the property market in the short (and long) term…’

We’ve also got you covered on this episode. 

And if that wasn’t enough, we’re bringing something back by popular demand. It’s coming this Thursday, so make sure you set your alarms for 6am!

That’s a lot of excitement for a Tuesday. Happy listening!

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 284 TPP382: 7 lessons we learned from a billionaire investor https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp382-7-lessons-we-learned-from-a-billionaire-inv The Robs have another special guest this week. This time it’s billionaire investor Stephen Schwarzman. Sadly, he’s too much of a big wig to actually be on the show so The Robs are going to be picking apart his book instead. You might never have heard of Stephen Schwarzman before, but after this podcast episode it’s certain to be a name you’ll remember.  After reading his book, Rob & Rob found that there are seven lessons that we can all learn from him.  Now, you might be thinking ‘how can I possibly relate to a billionaire investor when I’m just starting out?’ Well don’t worry, we promise that these seven lessons will be invaluable to you no matter what stage of your property journey you’re at. Here’s the seven lessons Stephen will be sharing with us: Failure is the best teacher in an organization The best executives are made, not born Identify problems and bring solutions How to raise money It's the same effort to work on a big thing as a small thing Group decision making Building a team of 10s There’s plenty to learn from today’s episode and it’s even a learning curve for Rob & Rob, so hopefully there will be a number of takeaways for you too.    In the news this week we’ve got a big headline for you, ‘PM pledges biggest planning shake-up since WW2’. Like usual, it’s a headline that’s been blown out of proportion, however if you are a developer or you build properties then this could be good news for you.  According to this article from Mortgage Strategy there are now going to be more things that you can do without having to acquire planning permission. Included in it are converting commercial premises to residential, demolishing an old home to replace it with a new one and if you want to extend or add floors there’s going to be a fast track method for that. So again not quite as drastic but certainly good news for some.    Naturally this week’s Hub Extra is the book that we’ve just dedicated this podcast episode to, What it Takes by Stephen Schwarzman. If you have any interest in business or investing then this is a book that you’ll enjoy, and there’s plenty more lessons that you’ll learn from it.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP382: 7 lessons we learned from a billionaire investor full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs have another special guest this week. This time it’s billionaire investor Stephen Schwarzman. Sadly, he’s too much of a big wig to actually be on the show so The Robs are going to be picking apart his book instead. You might never have heard of Stephen Schwarzman before, but after this podcast episode it’s certain to be a name you’ll remember.  After reading his book, Rob & Rob found that there are seven lessons that we can all learn from him.  Now, you might be thinking ‘how can I possibly relate to a billionaire investor when I’m just starting out?’ Well don’t worry, we promise that these seven lessons will be invaluable to you no matter what stage of your property journey you’re at. Here’s the seven lessons Stephen will be sharing with us: Failure is the best teacher in an organization The best executives are made, not born Identify problems and bring solutions How to raise money It's the same effort to work on a big thing as a small thing Group decision making Building a team of 10s There’s plenty to learn from today’s episode and it’s even a learning curve for Rob & Rob, so hopefully there will be a number of takeaways for you too.    In the news this week we’ve got a big headline for you, ‘PM pledges biggest planning shake-up since WW2’. Like usual, it’s a headline that’s been blown out of proportion, however if you are a developer or you build properties then this could be good news for you.  According to this article from Mortgage Strategy there are now going to be more things that you can do without having to acquire planning permission. Included in it are converting commercial premises to residential, demolishing an old home to replace it with a new one and if you want to extend or add floors there’s going to be a fast track method for that. So again not quite as drastic but certainly good news for some.    Naturally this week’s Hub Extra is the book that we’ve just dedicated this podcast episode to, What it Takes by Stephen Schwarzman. If you have any interest in business or investing then this is a book that you’ll enjoy, and there’s plenty more lessons that you’ll learn from it.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs have another special guest this week. This time it’s billionaire investor Stephen Schwarzman. Sadly, he’s too much of a big wig to actually be on the show so The Robs are going to be picking apart his book instead.

You might never have heard of Stephen Schwarzman before, but after this podcast episode it’s certain to be a name you’ll remember. 

After reading his book, Rob & Rob found that there are seven lessons that we can all learn from him. 

Now, you might be thinking ‘how can I possibly relate to a billionaire investor when I’m just starting out?’

Well don’t worry, we promise that these seven lessons will be invaluable to you no matter what stage of your property journey you’re at. Here’s the seven lessons Stephen will be sharing with us:

  1. Failure is the best teacher in an organization
  2. The best executives are made, not born
  3. Identify problems and bring solutions
  4. How to raise money
  5. It's the same effort to work on a big thing as a small thing
  6. Group decision making
  7. Building a team of 10s

There’s plenty to learn from today’s episode and it’s even a learning curve for Rob & Rob, so hopefully there will be a number of takeaways for you too. 

 

In the news this week we’ve got a big headline for you, ‘PM pledges biggest planning shake-up since WW2’. Like usual, it’s a headline that’s been blown out of proportion, however if you are a developer or you build properties then this could be good news for you. 

According to this article from Mortgage Strategy there are now going to be more things that you can do without having to acquire planning permission. Included in it are converting commercial premises to residential, demolishing an old home to replace it with a new one and if you want to extend or add floors there’s going to be a fast track method for that. So again not quite as drastic but certainly good news for some. 

 

Naturally this week’s Hub Extra is the book that we’ve just dedicated this podcast episode to, What it Takes by Stephen Schwarzman. If you have any interest in business or investing then this is a book that you’ll enjoy, and there’s plenty more lessons that you’ll learn from it.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1367 ASK243: Should I go for quantity over quality? PLUS: Is renting to councils a good idea? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask243-should-i-go-for-quantity-over-quality-plus It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back again to answer more of your questions. First up we have a question from Lauren. She’s a 23 year old graduate who is looking to get into property investment for the first time. At the moment Lauren is fully educating herself before she gets stuck in - good shout, Lauren! Her aim is to achieve capital growth as the market recovers from the coronavirus, with the aim of her and her brother affording deposits for their first personal houses in seven years time. Lauren currently has £126,000 and location-wise she’s looking at Birmingham for the capital growth prospects. So now she has two questions that she needs a bit of guidance on.  Should she purchase two more expensive properties with around a £50,000 deposit each, or should she choose quantity over quality and go for cheaper properties? She’d also like to know if she should buy these properties in one place or spread them out across the country? So, is it better to have more properties in your portfolio or have less of them but of a higher, more expensive quality?  Next we have Tom from Stanford who has a rather interesting question.  He says that just south of him is Peterborough where there are some cheap properties, although they are situated in less than prime areas. He’s noticed that the local council are advertising to take on private properties for a fixed 3-5 year income.  So Tom is now wondering if this is a viable option to gain a guaranteed income for at least three years and a long-term tenant? Do Rob & Rob think this would be a good strategy to sub-let to the council? Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK243: Should I go for quantity over quality? PLUS: Is renting to councils a good idea? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back again to answer more of your questions. First up we have a question from Lauren. She’s a 23 year old graduate who is looking to get into property investment for the first time. At the moment Lauren is fully educating herself before she gets stuck in - good shout, Lauren! Her aim is to achieve capital growth as the market recovers from the coronavirus, with the aim of her and her brother affording deposits for their first personal houses in seven years time. Lauren currently has £126,000 and location-wise she’s looking at Birmingham for the capital growth prospects. So now she has two questions that she needs a bit of guidance on.  Should she purchase two more expensive properties with around a £50,000 deposit each, or should she choose quantity over quality and go for cheaper properties? She’d also like to know if she should buy these properties in one place or spread them out across the country? So, is it better to have more properties in your portfolio or have less of them but of a higher, more expensive quality?  Next we have Tom from Stanford who has a rather interesting question.  He says that just south of him is Peterborough where there are some cheap properties, although they are situated in less than prime areas. He’s noticed that the local council are advertising to take on private properties for a fixed 3-5 year income.  So Tom is now wondering if this is a viable option to gain a guaranteed income for at least three years and a long-term tenant? Do Rob & Rob think this would be a good strategy to sub-let to the council? Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back again to answer more of your questions.

First up we have a question from Lauren. She’s a 23 year old graduate who is looking to get into property investment for the first time. At the moment Lauren is fully educating herself before she gets stuck in - good shout, Lauren!

Her aim is to achieve capital growth as the market recovers from the coronavirus, with the aim of her and her brother affording deposits for their first personal houses in seven years time.

Lauren currently has £126,000 and location-wise she’s looking at Birmingham for the capital growth prospects. So now she has two questions that she needs a bit of guidance on. 

Should she purchase two more expensive properties with around a £50,000 deposit each, or should she choose quantity over quality and go for cheaper properties? She’d also like to know if she should buy these properties in one place or spread them out across the country?

So, is it better to have more properties in your portfolio or have less of them but of a higher, more expensive quality? 

Next we have Tom from Stanford who has a rather interesting question. 

He says that just south of him is Peterborough where there are some cheap properties, although they are situated in less than prime areas. He’s noticed that the local council are advertising to take on private properties for a fixed 3-5 year income. 

So Tom is now wondering if this is a viable option to gain a guaranteed income for at least three years and a long-term tenant?

Do Rob & Rob think this would be a good strategy to sub-let to the council? Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 417 TPP381: Serviced Accommodation and COVID-19 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp381-serviced-accommodation-and-covid-19 This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are joined by special guest, Chris Ryder, who is a serviced accommodation expert.  Serviced accommodation has been an ever-developing strategy for a number of property investors over the years and it’s becoming increasingly popular.  But a twist of events this year (we’re talking about you, coronavirus!) has seen investors struggle to get tenants through the door of their serviced accommodation. Some unlucky investors are looking at at least 3 months of no rental income up to now! So today we have serviced accommodation expert, Chris Ryder, dropping the truth bombs on what’s happening in the (slightly battered) sector at the minute.  If you were to believe the media, you’d have seen many investors pivoting away from short term lets towards long-term during the pandemic, in a bid to avoid lengthy void periods. But interestingly, Chris hasn’t had to do that. It’s actually quite amazing how quickly he adapted his business model to make the best out of a bad situation. If you’re thinking of going down the serviced accommodation route, you’ll certainly want to listen to this episode first and note down all the tips Chris has to offer.   For our news story this week we’re sharing the latest HomeTrack report. We know our listeners enjoy hearing the latest updates on where’s performing well and where isn’t. We know you’re also all dying to know if The Robs were right about their predictions at the start of the year. It’s interesting to look at the data from the last three months. According to the report, house price growth is up 2.4% compared to last year - which has climbed even higher over the last month. Incredible for what’s currently going on across the world.   This week’s Hub Extra is something that Rob B has been using against his son to beat him at chess! It’s a website called chess.com and it’s a great tool for improving your logic and your chess skills.  There’s lessons on there if you’re a complete beginner and want to learn how to play and there’s sections where you can work on your strategy. Then you can play a game against a random person that the system matches you to based on your ability and put it all to the test.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP381: Serviced Accommodation and COVID-19 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are joined by special guest, Chris Ryder, who is a serviced accommodation expert.  Serviced accommodation has been an ever-developing strategy for a number of property investors over the years and it’s becoming increasingly popular.  But a twist of events this year (we’re talking about you, coronavirus!) has seen investors struggle to get tenants through the door of their serviced accommodation. Some unlucky investors are looking at at least 3 months of no rental income up to now! So today we have serviced accommodation expert, Chris Ryder, dropping the truth bombs on what’s happening in the (slightly battered) sector at the minute.  If you were to believe the media, you’d have seen many investors pivoting away from short term lets towards long-term during the pandemic, in a bid to avoid lengthy void periods. But interestingly, Chris hasn’t had to do that. It’s actually quite amazing how quickly he adapted his business model to make the best out of a bad situation. If you’re thinking of going down the serviced accommodation route, you’ll certainly want to listen to this episode first and note down all the tips Chris has to offer.   For our news story this week we’re sharing the latest HomeTrack report. We know our listeners enjoy hearing the latest updates on where’s performing well and where isn’t. We know you’re also all dying to know if The Robs were right about their predictions at the start of the year. It’s interesting to look at the data from the last three months. According to the report, house price growth is up 2.4% compared to last year - which has climbed even higher over the last month. Incredible for what’s currently going on across the world.   This week’s Hub Extra is something that Rob B has been using against his son to beat him at chess! It’s a website called chess.com and it’s a great tool for improving your logic and your chess skills.  There’s lessons on there if you’re a complete beginner and want to learn how to play and there’s sections where you can work on your strategy. Then you can play a game against a random person that the system matches you to based on your ability and put it all to the test.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are joined by special guest, Chris Ryder, who is a serviced accommodation expert. 

Serviced accommodation has been an ever-developing strategy for a number of property investors over the years and it’s becoming increasingly popular. 

But a twist of events this year (we’re talking about you, coronavirus!) has seen investors struggle to get tenants through the door of their serviced accommodation. Some unlucky investors are looking at at least 3 months of no rental income up to now!

So today we have serviced accommodation expert, Chris Ryder, dropping the truth bombs on what’s happening in the (slightly battered) sector at the minute. 

If you were to believe the media, you’d have seen many investors pivoting away from short term lets towards long-term during the pandemic, in a bid to avoid lengthy void periods. But interestingly, Chris hasn’t had to do that. It’s actually quite amazing how quickly he adapted his business model to make the best out of a bad situation.

If you’re thinking of going down the serviced accommodation route, you’ll certainly want to listen to this episode first and note down all the tips Chris has to offer.

 

For our news story this week we’re sharing the latest HomeTrack report. We know our listeners enjoy hearing the latest updates on where’s performing well and where isn’t. We know you’re also all dying to know if The Robs were right about their predictions at the start of the year.

It’s interesting to look at the data from the last three months. According to the report, house price growth is up 2.4% compared to last year - which has climbed even higher over the last month. Incredible for what’s currently going on across the world.

 

This week’s Hub Extra is something that Rob B has been using against his son to beat him at chess! It’s a website called chess.com and it’s a great tool for improving your logic and your chess skills. 

There’s lessons on there if you’re a complete beginner and want to learn how to play and there’s sections where you can work on your strategy. Then you can play a game against a random person that the system matches you to based on your ability and put it all to the test.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1981 ASK242: ​I’m ready to invest – should I go ahead now? PLUS: Is now a good time to invest in the stock market? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask242-i-m-ready-to-invest-should-i-go-ahead-now-p This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two more great questions and also taking a look into the current investing habits of Warren Buffet. Our first caller this week is Matthew, he has £100,000 saved up in the bank and he’s wanting to get into property.  He’s looking for a property to buy for around £250,000 (hopefully less), and he’d like to buy one that he can live in and let out.  So he’s wondering if The Robs think now is a good time to buy a personal house, or should he hold off for a bit?  Next up we’ve got Jay who’s got a question about the stock market.  He’s been keeping an eye on it and has seen some slow incremental rises in the stock markets as a whole.  So rather than questioning if he should be investing in property, Jay wants to know if Rob & Rob think he should invest in the stock market or is there potential for them to drop again in the next few weeks? The Robs love discussing the stock market, even more so at the minute when many other people are interested in it. But do they think Jay should be investing now or should he hold off? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).                        Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK242: ​I’m ready to invest – should I go ahead now? PLUS: Is now a good time to invest in the stock market? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two more great questions and also taking a look into the current investing habits of Warren Buffet. Our first caller this week is Matthew, he has £100,000 saved up in the bank and he’s wanting to get into property.  He’s looking for a property to buy for around £250,000 (hopefully less), and he’d like to buy one that he can live in and let out.  So he’s wondering if The Robs think now is a good time to buy a personal house, or should he hold off for a bit?  Next up we’ve got Jay who’s got a question about the stock market.  He’s been keeping an eye on it and has seen some slow incremental rises in the stock markets as a whole.  So rather than questioning if he should be investing in property, Jay wants to know if Rob & Rob think he should invest in the stock market or is there potential for them to drop again in the next few weeks? The Robs love discussing the stock market, even more so at the minute when many other people are interested in it. But do they think Jay should be investing now or should he hold off? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).                        Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two more great questions and also taking a look into the current investing habits of Warren Buffet.

Our first caller this week is Matthew, he has £100,000 saved up in the bank and he’s wanting to get into property. 

He’s looking for a property to buy for around £250,000 (hopefully less), and he’d like to buy one that he can live in and let out. 

So he’s wondering if The Robs think now is a good time to buy a personal house, or should he hold off for a bit? 

Next up we’ve got Jay who’s got a question about the stock market. 

He’s been keeping an eye on it and has seen some slow incremental rises in the stock markets as a whole. 

So rather than questioning if he should be investing in property, Jay wants to know if Rob & Rob think he should invest in the stock market or is there potential for them to drop again in the next few weeks?

The Robs love discussing the stock market, even more so at the minute when many other people are interested in it. But do they think Jay should be investing now or should he hold off?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).                       

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 520 TPP380: Inflation v Deflation - Part 2 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp379-inflation-v-deflation-part-2 It’s the second episode in our two-part series on the important topic of inflation and deflation. Last week in the first episode Rob & Rob looked at how inflation and deflation impacts you as an investor. So this week they’re going to look at those impacts and see what it means for the future.  It’s another episode where Rob & Rob are being bold, so hold onto your hats for this one. And it turns out, at the time of recording these episodes, The Robs were also predicting the future.  They talk about quantitative easing and said they wouldn’t be surprised if the Bank of England would pump more money into the economy. And low and behold, a recent news story appears ‘Coronavirus: Bank pumps £100bn into UK economy to aid recovery’.  Even before this announcement, the amount of money that has already been pumped into the economy this year alone is more than the financial crash back in 2008! Which means the information from this episode has just become even more important than ever! Last week The Robs demonstrated why inflation is good for investors and how deflation could be damaging. So there’s one question we now need to ask: Are we currently heading towards a period of inflation or deflation? Tune into this jam packed episode to find out.   This week we’ve got a couple of news stories for you, the first coming from The Times and the headline reads ‘tougher times for buy-to-let landlords’. The article is stating that Barclays have said they’re going to stop giving mortgages to landlords who buy through limited companies, which seems crazy since all other big lenders seem to be getting back on track with mortgages.  But that wasn’t the most shocking news to Rob B - he didn’t even realise that Barclays did buy-to-let mortgages, but that’s probably down to the fact that they only offer 65% LTV on an interest only basis. So this probably won’t have too big of an impact on investors.  The second news story is ‘court of appeal sides with landlords in landmark case ruling’ and it’s in line with Section 21, when you want to end a tenancy without your tenants having done anything wrong.  In previous times, to evict a tenant you had to provide them with a gas safety certificate before they moved in. If you didn’t you could never use Section 21. Now, things have changed - find out why by listening to today’s episode.    For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a few resources that Rob & Rob used to help them put together these episodes, and they’re likely to help you in your understanding of everything that’s been covered over the past two weeks.  So, we have:  A lengthy article that isn’t as daunting as it looks A podcast on inflation and deflation Another podcast A YouTube video from the Bank of England on quantitative easing Hopefully these will help you in your continued learning.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP380: Inflation v Deflation - Part 2 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the second episode in our two-part series on the important topic of inflation and deflation. Last week in the first episode Rob & Rob looked at how inflation and deflation impacts you as an investor. So this week they’re going to look at those impacts and see what it means for the future.  It’s another episode where Rob & Rob are being bold, so hold onto your hats for this one. And it turns out, at the time of recording these episodes, The Robs were also predicting the future.  They talk about quantitative easing and said they wouldn’t be surprised if the Bank of England would pump more money into the economy. And low and behold, a recent news story appears ‘Coronavirus: Bank pumps £100bn into UK economy to aid recovery’.  Even before this announcement, the amount of money that has already been pumped into the economy this year alone is more than the financial crash back in 2008! Which means the information from this episode has just become even more important than ever! Last week The Robs demonstrated why inflation is good for investors and how deflation could be damaging. So there’s one question we now need to ask: Are we currently heading towards a period of inflation or deflation? Tune into this jam packed episode to find out.   This week we’ve got a couple of news stories for you, the first coming from The Times and the headline reads ‘tougher times for buy-to-let landlords’. The article is stating that Barclays have said they’re going to stop giving mortgages to landlords who buy through limited companies, which seems crazy since all other big lenders seem to be getting back on track with mortgages.  But that wasn’t the most shocking news to Rob B - he didn’t even realise that Barclays did buy-to-let mortgages, but that’s probably down to the fact that they only offer 65% LTV on an interest only basis. So this probably won’t have too big of an impact on investors.  The second news story is ‘court of appeal sides with landlords in landmark case ruling’ and it’s in line with Section 21, when you want to end a tenancy without your tenants having done anything wrong.  In previous times, to evict a tenant you had to provide them with a gas safety certificate before they moved in. If you didn’t you could never use Section 21. Now, things have changed - find out why by listening to today’s episode.    For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a few resources that Rob & Rob used to help them put together these episodes, and they’re likely to help you in your understanding of everything that’s been covered over the past two weeks.  So, we have:  A lengthy article that isn’t as daunting as it looks A podcast on inflation and deflation Another podcast A YouTube video from the Bank of England on quantitative easing Hopefully these will help you in your continued learning.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the second episode in our two-part series on the important topic of inflation and deflation.

Last week in the first episode Rob & Rob looked at how inflation and deflation impacts you as an investor. So this week they’re going to look at those impacts and see what it means for the future. 

It’s another episode where Rob & Rob are being bold, so hold onto your hats for this one. And it turns out, at the time of recording these episodes, The Robs were also predicting the future. 

They talk about quantitative easing and said they wouldn’t be surprised if the Bank of England would pump more money into the economy. And low and behold, a recent news story appears ‘Coronavirus: Bank pumps £100bn into UK economy to aid recovery’. 

Even before this announcement, the amount of money that has already been pumped into the economy this year alone is more than the financial crash back in 2008!

Which means the information from this episode has just become even more important than ever!

Last week The Robs demonstrated why inflation is good for investors and how deflation could be damaging. So there’s one question we now need to ask:

Are we currently heading towards a period of inflation or deflation?

Tune into this jam packed episode to find out.

 

This week we’ve got a couple of news stories for you, the first coming from The Times and the headline reads ‘tougher times for buy-to-let landlords’. The article is stating that Barclays have said they’re going to stop giving mortgages to landlords who buy through limited companies, which seems crazy since all other big lenders seem to be getting back on track with mortgages. 

But that wasn’t the most shocking news to Rob B - he didn’t even realise that Barclays did buy-to-let mortgages, but that’s probably down to the fact that they only offer 65% LTV on an interest only basis. So this probably won’t have too big of an impact on investors. 

The second news story is ‘court of appeal sides with landlords in landmark case ruling’ and it’s in line with Section 21, when you want to end a tenancy without your tenants having done anything wrong. 

In previous times, to evict a tenant you had to provide them with a gas safety certificate before they moved in. If you didn’t you could never use Section 21. Now, things have changed - find out why by listening to today’s episode. 

 

For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a few resources that Rob & Rob used to help them put together these episodes, and they’re likely to help you in your understanding of everything that’s been covered over the past two weeks. 

So, we have: 

  • A lengthy article that isn’t as daunting as it looks
  • A podcast on inflation and deflation
  • Another podcast
  • A YouTube video from the Bank of England on quantitative easing

Hopefully these will help you in your continued learning.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1170 ASK241: ​Should I sell my property at a loss? PLUS: Should I be worried about the service charge? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask241-should-i-sell-my-property-at-a-loss-plus-sh Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob.  First up this week is Jonathan who recently got married (congratulations!).  His wife had purchased a property a few years ago but unfortunately it’s now worth 10% less than what she bought it for.  But she does have 50% equity tied up in it. So here’s the big question: Should they sell the property at a 10% loss and purchase their ideal property, or do they release some of the equity and then rent it out?  Which is going to be the more profitable option for Jonathan and his wife?  Our second caller is Serena. She has £100,000 to invest and knows that a vanilla buy-to-let is probably the best strategy for her. She doesn’t want to commit a lot of time and her goal is to have a decent income stream so she’s got pretty much everything sorted.  But what she isn’t sure on is the location and the type of property she should be investing in.  At the minute Serena is wondering if she should buy one, or a couple of new build flats in either Leeds or Manchester city centre - if she can stretch that far. But she’s concerned the service charge is going to be astronomical on these kinds of properties.  So, should Jonathan sell or keep his property and does Serena need to be worried about service charge?  Tune in to find out what advice The Robs have for them.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK241: ​Should I sell my property at a loss? PLUS: Should I be worried about the service charge? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob.  First up this week is Jonathan who recently got married (congratulations!).  His wife had purchased a property a few years ago but unfortunately it’s now worth 10% less than what she bought it for.  But she does have 50% equity tied up in it. So here’s the big question: Should they sell the property at a 10% loss and purchase their ideal property, or do they release some of the equity and then rent it out?  Which is going to be the more profitable option for Jonathan and his wife?  Our second caller is Serena. She has £100,000 to invest and knows that a vanilla buy-to-let is probably the best strategy for her. She doesn’t want to commit a lot of time and her goal is to have a decent income stream so she’s got pretty much everything sorted.  But what she isn’t sure on is the location and the type of property she should be investing in.  At the minute Serena is wondering if she should buy one, or a couple of new build flats in either Leeds or Manchester city centre - if she can stretch that far. But she’s concerned the service charge is going to be astronomical on these kinds of properties.  So, should Jonathan sell or keep his property and does Serena need to be worried about service charge?  Tune in to find out what advice The Robs have for them.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob. 

First up this week is Jonathan who recently got married (congratulations!).  His wife had purchased a property a few years ago but unfortunately it’s now worth 10% less than what she bought it for. 

But she does have 50% equity tied up in it. So here’s the big question:

Should they sell the property at a 10% loss and purchase their ideal property, or do they release some of the equity and then rent it out? 

Which is going to be the more profitable option for Jonathan and his wife? 

Our second caller is Serena. She has £100,000 to invest and knows that a vanilla buy-to-let is probably the best strategy for her.

She doesn’t want to commit a lot of time and her goal is to have a decent income stream so she’s got pretty much everything sorted. 

But what she isn’t sure on is the location and the type of property she should be investing in. 

At the minute Serena is wondering if she should buy one, or a couple of new build flats in either Leeds or Manchester city centre - if she can stretch that far. But she’s concerned the service charge is going to be astronomical on these kinds of properties. 

So, should Jonathan sell or keep his property and does Serena need to be worried about service charge? 

Tune in to find out what advice The Robs have for them.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 622 TPP379: Inflation v Deflation - PT 1 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp379-inflation-v-deflation-pt-1 This week on The Property Podcast, it’s the first of a two part special on the important topics of inflation and deflation. These are two things that every property investor should know and understand. Why?  Because they’ll both impact you massively.  Most people don’t understand the basics - and that’s what Rob & Rob are fixing right now with today’s episode.  Are we heading into a period of inflation or deflation? That’s a question that you should be asking yourself at the minute.  First, you need to go back to basics and understand exactly what inflation and deflation are. So in this week’s episode you can expect to learn: What is inflation? Why investors like it Why do we need inflation? How inflation works What causes deflation? The difference between good and bad deflation If you’d like to learn more about inflation, you can go back and listen to this podcast episode and you can take this course over on the Property Hub University. Be sure to tune in next week as The Robs are going to be taking a look at the last 10 years since the financial crash, what’s happened since then, what’s likely to happen in the future, and what that'll mean for you.  You’re not going to want to miss it.    In the news this week, we’ve got some interesting data from Hometrack. Their usual report focuses on the main 20 cities across the country, but once or twice a year they take a look at all 65 cities they gather data on. It’s a PDF document so while it’s difficult to share, Rob & Rob delve into the findings on today’s episode.  One interesting finding was that areas in the south (that had previously performed strongly) are starting to struggle; like Milton Keynes, Southampton, Luton and Reading. Rob D is putting it down to a reverse ripple effect from London. The biggest surprise was the town that’s seen the biggest growth in the last 12 months which was Rochdale, growing by 4.8% - phenomenal! Other areas performing well are Birkenhead, just outside of Liverpool, Bolton and Mansfield. Some areas you might not have considered before.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP379: Inflation v Deflation - PT 1 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, it’s the first of a two part special on the important topics of inflation and deflation. These are two things that every property investor should know and understand. Why?  Because they’ll both impact you massively.  Most people don’t understand the basics - and that’s what Rob & Rob are fixing right now with today’s episode.  Are we heading into a period of inflation or deflation? That’s a question that you should be asking yourself at the minute.  First, you need to go back to basics and understand exactly what inflation and deflation are. So in this week’s episode you can expect to learn: What is inflation? Why investors like it Why do we need inflation? How inflation works What causes deflation? The difference between good and bad deflation If you’d like to learn more about inflation, you can go back and listen to this podcast episode and you can take this course over on the Property Hub University. Be sure to tune in next week as The Robs are going to be taking a look at the last 10 years since the financial crash, what’s happened since then, what’s likely to happen in the future, and what that'll mean for you.  You’re not going to want to miss it.    In the news this week, we’ve got some interesting data from Hometrack. Their usual report focuses on the main 20 cities across the country, but once or twice a year they take a look at all 65 cities they gather data on. It’s a PDF document so while it’s difficult to share, Rob & Rob delve into the findings on today’s episode.  One interesting finding was that areas in the south (that had previously performed strongly) are starting to struggle; like Milton Keynes, Southampton, Luton and Reading. Rob D is putting it down to a reverse ripple effect from London. The biggest surprise was the town that’s seen the biggest growth in the last 12 months which was Rochdale, growing by 4.8% - phenomenal! Other areas performing well are Birkenhead, just outside of Liverpool, Bolton and Mansfield. Some areas you might not have considered before.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, it’s the first of a two part special on the important topics of inflation and deflation. These are two things that every property investor should know and understand.

Why? 

Because they’ll both impact you massively. 

Most people don’t understand the basics - and that’s what Rob & Rob are fixing right now with today’s episode. 

Are we heading into a period of inflation or deflation? That’s a question that you should be asking yourself at the minute. 

First, you need to go back to basics and understand exactly what inflation and deflation are. So in this week’s episode you can expect to learn:

  • What is inflation?
  • Why investors like it
  • Why do we need inflation?
  • How inflation works
  • What causes deflation?
  • The difference between good and bad deflation

If you’d like to learn more about inflation, you can go back and listen to this podcast episode and you can take this course over on the Property Hub University.

Be sure to tune in next week as The Robs are going to be taking a look at the last 10 years since the financial crash, what’s happened since then, what’s likely to happen in the future, and what that'll mean for you. 

You’re not going to want to miss it. 

 

In the news this week, we’ve got some interesting data from Hometrack. Their usual report focuses on the main 20 cities across the country, but once or twice a year they take a look at all 65 cities they gather data on. It’s a PDF document so while it’s difficult to share, Rob & Rob delve into the findings on today’s episode. 

One interesting finding was that areas in the south (that had previously performed strongly) are starting to struggle; like Milton Keynes, Southampton, Luton and Reading. Rob D is putting it down to a reverse ripple effect from London.

The biggest surprise was the town that’s seen the biggest growth in the last 12 months which was Rochdale, growing by 4.8% - phenomenal! Other areas performing well are Birkenhead, just outside of Liverpool, Bolton and Mansfield. Some areas you might not have considered before. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1422 ASK240: What’s the best way to avoid inheritance tax? PLUS: What’s the secret to a strong partnership? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask240-what-s-the-best-way-to-avoid-inheritance-ta Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob.  First up we’ve got Jess who’s got a question about inheritance tax. Her parents have around £200,000 tied up in their home with no mortgage, and she’s been trying to figure out a way to make sure funds/assets are protected should the inevitable happen. They want to avoid the pitfalls of the dreaded inheritance tax! Is property the right way to go? Are there any resources Jess should be aware of? Of course, Rob & Rob aren’t accountants or tax advisers however, Rob D had some insights to share which Jess should find comforting. Only 4% of people who died last year paid inheritance tax - so should Jess be worrying? And what can Jess’ parents do now to minimise any issues Jess might face further down the line? Listen to find out.  Our second question is from Stuart who wants to talk about The Robs’ business relationship. He wants to know how Rob & Rob met and how they decided to go into partnership all those years ago.  Tune in to find out how another podcast (we know!) brought them both together and how their ‘founders quiz’ cemented their partnership.  Rob D also has some tips on getting to know your partner slowly rather than marrying them at first sight!  Have a listen and let us know what you thought of today’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK240: What’s the best way to avoid inheritance tax? PLUS: What’s the secret to a strong partnership? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob.  First up we’ve got Jess who’s got a question about inheritance tax. Her parents have around £200,000 tied up in their home with no mortgage, and she’s been trying to figure out a way to make sure funds/assets are protected should the inevitable happen. They want to avoid the pitfalls of the dreaded inheritance tax! Is property the right way to go? Are there any resources Jess should be aware of? Of course, Rob & Rob aren’t accountants or tax advisers however, Rob D had some insights to share which Jess should find comforting. Only 4% of people who died last year paid inheritance tax - so should Jess be worrying? And what can Jess’ parents do now to minimise any issues Jess might face further down the line? Listen to find out.  Our second question is from Stuart who wants to talk about The Robs’ business relationship. He wants to know how Rob & Rob met and how they decided to go into partnership all those years ago.  Tune in to find out how another podcast (we know!) brought them both together and how their ‘founders quiz’ cemented their partnership.  Rob D also has some tips on getting to know your partner slowly rather than marrying them at first sight!  Have a listen and let us know what you thought of today’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob. 

First up we’ve got Jess who’s got a question about inheritance tax. Her parents have around £200,000 tied up in their home with no mortgage, and she’s been trying to figure out a way to make sure funds/assets are protected should the inevitable happen. They want to avoid the pitfalls of the dreaded inheritance tax!

Is property the right way to go? Are there any resources Jess should be aware of?

Of course, Rob & Rob aren’t accountants or tax advisers however, Rob D had some insights to share which Jess should find comforting. Only 4% of people who died last year paid inheritance tax - so should Jess be worrying?

And what can Jess’ parents do now to minimise any issues Jess might face further down the line?

Listen to find out. 

Our second question is from Stuart who wants to talk about The Robs’ business relationship. He wants to know how Rob & Rob met and how they decided to go into partnership all those years ago. 

Tune in to find out how another podcast (we know!) brought them both together and how their ‘founders quiz’ cemented their partnership. 

Rob D also has some tips on getting to know your partner slowly rather than marrying them at first sight! 

Have a listen and let us know what you thought of today’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 566 TPP378: Rob D just bought a property in the middle of a pandemic. What is it, and why now? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp378-rob-d-just-bought-a-property-in-the-middle This week on The Property Podcast, Rob B wants to know why Rob D decided to invest in property… in the middle of a world-wide pandemic!  Some of our most popular podcast episodes are the ones where Rob & Rob delve into their personal investment strategies, so when Rob D unveiled his latest property purchase, we had to capture this for the podcast.  So, what type of property did Rob D invest in, and where was it? We’ll give you a clue: we recently launched a Property Hub Invest deal in Nottingham and as this was Rob D’s old stomping ground… he might have just bagged one for himself! The deal was so good, it was gone in less than 60 seconds!  We know you love a good honest chat with The Robs, and you won’t get more personal than this one.  Tune in to listen, and find out why this deal was too good for Rob D to turn down….even during a pandemic!   This week’s news story comes from Landlord Today and the headline is, ‘renters will feel more secure following extension of the tenant eviction ban’. The eviction ban was something that came into place at the beginning of Covid-19 to protect tenants. It was due to end on the 25th June but it’s now been extended for a few more months. It’s a tough situation, most landlords are fine with it and can understand the reasoning behind it, but others are struggling with tenants who are causing all kinds of issues, and there’s nothing they can do about it. Hopefully it will come to an end on the new proposed date of 23rd August.   For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a quote from Warren Buffett. His most popular quote is ‘be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful’. But another one of our favourites is ‘only buy something that you’d be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for 10 years’. It’s the perfect quote for this episode and one that we think most investors should live by.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP378: Rob D just bought a property in the middle of a pandemic. What is it, and why now? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob B wants to know why Rob D decided to invest in property… in the middle of a world-wide pandemic!  Some of our most popular podcast episodes are the ones where Rob & Rob delve into their personal investment strategies, so when Rob D unveiled his latest property purchase, we had to capture this for the podcast.  So, what type of property did Rob D invest in, and where was it? We’ll give you a clue: we recently launched a Property Hub Invest deal in Nottingham and as this was Rob D’s old stomping ground… he might have just bagged one for himself! The deal was so good, it was gone in less than 60 seconds!  We know you love a good honest chat with The Robs, and you won’t get more personal than this one.  Tune in to listen, and find out why this deal was too good for Rob D to turn down….even during a pandemic!   This week’s news story comes from Landlord Today and the headline is, ‘renters will feel more secure following extension of the tenant eviction ban’. The eviction ban was something that came into place at the beginning of Covid-19 to protect tenants. It was due to end on the 25th June but it’s now been extended for a few more months. It’s a tough situation, most landlords are fine with it and can understand the reasoning behind it, but others are struggling with tenants who are causing all kinds of issues, and there’s nothing they can do about it. Hopefully it will come to an end on the new proposed date of 23rd August.   For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a quote from Warren Buffett. His most popular quote is ‘be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful’. But another one of our favourites is ‘only buy something that you’d be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for 10 years’. It’s the perfect quote for this episode and one that we think most investors should live by.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob B wants to know why Rob D decided to invest in property… in the middle of a world-wide pandemic! 

Some of our most popular podcast episodes are the ones where Rob & Rob delve into their personal investment strategies, so when Rob D unveiled his latest property purchase, we had to capture this for the podcast. 

So, what type of property did Rob D invest in, and where was it?

We’ll give you a clue: we recently launched a Property Hub Invest deal in Nottingham and as this was Rob D’s old stomping ground… he might have just bagged one for himself!

The deal was so good, it was gone in less than 60 seconds! 

We know you love a good honest chat with The Robs, and you won’t get more personal than this one. 

Tune in to listen, and find out why this deal was too good for Rob D to turn down….even during a pandemic!

 

This week’s news story comes from Landlord Today and the headline is, ‘renters will feel more secure following extension of the tenant eviction ban’. The eviction ban was something that came into place at the beginning of Covid-19 to protect tenants. It was due to end on the 25th June but it’s now been extended for a few more months.

It’s a tough situation, most landlords are fine with it and can understand the reasoning behind it, but others are struggling with tenants who are causing all kinds of issues, and there’s nothing they can do about it. Hopefully it will come to an end on the new proposed date of 23rd August.

 

For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a quote from Warren Buffett. His most popular quote is ‘be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful’.

But another one of our favourites is ‘only buy something that you’d be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for 10 years’. It’s the perfect quote for this episode and one that we think most investors should live by. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1561 ASK239: Should my first purchase be my own home? PLUS: What's wrong with Leicester? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask239-should-my-first-purchase-be-my-own-home-plu We’ve got two great questions for you on Ask Rob & Rob this week.  Our first caller is a first time buyer. He wants to know whether he should buy his first home to live in or invest in a buy-to-let property. He also wants to know if there would be any ramifications if he purchased a buy-to-let property before his own residential home.  Rob D takes the lead on this one as the answer will purely depend on personal situation. The Robs always tell investors to take the emotion out of property when investing, but is Rob D going against his own advice here? Our second question is from Jess who wants to know what’s wrong with Leicester. She thinks prices don’t do very well here and wants to know why there’s never any growth.  Rob B has a look and finds that Leicester prices are actually up 47% over the last decade - it’s outperformed the likes of Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham. Yes it’s average performance - but he delves into why in today’s Ask Rob & Rob.  Does this highlight the need for us to understand market performance rather than just analyse house prices? We think so! Have a listen and let us know what you thought of today’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK239: Should my first purchase be my own home? PLUS: What's wrong with Leicester? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve got two great questions for you on Ask Rob & Rob this week.  Our first caller is a first time buyer. He wants to know whether he should buy his first home to live in or invest in a buy-to-let property. He also wants to know if there would be any ramifications if he purchased a buy-to-let property before his own residential home.  Rob D takes the lead on this one as the answer will purely depend on personal situation. The Robs always tell investors to take the emotion out of property when investing, but is Rob D going against his own advice here? Our second question is from Jess who wants to know what’s wrong with Leicester. She thinks prices don’t do very well here and wants to know why there’s never any growth.  Rob B has a look and finds that Leicester prices are actually up 47% over the last decade - it’s outperformed the likes of Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham. Yes it’s average performance - but he delves into why in today’s Ask Rob & Rob.  Does this highlight the need for us to understand market performance rather than just analyse house prices? We think so! Have a listen and let us know what you thought of today’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve got two great questions for you on Ask Rob & Rob this week. 

Our first caller is a first time buyer. He wants to know whether he should buy his first home to live in or invest in a buy-to-let property. He also wants to know if there would be any ramifications if he purchased a buy-to-let property before his own residential home. 

Rob D takes the lead on this one as the answer will purely depend on personal situation. The Robs always tell investors to take the emotion out of property when investing, but is Rob D going against his own advice here?

Our second question is from Jess who wants to know what’s wrong with Leicester. She thinks prices don’t do very well here and wants to know why there’s never any growth. 

Rob B has a look and finds that Leicester prices are actually up 47% over the last decade - it’s outperformed the likes of Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham. Yes it’s average performance - but he delves into why in today’s Ask Rob & Rob. 

Does this highlight the need for us to understand market performance rather than just analyse house prices? We think so!

Have a listen and let us know what you thought of today’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 427 Market update: 05 June 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-05-june-2020 It’s the last market update this week! To round off the past 10 weeks or so, Rob & Rob are having a moment of reflection.  They’re taking a look at what topics they’ve discussed during the market updates and are sharing the lessons they’ve learnt from the coronavirus situation that you can also learn a few things from.  The Robs are also discussing a report from Rightmove that has seen a spike in the number of people looking for rental accommodation. This is due to people changing jobs and moving locations, but also personal circumstances changing.  But is it just another headline, or is there actually some truth behind it? Tune in to find out. Enjoy!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:50:20 -0000 Market update: 05 June 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the last market update this week! To round off the past 10 weeks or so, Rob & Rob are having a moment of reflection.  They’re taking a look at what topics they’ve discussed during the market updates and are sharing the lessons they’ve learnt from the coronavirus situation that you can also learn a few things from.  The Robs are also discussing a report from Rightmove that has seen a spike in the number of people looking for rental accommodation. This is due to people changing jobs and moving locations, but also personal circumstances changing.  But is it just another headline, or is there actually some truth behind it? Tune in to find out. Enjoy!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the last market update this week! To round off the past 10 weeks or so, Rob & Rob are having a moment of reflection. 

They’re taking a look at what topics they’ve discussed during the market updates and are sharing the lessons they’ve learnt from the coronavirus situation that you can also learn a few things from. 

The Robs are also discussing a report from Rightmove that has seen a spike in the number of people looking for rental accommodation. This is due to people changing jobs and moving locations, but also personal circumstances changing. 

But is it just another headline, or is there actually some truth behind it?

Tune in to find out.

Enjoy!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1145 TPP377: 5 deals we've already turned down this year https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp377-5-deals-weve-already-turned-down-this-year This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving you lessons to determine whether you should be sticking with a deal or walking away from it. So, how are they going to do that? Well, they’re going to give you insight to five deals they’ve turned down already this year.  Most property investment deals Rob & Rob look at always look great on the surface (and are potentially ones we’d put forward to our Property Hub Invest clients). But after doing thorough due diligence, they discover issues. Issues that completely block the deal and they end up walking away. The Robs have touched on the many reasons why they’d walk away from a deal in the past, which you can listen to here. But today they’re giving you real examples of why they’ve turned down these deals so far in 2020.     We’ve also got a super positive news story for you this week. ‘Virgin Money relaunches BTL deals up to 80% LTV’ which is amazing to see right now, because not only are Virgin Money confident in bringing their products back to the market, they’re now allowing 80% mortgage products for investors, which is usually unheard of. It just goes to show that Virgin Money is positive about the property market and the way it’s moving forward.    And this week’s Hub Extra is a resource that can help you and your business no matter whether you work from home or in an office. It’s an app called Krisp and it’s a piece of software that detects and silences any background noise.  It’s great if you work in a noisy office or if you work remotely and are working from a busy cafe. Or even if you work from home and you’ve got a builder in, all that noise will be cancelled out and no one will know otherwise.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP377: 5 deals we've already turned down this year full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving you lessons to determine whether you should be sticking with a deal or walking away from it. So, how are they going to do that? Well, they’re going to give you insight to five deals they’ve turned down already this year.  Most property investment deals Rob & Rob look at always look great on the surface (and are potentially ones we’d put forward to our Property Hub Invest clients). But after doing thorough due diligence, they discover issues. Issues that completely block the deal and they end up walking away. The Robs have touched on the many reasons why they’d walk away from a deal in the past, which you can listen to here. But today they’re giving you real examples of why they’ve turned down these deals so far in 2020.     We’ve also got a super positive news story for you this week. ‘Virgin Money relaunches BTL deals up to 80% LTV’ which is amazing to see right now, because not only are Virgin Money confident in bringing their products back to the market, they’re now allowing 80% mortgage products for investors, which is usually unheard of. It just goes to show that Virgin Money is positive about the property market and the way it’s moving forward.    And this week’s Hub Extra is a resource that can help you and your business no matter whether you work from home or in an office. It’s an app called Krisp and it’s a piece of software that detects and silences any background noise.  It’s great if you work in a noisy office or if you work remotely and are working from a busy cafe. Or even if you work from home and you’ve got a builder in, all that noise will be cancelled out and no one will know otherwise.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving you lessons to determine whether you should be sticking with a deal or walking away from it.

So, how are they going to do that? Well, they’re going to give you insight to five deals they’ve turned down already this year. 

Most property investment deals Rob & Rob look at always look great on the surface (and are potentially ones we’d put forward to our Property Hub Invest clients). But after doing thorough due diligence, they discover issues. Issues that completely block the deal and they end up walking away.

The Robs have touched on the many reasons why they’d walk away from a deal in the past, which you can listen to here. But today they’re giving you real examples of why they’ve turned down these deals so far in 2020.  

 

We’ve also got a super positive news story for you this week. ‘Virgin Money relaunches BTL deals up to 80% LTV’ which is amazing to see right now, because not only are Virgin Money confident in bringing their products back to the market, they’re now allowing 80% mortgage products for investors, which is usually unheard of.

It just goes to show that Virgin Money is positive about the property market and the way it’s moving forward. 

 

And this week’s Hub Extra is a resource that can help you and your business no matter whether you work from home or in an office. It’s an app called Krisp and it’s a piece of software that detects and silences any background noise. 

It’s great if you work in a noisy office or if you work remotely and are working from a busy cafe. Or even if you work from home and you’ve got a builder in, all that noise will be cancelled out and no one will know otherwise.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1851 ASK238: Can I use crowdfunding to speed up my investing? PLUS: Will this Rich Dad Poor Dad strategy work in the UK? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask238-can-i-use-crowdfunding-to-speed-up-my-inves This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very specific questions around strategies. Our first caller this week is Jonathan who’s got a very interesting strategy that he’s looking for a bit of advice on.  He’s recently listened to another podcast where they discussed using crowdfunding, or more specifically, angel finance, to acquire the initial cash to invest in property. If Jonathan was to follow this strategy he would be looking to buy properties below market value in cash, renovate them and then take out the cash that they had loaned to pay back the investors and keep the property for himself.  This is certainly a new one and has become a popular question recently. Do Rob & Rob think it’s a viable strategy? The second question comes in from Rashid. He’s recently finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. The author of the book, Robert T. Kiyosaki talks about a certain strategy that he has used to buy real estate in America.  So now Rashid is wanting to know if The Robs think this same strategy will work in the UK? And if you missed it, not too long ago Rob & Rob dedicated a whole episode to Rich Dad Poor Dad, which you can listen to here.  What did they think about this specific strategy? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK238: Can I use crowdfunding to speed up my investing? PLUS: Will this Rich Dad Poor Dad strategy work in the UK? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very specific questions around strategies. Our first caller this week is Jonathan who’s got a very interesting strategy that he’s looking for a bit of advice on.  He’s recently listened to another podcast where they discussed using crowdfunding, or more specifically, angel finance, to acquire the initial cash to invest in property. If Jonathan was to follow this strategy he would be looking to buy properties below market value in cash, renovate them and then take out the cash that they had loaned to pay back the investors and keep the property for himself.  This is certainly a new one and has become a popular question recently. Do Rob & Rob think it’s a viable strategy? The second question comes in from Rashid. He’s recently finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. The author of the book, Robert T. Kiyosaki talks about a certain strategy that he has used to buy real estate in America.  So now Rashid is wanting to know if The Robs think this same strategy will work in the UK? And if you missed it, not too long ago Rob & Rob dedicated a whole episode to Rich Dad Poor Dad, which you can listen to here.  What did they think about this specific strategy? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very specific questions around strategies.

Our first caller this week is Jonathan who’s got a very interesting strategy that he’s looking for a bit of advice on. 

He’s recently listened to another podcast where they discussed using crowdfunding, or more specifically, angel finance, to acquire the initial cash to invest in property.

If Jonathan was to follow this strategy he would be looking to buy properties below market value in cash, renovate them and then take out the cash that they had loaned to pay back the investors and keep the property for himself. 

This is certainly a new one and has become a popular question recently. Do Rob & Rob think it’s a viable strategy?

The second question comes in from Rashid. He’s recently finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad.

The author of the book, Robert T. Kiyosaki talks about a certain strategy that he has used to buy real estate in America. 

So now Rashid is wanting to know if The Robs think this same strategy will work in the UK?

And if you missed it, not too long ago Rob & Rob dedicated a whole episode to Rich Dad Poor Dad, which you can listen to here. 

What did they think about this specific strategy?

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 437 Market update: 29 May 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-29-may-2020 Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  A new sense of normality is starting to kick in for The Robs and their moods are certainly lifting.  They kick start today’s market update by discussing all the positive things that are currently happening and how people seem to be enjoying the smaller things in life.  They’re also discussing property prices now that the market has opened back up. Have they risen? Have they fallen? You’ll just have to listen. Another topic of discussion is something that they touched on a couple of weeks ago and that’s bounceback loans.  Should property investors be applying for bounceback loans? And finally, taxes. Are tax rises going to increase phenomenally? Well, Rob D has a bit of a different view on this one. Tune in to find out. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 29 May 2020 11:43:24 -0000 Market update: 29 May 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  A new sense of normality is starting to kick in for The Robs and their moods are certainly lifting.  They kick start today’s market update by discussing all the positive things that are currently happening and how people seem to be enjoying the smaller things in life.  They’re also discussing property prices now that the market has opened back up. Have they risen? Have they fallen? You’ll just have to listen. Another topic of discussion is something that they touched on a couple of weeks ago and that’s bounceback loans.  Should property investors be applying for bounceback loans? And finally, taxes. Are tax rises going to increase phenomenally? Well, Rob D has a bit of a different view on this one. Tune in to find out. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. 

A new sense of normality is starting to kick in for The Robs and their moods are certainly lifting. 

They kick start today’s market update by discussing all the positive things that are currently happening and how people seem to be enjoying the smaller things in life. 

They’re also discussing property prices now that the market has opened back up. Have they risen? Have they fallen? You’ll just have to listen.

Another topic of discussion is something that they touched on a couple of weeks ago and that’s bounceback loans. 

Should property investors be applying for bounceback loans?

And finally, taxes. Are tax rises going to increase phenomenally? Well, Rob D has a bit of a different view on this one.

Tune in to find out.

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 937 TPP376: Has Coronavirus broken the property cycle? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp376-has-coronavirus-broken-the-property-cycle Last week we brought you boom or bust. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the next hot topic: The 18 year property cycle. The 18 year property cycle is a tool that’s been used by thousands of investors to make more informed property purchases. But has it all gone to pot thanks to the Coronavirus? That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode. And if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, you should listen to that first.  Again, we’ve been getting inundated with questions on the 18 year property cycle with people asking, ‘where are we in the cycle’? ‘is the cycle broken’? ‘are we going to enter another mid cycle wobble’?  Well, the good thing is Rob & Rob are about to clear all that up.    In the news this week, ‘UK mortgage payment holiday extended by three months’. At the start of lockdown was when the government announced mortgage holidays for those who had been put out of work due to the pandemic. The scheme offered a bit of a lifeline to those who needed it and initially it was for three months, due to run out in June.  However it now seems that the government were a little optimistic about how fast they could get the country back on track, and it doesn’t seem like they’ll be able to do that by June. Therefore they’ve extended the scheme for an extra three months. Let’s hope we’re in a better position by the end of August.    As promised, for this week’s Hub Extra we’ve got a number of resources for you to explain and cover what the 18 year property cycle is. So here you go:  This course on the 18 year property cycle TPP269 - How the economic machine works: A summary TPP270 - The 18 year property cycle, year-by-year: Part 1 TPP271 - The 18 year property cycle, year-by-year: Part 2 But we also recommend that you watch this video by Ray Dalio on how the economic machine works. Plenty for you to get stuck into.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP376: Has Coronavirus broken the property cycle? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week we brought you boom or bust. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the next hot topic: The 18 year property cycle. The 18 year property cycle is a tool that’s been used by thousands of investors to make more informed property purchases. But has it all gone to pot thanks to the Coronavirus? That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode. And if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, you should listen to that first.  Again, we’ve been getting inundated with questions on the 18 year property cycle with people asking, ‘where are we in the cycle’? ‘is the cycle broken’? ‘are we going to enter another mid cycle wobble’?  Well, the good thing is Rob & Rob are about to clear all that up.    In the news this week, ‘UK mortgage payment holiday extended by three months’. At the start of lockdown was when the government announced mortgage holidays for those who had been put out of work due to the pandemic. The scheme offered a bit of a lifeline to those who needed it and initially it was for three months, due to run out in June.  However it now seems that the government were a little optimistic about how fast they could get the country back on track, and it doesn’t seem like they’ll be able to do that by June. Therefore they’ve extended the scheme for an extra three months. Let’s hope we’re in a better position by the end of August.    As promised, for this week’s Hub Extra we’ve got a number of resources for you to explain and cover what the 18 year property cycle is. So here you go:  This course on the 18 year property cycle TPP269 - How the economic machine works: A summary TPP270 - The 18 year property cycle, year-by-year: Part 1 TPP271 - The 18 year property cycle, year-by-year: Part 2 But we also recommend that you watch this video by Ray Dalio on how the economic machine works. Plenty for you to get stuck into.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week we brought you boom or bust. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the next hot topic: The 18 year property cycle.

The 18 year property cycle is a tool that’s been used by thousands of investors to make more informed property purchases. But has it all gone to pot thanks to the Coronavirus?

That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode. And if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, you should listen to that first. 

Again, we’ve been getting inundated with questions on the 18 year property cycle with people asking, ‘where are we in the cycle’? ‘is the cycle broken’? ‘are we going to enter another mid cycle wobble’? 

Well, the good thing is Rob & Rob are about to clear all that up. 

 

In the news this week, ‘UK mortgage payment holiday extended by three months’. At the start of lockdown was when the government announced mortgage holidays for those who had been put out of work due to the pandemic. The scheme offered a bit of a lifeline to those who needed it and initially it was for three months, due to run out in June. 

However it now seems that the government were a little optimistic about how fast they could get the country back on track, and it doesn’t seem like they’ll be able to do that by June. Therefore they’ve extended the scheme for an extra three months. Let’s hope we’re in a better position by the end of August. 

 

As promised, for this week’s Hub Extra we’ve got a number of resources for you to explain and cover what the 18 year property cycle is. So here you go: 

But we also recommend that you watch this video by Ray Dalio on how the economic machine works. Plenty for you to get stuck into. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1439 ASK237: Is it realistic to keep your emotion out of a purchase? PLUS: Should I use a recession to my advantage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask237-is-it-realistic-to-keep-your-emotion-out-of This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are trying to spread some positivity and calm people down with their worries on the current climate. Many investors are in the purchase process already and some are getting nervous. So should they stick it out or run a mile?  Our first question this week comes in from Steve who has a follow up question from this podcast episode a few weeks ago.  He’s got a property that’s going to complete in a few weeks and although he’s trying to stay positive about the long term, he can’t help but have some doubts while we ride the coronavirus storm..  In short, he’s wanting a bit of positivity and reassurance in regards to what he should do moving forward.  Next up we’ve got Sarah who’s wondering if she should try and use a potential recession to her advantage.  She’s in the process of buying two flats in Salford, with one to complete soon. However, she’s considering delaying exchange to see if she could take advantage of any interest rate drops and possibly renegotiate prices. Do Rob & Rob think she should proceed or try and renegotiate her current deals?  There’s probably an awful lot of people in the same situation as Steve and Sarah. So what do The Robs think they should do?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK237: Is it realistic to keep your emotion out of a purchase? PLUS: Should I use a recession to my advantage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are trying to spread some positivity and calm people down with their worries on the current climate. Many investors are in the purchase process already and some are getting nervous. So should they stick it out or run a mile?  Our first question this week comes in from Steve who has a follow up question from this podcast episode a few weeks ago.  He’s got a property that’s going to complete in a few weeks and although he’s trying to stay positive about the long term, he can’t help but have some doubts while we ride the coronavirus storm..  In short, he’s wanting a bit of positivity and reassurance in regards to what he should do moving forward.  Next up we’ve got Sarah who’s wondering if she should try and use a potential recession to her advantage.  She’s in the process of buying two flats in Salford, with one to complete soon. However, she’s considering delaying exchange to see if she could take advantage of any interest rate drops and possibly renegotiate prices. Do Rob & Rob think she should proceed or try and renegotiate her current deals?  There’s probably an awful lot of people in the same situation as Steve and Sarah. So what do The Robs think they should do?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are trying to spread some positivity and calm people down with their worries on the current climate.

Many investors are in the purchase process already and some are getting nervous. So should they stick it out or run a mile? 

Our first question this week comes in from Steve who has a follow up question from this podcast episode a few weeks ago. 

He’s got a property that’s going to complete in a few weeks and although he’s trying to stay positive about the long term, he can’t help but have some doubts while we ride the coronavirus storm.. 

In short, he’s wanting a bit of positivity and reassurance in regards to what he should do moving forward. 

Next up we’ve got Sarah who’s wondering if she should try and use a potential recession to her advantage. 

She’s in the process of buying two flats in Salford, with one to complete soon. However, she’s considering delaying exchange to see if she could take advantage of any interest rate drops and possibly renegotiate prices.

Do Rob & Rob think she should proceed or try and renegotiate her current deals? 

There’s probably an awful lot of people in the same situation as Steve and Sarah. So what do The Robs think they should do? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 443 Market update: 22 May 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-22-may-2020 Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  It’s been a pretty busy week which neither of The Robs are complaining about right now.  So far, yesterday’s podcast episode where Rob & Rob were pretty bold on their boom or bust predictions, has been quite popular with a lot of feedback coming in.  One topic that the guys discussed on Thursday was the unemployment rate. Since recording, Rob D has been doing some further thinking and has been questioning if the UK hadn’t implemented the furlough scheme, would there be a higher rate of unemployment?  And is the furlough scheme just delaying that potential unemployment rate?  Rob B also shares his thoughts on the employment bounceback which is likely to be felt across certain industries.  Which industries does he think are going to make a comeback first and which does he expect to see a number of redundancies?  Tune in to find out. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 22 May 2020 11:56:00 -0000 Market update: 22 May 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  It’s been a pretty busy week which neither of The Robs are complaining about right now.  So far, yesterday’s podcast episode where Rob & Rob were pretty bold on their boom or bust predictions, has been quite popular with a lot of feedback coming in.  One topic that the guys discussed on Thursday was the unemployment rate. Since recording, Rob D has been doing some further thinking and has been questioning if the UK hadn’t implemented the furlough scheme, would there be a higher rate of unemployment?  And is the furlough scheme just delaying that potential unemployment rate?  Rob B also shares his thoughts on the employment bounceback which is likely to be felt across certain industries.  Which industries does he think are going to make a comeback first and which does he expect to see a number of redundancies?  Tune in to find out. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. 

It’s been a pretty busy week which neither of The Robs are complaining about right now. 

So far, yesterday’s podcast episode where Rob & Rob were pretty bold on their boom or bust predictions, has been quite popular with a lot of feedback coming in. 

One topic that the guys discussed on Thursday was the unemployment rate. Since recording, Rob D has been doing some further thinking and has been questioning if the UK hadn’t implemented the furlough scheme, would there be a higher rate of unemployment? 

And is the furlough scheme just delaying that potential unemployment rate? 

Rob B also shares his thoughts on the employment bounceback which is likely to be felt across certain industries. 

Which industries does he think are going to make a comeback first and which does he expect to see a number of redundancies? 

Tune in to find out.

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 936 TPP375: The property market is about to boom or bust – which will it be? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp375-the-property-market-is-about-to-boom-or-bus This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the hottest topic in property right now. Boom or bust! Is there about to be a property boom, or is the market going to go bust? It’s safe to say that at the beginning of the year, no one would have guessed that we’d be in the situation we’re in right now. Many seem to be a little on edge as to whether the property market will boom post coronavirus, and should be buying as many properties as they can now. Or, if we’re going to have a market crash, should you be holding out, sitting tight on your cash and preparing for future purchases?  Nobody knows the answers, not even Rob & Rob. But they’re going to (once again) put their heads on the chopping block and give you their extensive thoughts on the subject AND unveil their predictions on whether we’re in for a boom or bust! It’s definitely not one to miss. Tune in now!   In the news this week, ‘house hunting technology on the rise’ - we’re looking at how different estate agents are implementing different uses of technology to help them get through these strange times.  It’s a shame it’s taken a world-wide pandemic to get estate agents on board with using up-to-date technology and not just relying on physical viewings.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP375: The property market is about to boom or bust – which will it be? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the hottest topic in property right now. Boom or bust! Is there about to be a property boom, or is the market going to go bust? It’s safe to say that at the beginning of the year, no one would have guessed that we’d be in the situation we’re in right now. Many seem to be a little on edge as to whether the property market will boom post coronavirus, and should be buying as many properties as they can now. Or, if we’re going to have a market crash, should you be holding out, sitting tight on your cash and preparing for future purchases?  Nobody knows the answers, not even Rob & Rob. But they’re going to (once again) put their heads on the chopping block and give you their extensive thoughts on the subject AND unveil their predictions on whether we’re in for a boom or bust! It’s definitely not one to miss. Tune in now!   In the news this week, ‘house hunting technology on the rise’ - we’re looking at how different estate agents are implementing different uses of technology to help them get through these strange times.  It’s a shame it’s taken a world-wide pandemic to get estate agents on board with using up-to-date technology and not just relying on physical viewings.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the hottest topic in property right now. Boom or bust!

Is there about to be a property boom, or is the market going to go bust?

It’s safe to say that at the beginning of the year, no one would have guessed that we’d be in the situation we’re in right now.

Many seem to be a little on edge as to whether the property market will boom post coronavirus, and should be buying as many properties as they can now. Or, if we’re going to have a market crash, should you be holding out, sitting tight on your cash and preparing for future purchases? 

Nobody knows the answers, not even Rob & Rob. But they’re going to (once again) put their heads on the chopping block and give you their extensive thoughts on the subject AND unveil their predictions on whether we’re in for a boom or bust!

It’s definitely not one to miss. Tune in now!

 

In the news this week, ‘house hunting technology on the rise’ - we’re looking at how different estate agents are implementing different uses of technology to help them get through these strange times. 

It’s a shame it’s taken a world-wide pandemic to get estate agents on board with using up-to-date technology and not just relying on physical viewings. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1783 ASK236: Will there be a recession after coronavirus? PLUS: Has the 18 year property cycle been reset? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask236-will-there-be-a-recession-after-coronavirus This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are going to be answering two questions that we’ve been inundated with. The first question comes in from Danny who’s wanting to know if there is going to be a recession after the coronavirus, as that’s what he’s been seeing a lot of in the media.  Naturally reading headlines like this is going to make you wary, and with Danny having a buy, refurbish, refinance and rent project on his hands, he’s worried that if there’s a recession, he might struggle to refinance.  It’s a situation that a number of investors might find themselves in and an upcoming recession is certainly a topic that’s playing on everyone's minds. Luckily Rob B is on hand to clear this one up. Our second question is from Pete in Warrington who’s wanting to know what The Robs thoughts are on the 18-year property cycle. Will the cycle reset due to the coronavirus?   Again, it’s something that everyone’s asking themselves, and a topic that Rob & Rob have been doing a lot of research into and figuring out where we might be at the end of this.  It’s a topic that the guys will be going into further detail on in Thursday’s podcast episode, but Rob D is giving a teaser on what you can expect from that episode. Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK236: Will there be a recession after coronavirus? PLUS: Has the 18 year property cycle been reset? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are going to be answering two questions that we’ve been inundated with. The first question comes in from Danny who’s wanting to know if there is going to be a recession after the coronavirus, as that’s what he’s been seeing a lot of in the media.  Naturally reading headlines like this is going to make you wary, and with Danny having a buy, refurbish, refinance and rent project on his hands, he’s worried that if there’s a recession, he might struggle to refinance.  It’s a situation that a number of investors might find themselves in and an upcoming recession is certainly a topic that’s playing on everyone's minds. Luckily Rob B is on hand to clear this one up. Our second question is from Pete in Warrington who’s wanting to know what The Robs thoughts are on the 18-year property cycle. Will the cycle reset due to the coronavirus?   Again, it’s something that everyone’s asking themselves, and a topic that Rob & Rob have been doing a lot of research into and figuring out where we might be at the end of this.  It’s a topic that the guys will be going into further detail on in Thursday’s podcast episode, but Rob D is giving a teaser on what you can expect from that episode. Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are going to be answering two questions that we’ve been inundated with.

The first question comes in from Danny who’s wanting to know if there is going to be a recession after the coronavirus, as that’s what he’s been seeing a lot of in the media. 

Naturally reading headlines like this is going to make you wary, and with Danny having a buy, refurbish, refinance and rent project on his hands, he’s worried that if there’s a recession, he might struggle to refinance. 

It’s a situation that a number of investors might find themselves in and an upcoming recession is certainly a topic that’s playing on everyone's minds. Luckily Rob B is on hand to clear this one up.

Our second question is from Pete in Warrington who’s wanting to know what The Robs thoughts are on the 18-year property cycle. Will the cycle reset due to the coronavirus?  

Again, it’s something that everyone’s asking themselves, and a topic that Rob & Rob have been doing a lot of research into and figuring out where we might be at the end of this. 

It’s a topic that the guys will be going into further detail on in Thursday’s podcast episode, but Rob D is giving a teaser on what you can expect from that episode.

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 355 Market update: 15 May 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-15-may-2020 Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  Although at the beginning of the week Rob & Rob weren’t feeling too positive after Boris’ announcement on Sunday, by Wednesday their moods had certainly lifted as the property market turned up the gas and got going again. Even better news, surveyors are now starting to be un-furloughed which is a huge boost for the property market and means property processes that had been put on hold can get moving again.  House viewings are also starting to pick back up! Of course, this doesn’t come without some precautions being put into place and there will be some restrictions. Plus everything won’t go back to ‘normal’ straight away but it’s certainly a step in the right direction. And that’s not just Rob & Rob being positive about a bad situation, there’s actually data to prove that we’re moving forward so you’ll have to tune in to find out what that data is. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 15 May 2020 11:35:17 -0000 Market update: 15 May 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  Although at the beginning of the week Rob & Rob weren’t feeling too positive after Boris’ announcement on Sunday, by Wednesday their moods had certainly lifted as the property market turned up the gas and got going again. Even better news, surveyors are now starting to be un-furloughed which is a huge boost for the property market and means property processes that had been put on hold can get moving again.  House viewings are also starting to pick back up! Of course, this doesn’t come without some precautions being put into place and there will be some restrictions. Plus everything won’t go back to ‘normal’ straight away but it’s certainly a step in the right direction. And that’s not just Rob & Rob being positive about a bad situation, there’s actually data to prove that we’re moving forward so you’ll have to tune in to find out what that data is. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. 

Although at the beginning of the week Rob & Rob weren’t feeling too positive after Boris’ announcement on Sunday, by Wednesday their moods had certainly lifted as the property market turned up the gas and got going again.

Even better news, surveyors are now starting to be un-furloughed which is a huge boost for the property market and means property processes that had been put on hold can get moving again. 

House viewings are also starting to pick back up! Of course, this doesn’t come without some precautions being put into place and there will be some restrictions. Plus everything won’t go back to ‘normal’ straight away but it’s certainly a step in the right direction.

And that’s not just Rob & Rob being positive about a bad situation, there’s actually data to prove that we’re moving forward so you’ll have to tune in to find out what that data is.

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 466 TPP374: A step-by-step guide to changing your financial life https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp374-a-step-by-step-guide-to-changing-your-finan This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing how you can become a master of your personal finances and set yourself up for financial success. There might not be a lot to do whilst we’re still in isolation, and we’ve been banging the drum on our social channels about how you should be using this time to educate (or better) yourself or even learn a new skill. Just something to keep your brain working. We’ve mentioned it before that now is a great time to buy, or at least prepare yourself to buy. And now is a prime time to get your finances in order ready to make that next purchase.  So this week Rob & Rob are going to take you through all the steps you need to make sure that your finances are in good shape.   In the news this week, there’s been so many headlines on the property sector for us to choose from that we’d be here all day, so we’ll be covering everything on tomorrow’s Market Update podcast.    And we’ve got a triple Hub Extra for you this week. Sticking with the theme of today’s podcast we’ve got three resources that should help you get well on your way to improving your financial situation.  The first one is the budgeting app called Toshl but there’s also a website called ‘You Need A Budget’. It’s a piece of software that you can use to build your budget and there’s lots of educational resources around how to budget.  And finally, a book called ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’ which teaches you the disciplines of money - it’s a great starting point for getting your finances on track.     We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP374: A step-by-step guide to changing your financial life full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing how you can become a master of your personal finances and set yourself up for financial success. There might not be a lot to do whilst we’re still in isolation, and we’ve been banging the drum on our social channels about how you should be using this time to educate (or better) yourself or even learn a new skill. Just something to keep your brain working. We’ve mentioned it before that now is a great time to buy, or at least prepare yourself to buy. And now is a prime time to get your finances in order ready to make that next purchase.  So this week Rob & Rob are going to take you through all the steps you need to make sure that your finances are in good shape.   In the news this week, there’s been so many headlines on the property sector for us to choose from that we’d be here all day, so we’ll be covering everything on tomorrow’s Market Update podcast.    And we’ve got a triple Hub Extra for you this week. Sticking with the theme of today’s podcast we’ve got three resources that should help you get well on your way to improving your financial situation.  The first one is the budgeting app called Toshl but there’s also a website called ‘You Need A Budget’. It’s a piece of software that you can use to build your budget and there’s lots of educational resources around how to budget.  And finally, a book called ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’ which teaches you the disciplines of money - it’s a great starting point for getting your finances on track.     We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing how you can become a master of your personal finances and set yourself up for financial success.

There might not be a lot to do whilst we’re still in isolation, and we’ve been banging the drum on our social channels about how you should be using this time to educate (or better) yourself or even learn a new skill. Just something to keep your brain working.

We’ve mentioned it before that now is a great time to buy, or at least prepare yourself to buy. And now is a prime time to get your finances in order ready to make that next purchase. 

So this week Rob & Rob are going to take you through all the steps you need to make sure that your finances are in good shape.

 

In the news this week, there’s been so many headlines on the property sector for us to choose from that we’d be here all day, so we’ll be covering everything on tomorrow’s Market Update podcast. 

 

And we’ve got a triple Hub Extra for you this week. Sticking with the theme of today’s podcast we’ve got three resources that should help you get well on your way to improving your financial situation. 

The first one is the budgeting app called Toshl but there’s also a website called ‘You Need A Budget’. It’s a piece of software that you can use to build your budget and there’s lots of educational resources around how to budget.

 And finally, a book called ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’ which teaches you the disciplines of money - it’s a great starting point for getting your finances on track.  

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1575 ASK235: What’s the difference between a refurb and a flip? PLUS: What discount should I get when buying a property to flip? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask235-what-s-the-difference-between-a-refurb-and This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are clearing up some definitions on the difference between refurbs and flips, as well as below market value deals. Our first caller Sam has a nice and easy question for us this week. He wants to know exactly what the difference is between a refurb and a flip. It might seem like an obvious answer but there is a distinct difference, and one that most people will just assume they know the answer to.  So Rob B is taking it back to basics and clearing things up for Sam. The second question comes from James, and funnily enough he’s interested in a flipping strategy.  He’s a surveyor himself and has been wondering at what point below market value, percentage wise, would Rob & Rob consider a biting point? Rob D offers some pretty good calculations to help you work this one out so tune in to find out if a below market value property is really worth it.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 May 2020 08:43:36 -0000 ASK235: What’s the difference between a refurb and a flip? PLUS: What discount should I get when buying a property to flip? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are clearing up some definitions on the difference between refurbs and flips, as well as below market value deals. Our first caller Sam has a nice and easy question for us this week. He wants to know exactly what the difference is between a refurb and a flip. It might seem like an obvious answer but there is a distinct difference, and one that most people will just assume they know the answer to.  So Rob B is taking it back to basics and clearing things up for Sam. The second question comes from James, and funnily enough he’s interested in a flipping strategy.  He’s a surveyor himself and has been wondering at what point below market value, percentage wise, would Rob & Rob consider a biting point? Rob D offers some pretty good calculations to help you work this one out so tune in to find out if a below market value property is really worth it.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are clearing up some definitions on the difference between refurbs and flips, as well as below market value deals.

Our first caller Sam has a nice and easy question for us this week. He wants to know exactly what the difference is between a refurb and a flip.

It might seem like an obvious answer but there is a distinct difference, and one that most people will just assume they know the answer to. 

So Rob B is taking it back to basics and clearing things up for Sam.

The second question comes from James, and funnily enough he’s interested in a flipping strategy. 

He’s a surveyor himself and has been wondering at what point below market value, percentage wise, would Rob & Rob consider a biting point?

Rob D offers some pretty good calculations to help you work this one out so tune in to find out if a below market value property is really worth it.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 376 Market update: 8 May 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-8-may-2020 Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  Could this week be the start in the decline of our market updates? Well, that all depends on what Boris announces this weekend.  This week there’s been some positive news for Grand Junction, the first ever Property Hub Homes development. We’ve started to have units go through completion. Hurrah! And even better, after just a few hours of being on the rental market, we were inundated with rental applications from virtual video viewings.  That’s mindblowing in this current market! Rob & Rob are also discussing the new bounceback scheme the government introduced a couple of weeks ago, aiming to get money quickly to small businesses. It’s quick and easy to apply for and is either up to £50,000 or 25% of your turnover. So, if this would give you a helping hand, it might be worth giving this episode a listen. And of course, The Robs will be discussing the current stock market so there’s plenty for you to digest this week! Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000 Market update: 8 May 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  Could this week be the start in the decline of our market updates? Well, that all depends on what Boris announces this weekend.  This week there’s been some positive news for Grand Junction, the first ever Property Hub Homes development. We’ve started to have units go through completion. Hurrah! And even better, after just a few hours of being on the rental market, we were inundated with rental applications from virtual video viewings.  That’s mindblowing in this current market! Rob & Rob are also discussing the new bounceback scheme the government introduced a couple of weeks ago, aiming to get money quickly to small businesses. It’s quick and easy to apply for and is either up to £50,000 or 25% of your turnover. So, if this would give you a helping hand, it might be worth giving this episode a listen. And of course, The Robs will be discussing the current stock market so there’s plenty for you to digest this week! Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. 

Could this week be the start in the decline of our market updates? Well, that all depends on what Boris announces this weekend. 

This week there’s been some positive news for Grand Junction, the first ever Property Hub Homes development. We’ve started to have units go through completion. Hurrah!

And even better, after just a few hours of being on the rental market, we were inundated with rental applications from virtual video viewings. 

That’s mindblowing in this current market!

Rob & Rob are also discussing the new bounceback scheme the government introduced a couple of weeks ago, aiming to get money quickly to small businesses.

It’s quick and easy to apply for and is either up to £50,000 or 25% of your turnover. So, if this would give you a helping hand, it might be worth giving this episode a listen.

And of course, The Robs will be discussing the current stock market so there’s plenty for you to digest this week!

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 867 TPP373: The ultimate list of lockdown resources (books, podcasts, apps and more) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp373-the-ultimate-list-of-lockdown-resources-boo This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs have got a lockdown special for you.  Since lockdown hit, everyone is trying to better themselves, whether that be learning a new skill, educating themselves on something they didn’t already know and then there are others who are just simply bored.  So this week, The Robs are coming at you with a boat load of books, podcasts, videos and apps to help you get through lockdown. Here’s all the links to everything you need from today’s podcast: Podcasts An episode from The Pomp Podcast - 258: Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya on How To Invest Through This Crisis Hardcore History Reply All - “The case of the missing hit” Meditative story   Books Stephen Schwartzman - What It Takes Will Durant - Lessons of History Charles P. Kindleberger - Manias, Panics and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises "The Great Courses" on Audible   TV / Streaming / YouTube Ray Dalio - Ted Talk Ryan Serhant keynote The Least Expected Day - Inside the Movistar Team 2019 Tom Scott on YouTube Two documentaries: The Dawn Wall and Free Solo   Apps Investr An anti-recommendation of Next Door, but definitely give this Twitter feed a go for a good laugh Poker In Place There you go, plenty to keep you busy! Let us know if you have any of your own that you’d like to share or if you decide to give any of these a go, let us know what you thought.   In the news this week, NRLA slams Citizens Advice for ‘misleading’ report. It looks like the National Residents Landlords Association aren’t happy with Citizens Advice after they released a report stating that 2.6 million private renters have missed a rent payment or are expected to do so as a result of the pandemic.    However when you read further into the article, there were 25 people who said that they have missed a payment and 74 who said that they’re expecting to fall behind on payments. Once again, it shows that you shouldn’t believe the headlines.     We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP373: The ultimate list of lockdown resources (books, podcasts, apps and more) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs have got a lockdown special for you.  Since lockdown hit, everyone is trying to better themselves, whether that be learning a new skill, educating themselves on something they didn’t already know and then there are others who are just simply bored.  So this week, The Robs are coming at you with a boat load of books, podcasts, videos and apps to help you get through lockdown. Here’s all the links to everything you need from today’s podcast: Podcasts An episode from The Pomp Podcast - 258: Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya on How To Invest Through This Crisis Hardcore History Reply All - “The case of the missing hit” Meditative story   Books Stephen Schwartzman - What It Takes Will Durant - Lessons of History Charles P. Kindleberger - Manias, Panics and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises "The Great Courses" on Audible   TV / Streaming / YouTube Ray Dalio - Ted Talk Ryan Serhant keynote The Least Expected Day - Inside the Movistar Team 2019 Tom Scott on YouTube Two documentaries: The Dawn Wall and Free Solo   Apps Investr An anti-recommendation of Next Door, but definitely give this Twitter feed a go for a good laugh Poker In Place There you go, plenty to keep you busy! Let us know if you have any of your own that you’d like to share or if you decide to give any of these a go, let us know what you thought.   In the news this week, NRLA slams Citizens Advice for ‘misleading’ report. It looks like the National Residents Landlords Association aren’t happy with Citizens Advice after they released a report stating that 2.6 million private renters have missed a rent payment or are expected to do so as a result of the pandemic.    However when you read further into the article, there were 25 people who said that they have missed a payment and 74 who said that they’re expecting to fall behind on payments. Once again, it shows that you shouldn’t believe the headlines.     We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs have got a lockdown special for you. 

Since lockdown hit, everyone is trying to better themselves, whether that be learning a new skill, educating themselves on something they didn’t already know and then there are others who are just simply bored. 

So this week, The Robs are coming at you with a boat load of books, podcasts, videos and apps to help you get through lockdown.

Here’s all the links to everything you need from today’s podcast:

Podcasts

 

Books

 

TV / Streaming / YouTube

 

Apps

There you go, plenty to keep you busy! Let us know if you have any of your own that you’d like to share or if you decide to give any of these a go, let us know what you thought.

 

In the news this week, NRLA slams Citizens Advice for ‘misleading’ report. It looks like the National Residents Landlords Association aren’t happy with Citizens Advice after they released a report stating that 2.6 million private renters have missed a rent payment or are expected to do so as a result of the pandemic. 

 

However when you read further into the article, there were 25 people who said that they have missed a payment and 74 who said that they’re expecting to fall behind on payments.

Once again, it shows that you shouldn’t believe the headlines.  

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1703 ASK234: How can I beat the rental stress test? PLUS: Should I get a commercial valuation on a HMO? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask234-how-can-i-beat-the-rental-stress-test-plus This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are giving advice on mortgage stress tests and discussing if it’s beneficial to have a commercial valuation on a HMO property. Our first caller this week is Tom who has a question on mortgage stress tests.  He’s got two mortgaged properties already and he’s done a pretty good job on running the numbers to try and work out his stress test figures. But now he’s wanting to release equity from the two properties and thinks this might now affect him meeting the stress test criteria.  So what does Rob B suggest? The second question this week comes in from Matt.  Matt’s question is around HMO finance, after looking at buying a property with his partner.  They’ve heard somewhere that they can get more of their money back out of the property, post renovation, if they have a commercial valuation done.  Is this something that they should be having done on a HMO? Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK234: How can I beat the rental stress test? PLUS: Should I get a commercial valuation on a HMO? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are giving advice on mortgage stress tests and discussing if it’s beneficial to have a commercial valuation on a HMO property. Our first caller this week is Tom who has a question on mortgage stress tests.  He’s got two mortgaged properties already and he’s done a pretty good job on running the numbers to try and work out his stress test figures. But now he’s wanting to release equity from the two properties and thinks this might now affect him meeting the stress test criteria.  So what does Rob B suggest? The second question this week comes in from Matt.  Matt’s question is around HMO finance, after looking at buying a property with his partner.  They’ve heard somewhere that they can get more of their money back out of the property, post renovation, if they have a commercial valuation done.  Is this something that they should be having done on a HMO? Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are giving advice on mortgage stress tests and discussing if it’s beneficial to have a commercial valuation on a HMO property.

Our first caller this week is Tom who has a question on mortgage stress tests. 

He’s got two mortgaged properties already and he’s done a pretty good job on running the numbers to try and work out his stress test figures.

But now he’s wanting to release equity from the two properties and thinks this might now affect him meeting the stress test criteria. 

So what does Rob B suggest?

The second question this week comes in from Matt. 

Matt’s question is around HMO finance, after looking at buying a property with his partner. 

They’ve heard somewhere that they can get more of their money back out of the property, post renovation, if they have a commercial valuation done. 

Is this something that they should be having done on a HMO?

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 423 Market update: 1 May 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-1-may-2020 Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  There’s a bit of positivity in the air with Boris announcing that we are past the peak of COVID-19. And he’s even hinting at the possibility of easing lockdown restrictions - hurrah! We’re sure more will be revealed over the next few weeks but these nuggets of information have certainly perked us up.  Not only would lockdown easing be good news for individuals, but it’ll be great news for the economy! This week has also been an exceptionally good week for mortgages. For the second week in a row there have been more mortgage products coming onto the market.  Here’s what else The Robs will be discussing on today’s episode: Product transfers on mortgage holidays  Rent arrears  Addressing a negative review on the market updates There’s also a special announcement regarding Property Hub Live for all those who have bought tickets, so if that’s you, you’ll definitely want to give this a listen. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 01 May 2020 11:50:45 -0000 Market update: 1 May 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  There’s a bit of positivity in the air with Boris announcing that we are past the peak of COVID-19. And he’s even hinting at the possibility of easing lockdown restrictions - hurrah! We’re sure more will be revealed over the next few weeks but these nuggets of information have certainly perked us up.  Not only would lockdown easing be good news for individuals, but it’ll be great news for the economy! This week has also been an exceptionally good week for mortgages. For the second week in a row there have been more mortgage products coming onto the market.  Here’s what else The Robs will be discussing on today’s episode: Product transfers on mortgage holidays  Rent arrears  Addressing a negative review on the market updates There’s also a special announcement regarding Property Hub Live for all those who have bought tickets, so if that’s you, you’ll definitely want to give this a listen. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. 

There’s a bit of positivity in the air with Boris announcing that we are past the peak of COVID-19. And he’s even hinting at the possibility of easing lockdown restrictions - hurrah! We’re sure more will be revealed over the next few weeks but these nuggets of information have certainly perked us up. 

Not only would lockdown easing be good news for individuals, but it’ll be great news for the economy!

This week has also been an exceptionally good week for mortgages. For the second week in a row there have been more mortgage products coming onto the market. 

Here’s what else The Robs will be discussing on today’s episode:

  • Product transfers on mortgage holidays 
  • Rent arrears 
  • Addressing a negative review on the market updates

There’s also a special announcement regarding Property Hub Live for all those who have bought tickets, so if that’s you, you’ll definitely want to give this a listen.

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 925 TPP372: This is how investors are reacting to the Coronavirus (plus rental market update) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp372-this-is-how-investors-are-reacting-to-the-c This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are joined by our magazine editor Chantelle to discuss how investors are reacting to the Coronavirus.  For the past few weeks Rob & Rob have been giving tips on how investors should be reacting, but they haven’t spoken to any to find out what they’ve actually been doing. Luckily for us, Chantelle has spoken to a number of investors for our cover story of the Property Hub magazine.  So, what did Chantelle find out from investors?  Tune in to find out! And, if you’re not subscribed to the magazine yet, you can join today right here. When you do, you will have access to the whole back catalogue of magazines so there’s plenty for you to sink your teeth into.   This week in the news, Rob & Rob are discussing a rental report that has come out from Zoopla that shows from the 7th March to the end of March, rental demand fell by 57% which probably doesn’t come as a massive shock.  But in the first two weeks of April however, demand rose by 30%. So although it’s still down from what it was originally, it is slowly starting to pick back up. The report also shows that there hasn’t been a fall in the number of properties on the rental market and has even been an increase in supply.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP372: This is how investors are reacting to the Coronavirus (plus rental market update) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are joined by our magazine editor Chantelle to discuss how investors are reacting to the Coronavirus.  For the past few weeks Rob & Rob have been giving tips on how investors should be reacting, but they haven’t spoken to any to find out what they’ve actually been doing. Luckily for us, Chantelle has spoken to a number of investors for our cover story of the Property Hub magazine.  So, what did Chantelle find out from investors?  Tune in to find out! And, if you’re not subscribed to the magazine yet, you can join today right here. When you do, you will have access to the whole back catalogue of magazines so there’s plenty for you to sink your teeth into.   This week in the news, Rob & Rob are discussing a rental report that has come out from Zoopla that shows from the 7th March to the end of March, rental demand fell by 57% which probably doesn’t come as a massive shock.  But in the first two weeks of April however, demand rose by 30%. So although it’s still down from what it was originally, it is slowly starting to pick back up. The report also shows that there hasn’t been a fall in the number of properties on the rental market and has even been an increase in supply.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are joined by our magazine editor Chantelle to discuss how investors are reacting to the Coronavirus. 

For the past few weeks Rob & Rob have been giving tips on how investors should be reacting, but they haven’t spoken to any to find out what they’ve actually been doing. Luckily for us, Chantelle has spoken to a number of investors for our cover story of the Property Hub magazine. 

So, what did Chantelle find out from investors? 

Tune in to find out!

And, if you’re not subscribed to the magazine yet, you can join today right here. When you do, you will have access to the whole back catalogue of magazines so there’s plenty for you to sink your teeth into.

 

This week in the news, Rob & Rob are discussing a rental report that has come out from Zoopla that shows from the 7th March to the end of March, rental demand fell by 57% which probably doesn’t come as a massive shock. 

But in the first two weeks of April however, demand rose by 30%. So although it’s still down from what it was originally, it is slowly starting to pick back up. The report also shows that there hasn’t been a fall in the number of properties on the rental market and has even been an increase in supply. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1050 ASK233: Should I renegotiate my purchase or pull out because of Coronavirus? PLUS: Should I go for a 2- or 5-year fix? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask233-should-i-renegotiate-my-purchase-or-pull-ou This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got one caller who has a question off the back of another podcast episode, and another who’s questioning how long he should get a fixed mortgage for. First up this week we’ve got Luke from Essex. He listened to a recent podcast episode on pulling out of deals due to the Coronavirus, and out of the number of scenarios that The Robs described, Luke found himself in one of them. He’s at the point of being able to exchange and complete on a property, however the whole chain has agreed to delay it for the time being. But rather than pull out of the deal, he’s been thinking about whether he can renegotiate the asking price.  Is this something that’s commonly done? Our second question comes in from Roosbay. He’s been an avid podcast listener for a few years and today he has a question on remortgaging.  He has a buy-to-let property that’s up for remortgaging and initially he was looking at a 2-year fixed mortgage simply because he wanted to be able to reassess his situation in a couple of years time. Roosbay also has a couple more properties that were put on a 5-year fixed mortgage product just before the Coronavirus kicked in. So now he’s wondering if he should put his new property on a 5-year fixed mortgage as well, instead of a 2 year due to the current pandemic.  So, do Rob & Rob think there will be a significant dip in the market in two years time? What mortgage product should Roosbay be looking at before he is due to complete?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK233: Should I renegotiate my purchase or pull out because of Coronavirus? PLUS: Should I go for a 2- or 5-year fix? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got one caller who has a question off the back of another podcast episode, and another who’s questioning how long he should get a fixed mortgage for. First up this week we’ve got Luke from Essex. He listened to a recent podcast episode on pulling out of deals due to the Coronavirus, and out of the number of scenarios that The Robs described, Luke found himself in one of them. He’s at the point of being able to exchange and complete on a property, however the whole chain has agreed to delay it for the time being. But rather than pull out of the deal, he’s been thinking about whether he can renegotiate the asking price.  Is this something that’s commonly done? Our second question comes in from Roosbay. He’s been an avid podcast listener for a few years and today he has a question on remortgaging.  He has a buy-to-let property that’s up for remortgaging and initially he was looking at a 2-year fixed mortgage simply because he wanted to be able to reassess his situation in a couple of years time. Roosbay also has a couple more properties that were put on a 5-year fixed mortgage product just before the Coronavirus kicked in. So now he’s wondering if he should put his new property on a 5-year fixed mortgage as well, instead of a 2 year due to the current pandemic.  So, do Rob & Rob think there will be a significant dip in the market in two years time? What mortgage product should Roosbay be looking at before he is due to complete?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got one caller who has a question off the back of another podcast episode, and another who’s questioning how long he should get a fixed mortgage for.

First up this week we’ve got Luke from Essex. He listened to a recent podcast episode on pulling out of deals due to the Coronavirus, and out of the number of scenarios that The Robs described, Luke found himself in one of them.

He’s at the point of being able to exchange and complete on a property, however the whole chain has agreed to delay it for the time being. But rather than pull out of the deal, he’s been thinking about whether he can renegotiate the asking price. 

Is this something that’s commonly done?

Our second question comes in from Roosbay. He’s been an avid podcast listener for a few years and today he has a question on remortgaging. 

He has a buy-to-let property that’s up for remortgaging and initially he was looking at a 2-year fixed mortgage simply because he wanted to be able to reassess his situation in a couple of years time.

Roosbay also has a couple more properties that were put on a 5-year fixed mortgage product just before the Coronavirus kicked in. So now he’s wondering if he should put his new property on a 5-year fixed mortgage as well, instead of a 2 year due to the current pandemic. 

So, do Rob & Rob think there will be a significant dip in the market in two years time? What mortgage product should Roosbay be looking at before he is due to complete? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 476 Market update: 24 April 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-24-april-2020 Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  It seems this week that along with the rest of the nation, Rob & Rob are starting to look towards the end of lockdown. So much so, that Rob B already knows what he’s going to order from Pizza Express when it reopens.  Although the government hasn't officially said anything about when lockdown will be lifted (there’s still at least another two weeks to go), it’s not stopping people from planning ahead. And one sure sign of that is the fact that rental demand is back up again.  Another sign that things will start to go back to normal post lockdown is recruitment. Most companies have frozen recruitment,but there are many businesses that have kept those recruitment cogs turning, ourselves included.  We’ve been recruiting for one of the most important positions we’ve ever had to recruit for here at Property Hub, and that’s our Chief Operating Officer. So, if you think you’re suitable for the role, go ahead and get your application in.  Today Rob & Rob are also talking about economics. Since 2008 they both made it their mission to understand economics, way more than they originally did. So this week Rob B shared a podcast with Rob D called ‘Pitchforks Economics’ which is about modern monetary theory and it covers a wide range of topics including how much money is going to be spent on recovering from Coronavirus and other important issues like climate change. Rob B also came across an article in the Financial Times this week titled ‘In a crisis we mainly keep calm and are kinder than ever’ and it’s a really nice opinion piece that looks at things differently to how the media portrays it.  This week’s market update is a bit more positive than previous weeks. So give it a listen if you’re needing a bit of a mood-boost for a Friday.  Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:19:17 -0000 Market update: 24 April 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  It seems this week that along with the rest of the nation, Rob & Rob are starting to look towards the end of lockdown. So much so, that Rob B already knows what he’s going to order from Pizza Express when it reopens.  Although the government hasn't officially said anything about when lockdown will be lifted (there’s still at least another two weeks to go), it’s not stopping people from planning ahead. And one sure sign of that is the fact that rental demand is back up again.  Another sign that things will start to go back to normal post lockdown is recruitment. Most companies have frozen recruitment,but there are many businesses that have kept those recruitment cogs turning, ourselves included.  We’ve been recruiting for one of the most important positions we’ve ever had to recruit for here at Property Hub, and that’s our Chief Operating Officer. So, if you think you’re suitable for the role, go ahead and get your application in.  Today Rob & Rob are also talking about economics. Since 2008 they both made it their mission to understand economics, way more than they originally did. So this week Rob B shared a podcast with Rob D called ‘Pitchforks Economics’ which is about modern monetary theory and it covers a wide range of topics including how much money is going to be spent on recovering from Coronavirus and other important issues like climate change. Rob B also came across an article in the Financial Times this week titled ‘In a crisis we mainly keep calm and are kinder than ever’ and it’s a really nice opinion piece that looks at things differently to how the media portrays it.  This week’s market update is a bit more positive than previous weeks. So give it a listen if you’re needing a bit of a mood-boost for a Friday.  Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. 

It seems this week that along with the rest of the nation, Rob & Rob are starting to look towards the end of lockdown. So much so, that Rob B already knows what he’s going to order from Pizza Express when it reopens. 

Although the government hasn't officially said anything about when lockdown will be lifted (there’s still at least another two weeks to go), it’s not stopping people from planning ahead. And one sure sign of that is the fact that rental demand is back up again. 

Another sign that things will start to go back to normal post lockdown is recruitment. Most companies have frozen recruitment,but there are many businesses that have kept those recruitment cogs turning, ourselves included. 

We’ve been recruiting for one of the most important positions we’ve ever had to recruit for here at Property Hub, and that’s our Chief Operating Officer. So, if you think you’re suitable for the role, go ahead and get your application in. 

Today Rob & Rob are also talking about economics. Since 2008 they both made it their mission to understand economics, way more than they originally did. So this week Rob B shared a podcast with Rob D called ‘Pitchforks Economics’ which is about modern monetary theory and it covers a wide range of topics including how much money is going to be spent on recovering from Coronavirus and other important issues like climate change.

Rob B also came across an article in the Financial Times this week titled ‘In a crisis we mainly keep calm and are kinder than ever’ and it’s a really nice opinion piece that looks at things differently to how the media portrays it. 

This week’s market update is a bit more positive than previous weeks. So give it a listen if you’re needing a bit of a mood-boost for a Friday. 

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1040 TPP371: Universal Credit: Why every property investor needs to understand it https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp371-universal-credit-why-every-property-investo Rob & Rob are back again this week and this time they’ve got one of our favourite podcast guests joining them. Mark Morris.  You’ll probably remember Mark from a few months ago when he was sharing his investor story - the one that got everyone buzzing! Well, he’s back again this week to discuss Universal Credit after making himself somewhat of an expert on the topic.  Most investors are only aware of Universal Credit coming into play a few years ago when the government rolled a number of benefits into a single payment directly to the claimant. The government were aiming to do two things: Combine several benefits into one Ease the transition of claimants back into work Naturally this caused problems for landlords as they were no longer getting paid directly from the government.  It’s now got to the point where, as an investor, it’s something you need to be clear about. And that’s why we’ve invited Mark Morris into the podcast studio to educate us all, including Rob & Rob… And as promised, here are all the links you need which Mark refers to on today’s podcast: LHA rates linked in article DWP Universal Credit Landlord page Information-for-landlords Mark Morris’ Linkedin profile   In the news this week, we’ve got ‘demand for stamp duty holiday to reignite the housing market’. Rob & Rob have had a couple of messages this week from people who have been getting excited about the prospect of a stamp duty holiday.  However, that’s all just hearsay right now, and something that people have been saying should be done. But isn’t necessarily coming into play.  Will it happen? We’ll have to wait and see, but it’s certainly something that would benefit the housing market.    This week’s Hub Extra is something that will keep the kids quiet for a bit and do some good at the same time. It’s a service called Goodnight Zoom that matches your child with somebody who’s elderly or isolated and gives them a way to read a story together over Zoom.  How lovely is that?! No, we’re not crying, you’re crying!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP371: Universal Credit: Why every property investor needs to understand it full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week and this time they’ve got one of our favourite podcast guests joining them. Mark Morris.  You’ll probably remember Mark from a few months ago when he was sharing his investor story - the one that got everyone buzzing! Well, he’s back again this week to discuss Universal Credit after making himself somewhat of an expert on the topic.  Most investors are only aware of Universal Credit coming into play a few years ago when the government rolled a number of benefits into a single payment directly to the claimant. The government were aiming to do two things: Combine several benefits into one Ease the transition of claimants back into work Naturally this caused problems for landlords as they were no longer getting paid directly from the government.  It’s now got to the point where, as an investor, it’s something you need to be clear about. And that’s why we’ve invited Mark Morris into the podcast studio to educate us all, including Rob & Rob… And as promised, here are all the links you need which Mark refers to on today’s podcast: LHA rates linked in article DWP Universal Credit Landlord page Information-for-landlords Mark Morris’ Linkedin profile   In the news this week, we’ve got ‘demand for stamp duty holiday to reignite the housing market’. Rob & Rob have had a couple of messages this week from people who have been getting excited about the prospect of a stamp duty holiday.  However, that’s all just hearsay right now, and something that people have been saying should be done. But isn’t necessarily coming into play.  Will it happen? We’ll have to wait and see, but it’s certainly something that would benefit the housing market.    This week’s Hub Extra is something that will keep the kids quiet for a bit and do some good at the same time. It’s a service called Goodnight Zoom that matches your child with somebody who’s elderly or isolated and gives them a way to read a story together over Zoom.  How lovely is that?! No, we’re not crying, you’re crying!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week and this time they’ve got one of our favourite podcast guests joining them. Mark Morris. 

You’ll probably remember Mark from a few months ago when he was sharing his investor story - the one that got everyone buzzing!

Well, he’s back again this week to discuss Universal Credit after making himself somewhat of an expert on the topic. 

Most investors are only aware of Universal Credit coming into play a few years ago when the government rolled a number of benefits into a single payment directly to the claimant. The government were aiming to do two things:

  1. Combine several benefits into one
  2. Ease the transition of claimants back into work

Naturally this caused problems for landlords as they were no longer getting paid directly from the government. 

It’s now got to the point where, as an investor, it’s something you need to be clear about.

And that’s why we’ve invited Mark Morris into the podcast studio to educate us all, including Rob & Rob…

And as promised, here are all the links you need which Mark refers to on today’s podcast:

LHA rates linked in article

DWP Universal Credit Landlord page

Information-for-landlords

Mark Morris’ Linkedin profile

 

In the news this week, we’ve got ‘demand for stamp duty holiday to reignite the housing market’. Rob & Rob have had a couple of messages this week from people who have been getting excited about the prospect of a stamp duty holiday. 

However, that’s all just hearsay right now, and something that people have been saying should be done. But isn’t necessarily coming into play. 

Will it happen? We’ll have to wait and see, but it’s certainly something that would benefit the housing market. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is something that will keep the kids quiet for a bit and do some good at the same time. It’s a service called Goodnight Zoom that matches your child with somebody who’s elderly or isolated and gives them a way to read a story together over Zoom. 

How lovely is that?! No, we’re not crying, you’re crying! 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1604 ASK232: What do you think of my high-yield strategy? PLUS: What should I know about Universal Credit? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask232-what-do-you-think-of-my-high-yield-strategy This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two caller questions about strategy and the potential changes to Universal Credit. Our first caller this week is Matt. He’s a fairly new listener who joined us earlier this year, however he’s already got a couple of buy-to-let properties under his belt.  He’s currently in the process of purchasing his next buy-to-let which will be his first property in Liverpool. His strategy is to buy properties with good yields to help build his deposits up. His main aim in the next 10 years is to quit his day job.  So, do Rob & Rob think this is a good strategy? What yield figure should Matt be looking at and how much should he be paying for his properties to achieve it?  The second caller is also called Matt! He’s seen an article on Landlord Today about changes to Universal Credit and the possibility of landlords having rent paid directly to them instead of the money going to tenants who then pay their landlord.  He’s wanting to know what The Robs thoughts are on this topic and how they think it will affect the market.  If it affects the market at all. Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK232: What do you think of my high-yield strategy? PLUS: What should I know about Universal Credit? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two caller questions about strategy and the potential changes to Universal Credit. Our first caller this week is Matt. He’s a fairly new listener who joined us earlier this year, however he’s already got a couple of buy-to-let properties under his belt.  He’s currently in the process of purchasing his next buy-to-let which will be his first property in Liverpool. His strategy is to buy properties with good yields to help build his deposits up. His main aim in the next 10 years is to quit his day job.  So, do Rob & Rob think this is a good strategy? What yield figure should Matt be looking at and how much should he be paying for his properties to achieve it?  The second caller is also called Matt! He’s seen an article on Landlord Today about changes to Universal Credit and the possibility of landlords having rent paid directly to them instead of the money going to tenants who then pay their landlord.  He’s wanting to know what The Robs thoughts are on this topic and how they think it will affect the market.  If it affects the market at all. Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two caller questions about strategy and the potential changes to Universal Credit.

Our first caller this week is Matt. He’s a fairly new listener who joined us earlier this year, however he’s already got a couple of buy-to-let properties under his belt. 

He’s currently in the process of purchasing his next buy-to-let which will be his first property in Liverpool. His strategy is to buy properties with good yields to help build his deposits up. His main aim in the next 10 years is to quit his day job. 

So, do Rob & Rob think this is a good strategy? What yield figure should Matt be looking at and how much should he be paying for his properties to achieve it? 

The second caller is also called Matt! He’s seen an article on Landlord Today about changes to Universal Credit and the possibility of landlords having rent paid directly to them instead of the money going to tenants who then pay their landlord. 

He’s wanting to know what The Robs thoughts are on this topic and how they think it will affect the market. 

If it affects the market at all.

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 514 Market update: 17 April 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-17-april-2020 Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  This week Rob B is feeling a bit more positive than he has in past weeks. He may have seemed positive on the podcast when laying out what The Robs think might happen, but now we’re starting to see evidence.  One thing that’s been a positive this week is that it’s been a lot easier to get in touch with developers. Simply because they’ve now got more time on their hands.  Some may argue that it’s because they’re getting desperate and whilst some are desperate, there’s some good deals coming to light. Another positive is that it appears that finance is still available and mortgage products are coming back on the market. Hurrah! So although the property market is currently on hold, the fact that lenders are still willing to lend means it’s not a case of if the property market picks back up, it’s a matter of when.  The Robs are also discussing what they think is the best way for us to come out of this with a strong economy. Will you agree with them?  Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:10:25 -0000 Market update: 17 April 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  This week Rob B is feeling a bit more positive than he has in past weeks. He may have seemed positive on the podcast when laying out what The Robs think might happen, but now we’re starting to see evidence.  One thing that’s been a positive this week is that it’s been a lot easier to get in touch with developers. Simply because they’ve now got more time on their hands.  Some may argue that it’s because they’re getting desperate and whilst some are desperate, there’s some good deals coming to light. Another positive is that it appears that finance is still available and mortgage products are coming back on the market. Hurrah! So although the property market is currently on hold, the fact that lenders are still willing to lend means it’s not a case of if the property market picks back up, it’s a matter of when.  The Robs are also discussing what they think is the best way for us to come out of this with a strong economy. Will you agree with them?  Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. 

This week Rob B is feeling a bit more positive than he has in past weeks. He may have seemed positive on the podcast when laying out what The Robs think might happen, but now we’re starting to see evidence. 

One thing that’s been a positive this week is that it’s been a lot easier to get in touch with developers. Simply because they’ve now got more time on their hands. 

Some may argue that it’s because they’re getting desperate and whilst some are desperate, there’s some good deals coming to light.

Another positive is that it appears that finance is still available and mortgage products are coming back on the market. Hurrah!

So although the property market is currently on hold, the fact that lenders are still willing to lend means it’s not a case of if the property market picks back up, it’s a matter of when. 

The Robs are also discussing what they think is the best way for us to come out of this with a strong economy. Will you agree with them? 

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 949 TPP370: 4 property investors give us millions to spend! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp370-bumper-ask-r-r Rob & Rob are back again this week for a slightly different episode of The Property Podcast. Today they’re advising four different investors on how they should spend their money. We’re always asked for advice by aspiring and experienced property investors on how best to invest their money.  And now (possibly more than ever), investors seem a tad confused on where they should be putting their money, if anywhere at all!  All of the investors you’ll hear from today are at the start of their journey with different strategies and different sums of money to start with, but ultimately they want to know how best to invest in the current climate.  So, here are the four different scenarios we’ll be looking at on today’s podcast: James - he has £10,000 in a government Help to Buy ISA and is looking to either move out of his parents house and continue to save for his first buy-to-let, or withdraw the money from his ISA and take the penalty hit to use that money to invest in his first property whilst still living at home. Jay - he’s looking at buy-to-let properties in Salford Crescent and really likes the look of high-rise living in Manchester. Jay has an inheritance that he’s wanting to make the most of by putting it into property and would like Rob & Rob’s advice. Our third caller has a cash pot of £200,000 but is wanting a return of around 40% on his investments per year, but on an income basis. He’s looking at going down the buy-refurb-refinance strategy to try and pull money out after the refurbs. The fourth and final caller is wanting to know how The Robs would invest £3 million and what strategy would they use? He’s not bothered if it’s in the UK or overseas, but in terms of buy-to-let property he’s wondering if Rob & Rob would be more likely to go down the smaller, lower cost property route or go for more mid range and larger properties.  We all know how much Rob & Rob love talking goals and strategies with people and this is a great episode to do just that.  You may be in a similar situation to these four callers, or just be listening for a nosey. So what do The Robs think they should do?  Tune in to find out.   In the news this week, we’ve got not one news story but two! The first is more of a reminder to all property investors that changes to Capital Gains Tax are now in effect. So now if you sell a property and have Capital Gains Tax to pay, you only have 30 days to submit your application.  The second news story comes from an email that Rob D received around mortgage holidays and the rumour that it could potentially affect your ability to get lending if you take a mortgage holiday. At first that’s all it was, a rumour, but now it’s come to light that one mortgage lender in particular is not allowing mortgage holidays and will not accept your application if you have already taken out a mortgage holiday.    This week’s Hub Extra resource is from Money Saving Expert. They’ve put together a list of really useful resources that you normally have to pay for, but the companies that provide them have made them free whilst we’re in lockdown and everyone is looking for something to do.  There’s all kinds of things for you to sink your teeth into; from kids activities to guitar lessons. So maybe take a look and see if you fancy learning something new.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP370: 4 property investors give us millions to spend! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week for a slightly different episode of The Property Podcast. Today they’re advising four different investors on how they should spend their money. We’re always asked for advice by aspiring and experienced property investors on how best to invest their money.  And now (possibly more than ever), investors seem a tad confused on where they should be putting their money, if anywhere at all!  All of the investors you’ll hear from today are at the start of their journey with different strategies and different sums of money to start with, but ultimately they want to know how best to invest in the current climate.  So, here are the four different scenarios we’ll be looking at on today’s podcast: James - he has £10,000 in a government Help to Buy ISA and is looking to either move out of his parents house and continue to save for his first buy-to-let, or withdraw the money from his ISA and take the penalty hit to use that money to invest in his first property whilst still living at home. Jay - he’s looking at buy-to-let properties in Salford Crescent and really likes the look of high-rise living in Manchester. Jay has an inheritance that he’s wanting to make the most of by putting it into property and would like Rob & Rob’s advice. Our third caller has a cash pot of £200,000 but is wanting a return of around 40% on his investments per year, but on an income basis. He’s looking at going down the buy-refurb-refinance strategy to try and pull money out after the refurbs. The fourth and final caller is wanting to know how The Robs would invest £3 million and what strategy would they use? He’s not bothered if it’s in the UK or overseas, but in terms of buy-to-let property he’s wondering if Rob & Rob would be more likely to go down the smaller, lower cost property route or go for more mid range and larger properties.  We all know how much Rob & Rob love talking goals and strategies with people and this is a great episode to do just that.  You may be in a similar situation to these four callers, or just be listening for a nosey. So what do The Robs think they should do?  Tune in to find out.   In the news this week, we’ve got not one news story but two! The first is more of a reminder to all property investors that changes to Capital Gains Tax are now in effect. So now if you sell a property and have Capital Gains Tax to pay, you only have 30 days to submit your application.  The second news story comes from an email that Rob D received around mortgage holidays and the rumour that it could potentially affect your ability to get lending if you take a mortgage holiday. At first that’s all it was, a rumour, but now it’s come to light that one mortgage lender in particular is not allowing mortgage holidays and will not accept your application if you have already taken out a mortgage holiday.    This week’s Hub Extra resource is from Money Saving Expert. They’ve put together a list of really useful resources that you normally have to pay for, but the companies that provide them have made them free whilst we’re in lockdown and everyone is looking for something to do.  There’s all kinds of things for you to sink your teeth into; from kids activities to guitar lessons. So maybe take a look and see if you fancy learning something new.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week for a slightly different episode of The Property Podcast. Today they’re advising four different investors on how they should spend their money.

We’re always asked for advice by aspiring and experienced property investors on how best to invest their money. 

And now (possibly more than ever), investors seem a tad confused on where they should be putting their money, if anywhere at all! 

All of the investors you’ll hear from today are at the start of their journey with different strategies and different sums of money to start with, but ultimately they want to know how best to invest in the current climate. 

So, here are the four different scenarios we’ll be looking at on today’s podcast:

  1. James - he has £10,000 in a government Help to Buy ISA and is looking to either move out of his parents house and continue to save for his first buy-to-let, or withdraw the money from his ISA and take the penalty hit to use that money to invest in his first property whilst still living at home.

  2. Jay - he’s looking at buy-to-let properties in Salford Crescent and really likes the look of high-rise living in Manchester. Jay has an inheritance that he’s wanting to make the most of by putting it into property and would like Rob & Rob’s advice.

  3. Our third caller has a cash pot of £200,000 but is wanting a return of around 40% on his investments per year, but on an income basis. He’s looking at going down the buy-refurb-refinance strategy to try and pull money out after the refurbs.

  4. The fourth and final caller is wanting to know how The Robs would invest £3 million and what strategy would they use? He’s not bothered if it’s in the UK or overseas, but in terms of buy-to-let property he’s wondering if Rob & Rob would be more likely to go down the smaller, lower cost property route or go for more mid range and larger properties. 

We all know how much Rob & Rob love talking goals and strategies with people and this is a great episode to do just that. 

You may be in a similar situation to these four callers, or just be listening for a nosey. So what do The Robs think they should do? 

Tune in to find out.

 

In the news this week, we’ve got not one news story but two! The first is more of a reminder to all property investors that changes to Capital Gains Tax are now in effect. So now if you sell a property and have Capital Gains Tax to pay, you only have 30 days to submit your application. 

The second news story comes from an email that Rob D received around mortgage holidays and the rumour that it could potentially affect your ability to get lending if you take a mortgage holiday. At first that’s all it was, a rumour, but now it’s come to light that one mortgage lender in particular is not allowing mortgage holidays and will not accept your application if you have already taken out a mortgage holiday. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra resource is from Money Saving Expert. They’ve put together a list of really useful resources that you normally have to pay for, but the companies that provide them have made them free whilst we’re in lockdown and everyone is looking for something to do. 

There’s all kinds of things for you to sink your teeth into; from kids activities to guitar lessons. So maybe take a look and see if you fancy learning something new.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1413 ASK231: How has the Coronavirus affected Rob & Rob's portfolios? PLUS: Should I take a mortgage holiday? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask231-how-has-the-coronavirus-affected-rob-robs-p The Robs are back again this week answering more Coronavirus related questions - and it’s a bit of a personal one.  How has the coronavirus affected Rob & Robs personal property portfolios? Well, Rob B has a vacant property whilst Rob D has one tenant who hasn’t paid their rent or been in touch with the letting agent to say why, or try and come to some arrangement.  Are Rob & Rob panicking? What do they plan on doing?  The second question we’ve been getting a lot is on buy-to-let mortgage payment holidays. Should you be taking up the government offer of a mortgage payment break?  We’ve discussed mortgage holidays before on the podcast, but this time The Robs are discussing why you should only take a mortgage holiday if you absolutely need to. Why? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK231: How has the Coronavirus affected Rob & Rob's portfolios? PLUS: Should I take a mortgage holiday? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs are back again this week answering more Coronavirus related questions - and it’s a bit of a personal one.  How has the coronavirus affected Rob & Robs personal property portfolios? Well, Rob B has a vacant property whilst Rob D has one tenant who hasn’t paid their rent or been in touch with the letting agent to say why, or try and come to some arrangement.  Are Rob & Rob panicking? What do they plan on doing?  The second question we’ve been getting a lot is on buy-to-let mortgage payment holidays. Should you be taking up the government offer of a mortgage payment break?  We’ve discussed mortgage holidays before on the podcast, but this time The Robs are discussing why you should only take a mortgage holiday if you absolutely need to. Why? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs are back again this week answering more Coronavirus related questions - and it’s a bit of a personal one. 

How has the coronavirus affected Rob & Robs personal property portfolios?

Well, Rob B has a vacant property whilst Rob D has one tenant who hasn’t paid their rent or been in touch with the letting agent to say why, or try and come to some arrangement. 

Are Rob & Rob panicking? What do they plan on doing? 

The second question we’ve been getting a lot is on buy-to-let mortgage payment holidays. Should you be taking up the government offer of a mortgage payment break? 

We’ve discussed mortgage holidays before on the podcast, but this time The Robs are discussing why you should only take a mortgage holiday if you absolutely need to.

Why? Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 364 Market update: 10 April 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-10-april-2020 Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  This week the property market has been a bit quiet, which isn’t always a bad thing. Nobody seems to be panicking when it comes to buying and selling, and they’re certainly not slashing prices either.  However, we’ve said many times that there will be deals to be made for those that need to sell their property sooner rather than later. And despite many holding out to see if prices would drop, there aren’t any indications of this happening right now. One thing Rob & Rob have noticed however, is a change in rental prices. Many landlords are taking their chances with reduced rents rather than no rents at all - which is a wise move.  Rob & Rob have also been doing a fair bit of reading this week, and Rob B has been reading up on the history (and the value of gold) after making a small investment himself.  So, what did he find out and how did his gold investment do? Well you’ll have to tune in to find out the answers - it’s actually pretty interesting.  Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week! P.S See if you can spot the mistake in this week's episode.... the lockdown is clearly having an affect on one Rob in particular!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Market update: 10 April 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  This week the property market has been a bit quiet, which isn’t always a bad thing. Nobody seems to be panicking when it comes to buying and selling, and they’re certainly not slashing prices either.  However, we’ve said many times that there will be deals to be made for those that need to sell their property sooner rather than later. And despite many holding out to see if prices would drop, there aren’t any indications of this happening right now. One thing Rob & Rob have noticed however, is a change in rental prices. Many landlords are taking their chances with reduced rents rather than no rents at all - which is a wise move.  Rob & Rob have also been doing a fair bit of reading this week, and Rob B has been reading up on the history (and the value of gold) after making a small investment himself.  So, what did he find out and how did his gold investment do? Well you’ll have to tune in to find out the answers - it’s actually pretty interesting.  Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week! P.S See if you can spot the mistake in this week's episode.... the lockdown is clearly having an affect on one Rob in particular!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. 

This week the property market has been a bit quiet, which isn’t always a bad thing. Nobody seems to be panicking when it comes to buying and selling, and they’re certainly not slashing prices either. 

However, we’ve said many times that there will be deals to be made for those that need to sell their property sooner rather than later. And despite many holding out to see if prices would drop, there aren’t any indications of this happening right now.

One thing Rob & Rob have noticed however, is a change in rental prices. Many landlords are taking their chances with reduced rents rather than no rents at all - which is a wise move. 

Rob & Rob have also been doing a fair bit of reading this week, and Rob B has been reading up on the history (and the value of gold) after making a small investment himself. 

So, what did he find out and how did his gold investment do? Well you’ll have to tune in to find out the answers - it’s actually pretty interesting. 

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

P.S See if you can spot the mistake in this week's episode.... the lockdown is clearly having an affect on one Rob in particular!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 808 TPP369: Coronavirus: Should I pull out of my deal? Is it crazy to buy right now? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp369-coronavirus-should-i-pull-out-of-my-deal-is The Robs are back again this week with more Coronavirus talk. As you know, the world is still a little bit of a mess at the moment and that’s left people feeling skeptical. So, two questions that we’ve heard an awful lot over the past couple of weeks are ‘should I pull out of this deal?’ and ‘would I be stupid to invest right now?’  Well, this week Rob & Rob are going to clear things up on whether you should be walking away and avoiding investing in property right now.  The guys are going to be looking at three different scenarios:  You’ve already exchanged on a property - should you complete on it? You’ve agreed the purchase of a property, but you haven’t exchanged yet You’ve been planning to invest and have been actively looking, so what should you do? Should you continue or put your plans on hold? Chances are you probably fall into one of these categories, so this will be a cracking episode for you to listen to.    This week’s Hub Extra isn’t a specific tool or app, it’s more of a lifestyle improvement, and that’s an input audit.  The Robs find it useful to do this every now and again, but even more so at the moment. What information are you taking in at the minute? Have an audit of that. There’s a lot of negativity floating around right now and a lot of that might not even be true, but it certainly won’t be useful or helpful to you. So just be careful of what information you’re taking in, especially with social media.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP369: Coronavirus: Should I pull out of my deal? Is it crazy to buy right now? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs are back again this week with more Coronavirus talk. As you know, the world is still a little bit of a mess at the moment and that’s left people feeling skeptical. So, two questions that we’ve heard an awful lot over the past couple of weeks are ‘should I pull out of this deal?’ and ‘would I be stupid to invest right now?’  Well, this week Rob & Rob are going to clear things up on whether you should be walking away and avoiding investing in property right now.  The guys are going to be looking at three different scenarios:  You’ve already exchanged on a property - should you complete on it? You’ve agreed the purchase of a property, but you haven’t exchanged yet You’ve been planning to invest and have been actively looking, so what should you do? Should you continue or put your plans on hold? Chances are you probably fall into one of these categories, so this will be a cracking episode for you to listen to.    This week’s Hub Extra isn’t a specific tool or app, it’s more of a lifestyle improvement, and that’s an input audit.  The Robs find it useful to do this every now and again, but even more so at the moment. What information are you taking in at the minute? Have an audit of that. There’s a lot of negativity floating around right now and a lot of that might not even be true, but it certainly won’t be useful or helpful to you. So just be careful of what information you’re taking in, especially with social media.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs are back again this week with more Coronavirus talk. As you know, the world is still a little bit of a mess at the moment and that’s left people feeling skeptical.

So, two questions that we’ve heard an awful lot over the past couple of weeks are ‘should I pull out of this deal?’ and ‘would I be stupid to invest right now?’ 

Well, this week Rob & Rob are going to clear things up on whether you should be walking away and avoiding investing in property right now. 

The guys are going to be looking at three different scenarios: 

  1. You’ve already exchanged on a property - should you complete on it?
  2. You’ve agreed the purchase of a property, but you haven’t exchanged yet
  3. You’ve been planning to invest and have been actively looking, so what should you do? Should you continue or put your plans on hold?

Chances are you probably fall into one of these categories, so this will be a cracking episode for you to listen to. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra isn’t a specific tool or app, it’s more of a lifestyle improvement, and that’s an input audit. 

The Robs find it useful to do this every now and again, but even more so at the moment. What information are you taking in at the minute? Have an audit of that. There’s a lot of negativity floating around right now and a lot of that might not even be true, but it certainly won’t be useful or helpful to you.

So just be careful of what information you’re taking in, especially with social media.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1631 ASK230: Should I buy in the city centre or further out? PLUS: Any sourcing tips? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask230-should-i-buy-in-the-city-centre-or-further It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. And this time, they’re not Coronavirus related questions. Wahoo!  So, first up this week we’ve got Richard. He’s watched our video and listened to our podcast episode on The Robs’ 2020 property hotspots and is wondering if Rob & Rob favour city centre apartments as opposed to other investment types outside of a city centre.  Now Rob & Rob don’t necessarily prefer one or the other, or invest in just city centre locations themselves. But the advice they’re about to give to Richard is weighing up the pros and cons of both.  Our second caller this week is Steve and he’s been investing on and off for around 15 years now. He’s now looking to get into the sourcing department to be able to source properties for himself and clients.  He’s spotted a city that he wants to focus on, but is finding it difficult and time consuming trying to find a town within that city that ticks all the boxes.  So, what tips and tricks can The Robs share with Steve?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK230: Should I buy in the city centre or further out? PLUS: Any sourcing tips? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. And this time, they’re not Coronavirus related questions. Wahoo!  So, first up this week we’ve got Richard. He’s watched our video and listened to our podcast episode on The Robs’ 2020 property hotspots and is wondering if Rob & Rob favour city centre apartments as opposed to other investment types outside of a city centre.  Now Rob & Rob don’t necessarily prefer one or the other, or invest in just city centre locations themselves. But the advice they’re about to give to Richard is weighing up the pros and cons of both.  Our second caller this week is Steve and he’s been investing on and off for around 15 years now. He’s now looking to get into the sourcing department to be able to source properties for himself and clients.  He’s spotted a city that he wants to focus on, but is finding it difficult and time consuming trying to find a town within that city that ticks all the boxes.  So, what tips and tricks can The Robs share with Steve?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. And this time, they’re not Coronavirus related questions. Wahoo! 

So, first up this week we’ve got Richard. He’s watched our video and listened to our podcast episode on The Robs’ 2020 property hotspots and is wondering if Rob & Rob favour city centre apartments as opposed to other investment types outside of a city centre. 

Now Rob & Rob don’t necessarily prefer one or the other, or invest in just city centre locations themselves. But the advice they’re about to give to Richard is weighing up the pros and cons of both. 

Our second caller this week is Steve and he’s been investing on and off for around 15 years now. He’s now looking to get into the sourcing department to be able to source properties for himself and clients. 

He’s spotted a city that he wants to focus on, but is finding it difficult and time consuming trying to find a town within that city that ticks all the boxes. 

So, what tips and tricks can The Robs share with Steve? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 420 Market update: 3 April 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-3-april-2020 Rob & Rob are back again today with another Friday market update for you.  The stock market is still changing week on week. Yes, it has slowed down with how aggressive it’s changing, but compared to last week, it’s down again. One that caught Rob B’s eye especially was Taylor Wimpey. A month ago it was 2.13 and today it’s 1.06 - which is mind blowing! It’s hard to believe it’s now worth half of what it was a month ago.  So the question is now, will it just go up from here and work it’s way back up to where it was? Or will it go down even further before it goes up again?  Now whilst the stock market may be too volatile to invest in right now, the good news is that property seems like a very good option.  Why? Well you’ll have to tune in to find that out as Rob & Rob start discussing the topic of trading property through a property fund. They’re also talking about what’s happening internally at Property Hub and giving you an insight into what we’ve been up to this week. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:08:57 -0000 Market update: 3 April 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again today with another Friday market update for you.  The stock market is still changing week on week. Yes, it has slowed down with how aggressive it’s changing, but compared to last week, it’s down again. One that caught Rob B’s eye especially was Taylor Wimpey. A month ago it was 2.13 and today it’s 1.06 - which is mind blowing! It’s hard to believe it’s now worth half of what it was a month ago.  So the question is now, will it just go up from here and work it’s way back up to where it was? Or will it go down even further before it goes up again?  Now whilst the stock market may be too volatile to invest in right now, the good news is that property seems like a very good option.  Why? Well you’ll have to tune in to find that out as Rob & Rob start discussing the topic of trading property through a property fund. They’re also talking about what’s happening internally at Property Hub and giving you an insight into what we’ve been up to this week. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!   We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again today with another Friday market update for you. 

The stock market is still changing week on week. Yes, it has slowed down with how aggressive it’s changing, but compared to last week, it’s down again. One that caught Rob B’s eye especially was Taylor Wimpey. A month ago it was 2.13 and today it’s 1.06 - which is mind blowing! It’s hard to believe it’s now worth half of what it was a month ago. 

So the question is now, will it just go up from here and work it’s way back up to where it was? Or will it go down even further before it goes up again? 

Now whilst the stock market may be too volatile to invest in right now, the good news is that property seems like a very good option. 

Why? Well you’ll have to tune in to find that out as Rob & Rob start discussing the topic of trading property through a property fund.

They’re also talking about what’s happening internally at Property Hub and giving you an insight into what we’ve been up to this week.

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1070 TPP368: Coronavirus: Property insiders share what's really happening https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp368-coronavirus-property-insiders-share-whats-r This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are talking to property experts and going behind the scenes to gain insight on how Coronavirus is impacting the property industry.  They’ll be talking to a property sourcer, a lettings manager and an investment consultant, and diving into what’s happening in their worlds right now.  And of course, they’re all experts from our own teams. Some people who might be new to The Property Podcast might not know that we have a number of businesses under the one roof including lettings, invest, tax and homes. So, this is your chance to hear from the best of the best, and hear first hand on how Coronavirus is affecting team Property Hub.   In the news this week, we’ve actually got two positive news stories for you, can you believe it?!  The first is about mortgage holidays for buy-to-let investors, specifically those who invest in limited companies. And it’s good news! You are eligible for the mortgage holiday scheme, just like those who have bought in their personal name. That’s actually always been the case, there was just a bit of misunderstanding around it.  The second piece of good news is around the length of mortgage offers. Across the country there are a number of people who have exchanged on a property but it’s incredibly difficult for them to complete on them for logistical reasons and people are no longer allowed to move homes. The good news is that mortgage lenders are allowing 3 month extensions on mortgage agreements so you don’t have to worry about them expiring before you can complete.    Our Hub Extra this week is one we’ve mentioned previously in our Hub Extra email, and it’s Disney+. We all know Rob B is a huge Disney fan so we’re struggling to figure out if he’s subscribed for himself or his family. But what we do know is that a number of the Property Hub team have also been enjoying the classic (and remakes of) Disney movies.  So if you haven’t subscribed to it yet, why not try the 7 day free trial and maybe watch some of your favourite Disney movies as many times as you’d like? We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0000 TPP368: Coronavirus: Property insiders share what's really happening full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are talking to property experts and going behind the scenes to gain insight on how Coronavirus is impacting the property industry.  They’ll be talking to a property sourcer, a lettings manager and an investment consultant, and diving into what’s happening in their worlds right now.  And of course, they’re all experts from our own teams. Some people who might be new to The Property Podcast might not know that we have a number of businesses under the one roof including lettings, invest, tax and homes. So, this is your chance to hear from the best of the best, and hear first hand on how Coronavirus is affecting team Property Hub.   In the news this week, we’ve actually got two positive news stories for you, can you believe it?!  The first is about mortgage holidays for buy-to-let investors, specifically those who invest in limited companies. And it’s good news! You are eligible for the mortgage holiday scheme, just like those who have bought in their personal name. That’s actually always been the case, there was just a bit of misunderstanding around it.  The second piece of good news is around the length of mortgage offers. Across the country there are a number of people who have exchanged on a property but it’s incredibly difficult for them to complete on them for logistical reasons and people are no longer allowed to move homes. The good news is that mortgage lenders are allowing 3 month extensions on mortgage agreements so you don’t have to worry about them expiring before you can complete.    Our Hub Extra this week is one we’ve mentioned previously in our Hub Extra email, and it’s Disney+. We all know Rob B is a huge Disney fan so we’re struggling to figure out if he’s subscribed for himself or his family. But what we do know is that a number of the Property Hub team have also been enjoying the classic (and remakes of) Disney movies.  So if you haven’t subscribed to it yet, why not try the 7 day free trial and maybe watch some of your favourite Disney movies as many times as you’d like? We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are talking to property experts and going behind the scenes to gain insight on how Coronavirus is impacting the property industry. 

They’ll be talking to a property sourcer, a lettings manager and an investment consultant, and diving into what’s happening in their worlds right now. 

And of course, they’re all experts from our own teams. Some people who might be new to The Property Podcast might not know that we have a number of businesses under the one roof including lettings, invest, tax and homes.

So, this is your chance to hear from the best of the best, and hear first hand on how Coronavirus is affecting team Property Hub.

 

In the news this week, we’ve actually got two positive news stories for you, can you believe it?! 

The first is about mortgage holidays for buy-to-let investors, specifically those who invest in limited companies. And it’s good news! You are eligible for the mortgage holiday scheme, just like those who have bought in their personal name. That’s actually always been the case, there was just a bit of misunderstanding around it. 

The second piece of good news is around the length of mortgage offers. Across the country there are a number of people who have exchanged on a property but it’s incredibly difficult for them to complete on them for logistical reasons and people are no longer allowed to move homes. The good news is that mortgage lenders are allowing 3 month extensions on mortgage agreements so you don’t have to worry about them expiring before you can complete. 

 

Our Hub Extra this week is one we’ve mentioned previously in our Hub Extra email, and it’s Disney+. We all know Rob B is a huge Disney fan so we’re struggling to figure out if he’s subscribed for himself or his family. But what we do know is that a number of the Property Hub team have also been enjoying the classic (and remakes of) Disney movies. 

So if you haven’t subscribed to it yet, why not try the 7 day free trial and maybe watch some of your favourite Disney movies as many times as you’d like?

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1739 ASK229: Should I look for a new mortgage offer now interest rates have fallen? PLUS: How can I help my tenants during this crisis? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask229-should-i-look-for-a-new-mortgage-offer-now It’s Tuesday which only means one thing, another episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  As ‘Coronavirus’ is the word on everyone’s lips right now, there’ll be no surprise to learn that this has spurred many Ask Rob & Rob questions this week - we’ve literally been inundated!  The main question we’ve been asked is around mortgages and the (very) low interest rates we have right now.  Is now the time to be looking for a new mortgage offer now interest rates have been knocked down? The answer might not be what you were expecting - but there’s good reason for that. You’ll have to listen to find out.  The second question is ‘how can you help your tenants during this pandemic?’ Businesses are laying off. The economy is suffering. And you still have bills to pay.  So how can you help a tenant in need? Tune in to find out how you can do your bit. Sit back, relax and have a nice cuppa while Rob & Rob keep you updated on the most asked questions during this time of need.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0000 ASK229: Should I look for a new mortgage offer now interest rates have fallen? PLUS: How can I help my tenants during this crisis? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday which only means one thing, another episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  As ‘Coronavirus’ is the word on everyone’s lips right now, there’ll be no surprise to learn that this has spurred many Ask Rob & Rob questions this week - we’ve literally been inundated!  The main question we’ve been asked is around mortgages and the (very) low interest rates we have right now.  Is now the time to be looking for a new mortgage offer now interest rates have been knocked down? The answer might not be what you were expecting - but there’s good reason for that. You’ll have to listen to find out.  The second question is ‘how can you help your tenants during this pandemic?’ Businesses are laying off. The economy is suffering. And you still have bills to pay.  So how can you help a tenant in need? Tune in to find out how you can do your bit. Sit back, relax and have a nice cuppa while Rob & Rob keep you updated on the most asked questions during this time of need.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday which only means one thing, another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 

As ‘Coronavirus’ is the word on everyone’s lips right now, there’ll be no surprise to learn that this has spurred many Ask Rob & Rob questions this week - we’ve literally been inundated! 

The main question we’ve been asked is around mortgages and the (very) low interest rates we have right now. 

Is now the time to be looking for a new mortgage offer now interest rates have been knocked down?

The answer might not be what you were expecting - but there’s good reason for that. You’ll have to listen to find out. 

The second question is ‘how can you help your tenants during this pandemic?’

Businesses are laying off. The economy is suffering. And you still have bills to pay. 

So how can you help a tenant in need?

Tune in to find out how you can do your bit.

Sit back, relax and have a nice cuppa while Rob & Rob keep you updated on the most asked questions during this time of need. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 499 Market update: 27 March 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-27-march-2020 Rob & Rob are back again today with another Friday market update for you.  Whilst this week has been a bit of a whirlwind with positives and negatives throughout the media, there were still some headlines The Robs thought needed clearing up. Apparently, the government has put the housing market on hold.  But surprise, surprise… this isn’t the case.  What they’re actually doing is offering advice on buying and selling a property in the current circumstances.  It’s also been said that banks are putting a stop to mortgage lending.  Again, not quite the full story.  This isn’t down to the fact that the banks have no money or are expecting property prices to plummet like some may think. It’s actually due to the fact that they’re overwhelmed by the amount of people applying for mortgage holidays and they’ve had to move their call centres to working from home.  Plus, they can’t have surveyors going out to value properties which obviously puts a delay on things.  So, as well as proving the scaremongering headlines wrong, here’s what else you can expect to hear on today’s episode: How we’ve adapted our business in the face of what’s going on How we’ve still been working on deals Why now is a great time for property investors A look at current stock market And to end on a lighter note, whilst there’s a lot of negativity going around, there’s also a huge sense of community and togetherness which is a lot stronger than anything that could ever break us. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week! We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:40:16 -0000 Market update: 27 March 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again today with another Friday market update for you.  Whilst this week has been a bit of a whirlwind with positives and negatives throughout the media, there were still some headlines The Robs thought needed clearing up. Apparently, the government has put the housing market on hold.  But surprise, surprise… this isn’t the case.  What they’re actually doing is offering advice on buying and selling a property in the current circumstances.  It’s also been said that banks are putting a stop to mortgage lending.  Again, not quite the full story.  This isn’t down to the fact that the banks have no money or are expecting property prices to plummet like some may think. It’s actually due to the fact that they’re overwhelmed by the amount of people applying for mortgage holidays and they’ve had to move their call centres to working from home.  Plus, they can’t have surveyors going out to value properties which obviously puts a delay on things.  So, as well as proving the scaremongering headlines wrong, here’s what else you can expect to hear on today’s episode: How we’ve adapted our business in the face of what’s going on How we’ve still been working on deals Why now is a great time for property investors A look at current stock market And to end on a lighter note, whilst there’s a lot of negativity going around, there’s also a huge sense of community and togetherness which is a lot stronger than anything that could ever break us. Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week! We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again today with another Friday market update for you. 

Whilst this week has been a bit of a whirlwind with positives and negatives throughout the media, there were still some headlines The Robs thought needed clearing up.

Apparently, the government has put the housing market on hold. 

But surprise, surprise… this isn’t the case. 

What they’re actually doing is offering advice on buying and selling a property in the current circumstances. 

It’s also been said that banks are putting a stop to mortgage lending. 

Again, not quite the full story. 

This isn’t down to the fact that the banks have no money or are expecting property prices to plummet like some may think. It’s actually due to the fact that they’re overwhelmed by the amount of people applying for mortgage holidays and they’ve had to move their call centres to working from home. 

Plus, they can’t have surveyors going out to value properties which obviously puts a delay on things. 

So, as well as proving the scaremongering headlines wrong, here’s what else you can expect to hear on today’s episode:

  • How we’ve adapted our business in the face of what’s going on
  • How we’ve still been working on deals
  • Why now is a great time for property investors
  • A look at current stock market

And to end on a lighter note, whilst there’s a lot of negativity going around, there’s also a huge sense of community and togetherness which is a lot stronger than anything that could ever break us.

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1851 TPP367: A rational approach to the Coronavirus, and the future of the world https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp367-a-rational-approach-to-the-coronavirus-and It’s another week of The Property Podcast and Rob & Rob are back looking deep into what the future could hold for the long term (not just in property) but for the economy post COVID-19. The whole planet is affected and everyone is talking about it.  Coronavirus.  But today The Robs want to step out of the day-to-day news cycle and look rationally into the situation.  What could potentially happen over the next few months? Right now, the world is pretty much paused, but how will it play out for property in the short and long term?  And does this change where we are in the 18-year property cycle?  It’s so unusual to be in this situation, and we know a lot of people have questions, especially property investors. Full disclosure… This episode isn’t Rob & Rob’s attempt at giving predictions. But you can expect plenty of opinions on this unexpected situation.  Tune in to find out more about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to affect the property market.   And today, we have a news story that's relevant to our podcast…  The Bank of England has cut interest rates again and orders £200 billion to be printed. As coronavirus crisis threatens all, printing new money and cutting interest rates helps the financial system to support activity  There’s so much happening in the market right now due to Coronavirus - it’s been a huge economic shock. Boris Johnson has also promised to protect private renters from eviction by bringing forward legislation to protect them.   And if you’re wondering where this week’s Hub Extra is… there isn’t one. Today we want to bring your attention to our Friday podcast that'll be going ahead for the next few weeks. The Robs will be covering all the market updates every week to keep property investors in the loop.  Things are changing on almost a daily basis right now, so it’s never been more important to stay up to date on property and market news that could affect you.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP367: A rational approach to the Coronavirus, and the future of the world full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s another week of The Property Podcast and Rob & Rob are back looking deep into what the future could hold for the long term (not just in property) but for the economy post COVID-19. The whole planet is affected and everyone is talking about it.  Coronavirus.  But today The Robs want to step out of the day-to-day news cycle and look rationally into the situation.  What could potentially happen over the next few months? Right now, the world is pretty much paused, but how will it play out for property in the short and long term?  And does this change where we are in the 18-year property cycle?  It’s so unusual to be in this situation, and we know a lot of people have questions, especially property investors. Full disclosure… This episode isn’t Rob & Rob’s attempt at giving predictions. But you can expect plenty of opinions on this unexpected situation.  Tune in to find out more about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to affect the property market.   And today, we have a news story that's relevant to our podcast…  The Bank of England has cut interest rates again and orders £200 billion to be printed. As coronavirus crisis threatens all, printing new money and cutting interest rates helps the financial system to support activity  There’s so much happening in the market right now due to Coronavirus - it’s been a huge economic shock. Boris Johnson has also promised to protect private renters from eviction by bringing forward legislation to protect them.   And if you’re wondering where this week’s Hub Extra is… there isn’t one. Today we want to bring your attention to our Friday podcast that'll be going ahead for the next few weeks. The Robs will be covering all the market updates every week to keep property investors in the loop.  Things are changing on almost a daily basis right now, so it’s never been more important to stay up to date on property and market news that could affect you.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s another week of The Property Podcast and Rob & Rob are back looking deep into what the future could hold for the long term (not just in property) but for the economy post COVID-19.

The whole planet is affected and everyone is talking about it. 

Coronavirus. 

But today The Robs want to step out of the day-to-day news cycle and look rationally into the situation. 

What could potentially happen over the next few months? Right now, the world is pretty much paused, but how will it play out for property in the short and long term? 

And does this change where we are in the 18-year property cycle? 

It’s so unusual to be in this situation, and we know a lot of people have questions, especially property investors.

Full disclosure… This episode isn’t Rob & Rob’s attempt at giving predictions. But you can expect plenty of opinions on this unexpected situation. 

Tune in to find out more about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to affect the property market.

 

And today, we have a news story that's relevant to our podcast… 

The Bank of England has cut interest rates again and orders £200 billion to be printed. As coronavirus crisis threatens all, printing new money and cutting interest rates helps the financial system to support activity 

There’s so much happening in the market right now due to Coronavirus - it’s been a huge economic shock. Boris Johnson has also promised to protect private renters from eviction by bringing forward legislation to protect them.

 

And if you’re wondering where this week’s Hub Extra is… there isn’t one. Today we want to bring your attention to our Friday podcast that'll be going ahead for the next few weeks. The Robs will be covering all the market updates every week to keep property investors in the loop. 

Things are changing on almost a daily basis right now, so it’s never been more important to stay up to date on property and market news that could affect you. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1212 ASK228: How do mortgage holidays actually work? PLUS: Should I reduce my rent? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask228-how-do-mortgage-holidays-actually-work-plus It’s Tuesday which means it’s another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and they’re changing things up today.  Coronavirus has naturally ramped up the number of questions we’ve been getting through. So Rob & Rob have decided to combine some of the popular ones.  The main question we’ve been asked is around buy-to-let mortgage holidays. There appears to be a fair bit of confusion about how these work.  Rob & Rob have addressed the situation to give property investors a better understanding. Here’s what you can expect them to answer: Can I get multiple mortgage holidays? I have properties with several different lenders, will they all honour it? I’ve got a property that's currently empty between tenants, can I get a mortgage holiday on it? If I take a mortgage holiday do I have to defer the rent to my tenant?    As the demand for letting property right now is likely to drop, should landlords be taking a reduction in rent?    Well…tune in and you’ll find that one out!    With all the negative news going on right now, the Rob’s are always here to answer your questions and keep you updated on the property market.    So sit back, relax and have a nice cuppa while The Robs keep you updated on the most asked questions.  Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK228: How do mortgage holidays actually work? PLUS: Should I reduce my rent? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Tuesday which means it’s another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and they’re changing things up today.  Coronavirus has naturally ramped up the number of questions we’ve been getting through. So Rob & Rob have decided to combine some of the popular ones.  The main question we’ve been asked is around buy-to-let mortgage holidays. There appears to be a fair bit of confusion about how these work.  Rob & Rob have addressed the situation to give property investors a better understanding. Here’s what you can expect them to answer: Can I get multiple mortgage holidays? I have properties with several different lenders, will they all honour it? I’ve got a property that's currently empty between tenants, can I get a mortgage holiday on it? If I take a mortgage holiday do I have to defer the rent to my tenant?    As the demand for letting property right now is likely to drop, should landlords be taking a reduction in rent?    Well…tune in and you’ll find that one out!    With all the negative news going on right now, the Rob’s are always here to answer your questions and keep you updated on the property market.    So sit back, relax and have a nice cuppa while The Robs keep you updated on the most asked questions.  Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Tuesday which means it’s another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and they’re changing things up today. 

Coronavirus has naturally ramped up the number of questions we’ve been getting through. So Rob & Rob have decided to combine some of the popular ones. 

The main question we’ve been asked is around buy-to-let mortgage holidays. There appears to be a fair bit of confusion about how these work. 

Rob & Rob have addressed the situation to give property investors a better understanding. Here’s what you can expect them to answer:

  1. Can I get multiple mortgage holidays? I have properties with several different lenders, will they all honour it?

  2. I’ve got a property that's currently empty between tenants, can I get a mortgage holiday on it?

  3. If I take a mortgage holiday do I have to defer the rent to my tenant? 

 

As the demand for letting property right now is likely to drop, should landlords be taking a reduction in rent? 

 

Well…tune in and you’ll find that one out! 

 

With all the negative news going on right now, the Rob’s are always here to answer your questions and keep you updated on the property market. 

 

So sit back, relax and have a nice cuppa while The Robs keep you updated on the most asked questions. 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 361 Market update: 20 March 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/market-update-20-march-2020 Our world is changing - on almost an hourly basis right now.  The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting people all over the world, so now more than ever, we need to be on the ball with what’s changing, why it’s changing and what the changes mean for the future. So welcome to our new weekly market update! For the past few days, Rob & Rob have been having daily chats and thought they might be helpful for Hubbers to listen to. Not because they have all the answers, but because it might just help others process what’s going on right now.  Today you can expect to hear about: The new measures brought in this week around mortgage holidays for buy-to-let landlords and eviction bans The latest government stimulus and what it means for the economy What effect the Coronavirus is likely to have on property prices A word of warning though…these episodes are unedited so who knows what’s in-store for future updates!  You can also find out today why Rob B is fascinated by quantitative easing and why he thinks we could actually be in prep for a huge boom! Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week! We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:23:00 -0000 Market update: 20 March 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Our world is changing - on almost an hourly basis right now.  The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting people all over the world, so now more than ever, we need to be on the ball with what’s changing, why it’s changing and what the changes mean for the future. So welcome to our new weekly market update! For the past few days, Rob & Rob have been having daily chats and thought they might be helpful for Hubbers to listen to. Not because they have all the answers, but because it might just help others process what’s going on right now.  Today you can expect to hear about: The new measures brought in this week around mortgage holidays for buy-to-let landlords and eviction bans The latest government stimulus and what it means for the economy What effect the Coronavirus is likely to have on property prices A word of warning though…these episodes are unedited so who knows what’s in-store for future updates!  You can also find out today why Rob B is fascinated by quantitative easing and why he thinks we could actually be in prep for a huge boom! Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week! We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Our world is changing - on almost an hourly basis right now. 

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting people all over the world, so now more than ever, we need to be on the ball with what’s changing, why it’s changing and what the changes mean for the future.

So welcome to our new weekly market update!

For the past few days, Rob & Rob have been having daily chats and thought they might be helpful for Hubbers to listen to. Not because they have all the answers, but because it might just help others process what’s going on right now. 

Today you can expect to hear about:

  • The new measures brought in this week around mortgage holidays for buy-to-let landlords and eviction bans
  • The latest government stimulus and what it means for the economy
  • What effect the Coronavirus is likely to have on property prices

A word of warning though…these episodes are unedited so who knows what’s in-store for future updates! 

You can also find out today why Rob B is fascinated by quantitative easing and why he thinks we could actually be in prep for a huge boom!

Enjoy - and we’ll be back next week!

We’d love to hear what you think of our new market updates over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a question you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1074 TPP366: Budget review https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp366-budget-review This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are diving into all things budget as we may have just had the biggest news this year for property investors!  At the moment the headlines are sadly contaminated...but we wanted to make your day a little more positive.We bet most of you are feeling confused with the negative headlines taking centre stage right now, and that’s why Rob & Rob want to give you that little reassurance you need as an investor.  For most, the budget will now be a distant memory in light of the global pandemic we’re having with Coronavirus, However, we thought it wise to cover the big news unveiled by Boris Johnson at his first budget. We were expecting big promises and the budget certainly delivered on that.  Rob & Rob will be digging deep into the budget plans and making sure you know how the budget announcements could affect you as a property investor and how it affects the economy.  You’ll also find out whether The Robs approve or disapprove of the budget and changes - we just can’t hold them back! Tune in to find out more as Rob & Rob get passionate and delve right in to make sure you haven’t missed any important information from the latest big reveal!    And today, instead of a news story, we wanted to give you a treat.  In times of uncertainty, we need more reassurance, right? Well, for the first time in the 7 years we’ve been podcasting, The Robs wanted to treat you to a triple bill!  That’s right...you’ll be getting a third podcast every week for the next few weeks! There’s so much happening in the market at the moment, so much that the Robs want to make sure that you’re all kept in the loop. Were guessing your alarms are already set for our Tuesday and Thursday episodes. So now you can set one for Friday too.    This week’s Hub Extra is an app recommended by Rob B. Insight Timer which is a free guided meditation app. It helps with anxiety, stress and even helps you fall to sleep! Rob really enjoys this and he couldn’t recommend it enough. A mental break is needed sometimes, so take advantage of this free app and let us know how you get on.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP366: Budget review full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are diving into all things budget as we may have just had the biggest news this year for property investors!  At the moment the headlines are sadly contaminated...but we wanted to make your day a little more positive.We bet most of you are feeling confused with the negative headlines taking centre stage right now, and that’s why Rob & Rob want to give you that little reassurance you need as an investor.  For most, the budget will now be a distant memory in light of the global pandemic we’re having with Coronavirus, However, we thought it wise to cover the big news unveiled by Boris Johnson at his first budget. We were expecting big promises and the budget certainly delivered on that.  Rob & Rob will be digging deep into the budget plans and making sure you know how the budget announcements could affect you as a property investor and how it affects the economy.  You’ll also find out whether The Robs approve or disapprove of the budget and changes - we just can’t hold them back! Tune in to find out more as Rob & Rob get passionate and delve right in to make sure you haven’t missed any important information from the latest big reveal!    And today, instead of a news story, we wanted to give you a treat.  In times of uncertainty, we need more reassurance, right? Well, for the first time in the 7 years we’ve been podcasting, The Robs wanted to treat you to a triple bill!  That’s right...you’ll be getting a third podcast every week for the next few weeks! There’s so much happening in the market at the moment, so much that the Robs want to make sure that you’re all kept in the loop. Were guessing your alarms are already set for our Tuesday and Thursday episodes. So now you can set one for Friday too.    This week’s Hub Extra is an app recommended by Rob B. Insight Timer which is a free guided meditation app. It helps with anxiety, stress and even helps you fall to sleep! Rob really enjoys this and he couldn’t recommend it enough. A mental break is needed sometimes, so take advantage of this free app and let us know how you get on.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are diving into all things budget as we may have just had the biggest news this year for property investors! 

At the moment the headlines are sadly contaminated...but we wanted to make your day a little more positive.We bet most of you are feeling confused with the negative headlines taking centre stage right now, and that’s why Rob & Rob want to give you that little reassurance you need as an investor. 

For most, the budget will now be a distant memory in light of the global pandemic we’re having with Coronavirus, However, we thought it wise to cover the big news unveiled by Boris Johnson at his first budget.

We were expecting big promises and the budget certainly delivered on that. 

Rob & Rob will be digging deep into the budget plans and making sure you know how the budget announcements could affect you as a property investor and how it affects the economy. 

You’ll also find out whether The Robs approve or disapprove of the budget and changes - we just can’t hold them back!

Tune in to find out more as Rob & Rob get passionate and delve right in to make sure you haven’t missed any important information from the latest big reveal! 

 

And today, instead of a news story, we wanted to give you a treat. 

In times of uncertainty, we need more reassurance, right? Well, for the first time in the 7 years we’ve been podcasting, The Robs wanted to treat you to a triple bill! 

That’s right...you’ll be getting a third podcast every week for the next few weeks!

There’s so much happening in the market at the moment, so much that the Robs want to make sure that you’re all kept in the loop. Were guessing your alarms are already set for our Tuesday and Thursday episodes. So now you can set one for Friday too. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is an app recommended by Rob B. Insight Timer which is a free guided meditation app. It helps with anxiety, stress and even helps you fall to sleep! Rob really enjoys this and he couldn’t recommend it enough. A mental break is needed sometimes, so take advantage of this free app and let us know how you get on.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 874 ASK227: How will Coronavirus affect the property market? PLUS Major Podcast Update https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask227-how-will-coronavirus-affect-the-property-ma This week on Ask Rob & Rob, The Robs are answering an important question we’ve been getting inundated with. How will Coronavirus affect the property market? The question came from Adam, but we’ve had the same question a hundred times over.  There has been an immediate impact on some parts of the market due to Coronavirus - most have been negative, but there are still opportunities to be had.   Rob & Rob will be discussing the change in the property market and covering:  Transactions  Letting your property  Arrears Holiday lettings Can you still invest now?   Don’t worry guys! Hopefully it’ll all blow over soon, but if not you still have Rob & Rob to help you, as from now on they will be treating you to a 3rd weekly podcast!  Every Friday Rob & Rob will be updating you on the property market to keep you in the loop. They want to address exactly what's happening (or what could happen) nobody really knows how long this could go on for..    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK227: How will Coronavirus affect the property market? PLUS Major Podcast Update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, The Robs are answering an important question we’ve been getting inundated with. How will Coronavirus affect the property market? The question came from Adam, but we’ve had the same question a hundred times over.  There has been an immediate impact on some parts of the market due to Coronavirus - most have been negative, but there are still opportunities to be had.   Rob & Rob will be discussing the change in the property market and covering:  Transactions  Letting your property  Arrears Holiday lettings Can you still invest now?   Don’t worry guys! Hopefully it’ll all blow over soon, but if not you still have Rob & Rob to help you, as from now on they will be treating you to a 3rd weekly podcast!  Every Friday Rob & Rob will be updating you on the property market to keep you in the loop. They want to address exactly what's happening (or what could happen) nobody really knows how long this could go on for..    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, The Robs are answering an important question we’ve been getting inundated with. How will Coronavirus affect the property market?

The question came from Adam, but we’ve had the same question a hundred times over. 

There has been an immediate impact on some parts of the market due to Coronavirus - most have been negative, but there are still opportunities to be had.  

Rob & Rob will be discussing the change in the property market and covering: 

  • Transactions 
  • Letting your property 
  • Arrears
  • Holiday lettings
  • Can you still invest now?  

Don’t worry guys! Hopefully it’ll all blow over soon, but if not you still have Rob & Rob to help you, as from now on they will be treating you to a 3rd weekly podcast! 

Every Friday Rob & Rob will be updating you on the property market to keep you in the loop. They want to address exactly what's happening (or what could happen) nobody really knows how long this could go on for.. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 783 TPP365: Don't Get Emotional Over Property https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp365-dont-get-emotional-over-property It’s another week of The Property Podcast, and this week Rob & Rob are giving us the practical tips you need to become a better property investor. Have you been emotional during property investing?  We’d place a bet on most of you feeling at least a little glimmer of emotion. It’s all absolutely normal - that’s what happens when you come across potential risks.  Luckily, The Robs have the tips and tricks to help you with this in today’s podcast episode. Property investing isn’t always a glamorous ride. It can come with some poor decisions, risks and a lot of emotions! But Rob & Rob are here to manage your expectations and tell you some of the common risks that can rear their head throughout the property purchasing process.   Which stages can have risks?  Buying your property  Setting up your property  Owning  Selling your property  These are the main stages where risks can be driven by your emotions. By listening to this episode, you’ve got the perfect opportunity to find out where you can have a chat with yourself before sparking an emotional disaster!  Tune in to find out how you can prevent your emotions getting the best of you now!    We have a great news story to top this fantastic episode off…and of course it involves one of Rob's favorite places! In the news this week a huge new £2 billion project is underway in Liverpool called The Knowledge Quarter which will create a new district. But the impact it will have on the city will be amazing. This project has everyone behind it… including us.  Another project is finally on the way in Liverpool too.. Liverpool waters, a multi-million pound scheme which will transform Liverpool’s waterfront. This is nothing but good news for the city and will be great for the future.    And in other good news… Property Hub Live is now SOLD OUT! If you still hope to come, there’s a waiting list you can pop your name on, just in case any tickets become available… Don’t worry if you can’t attend, we’re planning another one for later in the year!    This week’s Hub Extra is a book recommended by Rob B. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse by Charlie Mackesy. A beautiful book aimed at children, but it could benefit anyone and everyone. This week’s Hub Extra fits in well with the podcast as it's about life lessons and emotions, an unusual recommendation from Rob & Rob, but they were so touched by it that it had to be shared.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP365: Don't Get Emotional Over Property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s another week of The Property Podcast, and this week Rob & Rob are giving us the practical tips you need to become a better property investor. Have you been emotional during property investing?  We’d place a bet on most of you feeling at least a little glimmer of emotion. It’s all absolutely normal - that’s what happens when you come across potential risks.  Luckily, The Robs have the tips and tricks to help you with this in today’s podcast episode. Property investing isn’t always a glamorous ride. It can come with some poor decisions, risks and a lot of emotions! But Rob & Rob are here to manage your expectations and tell you some of the common risks that can rear their head throughout the property purchasing process.   Which stages can have risks?  Buying your property  Setting up your property  Owning  Selling your property  These are the main stages where risks can be driven by your emotions. By listening to this episode, you’ve got the perfect opportunity to find out where you can have a chat with yourself before sparking an emotional disaster!  Tune in to find out how you can prevent your emotions getting the best of you now!    We have a great news story to top this fantastic episode off…and of course it involves one of Rob's favorite places! In the news this week a huge new £2 billion project is underway in Liverpool called The Knowledge Quarter which will create a new district. But the impact it will have on the city will be amazing. This project has everyone behind it… including us.  Another project is finally on the way in Liverpool too.. Liverpool waters, a multi-million pound scheme which will transform Liverpool’s waterfront. This is nothing but good news for the city and will be great for the future.    And in other good news… Property Hub Live is now SOLD OUT! If you still hope to come, there’s a waiting list you can pop your name on, just in case any tickets become available… Don’t worry if you can’t attend, we’re planning another one for later in the year!    This week’s Hub Extra is a book recommended by Rob B. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse by Charlie Mackesy. A beautiful book aimed at children, but it could benefit anyone and everyone. This week’s Hub Extra fits in well with the podcast as it's about life lessons and emotions, an unusual recommendation from Rob & Rob, but they were so touched by it that it had to be shared.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s another week of The Property Podcast, and this week Rob & Rob are giving us the practical tips you need to become a better property investor.

Have you been emotional during property investing? 

We’d place a bet on most of you feeling at least a little glimmer of emotion. It’s all absolutely normal - that’s what happens when you come across potential risks. 

Luckily, The Robs have the tips and tricks to help you with this in today’s podcast episode.

Property investing isn’t always a glamorous ride. It can come with some poor decisions, risks and a lot of emotions! But Rob & Rob are here to manage your expectations and tell you some of the common risks that can rear their head throughout the property purchasing process.  

Which stages can have risks? 

  • Buying your property 
  • Setting up your property 
  • Owning 
  • Selling your property 

These are the main stages where risks can be driven by your emotions. By listening to this episode, you’ve got the perfect opportunity to find out where you can have a chat with yourself before sparking an emotional disaster! 

Tune in to find out how you can prevent your emotions getting the best of you now! 

 

We have a great news story to top this fantastic episode off…and of course it involves one of Rob's favorite places!

In the news this week a huge new £2 billion project is underway in Liverpool called The Knowledge Quarter which will create a new district. But the impact it will have on the city will be amazing. This project has everyone behind it… including us. 

Another project is finally on the way in Liverpool too.. Liverpool waters, a multi-million pound scheme which will transform Liverpool’s waterfront. This is nothing but good news for the city and will be great for the future. 

 

And in other good news… Property Hub Live is now SOLD OUT! If you still hope to come, there’s a waiting list you can pop your name on, just in case any tickets become available… Don’t worry if you can’t attend, we’re planning another one for later in the year! 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a book recommended by Rob B. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse by Charlie Mackesy. A beautiful book aimed at children, but it could benefit anyone and everyone. This week’s Hub Extra fits in well with the podcast as it's about life lessons and emotions, an unusual recommendation from Rob & Rob, but they were so touched by it that it had to be shared. 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1571 ASK226: Can I switch my residential mortgage to interest-only? PLUS: Can I extend this tenancy myself? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask226-can-i-switch-my-residential-mortgage-to-int It’s another week which means it’s another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions... First up we’ve got Adam. He’s been saving up so he can start investing in buy-to-let properties in the north. Currently, Adam owns a property in London which he has a repayment mortgage on. He has 45% equity in his property but he doesn't want to put any more down as he wants to achieve something with a good return and growth.  He’s been looking at Manchester and Liverpool as potential options, however, he would like to purchase his next property in his personal name.  So, Adam wants to know if there's any products available to have an interest only mortgage on his personal property, and if so, do we think this would be the right and best approach for Adam.  Listen to find out.  Next we have Mark who owns a property in Birmingham. There’s a fixed term tenancy contract in place and the first year is ending in June. The tenant has expressed interest in extending the contract for one year.  Mark isn’t particularly happy with the agent that handles the contracts and Mark would like to handle them himself going forward.  So, he wants to know how he should handle this contractually and also in terms of the deposit scheme which was also handled by the agent? Is this something Mark can go forward with?  Tune in to find out… Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK226: Can I switch my residential mortgage to interest-only? PLUS: Can I extend this tenancy myself? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s another week which means it’s another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions... First up we’ve got Adam. He’s been saving up so he can start investing in buy-to-let properties in the north. Currently, Adam owns a property in London which he has a repayment mortgage on. He has 45% equity in his property but he doesn't want to put any more down as he wants to achieve something with a good return and growth.  He’s been looking at Manchester and Liverpool as potential options, however, he would like to purchase his next property in his personal name.  So, Adam wants to know if there's any products available to have an interest only mortgage on his personal property, and if so, do we think this would be the right and best approach for Adam.  Listen to find out.  Next we have Mark who owns a property in Birmingham. There’s a fixed term tenancy contract in place and the first year is ending in June. The tenant has expressed interest in extending the contract for one year.  Mark isn’t particularly happy with the agent that handles the contracts and Mark would like to handle them himself going forward.  So, he wants to know how he should handle this contractually and also in terms of the deposit scheme which was also handled by the agent? Is this something Mark can go forward with?  Tune in to find out… Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s another week which means it’s another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions...

First up we’ve got Adam. He’s been saving up so he can start investing in buy-to-let properties in the north.

Currently, Adam owns a property in London which he has a repayment mortgage on. He has 45% equity in his property but he doesn't want to put any more down as he wants to achieve something with a good return and growth. 

He’s been looking at Manchester and Liverpool as potential options, however, he would like to purchase his next property in his personal name. 

So, Adam wants to know if there's any products available to have an interest only mortgage on his personal property, and if so, do we think this would be the right and best approach for Adam. 

Listen to find out. 

Next we have Mark who owns a property in Birmingham. There’s a fixed term tenancy contract in place and the first year is ending in June. The tenant has expressed interest in extending the contract for one year. 

Mark isn’t particularly happy with the agent that handles the contracts and Mark would like to handle them himself going forward. 

So, he wants to know how he should handle this contractually and also in terms of the deposit scheme which was also handled by the agent?

Is this something Mark can go forward with? 

Tune in to find out…

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 355 TPP364: 7 years of the property podcast https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp364-7-years-of-the-property-podcast We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast, but this week isn’t just any old episode...it’s our 7th birthday. The Robs are back and sharing their passion. And to celebrate the podcast’s birthday, they’re bringing a very special episode that shares what has changed in the property market over the last 7 years.  Did you know Rob & Rob first started The Property Podcast back in 2013? A while ago right!  Every Thursday, property investors have listened to our podcast and followed our journey to become inspired and move forward with their own journeys. In today's podcast you’re guaranteed to walk away with more knowledge that you can apply to your property investment activities from this day forward.  There’s so much to cover, especially when the property market is constantly changing, but what's happened to the interest rates and property prices over the last 7 years? What has happened to the property market since the podcast started? Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out… You MUST listen to our birthday episode.. .   Not only is it our birthday, we have a great news story to top it off.  Interestingly enough, today's news story reads “One of the UKs top property podcasts to go live”. Property Investor Today has reported our event which takes place in London on the 30th April (don’t worry anyone, Manchester will be later in the year). An incredible day will be taking place filled with a packed day of property education, the biggest Hubber Meetup ever and then The Property Podcast goes live! Do you want to come to Property Hub Live? There may be tickets left, head to the events page and find out! You don’t want to miss this epic day.    This week’s Hub Extra is a book recommended by both Robs. A bitcoin billionaire, a fascinating story with incredible characters. This book talks about the Winklevoss twins and everything they have done through bitcoin. A really amazing, entertaining read. We encourage you to read it!  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP364: 7 years of the property podcast full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast, but this week isn’t just any old episode...it’s our 7th birthday. The Robs are back and sharing their passion. And to celebrate the podcast’s birthday, they’re bringing a very special episode that shares what has changed in the property market over the last 7 years.  Did you know Rob & Rob first started The Property Podcast back in 2013? A while ago right!  Every Thursday, property investors have listened to our podcast and followed our journey to become inspired and move forward with their own journeys. In today's podcast you’re guaranteed to walk away with more knowledge that you can apply to your property investment activities from this day forward.  There’s so much to cover, especially when the property market is constantly changing, but what's happened to the interest rates and property prices over the last 7 years? What has happened to the property market since the podcast started? Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out… You MUST listen to our birthday episode.. .   Not only is it our birthday, we have a great news story to top it off.  Interestingly enough, today's news story reads “One of the UKs top property podcasts to go live”. Property Investor Today has reported our event which takes place in London on the 30th April (don’t worry anyone, Manchester will be later in the year). An incredible day will be taking place filled with a packed day of property education, the biggest Hubber Meetup ever and then The Property Podcast goes live! Do you want to come to Property Hub Live? There may be tickets left, head to the events page and find out! You don’t want to miss this epic day.    This week’s Hub Extra is a book recommended by both Robs. A bitcoin billionaire, a fascinating story with incredible characters. This book talks about the Winklevoss twins and everything they have done through bitcoin. A really amazing, entertaining read. We encourage you to read it!  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast, but this week isn’t just any old episode...it’s our 7th birthday.

The Robs are back and sharing their passion. And to celebrate the podcast’s birthday, they’re bringing a very special episode that shares what has changed in the property market over the last 7 years. 

Did you know Rob & Rob first started The Property Podcast back in 2013? A while ago right! 

Every Thursday, property investors have listened to our podcast and followed our journey to become inspired and move forward with their own journeys. In today's podcast you’re guaranteed to walk away with more knowledge that you can apply to your property investment activities from this day forward. 

There’s so much to cover, especially when the property market is constantly changing, but what's happened to the interest rates and property prices over the last 7 years? What has happened to the property market since the podcast started?

Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out… You MUST listen to our birthday episode.. .

 

Not only is it our birthday, we have a great news story to top it off. 

Interestingly enough, today's news story reads “One of the UKs top property podcasts to go live”. Property Investor Today has reported our event which takes place in London on the 30th April (don’t worry anyone, Manchester will be later in the year). An incredible day will be taking place filled with a packed day of property education, the biggest Hubber Meetup ever and then The Property Podcast goes live!

Do you want to come to Property Hub Live? There may be tickets left, head to the events page and find out! You don’t want to miss this epic day. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a book recommended by both Robs. A bitcoin billionaire, a fascinating story with incredible characters. This book talks about the Winklevoss twins and everything they have done through bitcoin. A really amazing, entertaining read. We encourage you to read it! 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1491 ASK225: Have Rob & Rob Sold Out? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask225-have-rob-rob-sold-out This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got all the answers to questions you may have about Property Hub Live! So, have you been wondering what Property Hub Live will involve? Have Rob & Rob sold out?  The Robs have brought their passion project to life. They wanted a celebration of all things property, with 400 hubbers all in the same space, a fun-packed day with quality speakers.  Rob & Rob are going deep this week. They want to address exactly why they’re doing it and explain exactly what you can expect. As you can probably tell…. they’re very excited.  And we’ll let you in on another little nugget of information… if the event is well received, there just might another one in Manchester later in the year Tune in to find out everything you need to know about Property Hub Live. And, if after all that you think you’d like to attend, there’s still time to grab your ticket, here. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:25:55 -0000 ASK225: Have Rob & Rob Sold Out? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got all the answers to questions you may have about Property Hub Live! So, have you been wondering what Property Hub Live will involve? Have Rob & Rob sold out?  The Robs have brought their passion project to life. They wanted a celebration of all things property, with 400 hubbers all in the same space, a fun-packed day with quality speakers.  Rob & Rob are going deep this week. They want to address exactly why they’re doing it and explain exactly what you can expect. As you can probably tell…. they’re very excited.  And we’ll let you in on another little nugget of information… if the event is well received, there just might another one in Manchester later in the year Tune in to find out everything you need to know about Property Hub Live. And, if after all that you think you’d like to attend, there’s still time to grab your ticket, here. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got all the answers to questions you may have about Property Hub Live!

So, have you been wondering what Property Hub Live will involve? Have Rob & Rob sold out? 

The Robs have brought their passion project to life. They wanted a celebration of all things property, with 400 hubbers all in the same space, a fun-packed day with quality speakers. 

Rob & Rob are going deep this week. They want to address exactly why they’re doing it and explain exactly what you can expect. As you can probably tell…. they’re very excited. 

And we’ll let you in on another little nugget of information… if the event is well received, there just might another one in Manchester later in the year

Tune in to find out everything you need to know about Property Hub Live. And, if after all that you think you’d like to attend, there’s still time to grab your ticket, here.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 541 TPP363: Rob & Rob fix the property market (updated) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp363-rob-rob-fix-the-property-market-fixed We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s an ambitious one as Rob & Rob try and fix the property market.  Today’s chat started with a very interesting article that appeared in the January issue of The Economist. It takes a global perspective of the property market and formed the basis for today’s property podcast.  The Robs have delved into the good old supply and demand debate while also talking about the inequality between generations, the balance of home ownership vs renting and how different countries handle issues around housing.  Ultimately, is our planning system broken?  There’s so much to cover. And we don’t just mean for the UK property market, we’re talking globally!  It’s no shock to hear that the property market needs fixing, but what do we think the answer is? Well, you’ll have to tune in to find that out.    The Robs have said for a while now that optimism has been increasing in-line with the 18-year property cycle and have very conveniently uncovered a news story to back this up!  There’s been a 17% increase in new buyer enquiries for land which shows that developers are keen on building again. And because a development can take a few years to build, this is a strong indication that we’re on track for a healthy few years.  There's also another news story with data from an online evaluation service highlighting that the number of potential vendors requesting evaluations from estate agents more than doubled from December to January. It was expected to be up anyway because December is always a quiet month and January is always the time people want to make a change, but doubling in numbers is a significant increase.  The signs are there. Estate agents and developers seem to be more positive. But does that mean it's boom time now?  In short….no. But it’s the first sign of positivity for the next part of the property cycle.   This week’s Hub Extra is a great podcast to help you unwind. It’s called A Meditative Story. This is a great one that will allow you to switch off after a busy day. It’s a new kind of listening experience with mindfulness prompts. Rob found it gave him a clearer and settled mind after listening. We highly recommend this podcast just as that little something to give you a more mindfulness practice whenever you need it.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:08:00 -0000 TPP363: Rob & Rob fix the property market (updated) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s an ambitious one as Rob & Rob try and fix the property market.  Today’s chat started with a very interesting article that appeared in the January issue of The Economist. It takes a global perspective of the property market and formed the basis for today’s property podcast.  The Robs have delved into the good old supply and demand debate while also talking about the inequality between generations, the balance of home ownership vs renting and how different countries handle issues around housing.  Ultimately, is our planning system broken?  There’s so much to cover. And we don’t just mean for the UK property market, we’re talking globally!  It’s no shock to hear that the property market needs fixing, but what do we think the answer is? Well, you’ll have to tune in to find that out.    The Robs have said for a while now that optimism has been increasing in-line with the 18-year property cycle and have very conveniently uncovered a news story to back this up!  There’s been a 17% increase in new buyer enquiries for land which shows that developers are keen on building again. And because a development can take a few years to build, this is a strong indication that we’re on track for a healthy few years.  There's also another news story with data from an online evaluation service highlighting that the number of potential vendors requesting evaluations from estate agents more than doubled from December to January. It was expected to be up anyway because December is always a quiet month and January is always the time people want to make a change, but doubling in numbers is a significant increase.  The signs are there. Estate agents and developers seem to be more positive. But does that mean it's boom time now?  In short….no. But it’s the first sign of positivity for the next part of the property cycle.   This week’s Hub Extra is a great podcast to help you unwind. It’s called A Meditative Story. This is a great one that will allow you to switch off after a busy day. It’s a new kind of listening experience with mindfulness prompts. Rob found it gave him a clearer and settled mind after listening. We highly recommend this podcast just as that little something to give you a more mindfulness practice whenever you need it.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s an ambitious one as Rob & Rob try and fix the property market. 

Today’s chat started with a very interesting article that appeared in the January issue of The Economist. It takes a global perspective of the property market and formed the basis for today’s property podcast. 

The Robs have delved into the good old supply and demand debate while also talking about the inequality between generations, the balance of home ownership vs renting and how different countries handle issues around housing. 

Ultimately, is our planning system broken? 

There’s so much to cover. And we don’t just mean for the UK property market, we’re talking globally!  It’s no shock to hear that the property market needs fixing, but what do we think the answer is?

Well, you’ll have to tune in to find that out. 

 

The Robs have said for a while now that optimism has been increasing in-line with the 18-year property cycle and have very conveniently uncovered a news story to back this up! 

There’s been a 17% increase in new buyer enquiries for land which shows that developers are keen on building again. And because a development can take a few years to build, this is a strong indication that we’re on track for a healthy few years. 

There's also another news story with data from an online evaluation service highlighting that the number of potential vendors requesting evaluations from estate agents more than doubled from December to January. It was expected to be up anyway because December is always a quiet month and January is always the time people want to make a change, but doubling in numbers is a significant increase. 

The signs are there. Estate agents and developers seem to be more positive. But does that mean it's boom time now? 

In short….no. But it’s the first sign of positivity for the next part of the property cycle.

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a great podcast to help you unwind. It’s called A Meditative Story. This is a great one that will allow you to switch off after a busy day. It’s a new kind of listening experience with mindfulness prompts. Rob found it gave him a clearer and settled mind after listening. We highly recommend this podcast just as that little something to give you a more mindfulness practice whenever you need it.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1852 ASK224: Have I spotted a link between prices and yields? PLUS: What does the new housing minister mean for investors? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask224-have-i-spotted-a-link-between-prices-and-yi This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two cracking questions. First up we have Ariel who reckons she might have found a link between prices and yields. She has three properties and is looking at investing in her fourth. She’s been buying properties at the rate of one a year for the last few years and is now looking to get a high rental yield in return.  Ariel bought her properties for around £80,000 and has been getting £500 per calendar month in rent through single lets. This year she’s decided to diversify and spend double the money, £160,000 in an attempt to get about £1,000 in rent but has found it surprisingly difficult.  So, do we think the more you spend the harder it is to get the high rental yields? The second question comes from Alex who wants to know how a new housing minister will affect property investors. Will anything change? Will those changes be positive or negative for investors? Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:40:37 -0000 ASK224: Have I spotted a link between prices and yields? PLUS: What does the new housing minister mean for investors? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two cracking questions. First up we have Ariel who reckons she might have found a link between prices and yields. She has three properties and is looking at investing in her fourth. She’s been buying properties at the rate of one a year for the last few years and is now looking to get a high rental yield in return.  Ariel bought her properties for around £80,000 and has been getting £500 per calendar month in rent through single lets. This year she’s decided to diversify and spend double the money, £160,000 in an attempt to get about £1,000 in rent but has found it surprisingly difficult.  So, do we think the more you spend the harder it is to get the high rental yields? The second question comes from Alex who wants to know how a new housing minister will affect property investors. Will anything change? Will those changes be positive or negative for investors? Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two cracking questions.

First up we have Ariel who reckons she might have found a link between prices and yields.

She has three properties and is looking at investing in her fourth. She’s been buying properties at the rate of one a year for the last few years and is now looking to get a high rental yield in return. 

Ariel bought her properties for around £80,000 and has been getting £500 per calendar month in rent through single lets. This year she’s decided to diversify and spend double the money, £160,000 in an attempt to get about £1,000 in rent but has found it surprisingly difficult. 

So, do we think the more you spend the harder it is to get the high rental yields?

The second question comes from Alex who wants to know how a new housing minister will affect property investors.

Will anything change? Will those changes be positive or negative for investors?

Tune in to find out...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 462 TPP362: What would this property expert do if they started again? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp362-what-would-this-property-expert-do-if-they A couple of weeks ago Rob B was joined on The Property Podcast by property investment legend, Mark Morris. If you haven’t listened to it yet, then go and give that a listen before this episode. The response from his last appearance was incredible, with dozens of you saying how inspiring you found it and how it was giving you the motivation you needed to work towards your goals.  Well, this week he’s back!  But this time Rob B is picking his brains over what Mark would do if he were to start all over again from the beginning. Would he do anything differently? What strategy would he choose in today’s market? Tune in to find out. And what’s the one piece of advice that Mark would give new investors?  Goal setting.  We kid you not, Mark is on the same page as Rob & Rob when it comes to how important goal setting is. He’s a fan of having both long-term and short-term goals.  What other bits of knowledge would Mark give? Because after all, hindsight is a wonderful thing.  Well, you’ll have to tune in to find that out.   And in the news this week we had a bit of a shock as a staggering 500,000 rental homes are lost to Airbnb and others. However we weren’t in shock when we discovered that the news story that went along with that headline wasn’t all that true.  The article says that they might be lost from the long-term lettings market to the short-term lets. It’s based around a survey that ARLA did where they surveyed their members to find out how many of them would consider switching to short-term lets to avoid some of the regulations that have recently come in. And the results showed that only 1 in 10 landlords would consider switching to shorter term lets than the typical long-term. So once again, the media is trying to scaremonger us.    This week’s Hub Extra is a simple quote that fits perfectly with today’s episode and what Mark has talked about. It’s a quote from C.S. Lewis: ‘Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn.’  And we really hope that you’ve learnt a lot more invaluable knowledge from today’s episode and continue to do so. You can guarantee that in your property journey you’re going to make mistakes, but it’s important that you learn from them to really make a difference.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP362: What would this property expert do if they started again? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A couple of weeks ago Rob B was joined on The Property Podcast by property investment legend, Mark Morris. If you haven’t listened to it yet, then go and give that a listen before this episode. The response from his last appearance was incredible, with dozens of you saying how inspiring you found it and how it was giving you the motivation you needed to work towards your goals.  Well, this week he’s back!  But this time Rob B is picking his brains over what Mark would do if he were to start all over again from the beginning. Would he do anything differently? What strategy would he choose in today’s market? Tune in to find out. And what’s the one piece of advice that Mark would give new investors?  Goal setting.  We kid you not, Mark is on the same page as Rob & Rob when it comes to how important goal setting is. He’s a fan of having both long-term and short-term goals.  What other bits of knowledge would Mark give? Because after all, hindsight is a wonderful thing.  Well, you’ll have to tune in to find that out.   And in the news this week we had a bit of a shock as a staggering 500,000 rental homes are lost to Airbnb and others. However we weren’t in shock when we discovered that the news story that went along with that headline wasn’t all that true.  The article says that they might be lost from the long-term lettings market to the short-term lets. It’s based around a survey that ARLA did where they surveyed their members to find out how many of them would consider switching to short-term lets to avoid some of the regulations that have recently come in. And the results showed that only 1 in 10 landlords would consider switching to shorter term lets than the typical long-term. So once again, the media is trying to scaremonger us.    This week’s Hub Extra is a simple quote that fits perfectly with today’s episode and what Mark has talked about. It’s a quote from C.S. Lewis: ‘Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn.’  And we really hope that you’ve learnt a lot more invaluable knowledge from today’s episode and continue to do so. You can guarantee that in your property journey you’re going to make mistakes, but it’s important that you learn from them to really make a difference.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A couple of weeks ago Rob B was joined on The Property Podcast by property investment legend, Mark Morris. If you haven’t listened to it yet, then go and give that a listen before this episode.

The response from his last appearance was incredible, with dozens of you saying how inspiring you found it and how it was giving you the motivation you needed to work towards your goals. 

Well, this week he’s back! 

But this time Rob B is picking his brains over what Mark would do if he were to start all over again from the beginning. Would he do anything differently? What strategy would he choose in today’s market? Tune in to find out.

And what’s the one piece of advice that Mark would give new investors? 

Goal setting. 

We kid you not, Mark is on the same page as Rob & Rob when it comes to how important goal setting is. He’s a fan of having both long-term and short-term goals. 

What other bits of knowledge would Mark give? Because after all, hindsight is a wonderful thing. 

Well, you’ll have to tune in to find that out.

 

And in the news this week we had a bit of a shock as a staggering 500,000 rental homes are lost to Airbnb and others. However we weren’t in shock when we discovered that the news story that went along with that headline wasn’t all that true. 

The article says that they might be lost from the long-term lettings market to the short-term lets. It’s based around a survey that ARLA did where they surveyed their members to find out how many of them would consider switching to short-term lets to avoid some of the regulations that have recently come in.

And the results showed that only 1 in 10 landlords would consider switching to shorter term lets than the typical long-term. So once again, the media is trying to scaremonger us. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a simple quote that fits perfectly with today’s episode and what Mark has talked about. It’s a quote from C.S. Lewis:

‘Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn.’ 

And we really hope that you’ve learnt a lot more invaluable knowledge from today’s episode and continue to do so. You can guarantee that in your property journey you’re going to make mistakes, but it’s important that you learn from them to really make a difference. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1430 ASK223: Should I turn my flat into a holiday let? PLUS: Will this area benefit from the ripple effect? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask223-should-i-turn-my-flat-into-a-holiday-let-pl This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two great questions on holiday lets and if one certain area could be an up and coming hotspot, following on from the ripple effect. First up is Claire from Nottingham. She is in the process of moving into a house and has taken 75% equity from her 2-bedroom flat to make the move.  She’s now wondering if she should keep her flat as a standard buy-to-let property or if she should turn it into a holiday let and list it on the likes of Airbnb.  Her apartment is located just 10 minutes from Nottingham city centre and she’s tried Airbnb in the past which worked out well for her. So, providing she has regular bookings, she’s wondering if she’d be better off tax wise, to have the property as a holiday let as opposed to a buy-to-let?  So, will Claire be better off going down the holiday let route?  The second question comes in from Graham in Leicester. He’s been an avid podcast listener for a while and has now got three properties in his portfolio.  Graham now has a question on the ripple effect that Rob & Rob discuss quite frequently. He’s heard people talk about the ripple effect of Sheffield and Doncaster, but he wants to know if Rotherham will benefit from Sheffield’s ripple effect?  Will Rob & Rob give Rotherham the green light? Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK223: Should I turn my flat into a holiday let? PLUS: Will this area benefit from the ripple effect? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two great questions on holiday lets and if one certain area could be an up and coming hotspot, following on from the ripple effect. First up is Claire from Nottingham. She is in the process of moving into a house and has taken 75% equity from her 2-bedroom flat to make the move.  She’s now wondering if she should keep her flat as a standard buy-to-let property or if she should turn it into a holiday let and list it on the likes of Airbnb.  Her apartment is located just 10 minutes from Nottingham city centre and she’s tried Airbnb in the past which worked out well for her. So, providing she has regular bookings, she’s wondering if she’d be better off tax wise, to have the property as a holiday let as opposed to a buy-to-let?  So, will Claire be better off going down the holiday let route?  The second question comes in from Graham in Leicester. He’s been an avid podcast listener for a while and has now got three properties in his portfolio.  Graham now has a question on the ripple effect that Rob & Rob discuss quite frequently. He’s heard people talk about the ripple effect of Sheffield and Doncaster, but he wants to know if Rotherham will benefit from Sheffield’s ripple effect?  Will Rob & Rob give Rotherham the green light? Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two great questions on holiday lets and if one certain area could be an up and coming hotspot, following on from the ripple effect.

First up is Claire from Nottingham. She is in the process of moving into a house and has taken 75% equity from her 2-bedroom flat to make the move. 

She’s now wondering if she should keep her flat as a standard buy-to-let property or if she should turn it into a holiday let and list it on the likes of Airbnb. 

Her apartment is located just 10 minutes from Nottingham city centre and she’s tried Airbnb in the past which worked out well for her. So, providing she has regular bookings, she’s wondering if she’d be better off tax wise, to have the property as a holiday let as opposed to a buy-to-let? 

So, will Claire be better off going down the holiday let route? 

The second question comes in from Graham in Leicester. He’s been an avid podcast listener for a while and has now got three properties in his portfolio. 

Graham now has a question on the ripple effect that Rob & Rob discuss quite frequently. He’s heard people talk about the ripple effect of Sheffield and Doncaster, but he wants to know if Rotherham will benefit from Sheffield’s ripple effect? 

Will Rob & Rob give Rotherham the green light?

Tune in to find out...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 390 TPP361: How To Invest Over The Next 7 Years https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp361-how-to-invest-over-the-next-7-years Wouldn’t it be great to know what the future holds? Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is a very ambitious one. But we’re tackling it head on! 2020 is still fresh and new, but today Rob & Rob give the insights we need to make sure we have a successful 7 years ahead of us.  A few weeks ago, The Robs talked about how to make the most of the next decade. And this week, they’re squishing the decade and bringing that timeframe forward.  So what can you expect to learn from this podcast episode? Here’s just a few sneak peeks: What are you doing now to position yourself for the future? Where are we in the 18-year property cycle?  Why is 7 years really important?  Also, not to spoil you! But The Robs believe we’re entering a new phase of the 18-year cycle… so listen to find out what actions you need to take NOW! Also in today’s episode, find out what's caught our attention in the news this week?  The HS2 project seems to be getting the green light! Expensive, yes! But we can all agree the impact that it’ll have will be incredible. It’ll certainly impact the major cities immensely and improve connectivity throughout the country. We know it’s a case of love it or hate it, but it looks like it’s going ahead nevertheless.  Speaking of trains… Liverpool is finally getting a £500m investment for the railway services which is massively needed. But guess what? The trains will allow 50% more passengers. This is certainly an investment that will make a big difference to the city!    And in this week’s Hub Extra, we have a podcast recommendation from Tim Ferris. Pre warning, it’s a 2-hour long podcast, but we promise it’s worth it! Tim Ferris has done an interview with Sam Zell, who’s a billionaire. Notably he created one of the biggest real estate investment trusts in the world. We love this podcast because he has so much perspective and he wants to share his knowledge.   It’s just a little podcast (besides this one) that we think could benefit investors! Not only do we just hear about Sam’s successes, he dives into talks of the future of markets and the role of interest rates, because they barely get talked about. This is a must listen to!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:20:22 -0000 TPP361: How To Invest Over The Next 7 Years full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Wouldn’t it be great to know what the future holds? Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is a very ambitious one. But we’re tackling it head on! 2020 is still fresh and new, but today Rob & Rob give the insights we need to make sure we have a successful 7 years ahead of us.  A few weeks ago, The Robs talked about how to make the most of the next decade. And this week, they’re squishing the decade and bringing that timeframe forward.  So what can you expect to learn from this podcast episode? Here’s just a few sneak peeks: What are you doing now to position yourself for the future? Where are we in the 18-year property cycle?  Why is 7 years really important?  Also, not to spoil you! But The Robs believe we’re entering a new phase of the 18-year cycle… so listen to find out what actions you need to take NOW! Also in today’s episode, find out what's caught our attention in the news this week?  The HS2 project seems to be getting the green light! Expensive, yes! But we can all agree the impact that it’ll have will be incredible. It’ll certainly impact the major cities immensely and improve connectivity throughout the country. We know it’s a case of love it or hate it, but it looks like it’s going ahead nevertheless.  Speaking of trains… Liverpool is finally getting a £500m investment for the railway services which is massively needed. But guess what? The trains will allow 50% more passengers. This is certainly an investment that will make a big difference to the city!    And in this week’s Hub Extra, we have a podcast recommendation from Tim Ferris. Pre warning, it’s a 2-hour long podcast, but we promise it’s worth it! Tim Ferris has done an interview with Sam Zell, who’s a billionaire. Notably he created one of the biggest real estate investment trusts in the world. We love this podcast because he has so much perspective and he wants to share his knowledge.   It’s just a little podcast (besides this one) that we think could benefit investors! Not only do we just hear about Sam’s successes, he dives into talks of the future of markets and the role of interest rates, because they barely get talked about. This is a must listen to!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wouldn’t it be great to know what the future holds? Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is a very ambitious one. But we’re tackling it head on!

2020 is still fresh and new, but today Rob & Rob give the insights we need to make sure we have a successful 7 years ahead of us. 

A few weeks ago, The Robs talked about how to make the most of the next decade. And this week, they’re squishing the decade and bringing that timeframe forward. 

So what can you expect to learn from this podcast episode? Here’s just a few sneak peeks:

  1. What are you doing now to position yourself for the future?
  2. Where are we in the 18-year property cycle? 
  3. Why is 7 years really important? 

Also, not to spoil you! But The Robs believe we’re entering a new phase of the 18-year cycle… so listen to find out what actions you need to take NOW!

Also in today’s episode, find out what's caught our attention in the news this week? 

The HS2 project seems to be getting the green light! Expensive, yes! But we can all agree the impact that it’ll have will be incredible. It’ll certainly impact the major cities immensely and improve connectivity throughout the country. We know it’s a case of love it or hate it, but it looks like it’s going ahead nevertheless. 

Speaking of trains… Liverpool is finally getting a £500m investment for the railway services which is massively needed. But guess what? The trains will allow 50% more passengers. This is certainly an investment that will make a big difference to the city! 

 

And in this week’s Hub Extra, we have a podcast recommendation from Tim Ferris.

Pre warning, it’s a 2-hour long podcast, but we promise it’s worth it! Tim Ferris has done an interview with Sam Zell, who’s a billionaire. Notably he created one of the biggest real estate investment trusts in the world. We love this podcast because he has so much perspective and he wants to share his knowledge.  

It’s just a little podcast (besides this one) that we think could benefit investors! Not only do we just hear about Sam’s successes, he dives into talks of the future of markets and the role of interest rates, because they barely get talked about. This is a must listen to!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

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]]> 1436 ASK222: How long should I fix for? PLUS: Is "no money down" the way to go? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask222-how-long-should-i-fix-for-plus-is-no-money Rob & Rob are back once again for another epic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. This week they’re trying to help two callers with mortgage advice and are giving their thoughts on wherever they think no money down deals are a good idea. Our first caller this week is Adamish and his question is on to buy-to-let mortgages.  He’s spoken to a mortgage advisor and they’ve advised him to refinance his current property on a fixed five year buy-to-let mortgage as the checks are a little more relaxed.  So essentially he’s wanting to know what Rob & Rob would do if they were in his shoes as a first time investor.  Does the current property market have any effect on how long he should get a fixed buy-to-let mortgage for? Or should he even be going for a fixed buy-to-let mortgage?  The second question this week is from Ashley who’s calling from Wales and he’s been drawn in by the idea of no money down deals. Uh oh!  Ashley has done two previous flips so now has a bit of equity behind him. He’s looking at turning his strategy to vanilla buy-to-let properties but he’s wondering how to go about it.  Should he straight away set up a Limited Company and keep buying a single buy-to-let each year over the next 10 years and build his portfolio up that way? Or should he hold onto his money and explore the world of no money down deals?  We’ve heard The Robs views on this in the past, but what advice would they give?  Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK222: How long should I fix for? PLUS: Is "no money down" the way to go? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back once again for another epic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. This week they’re trying to help two callers with mortgage advice and are giving their thoughts on wherever they think no money down deals are a good idea. Our first caller this week is Adamish and his question is on to buy-to-let mortgages.  He’s spoken to a mortgage advisor and they’ve advised him to refinance his current property on a fixed five year buy-to-let mortgage as the checks are a little more relaxed.  So essentially he’s wanting to know what Rob & Rob would do if they were in his shoes as a first time investor.  Does the current property market have any effect on how long he should get a fixed buy-to-let mortgage for? Or should he even be going for a fixed buy-to-let mortgage?  The second question this week is from Ashley who’s calling from Wales and he’s been drawn in by the idea of no money down deals. Uh oh!  Ashley has done two previous flips so now has a bit of equity behind him. He’s looking at turning his strategy to vanilla buy-to-let properties but he’s wondering how to go about it.  Should he straight away set up a Limited Company and keep buying a single buy-to-let each year over the next 10 years and build his portfolio up that way? Or should he hold onto his money and explore the world of no money down deals?  We’ve heard The Robs views on this in the past, but what advice would they give?  Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back once again for another epic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. This week they’re trying to help two callers with mortgage advice and are giving their thoughts on wherever they think no money down deals are a good idea.

Our first caller this week is Adamish and his question is on to buy-to-let mortgages. 

He’s spoken to a mortgage advisor and they’ve advised him to refinance his current property on a fixed five year buy-to-let mortgage as the checks are a little more relaxed. 

So essentially he’s wanting to know what Rob & Rob would do if they were in his shoes as a first time investor. 

Does the current property market have any effect on how long he should get a fixed buy-to-let mortgage for? Or should he even be going for a fixed buy-to-let mortgage? 

The second question this week is from Ashley who’s calling from Wales and he’s been drawn in by the idea of no money down deals. Uh oh! 

Ashley has done two previous flips so now has a bit of equity behind him. He’s looking at turning his strategy to vanilla buy-to-let properties but he’s wondering how to go about it. 

Should he straight away set up a Limited Company and keep buying a single buy-to-let each year over the next 10 years and build his portfolio up that way? Or should he hold onto his money and explore the world of no money down deals? 

We’ve heard The Robs views on this in the past, but what advice would they give? 

Tune in to find out...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 443 TPP360: The 7 questions Rob & Rob get asked the most https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp360-the-7-questions-rob-rob-get-asked-the-most Do you have questions for Rob & Rob? Well, you're in luck. Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is full of answers that every investor is eager to know. As you can imagine, Rob & Rob get asked thousands of questions, but in particular there are seven questions that always come up.  In today's episode, you’re in for a treat as The Robs answer their most commonly asked questions...  Who are Rob & Rob?  How many properties do they own?  Where is the best place to invest right now?  Where are we in the 18 year property cycle? Houses or flats?  You’ll have to listen to find out the rest…   The Robs go into a whole lot of detail around the questions, so listen and take note, they may be answering a question you’ve been dying to know.  They’re also talking about some exciting news too. Hometrack has released their quarterly figures for the rental market.  What’s has caught our eye?  Well, rents have increased over the last year by 2.6% which is clearly good news for investors. Rents are going up, but they’re also becoming more affordable - which is great news for tenants. Where is the rental growth happening? The top three cities are York, Bristol and Nottingham - listen as Rob & Rob give you their thoughts on this growth and what you should be taking from these insights.    In other news, we’re still pushing on to hit that magic 10K followers/subscribers on Instagram and YouTube! We’ve said that when we reach it we’re going to be releasing this bloopers video! So make sure you go to our YouTube channel and subscribe, and go give us a follow on Instagram and we’ll announce when we’ve hit 10K.   This week’s Hub Extra is something small, but makes your day so much easier. Apple Pay and Google Pay.  A fair few people haven’t adapted to it yet, but it definitely makes your day run that little bit smoother, whether you're on a train, grabbing a coffee or paying for your weekly big shop, it’s just that little life hack that can make a small improvement to your day. You can even load all your different cards on there!  It’s just a little something that removes a little bit of friction; leaving your card at home but still being able to process those little payments. Rob & Rob have only just started using this and they both love it!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP360: The 7 questions Rob & Rob get asked the most full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Do you have questions for Rob & Rob? Well, you're in luck. Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is full of answers that every investor is eager to know. As you can imagine, Rob & Rob get asked thousands of questions, but in particular there are seven questions that always come up.  In today's episode, you’re in for a treat as The Robs answer their most commonly asked questions...  Who are Rob & Rob?  How many properties do they own?  Where is the best place to invest right now?  Where are we in the 18 year property cycle? Houses or flats?  You’ll have to listen to find out the rest…   The Robs go into a whole lot of detail around the questions, so listen and take note, they may be answering a question you’ve been dying to know.  They’re also talking about some exciting news too. Hometrack has released their quarterly figures for the rental market.  What’s has caught our eye?  Well, rents have increased over the last year by 2.6% which is clearly good news for investors. Rents are going up, but they’re also becoming more affordable - which is great news for tenants. Where is the rental growth happening? The top three cities are York, Bristol and Nottingham - listen as Rob & Rob give you their thoughts on this growth and what you should be taking from these insights.    In other news, we’re still pushing on to hit that magic 10K followers/subscribers on Instagram and YouTube! We’ve said that when we reach it we’re going to be releasing this bloopers video! So make sure you go to our YouTube channel and subscribe, and go give us a follow on Instagram and we’ll announce when we’ve hit 10K.   This week’s Hub Extra is something small, but makes your day so much easier. Apple Pay and Google Pay.  A fair few people haven’t adapted to it yet, but it definitely makes your day run that little bit smoother, whether you're on a train, grabbing a coffee or paying for your weekly big shop, it’s just that little life hack that can make a small improvement to your day. You can even load all your different cards on there!  It’s just a little something that removes a little bit of friction; leaving your card at home but still being able to process those little payments. Rob & Rob have only just started using this and they both love it!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Do you have questions for Rob & Rob? Well, you're in luck. Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is full of answers that every investor is eager to know.

As you can imagine, Rob & Rob get asked thousands of questions, but in particular there are seven questions that always come up. 

In today's episode, you’re in for a treat as The Robs answer their most commonly asked questions... 

  1. Who are Rob & Rob? 
  2. How many properties do they own? 
  3. Where is the best place to invest right now? 
  4. Where are we in the 18 year property cycle?
  5. Houses or flats? 

You’ll have to listen to find out the rest…  

The Robs go into a whole lot of detail around the questions, so listen and take note, they may be answering a question you’ve been dying to know. 

They’re also talking about some exciting news too. Hometrack has released their quarterly figures for the rental market. 

What’s has caught our eye? 

Well, rents have increased over the last year by 2.6% which is clearly good news for investors. Rents are going up, but they’re also becoming more affordable - which is great news for tenants.

Where is the rental growth happening? The top three cities are York, Bristol and Nottingham - listen as Rob & Rob give you their thoughts on this growth and what you should be taking from these insights. 

 

In other news, we’re still pushing on to hit that magic 10K followers/subscribers on Instagram and YouTube! We’ve said that when we reach it we’re going to be releasing this bloopers video! So make sure you go to our YouTube channel and subscribe, and go give us a follow on Instagram and we’ll announce when we’ve hit 10K.

 

This week’s Hub Extra is something small, but makes your day so much easier. Apple Pay and Google Pay. 

A fair few people haven’t adapted to it yet, but it definitely makes your day run that little bit smoother, whether you're on a train, grabbing a coffee or paying for your weekly big shop, it’s just that little life hack that can make a small improvement to your day. You can even load all your different cards on there! 

It’s just a little something that removes a little bit of friction; leaving your card at home but still being able to process those little payments. Rob & Rob have only just started using this and they both love it! 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1524 ASK221: Is this property too cheap? PLUS: How much should I be paying my letting agent https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask221-is-this-property-too-cheap-plus-how-much-sh This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide whether getting a cheaper property is a risk or should they be going for a property with more value?  Our first caller, Stephen from Glasgow, is currently looking to make another investment. He’s been investing in property for years and currently has £30,000 to invest with.  Stephen has got his eye on a few properties in an upcoming auction which are going for around £25,000-£35,000. But, he’s in a dilemma. He wants to know whether he should invest his £30,000 in the cheaper property or a £120,000 property which could benefit from capital growth.  So, do Rob & Rob think that Stephen should go for the cheaper option or a more expensive property with the possibility of increasing the value?  The second question this week comes from Osman, and he’s got a question on lettings. Osman owns one property and he is looking to get a fully managed service for it. He wants to know what the average fee for a fully managed service is. Osman has had three quotes now, but he isn’t impressed with what he’s received. As Osman only has one property, he’s unsure on how much discount he could negotiate with agents.  So, will Osman be impressed with the average fee for a fully managed service?  Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK221: Is this property too cheap? PLUS: How much should I be paying my letting agent full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide whether getting a cheaper property is a risk or should they be going for a property with more value?  Our first caller, Stephen from Glasgow, is currently looking to make another investment. He’s been investing in property for years and currently has £30,000 to invest with.  Stephen has got his eye on a few properties in an upcoming auction which are going for around £25,000-£35,000. But, he’s in a dilemma. He wants to know whether he should invest his £30,000 in the cheaper property or a £120,000 property which could benefit from capital growth.  So, do Rob & Rob think that Stephen should go for the cheaper option or a more expensive property with the possibility of increasing the value?  The second question this week comes from Osman, and he’s got a question on lettings. Osman owns one property and he is looking to get a fully managed service for it. He wants to know what the average fee for a fully managed service is. Osman has had three quotes now, but he isn’t impressed with what he’s received. As Osman only has one property, he’s unsure on how much discount he could negotiate with agents.  So, will Osman be impressed with the average fee for a fully managed service?  Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide whether getting a cheaper property is a risk or should they be going for a property with more value? 

Our first caller, Stephen from Glasgow, is currently looking to make another investment. He’s been investing in property for years and currently has £30,000 to invest with. 

Stephen has got his eye on a few properties in an upcoming auction which are going for around £25,000-£35,000. But, he’s in a dilemma. He wants to know whether he should invest his £30,000 in the cheaper property or a £120,000 property which could benefit from capital growth. 

So, do Rob & Rob think that Stephen should go for the cheaper option or a more expensive property with the possibility of increasing the value? 

The second question this week comes from Osman, and he’s got a question on lettings. Osman owns one property and he is looking to get a fully managed service for it.

He wants to know what the average fee for a fully managed service is. Osman has had three quotes now, but he isn’t impressed with what he’s received. As Osman only has one property, he’s unsure on how much discount he could negotiate with agents. 

So, will Osman be impressed with the average fee for a fully managed service? 

Tune in to find out...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 522 TPP359: The truth about achieving your dreams: One investor’s story https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp359-the-truth-about-achieving-your-dreams-one-i In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are joined by a special guest… Mark Morris. You may or may not have heard of Mark, but he’s a successful property investor who has been in this industry for decades!   The end-game of property investing is to retire right? Well, find out the valuable lessons Mark learnt along the way to his success. It didn’t happen overnight, but he’s about to share his story with us. Mark reveals all with his property journey, about his mistakes, successes and investments. This episode is a MUST listen... Achieving your dreams isn’t easy, but we want to help you get on the right track.  So, are you ready to achieve your goals? Grab a pen and paper and let's start planning!    In the news this week, The Robs have HUGE news for investors and landlords! And they are really happy about this one!  The Government has rejected Liverpool’s renewal of the citywide licensing scheme which is hated by most landlords.  The Robs think this is great news all round as the Government can now focus on areas that are needed and have low standards, which is what the scheme originally intended to do. So this is definitely positive news for our number one location hotspot of 2020!    This week’s Hub Extra is a super basic, super quick but super useful guide!  It actually ties in nicely with today’s podcast episode.  It’s the “How to rent guide” which is a Government document that you need to issue to tenants. This resource automatically checks the Government’s website every hour and if any tweaks have been made you get an email which completely removes the risks of future trouble.  The Robs love this resource; it makes your life hassle free. The best thing about it is that it’s completely free and you don’t have to think about it.  It’s really easy to give tenants an old guide that isn’t updated, which can cause trouble down the line, but it's an easy mistake to be made. Register to get the ‘how to rent guide’ to make sure you don't miss an update. We all love resources that help us!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP359: The truth about achieving your dreams: One investor’s story full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are joined by a special guest… Mark Morris. You may or may not have heard of Mark, but he’s a successful property investor who has been in this industry for decades!   The end-game of property investing is to retire right? Well, find out the valuable lessons Mark learnt along the way to his success. It didn’t happen overnight, but he’s about to share his story with us. Mark reveals all with his property journey, about his mistakes, successes and investments. This episode is a MUST listen... Achieving your dreams isn’t easy, but we want to help you get on the right track.  So, are you ready to achieve your goals? Grab a pen and paper and let's start planning!    In the news this week, The Robs have HUGE news for investors and landlords! And they are really happy about this one!  The Government has rejected Liverpool’s renewal of the citywide licensing scheme which is hated by most landlords.  The Robs think this is great news all round as the Government can now focus on areas that are needed and have low standards, which is what the scheme originally intended to do. So this is definitely positive news for our number one location hotspot of 2020!    This week’s Hub Extra is a super basic, super quick but super useful guide!  It actually ties in nicely with today’s podcast episode.  It’s the “How to rent guide” which is a Government document that you need to issue to tenants. This resource automatically checks the Government’s website every hour and if any tweaks have been made you get an email which completely removes the risks of future trouble.  The Robs love this resource; it makes your life hassle free. The best thing about it is that it’s completely free and you don’t have to think about it.  It’s really easy to give tenants an old guide that isn’t updated, which can cause trouble down the line, but it's an easy mistake to be made. Register to get the ‘how to rent guide’ to make sure you don't miss an update. We all love resources that help us!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are joined by a special guest… Mark Morris. You may or may not have heard of Mark, but he’s a successful property investor who has been in this industry for decades!  

The end-game of property investing is to retire right? Well, find out the valuable lessons Mark learnt along the way to his success. It didn’t happen overnight, but he’s about to share his story with us.

Mark reveals all with his property journey, about his mistakes, successes and investments. This episode is a MUST listen... Achieving your dreams isn’t easy, but we want to help you get on the right track. 

So, are you ready to achieve your goals? Grab a pen and paper and let's start planning! 

 

In the news this week, The Robs have HUGE news for investors and landlords! And they are really happy about this one! 

The Government has rejected Liverpool’s renewal of the citywide licensing scheme which is hated by most landlords. 

The Robs think this is great news all round as the Government can now focus on areas that are needed and have low standards, which is what the scheme originally intended to do. So this is definitely positive news for our number one location hotspot of 2020! 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a super basic, super quick but super useful guide!  It actually ties in nicely with today’s podcast episode. 

It’s the “How to rent guide” which is a Government document that you need to issue to tenants. This resource automatically checks the Government’s website every hour and if any tweaks have been made you get an email which completely removes the risks of future trouble. 

The Robs love this resource; it makes your life hassle free. The best thing about it is that it’s completely free and you don’t have to think about it. 

It’s really easy to give tenants an old guide that isn’t updated, which can cause trouble down the line, but it's an easy mistake to be made. Register to get the ‘how to rent guide’ to make sure you don't miss an update. We all love resources that help us! 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1693 ASK220: Which location should I choose for a buy-refurb-refinance strategy? PLUS: Can I charge my tenant for this damage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask220-which-location-should-i-choose-for-a-buy-re This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide on which location they should be looking at, and a landlord who’s got damp issues in his property.  Our first caller, Harry from Bristol, is currently preparing to make his first property investment. He’s only interested in receiving cash flow at the moment, so his strategy is buy, refurbish and refinance. He’s in the process of scouting for locations so he’s turned to Rob & Rob for advice. He’s keen on the North West or South Wales however, South Wales is closer to home.  With Harry's strategy, should he be investing in an area closer to home or taking the risk and investing in the popular North West?  The second question this week comes from Boris. Boris has a tenant that is due to vacate his property and has discovered that there’s quite a bit of mold and damp. This is partly due to how the property is built, with lack of ventilation.  He wants to know if he’s entitled to ask the tenant to pay for redecoration where it’s needed in the property.  In addition to this, Boris mentioned he wants to change to a new lettings agent, but what happens about the money held in deposit?  So, Boris wants to know if both letting agents new and old can work together to get the work on the property completed. Can he charge the tenants or will he have to pay himself? Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK220: Which location should I choose for a buy-refurb-refinance strategy? PLUS: Can I charge my tenant for this damage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide on which location they should be looking at, and a landlord who’s got damp issues in his property.  Our first caller, Harry from Bristol, is currently preparing to make his first property investment. He’s only interested in receiving cash flow at the moment, so his strategy is buy, refurbish and refinance. He’s in the process of scouting for locations so he’s turned to Rob & Rob for advice. He’s keen on the North West or South Wales however, South Wales is closer to home.  With Harry's strategy, should he be investing in an area closer to home or taking the risk and investing in the popular North West?  The second question this week comes from Boris. Boris has a tenant that is due to vacate his property and has discovered that there’s quite a bit of mold and damp. This is partly due to how the property is built, with lack of ventilation.  He wants to know if he’s entitled to ask the tenant to pay for redecoration where it’s needed in the property.  In addition to this, Boris mentioned he wants to change to a new lettings agent, but what happens about the money held in deposit?  So, Boris wants to know if both letting agents new and old can work together to get the work on the property completed. Can he charge the tenants or will he have to pay himself? Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide on which location they should be looking at, and a landlord who’s got damp issues in his property. 

Our first caller, Harry from Bristol, is currently preparing to make his first property investment. He’s only interested in receiving cash flow at the moment, so his strategy is buy, refurbish and refinance.

He’s in the process of scouting for locations so he’s turned to Rob & Rob for advice. He’s keen on the North West or South Wales however, South Wales is closer to home. 

With Harry's strategy, should he be investing in an area closer to home or taking the risk and investing in the popular North West? 

The second question this week comes from Boris. Boris has a tenant that is due to vacate his property and has discovered that there’s quite a bit of mold and damp. This is partly due to how the property is built, with lack of ventilation. 

He wants to know if he’s entitled to ask the tenant to pay for redecoration where it’s needed in the property. 

In addition to this, Boris mentioned he wants to change to a new lettings agent, but what happens about the money held in deposit? 

So, Boris wants to know if both letting agents new and old can work together to get the work on the property completed. Can he charge the tenants or will he have to pay himself?

Tune in to find out...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 512 TPP358: Smash the new decade and change your life (Warning: Contains ranting and swearing!) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp358-smash-the-new-decade-and-change-your-life-w First of all, we’d just like to warn listeners that this episode of The Property Podcast does contain a few curse words, but it’s down to Rob & Rob getting rather passionate. Because today’s episode has the potential to change your life… In today’s episode Rob & Rob are going to be giving you a framework that will set you up for massive success. So, how can you smash this next decade? Let’s find out… Decide what you want  Be willing to do difficult things  Beware of the cost of perfection  Think long term  Mindset  The Robs go into a whole lot of detail around these five topics. So much so that you’re probably going to want to grab a pen and notepad before you start listening.  So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let Rob & Rob guide you through how you can smash the next decade!   In the news this week, The Robs are grinning like Cheshire cats as a headline from the Express reads, ‘UK Property: Largest monthly increase in asking prices EVER recorded after Election 2019’. According to data from Rightmove, asking prices have risen by 2.3% which is equivalent to an average increase of £6,785!  Just remember, these are asking prices and not sold prices which doesn’t necessarily mean that house prices are about to jump 2%, but it’s interesting to see the optimism of sellers.    We’ve also got a treat for you this week. Our marketing team are desperate to hit that magic 10K followers/subscribers on Instagram and YouTube and when we do, we’re going to be releasing this bloopers video!  So make sure you go to our YouTube channel and subscribe, and go give us a follow on Instagram and we’ll announce when we’ve hit 10K.   This week’s Hub Extra is a book that ties in nicely with today’s podcast episode. It’s a book by Robert Iger who is the CEO of Disney and it’s called ‘Ride of a Lifetime’. Rob B is a huge fan of Disney from a business perspective so this book was at the top of his Christmas wish list. However, before he had a chance to read it, Rob D pipped him to the post and finished it! This is the perfect example of thinking long term and really looking at the bigger picture in order to achieve success.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP358: Smash the new decade and change your life (Warning: Contains ranting and swearing!) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub First of all, we’d just like to warn listeners that this episode of The Property Podcast does contain a few curse words, but it’s down to Rob & Rob getting rather passionate. Because today’s episode has the potential to change your life… In today’s episode Rob & Rob are going to be giving you a framework that will set you up for massive success. So, how can you smash this next decade? Let’s find out… Decide what you want  Be willing to do difficult things  Beware of the cost of perfection  Think long term  Mindset  The Robs go into a whole lot of detail around these five topics. So much so that you’re probably going to want to grab a pen and notepad before you start listening.  So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let Rob & Rob guide you through how you can smash the next decade!   In the news this week, The Robs are grinning like Cheshire cats as a headline from the Express reads, ‘UK Property: Largest monthly increase in asking prices EVER recorded after Election 2019’. According to data from Rightmove, asking prices have risen by 2.3% which is equivalent to an average increase of £6,785!  Just remember, these are asking prices and not sold prices which doesn’t necessarily mean that house prices are about to jump 2%, but it’s interesting to see the optimism of sellers.    We’ve also got a treat for you this week. Our marketing team are desperate to hit that magic 10K followers/subscribers on Instagram and YouTube and when we do, we’re going to be releasing this bloopers video!  So make sure you go to our YouTube channel and subscribe, and go give us a follow on Instagram and we’ll announce when we’ve hit 10K.   This week’s Hub Extra is a book that ties in nicely with today’s podcast episode. It’s a book by Robert Iger who is the CEO of Disney and it’s called ‘Ride of a Lifetime’. Rob B is a huge fan of Disney from a business perspective so this book was at the top of his Christmas wish list. However, before he had a chance to read it, Rob D pipped him to the post and finished it! This is the perfect example of thinking long term and really looking at the bigger picture in order to achieve success.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. First of all, we’d just like to warn listeners that this episode of The Property Podcast does contain a few curse words, but it’s down to Rob & Rob getting rather passionate. Because today’s episode has the potential to change your life…

In today’s episode Rob & Rob are going to be giving you a framework that will set you up for massive success. So, how can you smash this next decade? Let’s find out…

  1. Decide what you want 
  2. Be willing to do difficult things 
  3. Beware of the cost of perfection 
  4. Think long term 
  5. Mindset 

The Robs go into a whole lot of detail around these five topics. So much so that you’re probably going to want to grab a pen and notepad before you start listening. 

So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let Rob & Rob guide you through how you can smash the next decade!

 

In the news this week, The Robs are grinning like Cheshire cats as a headline from the Express reads, ‘UK Property: Largest monthly increase in asking prices EVER recorded after Election 2019’. According to data from Rightmove, asking prices have risen by 2.3% which is equivalent to an average increase of £6,785! 

Just remember, these are asking prices and not sold prices which doesn’t necessarily mean that house prices are about to jump 2%, but it’s interesting to see the optimism of sellers. 

 

We’ve also got a treat for you this week. Our marketing team are desperate to hit that magic 10K followers/subscribers on Instagram and YouTube and when we do, we’re going to be releasing this bloopers video! 

So make sure you go to our YouTube channel and subscribe, and go give us a follow on Instagram and we’ll announce when we’ve hit 10K.

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a book that ties in nicely with today’s podcast episode. It’s a book by Robert Iger who is the CEO of Disney and it’s called ‘Ride of a Lifetime’. Rob B is a huge fan of Disney from a business perspective so this book was at the top of his Christmas wish list.

However, before he had a chance to read it, Rob D pipped him to the post and finished it! This is the perfect example of thinking long term and really looking at the bigger picture in order to achieve success.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1611 ASK219: How does Multiple Dwelling Relief work? PLUS: How long do I have to sell my former home and claim a stamp duty refund? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask219-how-does-multiple-dwelling-relief-work-plus This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys have got a stamp duty special! We know, we’re just too good to you!  Our first caller with his stamp duty related question is Medassa. He’s in the process of buying two blocks of flats with a business partner which are blocks of six and five individually let apartments.  He’s wondering how multiple dwelling relief works. To his understanding, you can split the stamp duty costs amongst each individual apartment which will reduce the stamp duty costs.  But is he right?  The second question this week comes from Stan. He’s obviously been busy listening to the podcast which has sparked up his own question.  Like a previous listener, he wasn’t aware that if you kept hold of a residential property and bought a new one to live in, that further down the line you could claim back the higher amount of stamp duty that you would have paid.  So now Stan is wondering just what exactly is this time frame and has he missed the boat to make a claim?  Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK219: How does Multiple Dwelling Relief work? PLUS: How long do I have to sell my former home and claim a stamp duty refund? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys have got a stamp duty special! We know, we’re just too good to you!  Our first caller with his stamp duty related question is Medassa. He’s in the process of buying two blocks of flats with a business partner which are blocks of six and five individually let apartments.  He’s wondering how multiple dwelling relief works. To his understanding, you can split the stamp duty costs amongst each individual apartment which will reduce the stamp duty costs.  But is he right?  The second question this week comes from Stan. He’s obviously been busy listening to the podcast which has sparked up his own question.  Like a previous listener, he wasn’t aware that if you kept hold of a residential property and bought a new one to live in, that further down the line you could claim back the higher amount of stamp duty that you would have paid.  So now Stan is wondering just what exactly is this time frame and has he missed the boat to make a claim?  Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys have got a stamp duty special! We know, we’re just too good to you! 

Our first caller with his stamp duty related question is Medassa. He’s in the process of buying two blocks of flats with a business partner which are blocks of six and five individually let apartments. 

He’s wondering how multiple dwelling relief works. To his understanding, you can split the stamp duty costs amongst each individual apartment which will reduce the stamp duty costs. 

But is he right? 

The second question this week comes from Stan. He’s obviously been busy listening to the podcast which has sparked up his own question. 

Like a previous listener, he wasn’t aware that if you kept hold of a residential property and bought a new one to live in, that further down the line you could claim back the higher amount of stamp duty that you would have paid. 

So now Stan is wondering just what exactly is this time frame and has he missed the boat to make a claim? 

Tune in to find out...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 371 TPP357: Hot Spots for 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp357-hot-spots-for-2020 Last week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob gave you their predictions for 2020. And this week they’re back for their annual rundown of the top UK property investment hotspots to help you decide where to invest next.   It’s an episode that many of you look forward to at the beginning of each year. So now the wait is over - here’s a run-down of which locations made The Robs’ 2020 hotspot list, along with places should be on your radar to watch… Cities: Liverpool Manchester  Nottingham/Leeds Towns: Crewe Doncaster  Greater Manchester  Up and coming: Sheffield  … you’ll have to listen to find out the rest.  So, there you have it, Rob & Robs property hotspots for 2020. Some of them may come as a surprise, so make sure you hit that play button to find out why The Robs reckon these should be on your radar.   Our news story this week is actually a positive one! (New Year, new Rob & Rob?) and the headline reads ‘Buy-to-let investment sentiment remains strong as 2020 kicks off’. According to a recent survey, 75% of people were positive about buy-to-let - rising to 83% if you include millennials. Apparently a lot of young people have a positive attitude towards property investment, whilst those who have been in the game for a while are a bit more sceptical due to recent changes over the past few years. But, nevertheless, no matter whether you’re about to start or you started 10 years ago, property will still come out on top as the best investment model.  For Hub Extra this week, we thought that this podcast episode on our 2020 hotspots just wasn’t enough. So, we’ve also done a new YouTube video where Rob & Rob go into more detail on these locations, allowing you to get even more of an insight on what made these locations capture their attention.  So head on over to our YouTube channel to check the video out, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and turn on those post notifications.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP357: Hot Spots for 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob gave you their predictions for 2020. And this week they’re back for their annual rundown of the top UK property investment hotspots to help you decide where to invest next.   It’s an episode that many of you look forward to at the beginning of each year. So now the wait is over - here’s a run-down of which locations made The Robs’ 2020 hotspot list, along with places should be on your radar to watch… Cities: Liverpool Manchester  Nottingham/Leeds Towns: Crewe Doncaster  Greater Manchester  Up and coming: Sheffield  … you’ll have to listen to find out the rest.  So, there you have it, Rob & Robs property hotspots for 2020. Some of them may come as a surprise, so make sure you hit that play button to find out why The Robs reckon these should be on your radar.   Our news story this week is actually a positive one! (New Year, new Rob & Rob?) and the headline reads ‘Buy-to-let investment sentiment remains strong as 2020 kicks off’. According to a recent survey, 75% of people were positive about buy-to-let - rising to 83% if you include millennials. Apparently a lot of young people have a positive attitude towards property investment, whilst those who have been in the game for a while are a bit more sceptical due to recent changes over the past few years. But, nevertheless, no matter whether you’re about to start or you started 10 years ago, property will still come out on top as the best investment model.  For Hub Extra this week, we thought that this podcast episode on our 2020 hotspots just wasn’t enough. So, we’ve also done a new YouTube video where Rob & Rob go into more detail on these locations, allowing you to get even more of an insight on what made these locations capture their attention.  So head on over to our YouTube channel to check the video out, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and turn on those post notifications.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob gave you their predictions for 2020. And this week they’re back for their annual rundown of the top UK property investment hotspots to help you decide where to invest next.  

It’s an episode that many of you look forward to at the beginning of each year. So now the wait is over - here’s a run-down of which locations made The Robs’ 2020 hotspot list, along with places should be on your radar to watch…

Cities:

  1. Liverpool
  2. Manchester 
  3. Nottingham/Leeds

Towns:

  1. Crewe
  2. Doncaster 
  3. Greater Manchester 

Up and coming:

  1. Sheffield 
  2. … you’ll have to listen to find out the rest. 

So, there you have it, Rob & Robs property hotspots for 2020. Some of them may come as a surprise, so make sure you hit that play button to find out why The Robs reckon these should be on your radar.  

Our news story this week is actually a positive one! (New Year, new Rob & Rob?) and the headline reads ‘Buy-to-let investment sentiment remains strong as 2020 kicks off’. According to a recent survey, 75% of people were positive about buy-to-let - rising to 83% if you include millennials.

Apparently a lot of young people have a positive attitude towards property investment, whilst those who have been in the game for a while are a bit more sceptical due to recent changes over the past few years. But, nevertheless, no matter whether you’re about to start or you started 10 years ago, property will still come out on top as the best investment model. 

For Hub Extra this week, we thought that this podcast episode on our 2020 hotspots just wasn’t enough. So, we’ve also done a new YouTube video where Rob & Rob go into more detail on these locations, allowing you to get even more of an insight on what made these locations capture their attention. 

So head on over to our YouTube channel to check the video out, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and turn on those post notifications. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1200 ASK218: Can I buy my first investment property with a residential mortgage? PLUS: Have I been given bad stamp duty advice? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask218-can-i-buy-my-first-investment-property-with The Robs are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions....  First up we’ve got Jonathan who’s a newbie podcast listener who has a really interesting question on renting a property vs. buying one.  Jonathan lives and works in London - he’s lived here for the past decade and wants to continue to do so. However he is now looking to start his investment journey but wants to put his money where the most growth is.  He’s been looking at Manchester and Liverpool as potential options, however, he would like the first property that he purchases to be in his personal name. Jonathan is wanting to know if it’s possible to buy a property with a residential mortgage and then rent it out, if it has a lower interest rate? He’s also questioning if he had to buy it with a buy-to-let mortgage, would he be allowed to live in the property for a short period of time whilst he saves up the funds to purchase his own place to live?  So what’s Jonathan’s best option?  Next we have James, also from London, who’s after some clarification on tax advice that he received from a tax advisor.  He’s been told that you only pay stamp duty in a limited company if you’re paying it on a single property.  James is looking to spend around £330,000 in a limited company on property, which, according to his tax advisor, would mean he’d pay £6,200 in stamp duty. Whereas if he were to purchase that property in his own name, he’d be paying £16,400.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But what do Rob & Rob think about this tax advice?  Tune in to find out… Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK218: Can I buy my first investment property with a residential mortgage? PLUS: Have I been given bad stamp duty advice? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions....  First up we’ve got Jonathan who’s a newbie podcast listener who has a really interesting question on renting a property vs. buying one.  Jonathan lives and works in London - he’s lived here for the past decade and wants to continue to do so. However he is now looking to start his investment journey but wants to put his money where the most growth is.  He’s been looking at Manchester and Liverpool as potential options, however, he would like the first property that he purchases to be in his personal name. Jonathan is wanting to know if it’s possible to buy a property with a residential mortgage and then rent it out, if it has a lower interest rate? He’s also questioning if he had to buy it with a buy-to-let mortgage, would he be allowed to live in the property for a short period of time whilst he saves up the funds to purchase his own place to live?  So what’s Jonathan’s best option?  Next we have James, also from London, who’s after some clarification on tax advice that he received from a tax advisor.  He’s been told that you only pay stamp duty in a limited company if you’re paying it on a single property.  James is looking to spend around £330,000 in a limited company on property, which, according to his tax advisor, would mean he’d pay £6,200 in stamp duty. Whereas if he were to purchase that property in his own name, he’d be paying £16,400.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But what do Rob & Rob think about this tax advice?  Tune in to find out… Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions.... 

First up we’ve got Jonathan who’s a newbie podcast listener who has a really interesting question on renting a property vs. buying one. 

Jonathan lives and works in London - he’s lived here for the past decade and wants to continue to do so. However he is now looking to start his investment journey but wants to put his money where the most growth is. 

He’s been looking at Manchester and Liverpool as potential options, however, he would like the first property that he purchases to be in his personal name.

Jonathan is wanting to know if it’s possible to buy a property with a residential mortgage and then rent it out, if it has a lower interest rate? He’s also questioning if he had to buy it with a buy-to-let mortgage, would he be allowed to live in the property for a short period of time whilst he saves up the funds to purchase his own place to live? 

So what’s Jonathan’s best option? 

Next we have James, also from London, who’s after some clarification on tax advice that he received from a tax advisor. 

He’s been told that you only pay stamp duty in a limited company if you’re paying it on a single property. 

James is looking to spend around £330,000 in a limited company on property, which, according to his tax advisor, would mean he’d pay £6,200 in stamp duty. Whereas if he were to purchase that property in his own name, he’d be paying £16,400. 

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But what do Rob & Rob think about this tax advice? 

Tune in to find out…

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

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]]> 372 TPP356: Predictions for 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp356-predictions-for-2020 We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s one of our favourites - Rob & Robs buy-to-let property investment predictions for 2020. A couple of weeks ago they reviewed their predictions for 2019 and they didn’t do too badly. But can they make it a clean sweep this year?  The Robs are making some bold statements for 2020, some of which Rob D isn’t convinced they’ll get right. So what are they making predictions on?  The top five cities to invest in property this year What’s happening to the UK as a whole  London - should it be back on our radar? The base rate Big announcements in the budget  And just for fun, they’re making predictions on the stock market, the US election and who will win the Premier League - although we all know who Rob B is backing before we’ve even listened.  So tune in to find out whether The Robs property predictions for 2020 are positive, negative or just a bit too hard to call.  It’s not just Rob & Rob who are dishing out their predictions, they’re looking at other property experts too. In the BBC there’s a summary of what property experts are predicting for 2020. Everyone seems to be expecting around a 2% increase in house prices, however there’s one person who has predicted a 2% fall! So should you be worried? And this week for Hub Extra, we’re giving you an inspirational quote to get you kick started and motivated for the rest of 2020: ‘Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently` - Henry Ford As this time of year is usually a time for self reflection, you can look back on the past year, or even the past decade, and see where you’ve been successful and where you’ve failed. But at the end of the day, don’t beat yourself up about it, learn from your mistakes and try again with a new perspective.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP356: Predictions for 2020 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s one of our favourites - Rob & Robs buy-to-let property investment predictions for 2020. A couple of weeks ago they reviewed their predictions for 2019 and they didn’t do too badly. But can they make it a clean sweep this year?  The Robs are making some bold statements for 2020, some of which Rob D isn’t convinced they’ll get right. So what are they making predictions on?  The top five cities to invest in property this year What’s happening to the UK as a whole  London - should it be back on our radar? The base rate Big announcements in the budget  And just for fun, they’re making predictions on the stock market, the US election and who will win the Premier League - although we all know who Rob B is backing before we’ve even listened.  So tune in to find out whether The Robs property predictions for 2020 are positive, negative or just a bit too hard to call.  It’s not just Rob & Rob who are dishing out their predictions, they’re looking at other property experts too. In the BBC there’s a summary of what property experts are predicting for 2020. Everyone seems to be expecting around a 2% increase in house prices, however there’s one person who has predicted a 2% fall! So should you be worried? And this week for Hub Extra, we’re giving you an inspirational quote to get you kick started and motivated for the rest of 2020: ‘Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently` - Henry Ford As this time of year is usually a time for self reflection, you can look back on the past year, or even the past decade, and see where you’ve been successful and where you’ve failed. But at the end of the day, don’t beat yourself up about it, learn from your mistakes and try again with a new perspective.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s one of our favourites - Rob & Robs buy-to-let property investment predictions for 2020.

A couple of weeks ago they reviewed their predictions for 2019 and they didn’t do too badly. But can they make it a clean sweep this year? 

The Robs are making some bold statements for 2020, some of which Rob D isn’t convinced they’ll get right. So what are they making predictions on? 

  • The top five cities to invest in property this year
  • What’s happening to the UK as a whole 
  • London - should it be back on our radar?
  • The base rate
  • Big announcements in the budget 

And just for fun, they’re making predictions on the stock market, the US election and who will win the Premier League - although we all know who Rob B is backing before we’ve even listened. 

So tune in to find out whether The Robs property predictions for 2020 are positive, negative or just a bit too hard to call. 

It’s not just Rob & Rob who are dishing out their predictions, they’re looking at other property experts too. In the BBC there’s a summary of what property experts are predicting for 2020. Everyone seems to be expecting around a 2% increase in house prices, however there’s one person who has predicted a 2% fall! So should you be worried?

And this week for Hub Extra, we’re giving you an inspirational quote to get you kick started and motivated for the rest of 2020:

‘Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently` - Henry Ford

As this time of year is usually a time for self reflection, you can look back on the past year, or even the past decade, and see where you’ve been successful and where you’ve failed. But at the end of the day, don’t beat yourself up about it, learn from your mistakes and try again with a new perspective. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1124 ASK217: Is it worth investing in major property companies? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask217-is-it-worth-investing-in-major-property-com We’re back with the first Ask Rob & Rob of 2020 and we’ve got a cracking question to kick off the year!  This week’s question comes in from an avid Property Podcast listener who off the back of it has had the confidence to invest in his first property at the beginning of 2019. Go you! He even has a bit of spare cash left over from his property and is looking at other ways that he can invest it outside of property. One option that he’s considering is investing in shares in a development company.  He’s noticed that in some of the big development companies, their share prices have closely followed the 18-year property cycle and now he’s wondering if this is a good investment option for around the mid-cycle wobble, or even before the next crash.  So what do Rob & Rob think? Is investing in a major property company a smart investment or should you run for the hills? Tune in to find out… Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 ASK217: Is it worth investing in major property companies? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back with the first Ask Rob & Rob of 2020 and we’ve got a cracking question to kick off the year!  This week’s question comes in from an avid Property Podcast listener who off the back of it has had the confidence to invest in his first property at the beginning of 2019. Go you! He even has a bit of spare cash left over from his property and is looking at other ways that he can invest it outside of property. One option that he’s considering is investing in shares in a development company.  He’s noticed that in some of the big development companies, their share prices have closely followed the 18-year property cycle and now he’s wondering if this is a good investment option for around the mid-cycle wobble, or even before the next crash.  So what do Rob & Rob think? Is investing in a major property company a smart investment or should you run for the hills? Tune in to find out… Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back with the first Ask Rob & Rob of 2020 and we’ve got a cracking question to kick off the year! 

This week’s question comes in from an avid Property Podcast listener who off the back of it has had the confidence to invest in his first property at the beginning of 2019. Go you!

He even has a bit of spare cash left over from his property and is looking at other ways that he can invest it outside of property. One option that he’s considering is investing in shares in a development company. 

He’s noticed that in some of the big development companies, their share prices have closely followed the 18-year property cycle and now he’s wondering if this is a good investment option for around the mid-cycle wobble, or even before the next crash. 

So what do Rob & Rob think? Is investing in a major property company a smart investment or should you run for the hills?

Tune in to find out…

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 406 TPP355: New to The Property Podcast? Start here! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp355-jumping-off-point Happy New Year! What a way to start 2020... by listening to the first episode of the year from The Property Podcast. This is the perfect episode to start with if you’re just starting out on your property investment journey, or if you’ve only just come across Property Hub. Even for those of you who have been with us since the beginning, this is a fantastic refresher episode.  Over the past few years we’ve put out hundreds of podcasts, so going all the way back to episode one might seem a little daunting.  Now there’s no need to trawl through all the past episodes, because we’re going to give you everything you need right here.  Here are the topics that Rob & Rob will be sharing, including which they consider to be their most valuable podcast episodes - so you can skip straight through to the essentials:  Goals Fundamentals  18-year property cycle What type of investor are you? Strategy All you have to do to listen to these podcast episodes is head to propertyhub.net/podcaststart and everything will be linked for you. It’s that easy!  So now you don’t have any excuse not to get started!  And, if you are a new listener, thanks for joining us. You can expect to hear Rob & Rob in your ears every Tuesday (for Ask Rob & Rob) and on Thursdays for The Property Podcast.  Happy listening!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0000 TPP355: New to The Property Podcast? Start here! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy New Year! What a way to start 2020... by listening to the first episode of the year from The Property Podcast. This is the perfect episode to start with if you’re just starting out on your property investment journey, or if you’ve only just come across Property Hub. Even for those of you who have been with us since the beginning, this is a fantastic refresher episode.  Over the past few years we’ve put out hundreds of podcasts, so going all the way back to episode one might seem a little daunting.  Now there’s no need to trawl through all the past episodes, because we’re going to give you everything you need right here.  Here are the topics that Rob & Rob will be sharing, including which they consider to be their most valuable podcast episodes - so you can skip straight through to the essentials:  Goals Fundamentals  18-year property cycle What type of investor are you? Strategy All you have to do to listen to these podcast episodes is head to propertyhub.net/podcaststart and everything will be linked for you. It’s that easy!  So now you don’t have any excuse not to get started!  And, if you are a new listener, thanks for joining us. You can expect to hear Rob & Rob in your ears every Tuesday (for Ask Rob & Rob) and on Thursdays for The Property Podcast.  Happy listening!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Happy New Year! What a way to start 2020... by listening to the first episode of the year from The Property Podcast.

This is the perfect episode to start with if you’re just starting out on your property investment journey, or if you’ve only just come across Property Hub. Even for those of you who have been with us since the beginning, this is a fantastic refresher episode. 

Over the past few years we’ve put out hundreds of podcasts, so going all the way back to episode one might seem a little daunting. 

Now there’s no need to trawl through all the past episodes, because we’re going to give you everything you need right here. 

Here are the topics that Rob & Rob will be sharing, including which they consider to be their most valuable podcast episodes - so you can skip straight through to the essentials: 

  • Goals
  • Fundamentals 
  • 18-year property cycle
  • What type of investor are you?
  • Strategy

All you have to do to listen to these podcast episodes is head to propertyhub.net/podcaststart and everything will be linked for you. It’s that easy! 

So now you don’t have any excuse not to get started! 

And, if you are a new listener, thanks for joining us. You can expect to hear Rob & Rob in your ears every Tuesday (for Ask Rob & Rob) and on Thursdays for The Property Podcast. 

Happy listening!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 829 TPP354: Reflecting on 2019 and our biggest lessons https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp354-reflecting-on-2019-and-our-biggest-lessons Merry Christmas! We hope you had a lovely day yesterday, and just because it’s the festive period, that doesn’t mean we’re stopping The Property Podcast! So as a nice little finisher to the year, Rob & Rob are taking a look back on 2019 and discussing what went right for them, and more importantly, what went wrong. But also, how they’re going to learn from it.  Here’s what you can expect The Robs to reflect on in this episode: News: To kick start this episode, Rob & Rob are discussing the big stories that have been in the news this year. You can expect to hear mentions of Brexit (even though we didn’t really get anywhere with it this year), the general election and the industry as a whole.  Industry/Market: The guys then go on to discuss the property industry and market over the past year and how we’re in that mid-cycle wobble territory. Also this year saw the tenant fee ban come into play which wasn’t as detrimental as everyone thought it was going to be.  Property Hub: 2019 was a huge year for Property Hub! We kick started the year with a complete rebrand (we can’t believe it’s only been 12 months!), we moved our head office to Manchester city centre and we launched our YouTube channel (even though Rob & Rob are still getting used to being in front of the camera).  One of the hardest things that The Robs have had to deal with this year was the development at Grand Junction which, if you’ve listened to this podcast episode, you’ll know has been going on a lot longer than just 2019 and has brought a lot more downs than ups. But it is finally now complete so there have been plenty of lessons for The Robs to take away from it.  But that wasn’t enough to put Rob D off, he went on to build another development in York which wasn’t quite as stressful as Grand Junction but did have it’s own host of issues that Rob D was able to learn from. You can listen to the podcast episode on Rob D’s York development here. Personal: To wrap up this episode, Rob & Rob reflect back on their personal lives with what they’ve been up to over the past 12 months outside of The Hub.  So that’s it, 2019 is boxed off! And what a year it’s been. We hope you’ve had an amazing year and if you’ve been with us on this journey over the past year, thank you and we look forward to kick starting 2020 with you.  Here’s to 2020 being bigger and better than ever!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP354: Reflecting on 2019 and our biggest lessons full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Merry Christmas! We hope you had a lovely day yesterday, and just because it’s the festive period, that doesn’t mean we’re stopping The Property Podcast! So as a nice little finisher to the year, Rob & Rob are taking a look back on 2019 and discussing what went right for them, and more importantly, what went wrong. But also, how they’re going to learn from it.  Here’s what you can expect The Robs to reflect on in this episode: News: To kick start this episode, Rob & Rob are discussing the big stories that have been in the news this year. You can expect to hear mentions of Brexit (even though we didn’t really get anywhere with it this year), the general election and the industry as a whole.  Industry/Market: The guys then go on to discuss the property industry and market over the past year and how we’re in that mid-cycle wobble territory. Also this year saw the tenant fee ban come into play which wasn’t as detrimental as everyone thought it was going to be.  Property Hub: 2019 was a huge year for Property Hub! We kick started the year with a complete rebrand (we can’t believe it’s only been 12 months!), we moved our head office to Manchester city centre and we launched our YouTube channel (even though Rob & Rob are still getting used to being in front of the camera).  One of the hardest things that The Robs have had to deal with this year was the development at Grand Junction which, if you’ve listened to this podcast episode, you’ll know has been going on a lot longer than just 2019 and has brought a lot more downs than ups. But it is finally now complete so there have been plenty of lessons for The Robs to take away from it.  But that wasn’t enough to put Rob D off, he went on to build another development in York which wasn’t quite as stressful as Grand Junction but did have it’s own host of issues that Rob D was able to learn from. You can listen to the podcast episode on Rob D’s York development here. Personal: To wrap up this episode, Rob & Rob reflect back on their personal lives with what they’ve been up to over the past 12 months outside of The Hub.  So that’s it, 2019 is boxed off! And what a year it’s been. We hope you’ve had an amazing year and if you’ve been with us on this journey over the past year, thank you and we look forward to kick starting 2020 with you.  Here’s to 2020 being bigger and better than ever!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Merry Christmas! We hope you had a lovely day yesterday, and just because it’s the festive period, that doesn’t mean we’re stopping The Property Podcast!

So as a nice little finisher to the year, Rob & Rob are taking a look back on 2019 and discussing what went right for them, and more importantly, what went wrong. But also, how they’re going to learn from it. 

Here’s what you can expect The Robs to reflect on in this episode:

News:

To kick start this episode, Rob & Rob are discussing the big stories that have been in the news this year. You can expect to hear mentions of Brexit (even though we didn’t really get anywhere with it this year), the general election and the industry as a whole. 

Industry/Market:

The guys then go on to discuss the property industry and market over the past year and how we’re in that mid-cycle wobble territory. Also this year saw the tenant fee ban come into play which wasn’t as detrimental as everyone thought it was going to be. 

Property Hub:

2019 was a huge year for Property Hub! We kick started the year with a complete rebrand (we can’t believe it’s only been 12 months!), we moved our head office to Manchester city centre and we launched our YouTube channel (even though Rob & Rob are still getting used to being in front of the camera). 

One of the hardest things that The Robs have had to deal with this year was the development at Grand Junction which, if you’ve listened to this podcast episode, you’ll know has been going on a lot longer than just 2019 and has brought a lot more downs than ups. But it is finally now complete so there have been plenty of lessons for The Robs to take away from it. 

But that wasn’t enough to put Rob D off, he went on to build another development in York which wasn’t quite as stressful as Grand Junction but did have it’s own host of issues that Rob D was able to learn from. You can listen to the podcast episode on Rob D’s York development here.

Personal:

To wrap up this episode, Rob & Rob reflect back on their personal lives with what they’ve been up to over the past 12 months outside of The Hub. 

So that’s it, 2019 is boxed off! And what a year it’s been. We hope you’ve had an amazing year and if you’ve been with us on this journey over the past year, thank you and we look forward to kick starting 2020 with you. 

Here’s to 2020 being bigger and better than ever!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 669 TPP353: 2019 predictions reviewed https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp353-2019-predictions-reviewed This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are starting to round up the year by taking a look at how their 2019 property hotspot predictions have stacked up. Were they bang on? Or were they completely off the mark? If you didn’t listen to Rob & Robs predictions at the beginning of the year, then you can listen to that episode here.  So let’s dive right in…  Top 5 cities: At the beginning of the year Rob & Rob predicted that Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool would be the best performing cities in England.  Were they right? Well they got four out of five right which is pretty good going, with only Nottingham letting them down, but it only just missed out on the leaderboard coming in at sixth place. UK on average:  Rob B predicted that the whole UK market wouldn’t creep into negative territory, but it would sit somewhere between zero and 3%. Whilst Rob D said that there won't be anymore than 1% growth nationally.  Did they get this one spot on? Listen to find out.  London: At the beginning of the year Rob D’s thoughts were that London would continue to be the worst performing region, whilst Rob B agreed but also threw the South East into the mix as well, and said he could see them falling into negative equity.  You probably already know the answer to this one - did you agree with their predictions at the start of the year? Let us know! Brexit:  The dreaded ‘B’ word that everyone has been tip-toeing around this year. Back in January, Rob B thought that no politician would be bold enough to push through a no-deal Brexit and that we would be leaving the EU with some form of deal.  This one is technically still undecided so there’s time for it to go one way or the other, but what The Robs definitely didn’t predict is that we would be no further along than what we were at the beginning of the year.  Transaction Volumes: Following on from Rob B’s Brexit prediction, Rob D seemed to think that off the back of Brexit this year we would see lower transaction volumes than we did in 2018. Luckily for our industry, Rob D was wrong on this one! Although the annual data hasn’t yet been released, some months were higher than the previous year but some were incredibly lower. So on average it seems like transactions were probably lower than 2018, but we can’t be 100% sure.  Markets and Media And to finish of the 2019 predictions, Rob B called that this year would be pretty boring for all markets and he didn’t see the property market surging or crashing. But he did call that the media would be incredibly negative.  We think we can say Rob B pretty much hit the nail on the head with those two.  Looks like The Robs did pretty well on this years predictions. They got four right, one half right and one wrong. Not bad going.  Find out more by listening to today’s episode and let us know what you think on our social channels. And what will be Rob & Robs predictions for 2020? Well luckily you only have a couple of weeks to wait!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP353: 2019 predictions reviewed full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are starting to round up the year by taking a look at how their 2019 property hotspot predictions have stacked up. Were they bang on? Or were they completely off the mark? If you didn’t listen to Rob & Robs predictions at the beginning of the year, then you can listen to that episode here.  So let’s dive right in…  Top 5 cities: At the beginning of the year Rob & Rob predicted that Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool would be the best performing cities in England.  Were they right? Well they got four out of five right which is pretty good going, with only Nottingham letting them down, but it only just missed out on the leaderboard coming in at sixth place. UK on average:  Rob B predicted that the whole UK market wouldn’t creep into negative territory, but it would sit somewhere between zero and 3%. Whilst Rob D said that there won't be anymore than 1% growth nationally.  Did they get this one spot on? Listen to find out.  London: At the beginning of the year Rob D’s thoughts were that London would continue to be the worst performing region, whilst Rob B agreed but also threw the South East into the mix as well, and said he could see them falling into negative equity.  You probably already know the answer to this one - did you agree with their predictions at the start of the year? Let us know! Brexit:  The dreaded ‘B’ word that everyone has been tip-toeing around this year. Back in January, Rob B thought that no politician would be bold enough to push through a no-deal Brexit and that we would be leaving the EU with some form of deal.  This one is technically still undecided so there’s time for it to go one way or the other, but what The Robs definitely didn’t predict is that we would be no further along than what we were at the beginning of the year.  Transaction Volumes: Following on from Rob B’s Brexit prediction, Rob D seemed to think that off the back of Brexit this year we would see lower transaction volumes than we did in 2018. Luckily for our industry, Rob D was wrong on this one! Although the annual data hasn’t yet been released, some months were higher than the previous year but some were incredibly lower. So on average it seems like transactions were probably lower than 2018, but we can’t be 100% sure.  Markets and Media And to finish of the 2019 predictions, Rob B called that this year would be pretty boring for all markets and he didn’t see the property market surging or crashing. But he did call that the media would be incredibly negative.  We think we can say Rob B pretty much hit the nail on the head with those two.  Looks like The Robs did pretty well on this years predictions. They got four right, one half right and one wrong. Not bad going.  Find out more by listening to today’s episode and let us know what you think on our social channels. And what will be Rob & Robs predictions for 2020? Well luckily you only have a couple of weeks to wait!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are starting to round up the year by taking a look at how their 2019 property hotspot predictions have stacked up. Were they bang on? Or were they completely off the mark?

If you didn’t listen to Rob & Robs predictions at the beginning of the year, then you can listen to that episode here. 

So let’s dive right in… 

Top 5 cities:

At the beginning of the year Rob & Rob predicted that Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool would be the best performing cities in England. 

Were they right?

Well they got four out of five right which is pretty good going, with only Nottingham letting them down, but it only just missed out on the leaderboard coming in at sixth place.

UK on average: 

Rob B predicted that the whole UK market wouldn’t creep into negative territory, but it would sit somewhere between zero and 3%. Whilst Rob D said that there won't be anymore than 1% growth nationally. 

Did they get this one spot on? Listen to find out. 

London:

At the beginning of the year Rob D’s thoughts were that London would continue to be the worst performing region, whilst Rob B agreed but also threw the South East into the mix as well, and said he could see them falling into negative equity. 

You probably already know the answer to this one - did you agree with their predictions at the start of the year? Let us know!

Brexit: 

The dreaded ‘B’ word that everyone has been tip-toeing around this year. Back in January, Rob B thought that no politician would be bold enough to push through a no-deal Brexit and that we would be leaving the EU with some form of deal. 

This one is technically still undecided so there’s time for it to go one way or the other, but what The Robs definitely didn’t predict is that we would be no further along than what we were at the beginning of the year. 

Transaction Volumes:

Following on from Rob B’s Brexit prediction, Rob D seemed to think that off the back of Brexit this year we would see lower transaction volumes than we did in 2018.

Luckily for our industry, Rob D was wrong on this one! Although the annual data hasn’t yet been released, some months were higher than the previous year but some were incredibly lower. So on average it seems like transactions were probably lower than 2018, but we can’t be 100% sure. 

Markets and Media

And to finish of the 2019 predictions, Rob B called that this year would be pretty boring for all markets and he didn’t see the property market surging or crashing. But he did call that the media would be incredibly negative. 

We think we can say Rob B pretty much hit the nail on the head with those two. 

Looks like The Robs did pretty well on this years predictions. They got four right, one half right and one wrong. Not bad going. 

Find out more by listening to today’s episode and let us know what you think on our social channels.

And what will be Rob & Robs predictions for 2020? Well luckily you only have a couple of weeks to wait! 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 546 TPP352: Best of Hub Extra - 2019 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp352-best-of-hub-extra-2019 This week on The Property Podcast, it’s one of the most popular episodes that The Robs do throughout the year.  If you’ve listened to every every episode of The Property Podcast, you’ll know that at the end, Rob & Rob like to give you a tool or resource that you can go away with and put into practice. We are, of course, talking about Hub Extra. And this week we’re doing a round up of the best Hub Extra mentions that Rob & Rob have shared throughout the year.  So grab your pen and paper as the guys go through their favourite: Books Podcasts  YouTube channels TV episodes/series  Apps & tech  It’s a fantastic episode and you’ll definitely walk away with something valuable, even if Rob & Rob aren’t talking about property.  And even though we’ve given you a complete run-down already… here’s something else if you’re struggling to find that perfect Christmas gift for that property lover in your life.  You can now buy a gift voucher to our Property Hub Magazine! Just simply click this link, pay up front for the yearly subscription, and give the gift code to your nearest and dearest. It’s that easy and they’ll love you for it!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP352: Best of Hub Extra - 2019 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, it’s one of the most popular episodes that The Robs do throughout the year.  If you’ve listened to every every episode of The Property Podcast, you’ll know that at the end, Rob & Rob like to give you a tool or resource that you can go away with and put into practice. We are, of course, talking about Hub Extra. And this week we’re doing a round up of the best Hub Extra mentions that Rob & Rob have shared throughout the year.  So grab your pen and paper as the guys go through their favourite: Books Podcasts  YouTube channels TV episodes/series  Apps & tech  It’s a fantastic episode and you’ll definitely walk away with something valuable, even if Rob & Rob aren’t talking about property.  And even though we’ve given you a complete run-down already… here’s something else if you’re struggling to find that perfect Christmas gift for that property lover in your life.  You can now buy a gift voucher to our Property Hub Magazine! Just simply click this link, pay up front for the yearly subscription, and give the gift code to your nearest and dearest. It’s that easy and they’ll love you for it!    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, it’s one of the most popular episodes that The Robs do throughout the year. 

If you’ve listened to every every episode of The Property Podcast, you’ll know that at the end, Rob & Rob like to give you a tool or resource that you can go away with and put into practice.

We are, of course, talking about Hub Extra. And this week we’re doing a round up of the best Hub Extra mentions that Rob & Rob have shared throughout the year. 

So grab your pen and paper as the guys go through their favourite:

  • Books
  • Podcasts 
  • YouTube channels
  • TV episodes/series 
  • Apps & tech 

It’s a fantastic episode and you’ll definitely walk away with something valuable, even if Rob & Rob aren’t talking about property. 

And even though we’ve given you a complete run-down already… here’s something else if you’re struggling to find that perfect Christmas gift for that property lover in your life. 

You can now buy a gift voucher to our Property Hub Magazine! Just simply click this link, pay up front for the yearly subscription, and give the gift code to your nearest and dearest. It’s that easy and they’ll love you for it! 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1754 ASK216: What can property investors expect in their Christmas stocking? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask216-what-can-property-investors-expect-in-their It’s the final Ask Rob & Rob of 2019! But before the guys disappear for the festive holidays, they’ve got one more question they’re answering.  And this week it’s from the big man himself. Our caller, Nick, is wanting to know when Rob & Rob are going to do their yearly roundup of Hub Extra, and he’d also like to see The Robs do some live events in 2020.  So what have The Robs got in store for us to round up the year and look forward to in 2020? Tune in to find out…   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK216: What can property investors expect in their Christmas stocking? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the final Ask Rob & Rob of 2019! But before the guys disappear for the festive holidays, they’ve got one more question they’re answering.  And this week it’s from the big man himself. Our caller, Nick, is wanting to know when Rob & Rob are going to do their yearly roundup of Hub Extra, and he’d also like to see The Robs do some live events in 2020.  So what have The Robs got in store for us to round up the year and look forward to in 2020? Tune in to find out…   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the final Ask Rob & Rob of 2019! But before the guys disappear for the festive holidays, they’ve got one more question they’re answering. 

And this week it’s from the big man himself.

Our caller, Nick, is wanting to know when Rob & Rob are going to do their yearly roundup of Hub Extra, and he’d also like to see The Robs do some live events in 2020. 

So what have The Robs got in store for us to round up the year and look forward to in 2020?

Tune in to find out…

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 267 TPP351: Who should property investors vote for in the general election? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp351-who-should-property-investors-vote-for-in-t This week’s episode of The Property Podcast is a pretty important one. As you should know by now, next week is the general election, and it’s kind of a big deal.  The manifestos have been flying around all over the place with the parties promising this, that and the other. And to be honest, it can get quite confusing.  So what do each of the party policies mean for property investors? Well, that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are going to dive into and dissect in today’s episode. Sit back, relax and take notes as the guys look into each of the following policies: Conservative Labour Lib Dems Green Party  It will certainly be one of the more important podcast episodes we’ve done this year and it will definitely help if you’re more confused than ever on who to vote for.    This week for Hub Extra, Rob B has a book recommendation. ‘How to Be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life’. Not only does it tell the story of Walt Disney and his journey of how he created the Disney brand, but you’ll learn so much more!  There are sections that discuss religious views throughout the book, which some people took offence to, so you might want to skip over these bits. But Rob B connected to the story on both a personal and business level, and even got some inspiration from it - maybe it’ll lift your spirits too.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP351: Who should property investors vote for in the general election? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week’s episode of The Property Podcast is a pretty important one. As you should know by now, next week is the general election, and it’s kind of a big deal.  The manifestos have been flying around all over the place with the parties promising this, that and the other. And to be honest, it can get quite confusing.  So what do each of the party policies mean for property investors? Well, that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are going to dive into and dissect in today’s episode. Sit back, relax and take notes as the guys look into each of the following policies: Conservative Labour Lib Dems Green Party  It will certainly be one of the more important podcast episodes we’ve done this year and it will definitely help if you’re more confused than ever on who to vote for.    This week for Hub Extra, Rob B has a book recommendation. ‘How to Be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life’. Not only does it tell the story of Walt Disney and his journey of how he created the Disney brand, but you’ll learn so much more!  There are sections that discuss religious views throughout the book, which some people took offence to, so you might want to skip over these bits. But Rob B connected to the story on both a personal and business level, and even got some inspiration from it - maybe it’ll lift your spirits too.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week’s episode of The Property Podcast is a pretty important one. As you should know by now, next week is the general election, and it’s kind of a big deal. 

The manifestos have been flying around all over the place with the parties promising this, that and the other. And to be honest, it can get quite confusing. 

So what do each of the party policies mean for property investors? Well, that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are going to dive into and dissect in today’s episode. Sit back, relax and take notes as the guys look into each of the following policies:

  • Conservative
  • Labour
  • Lib Dems
  • Green Party 

It will certainly be one of the more important podcast episodes we’ve done this year and it will definitely help if you’re more confused than ever on who to vote for. 

 

This week for Hub Extra, Rob B has a book recommendation. ‘How to Be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life’. Not only does it tell the story of Walt Disney and his journey of how he created the Disney brand, but you’ll learn so much more! 

There are sections that discuss religious views throughout the book, which some people took offence to, so you might want to skip over these bits. But Rob B connected to the story on both a personal and business level, and even got some inspiration from it - maybe it’ll lift your spirits too. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1301 ASK215: My solicitor is limiting my mortgage options – What should I do? PLUS: Does a Limited Company purchase count towards Stamp Duty? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask215-my-solicitor-is-limiting-my-mortgage-option Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more of your burning questions. The first caller this week is Sam who is stuck in limbo. She’s in a bit of a situation that you might not often find yourself in, but that doesn’t mean you might not be in Sam’s position at some point in the future.  Sam is using a certain solicitor, however the lender that she’s using for her mortgage isn’t on the same panel. So, in order to get the rate that she wants with this lender, she’ll end up paying extra legal fees.  She’s not 100% sure on how this works and if there’s a way to factor this into your costs or not.  So what advice can Rob & Rob offer to Sam?  Our second question this week comes in from Marcus from London. Marcus has a buy-to-let property in his personal name which he is about to move over into a Limited Company.  He’s wanting to understand the tax implications around this.  Essentially, once he’s moved the first property into a Limited Company, when he buys a second property in his personal name, will he still be seen as owning the first property and therefore end up paying double the stamp duty costs?  It’s a very clever tactic, but is it clever enough to avoid the stamp duty costs?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK215: My solicitor is limiting my mortgage options – What should I do? PLUS: Does a Limited Company purchase count towards Stamp Duty? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more of your burning questions. The first caller this week is Sam who is stuck in limbo. She’s in a bit of a situation that you might not often find yourself in, but that doesn’t mean you might not be in Sam’s position at some point in the future.  Sam is using a certain solicitor, however the lender that she’s using for her mortgage isn’t on the same panel. So, in order to get the rate that she wants with this lender, she’ll end up paying extra legal fees.  She’s not 100% sure on how this works and if there’s a way to factor this into your costs or not.  So what advice can Rob & Rob offer to Sam?  Our second question this week comes in from Marcus from London. Marcus has a buy-to-let property in his personal name which he is about to move over into a Limited Company.  He’s wanting to understand the tax implications around this.  Essentially, once he’s moved the first property into a Limited Company, when he buys a second property in his personal name, will he still be seen as owning the first property and therefore end up paying double the stamp duty costs?  It’s a very clever tactic, but is it clever enough to avoid the stamp duty costs?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more of your burning questions.

The first caller this week is Sam who is stuck in limbo. She’s in a bit of a situation that you might not often find yourself in, but that doesn’t mean you might not be in Sam’s position at some point in the future. 

Sam is using a certain solicitor, however the lender that she’s using for her mortgage isn’t on the same panel. So, in order to get the rate that she wants with this lender, she’ll end up paying extra legal fees. 

She’s not 100% sure on how this works and if there’s a way to factor this into your costs or not. 

So what advice can Rob & Rob offer to Sam? 

Our second question this week comes in from Marcus from London. Marcus has a buy-to-let property in his personal name which he is about to move over into a Limited Company. 

He’s wanting to understand the tax implications around this. 

Essentially, once he’s moved the first property into a Limited Company, when he buys a second property in his personal name, will he still be seen as owning the first property and therefore end up paying double the stamp duty costs? 

It’s a very clever tactic, but is it clever enough to avoid the stamp duty costs? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 448 TPP350: We bought £130m of property this year: here’s where and why https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp350-we-bought-130m-of-property-this-year-here-s We’ve got an epic episode for you. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are sharing just how they made £130 million worth of investments happen this year!  Before you get the wrong end of the stick, this isn’t an episode of them bragging about their achievements. Oh no. They’re actually going to tell you exactly how they’ve done it and where they did it, so you can do it too.  One question Rob & Rob get asked all the time is: “where are you investing?”  And rightly so. They’re experts in this field so naturally, you want to invest where they are.  We’re not just sharing where Rob & Rob have invested, but where Property Hub Invest clients are investing too. Sharing is caring.  At the beginning of the year Rob & Rob shared the top five locations across the country that they were going to be targeting throughout the year. These locations were: Manchester Liverpool Leeds Sheffield  Nottingham So how many have the guys been able to tick off this checklist?  Tune in to find out!   Our news story this week isn’t a happy one, unfortunately. It’s an article from the BBC, ‘Devastated hotel investors fly to UK seeking their money’, which has sadly seen a number of investors lose an awful lot of money in a hotel investment that has gone horribly wrong.  The hotel investment offered investors guaranteed returns, which haven’t been met and now angry investors have been flying over to the UK to find out where their money is. We’ve talked about this topic before, why we think you should stay away from hotel investments, and sadly, this is exactly the reason why. We actually even did a YouTube video on investing in hotel rooms, which you can watch here.   This week’s Hub Extra tool is a resource called Flux. If you spend a lot of time on your phone or your laptop, especially just before you go to bed, then this will be a tool you’ll want to use.  It’s been proven that technology screens give off a blue light that makes it difficult to sleep at night and disturbs you from getting a full solid night sleep. Flux is a programme that detects what time of day it is and automatically changes the brightness of your screen and changes the colours that are given off, so you can now get the ideal amount of undisturbed sleep.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP350: We bought £130m of property this year: here’s where and why full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve got an epic episode for you. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are sharing just how they made £130 million worth of investments happen this year!  Before you get the wrong end of the stick, this isn’t an episode of them bragging about their achievements. Oh no. They’re actually going to tell you exactly how they’ve done it and where they did it, so you can do it too.  One question Rob & Rob get asked all the time is: “where are you investing?”  And rightly so. They’re experts in this field so naturally, you want to invest where they are.  We’re not just sharing where Rob & Rob have invested, but where Property Hub Invest clients are investing too. Sharing is caring.  At the beginning of the year Rob & Rob shared the top five locations across the country that they were going to be targeting throughout the year. These locations were: Manchester Liverpool Leeds Sheffield  Nottingham So how many have the guys been able to tick off this checklist?  Tune in to find out!   Our news story this week isn’t a happy one, unfortunately. It’s an article from the BBC, ‘Devastated hotel investors fly to UK seeking their money’, which has sadly seen a number of investors lose an awful lot of money in a hotel investment that has gone horribly wrong.  The hotel investment offered investors guaranteed returns, which haven’t been met and now angry investors have been flying over to the UK to find out where their money is. We’ve talked about this topic before, why we think you should stay away from hotel investments, and sadly, this is exactly the reason why. We actually even did a YouTube video on investing in hotel rooms, which you can watch here.   This week’s Hub Extra tool is a resource called Flux. If you spend a lot of time on your phone or your laptop, especially just before you go to bed, then this will be a tool you’ll want to use.  It’s been proven that technology screens give off a blue light that makes it difficult to sleep at night and disturbs you from getting a full solid night sleep. Flux is a programme that detects what time of day it is and automatically changes the brightness of your screen and changes the colours that are given off, so you can now get the ideal amount of undisturbed sleep.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve got an epic episode for you. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are sharing just how they made £130 million worth of investments happen this year! 

Before you get the wrong end of the stick, this isn’t an episode of them bragging about their achievements. Oh no. They’re actually going to tell you exactly how they’ve done it and where they did it, so you can do it too. 

One question Rob & Rob get asked all the time is: “where are you investing?” 

And rightly so. They’re experts in this field so naturally, you want to invest where they are. 

We’re not just sharing where Rob & Rob have invested, but where Property Hub Invest clients are investing too. Sharing is caring. 

At the beginning of the year Rob & Rob shared the top five locations across the country that they were going to be targeting throughout the year. These locations were:

  • Manchester
  • Liverpool
  • Leeds
  • Sheffield 
  • Nottingham

So how many have the guys been able to tick off this checklist? 

Tune in to find out!

 

Our news story this week isn’t a happy one, unfortunately. It’s an article from the BBC, ‘Devastated hotel investors fly to UK seeking their money’, which has sadly seen a number of investors lose an awful lot of money in a hotel investment that has gone horribly wrong. 

The hotel investment offered investors guaranteed returns, which haven’t been met and now angry investors have been flying over to the UK to find out where their money is. We’ve talked about this topic before, why we think you should stay away from hotel investments, and sadly, this is exactly the reason why. We actually even did a YouTube video on investing in hotel rooms, which you can watch here.

 

This week’s Hub Extra tool is a resource called Flux. If you spend a lot of time on your phone or your laptop, especially just before you go to bed, then this will be a tool you’ll want to use. 

It’s been proven that technology screens give off a blue light that makes it difficult to sleep at night and disturbs you from getting a full solid night sleep. Flux is a programme that detects what time of day it is and automatically changes the brightness of your screen and changes the colours that are given off, so you can now get the ideal amount of undisturbed sleep.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1510 ASK214: How can I overcome a lack of comparables? PLUS: Are developments that have lost value a good buying opportunity? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask214-how-can-i-overcome-a-lack-of-comparables-pl This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are back again with two different questions that they’ve not covered previously. They’ll be talking about what to do in the event of there being a lack of comparables discussing if properties that have lost value are worth investing in now. Our first caller today is Paul from Burnley. At the beginning of the year Paul purchased his first buy-to-let property and now he’s hoping to soon complete on property number six!  That’s pretty good going for less than 12 month’s work!  Paul’s strategy is buy-refurbish-refinance with a difference - he focuses on  bungalows. So not your usual property choice, but clearly it’s working for him. However he’s now ran into a bit of an issue. Because it’s such a niche strategy, he’s having difficulties when it comes to searching for comparables in order to remortgage the properties.  Obviously Paul’s end game is to have made as much profit as possible on the properties, so he’s wondering what he can do to prepare that information when the valuations take place?  Luckily, Rob D is on hand to offer Paul some pointers on how he can go about this. The second question comes from Luke in Liverpool. He has a small portfolio himself and is continuously looking to add to it.  He’s been keeping his eye on the local market in and around Liverpool, in different areas and has noticed that some developments that were priced between £130,000 - £140,000 are now on the market for around £90,000.  So now he’s wondering if these kind of properties are a good investment opportunity or if they are just going to continuously lose value and he should stay well away?  Naturally, there was only one Rob that could offer advice on the Liverpool market, cue Rob B.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK214: How can I overcome a lack of comparables? PLUS: Are developments that have lost value a good buying opportunity? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are back again with two different questions that they’ve not covered previously. They’ll be talking about what to do in the event of there being a lack of comparables discussing if properties that have lost value are worth investing in now. Our first caller today is Paul from Burnley. At the beginning of the year Paul purchased his first buy-to-let property and now he’s hoping to soon complete on property number six!  That’s pretty good going for less than 12 month’s work!  Paul’s strategy is buy-refurbish-refinance with a difference - he focuses on  bungalows. So not your usual property choice, but clearly it’s working for him. However he’s now ran into a bit of an issue. Because it’s such a niche strategy, he’s having difficulties when it comes to searching for comparables in order to remortgage the properties.  Obviously Paul’s end game is to have made as much profit as possible on the properties, so he’s wondering what he can do to prepare that information when the valuations take place?  Luckily, Rob D is on hand to offer Paul some pointers on how he can go about this. The second question comes from Luke in Liverpool. He has a small portfolio himself and is continuously looking to add to it.  He’s been keeping his eye on the local market in and around Liverpool, in different areas and has noticed that some developments that were priced between £130,000 - £140,000 are now on the market for around £90,000.  So now he’s wondering if these kind of properties are a good investment opportunity or if they are just going to continuously lose value and he should stay well away?  Naturally, there was only one Rob that could offer advice on the Liverpool market, cue Rob B.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are back again with two different questions that they’ve not covered previously. They’ll be talking about what to do in the event of there being a lack of comparables discussing if properties that have lost value are worth investing in now.

Our first caller today is Paul from Burnley. At the beginning of the year Paul purchased his first buy-to-let property and now he’s hoping to soon complete on property number six! 

That’s pretty good going for less than 12 month’s work! 

Paul’s strategy is buy-refurbish-refinance with a difference - he focuses on  bungalows. So not your usual property choice, but clearly it’s working for him.

However he’s now ran into a bit of an issue. Because it’s such a niche strategy, he’s having difficulties when it comes to searching for comparables in order to remortgage the properties. 

Obviously Paul’s end game is to have made as much profit as possible on the properties, so he’s wondering what he can do to prepare that information when the valuations take place? 

Luckily, Rob D is on hand to offer Paul some pointers on how he can go about this.

The second question comes from Luke in Liverpool. He has a small portfolio himself and is continuously looking to add to it. 

He’s been keeping his eye on the local market in and around Liverpool, in different areas and has noticed that some developments that were priced between £130,000 - £140,000 are now on the market for around £90,000. 

So now he’s wondering if these kind of properties are a good investment opportunity or if they are just going to continuously lose value and he should stay well away? 

Naturally, there was only one Rob that could offer advice on the Liverpool market, cue Rob B.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 530 TPP349: Rob D built 10 apartments: The results, lessons and pain https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp349-rob-d-built-10-apartments-the-results-lesso This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are doing something a little different. Rob B is interviewing Rob D on his own property development exploits.  One of our most popular podcast episodes this year was when we discussed our project in Crewe, which was a rather eventful and emotional journey to say the least. If you haven’t listened to that episode, you can do so here.  But amazingly, that wasn’t enough to put off Rob D. He’s just done a property development project just outside of York.  In the episode you can expect to find out: What exactly this development was What the results were  What went wrong What went right  And what lessons Rob D learnt from this project So sit down, grab a brew and tune in as Rob B picks Rob D’s brain about this new property development.    In the news this week, Savills have predicted that house prices are going to increase by £35,000 in five years for some parts of the country. No shock that it’s actually in line with what Rob & Rob have been saying throughout the year, and the highest regional growth will be in the North West, which will go up by 24%.  Maybe now you’ll take that leap into investing in one of the areas that The Robs picked as their 2019 property hotspots.    And if you haven't watched it already, last week we published our latest YouTube video, the essential guide to property tax which will walk you through the various taxes you have to pay and some ways that you can avoid them. So make sure you go give it a watch, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our next one.    For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a podcast that Rob D just can’t stop listening to. It’s called The Missing Cryptoqueen from the BBC. Now before you jump the gun, Rob D isn’t interested in getting involved in crypto currency, or a massive scam, which is what the podcast is all about.  It’s only an 8-part series but it’s a really interesting one. To give you a brief overview, it’s about a woman who created a new crypto currency which was going to be bigger than Bitcoin. She secured billions of Euros from people all over and then just vanished, and nobody knows where she is. It’s very fascinating so definitely give it a listen!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP349: Rob D built 10 apartments: The results, lessons and pain full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are doing something a little different. Rob B is interviewing Rob D on his own property development exploits.  One of our most popular podcast episodes this year was when we discussed our project in Crewe, which was a rather eventful and emotional journey to say the least. If you haven’t listened to that episode, you can do so here.  But amazingly, that wasn’t enough to put off Rob D. He’s just done a property development project just outside of York.  In the episode you can expect to find out: What exactly this development was What the results were  What went wrong What went right  And what lessons Rob D learnt from this project So sit down, grab a brew and tune in as Rob B picks Rob D’s brain about this new property development.    In the news this week, Savills have predicted that house prices are going to increase by £35,000 in five years for some parts of the country. No shock that it’s actually in line with what Rob & Rob have been saying throughout the year, and the highest regional growth will be in the North West, which will go up by 24%.  Maybe now you’ll take that leap into investing in one of the areas that The Robs picked as their 2019 property hotspots.    And if you haven't watched it already, last week we published our latest YouTube video, the essential guide to property tax which will walk you through the various taxes you have to pay and some ways that you can avoid them. So make sure you go give it a watch, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our next one.    For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a podcast that Rob D just can’t stop listening to. It’s called The Missing Cryptoqueen from the BBC. Now before you jump the gun, Rob D isn’t interested in getting involved in crypto currency, or a massive scam, which is what the podcast is all about.  It’s only an 8-part series but it’s a really interesting one. To give you a brief overview, it’s about a woman who created a new crypto currency which was going to be bigger than Bitcoin. She secured billions of Euros from people all over and then just vanished, and nobody knows where she is. It’s very fascinating so definitely give it a listen!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are doing something a little different. Rob B is interviewing Rob D on his own property development exploits. 

One of our most popular podcast episodes this year was when we discussed our project in Crewe, which was a rather eventful and emotional journey to say the least. If you haven’t listened to that episode, you can do so here. 

But amazingly, that wasn’t enough to put off Rob D. He’s just done a property development project just outside of York. 

In the episode you can expect to find out:

  • What exactly this development was
  • What the results were 
  • What went wrong
  • What went right 
  • And what lessons Rob D learnt from this project

So sit down, grab a brew and tune in as Rob B picks Rob D’s brain about this new property development. 

 

In the news this week, Savills have predicted that house prices are going to increase by £35,000 in five years for some parts of the country. No shock that it’s actually in line with what Rob & Rob have been saying throughout the year, and the highest regional growth will be in the North West, which will go up by 24%. 

Maybe now you’ll take that leap into investing in one of the areas that The Robs picked as their 2019 property hotspots. 

 

And if you haven't watched it already, last week we published our latest YouTube video, the essential guide to property tax which will walk you through the various taxes you have to pay and some ways that you can avoid them. So make sure you go give it a watch, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our next one. 

 

For Hub Extra this week we’ve got a podcast that Rob D just can’t stop listening to. It’s called The Missing Cryptoqueen from the BBC. Now before you jump the gun, Rob D isn’t interested in getting involved in crypto currency, or a massive scam, which is what the podcast is all about. 

It’s only an 8-part series but it’s a really interesting one. To give you a brief overview, it’s about a woman who created a new crypto currency which was going to be bigger than Bitcoin. She secured billions of Euros from people all over and then just vanished, and nobody knows where she is. It’s very fascinating so definitely give it a listen!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1458 ASK213: Should I release equity and give up my great mortgage rate? PLUS: Where in Scotland should I invest? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask213-should-i-release-equity-and-give-up-my-grea Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer more of your property related questions. So let’s get started!  First up we’ve got Catherine from Bristol who is well underway with her property investment journey having built up a portfolio of five buy-to-let properties. She’s looking to build this portfolio to eight properties in order to achieve the income figure that she has in mind. The end goal is to be able to make big changes to the way she and her family live their lives. Currently, one of her properties in London is on an incredible mortgage rate of 1.54%! Definitely not the kind of rate you’d get now.  After speaking to two mortgage advisors, both have said that she could release around £125,000 in equity from this property, so she has the deposit she needs to grow her portfolio. However, this means giving up the amazing mortgage rate she’s currently on. If she were to do this, straight away she’d be paying around £9,000 more a year in mortgage fees on that one property. Wowza! So should she wait it out for a few years until she can release equity from other properties and keep the great mortgage rate, or should she act now? Our second caller is Ben from Aberdeen, who wants to know where Rob & Rob would recommend to invest in, in Scotland. Something they get asked all the time.  He’s had one buy-to-let property for the past six years and has recently bought a further two in the small town he grew up in.  Ideally he wants to move his location focus away from his hometown, but still remain in Scotland. He already knows that his main goal is cash flow and long term he’d like to look at Edinburgh, but feels that’s currently too competitive for him.  It’s finally the answer to a question a lot of you have been waiting for. Where would Rob & Rob invest in Scotland?  Tune in to find out!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK213: Should I release equity and give up my great mortgage rate? PLUS: Where in Scotland should I invest? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer more of your property related questions. So let’s get started!  First up we’ve got Catherine from Bristol who is well underway with her property investment journey having built up a portfolio of five buy-to-let properties. She’s looking to build this portfolio to eight properties in order to achieve the income figure that she has in mind. The end goal is to be able to make big changes to the way she and her family live their lives. Currently, one of her properties in London is on an incredible mortgage rate of 1.54%! Definitely not the kind of rate you’d get now.  After speaking to two mortgage advisors, both have said that she could release around £125,000 in equity from this property, so she has the deposit she needs to grow her portfolio. However, this means giving up the amazing mortgage rate she’s currently on. If she were to do this, straight away she’d be paying around £9,000 more a year in mortgage fees on that one property. Wowza! So should she wait it out for a few years until she can release equity from other properties and keep the great mortgage rate, or should she act now? Our second caller is Ben from Aberdeen, who wants to know where Rob & Rob would recommend to invest in, in Scotland. Something they get asked all the time.  He’s had one buy-to-let property for the past six years and has recently bought a further two in the small town he grew up in.  Ideally he wants to move his location focus away from his hometown, but still remain in Scotland. He already knows that his main goal is cash flow and long term he’d like to look at Edinburgh, but feels that’s currently too competitive for him.  It’s finally the answer to a question a lot of you have been waiting for. Where would Rob & Rob invest in Scotland?  Tune in to find out!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer more of your property related questions. So let’s get started! 

First up we’ve got Catherine from Bristol who is well underway with her property investment journey having built up a portfolio of five buy-to-let properties.

She’s looking to build this portfolio to eight properties in order to achieve the income figure that she has in mind. The end goal is to be able to make big changes to the way she and her family live their lives.

Currently, one of her properties in London is on an incredible mortgage rate of 1.54%! Definitely not the kind of rate you’d get now. 

After speaking to two mortgage advisors, both have said that she could release around £125,000 in equity from this property, so she has the deposit she needs to grow her portfolio. However, this means giving up the amazing mortgage rate she’s currently on.

If she were to do this, straight away she’d be paying around £9,000 more a year in mortgage fees on that one property. Wowza!

So should she wait it out for a few years until she can release equity from other properties and keep the great mortgage rate, or should she act now?

Our second caller is Ben from Aberdeen, who wants to know where Rob & Rob would recommend to invest in, in Scotland. Something they get asked all the time. 

He’s had one buy-to-let property for the past six years and has recently bought a further two in the small town he grew up in. 

Ideally he wants to move his location focus away from his hometown, but still remain in Scotland. He already knows that his main goal is cash flow and long term he’d like to look at Edinburgh, but feels that’s currently too competitive for him. 

It’s finally the answer to a question a lot of you have been waiting for. Where would Rob & Rob invest in Scotland? 

Tune in to find out!

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 409 TPP348: Landlord Licensing: Everything you need to know https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp348-landlord-licensing-everything-you-need-to-k This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are talking about landlord licensing. We know it’s not the most exciting of topics but it’s up there with one of the most important as a property investor. And luckily for you, The Robs will be talking you through exactly what licensing is and what you need to do.  You may have ignored this topic in the past because it only ever applied to HMO’s - and maybe you’ve thought that this is still the case. But now, depending on where you are, even with single let properties, landlord licensing is something you might need to know about.  Here’s what The Robs will cover in today’s episode: What are the requirements? How much does it cost? Will they inspect the property? What should you do? What if you should have a licence but don’t?  This is a full-on episode, full of regulatory need-to-knows. If there’s one episode of The Property Podcast you need to listen to… this is it. By the end of the episode, you should be completely clued up on whether you need landlord licensing or not.   And in the news this week, Rob B’s home city of Liverpool back in the press: ‘Liverpool endorses 2m sq ft office masterplan’. The article from Place North West says that the council has signed off on helping to build a world class commercial business district in the heart of Liverpool to tackle the shortfall of offices in the city. So once again, even more positivity and investment being ploughed into the city, which will bolster the number of investment plans already in motion, such as Liverpool Waters and the high number of property developments that are in the pipeline throughout the city and the wider areas.    If you haven’t seen it already, we launched a new YouTube video yesterday and this one is all about tax! Some people love it, some people hate it and some just don’t understand it. In this video, Rob & Rob explain everything you need to know about tax and cover all the different types of tax that you may have to pay as a property investor.  So go and check it out, let us know what you think or ask us any questions in the comments section, and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button!    This week for our Hub Extra, we’re wanting to help make a difference to the planet and this week it’s a website called Team Trees. It’s all about helping to make the world that little bit greener. Maybe you’ve always considered planting a tree but you don’t want to get covered in mud or you just don’t have the spare time.  Well this is the easiest option you’ll come across. Donating just $1 will plant one tree and Team Trees are aiming to have planted 20 million trees around the world by the 1st of January 2020. So go and do your bit for the planet and donate a dollar.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP348: Landlord Licensing: Everything you need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are talking about landlord licensing. We know it’s not the most exciting of topics but it’s up there with one of the most important as a property investor. And luckily for you, The Robs will be talking you through exactly what licensing is and what you need to do.  You may have ignored this topic in the past because it only ever applied to HMO’s - and maybe you’ve thought that this is still the case. But now, depending on where you are, even with single let properties, landlord licensing is something you might need to know about.  Here’s what The Robs will cover in today’s episode: What are the requirements? How much does it cost? Will they inspect the property? What should you do? What if you should have a licence but don’t?  This is a full-on episode, full of regulatory need-to-knows. If there’s one episode of The Property Podcast you need to listen to… this is it. By the end of the episode, you should be completely clued up on whether you need landlord licensing or not.   And in the news this week, Rob B’s home city of Liverpool back in the press: ‘Liverpool endorses 2m sq ft office masterplan’. The article from Place North West says that the council has signed off on helping to build a world class commercial business district in the heart of Liverpool to tackle the shortfall of offices in the city. So once again, even more positivity and investment being ploughed into the city, which will bolster the number of investment plans already in motion, such as Liverpool Waters and the high number of property developments that are in the pipeline throughout the city and the wider areas.    If you haven’t seen it already, we launched a new YouTube video yesterday and this one is all about tax! Some people love it, some people hate it and some just don’t understand it. In this video, Rob & Rob explain everything you need to know about tax and cover all the different types of tax that you may have to pay as a property investor.  So go and check it out, let us know what you think or ask us any questions in the comments section, and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button!    This week for our Hub Extra, we’re wanting to help make a difference to the planet and this week it’s a website called Team Trees. It’s all about helping to make the world that little bit greener. Maybe you’ve always considered planting a tree but you don’t want to get covered in mud or you just don’t have the spare time.  Well this is the easiest option you’ll come across. Donating just $1 will plant one tree and Team Trees are aiming to have planted 20 million trees around the world by the 1st of January 2020. So go and do your bit for the planet and donate a dollar.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are talking about landlord licensing.

We know it’s not the most exciting of topics but it’s up there with one of the most important as a property investor. And luckily for you, The Robs will be talking you through exactly what licensing is and what you need to do. 

You may have ignored this topic in the past because it only ever applied to HMO’s - and maybe you’ve thought that this is still the case. But now, depending on where you are, even with single let properties, landlord licensing is something you might need to know about. 

Here’s what The Robs will cover in today’s episode:

  • What are the requirements?
  • How much does it cost?
  • Will they inspect the property?
  • What should you do?
  • What if you should have a licence but don’t? 

This is a full-on episode, full of regulatory need-to-knows. If there’s one episode of The Property Podcast you need to listen to… this is it. By the end of the episode, you should be completely clued up on whether you need landlord licensing or not.

 

And in the news this week, Rob B’s home city of Liverpool back in the press: ‘Liverpool endorses 2m sq ft office masterplan’. The article from Place North West says that the council has signed off on helping to build a world class commercial business district in the heart of Liverpool to tackle the shortfall of offices in the city.

So once again, even more positivity and investment being ploughed into the city, which will bolster the number of investment plans already in motion, such as Liverpool Waters and the high number of property developments that are in the pipeline throughout the city and the wider areas. 

 

If you haven’t seen it already, we launched a new YouTube video yesterday and this one is all about tax! Some people love it, some people hate it and some just don’t understand it. In this video, Rob & Rob explain everything you need to know about tax and cover all the different types of tax that you may have to pay as a property investor. 

So go and check it out, let us know what you think or ask us any questions in the comments section, and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button! 

 

This week for our Hub Extra, we’re wanting to help make a difference to the planet and this week it’s a website called Team Trees. It’s all about helping to make the world that little bit greener. Maybe you’ve always considered planting a tree but you don’t want to get covered in mud or you just don’t have the spare time. 

Well this is the easiest option you’ll come across. Donating just $1 will plant one tree and Team Trees are aiming to have planted 20 million trees around the world by the 1st of January 2020. So go and do your bit for the planet and donate a dollar. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1035 ASK212: How can I buy my own home and invest at the same time? PLUS: How much stamp duty will I need to pay? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask212-how-can-i-buy-my-own-home-and-invest-at-the Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more fantastic property questions from two of our listeners. This week our first question comes in from Luke in Manchester, who’s been inspired by The Property Podcast to get started in his investment career.  Luke is in a situation that most people are probably in when trying to start their buy-to-let journey. He’s looking to purchase his first personal home and an investment property at the same time.  At the minute he’s only going to have enough funds for one mortgage so he’s considering buying a two bedroom apartment (or house) and is looking to rent out the second bedroom. But he has a few questions around this: Is there a particular mortgage he’ll need to enable him to do this? How much stamp duty will he have to pay? Are there any other considerations? ...and is this actually a good idea? Find out what Rob D thinks of this idea and if it’s actually doable. Maybe this could work for you as well.  Our second caller is Sally who has a question about stamp duty. She’s changing her residential home to a buy-to-let so that she can buy a new house with her partner.  She’s been given two different sets of figures from her solicitor and mortgage broker in terms of how much stamp duty she’ll pay. One is saying £2,200 and the other £9,250!  Obviously that’s a huge difference so Sally wants this clearing up.  So, is Rob B about to put her mind at rest or burst her bubble?  Tune in to find out!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK212: How can I buy my own home and invest at the same time? PLUS: How much stamp duty will I need to pay? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more fantastic property questions from two of our listeners. This week our first question comes in from Luke in Manchester, who’s been inspired by The Property Podcast to get started in his investment career.  Luke is in a situation that most people are probably in when trying to start their buy-to-let journey. He’s looking to purchase his first personal home and an investment property at the same time.  At the minute he’s only going to have enough funds for one mortgage so he’s considering buying a two bedroom apartment (or house) and is looking to rent out the second bedroom. But he has a few questions around this: Is there a particular mortgage he’ll need to enable him to do this? How much stamp duty will he have to pay? Are there any other considerations? ...and is this actually a good idea? Find out what Rob D thinks of this idea and if it’s actually doable. Maybe this could work for you as well.  Our second caller is Sally who has a question about stamp duty. She’s changing her residential home to a buy-to-let so that she can buy a new house with her partner.  She’s been given two different sets of figures from her solicitor and mortgage broker in terms of how much stamp duty she’ll pay. One is saying £2,200 and the other £9,250!  Obviously that’s a huge difference so Sally wants this clearing up.  So, is Rob B about to put her mind at rest or burst her bubble?  Tune in to find out!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more fantastic property questions from two of our listeners.

This week our first question comes in from Luke in Manchester, who’s been inspired by The Property Podcast to get started in his investment career. 

Luke is in a situation that most people are probably in when trying to start their buy-to-let journey. He’s looking to purchase his first personal home and an investment property at the same time. 

At the minute he’s only going to have enough funds for one mortgage so he’s considering buying a two bedroom apartment (or house) and is looking to rent out the second bedroom. But he has a few questions around this:

  • Is there a particular mortgage he’ll need to enable him to do this?
  • How much stamp duty will he have to pay?
  • Are there any other considerations?
  • ...and is this actually a good idea?

Find out what Rob D thinks of this idea and if it’s actually doable. Maybe this could work for you as well. 

Our second caller is Sally who has a question about stamp duty. She’s changing her residential home to a buy-to-let so that she can buy a new house with her partner. 

She’s been given two different sets of figures from her solicitor and mortgage broker in terms of how much stamp duty she’ll pay. One is saying £2,200 and the other £9,250! 

Obviously that’s a huge difference so Sally wants this clearing up. 

So, is Rob B about to put her mind at rest or burst her bubble? 

Tune in to find out!

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 399 TPP347: Build To Rent: The biggest competitor you didn't know you had https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp347-build-to-rent-the-biggest-competitor-you-di Last week Rob & Rob were joined on the Property Podcast by Build To Rent expert, Richard Berridge. Well, he’s back again this week for a second episode on the new craze that is Build To Rent.  In last week’s episode, The Robs covered what Build To Rent actually is, and this week they’re discussing why it matters for you and what the future of Build To Rent might look like. Here’s some of what you can expect The Robs and Richard to cover in today’s episode: What will Build To Rent look like in 10 years time? What’s going to slow it down? How will Build To Rent properties react to market cycles? What marks an area as suitable or unsuitable for Build To Rent? There’s plenty more to be covered in this week’s episode too. So, should you be afraid or optimistic about Build To Rent? You should have a clearer picture after this episode. So tune in to listen.   This week’s news story is possibly one of Rob B’s favourite headlines, ‘Welcome to Manc-hattan: how the city sold its soul for luxury skyscrapers’. It comes from The Guardian, and whilst the headline is actually pretty clever, it’s not very complimentary to the city.  The article is talking about the ever-changing Manchester skyline and the number of skyscrapers that are appearing. They even touch on the homeless issue that we have here in Manchester.  If you ask us, we’re really struggling to see how the amount of investment and regeneration that’s currently being ploughed into the city centre is a bad thing. If anything, it allows the council to use the additional higher rate council tax payments to put into schemes around homelessness. But have a listen and let us know what you think via email or social media.     And for our Hub Extra this week, we’re bringing you another podcast. No, it’s not from Rob & Rob sadly, this one is called ‘Startup’ by a company called Gimlet. It’s been going for five years and sadly it is coming to an end.  The purpose of the podcast at the beginning was to document their process of starting their business. And now, the podcast has come full circle as they are ending their podcast due to the fact that they have been purchased - by none other than Spotify! It’s really interesting to listen to how the deal came about, so it’s definitely well worth a listen. And while you’re there, why not subscribe to our podcast over on Spotify and be notified every week when our new episodes are released?   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP347: Build To Rent: The biggest competitor you didn't know you had full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week Rob & Rob were joined on the Property Podcast by Build To Rent expert, Richard Berridge. Well, he’s back again this week for a second episode on the new craze that is Build To Rent.  In last week’s episode, The Robs covered what Build To Rent actually is, and this week they’re discussing why it matters for you and what the future of Build To Rent might look like. Here’s some of what you can expect The Robs and Richard to cover in today’s episode: What will Build To Rent look like in 10 years time? What’s going to slow it down? How will Build To Rent properties react to market cycles? What marks an area as suitable or unsuitable for Build To Rent? There’s plenty more to be covered in this week’s episode too. So, should you be afraid or optimistic about Build To Rent? You should have a clearer picture after this episode. So tune in to listen.   This week’s news story is possibly one of Rob B’s favourite headlines, ‘Welcome to Manc-hattan: how the city sold its soul for luxury skyscrapers’. It comes from The Guardian, and whilst the headline is actually pretty clever, it’s not very complimentary to the city.  The article is talking about the ever-changing Manchester skyline and the number of skyscrapers that are appearing. They even touch on the homeless issue that we have here in Manchester.  If you ask us, we’re really struggling to see how the amount of investment and regeneration that’s currently being ploughed into the city centre is a bad thing. If anything, it allows the council to use the additional higher rate council tax payments to put into schemes around homelessness. But have a listen and let us know what you think via email or social media.     And for our Hub Extra this week, we’re bringing you another podcast. No, it’s not from Rob & Rob sadly, this one is called ‘Startup’ by a company called Gimlet. It’s been going for five years and sadly it is coming to an end.  The purpose of the podcast at the beginning was to document their process of starting their business. And now, the podcast has come full circle as they are ending their podcast due to the fact that they have been purchased - by none other than Spotify! It’s really interesting to listen to how the deal came about, so it’s definitely well worth a listen. And while you’re there, why not subscribe to our podcast over on Spotify and be notified every week when our new episodes are released?   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week Rob & Rob were joined on the Property Podcast by Build To Rent expert, Richard Berridge. Well, he’s back again this week for a second episode on the new craze that is Build To Rent. 

In last week’s episode, The Robs covered what Build To Rent actually is, and this week they’re discussing why it matters for you and what the future of Build To Rent might look like.

Here’s some of what you can expect The Robs and Richard to cover in today’s episode:

  • What will Build To Rent look like in 10 years time?
  • What’s going to slow it down?
  • How will Build To Rent properties react to market cycles?
  • What marks an area as suitable or unsuitable for Build To Rent?

There’s plenty more to be covered in this week’s episode too.

So, should you be afraid or optimistic about Build To Rent?

You should have a clearer picture after this episode. So tune in to listen.

 

This week’s news story is possibly one of Rob B’s favourite headlines, ‘Welcome to Manc-hattan: how the city sold its soul for luxury skyscrapers’. It comes from The Guardian, and whilst the headline is actually pretty clever, it’s not very complimentary to the city. 

The article is talking about the ever-changing Manchester skyline and the number of skyscrapers that are appearing. They even touch on the homeless issue that we have here in Manchester. 

If you ask us, we’re really struggling to see how the amount of investment and regeneration that’s currently being ploughed into the city centre is a bad thing. If anything, it allows the council to use the additional higher rate council tax payments to put into schemes around homelessness. But have a listen and let us know what you think via email or social media.  

 

And for our Hub Extra this week, we’re bringing you another podcast. No, it’s not from Rob & Rob sadly, this one is called ‘Startup’ by a company called Gimlet. It’s been going for five years and sadly it is coming to an end. 

The purpose of the podcast at the beginning was to document their process of starting their business. And now, the podcast has come full circle as they are ending their podcast due to the fact that they have been purchased - by none other than Spotify!

It’s really interesting to listen to how the deal came about, so it’s definitely well worth a listen. And while you’re there, why not subscribe to our podcast over on Spotify and be notified every week when our new episodes are released?

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1504 ASK211: ​Should I invest in Birkenhead? PLUS: Should I overpay my interest-only mortgage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask211-should-i-invest-in-birkenhead-plus-should-i This week The Robs are answering two fantastic questions on investing in Birkenhead, and talking about whether you should be overpaying on your mortgage. These are two questions that will definitely benefit a lot of listeners. Joe from Leeds got in touch recently, he’s currently living in London and has a budget of £80,000 - £100,000 and he’s looking for a buy-to-let deal up north.  He’s considering our hotspot areas of Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool but has noticed significant growth in the Liverpool area.  However, he’s wondering if Rob & Rob have any insider tips on investing just across the water from Liverpool, in Birkenhead. Could this be a good contender for capital growth when the ripple effect kicks in? Now we know this is an area that holds a special place in Rob B’s heart, so does he automatically think that Joe should be investing here?  Next up we’ve got Adam from Surrey. Before listening to The Property Podcast, he bought his first buy-to-let property on a capital repayment mortgage and has since remortgaged to an interest only mortgage.  The property makes a good income each month, so now Adam is wondering, now that he’s on an interest only mortgage, should he utilise the 10% interest free payments and chip away at his mortgage?  So, should Adam risk potentially losing out on £200 per month in his back pocket to reduce his mortgage over time? Or should he wait and allow capital growth to do it’s thing?  Tune in to find out what Rob D advises.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK211: ​Should I invest in Birkenhead? PLUS: Should I overpay my interest-only mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week The Robs are answering two fantastic questions on investing in Birkenhead, and talking about whether you should be overpaying on your mortgage. These are two questions that will definitely benefit a lot of listeners. Joe from Leeds got in touch recently, he’s currently living in London and has a budget of £80,000 - £100,000 and he’s looking for a buy-to-let deal up north.  He’s considering our hotspot areas of Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool but has noticed significant growth in the Liverpool area.  However, he’s wondering if Rob & Rob have any insider tips on investing just across the water from Liverpool, in Birkenhead. Could this be a good contender for capital growth when the ripple effect kicks in? Now we know this is an area that holds a special place in Rob B’s heart, so does he automatically think that Joe should be investing here?  Next up we’ve got Adam from Surrey. Before listening to The Property Podcast, he bought his first buy-to-let property on a capital repayment mortgage and has since remortgaged to an interest only mortgage.  The property makes a good income each month, so now Adam is wondering, now that he’s on an interest only mortgage, should he utilise the 10% interest free payments and chip away at his mortgage?  So, should Adam risk potentially losing out on £200 per month in his back pocket to reduce his mortgage over time? Or should he wait and allow capital growth to do it’s thing?  Tune in to find out what Rob D advises.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week The Robs are answering two fantastic questions on investing in Birkenhead, and talking about whether you should be overpaying on your mortgage. These are two questions that will definitely benefit a lot of listeners.

Joe from Leeds got in touch recently, he’s currently living in London and has a budget of £80,000 - £100,000 and he’s looking for a buy-to-let deal up north. 

He’s considering our hotspot areas of Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool but has noticed significant growth in the Liverpool area. 

However, he’s wondering if Rob & Rob have any insider tips on investing just across the water from Liverpool, in Birkenhead. Could this be a good contender for capital growth when the ripple effect kicks in?

Now we know this is an area that holds a special place in Rob B’s heart, so does he automatically think that Joe should be investing here? 

Next up we’ve got Adam from Surrey. Before listening to The Property Podcast, he bought his first buy-to-let property on a capital repayment mortgage and has since remortgaged to an interest only mortgage. 

The property makes a good income each month, so now Adam is wondering, now that he’s on an interest only mortgage, should he utilise the 10% interest free payments and chip away at his mortgage? 

So, should Adam risk potentially losing out on £200 per month in his back pocket to reduce his mortgage over time? Or should he wait and allow capital growth to do it’s thing? 

Tune in to find out what Rob D advises. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 479 TPP346: Build To Rent: What it is and why you need to understand it https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp346-build-to-rent-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-t This week Rob & Rob are joined on the podcast by Build To Rent expert, Richard Berridge. After listening to this episode, you’ll know more about Build To Rent than most people in property.  Build To Rent (or BTR) has been flying under the radar for a while now, but it’s only really just starting to become a well known, big thing.  So whilst it’s a topic that has piqued Rob & Rob’s interest, they thought it would be best to bring in the experts to help not only you, but themselves learn all there is to know about Build To Rent.  Richard is not only an authority figure on the subject, but he’s also a consultant, an advisor and a writer. He’s 100% the right man for the job.  Here’s just a few of the questions that you can expect to get answers on from Richard: What is Build To Rent? Who’s the actual owner with Build To Rent? Is it only about income and not growth? Who makes it all happen? We cover a lot of ground in this episode so hit play and listen.    This week in the news, Place North West are reporting that the region’s green belt has shrunk by 3,400 acres. So is the North West becoming the new concrete jungle?  Well, not quite.  What most people don’t realise is that green belt land isn’t always beautiful flourishing forests or national parks, it could be a really unattractive piece of land that’s more of an eyesore and could be put to much better use.   So once again, a big scary headline that’s been blown out of proportion.    Also…it’s that time of the month again, Meetups are just around the corner and heading your way next week! So, if you haven’t yet secured your spot, go and book yourself a ticket now!   And this week’s Hub Extra is a book that Rob D is claiming to be the most inspiring book he’s read all year, and that book is Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. It goes on to tell his story of turning 40, being out of shape, a recovering alcoholic and going on to being one of the fittest men in the world.  It even documents how he had a challenge with a friend to run five Ironman triathlons in a week! Who even thinks that’s a good idea?! He’s also got a very popular podcast too, which is also well worth checking out. We actually included this book on one of our Hub Extra emails a while back after Rachel in our invest team recommended it - The Property Hub book club is in full swing guys!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP346: Build To Rent: What it is and why you need to understand it full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week Rob & Rob are joined on the podcast by Build To Rent expert, Richard Berridge. After listening to this episode, you’ll know more about Build To Rent than most people in property.  Build To Rent (or BTR) has been flying under the radar for a while now, but it’s only really just starting to become a well known, big thing.  So whilst it’s a topic that has piqued Rob & Rob’s interest, they thought it would be best to bring in the experts to help not only you, but themselves learn all there is to know about Build To Rent.  Richard is not only an authority figure on the subject, but he’s also a consultant, an advisor and a writer. He’s 100% the right man for the job.  Here’s just a few of the questions that you can expect to get answers on from Richard: What is Build To Rent? Who’s the actual owner with Build To Rent? Is it only about income and not growth? Who makes it all happen? We cover a lot of ground in this episode so hit play and listen.    This week in the news, Place North West are reporting that the region’s green belt has shrunk by 3,400 acres. So is the North West becoming the new concrete jungle?  Well, not quite.  What most people don’t realise is that green belt land isn’t always beautiful flourishing forests or national parks, it could be a really unattractive piece of land that’s more of an eyesore and could be put to much better use.   So once again, a big scary headline that’s been blown out of proportion.    Also…it’s that time of the month again, Meetups are just around the corner and heading your way next week! So, if you haven’t yet secured your spot, go and book yourself a ticket now!   And this week’s Hub Extra is a book that Rob D is claiming to be the most inspiring book he’s read all year, and that book is Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. It goes on to tell his story of turning 40, being out of shape, a recovering alcoholic and going on to being one of the fittest men in the world.  It even documents how he had a challenge with a friend to run five Ironman triathlons in a week! Who even thinks that’s a good idea?! He’s also got a very popular podcast too, which is also well worth checking out. We actually included this book on one of our Hub Extra emails a while back after Rachel in our invest team recommended it - The Property Hub book club is in full swing guys!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week Rob & Rob are joined on the podcast by Build To Rent expert, Richard Berridge. After listening to this episode, you’ll know more about Build To Rent than most people in property. 

Build To Rent (or BTR) has been flying under the radar for a while now, but it’s only really just starting to become a well known, big thing. 

So whilst it’s a topic that has piqued Rob & Rob’s interest, they thought it would be best to bring in the experts to help not only you, but themselves learn all there is to know about Build To Rent. 

Richard is not only an authority figure on the subject, but he’s also a consultant, an advisor and a writer. He’s 100% the right man for the job. 

Here’s just a few of the questions that you can expect to get answers on from Richard:

  1. What is Build To Rent?
  2. Who’s the actual owner with Build To Rent?
  3. Is it only about income and not growth?
  4. Who makes it all happen?

We cover a lot of ground in this episode so hit play and listen. 

 

This week in the news, Place North West are reporting that the region’s green belt has shrunk by 3,400 acres. So is the North West becoming the new concrete jungle? 

Well, not quite. 

What most people don’t realise is that green belt land isn’t always beautiful flourishing forests or national parks, it could be a really unattractive piece of land that’s more of an eyesore and could be put to much better use.  

So once again, a big scary headline that’s been blown out of proportion. 

 

Also…it’s that time of the month again, Meetups are just around the corner and heading your way next week! So, if you haven’t yet secured your spot, go and book yourself a ticket now!

 

And this week’s Hub Extra is a book that Rob D is claiming to be the most inspiring book he’s read all year, and that book is Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. It goes on to tell his story of turning 40, being out of shape, a recovering alcoholic and going on to being one of the fittest men in the world. 

It even documents how he had a challenge with a friend to run five Ironman triathlons in a week! Who even thinks that’s a good idea?! He’s also got a very popular podcast too, which is also well worth checking out. We actually included this book on one of our Hub Extra emails a while back after Rachel in our invest team recommended it - The Property Hub book club is in full swing guys!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1985 ASK210: My property's gone up in value -– should I pull out as much equity as possible? PLUS: Do I need an extra insurance policy for my flat? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask210-my-propertys-gone-up-in-value-should-i-pull Rob & Rob are back again to answer two more fantastic questions sent in by our Hubbers. Martin from Birmingham has got in touch this week. He’s had a property for a few years and has remortgaged a couple of times and changed his mortgage rate.  It’s coming up for renewal again soon and he’s not sure if he should withdraw some of the equity, or leave it in the property so he can get a better loan-to-value rate on his mortgage. So what should Martin do?  Well first and foremost it all depends on where Martin is currently at in his investment process, but Rob D has some excellent advice as always.  Our next caller has a question about insurance. She’s a landlord of a leasehold flat and only has building insurance.  She’s become a little bit worried thinking of the what-if scenarios. What would happen if something went wrong? Would the tenant be liable for damage? Would building insurance be enough to cover her? Also, should she be taking out other insurance policies?  Tune in to find out what Rob B has to say.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK210: My property's gone up in value -– should I pull out as much equity as possible? PLUS: Do I need an extra insurance policy for my flat? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back again to answer two more fantastic questions sent in by our Hubbers. Martin from Birmingham has got in touch this week. He’s had a property for a few years and has remortgaged a couple of times and changed his mortgage rate.  It’s coming up for renewal again soon and he’s not sure if he should withdraw some of the equity, or leave it in the property so he can get a better loan-to-value rate on his mortgage. So what should Martin do?  Well first and foremost it all depends on where Martin is currently at in his investment process, but Rob D has some excellent advice as always.  Our next caller has a question about insurance. She’s a landlord of a leasehold flat and only has building insurance.  She’s become a little bit worried thinking of the what-if scenarios. What would happen if something went wrong? Would the tenant be liable for damage? Would building insurance be enough to cover her? Also, should she be taking out other insurance policies?  Tune in to find out what Rob B has to say.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back again to answer two more fantastic questions sent in by our Hubbers.

Martin from Birmingham has got in touch this week. He’s had a property for a few years and has remortgaged a couple of times and changed his mortgage rate. 

It’s coming up for renewal again soon and he’s not sure if he should withdraw some of the equity, or leave it in the property so he can get a better loan-to-value rate on his mortgage.

So what should Martin do? 

Well first and foremost it all depends on where Martin is currently at in his investment process, but Rob D has some excellent advice as always. 

Our next caller has a question about insurance. She’s a landlord of a leasehold flat and only has building insurance. 

She’s become a little bit worried thinking of the what-if scenarios. What would happen if something went wrong? Would the tenant be liable for damage? Would building insurance be enough to cover her?

Also, should she be taking out other insurance policies? 

Tune in to find out what Rob B has to say.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 335 TPP345: Rich Dad Poor Dad Revisited: 5 essential lessons, and 2 important warnings https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp345-rich-dad-poor-dad-revisited-5-essential-les They still hear it all too often ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad changed my life!’ So this week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are going back and taking a revised look at the book and sharing the lessons that they took away from it, and what they just don’t agree with.  In today’s episode you can expect to hear what the five key lessons are that you should take away from this book, but also the two things that you should be very careful of. This beloved motivational book is now 20 years old! But it still seems to have a huge impact on people’s lives. So Rob & Rob are going to explore why this book is so influential, their experiences, recap key lessons and let you know what they think of them now with the benefit of hindsight.  Here are the five lessons Rob & Rob learnt from the book: Be in control of your finances - Your employer or government will not. Passive Income.  Good debt vs bad debt. Pay yourself first. Keep your job and invest. And what don’t they agree with?  You’ll have to tune in to find that out.   This week’s news story is a 22 page report from HomeTrack on the current rental market, which is a quarterly report. Luckily the BBC website has summarised the report and what the key take away points are.  There’s a number of cities where the rents are up, and wage growth has been relatively strong this year too. So even though there’s plenty of locations where rents have increased, there’s only three UK cities where rents have risen faster than wages, resulting in renting becoming less affordable. These locations are Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol.  Looking at the report, there’s an odd mix of locations that are put together, but on the whole, it seems that Rob & Rob were right at the beginning of the year when they pegged certain cities as places to invest this year.    In other news (and just in case you missed it!), yesterday we had a new YouTube video go live! You can now head over there and find out how to invest £50,000 - a question that The Robs get asked all the time. So head on over, give it a watch, and don’t forget to subscribe.    You won’t be surprised that this week or Hub Extra recommendation is in fact the Rich Dad Poor Dad book, but as an added bonus, we’re also recommending Rich Dad Poor Dad 2: Cashflow Quadrant. These are by far the two strongest books that you need to read, so go grab a copy and let us know what you think of them.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP345: Rich Dad Poor Dad Revisited: 5 essential lessons, and 2 important warnings full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub They still hear it all too often ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad changed my life!’ So this week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are going back and taking a revised look at the book and sharing the lessons that they took away from it, and what they just don’t agree with.  In today’s episode you can expect to hear what the five key lessons are that you should take away from this book, but also the two things that you should be very careful of. This beloved motivational book is now 20 years old! But it still seems to have a huge impact on people’s lives. So Rob & Rob are going to explore why this book is so influential, their experiences, recap key lessons and let you know what they think of them now with the benefit of hindsight.  Here are the five lessons Rob & Rob learnt from the book: Be in control of your finances - Your employer or government will not. Passive Income.  Good debt vs bad debt. Pay yourself first. Keep your job and invest. And what don’t they agree with?  You’ll have to tune in to find that out.   This week’s news story is a 22 page report from HomeTrack on the current rental market, which is a quarterly report. Luckily the BBC website has summarised the report and what the key take away points are.  There’s a number of cities where the rents are up, and wage growth has been relatively strong this year too. So even though there’s plenty of locations where rents have increased, there’s only three UK cities where rents have risen faster than wages, resulting in renting becoming less affordable. These locations are Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol.  Looking at the report, there’s an odd mix of locations that are put together, but on the whole, it seems that Rob & Rob were right at the beginning of the year when they pegged certain cities as places to invest this year.    In other news (and just in case you missed it!), yesterday we had a new YouTube video go live! You can now head over there and find out how to invest £50,000 - a question that The Robs get asked all the time. So head on over, give it a watch, and don’t forget to subscribe.    You won’t be surprised that this week or Hub Extra recommendation is in fact the Rich Dad Poor Dad book, but as an added bonus, we’re also recommending Rich Dad Poor Dad 2: Cashflow Quadrant. These are by far the two strongest books that you need to read, so go grab a copy and let us know what you think of them.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. They still hear it all too often ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad changed my life!’ So this week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are going back and taking a revised look at the book and sharing the lessons that they took away from it, and what they just don’t agree with. 

In today’s episode you can expect to hear what the five key lessons are that you should take away from this book, but also the two things that you should be very careful of.

This beloved motivational book is now 20 years old! But it still seems to have a huge impact on people’s lives. So Rob & Rob are going to explore why this book is so influential, their experiences, recap key lessons and let you know what they think of them now with the benefit of hindsight. 

Here are the five lessons Rob & Rob learnt from the book:

  1. Be in control of your finances - Your employer or government will not.
  2. Passive Income. 
  3. Good debt vs bad debt.
  4. Pay yourself first.
  5. Keep your job and invest.

And what don’t they agree with? 

You’ll have to tune in to find that out.

 

This week’s news story is a 22 page report from HomeTrack on the current rental market, which is a quarterly report. Luckily the BBC website has summarised the report and what the key take away points are. 

There’s a number of cities where the rents are up, and wage growth has been relatively strong this year too. So even though there’s plenty of locations where rents have increased, there’s only three UK cities where rents have risen faster than wages, resulting in renting becoming less affordable. These locations are Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol. 

Looking at the report, there’s an odd mix of locations that are put together, but on the whole, it seems that Rob & Rob were right at the beginning of the year when they pegged certain cities as places to invest this year. 

 

In other news (and just in case you missed it!), yesterday we had a new YouTube video go live! You can now head over there and find out how to invest £50,000 - a question that The Robs get asked all the time. So head on over, give it a watch, and don’t forget to subscribe. 

 

You won’t be surprised that this week or Hub Extra recommendation is in fact the Rich Dad Poor Dad book, but as an added bonus, we’re also recommending Rich Dad Poor Dad 2: Cashflow Quadrant. These are by far the two strongest books that you need to read, so go grab a copy and let us know what you think of them. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1801 ASK209: What should I do as the property cycle reaches its peak? PLUS: I'm an expat – can I get a mortgage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask209-my-propertys-gone-up-in-value-should-i-pull Rob & Rob are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week they’re offering advice on releasing equity and purchasing property as an expat.  Our first caller of this week’s episode has a question about one of Rob & Rob’s favourite topics, the 18 year property cycle.  He wants to know what you should do at the height of the market? Essentially, should you release equity from your portfolio to purchase more property after the crash or should you sell up completely and then start again post crash?  If you need to refresh your mind on the 18 year property cycle, head on over to Property Hub University and take a look at our free online course. Rob B tackles this question head on - ultimately, it all depends on if you plan to be an active property investor after the crash. He answers this question in two parts so it’s certainly worth listening to.  The second question comes in from a chap all the way from Dubai.  His current situation is that he’s living off his rental income which is through a limited company, however his broker has now told him that he won’t be able to purchase any more property through that limited company.  Is this true and should he look for another way to invest in UK property?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK209: What should I do as the property cycle reaches its peak? PLUS: I'm an expat – can I get a mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week they’re offering advice on releasing equity and purchasing property as an expat.  Our first caller of this week’s episode has a question about one of Rob & Rob’s favourite topics, the 18 year property cycle.  He wants to know what you should do at the height of the market? Essentially, should you release equity from your portfolio to purchase more property after the crash or should you sell up completely and then start again post crash?  If you need to refresh your mind on the 18 year property cycle, head on over to Property Hub University and take a look at our free online course. Rob B tackles this question head on - ultimately, it all depends on if you plan to be an active property investor after the crash. He answers this question in two parts so it’s certainly worth listening to.  The second question comes in from a chap all the way from Dubai.  His current situation is that he’s living off his rental income which is through a limited company, however his broker has now told him that he won’t be able to purchase any more property through that limited company.  Is this true and should he look for another way to invest in UK property?  Tune in to find out.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week they’re offering advice on releasing equity and purchasing property as an expat. 

Our first caller of this week’s episode has a question about one of Rob & Rob’s favourite topics, the 18 year property cycle. 

He wants to know what you should do at the height of the market? Essentially, should you release equity from your portfolio to purchase more property after the crash or should you sell up completely and then start again post crash? 

If you need to refresh your mind on the 18 year property cycle, head on over to Property Hub University and take a look at our free online course.

Rob B tackles this question head on - ultimately, it all depends on if you plan to be an active property investor after the crash. He answers this question in two parts so it’s certainly worth listening to. 

The second question comes in from a chap all the way from Dubai. 

His current situation is that he’s living off his rental income which is through a limited company, however his broker has now told him that he won’t be able to purchase any more property through that limited company. 

Is this true and should he look for another way to invest in UK property? 

Tune in to find out. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 404 TPP344: Most asked questions for Property Hub Invest https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp344-most-asked-questions-for-property-hub-inves As you can imagine The Robs get inundated with questions day in, day out on all our different platforms. From social media to our Property Hub forum, they get questions fired at them from all directions.  But one of the places that they get asked lots of questions is through Property Hub Invest. So this week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are answering the most asked questions for you all to hear.  On a daily basis our Property Hub Invest team talk to clients who are at different stages of their property journey and everyone has a different question to ask, but nine times out of ten they’re all similar.  So what better way to answer all these frequently asked questions than to compile them all into a podcast episode. Here are some of the questions you can expect to get an answer to: How to get a deposit together… How to find an area to invest… Where to invest and what returns should be expected? Is capital growth better on flats or houses? Is 1, 2, 3 etc bedrooms better?  There’s even more questions getting answered in this episode. Maybe one of them has been circling around in your mind. Or if you have a completely different question, make sure you get in touch with a member of our Invest team.  Our news story this week comes from Property Investor Today and the headline is ‘young Brits are on the move in the UK, and here’s where…’ For once this is a news headline that The Robs actually agree with. Although some aspects seem a little questionable, the overall stats seem to be pretty spot on - city centre living is on the up.  The Robs have discussed this previously on the podcast and they talk all about the secret trend that nobody else is seeing, so you should definitely go and give that episode a listen. And finally, the Hub Extra comes with a warning this week…  it might just depress you a little bit at just how old you are. It’s a website called ‘you’re getting old’, which basically shows you all different stats about how old you are.  You simply enter in your date of birth and the site will show you things like how many days you’ve been alive, how many candles will have been on all your birthday cakes together as well as some interesting milestones throughout the years and how old you were at the time. It’s all a little bit of light hearted fun.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP344: Most asked questions for Property Hub Invest full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub As you can imagine The Robs get inundated with questions day in, day out on all our different platforms. From social media to our Property Hub forum, they get questions fired at them from all directions.  But one of the places that they get asked lots of questions is through Property Hub Invest. So this week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are answering the most asked questions for you all to hear.  On a daily basis our Property Hub Invest team talk to clients who are at different stages of their property journey and everyone has a different question to ask, but nine times out of ten they’re all similar.  So what better way to answer all these frequently asked questions than to compile them all into a podcast episode. Here are some of the questions you can expect to get an answer to: How to get a deposit together… How to find an area to invest… Where to invest and what returns should be expected? Is capital growth better on flats or houses? Is 1, 2, 3 etc bedrooms better?  There’s even more questions getting answered in this episode. Maybe one of them has been circling around in your mind. Or if you have a completely different question, make sure you get in touch with a member of our Invest team.  Our news story this week comes from Property Investor Today and the headline is ‘young Brits are on the move in the UK, and here’s where…’ For once this is a news headline that The Robs actually agree with. Although some aspects seem a little questionable, the overall stats seem to be pretty spot on - city centre living is on the up.  The Robs have discussed this previously on the podcast and they talk all about the secret trend that nobody else is seeing, so you should definitely go and give that episode a listen. And finally, the Hub Extra comes with a warning this week…  it might just depress you a little bit at just how old you are. It’s a website called ‘you’re getting old’, which basically shows you all different stats about how old you are.  You simply enter in your date of birth and the site will show you things like how many days you’ve been alive, how many candles will have been on all your birthday cakes together as well as some interesting milestones throughout the years and how old you were at the time. It’s all a little bit of light hearted fun.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. As you can imagine The Robs get inundated with questions day in, day out on all our different platforms. From social media to our Property Hub forum, they get questions fired at them from all directions. 

But one of the places that they get asked lots of questions is through Property Hub Invest. So this week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are answering the most asked questions for you all to hear. 

On a daily basis our Property Hub Invest team talk to clients who are at different stages of their property journey and everyone has a different question to ask, but nine times out of ten they’re all similar. 

So what better way to answer all these frequently asked questions than to compile them all into a podcast episode. Here are some of the questions you can expect to get an answer to:

  • How to get a deposit together…
  • How to find an area to invest…
  • Where to invest and what returns should be expected?
  • Is capital growth better on flats or houses?
  • Is 1, 2, 3 etc bedrooms better? 

There’s even more questions getting answered in this episode. Maybe one of them has been circling around in your mind. Or if you have a completely different question, make sure you get in touch with a member of our Invest team. 

Our news story this week comes from Property Investor Today and the headline is ‘young Brits are on the move in the UK, and here’s where…’ For once this is a news headline that The Robs actually agree with. Although some aspects seem a little questionable, the overall stats seem to be pretty spot on - city centre living is on the up. 

The Robs have discussed this previously on the podcast and they talk all about the secret trend that nobody else is seeing, so you should definitely go and give that episode a listen.

And finally, the Hub Extra comes with a warning this week…  it might just depress you a little bit at just how old you are. It’s a website called ‘you’re getting old’, which basically shows you all different stats about how old you are. 

You simply enter in your date of birth and the site will show you things like how many days you’ve been alive, how many candles will have been on all your birthday cakes together as well as some interesting milestones throughout the years and how old you were at the time. It’s all a little bit of light hearted fun. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2083 ASK208: Can you invest in too many places? PLUS: How much do I need to spend on furniture? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask208-can-you-invest-in-too-many-places-plus-how The Robs are back again this week for another round of Ask Rob & Rob, and this week they’ve got two cracking questions that they’re about to answer.  Our first caller is a very enthusiastic property investor who unfortunately didn’t leave her name.  She’s fortunate enough to have three property investments in three different locations, which at the moment is working pretty well for her and she’s happy enough being a remote investor.  However, she’s wondering if there’s such a thing as investing in too many cities?  So what do Rob & Rob think of this? Are there both pros and cons to investing in a number of locations?  Next to get in touch is Lindsey who’s just completed on an apartment in Manchester.  Her letting agent has told her that she should let out this apartment on a fully furnished basis.  So what Lindsey is wanting to know is, should she be spending a lot more money on brand new furniture or would second hand be okay? Also, she’s questioning if the furniture will need safety checks before she can move any tenants in? Rob D offers some different options for Lindsey, depending on what her budget is.  Tune in to hear the answers to this week’s two questions.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK208: Can you invest in too many places? PLUS: How much do I need to spend on furniture? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs are back again this week for another round of Ask Rob & Rob, and this week they’ve got two cracking questions that they’re about to answer.  Our first caller is a very enthusiastic property investor who unfortunately didn’t leave her name.  She’s fortunate enough to have three property investments in three different locations, which at the moment is working pretty well for her and she’s happy enough being a remote investor.  However, she’s wondering if there’s such a thing as investing in too many cities?  So what do Rob & Rob think of this? Are there both pros and cons to investing in a number of locations?  Next to get in touch is Lindsey who’s just completed on an apartment in Manchester.  Her letting agent has told her that she should let out this apartment on a fully furnished basis.  So what Lindsey is wanting to know is, should she be spending a lot more money on brand new furniture or would second hand be okay? Also, she’s questioning if the furniture will need safety checks before she can move any tenants in? Rob D offers some different options for Lindsey, depending on what her budget is.  Tune in to hear the answers to this week’s two questions.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs are back again this week for another round of Ask Rob & Rob, and this week they’ve got two cracking questions that they’re about to answer. 

Our first caller is a very enthusiastic property investor who unfortunately didn’t leave her name. 

She’s fortunate enough to have three property investments in three different locations, which at the moment is working pretty well for her and she’s happy enough being a remote investor. 

However, she’s wondering if there’s such a thing as investing in too many cities? 

So what do Rob & Rob think of this? Are there both pros and cons to investing in a number of locations? 

Next to get in touch is Lindsey who’s just completed on an apartment in Manchester. 

Her letting agent has told her that she should let out this apartment on a fully furnished basis. 

So what Lindsey is wanting to know is, should she be spending a lot more money on brand new furniture or would second hand be okay? Also, she’s questioning if the furniture will need safety checks before she can move any tenants in?

Rob D offers some different options for Lindsey, depending on what her budget is. 

Tune in to hear the answers to this week’s two questions. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 377 TPP343: What happens after spending thousands of pounds in a property course? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp343-what-happens-after-spending-thousands-of-po Just like we promised, The Robs are back this week and once again joined by Mike Winnett who’s going to share just what happened after he bought everything he was offered.  He’s giving you the insider knowledge to those ‘get rich quick’ courses that you’ve had your eye on, so you can save yourself the money and put it to better use.  Just to recap, Mike sold his company for a substantial amount of money and used the cash to go on a bit of an adventure. He decided to click on all those adverts that you see on the internet and social media that promise you a formula to get rich quick. Does he think they actually work?  If you’ve been considering paying for a property course, or maybe even a mentor, then this is an episode you’re going to want to listen to before you hand over any money.  Or, if you’ve already attended one of these courses and ploughed cash into them, then this might rub salt into the wound, especially if said course didn’t do what it said it would.  So give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. Do you agree on what Mike had to say about property courses and mentors?   In the news this week, Property Wire is backing up what Rob and Rob have been saying for months, ‘property investment surge could come after Brexit, new poll suggests’. According to this recent data, 55% of people have paused their investment plans over the past six months as they await the outcome of Brexit, 60% are waiting for the budget and 37% have taken a property off the market because of a slow down in activity.  So despite a slowdown in transactions, there’s still plenty of deals to be had with what is currently on the market, it’s just knowing where to look, and planning it around the 18 year property cycle.    This week for Hub Extra, we’re still sharing the love for Mike Winnett because his latest video is just phenomenal.  It’s very entertaining and the ultimate anti-marketing video for a pretty big event in Birmingham that you can attend and see some of these big wig entrepreneurs live on stage.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP343: What happens after spending thousands of pounds in a property course? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Just like we promised, The Robs are back this week and once again joined by Mike Winnett who’s going to share just what happened after he bought everything he was offered.  He’s giving you the insider knowledge to those ‘get rich quick’ courses that you’ve had your eye on, so you can save yourself the money and put it to better use.  Just to recap, Mike sold his company for a substantial amount of money and used the cash to go on a bit of an adventure. He decided to click on all those adverts that you see on the internet and social media that promise you a formula to get rich quick. Does he think they actually work?  If you’ve been considering paying for a property course, or maybe even a mentor, then this is an episode you’re going to want to listen to before you hand over any money.  Or, if you’ve already attended one of these courses and ploughed cash into them, then this might rub salt into the wound, especially if said course didn’t do what it said it would.  So give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. Do you agree on what Mike had to say about property courses and mentors?   In the news this week, Property Wire is backing up what Rob and Rob have been saying for months, ‘property investment surge could come after Brexit, new poll suggests’. According to this recent data, 55% of people have paused their investment plans over the past six months as they await the outcome of Brexit, 60% are waiting for the budget and 37% have taken a property off the market because of a slow down in activity.  So despite a slowdown in transactions, there’s still plenty of deals to be had with what is currently on the market, it’s just knowing where to look, and planning it around the 18 year property cycle.    This week for Hub Extra, we’re still sharing the love for Mike Winnett because his latest video is just phenomenal.  It’s very entertaining and the ultimate anti-marketing video for a pretty big event in Birmingham that you can attend and see some of these big wig entrepreneurs live on stage.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Just like we promised, The Robs are back this week and once again joined by Mike Winnett who’s going to share just what happened after he bought everything he was offered. 

He’s giving you the insider knowledge to those ‘get rich quick’ courses that you’ve had your eye on, so you can save yourself the money and put it to better use. 

Just to recap, Mike sold his company for a substantial amount of money and used the cash to go on a bit of an adventure. He decided to click on all those adverts that you see on the internet and social media that promise you a formula to get rich quick. Does he think they actually work? 

If you’ve been considering paying for a property course, or maybe even a mentor, then this is an episode you’re going to want to listen to before you hand over any money. 

Or, if you’ve already attended one of these courses and ploughed cash into them, then this might rub salt into the wound, especially if said course didn’t do what it said it would. 

So give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. Do you agree on what Mike had to say about property courses and mentors?

 

In the news this week, Property Wire is backing up what Rob and Rob have been saying for months, ‘property investment surge could come after Brexit, new poll suggests’. According to this recent data, 55% of people have paused their investment plans over the past six months as they await the outcome of Brexit, 60% are waiting for the budget and 37% have taken a property off the market because of a slow down in activity. 

So despite a slowdown in transactions, there’s still plenty of deals to be had with what is currently on the market, it’s just knowing where to look, and planning it around the 18 year property cycle. 

 

This week for Hub Extra, we’re still sharing the love for Mike Winnett because his latest video is just phenomenal. 

It’s very entertaining and the ultimate anti-marketing video for a pretty big event in Birmingham that you can attend and see some of these big wig entrepreneurs live on stage. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1891 ASK207: What do I do if I can't get a limited company mortgage? PLUS: Should I buy on the crossrail route? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask207-what-do-i-do-if-i-cant-get-a-limited-compan We’re back again this week for another Ask Rob & Rob. Our first question this week comes from Dorian. His question is around income tax for buy-to-let properties, with the new Section 24 rules.  Dorian and his wife are looking at investing in their first buy-to-let and they’ve been told that a lot of lenders won’t lend them the funds through a limited company because they’re first time landlords. Their other thought was to purchase as individuals which will then result in the income from the property being fully taxed on.  So Dorian wants to know if there’s a way around this? Can they own the property as individuals and put the income through a company, or is that not doable?  Rob B clears up the speculation on what Dorian has already been told and what he can do.  The second question comes from Esmarelda who wants to know if she should invest her £230,000 in an apartment in Plumstead near the Crossrail or a house in Luton?  We gathered from her question that she may want to be sticking to investing in the south, so Rob D pinpoints some areas that would be best to consider if the south is at the top of her checklist.  Tune in to find out where he suggests.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK207: What do I do if I can't get a limited company mortgage? PLUS: Should I buy on the crossrail route? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back again this week for another Ask Rob & Rob. Our first question this week comes from Dorian. His question is around income tax for buy-to-let properties, with the new Section 24 rules.  Dorian and his wife are looking at investing in their first buy-to-let and they’ve been told that a lot of lenders won’t lend them the funds through a limited company because they’re first time landlords. Their other thought was to purchase as individuals which will then result in the income from the property being fully taxed on.  So Dorian wants to know if there’s a way around this? Can they own the property as individuals and put the income through a company, or is that not doable?  Rob B clears up the speculation on what Dorian has already been told and what he can do.  The second question comes from Esmarelda who wants to know if she should invest her £230,000 in an apartment in Plumstead near the Crossrail or a house in Luton?  We gathered from her question that she may want to be sticking to investing in the south, so Rob D pinpoints some areas that would be best to consider if the south is at the top of her checklist.  Tune in to find out where he suggests.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back again this week for another Ask Rob & Rob.

Our first question this week comes from Dorian. His question is around income tax for buy-to-let properties, with the new Section 24 rules. 

Dorian and his wife are looking at investing in their first buy-to-let and they’ve been told that a lot of lenders won’t lend them the funds through a limited company because they’re first time landlords.

Their other thought was to purchase as individuals which will then result in the income from the property being fully taxed on. 

So Dorian wants to know if there’s a way around this? Can they own the property as individuals and put the income through a company, or is that not doable? 

Rob B clears up the speculation on what Dorian has already been told and what he can do. 

The second question comes from Esmarelda who wants to know if she should invest her £230,000 in an apartment in Plumstead near the Crossrail or a house in Luton? 

We gathered from her question that she may want to be sticking to investing in the south, so Rob D pinpoints some areas that would be best to consider if the south is at the top of her checklist. 

Tune in to find out where he suggests.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 480 TPP342: The contrepreneur formula exposed: An interview with Mike Winnet https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp342-the-contrepreneur-formula-exposed-an-interv This is the podcast that most people and businesses in the property industry WON’T want you to hear.  As you know, we’re strong on education. We firmly believe that education is how you can arm yourself with the right information to make informed decisions.  We’re often asked for our thoughts on property investment courses that charge you to attend, and also what we think about the free courses that hook you in, only for the host to spend the entire event enticing you to part with your cash. That’s why we’re joined today by Mike Winnet - who’s become somewhat obsessed with exposing these ‘Contrpreneurs’. If you haven’t seen Mike’s video on the Contrepreneur Formula Exposed - watch it here! (It’s also our Hub Extra pick for the second time, because it’s just too good not to watch it again!) And listen to the reason why this video was BANNED, and why it’s now reappeared! Mike is an ex Sales Manager, and what started off as him marketing himself as a joke parody Business Guru on Linkedin - a ‘demotivational’ speaker - has quickly turned into a full on exposure of these so-called ‘financial gurus’ that we’ve all seen across the internet. He’s not just making assumptions - he’s become a get-rich-quick ‘ad-clicker’ - he basically takes every course and buys everything they try selling to him. Every single thing he comes across that promises to get him rich quick, he’s trying and reporting his findings. He’s literally putting his money where his mouth is! On today’s Property Podcast you’ll find out: What prompted Mike to ‘out’ these businesses? His thoughts on why these businesses are preying on vulnerable people The uncomfortable theatrics at these events and the manipulation of these environments Where the idea of the ‘Contrepreneur’ came from The magic formula: the back stories, the tactical pricing, the results - the lot! The shaming tactics he’s had to sit through This is a must-listen for everyone. We want to believe we can achieve great things, but what these people do is pretend there’s a shortcut to getting there. There aren’t any secrets - it’s hard work to make a success of anything, not just property.    We’re not just stopping at this episode. Join us next week to find out what happened after Mike bought everything he was offered - is he now £6 million richer?    And in the news this week, we’re talking about Airbnb as an auctioneer highlights Airbnb opportunity for UK investors. This auctioneer has been through the catalogue and highlighted the lots he reckons are suitable for short-term lets.  There’s no doubt there’s been a rise in the popularity of short-term lets, but are investors approaching it in the right way? Rob D shares his thoughts on where investors are going wrong. Also, it’s Meetup night tonight, so head on over to our events page to reserve your spot.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP342: The contrepreneur formula exposed: An interview with Mike Winnet full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This is the podcast that most people and businesses in the property industry WON’T want you to hear.  As you know, we’re strong on education. We firmly believe that education is how you can arm yourself with the right information to make informed decisions.  We’re often asked for our thoughts on property investment courses that charge you to attend, and also what we think about the free courses that hook you in, only for the host to spend the entire event enticing you to part with your cash. That’s why we’re joined today by Mike Winnet - who’s become somewhat obsessed with exposing these ‘Contrpreneurs’. If you haven’t seen Mike’s video on the Contrepreneur Formula Exposed - watch it here! (It’s also our Hub Extra pick for the second time, because it’s just too good not to watch it again!) And listen to the reason why this video was BANNED, and why it’s now reappeared! Mike is an ex Sales Manager, and what started off as him marketing himself as a joke parody Business Guru on Linkedin - a ‘demotivational’ speaker - has quickly turned into a full on exposure of these so-called ‘financial gurus’ that we’ve all seen across the internet. He’s not just making assumptions - he’s become a get-rich-quick ‘ad-clicker’ - he basically takes every course and buys everything they try selling to him. Every single thing he comes across that promises to get him rich quick, he’s trying and reporting his findings. He’s literally putting his money where his mouth is! On today’s Property Podcast you’ll find out: What prompted Mike to ‘out’ these businesses? His thoughts on why these businesses are preying on vulnerable people The uncomfortable theatrics at these events and the manipulation of these environments Where the idea of the ‘Contrepreneur’ came from The magic formula: the back stories, the tactical pricing, the results - the lot! The shaming tactics he’s had to sit through This is a must-listen for everyone. We want to believe we can achieve great things, but what these people do is pretend there’s a shortcut to getting there. There aren’t any secrets - it’s hard work to make a success of anything, not just property.    We’re not just stopping at this episode. Join us next week to find out what happened after Mike bought everything he was offered - is he now £6 million richer?    And in the news this week, we’re talking about Airbnb as an auctioneer highlights Airbnb opportunity for UK investors. This auctioneer has been through the catalogue and highlighted the lots he reckons are suitable for short-term lets.  There’s no doubt there’s been a rise in the popularity of short-term lets, but are investors approaching it in the right way? Rob D shares his thoughts on where investors are going wrong. Also, it’s Meetup night tonight, so head on over to our events page to reserve your spot.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This is the podcast that most people and businesses in the property industry WON’T want you to hear. 

As you know, we’re strong on education. We firmly believe that education is how you can arm yourself with the right information to make informed decisions. 

We’re often asked for our thoughts on property investment courses that charge you to attend, and also what we think about the free courses that hook you in, only for the host to spend the entire event enticing you to part with your cash.

That’s why we’re joined today by Mike Winnet - who’s become somewhat obsessed with exposing these ‘Contrpreneurs’. If you haven’t seen Mike’s video on the Contrepreneur Formula Exposed - watch it here! (It’s also our Hub Extra pick for the second time, because it’s just too good not to watch it again!) And listen to the reason why this video was BANNED, and why it’s now reappeared!

Mike is an ex Sales Manager, and what started off as him marketing himself as a joke parody Business Guru on Linkedin - a ‘demotivational’ speaker - has quickly turned into a full on exposure of these so-called ‘financial gurus’ that we’ve all seen across the internet.

He’s not just making assumptions - he’s become a get-rich-quick ‘ad-clicker’ - he basically takes every course and buys everything they try selling to him. Every single thing he comes across that promises to get him rich quick, he’s trying and reporting his findings. He’s literally putting his money where his mouth is!

On today’s Property Podcast you’ll find out:

  • What prompted Mike to ‘out’ these businesses?
  • His thoughts on why these businesses are preying on vulnerable people
  • The uncomfortable theatrics at these events and the manipulation of these environments
  • Where the idea of the ‘Contrepreneur’ came from
  • The magic formula: the back stories, the tactical pricing, the results - the lot!
  • The shaming tactics he’s had to sit through

This is a must-listen for everyone. We want to believe we can achieve great things, but what these people do is pretend there’s a shortcut to getting there. There aren’t any secrets - it’s hard work to make a success of anything, not just property. 

 

We’re not just stopping at this episode. Join us next week to find out what happened after Mike bought everything he was offered - is he now £6 million richer? 

 

And in the news this week, we’re talking about Airbnb as an auctioneer highlights Airbnb opportunity for UK investors. This auctioneer has been through the catalogue and highlighted the lots he reckons are suitable for short-term lets. 

There’s no doubt there’s been a rise in the popularity of short-term lets, but are investors approaching it in the right way? Rob D shares his thoughts on where investors are going wrong.

Also, it’s Meetup night tonight, so head on over to our events page to reserve your spot. 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1744 ASK206: How important is parking? PLUS: How much can I remortgage for? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask206-how-important-is-parking-plus-how-much-can Ask Rob & Rob is back for another week to answer all your burning property investment related questions.  First up this week we have Charlie. Charlie is based in Manchester and wants to know how important parking is. He almost invested in a 2-bed apartment with his sister but pulled out due to the owner selling the parking separately.  Did they do the right thing by walking away?  Is this a yes or no answer, or are Rob & Rob right down the middle with this one? One thing is for sure… Rob B dishes out some really valuable advice today, and gives listeners some tips on how they can make a yes or no decision on a property like this.  The second question today comes someone who didn’t leave their name, but they’re wanting to know about adding procurement costs after refurbishing a property.  Today’s listener is using the example of purchasing a property for £80,000, and spending £10,000 on refurbishment. Can he add another £5,000 towards procurement? In other words, can he remortgage for £95,000 to allow funds for  stamp duty and conveyancing?  Is this possible or will he hit a roadblock? Rob D is looking at this example from a different perspective rather than what’s actually been spent on what. Have a listen and find out exactly how much our listener will be able to remortgage for - and the answer might just surprise you.    Don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK206: How important is parking? PLUS: How much can I remortgage for? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ask Rob & Rob is back for another week to answer all your burning property investment related questions.  First up this week we have Charlie. Charlie is based in Manchester and wants to know how important parking is. He almost invested in a 2-bed apartment with his sister but pulled out due to the owner selling the parking separately.  Did they do the right thing by walking away?  Is this a yes or no answer, or are Rob & Rob right down the middle with this one? One thing is for sure… Rob B dishes out some really valuable advice today, and gives listeners some tips on how they can make a yes or no decision on a property like this.  The second question today comes someone who didn’t leave their name, but they’re wanting to know about adding procurement costs after refurbishing a property.  Today’s listener is using the example of purchasing a property for £80,000, and spending £10,000 on refurbishment. Can he add another £5,000 towards procurement? In other words, can he remortgage for £95,000 to allow funds for  stamp duty and conveyancing?  Is this possible or will he hit a roadblock? Rob D is looking at this example from a different perspective rather than what’s actually been spent on what. Have a listen and find out exactly how much our listener will be able to remortgage for - and the answer might just surprise you.    Don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Ask Rob & Rob is back for another week to answer all your burning property investment related questions. 

First up this week we have Charlie. Charlie is based in Manchester and wants to know how important parking is. He almost invested in a 2-bed apartment with his sister but pulled out due to the owner selling the parking separately. 

Did they do the right thing by walking away? 

Is this a yes or no answer, or are Rob & Rob right down the middle with this one? One thing is for sure… Rob B dishes out some really valuable advice today, and gives listeners some tips on how they can make a yes or no decision on a property like this. 

The second question today comes someone who didn’t leave their name, but they’re wanting to know about adding procurement costs after refurbishing a property. 

Today’s listener is using the example of purchasing a property for £80,000, and spending £10,000 on refurbishment. Can he add another £5,000 towards procurement? In other words, can he remortgage for £95,000 to allow funds for  stamp duty and conveyancing? 

Is this possible or will he hit a roadblock?

Rob D is looking at this example from a different perspective rather than what’s actually been spent on what. Have a listen and find out exactly how much our listener will be able to remortgage for - and the answer might just surprise you. 

 

Don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 309 TPP341: Strategy September - Refurbs https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp341-strategy-september-refurbs This is the end! Well… it’s the end of Strategy September at least. And we have a great one to finish off on, because today we’re covering the refurb property strategy. And to help us, we’re welcoming Ian back to the Property Podcast.  Ian’s no stranger to our shows; he’s been on the podcast twice before and he has years of experience with building and construction, not to mention the fact that he’s a property developer and investor himself - so what better episode to have him share his practical knowledge and experience... Today you’ll learn: What a refurb actually is The varying types of refurbs The advantages of a refurb strategy How you can add value to a refurb The disadvantages of a refurb  How to keep your budget in check So there you have it - everything you need to know about the refurb strategy; made even better by Ian sharing some words of wisdom with us. Have a listen and let us know if the refurb strategy is for you.     Now, if you've followed Strategy September, hopefully you’ve found the right property strategy for you. We’ve covered: Buy-to-let HMO Flips   But if you haven't found the right one, don’t fear. We’ve got you! You can book a free goals call with one of our team by clicking here. Our team can help you get clear on your goals, identify what property strategy is likely to be right for you and more importantly, help you discover how you can get started and hit the ground running. And we’ll say it again…. It’s completely free.  Hit this link and pick your date and time.   And in the news this week, we’ve got another political story. Now don’t all shut down your computers at once, because it’s actually a pretty positive one. It’s a press release from the government: PM renews drive to give more power to Northern regions.  Typically for the government, there’s not a lot of detail here, but there are a few pleasing aspects of the release - particularly for Scotland. There’s a fair few things in here that have made Rob B smile, so listen to hear what he thinks of this latest update.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP341: Strategy September - Refurbs full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This is the end! Well… it’s the end of Strategy September at least. And we have a great one to finish off on, because today we’re covering the refurb property strategy. And to help us, we’re welcoming Ian back to the Property Podcast.  Ian’s no stranger to our shows; he’s been on the podcast twice before and he has years of experience with building and construction, not to mention the fact that he’s a property developer and investor himself - so what better episode to have him share his practical knowledge and experience... Today you’ll learn: What a refurb actually is The varying types of refurbs The advantages of a refurb strategy How you can add value to a refurb The disadvantages of a refurb  How to keep your budget in check So there you have it - everything you need to know about the refurb strategy; made even better by Ian sharing some words of wisdom with us. Have a listen and let us know if the refurb strategy is for you.     Now, if you've followed Strategy September, hopefully you’ve found the right property strategy for you. We’ve covered: Buy-to-let HMO Flips   But if you haven't found the right one, don’t fear. We’ve got you! You can book a free goals call with one of our team by clicking here. Our team can help you get clear on your goals, identify what property strategy is likely to be right for you and more importantly, help you discover how you can get started and hit the ground running. And we’ll say it again…. It’s completely free.  Hit this link and pick your date and time.   And in the news this week, we’ve got another political story. Now don’t all shut down your computers at once, because it’s actually a pretty positive one. It’s a press release from the government: PM renews drive to give more power to Northern regions.  Typically for the government, there’s not a lot of detail here, but there are a few pleasing aspects of the release - particularly for Scotland. There’s a fair few things in here that have made Rob B smile, so listen to hear what he thinks of this latest update.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This is the end! Well… it’s the end of Strategy September at least. And we have a great one to finish off on, because today we’re covering the refurb property strategy.

And to help us, we’re welcoming Ian back to the Property Podcast. 

Ian’s no stranger to our shows; he’s been on the podcast twice before and he has years of experience with building and construction, not to mention the fact that he’s a property developer and investor himself - so what better episode to have him share his practical knowledge and experience...

Today you’ll learn:

  • What a refurb actually is
  • The varying types of refurbs
  • The advantages of a refurb strategy
  • How you can add value to a refurb
  • The disadvantages of a refurb 
  • How to keep your budget in check

So there you have it - everything you need to know about the refurb strategy; made even better by Ian sharing some words of wisdom with us.

Have a listen and let us know if the refurb strategy is for you.  

 

Now, if you've followed Strategy September, hopefully you’ve found the right property strategy for you. We’ve covered:

 

But if you haven't found the right one, don’t fear. We’ve got you!

You can book a free goals call with one of our team by clicking here. Our team can help you get clear on your goals, identify what property strategy is likely to be right for you and more importantly, help you discover how you can get started and hit the ground running. And we’ll say it again…. It’s completely free. 

Hit this link and pick your date and time.

 

And in the news this week, we’ve got another political story. Now don’t all shut down your computers at once, because it’s actually a pretty positive one. It’s a press release from the government: PM renews drive to give more power to Northern regions. 

Typically for the government, there’s not a lot of detail here, but there are a few pleasing aspects of the release - particularly for Scotland. There’s a fair few things in here that have made Rob B smile, so listen to hear what he thinks of this latest update. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1579 ASK205: How many mortgages can I apply for at once? PLUS: Should I invest in Scotland? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask205-how-many-mortgages-can-i-apply-for-at-once We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and the first question this week is from John. John would like to know how many mortgage applications he can have on the go at any one time. He’s looking at buying 3 buy-to-let properties but is concerned about the effect that 3 different buy-to-let mortgage applications could have on his credit file.  Is John right to be wary of multiple applications? Will these multiple marks on his credit file make a difference to his applications - and more importantly, could it cost him the mortgage product he’s wanting to go for? Listen as Rob B talks through what is likely to happen and find out how John can manage the impact of multiple mortgage applications.  The second question came in from someone who didn’t leave her name, so we’re calling her Pauline.  Pauline has recently been inspired by Mark who’s gone from 0-10 properties in 5 years. She loves the podcast but would like Rob & Rob to have more of a focus on Scotland, which is where she’s interested in investing.  We have previously done a whole episode on investing in buy-to-let property in Scotland where The Robs talk through the best places to invest and cover the property buying process - which differs vastly from those in England.  But what other nuggets has Rob D shared with Pauline about investing in Scotland? You’ll have to listen to find out. And don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK205: How many mortgages can I apply for at once? PLUS: Should I invest in Scotland? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and the first question this week is from John. John would like to know how many mortgage applications he can have on the go at any one time. He’s looking at buying 3 buy-to-let properties but is concerned about the effect that 3 different buy-to-let mortgage applications could have on his credit file.  Is John right to be wary of multiple applications? Will these multiple marks on his credit file make a difference to his applications - and more importantly, could it cost him the mortgage product he’s wanting to go for? Listen as Rob B talks through what is likely to happen and find out how John can manage the impact of multiple mortgage applications.  The second question came in from someone who didn’t leave her name, so we’re calling her Pauline.  Pauline has recently been inspired by Mark who’s gone from 0-10 properties in 5 years. She loves the podcast but would like Rob & Rob to have more of a focus on Scotland, which is where she’s interested in investing.  We have previously done a whole episode on investing in buy-to-let property in Scotland where The Robs talk through the best places to invest and cover the property buying process - which differs vastly from those in England.  But what other nuggets has Rob D shared with Pauline about investing in Scotland? You’ll have to listen to find out. And don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and the first question this week is from John.

John would like to know how many mortgage applications he can have on the go at any one time. He’s looking at buying 3 buy-to-let properties but is concerned about the effect that 3 different buy-to-let mortgage applications could have on his credit file. 

Is John right to be wary of multiple applications? Will these multiple marks on his credit file make a difference to his applications - and more importantly, could it cost him the mortgage product he’s wanting to go for?

Listen as Rob B talks through what is likely to happen and find out how John can manage the impact of multiple mortgage applications. 

The second question came in from someone who didn’t leave her name, so we’re calling her Pauline. 

Pauline has recently been inspired by Mark who’s gone from 0-10 properties in 5 years. She loves the podcast but would like Rob & Rob to have more of a focus on Scotland, which is where she’s interested in investing. 

We have previously done a whole episode on investing in buy-to-let property in Scotland where The Robs talk through the best places to invest and cover the property buying process - which differs vastly from those in England. 

But what other nuggets has Rob D shared with Pauline about investing in Scotland? You’ll have to listen to find out.

And don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 404 TPP340: Strategy September - Flips https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp340-strategy-september-flips It’s the penultimate episode of Strategy September and this week Rob & Rob are covering flips. Now flipping is probably the most glamorous property strategy there is. There are dozens of TV shows you can watch and it’s a good way to make a decent profit quickly.  However, there are a number of risks involved that you should consider and The Robs are going to cover them in today’s episode along with: How much capital will you need? What are your finance options? Where do you want to be looking? How do you do your numbers? How do you work out your refurb cost? What other expenses do you need to allow for?  How do you know what you’re going to sell for?  So before you rush into flipping properties, thinking it’s as easy as it looks on Homes Under the Hammer, you might want to give this episode a listen first. And, after you’ve given it a listen, make sure you go and take our free course over on Property Hub University and really test out your knowledge on flipping properties.    And in the news this week, we’ve got (another) negative headline. Apparently property investors make on average just £2,000 net return each year after ‘hidden costs’ are taken out. Now considering an average property is £183,000, that kind of profit seems hardly worth it.  So we might as well all give up and pack it in.  Or should we? Luckily, in the article they’ve listed these different hidden fees so we can see where they’ve got their figures from. We’re not quite sure where they’ve plucked them from, especially on an average priced property, but nevertheless, we think you’re pretty safe for the time being.   And to give you that extra bit of value, this week’s Hub Extra is another fitness site called Nano Workout. Now this might seem like a bit of a prank because when you think about it, it is actually quite funny. But this site has come up with different exercises that you can incorporate into your everyday life.  So there’s things you can be doing while you’re sitting at traffic lights, sat at your desk, and even ones you can do whilst you’re sat on the couch watching TV. If this sounds like something that could help you get into fitness, let us know what you think of it.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP340: Strategy September - Flips full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the penultimate episode of Strategy September and this week Rob & Rob are covering flips. Now flipping is probably the most glamorous property strategy there is. There are dozens of TV shows you can watch and it’s a good way to make a decent profit quickly.  However, there are a number of risks involved that you should consider and The Robs are going to cover them in today’s episode along with: How much capital will you need? What are your finance options? Where do you want to be looking? How do you do your numbers? How do you work out your refurb cost? What other expenses do you need to allow for?  How do you know what you’re going to sell for?  So before you rush into flipping properties, thinking it’s as easy as it looks on Homes Under the Hammer, you might want to give this episode a listen first. And, after you’ve given it a listen, make sure you go and take our free course over on Property Hub University and really test out your knowledge on flipping properties.    And in the news this week, we’ve got (another) negative headline. Apparently property investors make on average just £2,000 net return each year after ‘hidden costs’ are taken out. Now considering an average property is £183,000, that kind of profit seems hardly worth it.  So we might as well all give up and pack it in.  Or should we? Luckily, in the article they’ve listed these different hidden fees so we can see where they’ve got their figures from. We’re not quite sure where they’ve plucked them from, especially on an average priced property, but nevertheless, we think you’re pretty safe for the time being.   And to give you that extra bit of value, this week’s Hub Extra is another fitness site called Nano Workout. Now this might seem like a bit of a prank because when you think about it, it is actually quite funny. But this site has come up with different exercises that you can incorporate into your everyday life.  So there’s things you can be doing while you’re sitting at traffic lights, sat at your desk, and even ones you can do whilst you’re sat on the couch watching TV. If this sounds like something that could help you get into fitness, let us know what you think of it.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the penultimate episode of Strategy September and this week Rob & Rob are covering flips.

Now flipping is probably the most glamorous property strategy there is. There are dozens of TV shows you can watch and it’s a good way to make a decent profit quickly. 

However, there are a number of risks involved that you should consider and The Robs are going to cover them in today’s episode along with:

  • How much capital will you need?
  • What are your finance options?
  • Where do you want to be looking?
  • How do you do your numbers?
  • How do you work out your refurb cost?
  • What other expenses do you need to allow for? 
  • How do you know what you’re going to sell for? 

So before you rush into flipping properties, thinking it’s as easy as it looks on Homes Under the Hammer, you might want to give this episode a listen first.

And, after you’ve given it a listen, make sure you go and take our free course over on Property Hub University and really test out your knowledge on flipping properties. 

 

And in the news this week, we’ve got (another) negative headline. Apparently property investors make on average just £2,000 net return each year after ‘hidden costs’ are taken out. Now considering an average property is £183,000, that kind of profit seems hardly worth it. 

So we might as well all give up and pack it in. 

Or should we?

Luckily, in the article they’ve listed these different hidden fees so we can see where they’ve got their figures from. We’re not quite sure where they’ve plucked them from, especially on an average priced property, but nevertheless, we think you’re pretty safe for the time being.

 

And to give you that extra bit of value, this week’s Hub Extra is another fitness site called Nano Workout. Now this might seem like a bit of a prank because when you think about it, it is actually quite funny. But this site has come up with different exercises that you can incorporate into your everyday life. 

So there’s things you can be doing while you’re sitting at traffic lights, sat at your desk, and even ones you can do whilst you’re sat on the couch watching TV. If this sounds like something that could help you get into fitness, let us know what you think of it.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1405 ASK204: Will these areas benefit from the ripple effect? PLUS: How much should I keep aside for a rainy day? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask204-will-these-areas-benefit-from-the-ripple-ef This week we’re talking about the ripple effect and also seeing if there’s a certain amount of cash you should be putting to one side for a rainy day.  Kicking us off on Ask Rob & Rob this week is Kevin. He’s listened to the podcast for over a year now and is interested in investing in the north. He’s obviously heard us bang on about our top city locations such and Manchester and Leeds, but he’s curious about the surrounding areas.  He’s particularly interested in Barnsley and Chesterfield.  He’s done some searching and thinks that both locations have all the right fundamentals - but will they benefit from the ripple effect of Sheffield and Leeds?  Listen as Rob B gives his two pennies and lets Kevin know what he thinks about the potential investment options a bit further up north.  The next question is from Graham who has a question about backup funds.  He started his buy-to-let journey two years ago and currently has three properties, with the aim of buying another two in the next six months. So Graham is wondering if there’s a general rule of thumb for putting a certain amount of money aside in the event of an emergency? He’s also wondering if this should change in-line with the more properties you purchase.  Is there a specific formula Graham should be considering? Listen as Rob D offers his advice on what Graham could do to save for the inevitable.  And don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK204: Will these areas benefit from the ripple effect? PLUS: How much should I keep aside for a rainy day? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about the ripple effect and also seeing if there’s a certain amount of cash you should be putting to one side for a rainy day.  Kicking us off on Ask Rob & Rob this week is Kevin. He’s listened to the podcast for over a year now and is interested in investing in the north. He’s obviously heard us bang on about our top city locations such and Manchester and Leeds, but he’s curious about the surrounding areas.  He’s particularly interested in Barnsley and Chesterfield.  He’s done some searching and thinks that both locations have all the right fundamentals - but will they benefit from the ripple effect of Sheffield and Leeds?  Listen as Rob B gives his two pennies and lets Kevin know what he thinks about the potential investment options a bit further up north.  The next question is from Graham who has a question about backup funds.  He started his buy-to-let journey two years ago and currently has three properties, with the aim of buying another two in the next six months. So Graham is wondering if there’s a general rule of thumb for putting a certain amount of money aside in the event of an emergency? He’s also wondering if this should change in-line with the more properties you purchase.  Is there a specific formula Graham should be considering? Listen as Rob D offers his advice on what Graham could do to save for the inevitable.  And don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about the ripple effect and also seeing if there’s a certain amount of cash you should be putting to one side for a rainy day. 

Kicking us off on Ask Rob & Rob this week is Kevin. He’s listened to the podcast for over a year now and is interested in investing in the north. He’s obviously heard us bang on about our top city locations such and Manchester and Leeds, but he’s curious about the surrounding areas. 

He’s particularly interested in Barnsley and Chesterfield. 

He’s done some searching and thinks that both locations have all the right fundamentals - but will they benefit from the ripple effect of Sheffield and Leeds? 

Listen as Rob B gives his two pennies and lets Kevin know what he thinks about the potential investment options a bit further up north. 

The next question is from Graham who has a question about backup funds. 

He started his buy-to-let journey two years ago and currently has three properties, with the aim of buying another two in the next six months.

So Graham is wondering if there’s a general rule of thumb for putting a certain amount of money aside in the event of an emergency? He’s also wondering if this should change in-line with the more properties you purchase. 

Is there a specific formula Graham should be considering? Listen as Rob D offers his advice on what Graham could do to save for the inevitable. 

And don’t forget to tune in next week for another two questions on Ask Rob & Rob.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 394 TPP339: Strategy September - HMO https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp339-strategy-september-hmo We’re back for part two of Strategy September and this week we’re talking about HMO’s.  The Robs have talked about HMO’s numerous times on The Property Podcast, but they wouldn’t consider themselves experts.  So this week they’ve brought in another Rob who knows pretty much anything and everything about HMO’s. Enter Rob from Maygreen Investments who, along with his wife Sarah, has built up a portfolio of HMO’s that are absolutely beautiful. You can have a nosey here.  Here’s a little taster of what you can expect The Robs, and Rob, to cover: What is a HMO? And an example of one The advantages and disadvantages of a HMO Who should be looking at investing in a HMO? Some great tips from Rob if you’re looking at a HMO strategy This is a jam-packed episode, so make sure you’re listening carefully and have a pen and paper at the ready.    And in the news, we’re elaborating on an article we included in last Friday’s Hub Extra email - yes, we’re talking about politicians again. The article comes from The Daily Mail and it reads, ‘John McDonnell is to declare war on buy-to-let landlords by giving tenants the chance to purchase their property at a DISCOUNT price’.  We might need to apologise in advance before you listen to this episode as The Robs get a little political on this topic. It’s not with the intention to offend, but quite frankly it’s all a bit ridiculous. We can’t blame them for voicing their opinions on something so bizarre. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts on the matter.    And in this week’s Hub Extra, we’ve got a new podcast for you. This one is called ‘Land of the Giants’ and the concept is that in each of the series they’re going to focus on one of the tech giants like Google, Apple, and other similar businesses. The first series is on Amazon, and each episode explores how Amazon has got to where they are today and how it’s not only evolved but changed the world as well. It’s a great podcast on the businesses that we just can’t seem to live without.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP339: Strategy September - HMO full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back for part two of Strategy September and this week we’re talking about HMO’s.  The Robs have talked about HMO’s numerous times on The Property Podcast, but they wouldn’t consider themselves experts.  So this week they’ve brought in another Rob who knows pretty much anything and everything about HMO’s. Enter Rob from Maygreen Investments who, along with his wife Sarah, has built up a portfolio of HMO’s that are absolutely beautiful. You can have a nosey here.  Here’s a little taster of what you can expect The Robs, and Rob, to cover: What is a HMO? And an example of one The advantages and disadvantages of a HMO Who should be looking at investing in a HMO? Some great tips from Rob if you’re looking at a HMO strategy This is a jam-packed episode, so make sure you’re listening carefully and have a pen and paper at the ready.    And in the news, we’re elaborating on an article we included in last Friday’s Hub Extra email - yes, we’re talking about politicians again. The article comes from The Daily Mail and it reads, ‘John McDonnell is to declare war on buy-to-let landlords by giving tenants the chance to purchase their property at a DISCOUNT price’.  We might need to apologise in advance before you listen to this episode as The Robs get a little political on this topic. It’s not with the intention to offend, but quite frankly it’s all a bit ridiculous. We can’t blame them for voicing their opinions on something so bizarre. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts on the matter.    And in this week’s Hub Extra, we’ve got a new podcast for you. This one is called ‘Land of the Giants’ and the concept is that in each of the series they’re going to focus on one of the tech giants like Google, Apple, and other similar businesses. The first series is on Amazon, and each episode explores how Amazon has got to where they are today and how it’s not only evolved but changed the world as well. It’s a great podcast on the businesses that we just can’t seem to live without.    We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back for part two of Strategy September and this week we’re talking about HMO’s. 

The Robs have talked about HMO’s numerous times on The Property Podcast, but they wouldn’t consider themselves experts. 

So this week they’ve brought in another Rob who knows pretty much anything and everything about HMO’s.

Enter Rob from Maygreen Investments who, along with his wife Sarah, has built up a portfolio of HMO’s that are absolutely beautiful. You can have a nosey here. 

Here’s a little taster of what you can expect The Robs, and Rob, to cover:

  • What is a HMO? And an example of one
  • The advantages and disadvantages of a HMO
  • Who should be looking at investing in a HMO?
  • Some great tips from Rob if you’re looking at a HMO strategy

This is a jam-packed episode, so make sure you’re listening carefully and have a pen and paper at the ready. 

 

And in the news, we’re elaborating on an article we included in last Friday’s Hub Extra email - yes, we’re talking about politicians again. The article comes from The Daily Mail and it reads, ‘John McDonnell is to declare war on buy-to-let landlords by giving tenants the chance to purchase their property at a DISCOUNT price’. 

We might need to apologise in advance before you listen to this episode as The Robs get a little political on this topic. It’s not with the intention to offend, but quite frankly it’s all a bit ridiculous. We can’t blame them for voicing their opinions on something so bizarre. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts on the matter. 

 

And in this week’s Hub Extra, we’ve got a new podcast for you. This one is called ‘Land of the Giants’ and the concept is that in each of the series they’re going to focus on one of the tech giants like Google, Apple, and other similar businesses.

The first series is on Amazon, and each episode explores how Amazon has got to where they are today and how it’s not only evolved but changed the world as well. It’s a great podcast on the businesses that we just can’t seem to live without. 

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1180 ASK203: How would you spend £500k in the North? PLUS: Should I pursue a serviced accommodation strategy in Manchester? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask203-how-would-you-spend-500k-in-the-north-plus This week we’re back to normality and The Robs are answering two fantastic questions that have come in from our Hubbers.  First up, we’ve got another Rob. He lives in Dubai and he’s got a whopping £500,000 to invest! He’s looking to invest his cash in the North of England and his strategy is to generate an income.  Obviously being in Dubai, viewing properties is a little tricky for Rob, so he has no idea what kind of property he should be investing in or where he should ideally be looking to generate that income.  Essentially, he’s asking Rob & Rob, if they had £500,000 to invest in the North of England, where and what would they buy? So how would The Robs invest half a million pounds? Tune in to find out.  Next we have Amy from Hastings. She and her partner are looking to invest and are in the process of releasing some equity from their residential property.  To begin with they’re looking at buy-to-let properties in either Manchester or Leeds, but just off the bat, she wants to know Rob & Rob’s thoughts on Airbnb or serviced accommodation in general.  She’s not run the numbers on it yet and before she wastes her time doing so, she’s wanting to know if it’s a good strategy to go with?  Would Rob & Rob approve of a serviced accommodation strategy?  Hit the play button to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK203: How would you spend £500k in the North? PLUS: Should I pursue a serviced accommodation strategy in Manchester? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re back to normality and The Robs are answering two fantastic questions that have come in from our Hubbers.  First up, we’ve got another Rob. He lives in Dubai and he’s got a whopping £500,000 to invest! He’s looking to invest his cash in the North of England and his strategy is to generate an income.  Obviously being in Dubai, viewing properties is a little tricky for Rob, so he has no idea what kind of property he should be investing in or where he should ideally be looking to generate that income.  Essentially, he’s asking Rob & Rob, if they had £500,000 to invest in the North of England, where and what would they buy? So how would The Robs invest half a million pounds? Tune in to find out.  Next we have Amy from Hastings. She and her partner are looking to invest and are in the process of releasing some equity from their residential property.  To begin with they’re looking at buy-to-let properties in either Manchester or Leeds, but just off the bat, she wants to know Rob & Rob’s thoughts on Airbnb or serviced accommodation in general.  She’s not run the numbers on it yet and before she wastes her time doing so, she’s wanting to know if it’s a good strategy to go with?  Would Rob & Rob approve of a serviced accommodation strategy?  Hit the play button to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re back to normality and The Robs are answering two fantastic questions that have come in from our Hubbers. 

First up, we’ve got another Rob. He lives in Dubai and he’s got a whopping £500,000 to invest! He’s looking to invest his cash in the North of England and his strategy is to generate an income. 

Obviously being in Dubai, viewing properties is a little tricky for Rob, so he has no idea what kind of property he should be investing in or where he should ideally be looking to generate that income. 

Essentially, he’s asking Rob & Rob, if they had £500,000 to invest in the North of England, where and what would they buy?

So how would The Robs invest half a million pounds? Tune in to find out. 

Next we have Amy from Hastings. She and her partner are looking to invest and are in the process of releasing some equity from their residential property. 

To begin with they’re looking at buy-to-let properties in either Manchester or Leeds, but just off the bat, she wants to know Rob & Rob’s thoughts on Airbnb or serviced accommodation in general. 

She’s not run the numbers on it yet and before she wastes her time doing so, she’s wanting to know if it’s a good strategy to go with? 

Would Rob & Rob approve of a serviced accommodation strategy? 

Hit the play button to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 494 TPP338: Strategy September - Buy-to-let https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp338-strategy-september-buy-to-let We’ve got something exciting for you over the next few weeks. We’re bringing you ‘Strategy September’ and going back to basics discussing all the possible strategies that are out there. They’re going to be talking about flips, HMO’s and refurbs. This week The Robs are kicking it off with buy-to-let and here’s what they’re going to cover in today’s episode: What is buy-to-let? Examples of buy-to-let properties  The advantages The disadvantages  Who is it for? Tips for finding the perfect deal Plus, you’ll get to hear The Robs get personal and tell you all about how and why they got started in property in the first place, over 10 years ago. Make sure you tune in, it’s going to be a good one!   This week our Hub Extra is an app called ‘Seven’ and it’s a seven minute workout app. Rob B came across this app after Jack Dawsy mentioned it when explaining how he plans out his week so he thought he’d give it a go.  It basically gives you a seven minute workout and it’s been proven that if you do a high intensity workout (HIIT) that’s the minimum amount of exercise you need to do each day. So no more excuses not to go to the gym now!  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP338: Strategy September - Buy-to-let full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve got something exciting for you over the next few weeks. We’re bringing you ‘Strategy September’ and going back to basics discussing all the possible strategies that are out there. They’re going to be talking about flips, HMO’s and refurbs. This week The Robs are kicking it off with buy-to-let and here’s what they’re going to cover in today’s episode: What is buy-to-let? Examples of buy-to-let properties  The advantages The disadvantages  Who is it for? Tips for finding the perfect deal Plus, you’ll get to hear The Robs get personal and tell you all about how and why they got started in property in the first place, over 10 years ago. Make sure you tune in, it’s going to be a good one!   This week our Hub Extra is an app called ‘Seven’ and it’s a seven minute workout app. Rob B came across this app after Jack Dawsy mentioned it when explaining how he plans out his week so he thought he’d give it a go.  It basically gives you a seven minute workout and it’s been proven that if you do a high intensity workout (HIIT) that’s the minimum amount of exercise you need to do each day. So no more excuses not to go to the gym now!  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve got something exciting for you over the next few weeks. We’re bringing you ‘Strategy September’ and going back to basics discussing all the possible strategies that are out there. They’re going to be talking about flips, HMO’s and refurbs.

This week The Robs are kicking it off with buy-to-let and here’s what they’re going to cover in today’s episode:

  • What is buy-to-let?
  • Examples of buy-to-let properties 
  • The advantages
  • The disadvantages 
  • Who is it for?
  • Tips for finding the perfect deal

Plus, you’ll get to hear The Robs get personal and tell you all about how and why they got started in property in the first place, over 10 years ago.

Make sure you tune in, it’s going to be a good one!

 

This week our Hub Extra is an app called ‘Seven’ and it’s a seven minute workout app. Rob B came across this app after Jack Dawsy mentioned it when explaining how he plans out his week so he thought he’d give it a go. 

It basically gives you a seven minute workout and it’s been proven that if you do a high intensity workout (HIIT) that’s the minimum amount of exercise you need to do each day. So no more excuses not to go to the gym now! 



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1616 ASK202: HS2 to be scrapped? An Ask Rob & Rob special https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask202-hs2-to-be-scrapped-an-ask-rob-rob-special This week we have one question that’s taking centre stage. But it’s one that A LOT of you have been talking about... so here’s Vicky asking the question on everyone’s behalf.  Her question is about the HS2. Since Boris Johnson came into power there have been a number of mixed messages floating around: “It’s going ahead…” “It’s not going ahead” “It’s over budget…” “It’s only going to serve the north…”  The list is endless. Vicky is wanting to know what The Robs think of it all and what impact they think it will have on the likes of Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. Rob & Rob are big fans of HS2, so tune in and have a listen to what they really think of all these mixed messages.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK202: HS2 to be scrapped? An Ask Rob & Rob special full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we have one question that’s taking centre stage. But it’s one that A LOT of you have been talking about... so here’s Vicky asking the question on everyone’s behalf.  Her question is about the HS2. Since Boris Johnson came into power there have been a number of mixed messages floating around: “It’s going ahead…” “It’s not going ahead” “It’s over budget…” “It’s only going to serve the north…”  The list is endless. Vicky is wanting to know what The Robs think of it all and what impact they think it will have on the likes of Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. Rob & Rob are big fans of HS2, so tune in and have a listen to what they really think of all these mixed messages.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we have one question that’s taking centre stage. But it’s one that A LOT of you have been talking about... so here’s Vicky asking the question on everyone’s behalf. 

Her question is about the HS2. Since Boris Johnson came into power there have been a number of mixed messages floating around:

“It’s going ahead…”

“It’s not going ahead”

“It’s over budget…”

“It’s only going to serve the north…” 

The list is endless.

Vicky is wanting to know what The Robs think of it all and what impact they think it will have on the likes of Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds.

Rob & Rob are big fans of HS2, so tune in and have a listen to what they really think of all these mixed messages.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 353 TPP337: The winning mindset behind rapid portfolio growth https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp337-the-winning-mindset-behind-rapid-portfolio We’re back with Property Podcast listener Mark Ward who last week told us how his strategy helped him to grow a double digit portfolio in just five years.  This week The Robs are delving into how Mark managed to change his mindset to that of a winning one which was the driving force behind the growth of his buy-to-let portfolio. He’s focusing on the strategy of buying below market value, refurbishing and refinancing. While he’s been using traditional mortgages and a little bit of bridging too, Mark’s also been doing a couple of really unique things. When you consider some of the bonkers things Mark has done - which goes far beyond the usual ‘putting in an offer without viewing it’ - (go here to listen to how he’s purchased in a known flood zone, done some intense refurbishing and entered the terrifying world of bridging finance) it makes you question just how Mark actually made this all work to his advantage. Mark might knows exactly what he’s looking for and where he wants to go with it, which is great! But ultimately, a lot of this also boils down to his mindset.  And that’s exactly what we find out more about in the second part of this interview with Mark and Rob D.    In the news this week, a dramatic headline from The Express, ‘Brexit property WARNING: Sell your house after this date to avoid losing money’. In a nutshell, the article basically says if you’re looking to sell your house, wait until after the 31st October, which is when we’ll apparently know what’s happening with Brexit.  Even though we’ve heard this a number of times throughout the year, even Rob B admits that he’s noticed a decline in the number of new properties coming to the market in his local area. For once, even The Robs agree with this headline and think that you probably shouldn’t sell your property before the 31st October. However, if you’re looking to buy a property, you should 100% be focussing on buying before it.    This week’s Hub Extra is in-keeping with today’s episode and it’s a simple but effective quote from Benjamin Franklin; ‘well done is better than well said’.  Which reiterates what The Robs are always saying, it’s all about taking action! It’s all well and good talking about your goals and what you’re planning on doing, but you won’t reap the benefits until you put those words into action.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP337: The winning mindset behind rapid portfolio growth full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back with Property Podcast listener Mark Ward who last week told us how his strategy helped him to grow a double digit portfolio in just five years.  This week The Robs are delving into how Mark managed to change his mindset to that of a winning one which was the driving force behind the growth of his buy-to-let portfolio. He’s focusing on the strategy of buying below market value, refurbishing and refinancing. While he’s been using traditional mortgages and a little bit of bridging too, Mark’s also been doing a couple of really unique things. When you consider some of the bonkers things Mark has done - which goes far beyond the usual ‘putting in an offer without viewing it’ - (go here to listen to how he’s purchased in a known flood zone, done some intense refurbishing and entered the terrifying world of bridging finance) it makes you question just how Mark actually made this all work to his advantage. Mark might knows exactly what he’s looking for and where he wants to go with it, which is great! But ultimately, a lot of this also boils down to his mindset.  And that’s exactly what we find out more about in the second part of this interview with Mark and Rob D.    In the news this week, a dramatic headline from The Express, ‘Brexit property WARNING: Sell your house after this date to avoid losing money’. In a nutshell, the article basically says if you’re looking to sell your house, wait until after the 31st October, which is when we’ll apparently know what’s happening with Brexit.  Even though we’ve heard this a number of times throughout the year, even Rob B admits that he’s noticed a decline in the number of new properties coming to the market in his local area. For once, even The Robs agree with this headline and think that you probably shouldn’t sell your property before the 31st October. However, if you’re looking to buy a property, you should 100% be focussing on buying before it.    This week’s Hub Extra is in-keeping with today’s episode and it’s a simple but effective quote from Benjamin Franklin; ‘well done is better than well said’.  Which reiterates what The Robs are always saying, it’s all about taking action! It’s all well and good talking about your goals and what you’re planning on doing, but you won’t reap the benefits until you put those words into action.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back with Property Podcast listener Mark Ward who last week told us how his strategy helped him to grow a double digit portfolio in just five years. 

This week The Robs are delving into how Mark managed to change his mindset to that of a winning one which was the driving force behind the growth of his buy-to-let portfolio.

He’s focusing on the strategy of buying below market value, refurbishing and refinancing. While he’s been using traditional mortgages and a little bit of bridging too, Mark’s also been doing a couple of really unique things.

When you consider some of the bonkers things Mark has done - which goes far beyond the usual ‘putting in an offer without viewing it’ - (go here to listen to how he’s purchased in a known flood zone, done some intense refurbishing and entered the terrifying world of bridging finance) it makes you question just how Mark actually made this all work to his advantage.

Mark might knows exactly what he’s looking for and where he wants to go with it, which is great! But ultimately, a lot of this also boils down to his mindset. 

And that’s exactly what we find out more about in the second part of this interview with Mark and Rob D. 

 

In the news this week, a dramatic headline from The Express, ‘Brexit property WARNING: Sell your house after this date to avoid losing money’. In a nutshell, the article basically says if you’re looking to sell your house, wait until after the 31st October, which is when we’ll apparently know what’s happening with Brexit. 

Even though we’ve heard this a number of times throughout the year, even Rob B admits that he’s noticed a decline in the number of new properties coming to the market in his local area. For once, even The Robs agree with this headline and think that you probably shouldn’t sell your property before the 31st October. However, if you’re looking to buy a property, you should 100% be focussing on buying before it. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is in-keeping with today’s episode and it’s a simple but effective quote from Benjamin Franklin; ‘well done is better than well said’. 

Which reiterates what The Robs are always saying, it’s all about taking action! It’s all well and good talking about your goals and what you’re planning on doing, but you won’t reap the benefits until you put those words into action. 



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1178 ASK201: Am I too late to be excited about Manchester? PLUS: Can I avoid paying Stamp Duty on my holiday let? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask201-am-i-too-late-to-be-excited-about-mancheste We’re back after a long weekend with two more fantastic questions from our listeners. This week we’re answering questions on one of our favourite cities - Manchester -  as well as trying to avoid stamp duty. First up, we’ve got another Rob! There’s just no escaping them. Rob is new to property investment and after securing two properties in London where he lives, he’s looking to start his property journey up north.  After he listened to Boris Johnson’s speech, the growth potential of Manchester and the Greater Manchester area really excites him, but he’s wondering if the market is now saturated or if the long term potential is here to stay?  He’s also wondering how familiar he needs to be with the area before he considers investing?  If you’ve listened to The Property Podcast for a while, you’ll know how much The Robs love talking about Manchester and could spend hours giving Rob advice on investing in the area.  But they won’t keep you all day, they’re just dishing out the top tips on how to go about investing in property in Manchester.  Next we’ve got Tim. He’s got a couple of properties already, one being serviced accommodation and the other a standard buy-to-let. He’s just retired and is looking to make property his full time income to make himself financially free. He’s been listening to a number of podcasts and webinars, one of which has said that he can avoid paying stamp duty if his property is being used as serviced accommodation.  So is it true or not?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK201: Am I too late to be excited about Manchester? PLUS: Can I avoid paying Stamp Duty on my holiday let? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back after a long weekend with two more fantastic questions from our listeners. This week we’re answering questions on one of our favourite cities - Manchester -  as well as trying to avoid stamp duty. First up, we’ve got another Rob! There’s just no escaping them. Rob is new to property investment and after securing two properties in London where he lives, he’s looking to start his property journey up north.  After he listened to Boris Johnson’s speech, the growth potential of Manchester and the Greater Manchester area really excites him, but he’s wondering if the market is now saturated or if the long term potential is here to stay?  He’s also wondering how familiar he needs to be with the area before he considers investing?  If you’ve listened to The Property Podcast for a while, you’ll know how much The Robs love talking about Manchester and could spend hours giving Rob advice on investing in the area.  But they won’t keep you all day, they’re just dishing out the top tips on how to go about investing in property in Manchester.  Next we’ve got Tim. He’s got a couple of properties already, one being serviced accommodation and the other a standard buy-to-let. He’s just retired and is looking to make property his full time income to make himself financially free. He’s been listening to a number of podcasts and webinars, one of which has said that he can avoid paying stamp duty if his property is being used as serviced accommodation.  So is it true or not?  Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back after a long weekend with two more fantastic questions from our listeners. This week we’re answering questions on one of our favourite cities - Manchester -  as well as trying to avoid stamp duty.

First up, we’ve got another Rob! There’s just no escaping them.

Rob is new to property investment and after securing two properties in London where he lives, he’s looking to start his property journey up north. 

After he listened to Boris Johnson’s speech, the growth potential of Manchester and the Greater Manchester area really excites him, but he’s wondering if the market is now saturated or if the long term potential is here to stay? 

He’s also wondering how familiar he needs to be with the area before he considers investing? 

If you’ve listened to The Property Podcast for a while, you’ll know how much The Robs love talking about Manchester and could spend hours giving Rob advice on investing in the area. 

But they won’t keep you all day, they’re just dishing out the top tips on how to go about investing in property in Manchester. 

Next we’ve got Tim. He’s got a couple of properties already, one being serviced accommodation and the other a standard buy-to-let. He’s just retired and is looking to make property his full time income to make himself financially free.

He’s been listening to a number of podcasts and webinars, one of which has said that he can avoid paying stamp duty if his property is being used as serviced accommodation. 

So is it true or not? 

Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 411 TPP336: 0 to 10 properties in five years – one listener's story https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp336-0-to-10-properties-in-five-years-one-listen Forget location, location, location - we’re talking about education, education, education. And today we have a guest who’s put ALL our property education into practice. Today we’re kickstarting a two-part series and talking to Mark Ward who has taken all those property lessons and built himself a double digit portfolio in just five years! Impressive stuff. So settle in and get ready to listen to what Mark has achieved and just how he did it. Who knows, this might just give you the kick start you need.  To give you some back story, Mark got in touch with us over on Instagram. Like many Property Podcast listeners, his journey started out accidentally - so for all you accidental landlords out there, this is an episode for you! Mark has bought two properties per year at below market value, he’s then refurbished and refinanced them to release some cash. And in just 5 years, he’s got a pretty sweet, double-digit portfolio on his hands.  Rob D caught up with Mark to have a little chat about his journey so far. It’s definitely an episode you’ll want to listen to, no matter what stage of your property investment journey you’re at.   The Robs are also discussing the latest Hometrack price index in this episode. Once again Liverpool is top of the list, closely followed by Nottingham, Leicester, Manchester and Birmingham. Just behind them are Sheffield and Leeds which are all locations we tipped for big things at the start of the year.  This month, the report has looked at the amount of stock coming onto the market compared to the number of sales that have been agreed. In Manchester the ratio of sales to new supply has increased which is a signal that Manchester is likely to continue to grow in house prices - phenomenal considering how much Manchester has already grown in the past few years!  If you’re wanting further info on these hotspot locations, you can find our useful location guides over on the education section of our website which will certainly help you with narrowing down the areas you’d like to invest in.    Our Hub Extra this week is a new podcast recommendation! Don’t worry, The Robs haven’t started another podcast - not yet anyway. This podcast is called Heavyweight from Gimlet who produce a lot of great podcasts, but this one takes someone back to a moment in their life that they regret or keep thinking back to, and he helps them resolve that situation and move on.  It’s not ‘heavy’ in the tone of voice, it’s actually quite comical and really entertaining. So this is a good one for you to unwind with.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP336: 0 to 10 properties in five years – one listener's story full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Forget location, location, location - we’re talking about education, education, education. And today we have a guest who’s put ALL our property education into practice. Today we’re kickstarting a two-part series and talking to Mark Ward who has taken all those property lessons and built himself a double digit portfolio in just five years! Impressive stuff. So settle in and get ready to listen to what Mark has achieved and just how he did it. Who knows, this might just give you the kick start you need.  To give you some back story, Mark got in touch with us over on Instagram. Like many Property Podcast listeners, his journey started out accidentally - so for all you accidental landlords out there, this is an episode for you! Mark has bought two properties per year at below market value, he’s then refurbished and refinanced them to release some cash. And in just 5 years, he’s got a pretty sweet, double-digit portfolio on his hands.  Rob D caught up with Mark to have a little chat about his journey so far. It’s definitely an episode you’ll want to listen to, no matter what stage of your property investment journey you’re at.   The Robs are also discussing the latest Hometrack price index in this episode. Once again Liverpool is top of the list, closely followed by Nottingham, Leicester, Manchester and Birmingham. Just behind them are Sheffield and Leeds which are all locations we tipped for big things at the start of the year.  This month, the report has looked at the amount of stock coming onto the market compared to the number of sales that have been agreed. In Manchester the ratio of sales to new supply has increased which is a signal that Manchester is likely to continue to grow in house prices - phenomenal considering how much Manchester has already grown in the past few years!  If you’re wanting further info on these hotspot locations, you can find our useful location guides over on the education section of our website which will certainly help you with narrowing down the areas you’d like to invest in.    Our Hub Extra this week is a new podcast recommendation! Don’t worry, The Robs haven’t started another podcast - not yet anyway. This podcast is called Heavyweight from Gimlet who produce a lot of great podcasts, but this one takes someone back to a moment in their life that they regret or keep thinking back to, and he helps them resolve that situation and move on.  It’s not ‘heavy’ in the tone of voice, it’s actually quite comical and really entertaining. So this is a good one for you to unwind with.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!  If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Forget location, location, location - we’re talking about education, education, education. And today we have a guest who’s put ALL our property education into practice.

Today we’re kickstarting a two-part series and talking to Mark Ward who has taken all those property lessons and built himself a double digit portfolio in just five years! Impressive stuff.

So settle in and get ready to listen to what Mark has achieved and just how he did it. Who knows, this might just give you the kick start you need. 

To give you some back story, Mark got in touch with us over on Instagram. Like many Property Podcast listeners, his journey started out accidentally - so for all you accidental landlords out there, this is an episode for you!

Mark has bought two properties per year at below market value, he’s then refurbished and refinanced them to release some cash. And in just 5 years, he’s got a pretty sweet, double-digit portfolio on his hands. 

Rob D caught up with Mark to have a little chat about his journey so far. It’s definitely an episode you’ll want to listen to, no matter what stage of your property investment journey you’re at.

 

The Robs are also discussing the latest Hometrack price index in this episode. Once again Liverpool is top of the list, closely followed by Nottingham, Leicester, Manchester and Birmingham. Just behind them are Sheffield and Leeds which are all locations we tipped for big things at the start of the year. 

This month, the report has looked at the amount of stock coming onto the market compared to the number of sales that have been agreed. In Manchester the ratio of sales to new supply has increased which is a signal that Manchester is likely to continue to grow in house prices - phenomenal considering how much Manchester has already grown in the past few years! 

If you’re wanting further info on these hotspot locations, you can find our useful location guides over on the education section of our website which will certainly help you with narrowing down the areas you’d like to invest in. 

 

Our Hub Extra this week is a new podcast recommendation! Don’t worry, The Robs haven’t started another podcast - not yet anyway. This podcast is called Heavyweight from Gimlet who produce a lot of great podcasts, but this one takes someone back to a moment in their life that they regret or keep thinking back to, and he helps them resolve that situation and move on. 

It’s not ‘heavy’ in the tone of voice, it’s actually quite comical and really entertaining. So this is a good one for you to unwind with.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1180 ASK200: Are new builds overpriced? PLUS: Can I use my Lifetime ISA to buy an investment property? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask200-are-new-builds-overpriced-plus-can-i-use-my It’s our 200th Ask Rob & Rob episode! Can you believe it? So what better way to celebrate than continuing to do what we do best and answer your property questions! This week’s first question comes in from Steve. He’s seen some new build properties that look slightly overpriced compared to other new builds in similar areas. So he’s wanting to know from an investor perspective whether Rob & Rob reckon he’s better off investing in a new build or maybe purchasing something a little older? Rob B points out that he does indeed think new builds can be overpriced, but then again, rightly highlights that any property can be overpriced. In true Rob B style, he has some winning advice that Steve can take on board. So listen carefully if you have your eye on a new build buy-to-let purchase in the future.  The next question is from Brogan. He opened up a lifetime ISA when he started his graduate job to help him buy his first property. Since then he’s found our wonderful podcast (good man!) and had his eyes opened to the buy-to-let world.  Now Brogan wants to use the money in his ISA to purchase his first buy-to-let property. However, the T&C’s of a lifetime ISA state that you have to use this scheme to purchase a property to live in.  Is there any way to get around this? Tune into this week's episode to find out what Rob D suggests.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK200: Are new builds overpriced? PLUS: Can I use my Lifetime ISA to buy an investment property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s our 200th Ask Rob & Rob episode! Can you believe it? So what better way to celebrate than continuing to do what we do best and answer your property questions! This week’s first question comes in from Steve. He’s seen some new build properties that look slightly overpriced compared to other new builds in similar areas. So he’s wanting to know from an investor perspective whether Rob & Rob reckon he’s better off investing in a new build or maybe purchasing something a little older? Rob B points out that he does indeed think new builds can be overpriced, but then again, rightly highlights that any property can be overpriced. In true Rob B style, he has some winning advice that Steve can take on board. So listen carefully if you have your eye on a new build buy-to-let purchase in the future.  The next question is from Brogan. He opened up a lifetime ISA when he started his graduate job to help him buy his first property. Since then he’s found our wonderful podcast (good man!) and had his eyes opened to the buy-to-let world.  Now Brogan wants to use the money in his ISA to purchase his first buy-to-let property. However, the T&C’s of a lifetime ISA state that you have to use this scheme to purchase a property to live in.  Is there any way to get around this? Tune into this week's episode to find out what Rob D suggests.    Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s our 200th Ask Rob & Rob episode! Can you believe it?

So what better way to celebrate than continuing to do what we do best and answer your property questions!

This week’s first question comes in from Steve. He’s seen some new build properties that look slightly overpriced compared to other new builds in similar areas. So he’s wanting to know from an investor perspective whether Rob & Rob reckon he’s better off investing in a new build or maybe purchasing something a little older?

Rob B points out that he does indeed think new builds can be overpriced, but then again, rightly highlights that any property can be overpriced. In true Rob B style, he has some winning advice that Steve can take on board. So listen carefully if you have your eye on a new build buy-to-let purchase in the future. 

The next question is from Brogan. He opened up a lifetime ISA when he started his graduate job to help him buy his first property. Since then he’s found our wonderful podcast (good man!) and had his eyes opened to the buy-to-let world. 

Now Brogan wants to use the money in his ISA to purchase his first buy-to-let property. However, the T&C’s of a lifetime ISA state that you have to use this scheme to purchase a property to live in. 

Is there any way to get around this?

Tune into this week's episode to find out what Rob D suggests. 

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 483 TPP335: Manchester v Leeds: Let bat https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp335-manchester-v-leeds-let-bat This week The Robs are looking at more listener deals but this time they’re taking on the challenge of helping Nathan decide between two deals. He’s torn between two properties and doesn’t know which one to go for. Should be invest in Leeds or Manchester?! Two fantastic cities and two very different deals. So which one do The Robs think he should go for? Settle in as Manchester and Leeds battle it out to win Nathan’s investment. First up we have a two bedroom flat in the middle of Manchester on Princess Street for £240,000. It’s pretty central and close to two main train lines and was converted around 15 years ago. Certainly move in ready.  He thinks he’ll be able to achieve £920 pcm after taking off his management fees. Once other fees have been deducted, he’s looking at a net profit of just under £200 per month, giving him an ROI of 3%. A 3% ROI isn’t exactly going to get you excited, but Nathan said he’s in this for the long run and capital growth is more his long-term plan. So should this be the property he goes for? The second option is a two bedroom flat in the middle of Leeds at Westpoint for £245,000. It’s pretty much the same as the Manchester deal in terms of central location and rental price of £1,000 pcm. It just has a slightly higher ROI of 4.1% which is the equivalent of about £60 a month, so not life changing amounts. Compared to the Manchester conversion, this property is a high-end new build. It’s got a huge balcony and whereas the Manchester apartment was 600 sqft, the Leeds apartment is over 900 sqft!  So does this make it a no brainer and Nathan should be going for bigger and newer?  Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say and which property they think Nathan should go for.  And if you want to find out more about whether you should invest in Manchester or Leeds, we have some handy resources for you right here: Click here to find out why you should invest in Manchester Click here to find out why you should invest in Leeds   This week’s news story isn’t coming from one of our beloved tabloids, we’re reading an open consultation from the government. So this lengthy headline of ‘A new deal for renting: resetting the balance of rights and responsibilities between landlords and tenants’ is actually worth reading as it’s to do with the appeal of section 21. Everyone pretty much lost their minds a few months ago when section 21 came into play, but what are they hoping to do about it now we’ve all had a chance to digest it?  Are there changes ahead?  Have a read and listen to what The Robs think on this week’s episode.    This week’s Hub Extra is a book called ‘The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business’ which is highly recommended by Rob D about accounting. Now don’t switch off just yet, we know accountancy isn’t the most exciting of topics, but this book will become more appealing to you the bigger you grow your business.    Even Rob B picked this as one of his holiday reads! So give it a read and let us know what you think. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Propert   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP335: Manchester v Leeds: Let bat full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week The Robs are looking at more listener deals but this time they’re taking on the challenge of helping Nathan decide between two deals. He’s torn between two properties and doesn’t know which one to go for. Should be invest in Leeds or Manchester?! Two fantastic cities and two very different deals. So which one do The Robs think he should go for? Settle in as Manchester and Leeds battle it out to win Nathan’s investment. First up we have a two bedroom flat in the middle of Manchester on Princess Street for £240,000. It’s pretty central and close to two main train lines and was converted around 15 years ago. Certainly move in ready.  He thinks he’ll be able to achieve £920 pcm after taking off his management fees. Once other fees have been deducted, he’s looking at a net profit of just under £200 per month, giving him an ROI of 3%. A 3% ROI isn’t exactly going to get you excited, but Nathan said he’s in this for the long run and capital growth is more his long-term plan. So should this be the property he goes for? The second option is a two bedroom flat in the middle of Leeds at Westpoint for £245,000. It’s pretty much the same as the Manchester deal in terms of central location and rental price of £1,000 pcm. It just has a slightly higher ROI of 4.1% which is the equivalent of about £60 a month, so not life changing amounts. Compared to the Manchester conversion, this property is a high-end new build. It’s got a huge balcony and whereas the Manchester apartment was 600 sqft, the Leeds apartment is over 900 sqft!  So does this make it a no brainer and Nathan should be going for bigger and newer?  Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say and which property they think Nathan should go for.  And if you want to find out more about whether you should invest in Manchester or Leeds, we have some handy resources for you right here: Click here to find out why you should invest in Manchester Click here to find out why you should invest in Leeds   This week’s news story isn’t coming from one of our beloved tabloids, we’re reading an open consultation from the government. So this lengthy headline of ‘A new deal for renting: resetting the balance of rights and responsibilities between landlords and tenants’ is actually worth reading as it’s to do with the appeal of section 21. Everyone pretty much lost their minds a few months ago when section 21 came into play, but what are they hoping to do about it now we’ve all had a chance to digest it?  Are there changes ahead?  Have a read and listen to what The Robs think on this week’s episode.    This week’s Hub Extra is a book called ‘The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business’ which is highly recommended by Rob D about accounting. Now don’t switch off just yet, we know accountancy isn’t the most exciting of topics, but this book will become more appealing to you the bigger you grow your business.    Even Rob B picked this as one of his holiday reads! So give it a read and let us know what you think. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Propert   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week The Robs are looking at more listener deals but this time they’re taking on the challenge of helping Nathan decide between two deals.

He’s torn between two properties and doesn’t know which one to go for. Should be invest in Leeds or Manchester?! Two fantastic cities and two very different deals. So which one do The Robs think he should go for?

Settle in as Manchester and Leeds battle it out to win Nathan’s investment.

First up we have a two bedroom flat in the middle of Manchester on Princess Street for £240,000. It’s pretty central and close to two main train lines and was converted around 15 years ago. Certainly move in ready. 

He thinks he’ll be able to achieve £920 pcm after taking off his management fees. Once other fees have been deducted, he’s looking at a net profit of just under £200 per month, giving him an ROI of 3%.

A 3% ROI isn’t exactly going to get you excited, but Nathan said he’s in this for the long run and capital growth is more his long-term plan. So should this be the property he goes for?

The second option is a two bedroom flat in the middle of Leeds at Westpoint for £245,000. It’s pretty much the same as the Manchester deal in terms of central location and rental price of £1,000 pcm. It just has a slightly higher ROI of 4.1% which is the equivalent of about £60 a month, so not life changing amounts.

Compared to the Manchester conversion, this property is a high-end new build. It’s got a huge balcony and whereas the Manchester apartment was 600 sqft, the Leeds apartment is over 900 sqft! 

So does this make it a no brainer and Nathan should be going for bigger and newer? 

Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say and which property they think Nathan should go for. 

And if you want to find out more about whether you should invest in Manchester or Leeds, we have some handy resources for you right here:

  • Click here to find out why you should invest in Manchester
  • Click here to find out why you should invest in Leeds

 

This week’s news story isn’t coming from one of our beloved tabloids, we’re reading an open consultation from the government. So this lengthy headline of ‘A new deal for renting: resetting the balance of rights and responsibilities between landlords and tenants’ is actually worth reading as it’s to do with the appeal of section 21.

Everyone pretty much lost their minds a few months ago when section 21 came into play, but what are they hoping to do about it now we’ve all had a chance to digest it? 

Are there changes ahead? 

Have a read and listen to what The Robs think on this week’s episode. 

 

This week’s Hub Extra is a book called ‘The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business’ which is highly recommended by Rob D about accounting. Now don’t switch off just yet, we know accountancy isn’t the most exciting of topics, but this book will become more appealing to you the bigger you grow your business. 

 

Even Rob B picked this as one of his holiday reads! So give it a read and let us know what you think.



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Propert

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1548 ASK199: Are repossessed properties mortgageable? PLUS: Are you sure there won't be a post-Brexit crash? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask199-are-repossessed-properties-mortgageable-plu This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we have the B word again - and the R word. So if you’d like to know more about Brexit or repossessions, this is the podcast episode for you!  First up we have Christiano. He’s wanting to know if he was to go ahead with a repossessed property, will it be mortgageable once he’s bought it? He’s also wondering if Rob & Rob have any advice on what tactics he should use when looking to get the best deal on a repossessed property.  It’s good news for Christiano! Listen as The Robs explain why mortgages shouldn’t be an issue with repossessed property as financial issues sit with the previous owner - not the property.  However, if he’s looking at bagging a cracking deal, it might not be all plain sailing. The vendor has a duty (to the lender) to achieve the maximum price they possibly can - so does that mean that getting a great deal is dead in the water?  Find out what Rob D has to say.  Our second question comes in from Baz who’s still concerned about Brexit and is contradicting The Robs’ views. Baz is seeing quite a steep rise in house prices in Birmingham (which doesn’t seem consistent with the growth he’s been witnessing over the past four years). He’s putting it down to the fact that there’s not a lot of choice on the market and he’s being significantly outbid by owner occupiers on properties he’s been looking at.  So now he’s being cautious about buying any property within the next six months. Ultimately, he’s wanting to know how confident Rob & Rob are that there won’t be a market crash the minute we get a deal with the EU.  It’s a great question, and probably one which many other listeners will want to know the answer to. Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say.  Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK199: Are repossessed properties mortgageable? PLUS: Are you sure there won't be a post-Brexit crash? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we have the B word again - and the R word. So if you’d like to know more about Brexit or repossessions, this is the podcast episode for you!  First up we have Christiano. He’s wanting to know if he was to go ahead with a repossessed property, will it be mortgageable once he’s bought it? He’s also wondering if Rob & Rob have any advice on what tactics he should use when looking to get the best deal on a repossessed property.  It’s good news for Christiano! Listen as The Robs explain why mortgages shouldn’t be an issue with repossessed property as financial issues sit with the previous owner - not the property.  However, if he’s looking at bagging a cracking deal, it might not be all plain sailing. The vendor has a duty (to the lender) to achieve the maximum price they possibly can - so does that mean that getting a great deal is dead in the water?  Find out what Rob D has to say.  Our second question comes in from Baz who’s still concerned about Brexit and is contradicting The Robs’ views. Baz is seeing quite a steep rise in house prices in Birmingham (which doesn’t seem consistent with the growth he’s been witnessing over the past four years). He’s putting it down to the fact that there’s not a lot of choice on the market and he’s being significantly outbid by owner occupiers on properties he’s been looking at.  So now he’s being cautious about buying any property within the next six months. Ultimately, he’s wanting to know how confident Rob & Rob are that there won’t be a market crash the minute we get a deal with the EU.  It’s a great question, and probably one which many other listeners will want to know the answer to. Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say.  Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we have the B word again - and the R word. So if you’d like to know more about Brexit or repossessions, this is the podcast episode for you! 

First up we have Christiano. He’s wanting to know if he was to go ahead with a repossessed property, will it be mortgageable once he’s bought it?

He’s also wondering if Rob & Rob have any advice on what tactics he should use when looking to get the best deal on a repossessed property. 

It’s good news for Christiano!

Listen as The Robs explain why mortgages shouldn’t be an issue with repossessed property as financial issues sit with the previous owner - not the property. 

However, if he’s looking at bagging a cracking deal, it might not be all plain sailing. The vendor has a duty (to the lender) to achieve the maximum price they possibly can - so does that mean that getting a great deal is dead in the water? 

Find out what Rob D has to say. 

Our second question comes in from Baz who’s still concerned about Brexit and is contradicting The Robs’ views.

Baz is seeing quite a steep rise in house prices in Birmingham (which doesn’t seem consistent with the growth he’s been witnessing over the past four years).

He’s putting it down to the fact that there’s not a lot of choice on the market and he’s being significantly outbid by owner occupiers on properties he’s been looking at. 

So now he’s being cautious about buying any property within the next six months.

Ultimately, he’s wanting to know how confident Rob & Rob are that there won’t be a market crash the minute we get a deal with the EU. 

It’s a great question, and probably one which many other listeners will want to know the answer to. Tune in to find out what The Robs have to say. 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 466 TPP334: Rob & Rob critique your deals https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp334-rob-rob-critique-your-deals This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are back by popular demand, evaluating your listener deals live on the show.  These episodes are ones that The Robs absolutely love doing, and this week we’ve got three cracking deals to get through.  So grab a brew and settle down as we listen to how Rob & Rob scour Rightmove and offer advice to our three lovely listeners Tim, Sarah and Ahmed.  First up we have Tim who has been looking at three bedroom terrace house in Worthing. The property was on the market for £325,000 but Tim managed to get a cracking deal and had an offer of £285,000 accepted. Kudos to you! He reckons that realistically the rent is likely to be £1,150 pcm, however this valuation won’t pass the stress test criteria and Tim will have no choice but to go for a 5 year fixed term mortgage to be able to get the full 75% loan to value rate.  After running some quick numbers, it looks like Tim will potentially end up with a net yield of 1.5% and about £400 in his back pocket each month. Would The Robs choose this deal to add to their property portfolio?  Rob & Rob also take a look into Sarah’s two bedroom apartment in Didsbury that she bagged for £205,000 and Ahmed’s three bedroom terraced house in Birmingham that he got for £13,000 below asking price, but needs a lot of work doing to it!  So which of these three deals would Rob & Rob be most likely to invest in themselves?  Tune in to find out and listen to what advice they guys have to dish out. In the news this week, Boris Johnson is in our good books again as he’s now announced a new railway link between Manchester and Leeds.  Transport for the North proposed this a while ago, but Boris has blown this right out of the water and is moving for a bigger and better plan! Not only will there be new connections from Manchester to Leeds, but also Manchester to Liverpool and Sheffield.  Hopefully this isn’t just a pipedream and Boris will actually follow through with it - we’ll just have to wait and see. This week’s Hub Extra comes in from one of our Hubbers, David. It’s a website called Get The Data and it’s a site where you enter the postcode and it pulls loads of information about that location from a number of different sources.  It will give you everything from the nearest public transport stop to the food hygiene ratings of local restaurants and takeaways. So this is a great resource to use if you’re looking to invest in a new area and are wanting to get clued up on any particular location.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP334: Rob & Rob critique your deals full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are back by popular demand, evaluating your listener deals live on the show.  These episodes are ones that The Robs absolutely love doing, and this week we’ve got three cracking deals to get through.  So grab a brew and settle down as we listen to how Rob & Rob scour Rightmove and offer advice to our three lovely listeners Tim, Sarah and Ahmed.  First up we have Tim who has been looking at three bedroom terrace house in Worthing. The property was on the market for £325,000 but Tim managed to get a cracking deal and had an offer of £285,000 accepted. Kudos to you! He reckons that realistically the rent is likely to be £1,150 pcm, however this valuation won’t pass the stress test criteria and Tim will have no choice but to go for a 5 year fixed term mortgage to be able to get the full 75% loan to value rate.  After running some quick numbers, it looks like Tim will potentially end up with a net yield of 1.5% and about £400 in his back pocket each month. Would The Robs choose this deal to add to their property portfolio?  Rob & Rob also take a look into Sarah’s two bedroom apartment in Didsbury that she bagged for £205,000 and Ahmed’s three bedroom terraced house in Birmingham that he got for £13,000 below asking price, but needs a lot of work doing to it!  So which of these three deals would Rob & Rob be most likely to invest in themselves?  Tune in to find out and listen to what advice they guys have to dish out. In the news this week, Boris Johnson is in our good books again as he’s now announced a new railway link between Manchester and Leeds.  Transport for the North proposed this a while ago, but Boris has blown this right out of the water and is moving for a bigger and better plan! Not only will there be new connections from Manchester to Leeds, but also Manchester to Liverpool and Sheffield.  Hopefully this isn’t just a pipedream and Boris will actually follow through with it - we’ll just have to wait and see. This week’s Hub Extra comes in from one of our Hubbers, David. It’s a website called Get The Data and it’s a site where you enter the postcode and it pulls loads of information about that location from a number of different sources.  It will give you everything from the nearest public transport stop to the food hygiene ratings of local restaurants and takeaways. So this is a great resource to use if you’re looking to invest in a new area and are wanting to get clued up on any particular location.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are back by popular demand, evaluating your listener deals live on the show. 

These episodes are ones that The Robs absolutely love doing, and this week we’ve got three cracking deals to get through. 

So grab a brew and settle down as we listen to how Rob & Rob scour Rightmove and offer advice to our three lovely listeners Tim, Sarah and Ahmed. 

First up we have Tim who has been looking at three bedroom terrace house in Worthing. The property was on the market for £325,000 but Tim managed to get a cracking deal and had an offer of £285,000 accepted. Kudos to you!

He reckons that realistically the rent is likely to be £1,150 pcm, however this valuation won’t pass the stress test criteria and Tim will have no choice but to go for a 5 year fixed term mortgage to be able to get the full 75% loan to value rate. 

After running some quick numbers, it looks like Tim will potentially end up with a net yield of 1.5% and about £400 in his back pocket each month. Would The Robs choose this deal to add to their property portfolio? 

Rob & Rob also take a look into Sarah’s two bedroom apartment in Didsbury that she bagged for £205,000 and Ahmed’s three bedroom terraced house in Birmingham that he got for £13,000 below asking price, but needs a lot of work doing to it! 

So which of these three deals would Rob & Rob be most likely to invest in themselves? 

Tune in to find out and listen to what advice they guys have to dish out.

In the news this week, Boris Johnson is in our good books again as he’s now announced a new railway link between Manchester and Leeds. 

Transport for the North proposed this a while ago, but Boris has blown this right out of the water and is moving for a bigger and better plan! Not only will there be new connections from Manchester to Leeds, but also Manchester to Liverpool and Sheffield. 

Hopefully this isn’t just a pipedream and Boris will actually follow through with it - we’ll just have to wait and see.

This week’s Hub Extra comes in from one of our Hubbers, David. It’s a website called Get The Data and it’s a site where you enter the postcode and it pulls loads of information about that location from a number of different sources. 

It will give you everything from the nearest public transport stop to the food hygiene ratings of local restaurants and takeaways. So this is a great resource to use if you’re looking to invest in a new area and are wanting to get clued up on any particular location. 



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1461 ASK198: What will Boris Johnson as Prime Minister mean for property investors? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask198-what-will-boris-johnson-as-prime-minister-m This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are only answering one question because it warrants a pretty comprehensive answer.  AND it’s a question that’s on everyone's lips right now... What impact will Boris Johnson have on property investors now that he’s our new Prime Minister?  Thanks for the question Becky - let’s dive right in! Boris has already made noises that he’s going to make changes to stamp duty, and if you didn’t read last week’s Hub Extra, we actually included this story. Surprisingly, it’s not as doom and gloom as you might think.  He wants to move the threshold of where stamp duty becomes payable to £500,000 - which is a big difference to the current £125,000 and will make a huge difference to buy-to-let property investors and homeowners.  There’s also considerations that stamp duty will be payable by the seller rather than the buyer. Now, this isn’t something he’s officially made a comment on, but if it goes ahead it will have a bit impact on the market. However it looks like the 3% surcharge for buy-to-let properties isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Bah! Rob & Rob have talked about stamp duty numerous times on The Property Podcast and we even explain in depth what it is and how it works in this article. But what do The Robs think of Boris Johnson running our country altogether?  Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out their opinion. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK198: What will Boris Johnson as Prime Minister mean for property investors? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are only answering one question because it warrants a pretty comprehensive answer.  AND it’s a question that’s on everyone's lips right now... What impact will Boris Johnson have on property investors now that he’s our new Prime Minister?  Thanks for the question Becky - let’s dive right in! Boris has already made noises that he’s going to make changes to stamp duty, and if you didn’t read last week’s Hub Extra, we actually included this story. Surprisingly, it’s not as doom and gloom as you might think.  He wants to move the threshold of where stamp duty becomes payable to £500,000 - which is a big difference to the current £125,000 and will make a huge difference to buy-to-let property investors and homeowners.  There’s also considerations that stamp duty will be payable by the seller rather than the buyer. Now, this isn’t something he’s officially made a comment on, but if it goes ahead it will have a bit impact on the market. However it looks like the 3% surcharge for buy-to-let properties isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Bah! Rob & Rob have talked about stamp duty numerous times on The Property Podcast and we even explain in depth what it is and how it works in this article. But what do The Robs think of Boris Johnson running our country altogether?  Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out their opinion. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are only answering one question because it warrants a pretty comprehensive answer. 

AND it’s a question that’s on everyone's lips right now...

What impact will Boris Johnson have on property investors now that he’s our new Prime Minister? 

Thanks for the question Becky - let’s dive right in!

Boris has already made noises that he’s going to make changes to stamp duty, and if you didn’t read last week’s Hub Extra, we actually included this story. Surprisingly, it’s not as doom and gloom as you might think. 

He wants to move the threshold of where stamp duty becomes payable to £500,000 - which is a big difference to the current £125,000 and will make a huge difference to buy-to-let property investors and homeowners. 

There’s also considerations that stamp duty will be payable by the seller rather than the buyer. Now, this isn’t something he’s officially made a comment on, but if it goes ahead it will have a bit impact on the market.

However it looks like the 3% surcharge for buy-to-let properties isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Bah!

Rob & Rob have talked about stamp duty numerous times on The Property Podcast and we even explain in depth what it is and how it works in this article.

But what do The Robs think of Boris Johnson running our country altogether? 

Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out their opinion.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 441 TPP333: How to recycle your capital and supercharge your portfolio's growth https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp333-how-to-recycle-your-capital-and-supercharge This week we’re going to teach you how you can recycle your capital and grow your portfolio at speed.  This might seem like a daunting topic and you might be thinking it’s going to take you at least another two years to build up your deposit pot to be able to buy your next property.  But fear not! We’ve got mortgage expert Dave Cookson on the show this week who’s going to demonstrate how you can build your portfolio at a pace you probably didn’t think was possible.  Just by listening to Dave you can tell how passionate he is about helping people finance their properties and chances are, some solutions he suggests you might not have thought of yourself.  And believe it or not, Dave reckons that the financing is the easy part, it’s finding the property that’s the hard part!  Here’s what The Robs and Dave are going to cover: Recycling your cash for deposits  Adding value Funding the purchase and cost of the works Finding the right property  Anticipating the risks. You’re definitely going to want to grab a notepad and pen for this episode.  In the news this week, London’s first high-end build to rent homes. When you think of a build to rent scheme you’ll often picture a block of apartments that have been designed for that specific reason with dedicated communal facilities. Well not this development. Essentially this development in St Johns Wood is just five houses.  Now don’t get us wrong they’re very nice houses, but do you have a spare £5,500 a week to live in one of them? Oh, and you’ll need your own furniture too as that’s not even included in the price!  In a nutshell, once again headlines are being incredibly misleading and this development is essentially a buy to let scheme, which as we all know has been around for a long time.   This week’s Hub Extra is an audio book that both Robs have thoroughly enjoyed. It’s called The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre and it’s a story about a spy in the cold war and the effect it had on his own life. So if you like a thrilling, gripping book and one that also educates you in history, then this is definitely a book for you.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP333: How to recycle your capital and supercharge your portfolio's growth full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re going to teach you how you can recycle your capital and grow your portfolio at speed.  This might seem like a daunting topic and you might be thinking it’s going to take you at least another two years to build up your deposit pot to be able to buy your next property.  But fear not! We’ve got mortgage expert Dave Cookson on the show this week who’s going to demonstrate how you can build your portfolio at a pace you probably didn’t think was possible.  Just by listening to Dave you can tell how passionate he is about helping people finance their properties and chances are, some solutions he suggests you might not have thought of yourself.  And believe it or not, Dave reckons that the financing is the easy part, it’s finding the property that’s the hard part!  Here’s what The Robs and Dave are going to cover: Recycling your cash for deposits  Adding value Funding the purchase and cost of the works Finding the right property  Anticipating the risks. You’re definitely going to want to grab a notepad and pen for this episode.  In the news this week, London’s first high-end build to rent homes. When you think of a build to rent scheme you’ll often picture a block of apartments that have been designed for that specific reason with dedicated communal facilities. Well not this development. Essentially this development in St Johns Wood is just five houses.  Now don’t get us wrong they’re very nice houses, but do you have a spare £5,500 a week to live in one of them? Oh, and you’ll need your own furniture too as that’s not even included in the price!  In a nutshell, once again headlines are being incredibly misleading and this development is essentially a buy to let scheme, which as we all know has been around for a long time.   This week’s Hub Extra is an audio book that both Robs have thoroughly enjoyed. It’s called The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre and it’s a story about a spy in the cold war and the effect it had on his own life. So if you like a thrilling, gripping book and one that also educates you in history, then this is definitely a book for you.  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re going to teach you how you can recycle your capital and grow your portfolio at speed. 

This might seem like a daunting topic and you might be thinking it’s going to take you at least another two years to build up your deposit pot to be able to buy your next property. 

But fear not!

We’ve got mortgage expert Dave Cookson on the show this week who’s going to demonstrate how you can build your portfolio at a pace you probably didn’t think was possible. 

Just by listening to Dave you can tell how passionate he is about helping people finance their properties and chances are, some solutions he suggests you might not have thought of yourself. 

And believe it or not, Dave reckons that the financing is the easy part, it’s finding the property that’s the hard part! 

Here’s what The Robs and Dave are going to cover:

  • Recycling your cash for deposits 
  • Adding value
  • Funding the purchase and cost of the works
  • Finding the right property 
  • Anticipating the risks.

You’re definitely going to want to grab a notepad and pen for this episode. 

In the news this week, London’s first high-end build to rent homes. When you think of a build to rent scheme you’ll often picture a block of apartments that have been designed for that specific reason with dedicated communal facilities. Well not this development. Essentially this development in St Johns Wood is just five houses. 

Now don’t get us wrong they’re very nice houses, but do you have a spare £5,500 a week to live in one of them? Oh, and you’ll need your own furniture too as that’s not even included in the price! 

In a nutshell, once again headlines are being incredibly misleading and this development is essentially a buy to let scheme, which as we all know has been around for a long time.  

This week’s Hub Extra is an audio book that both Robs have thoroughly enjoyed. It’s called The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre and it’s a story about a spy in the cold war and the effect it had on his own life. So if you like a thrilling, gripping book and one that also educates you in history, then this is definitely a book for you. 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1262 ASK197: How can I use a survey to negotiate a discount? PLUS: Can my agent hike their fees? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask197-how-can-i-use-a-survey-to-negotiate-a-disco This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are dishing out advice on how to best handle homebuyer surveys whilst using them to your advantage, and what to do when your letting agent adds in new fees to your contract.  They’re certainly two questions that probably 90% of investors will come across at some point in their property journey, so this is definitely an episode to bookmark!  Our first question comes in from Cassie. She wants to know how you can use a home buyers survey to negotiate a price.  She’s previously had one done that says a property needs a lot of repairs doing to it. Can she use this survey along with the property valuation to her advantage to negotiate a better deal? Rob B explains the different levels of homebuyer surveys you can get and advises Cassie on what she should do, with one potential outcome being to walk away from the deal.  Rob D points out that Cassie is in an even better position than she was at the beginning now that she has this additional information. Ultimately, it’s her choice what she does, if she can get a better deal, great!  But if the numbers aren’t going to stack up, then as The Robs mentioned last week, sometimes walking away is the best possible option. The second question is from Matt  who’s having a bit of a dispute with the letting agent for one of his properties. The current tenant has just given notice to leave and the letting agent is now saying that due to the new tenant fee ban, they need to charge Matt to get new tenants in. Is the letting agent allowed to do this? Can Matt dispute it and within his rights to avoid paying for it or is he going to have to suck it up and take on the new agreement? Matt certainly isn’t alone in this situation, there’s numerous letting agents who are implementing these new charges so that they’re not out of pocket.  So what advice do The Robs have for Matt? Should he stick with his current letting agent and accept the fees, or should he start to shop around for a new agent?  To make life easier, he could just head on over to Property Hub Lets, but tune in to find out what Rob & Rob suggests. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK197: How can I use a survey to negotiate a discount? PLUS: Can my agent hike their fees? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are dishing out advice on how to best handle homebuyer surveys whilst using them to your advantage, and what to do when your letting agent adds in new fees to your contract.  They’re certainly two questions that probably 90% of investors will come across at some point in their property journey, so this is definitely an episode to bookmark!  Our first question comes in from Cassie. She wants to know how you can use a home buyers survey to negotiate a price.  She’s previously had one done that says a property needs a lot of repairs doing to it. Can she use this survey along with the property valuation to her advantage to negotiate a better deal? Rob B explains the different levels of homebuyer surveys you can get and advises Cassie on what she should do, with one potential outcome being to walk away from the deal.  Rob D points out that Cassie is in an even better position than she was at the beginning now that she has this additional information. Ultimately, it’s her choice what she does, if she can get a better deal, great!  But if the numbers aren’t going to stack up, then as The Robs mentioned last week, sometimes walking away is the best possible option. The second question is from Matt  who’s having a bit of a dispute with the letting agent for one of his properties. The current tenant has just given notice to leave and the letting agent is now saying that due to the new tenant fee ban, they need to charge Matt to get new tenants in. Is the letting agent allowed to do this? Can Matt dispute it and within his rights to avoid paying for it or is he going to have to suck it up and take on the new agreement? Matt certainly isn’t alone in this situation, there’s numerous letting agents who are implementing these new charges so that they’re not out of pocket.  So what advice do The Robs have for Matt? Should he stick with his current letting agent and accept the fees, or should he start to shop around for a new agent?  To make life easier, he could just head on over to Property Hub Lets, but tune in to find out what Rob & Rob suggests. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are dishing out advice on how to best handle homebuyer surveys whilst using them to your advantage, and what to do when your letting agent adds in new fees to your contract. 

They’re certainly two questions that probably 90% of investors will come across at some point in their property journey, so this is definitely an episode to bookmark! 

Our first question comes in from Cassie. She wants to know how you can use a home buyers survey to negotiate a price. 

She’s previously had one done that says a property needs a lot of repairs doing to it. Can she use this survey along with the property valuation to her advantage to negotiate a better deal?

Rob B explains the different levels of homebuyer surveys you can get and advises Cassie on what she should do, with one potential outcome being to walk away from the deal. 

Rob D points out that Cassie is in an even better position than she was at the beginning now that she has this additional information. Ultimately, it’s her choice what she does, if she can get a better deal, great! 

But if the numbers aren’t going to stack up, then as The Robs mentioned last week, sometimes walking away is the best possible option.

The second question is from Matt  who’s having a bit of a dispute with the letting agent for one of his properties. The current tenant has just given notice to leave and the letting agent is now saying that due to the new tenant fee ban, they need to charge Matt to get new tenants in.

Is the letting agent allowed to do this? Can Matt dispute it and within his rights to avoid paying for it or is he going to have to suck it up and take on the new agreement?

Matt certainly isn’t alone in this situation, there’s numerous letting agents who are implementing these new charges so that they’re not out of pocket. 

So what advice do The Robs have for Matt? Should he stick with his current letting agent and accept the fees, or should he start to shop around for a new agent? 

To make life easier, he could just head on over to Property Hub Lets, but tune in to find out what Rob & Rob suggests.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 513 TPP332: Why we'd walk away from a deal https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp332-why-wed-walk-away-from-a-deal This week The Robs are talking about what it takes for them to walk away from a deal. Usually you’ll hear The Robs talking about taking action, but there are inevitability times when it’s better to walk away. There are certain deals that need a firm ‘no’.   So what does it take for The Robs to walk away from a deal? And how should you decide whether a deal is really the right one for you?  Here’s what Rob & Rob are going to cover on today’s episode: Price Fundamentals Rental potential  Neighbours  Leasehold houses Leases with doubling ground rent This is an episode that you will benefit from no matter what stage of the property investment process you’re in.  So hit that play button and let us know what you think of this week’s episode. In the news this week, we’re looking at Wirral Waters, one of the biggest regeneration projects in the country. When it’s complete, the money invested into the area will top over £1 billion, if not more!  Peel Group have teamed up with developer Urban Splash to bring a £55 million scheme to Wirral Waters. As you’ll know if you’ve listened to The Property Podcast over the past few months, The Robs are big fans of Urban Splash and everything they do - Tom Bloxham MBE even appeared on a few episodes. This is a development of 337 modular homes, which are factory built and something that Urban Splash are renowned for.  And in other news… it’s nearly Meetup week! These seem to come around so quickly, but next week we’re back! Some of our more popular locations like London are already sold out, but we do have some tickets left. So be quick and grab yours here.  This week’s Hub Extra is something the whole team at Property Hub has been using over the past month. It’s a little app called Count.It which encourages you to get up and get fit with a little competitiveness thrown in for good measure.  You can do this with your colleagues, friends or family and set up a league table to find out who’s the most active. So download the app, invite your competitors and get walking!  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP332: Why we'd walk away from a deal full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week The Robs are talking about what it takes for them to walk away from a deal. Usually you’ll hear The Robs talking about taking action, but there are inevitability times when it’s better to walk away. There are certain deals that need a firm ‘no’.   So what does it take for The Robs to walk away from a deal? And how should you decide whether a deal is really the right one for you?  Here’s what Rob & Rob are going to cover on today’s episode: Price Fundamentals Rental potential  Neighbours  Leasehold houses Leases with doubling ground rent This is an episode that you will benefit from no matter what stage of the property investment process you’re in.  So hit that play button and let us know what you think of this week’s episode. In the news this week, we’re looking at Wirral Waters, one of the biggest regeneration projects in the country. When it’s complete, the money invested into the area will top over £1 billion, if not more!  Peel Group have teamed up with developer Urban Splash to bring a £55 million scheme to Wirral Waters. As you’ll know if you’ve listened to The Property Podcast over the past few months, The Robs are big fans of Urban Splash and everything they do - Tom Bloxham MBE even appeared on a few episodes. This is a development of 337 modular homes, which are factory built and something that Urban Splash are renowned for.  And in other news… it’s nearly Meetup week! These seem to come around so quickly, but next week we’re back! Some of our more popular locations like London are already sold out, but we do have some tickets left. So be quick and grab yours here.  This week’s Hub Extra is something the whole team at Property Hub has been using over the past month. It’s a little app called Count.It which encourages you to get up and get fit with a little competitiveness thrown in for good measure.  You can do this with your colleagues, friends or family and set up a league table to find out who’s the most active. So download the app, invite your competitors and get walking!  We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week The Robs are talking about what it takes for them to walk away from a deal.

Usually you’ll hear The Robs talking about taking action, but there are inevitability times when it’s better to walk away. There are certain deals that need a firm ‘no’.  

So what does it take for The Robs to walk away from a deal? And how should you decide whether a deal is really the right one for you? 

Here’s what Rob & Rob are going to cover on today’s episode:

  • Price
  • Fundamentals
  • Rental potential 
  • Neighbours 
  • Leasehold houses
  • Leases with doubling ground rent

This is an episode that you will benefit from no matter what stage of the property investment process you’re in. 

So hit that play button and let us know what you think of this week’s episode.

In the news this week, we’re looking at Wirral Waters, one of the biggest regeneration projects in the country. When it’s complete, the money invested into the area will top over £1 billion, if not more! 

Peel Group have teamed up with developer Urban Splash to bring a £55 million scheme to Wirral Waters. As you’ll know if you’ve listened to The Property Podcast over the past few months, The Robs are big fans of Urban Splash and everything they do - Tom Bloxham MBE even appeared on a few episodes.

This is a development of 337 modular homes, which are factory built and something that Urban Splash are renowned for. 

And in other news… it’s nearly Meetup week! These seem to come around so quickly, but next week we’re back! Some of our more popular locations like London are already sold out, but we do have some tickets left. So be quick and grab yours here. 

This week’s Hub Extra is something the whole team at Property Hub has been using over the past month. It’s a little app called Count.It which encourages you to get up and get fit with a little competitiveness thrown in for good measure. 

You can do this with your colleagues, friends or family and set up a league table to find out who’s the most active. So download the app, invite your competitors and get walking! 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1361 ASK196: Should I sell now or wait for the boom? PLUS: Could new tax bands change my strategy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask196-should-i-sell-now-or-wait-for-the-boom-plus This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two questions that are affected by current and ongoing situations from property booms to increasing tax bands. This week’s first question is from Lee -  he has a clear strategy and wants to use property to increase his regular cash flow so that eventually he can be financially free. He’s roughly 60% through this process but his next property might allow this to happen a lot faster.  He has a 3-bedroom property in South London and the property price has grown 50% since he bought it back in 2010 - happy days! Lee thinks he’s got about £120,000 worth of equity in the property and has considered selling up and purchasing two properties to double his income - but this is where he gets a bit stuck.  Should he sell up now, or hang on and wait for a property boom and hopefully get more money than what the property is currently valued at? Tune in to find out what The Robs think he should do.  Our second question comes in from Chaz who’s wanting to know if a change in tax bands, dependant on who our next Prime Minister is, could result in him needing to change strategy?  It’s a bit of a tricky one because how many politicians actually follow through with what they say they’re going to do? But nevertheless, Rob & Rob give their opinion to help Chaz and his future strategy. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK196: Should I sell now or wait for the boom? PLUS: Could new tax bands change my strategy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two questions that are affected by current and ongoing situations from property booms to increasing tax bands. This week’s first question is from Lee -  he has a clear strategy and wants to use property to increase his regular cash flow so that eventually he can be financially free. He’s roughly 60% through this process but his next property might allow this to happen a lot faster.  He has a 3-bedroom property in South London and the property price has grown 50% since he bought it back in 2010 - happy days! Lee thinks he’s got about £120,000 worth of equity in the property and has considered selling up and purchasing two properties to double his income - but this is where he gets a bit stuck.  Should he sell up now, or hang on and wait for a property boom and hopefully get more money than what the property is currently valued at? Tune in to find out what The Robs think he should do.  Our second question comes in from Chaz who’s wanting to know if a change in tax bands, dependant on who our next Prime Minister is, could result in him needing to change strategy?  It’s a bit of a tricky one because how many politicians actually follow through with what they say they’re going to do? But nevertheless, Rob & Rob give their opinion to help Chaz and his future strategy. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two questions that are affected by current and ongoing situations from property booms to increasing tax bands.

This week’s first question is from Lee -  he has a clear strategy and wants to use property to increase his regular cash flow so that eventually he can be financially free. He’s roughly 60% through this process but his next property might allow this to happen a lot faster. 

He has a 3-bedroom property in South London and the property price has grown 50% since he bought it back in 2010 - happy days!

Lee thinks he’s got about £120,000 worth of equity in the property and has considered selling up and purchasing two properties to double his income - but this is where he gets a bit stuck. 

Should he sell up now, or hang on and wait for a property boom and hopefully get more money than what the property is currently valued at? Tune in to find out what The Robs think he should do. 

Our second question comes in from Chaz who’s wanting to know if a change in tax bands, dependant on who our next Prime Minister is, could result in him needing to change strategy? 

It’s a bit of a tricky one because how many politicians actually follow through with what they say they’re going to do?

But nevertheless, Rob & Rob give their opinion to help Chaz and his future strategy.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 486 TPP331: The property calculation you’ve not heard of, but need to use https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp331-the-property-calculation-you-ve-not-heard-o This week The Robs are talking about an important calculation. They’ve never talked about it before, but it’s one you need to start using.  That’s right, they’re talking about how you can make money from property and the different ways you can achieve this.  There’s a popular debate on whether you should optimise your goals based on the monthly rental income you need or the capital growth potential. But what they’ve not really talked about in detail is the total return that you’re going to make from property over time. So this week, The Robs are covering the total return that you can make from your property investment, including how to calculate it and ultimately, why it matters.  Want to know how you can work out the return on investment for your potential property? Tune in to listen to how The Robs break it down.  In the news this week we’re looking at the latest figures from Hometrack and the House Price Index for May 2019. When you look at the top cities in the country, The Robs are pretty pleased that they tipped four of the top five as ones to invest in this year. Especially Liverpool with prices being up by 5%!  The report looks at the most affordable cities as a first time buyer and no surprise that London, Cambridge and Oxford were at the bottom of the list. But what was surprising was that the most affordable location in the UK for a first time buyer is Liverpool! Now this is fantastic news as it sets the indicator that the growth Liverpool is currently seeing is set to continue and has the furthest to grow, even though it’s a current hotspot.  Check out the report and see what other cities tick the affordability box.  We’ve also got ANOTHER new video up on YouTube for you. This time The Robs are talking about using a limited company as a buy to let investor, and if they’re really necessary. Head on over to our channel to check it out, leave us a comment on what you think about limited companies (and if you use one), and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button. And finally, this week’s Hub Extra is a Google Chrome extension called Just Read. Essentially it strips all of the rubbish out of a webpage so you can read it properly. If adverts and pop ups drive you mad, this extension will be your new favourite tool! You’re welcome! We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP331: The property calculation you’ve not heard of, but need to use full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week The Robs are talking about an important calculation. They’ve never talked about it before, but it’s one you need to start using.  That’s right, they’re talking about how you can make money from property and the different ways you can achieve this.  There’s a popular debate on whether you should optimise your goals based on the monthly rental income you need or the capital growth potential. But what they’ve not really talked about in detail is the total return that you’re going to make from property over time. So this week, The Robs are covering the total return that you can make from your property investment, including how to calculate it and ultimately, why it matters.  Want to know how you can work out the return on investment for your potential property? Tune in to listen to how The Robs break it down.  In the news this week we’re looking at the latest figures from Hometrack and the House Price Index for May 2019. When you look at the top cities in the country, The Robs are pretty pleased that they tipped four of the top five as ones to invest in this year. Especially Liverpool with prices being up by 5%!  The report looks at the most affordable cities as a first time buyer and no surprise that London, Cambridge and Oxford were at the bottom of the list. But what was surprising was that the most affordable location in the UK for a first time buyer is Liverpool! Now this is fantastic news as it sets the indicator that the growth Liverpool is currently seeing is set to continue and has the furthest to grow, even though it’s a current hotspot.  Check out the report and see what other cities tick the affordability box.  We’ve also got ANOTHER new video up on YouTube for you. This time The Robs are talking about using a limited company as a buy to let investor, and if they’re really necessary. Head on over to our channel to check it out, leave us a comment on what you think about limited companies (and if you use one), and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button. And finally, this week’s Hub Extra is a Google Chrome extension called Just Read. Essentially it strips all of the rubbish out of a webpage so you can read it properly. If adverts and pop ups drive you mad, this extension will be your new favourite tool! You’re welcome! We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week The Robs are talking about an important calculation. They’ve never talked about it before, but it’s one you need to start using. 

That’s right, they’re talking about how you can make money from property and the different ways you can achieve this. 

There’s a popular debate on whether you should optimise your goals based on the monthly rental income you need or the capital growth potential. But what they’ve not really talked about in detail is the total return that you’re going to make from property over time.

So this week, The Robs are covering the total return that you can make from your property investment, including how to calculate it and ultimately, why it matters. 

Want to know how you can work out the return on investment for your potential property? Tune in to listen to how The Robs break it down. 

In the news this week we’re looking at the latest figures from Hometrack and the House Price Index for May 2019. When you look at the top cities in the country, The Robs are pretty pleased that they tipped four of the top five as ones to invest in this year. Especially Liverpool with prices being up by 5%! 

The report looks at the most affordable cities as a first time buyer and no surprise that London, Cambridge and Oxford were at the bottom of the list. But what was surprising was that the most affordable location in the UK for a first time buyer is Liverpool!

Now this is fantastic news as it sets the indicator that the growth Liverpool is currently seeing is set to continue and has the furthest to grow, even though it’s a current hotspot. 

Check out the report and see what other cities tick the affordability box. 

We’ve also got ANOTHER new video up on YouTube for you. This time The Robs are talking about using a limited company as a buy to let investor, and if they’re really necessary.

Head on over to our channel to check it out, leave us a comment on what you think about limited companies (and if you use one), and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button.

And finally, this week’s Hub Extra is a Google Chrome extension called Just Read. Essentially it strips all of the rubbish out of a webpage so you can read it properly. If adverts and pop ups drive you mad, this extension will be your new favourite tool! You’re welcome!



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1146 ASK195: How can I cut down the amount of time I have to save up for? PLUS: Is there a limit to how many mortgages you can have? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask195-how-can-i-cut-down-the-amount-of-time-i-hav This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions that we’re pretty sure most investors will want to know the answers to. Especially if you’re just starting out or trying to grow your portfolio. Our first question this week comes in from Ian who’s been a Hubber for well over a year and an avid podcast listener.  He feels like he is clued up on the educational side of investing and is ready to take the plunge, but the financial side of things are holding him back.  His goal is to be able to replace his income with property through buying and refurbishing below market value properties.  At present he could realistically afford to save £1,000 per month, which is a decent amount to be putting away each month, but still means he’s roughly two years away from starting his investment journey.  So Ian is wanting to know what strategy would The Robs suggest for someone who has a low amount of capital to start off with, and are there any ways of raising the finances other than a traditional mortgage lender?  What advice can The Robs offer Ian to bring that start date that little bit further? Have a listen to find out. The second question comes in from Justin who has just exchanged on his fourth buy to let property - congrats! Two of his properties are in his personal name and the others through a limited company.  Justin has ambitious plans for the next few years in growing his portfolio and now he’s wondering if there are a limited number of mortgages that an individual can get?  Are there issues and more hoops to jump through for accessing mortgages with the more mortgaged properties you have and the bigger your portfolio gets? It’s good news for Justin, there are no limits to how many mortgages you can have. Hooray!  But there are some certain criteria that any investor should have a look into before applying for another mortgage. Tune in as Rob D explains all. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK195: How can I cut down the amount of time I have to save up for? PLUS: Is there a limit to how many mortgages you can have? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions that we’re pretty sure most investors will want to know the answers to. Especially if you’re just starting out or trying to grow your portfolio. Our first question this week comes in from Ian who’s been a Hubber for well over a year and an avid podcast listener.  He feels like he is clued up on the educational side of investing and is ready to take the plunge, but the financial side of things are holding him back.  His goal is to be able to replace his income with property through buying and refurbishing below market value properties.  At present he could realistically afford to save £1,000 per month, which is a decent amount to be putting away each month, but still means he’s roughly two years away from starting his investment journey.  So Ian is wanting to know what strategy would The Robs suggest for someone who has a low amount of capital to start off with, and are there any ways of raising the finances other than a traditional mortgage lender?  What advice can The Robs offer Ian to bring that start date that little bit further? Have a listen to find out. The second question comes in from Justin who has just exchanged on his fourth buy to let property - congrats! Two of his properties are in his personal name and the others through a limited company.  Justin has ambitious plans for the next few years in growing his portfolio and now he’s wondering if there are a limited number of mortgages that an individual can get?  Are there issues and more hoops to jump through for accessing mortgages with the more mortgaged properties you have and the bigger your portfolio gets? It’s good news for Justin, there are no limits to how many mortgages you can have. Hooray!  But there are some certain criteria that any investor should have a look into before applying for another mortgage. Tune in as Rob D explains all. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions that we’re pretty sure most investors will want to know the answers to. Especially if you’re just starting out or trying to grow your portfolio.

Our first question this week comes in from Ian who’s been a Hubber for well over a year and an avid podcast listener. 

He feels like he is clued up on the educational side of investing and is ready to take the plunge, but the financial side of things are holding him back. 

His goal is to be able to replace his income with property through buying and refurbishing below market value properties. 

At present he could realistically afford to save £1,000 per month, which is a decent amount to be putting away each month, but still means he’s roughly two years away from starting his investment journey. 

So Ian is wanting to know what strategy would The Robs suggest for someone who has a low amount of capital to start off with, and are there any ways of raising the finances other than a traditional mortgage lender? 

What advice can The Robs offer Ian to bring that start date that little bit further? Have a listen to find out.

The second question comes in from Justin who has just exchanged on his fourth buy to let property - congrats!

Two of his properties are in his personal name and the others through a limited company. 

Justin has ambitious plans for the next few years in growing his portfolio and now he’s wondering if there are a limited number of mortgages that an individual can get? 

Are there issues and more hoops to jump through for accessing mortgages with the more mortgaged properties you have and the bigger your portfolio gets?

It’s good news for Justin, there are no limits to how many mortgages you can have. Hooray! 

But there are some certain criteria that any investor should have a look into before applying for another mortgage.

Tune in as Rob D explains all.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 419 TPP330: Brutal truths about property that no-one else will tell you https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp330-brutal-truths-about-property-that-no-one-el The Robs aren’t holding back on this week’s Property Podcast. They’re telling you the brutal truths about property investment that you won’t hear from anyone else. That’s right, they’re dropping some truth bombs and showing you how slick marketing can lead you astray [sorry marketers!]. You’ll also learn about the (many) things that can go wrong and the (many) frustrations that come with being a property investor.  But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. When starting out on your property investment journey, you’ll only ever hear about the positives and how much money you can make from property. You know the type - the “get rich quick” type. But many of these businesses are only in the property game to make money. They’ll tell you about the results, but not the process and where things can go wrong.  90% of the time, Rob & Rob have nothing but positive things to say about property investment, but it’s also important to be realistic and talk about the things that can, and more than likely will go wrong.  Property can be a bumpy ride. Having a goal and a clear strategy in place will stop you from making a fair few mistakes. And if you don’t know where to start with this, you can take us up on a free goals call where you can have a chat with a member of our Invest team and become a bit clearer on what your goals are and how to execute them. For free.  You can also take our free goals course on the Property Hub University in the meantime. So buckle up, and tune in to listen to the property truths Rob & Rob are dishing out. Trust us, you won’t get this type of honesty from many others in the property investment industry.  And if you’ve experienced any of the issues mentioned today, or you’ve been in a situation we’ve not covered, we want to hear about it. Or maybe you’ve been in a sticky situation and managed to get yourself out, we want to know how you did it - make sure you get in touch.  Our news story this week comes from Property Investor Today which is looking at the ‘Best UK university towns and cities for property investment’. They’ve ranked them based on yield and capital growth, so no surprise that Oxford and Cambridge were at the bottom. But the location at the top spot came as a surprise - The Robs haven’t really spoken about this city much. Newcastle didn’t make The Robs’ hotspot list this year, but it’s certainly a location to watch in the years to come. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP330: Brutal truths about property that no-one else will tell you full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs aren’t holding back on this week’s Property Podcast. They’re telling you the brutal truths about property investment that you won’t hear from anyone else. That’s right, they’re dropping some truth bombs and showing you how slick marketing can lead you astray [sorry marketers!]. You’ll also learn about the (many) things that can go wrong and the (many) frustrations that come with being a property investor.  But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. When starting out on your property investment journey, you’ll only ever hear about the positives and how much money you can make from property. You know the type - the “get rich quick” type. But many of these businesses are only in the property game to make money. They’ll tell you about the results, but not the process and where things can go wrong.  90% of the time, Rob & Rob have nothing but positive things to say about property investment, but it’s also important to be realistic and talk about the things that can, and more than likely will go wrong.  Property can be a bumpy ride. Having a goal and a clear strategy in place will stop you from making a fair few mistakes. And if you don’t know where to start with this, you can take us up on a free goals call where you can have a chat with a member of our Invest team and become a bit clearer on what your goals are and how to execute them. For free.  You can also take our free goals course on the Property Hub University in the meantime. So buckle up, and tune in to listen to the property truths Rob & Rob are dishing out. Trust us, you won’t get this type of honesty from many others in the property investment industry.  And if you’ve experienced any of the issues mentioned today, or you’ve been in a situation we’ve not covered, we want to hear about it. Or maybe you’ve been in a sticky situation and managed to get yourself out, we want to know how you did it - make sure you get in touch.  Our news story this week comes from Property Investor Today which is looking at the ‘Best UK university towns and cities for property investment’. They’ve ranked them based on yield and capital growth, so no surprise that Oxford and Cambridge were at the bottom. But the location at the top spot came as a surprise - The Robs haven’t really spoken about this city much. Newcastle didn’t make The Robs’ hotspot list this year, but it’s certainly a location to watch in the years to come. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs aren’t holding back on this week’s Property Podcast. They’re telling you the brutal truths about property investment that you won’t hear from anyone else.

That’s right, they’re dropping some truth bombs and showing you how slick marketing can lead you astray [sorry marketers!]. You’ll also learn about the (many) things that can go wrong and the (many) frustrations that come with being a property investor. 

But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom.

When starting out on your property investment journey, you’ll only ever hear about the positives and how much money you can make from property. You know the type - the “get rich quick” type.

But many of these businesses are only in the property game to make money. They’ll tell you about the results, but not the process and where things can go wrong. 

90% of the time, Rob & Rob have nothing but positive things to say about property investment, but it’s also important to be realistic and talk about the things that can, and more than likely will go wrong. 

Property can be a bumpy ride. Having a goal and a clear strategy in place will stop you from making a fair few mistakes. And if you don’t know where to start with this, you can take us up on a free goals call where you can have a chat with a member of our Invest team and become a bit clearer on what your goals are and how to execute them. For free. 

You can also take our free goals course on the Property Hub University in the meantime.

So buckle up, and tune in to listen to the property truths Rob & Rob are dishing out. Trust us, you won’t get this type of honesty from many others in the property investment industry. 

And if you’ve experienced any of the issues mentioned today, or you’ve been in a situation we’ve not covered, we want to hear about it. Or maybe you’ve been in a sticky situation and managed to get yourself out, we want to know how you did it - make sure you get in touch. 

Our news story this week comes from Property Investor Today which is looking at the ‘Best UK university towns and cities for property investment’. They’ve ranked them based on yield and capital growth, so no surprise that Oxford and Cambridge were at the bottom.

But the location at the top spot came as a surprise - The Robs haven’t really spoken about this city much. Newcastle didn’t make The Robs’ hotspot list this year, but it’s certainly a location to watch in the years to come.

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1254 ASK194: Is it a good idea to get into student lets? PLUS: How can I improve an EPC rating? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask194-is-it-a-good-idea-to-get-into-student-lets This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got another two great questions for you about student accommodation and EPC ratings. Our first caller is Dawson who is looking at investing in student accommodation. She’s based in the south but has a clear understanding that yields are better in the north. She’s looked at Manchester and Liverpool but she’s finding that they’re getting quite saturated with a lot of properties left empty - she thinks this is mainly due to the new rules and the amount of new developments becoming available. So where would Rob & Rob recommend she look for a good student let with a high yield? Or is this market not worth getting into?  The next question is from Thomas who has been looking at a property to buy up north in Barnsley.  He’s had the EPC come through showing a rating of 9, which has obviously sparked concerns of how much it’s going to cost to get the property up to standard so they can rent it out.  Do Rob & Rob know the best way is to get this improved? Are there any grants or funding that Thomas can apply for to give him a helping hand? It’s safe to say that Rob B is absolutely baffled by such a low rating but answers Thomas’ question regardless and gives him some guidance.  Tune in to find out what he suggests. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK194: Is it a good idea to get into student lets? PLUS: How can I improve an EPC rating? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got another two great questions for you about student accommodation and EPC ratings. Our first caller is Dawson who is looking at investing in student accommodation. She’s based in the south but has a clear understanding that yields are better in the north. She’s looked at Manchester and Liverpool but she’s finding that they’re getting quite saturated with a lot of properties left empty - she thinks this is mainly due to the new rules and the amount of new developments becoming available. So where would Rob & Rob recommend she look for a good student let with a high yield? Or is this market not worth getting into?  The next question is from Thomas who has been looking at a property to buy up north in Barnsley.  He’s had the EPC come through showing a rating of 9, which has obviously sparked concerns of how much it’s going to cost to get the property up to standard so they can rent it out.  Do Rob & Rob know the best way is to get this improved? Are there any grants or funding that Thomas can apply for to give him a helping hand? It’s safe to say that Rob B is absolutely baffled by such a low rating but answers Thomas’ question regardless and gives him some guidance.  Tune in to find out what he suggests. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got another two great questions for you about student accommodation and EPC ratings.

Our first caller is Dawson who is looking at investing in student accommodation. She’s based in the south but has a clear understanding that yields are better in the north.

She’s looked at Manchester and Liverpool but she’s finding that they’re getting quite saturated with a lot of properties left empty - she thinks this is mainly due to the new rules and the amount of new developments becoming available.

So where would Rob & Rob recommend she look for a good student let with a high yield? Or is this market not worth getting into? 

The next question is from Thomas who has been looking at a property to buy up north in Barnsley. 

He’s had the EPC come through showing a rating of 9, which has obviously sparked concerns of how much it’s going to cost to get the property up to standard so they can rent it out. 

Do Rob & Rob know the best way is to get this improved? Are there any grants or funding that Thomas can apply for to give him a helping hand?

It’s safe to say that Rob B is absolutely baffled by such a low rating but answers Thomas’ question regardless and gives him some guidance. 

Tune in to find out what he suggests.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 418 TPP329: Rob and Rob's Brain Hacks https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp329-rob-and-robs-brain-hacks Have you ever wanted to step into Rob and Rob’s shoes and know what it’s like to be them for a day? Well now you can. This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are sharing their top seven brain hacks with you.  These aren’t just brain hacks that The Robs are dishing out from other people. They both live by these day in, day out. If you implement them they’ll make a huge impact on your life too. So what are the seven brain hacks that Rob & Rob live by religiously? Habit stacking Practice gratitude Finding the positive Give yourself a reset Dedicated worry time Visualisation Tracking habits to keep them They go into a lot of detail explaining why they live by these rules so it’s definitely worth a listen.  Who knows, in 30 minutes time you could feel more motivated than you have in a while and have completely changed your mindset.  So if you decide to implement any of these brain hacks and improve your way of living, make sure you get in touch and let us know. We want to hear all about it. Brace yourself, we’ve actually got a positive news story! ‘Property market bounce back? Demand from buyers and sellers increases as Brexit fatigue fades, estate agents claim’.  Granted it is based on self reported data so who knows how true it is but the National Association of Estate Agents have surveyed their members and found that there’s been a 16% increase in the last month of new buyers registering with them.  There’s also been an increase in supply. Nothing significant has changed to cause this, so give the article a read and see what you think. Keeping in theme with today’s podcast, our Hub Extra is an app called Strides, which is a habit tracking app. So if after listening to today’s episode you’re feeling a surge of motivation and wanting to take action, go ahead and download it. Meetups are next tonight! Most events are sold out but there’s a couple with tickets left. If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website. Or register early for next month! This week on our YouTube channel we published a new video on finding the right accountant for your property business. Now obviously we have Property Hub Tax who are amazing at what they do (not to blow our own trumpet) but they might not tick your boxes. So go give it a watch and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe! We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP329: Rob and Rob's Brain Hacks full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Have you ever wanted to step into Rob and Rob’s shoes and know what it’s like to be them for a day? Well now you can. This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are sharing their top seven brain hacks with you.  These aren’t just brain hacks that The Robs are dishing out from other people. They both live by these day in, day out. If you implement them they’ll make a huge impact on your life too. So what are the seven brain hacks that Rob & Rob live by religiously? Habit stacking Practice gratitude Finding the positive Give yourself a reset Dedicated worry time Visualisation Tracking habits to keep them They go into a lot of detail explaining why they live by these rules so it’s definitely worth a listen.  Who knows, in 30 minutes time you could feel more motivated than you have in a while and have completely changed your mindset.  So if you decide to implement any of these brain hacks and improve your way of living, make sure you get in touch and let us know. We want to hear all about it. Brace yourself, we’ve actually got a positive news story! ‘Property market bounce back? Demand from buyers and sellers increases as Brexit fatigue fades, estate agents claim’.  Granted it is based on self reported data so who knows how true it is but the National Association of Estate Agents have surveyed their members and found that there’s been a 16% increase in the last month of new buyers registering with them.  There’s also been an increase in supply. Nothing significant has changed to cause this, so give the article a read and see what you think. Keeping in theme with today’s podcast, our Hub Extra is an app called Strides, which is a habit tracking app. So if after listening to today’s episode you’re feeling a surge of motivation and wanting to take action, go ahead and download it. Meetups are next tonight! Most events are sold out but there’s a couple with tickets left. If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website. Or register early for next month! This week on our YouTube channel we published a new video on finding the right accountant for your property business. Now obviously we have Property Hub Tax who are amazing at what they do (not to blow our own trumpet) but they might not tick your boxes. So go give it a watch and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe! We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Have you ever wanted to step into Rob and Rob’s shoes and know what it’s like to be them for a day? Well now you can.

This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are sharing their top seven brain hacks with you. 

These aren’t just brain hacks that The Robs are dishing out from other people. They both live by these day in, day out. If you implement them they’ll make a huge impact on your life too.

So what are the seven brain hacks that Rob & Rob live by religiously?

  1. Habit stacking
  2. Practice gratitude
  3. Finding the positive
  4. Give yourself a reset
  5. Dedicated worry time
  6. Visualisation
  7. Tracking habits to keep them

They go into a lot of detail explaining why they live by these rules so it’s definitely worth a listen. 

Who knows, in 30 minutes time you could feel more motivated than you have in a while and have completely changed your mindset. 

So if you decide to implement any of these brain hacks and improve your way of living, make sure you get in touch and let us know. We want to hear all about it.

Brace yourself, we’ve actually got a positive news story! ‘Property market bounce back? Demand from buyers and sellers increases as Brexit fatigue fades, estate agents claim’. 

Granted it is based on self reported data so who knows how true it is but the National Association of Estate Agents have surveyed their members and found that there’s been a 16% increase in the last month of new buyers registering with them. 

There’s also been an increase in supply. Nothing significant has changed to cause this, so give the article a read and see what you think.

Keeping in theme with today’s podcast, our Hub Extra is an app called Strides, which is a habit tracking app. So if after listening to today’s episode you’re feeling a surge of motivation and wanting to take action, go ahead and download it.

Meetups are next tonight! Most events are sold out but there’s a couple with tickets left. If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website. Or register early for next month!

This week on our YouTube channel we published a new video on finding the right accountant for your property business. Now obviously we have Property Hub Tax who are amazing at what they do (not to blow our own trumpet) but they might not tick your boxes. So go give it a watch and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe!



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1325 ASK193: How do I get the ball rolling with a joint venture? PLUS: What is a safe loan−to−value percentage? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask193-how-do-i-get-the-ball-rolling-with-a-joint This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering another two cracking questions sent in by our Hubbers.  First up is Mike. He’s an avid Property Podcast listener and after just four or five months he took the plunge and invested in a great Liverpool buy-to-let deal we launched just a few months ago.  Mike is wanting more information on joint property ventures - particularly on how he can get the ball rolling. Now that he’s made his first investment, he’s got the bug and wants to see how he can secure his second property without having to wait too long to release some capital from his first.  Can an individual go into a joint venture with a limited company? A pretty decent question if you ask us. So what’s the answer? And are The Robs a fan of joint ventures? Our second question comes from James who’s wondering what a sensible loan-to-value ratio is. Do The Robs think having a portfolio at a 75% LTV is a risky move? Rob D explains that a 75% loan to value is pretty standard these days and for it to be a bad idea, the market would have to drop more than 25% overnight.  But there’s much more to be said on this topic. So tune in to find out what else Rob D has to say about loan-to-value ratios when investing in investment property. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK193: How do I get the ball rolling with a joint venture? PLUS: What is a safe loan−to−value percentage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering another two cracking questions sent in by our Hubbers.  First up is Mike. He’s an avid Property Podcast listener and after just four or five months he took the plunge and invested in a great Liverpool buy-to-let deal we launched just a few months ago.  Mike is wanting more information on joint property ventures - particularly on how he can get the ball rolling. Now that he’s made his first investment, he’s got the bug and wants to see how he can secure his second property without having to wait too long to release some capital from his first.  Can an individual go into a joint venture with a limited company? A pretty decent question if you ask us. So what’s the answer? And are The Robs a fan of joint ventures? Our second question comes from James who’s wondering what a sensible loan-to-value ratio is. Do The Robs think having a portfolio at a 75% LTV is a risky move? Rob D explains that a 75% loan to value is pretty standard these days and for it to be a bad idea, the market would have to drop more than 25% overnight.  But there’s much more to be said on this topic. So tune in to find out what else Rob D has to say about loan-to-value ratios when investing in investment property. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).  Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.  Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering another two cracking questions sent in by our Hubbers. 

First up is Mike. He’s an avid Property Podcast listener and after just four or five months he took the plunge and invested in a great Liverpool buy-to-let deal we launched just a few months ago. 

Mike is wanting more information on joint property ventures - particularly on how he can get the ball rolling. Now that he’s made his first investment, he’s got the bug and wants to see how he can secure his second property without having to wait too long to release some capital from his first. 

Can an individual go into a joint venture with a limited company? A pretty decent question if you ask us. So what’s the answer? And are The Robs a fan of joint ventures?

Our second question comes from James who’s wondering what a sensible loan-to-value ratio is. Do The Robs think having a portfolio at a 75% LTV is a risky move?

Rob D explains that a 75% loan to value is pretty standard these days and for it to be a bad idea, the market would have to drop more than 25% overnight. 

But there’s much more to be said on this topic. So tune in to find out what else Rob D has to say about loan-to-value ratios when investing in investment property.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. 

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 483 TPP328: The investments you must avoid in the coming property boom https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp328-the-investments-you-must-avoid-in-the-comin This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the investments you should be avoiding in the upcoming property boom.  No, they’re not psychic. Nor do they have a crystal ball. But the property boom will come, and when it does, it’s important to know the potential risks and how to avoid them.  If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you’ll know that Rob & Rob believe we’re currently in the mid-cycle wobble, and after the wobble comes the boom.  Quite often in a boom, people start to get excited and you could be sold something that could lose you a vast amount of money. The perk of the property cycle is that you know what’s coming next. So you can look at the last property boom and see what type of investments people were making that went horribly wrong... and avoid them.  So what are the investments you should be avoiding in the next boom? Overseas property No money down (NMD)/highly leveraged Investments that cost you to own it (Always) student pods and hotel rooms Parcels of land There are a lot of issues and warnings in this episode but it’s not just us scaremongering, you genuinely need to be aware of these issues and take them seriously.  If you’ve had a bad past experience with one of these investment types or you were affected by the last property boom, then we want to hear from you. Get in touch over on Facebook, Instagram or even the forum. And in the news this week, The Robs have found another headline that isn’t actually news - it’s more misleading. It comes from the BBC and the headline is ‘flats out of fashion with first time buyers’. According to the article, first time buyers are going straight for houses which is causing a fall in the cost of apartments.  So that’s it. Investors should stop what they’re doing and we need to go back and revise the podcast we did on city living.  Wrong.  Yet again, the media is blowing a simple comment made about the London market completely out of proportion. One comment about one city and naturally that means it’s the same story for the rest of the country.  Our Hub Extra this week is for MacBook and iPhone users, sorry Android. It’s an app called Soulver, and it’s essentially the same as the notepad app but it’s designed to work with numbers in a more natural way.  It’s incredibly useful if you’re trying to take notes and make calculations at the same time. Give it a try and let us know what you think. Meetups are next week! Some events are sold out but we do have some tickets left for others. Although they’re selling fast. If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website.  If you haven’t yet checked out our YouTube channel then what are you waiting for? One of our most popular videos is our UK hotspots one and people have been questioning our choices. So go give it a watch and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe! We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP328: The investments you must avoid in the coming property boom full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the investments you should be avoiding in the upcoming property boom.  No, they’re not psychic. Nor do they have a crystal ball. But the property boom will come, and when it does, it’s important to know the potential risks and how to avoid them.  If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you’ll know that Rob & Rob believe we’re currently in the mid-cycle wobble, and after the wobble comes the boom.  Quite often in a boom, people start to get excited and you could be sold something that could lose you a vast amount of money. The perk of the property cycle is that you know what’s coming next. So you can look at the last property boom and see what type of investments people were making that went horribly wrong... and avoid them.  So what are the investments you should be avoiding in the next boom? Overseas property No money down (NMD)/highly leveraged Investments that cost you to own it (Always) student pods and hotel rooms Parcels of land There are a lot of issues and warnings in this episode but it’s not just us scaremongering, you genuinely need to be aware of these issues and take them seriously.  If you’ve had a bad past experience with one of these investment types or you were affected by the last property boom, then we want to hear from you. Get in touch over on Facebook, Instagram or even the forum. And in the news this week, The Robs have found another headline that isn’t actually news - it’s more misleading. It comes from the BBC and the headline is ‘flats out of fashion with first time buyers’. According to the article, first time buyers are going straight for houses which is causing a fall in the cost of apartments.  So that’s it. Investors should stop what they’re doing and we need to go back and revise the podcast we did on city living.  Wrong.  Yet again, the media is blowing a simple comment made about the London market completely out of proportion. One comment about one city and naturally that means it’s the same story for the rest of the country.  Our Hub Extra this week is for MacBook and iPhone users, sorry Android. It’s an app called Soulver, and it’s essentially the same as the notepad app but it’s designed to work with numbers in a more natural way.  It’s incredibly useful if you’re trying to take notes and make calculations at the same time. Give it a try and let us know what you think. Meetups are next week! Some events are sold out but we do have some tickets left for others. Although they’re selling fast. If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website.  If you haven’t yet checked out our YouTube channel then what are you waiting for? One of our most popular videos is our UK hotspots one and people have been questioning our choices. So go give it a watch and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe! We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the investments you should be avoiding in the upcoming property boom. 

No, they’re not psychic. Nor do they have a crystal ball. But the property boom will come, and when it does, it’s important to know the potential risks and how to avoid them. 

If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you’ll know that Rob & Rob believe we’re currently in the mid-cycle wobble, and after the wobble comes the boom. 

Quite often in a boom, people start to get excited and you could be sold something that could lose you a vast amount of money.

The perk of the property cycle is that you know what’s coming next. So you can look at the last property boom and see what type of investments people were making that went horribly wrong... and avoid them. 

So what are the investments you should be avoiding in the next boom?

  1. Overseas property
  2. No money down (NMD)/highly leveraged
  3. Investments that cost you to own it
  4. (Always) student pods and hotel rooms
  5. Parcels of land

There are a lot of issues and warnings in this episode but it’s not just us scaremongering, you genuinely need to be aware of these issues and take them seriously. 

If you’ve had a bad past experience with one of these investment types or you were affected by the last property boom, then we want to hear from you. Get in touch over on Facebook, Instagram or even the forum.

And in the news this week, The Robs have found another headline that isn’t actually news - it’s more misleading.

It comes from the BBC and the headline is ‘flats out of fashion with first time buyers’. According to the article, first time buyers are going straight for houses which is causing a fall in the cost of apartments. 

So that’s it. Investors should stop what they’re doing and we need to go back and revise the podcast we did on city living. 

Wrong. 

Yet again, the media is blowing a simple comment made about the London market completely out of proportion. One comment about one city and naturally that means it’s the same story for the rest of the country. 

Our Hub Extra this week is for MacBook and iPhone users, sorry Android. It’s an app called Soulver, and it’s essentially the same as the notepad app but it’s designed to work with numbers in a more natural way. 

It’s incredibly useful if you’re trying to take notes and make calculations at the same time. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

Meetups are next week! Some events are sold out but we do have some tickets left for others. Although they’re selling fast. If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website. 

If you haven’t yet checked out our YouTube channel then what are you waiting for? One of our most popular videos is our UK hotspots one and people have been questioning our choices. So go give it a watch and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe!

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1412 ASK192: Is this HMO over-priced? PLUS: Should I get planning permission before I buy? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask192-is-this-hmo-over-priced-plus-should-i-get-p This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very different questions on the topic of HMOs. The first question comes in from another Rob who’s got in touch for some feedback on a potential HMO in Stoke-on-Trent. The property is fully tenanted and has five double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. On the face of it, the property seems like a pretty good deal. The monthly gross rental income is £3,870 on a purchase price of £335,000 - that’s a gross yield of over 13%! However, his concern is the bricks and mortar valuation. The property was purchased for £95,000 at the back end of 2015 as an office with a much smaller HMO above. Rob is finding it hard to believe that the refurb price would have cost more than around £130,000 - £150,000 considering house prices have probably only risen by about 15% over the last 4 years. His other concern is the lack of local comparables for him to do a true bricks and mortar valuation. He’s worried that the property is overvalued as a stand alone asset. So what would Rob & Rob do in this situation? Our second question comes in from Mahlia who’s looking to purchase more HMO properties in Manchester and Leeds, but has been put off by article four which requires planning permission to change residential property to a HMOs. Should this be a real concern or should she still proceed with the aim of getting planning permission? Rob D’s response is pretty clear on this one. Tune in to have a listen. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK192: Is this HMO over-priced? PLUS: Should I get planning permission before I buy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very different questions on the topic of HMOs. The first question comes in from another Rob who’s got in touch for some feedback on a potential HMO in Stoke-on-Trent. The property is fully tenanted and has five double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. On the face of it, the property seems like a pretty good deal. The monthly gross rental income is £3,870 on a purchase price of £335,000 - that’s a gross yield of over 13%! However, his concern is the bricks and mortar valuation. The property was purchased for £95,000 at the back end of 2015 as an office with a much smaller HMO above. Rob is finding it hard to believe that the refurb price would have cost more than around £130,000 - £150,000 considering house prices have probably only risen by about 15% over the last 4 years. His other concern is the lack of local comparables for him to do a true bricks and mortar valuation. He’s worried that the property is overvalued as a stand alone asset. So what would Rob & Rob do in this situation? Our second question comes in from Mahlia who’s looking to purchase more HMO properties in Manchester and Leeds, but has been put off by article four which requires planning permission to change residential property to a HMOs. Should this be a real concern or should she still proceed with the aim of getting planning permission? Rob D’s response is pretty clear on this one. Tune in to have a listen. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very different questions on the topic of HMOs.

The first question comes in from another Rob who’s got in touch for some feedback on a potential HMO in Stoke-on-Trent. The property is fully tenanted and has five double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.

On the face of it, the property seems like a pretty good deal. The monthly gross rental income is £3,870 on a purchase price of £335,000 - that’s a gross yield of over 13%!

However, his concern is the bricks and mortar valuation. The property was purchased for £95,000 at the back end of 2015 as an office with a much smaller HMO above.

Rob is finding it hard to believe that the refurb price would have cost more than around £130,000 - £150,000 considering house prices have probably only risen by about 15% over the last 4 years. His other concern is the lack of local comparables for him to do a true bricks and mortar valuation.

He’s worried that the property is overvalued as a stand alone asset. So what would Rob & Rob do in this situation?

Our second question comes in from Mahlia who’s looking to purchase more HMO properties in Manchester and Leeds, but has been put off by article four which requires planning permission to change residential property to a HMOs.

Should this be a real concern or should she still proceed with the aim of getting planning permission?

Rob D’s response is pretty clear on this one. Tune in to have a listen.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 437 TPP327: 7 property tips you can start using today https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp327-7-property-tips-you-can-start-using-today This week on The Property Podcast, we’re giving you seven property tips that you can start using today, because we want you to start taking action! You’ll know by now if you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while that we love doing the big picture, philosophical and mindset episodes but now we want to give you something actionable. So on today’s podcast we’re going to cover everything from before you buy a property, through management, through to your exit and how you run your business. The seven main tips Rob & Rob have for you are: Account for your time Become a Rightmove power user - look back at episodes 235 & 14 for more info on this Think about your exit from the start Make sure your mortgage broker is experienced in working with investors Hold block viewings Consider pets Run your investments like a business Tune into this week’s episode and see how many of these tips you’re already doing and which ones you can action today. Our news story this week comes from the BBC, just for a change. The headline is ‘soaring second home ownership is hitting young people’. Apparently the number of people who own a second home or a buy to let has doubled since 2001 and 1 in 10 people now own an additional property. The report claims that this is hitting young people and making property unaffordable and home ownerships for young people are falling. Now unsurprisingly the report hasn’t looked into all the facts and figures, so this is where Rob & Rob clear things up and set the record straight. We also want to say a big thank you to everyone who has already subscribed to our YouTube channel. This week we hit 5,000 subscribers! We’re consistently pushing out more content on our channel with the aim to bring you a new video every week. So if you haven’t subscribed yet, we’d love it if you took this opportunity to do so. Meetups are back again in a couple of weeks time and we’ve still got spaces available for the majority of our locations. Our meetups are a great way for like minded property lovers to meet each other and talk about everything property related and discuss your goals and strategies. If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP327: 7 property tips you can start using today full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, we’re giving you seven property tips that you can start using today, because we want you to start taking action! You’ll know by now if you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while that we love doing the big picture, philosophical and mindset episodes but now we want to give you something actionable. So on today’s podcast we’re going to cover everything from before you buy a property, through management, through to your exit and how you run your business. The seven main tips Rob & Rob have for you are: Account for your time Become a Rightmove power user - look back at episodes 235 & 14 for more info on this Think about your exit from the start Make sure your mortgage broker is experienced in working with investors Hold block viewings Consider pets Run your investments like a business Tune into this week’s episode and see how many of these tips you’re already doing and which ones you can action today. Our news story this week comes from the BBC, just for a change. The headline is ‘soaring second home ownership is hitting young people’. Apparently the number of people who own a second home or a buy to let has doubled since 2001 and 1 in 10 people now own an additional property. The report claims that this is hitting young people and making property unaffordable and home ownerships for young people are falling. Now unsurprisingly the report hasn’t looked into all the facts and figures, so this is where Rob & Rob clear things up and set the record straight. We also want to say a big thank you to everyone who has already subscribed to our YouTube channel. This week we hit 5,000 subscribers! We’re consistently pushing out more content on our channel with the aim to bring you a new video every week. So if you haven’t subscribed yet, we’d love it if you took this opportunity to do so. Meetups are back again in a couple of weeks time and we’ve still got spaces available for the majority of our locations. Our meetups are a great way for like minded property lovers to meet each other and talk about everything property related and discuss your goals and strategies. If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, we’re giving you seven property tips that you can start using today, because we want you to start taking action!

You’ll know by now if you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while that we love doing the big picture, philosophical and mindset episodes but now we want to give you something actionable.

So on today’s podcast we’re going to cover everything from before you buy a property, through management, through to your exit and how you run your business.

The seven main tips Rob & Rob have for you are:

  • Account for your time
  • Become a Rightmove power user - look back at episodes 235 & 14 for more info on this
  • Think about your exit from the start
  • Make sure your mortgage broker is experienced in working with investors
  • Hold block viewings
  • Consider pets
  • Run your investments like a business

Tune into this week’s episode and see how many of these tips you’re already doing and which ones you can action today.

Our news story this week comes from the BBC, just for a change. The headline is ‘soaring second home ownership is hitting young people’. Apparently the number of people who own a second home or a buy to let has doubled since 2001 and 1 in 10 people now own an additional property.

The report claims that this is hitting young people and making property unaffordable and home ownerships for young people are falling.

Now unsurprisingly the report hasn’t looked into all the facts and figures, so this is where Rob & Rob clear things up and set the record straight.

We also want to say a big thank you to everyone who has already subscribed to our YouTube channel. This week we hit 5,000 subscribers! We’re consistently pushing out more content on our channel with the aim to bring you a new video every week. So if you haven’t subscribed yet, we’d love it if you took this opportunity to do so.

Meetups are back again in a couple of weeks time and we’ve still got spaces available for the majority of our locations. Our meetups are a great way for like minded property lovers to meet each other and talk about everything property related and discuss your goals and strategies.

If you’d like to attend, you can find your nearest meetup venue here on our website.



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1338 ASK191: Does it make sense to sell up before a crash? PLUS: Should I worry about my tenant staying too long? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask191-does-it-make-sense-to-sell-up-before-a-cras The Robs are back again for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob where they’re talking about property crashes and tenants staying too long. First up we have Pete who has a question about the 18-year property cycle. He’s clearly been listening to our podcasts and taken the university course, as he’s correctly identified that we’re about 7 years away from the next property market crash. Pete already has two properties that he bought for around £100,000 each and is hoping that in the next 7 years they’ll have pretty much doubled in value. If this was just before the next market crash, would it be wise for him to sell up pre-crash? For Pete, his properties are all about the monthly rental income, however he doesn’t want to miss out on that potential capital growth. So should he sell up and pocket the capital growth? Or should he keep hold of his properties but run the risk of being back to square one? Find out what The Robs have to say on this topic. Next up we have Bartholomew who wants to know if he should be worried about his tenant staying too long. He has a tenant who’s been in his property for the last seven years and is wanting to know if this tenant has any long-term tenancy rights. He’s also looking at purchasing a property that’s had the same tenants for the past three years. If they decided to stay long-term, do they qualify as sitting tenants? So what should Bart do? Should he try and evict these long-term tenants? Or should he see it as a blessing that they’re dependable who haven’t caused him any issues for the past 7 years? Find out on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK191: Does it make sense to sell up before a crash? PLUS: Should I worry about my tenant staying too long? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs are back again for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob where they’re talking about property crashes and tenants staying too long. First up we have Pete who has a question about the 18-year property cycle. He’s clearly been listening to our podcasts and taken the university course, as he’s correctly identified that we’re about 7 years away from the next property market crash. Pete already has two properties that he bought for around £100,000 each and is hoping that in the next 7 years they’ll have pretty much doubled in value. If this was just before the next market crash, would it be wise for him to sell up pre-crash? For Pete, his properties are all about the monthly rental income, however he doesn’t want to miss out on that potential capital growth. So should he sell up and pocket the capital growth? Or should he keep hold of his properties but run the risk of being back to square one? Find out what The Robs have to say on this topic. Next up we have Bartholomew who wants to know if he should be worried about his tenant staying too long. He has a tenant who’s been in his property for the last seven years and is wanting to know if this tenant has any long-term tenancy rights. He’s also looking at purchasing a property that’s had the same tenants for the past three years. If they decided to stay long-term, do they qualify as sitting tenants? So what should Bart do? Should he try and evict these long-term tenants? Or should he see it as a blessing that they’re dependable who haven’t caused him any issues for the past 7 years? Find out on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs are back again for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob where they’re talking about property crashes and tenants staying too long.

First up we have Pete who has a question about the 18-year property cycle. He’s clearly been listening to our podcasts and taken the university course, as he’s correctly identified that we’re about 7 years away from the next property market crash.

Pete already has two properties that he bought for around £100,000 each and is hoping that in the next 7 years they’ll have pretty much doubled in value.

If this was just before the next market crash, would it be wise for him to sell up pre-crash? For Pete, his properties are all about the monthly rental income, however he doesn’t want to miss out on that potential capital growth.

So should he sell up and pocket the capital growth? Or should he keep hold of his properties but run the risk of being back to square one?

Find out what The Robs have to say on this topic.

Next up we have Bartholomew who wants to know if he should be worried about his tenant staying too long.

He has a tenant who’s been in his property for the last seven years and is wanting to know if this tenant has any long-term tenancy rights.

He’s also looking at purchasing a property that’s had the same tenants for the past three years. If they decided to stay long-term, do they qualify as sitting tenants?

So what should Bart do? Should he try and evict these long-term tenants? Or should he see it as a blessing that they’re dependable who haven’t caused him any issues for the past 7 years?

Find out on today’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 479 TPP326: Are rental prices out of control? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp326-are-rental-prices-out-of-control This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are talking economics and looking at data to see whether rental prices really are out of control. It’s certainly an episode worth listening to because we’ve got something exciting coming up... Yes, we’re going to be those people who tease you about something coming up next week and make you wait a whole 7 days to see what it is - sorry! What we can tell you though is that it’s very exciting and it’s exclusively for you - our podcast listeners. So whether you listen to The Property Podcast regularly or you’re only a few episodes in. Make sure you tune in next week when we reveal all! In recent headlines, it’s been said that renting is unaffordable, and action is needed. Maybe even rent controls. But is this true? Zoopla has recently brought out a really interesting report. They’ve taken their own rental data, compared it with average wages and looked at the period between 2007 and 2018 to see how affordability and rent levels have changed over that period. The conclusions are actually quite surprising, so The Robs dig right in on today’s episode. The three main topics Rob & Rob discuss today are: The raw rentals Rents compared to earnings Regional breakdown So tune into this week’s episode as Rob & Rob see whether renting really is unaffordable. Give the Zoopla report a read and let us know what you think. And in this week’s Hub Extra, Rob D is recommending something he uses regularly. It’s a meditation app called Waking Up, developed by a guy named Sam Harris. Sam is a neuroscientist, philosopher, author, podcaster and an all-around interesting guy. This app is a series of guided meditation and lessons - which isn’t dissimilar to other apps, but for Rob D, it’s Sam’s approach that has been the gamechanger. So if you’ve been struggling to make meditation stick or can’t seem to get into it, give this one a try and see if it helps. And in the news this week, The Robs are loving the headlines from The Daily Express. The one which caught their attention is ‘Corbyn’s garden tax: ‘DISASTROUS’ for property market and will hit families and pensioners’. Rob D voices a bit of an unpopular opinion on this. But both of The Robs don’t think it’s half as bad as the media are making out. Essentially it’s just a rebranding of council tax. In fact it might make things fairer! However it was also announced that Labour are proposing that landlords pay tenants’ council tax bills. Needless to say, this sparked a bit of a heated debate, especially over on our Instagram. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP326: Are rental prices out of control? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are talking economics and looking at data to see whether rental prices really are out of control. It’s certainly an episode worth listening to because we’ve got something exciting coming up... Yes, we’re going to be those people who tease you about something coming up next week and make you wait a whole 7 days to see what it is - sorry! What we can tell you though is that it’s very exciting and it’s exclusively for you - our podcast listeners. So whether you listen to The Property Podcast regularly or you’re only a few episodes in. Make sure you tune in next week when we reveal all! In recent headlines, it’s been said that renting is unaffordable, and action is needed. Maybe even rent controls. But is this true? Zoopla has recently brought out a really interesting report. They’ve taken their own rental data, compared it with average wages and looked at the period between 2007 and 2018 to see how affordability and rent levels have changed over that period. The conclusions are actually quite surprising, so The Robs dig right in on today’s episode. The three main topics Rob & Rob discuss today are: The raw rentals Rents compared to earnings Regional breakdown So tune into this week’s episode as Rob & Rob see whether renting really is unaffordable. Give the Zoopla report a read and let us know what you think. And in this week’s Hub Extra, Rob D is recommending something he uses regularly. It’s a meditation app called Waking Up, developed by a guy named Sam Harris. Sam is a neuroscientist, philosopher, author, podcaster and an all-around interesting guy. This app is a series of guided meditation and lessons - which isn’t dissimilar to other apps, but for Rob D, it’s Sam’s approach that has been the gamechanger. So if you’ve been struggling to make meditation stick or can’t seem to get into it, give this one a try and see if it helps. And in the news this week, The Robs are loving the headlines from The Daily Express. The one which caught their attention is ‘Corbyn’s garden tax: ‘DISASTROUS’ for property market and will hit families and pensioners’. Rob D voices a bit of an unpopular opinion on this. But both of The Robs don’t think it’s half as bad as the media are making out. Essentially it’s just a rebranding of council tax. In fact it might make things fairer! However it was also announced that Labour are proposing that landlords pay tenants’ council tax bills. Needless to say, this sparked a bit of a heated debate, especially over on our Instagram. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are talking economics and looking at data to see whether rental prices really are out of control.

It’s certainly an episode worth listening to because we’ve got something exciting coming up...

Yes, we’re going to be those people who tease you about something coming up next week and make you wait a whole 7 days to see what it is - sorry! What we can tell you though is that it’s very exciting and it’s exclusively for you - our podcast listeners. So whether you listen to The Property Podcast regularly or you’re only a few episodes in. Make sure you tune in next week when we reveal all!

In recent headlines, it’s been said that renting is unaffordable, and action is needed. Maybe even rent controls. But is this true?

Zoopla has recently brought out a really interesting report. They’ve taken their own rental data, compared it with average wages and looked at the period between 2007 and 2018 to see how affordability and rent levels have changed over that period.

The conclusions are actually quite surprising, so The Robs dig right in on today’s episode.

The three main topics Rob & Rob discuss today are:

  • The raw rentals
  • Rents compared to earnings
  • Regional breakdown

So tune into this week’s episode as Rob & Rob see whether renting really is unaffordable. Give the Zoopla report a read and let us know what you think.

And in this week’s Hub Extra, Rob D is recommending something he uses regularly. It’s a meditation app called Waking Up, developed by a guy named Sam Harris. Sam is a neuroscientist, philosopher, author, podcaster and an all-around interesting guy.

This app is a series of guided meditation and lessons - which isn’t dissimilar to other apps, but for Rob D, it’s Sam’s approach that has been the gamechanger. So if you’ve been struggling to make meditation stick or can’t seem to get into it, give this one a try and see if it helps.

And in the news this week, The Robs are loving the headlines from The Daily Express. The one which caught their attention is ‘Corbyn’s garden tax: ‘DISASTROUS’ for property market and will hit families and pensioners’.

Rob D voices a bit of an unpopular opinion on this. But both of The Robs don’t think it’s half as bad as the media are making out. Essentially it’s just a rebranding of council tax. In fact it might make things fairer!

However it was also announced that Labour are proposing that landlords pay tenants’ council tax bills. Needless to say, this sparked a bit of a heated debate, especially over on our Instagram.

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1094 ASK190: Help! My property isn’t making a profit! PLUS: Is there a minimum value that makes sense for a buy-to-let? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask190-help-my-property-isn-t-making-a-profit-plus The Robs are back again for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. After a few weeks of mortgage questions with Dave Cookson, the trio is now back to a duo! First up we’ve got Horatio who’s in a bit of a pickle. He made an offer to purchase a buy-to-let investment property in Birmingham about six months ago and has recently completed. However, he’s run his numbers again and has realised that his investment property isn’t even making £50 a week! A situation no investor wants to be in. So how does Horatio get out of this sticky situation? Is there a way out? Could a change in strategy make him a small profit at least? Second up, we’ve got Nick. He wants to know if there’s a minimum purchase price to look for when purchasing a buy to let property? He’s wanting to know which works better for a portfolio; having six properties valued at £100,000 each or 12 at £50,000 each. Ultimately there are a number of variables to consider and, as always, it also depends on your goals. So how low should you go when you want to buy cheap buy-to-let investment properties? And does cheap always mean it’s an instant money saver? We’ve all heard the phrase “buy cheap, buy twice”... Find out on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK190: Help! My property isn’t making a profit! PLUS: Is there a minimum value that makes sense for a buy-to-let? full 1 Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs are back again for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. After a few weeks of mortgage questions with Dave Cookson, the trio is now back to a duo! First up we’ve got Horatio who’s in a bit of a pickle. He made an offer to purchase a buy-to-let investment property in Birmingham about six months ago and has recently completed. However, he’s run his numbers again and has realised that his investment property isn’t even making £50 a week! A situation no investor wants to be in. So how does Horatio get out of this sticky situation? Is there a way out? Could a change in strategy make him a small profit at least? Second up, we’ve got Nick. He wants to know if there’s a minimum purchase price to look for when purchasing a buy to let property? He’s wanting to know which works better for a portfolio; having six properties valued at £100,000 each or 12 at £50,000 each. Ultimately there are a number of variables to consider and, as always, it also depends on your goals. So how low should you go when you want to buy cheap buy-to-let investment properties? And does cheap always mean it’s an instant money saver? We’ve all heard the phrase “buy cheap, buy twice”... Find out on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Robs are back again for another fantastic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. After a few weeks of mortgage questions with Dave Cookson, the trio is now back to a duo!

First up we’ve got Horatio who’s in a bit of a pickle. He made an offer to purchase a buy-to-let investment property in Birmingham about six months ago and has recently completed.

However, he’s run his numbers again and has realised that his investment property isn’t even making £50 a week! A situation no investor wants to be in.

So how does Horatio get out of this sticky situation? Is there a way out? Could a change in strategy make him a small profit at least?

Second up, we’ve got Nick. He wants to know if there’s a minimum purchase price to look for when purchasing a buy to let property?

He’s wanting to know which works better for a portfolio; having six properties valued at £100,000 each or 12 at £50,000 each.

Ultimately there are a number of variables to consider and, as always, it also depends on your goals.

So how low should you go when you want to buy cheap buy-to-let investment properties? And does cheap always mean it’s an instant money saver? We’ve all heard the phrase “buy cheap, buy twice”...

Find out on today’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 533 TPP325: 6 lessons from a hard mofo: David Goggins https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp325-6-lessons-from-a-hard-mofo-david-goggins This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are doing something a bit different and talking some hard truths. Which, if you implement them, could be a complete game changer. On today’s podcast The Robs are passing on six lessons from one of the most impressive (and possibly insane) individuals, David Goggins. Rob B has hailed David Goggins’ book ‘Can’t Hurt Me’ as his book of the year, after a recommendation from Rob D. For those of you who don’t know who David Goggins is, he’s a former Navy Seal, an ultra marathon runner, a distance cyclist, an endurance athlete, a tri-athlete, a motivational speaker and now an author. He’s certainly one-of-a-kind and quite possibly like no one you’ll have ever met or heard of before. Today we’re going to take six lessons from David Goggins that you can implement in your life, and we reckon it’ll help set you apart from everyone else. Here’s the six lessons The Robs will go through on today’s podcast, complete with quotes from David Goggins himself: To grow in life, be willing to suffer Don’t let your mind hold you back Self-talk and visualization are the keys to fighting negativity If you choose to do something, attack it Use the accountability mirror Create a vision in your mind This week’s podcast will get you raring to go - so be prepared for a flurry of self-activity afterwards. You’ve been warned! For this week’s Hub Extra we’ve got a great video for you that’s done the rounds here at the Hub It’s called The Contrepreneur Formula Exposed and is done very nicely by Mike Winnet. Mike has attended several wealth creation seminars, and highlights what exactly goes down at these events and reveals how they’re very cleverly designed to separate you from your money. It’s a fitting tale considering The Robs have been vocal in their dislike for courses that charge you the earth and promise you’ll get rich quick, yet fail to deliver. Mike’s formula works for whatever seminar you attend. Go give it a watch, it’ll be well worth your time. The Robs are extremely jealous they never thought of doing this themselves! In the news this week, The Daily Express is revealing the areas of the UK with the best recovery from the financial crash. The City of London has seen the best recovery over the past 10 years, where house prices are up 143%. What’s interesting is it shows the areas that are still yet to recover, which could be a good insight if you’re planning on investing in these areas. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP325: 6 lessons from a hard mofo: David Goggins full 1 Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are doing something a bit different and talking some hard truths. Which, if you implement them, could be a complete game changer. On today’s podcast The Robs are passing on six lessons from one of the most impressive (and possibly insane) individuals, David Goggins. Rob B has hailed David Goggins’ book ‘Can’t Hurt Me’ as his book of the year, after a recommendation from Rob D. For those of you who don’t know who David Goggins is, he’s a former Navy Seal, an ultra marathon runner, a distance cyclist, an endurance athlete, a tri-athlete, a motivational speaker and now an author. He’s certainly one-of-a-kind and quite possibly like no one you’ll have ever met or heard of before. Today we’re going to take six lessons from David Goggins that you can implement in your life, and we reckon it’ll help set you apart from everyone else. Here’s the six lessons The Robs will go through on today’s podcast, complete with quotes from David Goggins himself: To grow in life, be willing to suffer Don’t let your mind hold you back Self-talk and visualization are the keys to fighting negativity If you choose to do something, attack it Use the accountability mirror Create a vision in your mind This week’s podcast will get you raring to go - so be prepared for a flurry of self-activity afterwards. You’ve been warned! For this week’s Hub Extra we’ve got a great video for you that’s done the rounds here at the Hub It’s called The Contrepreneur Formula Exposed and is done very nicely by Mike Winnet. Mike has attended several wealth creation seminars, and highlights what exactly goes down at these events and reveals how they’re very cleverly designed to separate you from your money. It’s a fitting tale considering The Robs have been vocal in their dislike for courses that charge you the earth and promise you’ll get rich quick, yet fail to deliver. Mike’s formula works for whatever seminar you attend. Go give it a watch, it’ll be well worth your time. The Robs are extremely jealous they never thought of doing this themselves! In the news this week, The Daily Express is revealing the areas of the UK with the best recovery from the financial crash. The City of London has seen the best recovery over the past 10 years, where house prices are up 143%. What’s interesting is it shows the areas that are still yet to recover, which could be a good insight if you’re planning on investing in these areas. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are doing something a bit different and talking some hard truths. Which, if you implement them, could be a complete game changer.

On today’s podcast The Robs are passing on six lessons from one of the most impressive (and possibly insane) individuals, David Goggins.

Rob B has hailed David Goggins’ book ‘Can’t Hurt Me’ as his book of the year, after a recommendation from Rob D.

For those of you who don’t know who David Goggins is, he’s a former Navy Seal, an ultra marathon runner, a distance cyclist, an endurance athlete, a tri-athlete, a motivational speaker and now an author. He’s certainly one-of-a-kind and quite possibly like no one you’ll have ever met or heard of before.

Today we’re going to take six lessons from David Goggins that you can implement in your life, and we reckon it’ll help set you apart from everyone else.

Here’s the six lessons The Robs will go through on today’s podcast, complete with quotes from David Goggins himself:

  1. To grow in life, be willing to suffer
  2. Don’t let your mind hold you back
  3. Self-talk and visualization are the keys to fighting negativity
  4. If you choose to do something, attack it
  5. Use the accountability mirror
  6. Create a vision in your mind

This week’s podcast will get you raring to go - so be prepared for a flurry of self-activity afterwards. You’ve been warned!

For this week’s Hub Extra we’ve got a great video for you that’s done the rounds here at the Hub It’s called The Contrepreneur Formula Exposed and is done very nicely by Mike Winnet.

Mike has attended several wealth creation seminars, and highlights what exactly goes down at these events and reveals how they’re very cleverly designed to separate you from your money. It’s a fitting tale considering The Robs have been vocal in their dislike for courses that charge you the earth and promise you’ll get rich quick, yet fail to deliver.

Mike’s formula works for whatever seminar you attend. Go give it a watch, it’ll be well worth your time. The Robs are extremely jealous they never thought of doing this themselves!

In the news this week, The Daily Express is revealing the areas of the UK with the best recovery from the financial crash. The City of London has seen the best recovery over the past 10 years, where house prices are up 143%. What’s interesting is it shows the areas that are still yet to recover, which could be a good insight if you’re planning on investing in these areas.



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1491 ASK189: What would happen to my mortgages if I die? PLUS: How should I “interview” a mortgage broker? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask189-what-would-happen-to-my-mortgages-if-i-die Once again, our favourite mortgage broker, Dave Cookson is back. He’s joining The Robs to answer your mortgage questions on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. First up we’ve got Rita who wants to know what would happen to her property portfolio should she die, and how can she protect her family? She has interest only mortgages on all her properties at 75% LTV. So she’s wanting to know if she died, would her husband be forced to sell the properties and pay off the mortgages? It’s not a question that comes up very often, but it’s an important one that the majority of property investors should be asking themselves. Find out what advice Dave has to offer and listen to how insurance can play a key part in this! The next question comes from Adam. He’s wanting to know what kind of questions he should be asking a mortgage broker before he works with them, to find out if they’re any good. The Robs always bang on about the importance of working with a good mortgage broker and how it can make your life easier. So what questions does Dave think are the most important to ask? Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK189: What would happen to my mortgages if I die? PLUS: How should I “interview” a mortgage broker? full 1 Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Once again, our favourite mortgage broker, Dave Cookson is back. He’s joining The Robs to answer your mortgage questions on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. First up we’ve got Rita who wants to know what would happen to her property portfolio should she die, and how can she protect her family? She has interest only mortgages on all her properties at 75% LTV. So she’s wanting to know if she died, would her husband be forced to sell the properties and pay off the mortgages? It’s not a question that comes up very often, but it’s an important one that the majority of property investors should be asking themselves. Find out what advice Dave has to offer and listen to how insurance can play a key part in this! The next question comes from Adam. He’s wanting to know what kind of questions he should be asking a mortgage broker before he works with them, to find out if they’re any good. The Robs always bang on about the importance of working with a good mortgage broker and how it can make your life easier. So what questions does Dave think are the most important to ask? Tune in to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Once again, our favourite mortgage broker, Dave Cookson is back. He’s joining The Robs to answer your mortgage questions on today’s Ask Rob & Rob.

First up we’ve got Rita who wants to know what would happen to her property portfolio should she die, and how can she protect her family? She has interest only mortgages on all her properties at 75% LTV. So she’s wanting to know if she died, would her husband be forced to sell the properties and pay off the mortgages?

It’s not a question that comes up very often, but it’s an important one that the majority of property investors should be asking themselves. Find out what advice Dave has to offer and listen to how insurance can play a key part in this!

The next question comes from Adam. He’s wanting to know what kind of questions he should be asking a mortgage broker before he works with them, to find out if they’re any good.

The Robs always bang on about the importance of working with a good mortgage broker and how it can make your life easier.

So what questions does Dave think are the most important to ask? Tune in to find out...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 410 TPP 324: Is buy-to-let dead? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp-324-is-buy-to-let-dead This week on The Property Podcast, buy-to-let is dead apparently. So will this be The Robs last ever podcast?! Firstly, before we get into today’s podcast episode, we want to say thank you for all the lovely and positive feedback we’ve received over the last couple of weeks in terms of Property Hub Mortgages. And on the back of that, Rob D would like to give a special shoutout to his mortgage broker, Amy at Keys Mortgages, who recently got him out of a sticky situation. She’s a prime example of what a good mortgage broker looks like, so give it a listen to find out just what Rob D had gotten himself into. Now onto this week’s episode, recently there’s been a lot of click bait headlines on the internet stating that buy-to-let is dead, but having nothing to back the statement up in the articles. But this week, Money Week brought out an article headlining; ‘the death of buy-to-let property’ and it actually had a bit of substance to it. So we thought that we needed to address it. And that’s exactly what we do in this episode. So, is buy-to-let really dead and is this goodbye? Tune in to find out... For this week’s Hub Extra we’re bringing you Freetrade. It’s an app that’s available on both Apple and Android and allows you to buy and sell stock shares for free. Usually investing in shares involves a hefty commission fee when you buy and sell which can wipe out any gains you make. So if you decide to have a dabble, let us know if you’re successful, but remember to be sensible with it, we’re not liable for your actions. In the news this week, not a news article, but a gentle reminder that the lettings and landlord fee ban comes into play at the end of the week! It’s already had an effect with some letting agents shutting down and some landlords saying that their fees have gone up to cover the loss. Someone got in touch and said that their fees have changed by a huge £500 per month! We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP 324: Is buy-to-let dead? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, buy-to-let is dead apparently. So will this be The Robs last ever podcast?! Firstly, before we get into today’s podcast episode, we want to say thank you for all the lovely and positive feedback we’ve received over the last couple of weeks in terms of Property Hub Mortgages. And on the back of that, Rob D would like to give a special shoutout to his mortgage broker, Amy at Keys Mortgages, who recently got him out of a sticky situation. She’s a prime example of what a good mortgage broker looks like, so give it a listen to find out just what Rob D had gotten himself into. Now onto this week’s episode, recently there’s been a lot of click bait headlines on the internet stating that buy-to-let is dead, but having nothing to back the statement up in the articles. But this week, Money Week brought out an article headlining; ‘the death of buy-to-let property’ and it actually had a bit of substance to it. So we thought that we needed to address it. And that’s exactly what we do in this episode. So, is buy-to-let really dead and is this goodbye? Tune in to find out... For this week’s Hub Extra we’re bringing you Freetrade. It’s an app that’s available on both Apple and Android and allows you to buy and sell stock shares for free. Usually investing in shares involves a hefty commission fee when you buy and sell which can wipe out any gains you make. So if you decide to have a dabble, let us know if you’re successful, but remember to be sensible with it, we’re not liable for your actions. In the news this week, not a news article, but a gentle reminder that the lettings and landlord fee ban comes into play at the end of the week! It’s already had an effect with some letting agents shutting down and some landlords saying that their fees have gone up to cover the loss. Someone got in touch and said that their fees have changed by a huge £500 per month! We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, buy-to-let is dead apparently. So will this be The Robs last ever podcast?!

Firstly, before we get into today’s podcast episode, we want to say thank you for all the lovely and positive feedback we’ve received over the last couple of weeks in terms of Property Hub Mortgages.

And on the back of that, Rob D would like to give a special shoutout to his mortgage broker, Amy at Keys Mortgages, who recently got him out of a sticky situation.

She’s a prime example of what a good mortgage broker looks like, so give it a listen to find out just what Rob D had gotten himself into.

Now onto this week’s episode, recently there’s been a lot of click bait headlines on the internet stating that buy-to-let is dead, but having nothing to back the statement up in the articles.

But this week, Money Week brought out an article headlining; ‘the death of buy-to-let property’ and it actually had a bit of substance to it. So we thought that we needed to address it.

And that’s exactly what we do in this episode. So, is buy-to-let really dead and is this goodbye? Tune in to find out...

For this week’s Hub Extra we’re bringing you Freetrade. It’s an app that’s available on both Apple and Android and allows you to buy and sell stock shares for free. Usually investing in shares involves a hefty commission fee when you buy and sell which can wipe out any gains you make. So if you decide to have a dabble, let us know if you’re successful, but remember to be sensible with it, we’re not liable for your actions.

In the news this week, not a news article, but a gentle reminder that the lettings and landlord fee ban comes into play at the end of the week! It’s already had an effect with some letting agents shutting down and some landlords saying that their fees have gone up to cover the loss. Someone got in touch and said that their fees have changed by a huge £500 per month!

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1572 ASK188: Can I roll all my mortgages into one? PLUS: Do I need one company per property? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask188-can-i-roll-all-my-mortgages-into-one-plus-d This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Dave Cookson joining the guys again to answer even more mortgage related questions. Maybe we should have dedicated this month’s ‘ask’ questions to Dave. But nevertheless we’ve got another two cracking mortgage related questions that you may never have thought to ask before. So let's get started... The first question comes in from Stuart who has more than one buy to let property in his personal name. He’s wanting to know if there is a mortgage product where you can combine all of your BTL mortgages into one and effectively just have one lump mortgage that covers all of your properties. Turns out it’s a pretty common question and one that Dave gets asked quite frequently; ‘can I have one lender that supports my portfolio in a limitedconpany?’ You’ll have to tune in to find out the answer… Our second question comes from a listener who is wanting to know if he needs a limited company for every property that he purchases. He’s heard of some investors using this strategy but is wondering what’s best in terms of mortgageability. What’s Dave’s opinion on multiple companies and what advice does he give? Hit the play button to find out. Tune in next week when Dave will be back once again to answer more mortgage questions. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK188: Can I roll all my mortgages into one? PLUS: Do I need one company per property? full 1 Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Dave Cookson joining the guys again to answer even more mortgage related questions. Maybe we should have dedicated this month’s ‘ask’ questions to Dave. But nevertheless we’ve got another two cracking mortgage related questions that you may never have thought to ask before. So let's get started... The first question comes in from Stuart who has more than one buy to let property in his personal name. He’s wanting to know if there is a mortgage product where you can combine all of your BTL mortgages into one and effectively just have one lump mortgage that covers all of your properties. Turns out it’s a pretty common question and one that Dave gets asked quite frequently; ‘can I have one lender that supports my portfolio in a limitedconpany?’ You’ll have to tune in to find out the answer… Our second question comes from a listener who is wanting to know if he needs a limited company for every property that he purchases. He’s heard of some investors using this strategy but is wondering what’s best in terms of mortgageability. What’s Dave’s opinion on multiple companies and what advice does he give? Hit the play button to find out. Tune in next week when Dave will be back once again to answer more mortgage questions. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Dave Cookson joining the guys again to answer even more mortgage related questions.

Maybe we should have dedicated this month’s ‘ask’ questions to Dave. But nevertheless we’ve got another two cracking mortgage related questions that you may never have thought to ask before.

So let's get started...

The first question comes in from Stuart who has more than one buy to let property in his personal name.

He’s wanting to know if there is a mortgage product where you can combine all of your BTL mortgages into one and effectively just have one lump mortgage that covers all of your properties.

Turns out it’s a pretty common question and one that Dave gets asked quite frequently; ‘can I have one lender that supports my portfolio in a limitedconpany?’ You’ll have to tune in to find out the answer…

Our second question comes from a listener who is wanting to know if he needs a limited company for every property that he purchases. He’s heard of some investors using this strategy but is wondering what’s best in terms of mortgageability.

What’s Dave’s opinion on multiple companies and what advice does he give?

Hit the play button to find out.

Tune in next week when Dave will be back once again to answer more mortgage questions.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 340 TPP323: Rob B mentors two investors - live https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp323-rob-b-mentors-two-investors-live This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got a special episode for you - and it’s one that The Robs have been wanting to do for a while. [Drum roll!] Today, you get to listen to Rob B mentoring two lucky podcast listeners - LIVE! Avid listeners will know that strategy is key, and today we’re revealing just how important we think this is by putting Rob on the spot to offer his advice. Now don’t worry, this isn’t just specific to Ruth and Christian’s investment plans,(who are the two lucky listeners by the way) there’s so much information given out in today’s podcast that you can apply it to your own property investment strategy. So it’s well worth the listen. The Robs (and the team at Property Hub Invest) have spent years helping people with their property journey. Many they speak to don’t even have a strategy. But that’s OK, because that’s where we excel. And we’re all for sharing knowledge. The first lucky listener is Ruth from Dorset. Ruth and her husband Dennis have already started investing in property in South Wales and have a couple of buy-to-let properties. Alongside their two buy-to-let properties they also have a holiday let. Running alongside their investments, Ruth and Dennis have an interest only mortgage on their residential home. Their goal is to have £3,000 net income each month from their buy-to-let properties so that when their mortgage expires in 2023, they can service a new mortgage. There’s a lot of numbers flying around in this one, but with their combined investments, the profit they’re currently making is around a quarter of the way to their £3,000 goal. So what should they do now? Rob B steps in with a strategy that will help them reach their goal by the time they’re due to remortgage. Next up we have Christian. Christian is already in a nice position with his property investment portfolio. His goal is to increase his cash flow so he can continue to invest and build a pension pot, and have something to hand down to his kids. Christian already has a standard buy-to-let property in London which produces a decent £16,000 per annum, along with 2 HMO’s. He’s now on the lookout for his next investment in the north. At the moment Christian is weighing up his options as to when the right time might be to purchase another property, and what kind of property he should be looking at. On the plus side, he was worried about the effects of Brexit, but after religiously listening to The Property Podcast, he’s confident he can still purchase in the next few months. So what type of property does Rob B think Christian should be looking for ‘up north’, and what should he be focusing on to achieve his goals? Tune in to find out. Then head over to our social channels to let us know what you thought of today’s episode. For this week’s Hub Extra we’re giving you the gift of time. No, we’ve not got a new invention, we’re simply giving you advice on your goals - for free! You’ve just spent the last 20 minutes listening to how Rob B helped Ruth and Christian with their property goals, and now it’s your turn. You can register for your free goals call with one of our Invest team. On the call you’ll go through your goals to determine whether they’re realistic [very important!] and look at ways to help you achieve them. It’s probably the best call you’ll have all year! Slots are limited, so book an appointment sharpish. In the news this week, Letting Agent Today has reported that landlords selling up made an average gain of £80,000 in 2018. This isn’t what surprised The Robs though, it was the fact that this is an average figure which means a huge 15% of landlords have made a loss! This news story certainly ruffles a few feathers. If you’re in this situation and thinking of selling, this episode is well worth a listen as it could change your mind and offer you a helping hand. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP323: Rob B mentors two investors - live full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got a special episode for you - and it’s one that The Robs have been wanting to do for a while. [Drum roll!] Today, you get to listen to Rob B mentoring two lucky podcast listeners - LIVE! Avid listeners will know that strategy is key, and today we’re revealing just how important we think this is by putting Rob on the spot to offer his advice. Now don’t worry, this isn’t just specific to Ruth and Christian’s investment plans,(who are the two lucky listeners by the way) there’s so much information given out in today’s podcast that you can apply it to your own property investment strategy. So it’s well worth the listen. The Robs (and the team at Property Hub Invest) have spent years helping people with their property journey. Many they speak to don’t even have a strategy. But that’s OK, because that’s where we excel. And we’re all for sharing knowledge. The first lucky listener is Ruth from Dorset. Ruth and her husband Dennis have already started investing in property in South Wales and have a couple of buy-to-let properties. Alongside their two buy-to-let properties they also have a holiday let. Running alongside their investments, Ruth and Dennis have an interest only mortgage on their residential home. Their goal is to have £3,000 net income each month from their buy-to-let properties so that when their mortgage expires in 2023, they can service a new mortgage. There’s a lot of numbers flying around in this one, but with their combined investments, the profit they’re currently making is around a quarter of the way to their £3,000 goal. So what should they do now? Rob B steps in with a strategy that will help them reach their goal by the time they’re due to remortgage. Next up we have Christian. Christian is already in a nice position with his property investment portfolio. His goal is to increase his cash flow so he can continue to invest and build a pension pot, and have something to hand down to his kids. Christian already has a standard buy-to-let property in London which produces a decent £16,000 per annum, along with 2 HMO’s. He’s now on the lookout for his next investment in the north. At the moment Christian is weighing up his options as to when the right time might be to purchase another property, and what kind of property he should be looking at. On the plus side, he was worried about the effects of Brexit, but after religiously listening to The Property Podcast, he’s confident he can still purchase in the next few months. So what type of property does Rob B think Christian should be looking for ‘up north’, and what should he be focusing on to achieve his goals? Tune in to find out. Then head over to our social channels to let us know what you thought of today’s episode. For this week’s Hub Extra we’re giving you the gift of time. No, we’ve not got a new invention, we’re simply giving you advice on your goals - for free! You’ve just spent the last 20 minutes listening to how Rob B helped Ruth and Christian with their property goals, and now it’s your turn. You can register for your free goals call with one of our Invest team. On the call you’ll go through your goals to determine whether they’re realistic [very important!] and look at ways to help you achieve them. It’s probably the best call you’ll have all year! Slots are limited, so book an appointment sharpish. In the news this week, Letting Agent Today has reported that landlords selling up made an average gain of £80,000 in 2018. This isn’t what surprised The Robs though, it was the fact that this is an average figure which means a huge 15% of landlords have made a loss! This news story certainly ruffles a few feathers. If you’re in this situation and thinking of selling, this episode is well worth a listen as it could change your mind and offer you a helping hand. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got a special episode for you - and it’s one that The Robs have been wanting to do for a while.

[Drum roll!] Today, you get to listen to Rob B mentoring two lucky podcast listeners - LIVE! Avid listeners will know that strategy is key, and today we’re revealing just how important we think this is by putting Rob on the spot to offer his advice.

Now don’t worry, this isn’t just specific to Ruth and Christian’s investment plans,(who are the two lucky listeners by the way) there’s so much information given out in today’s podcast that you can apply it to your own property investment strategy. So it’s well worth the listen.

The Robs (and the team at Property Hub Invest) have spent years helping people with their property journey. Many they speak to don’t even have a strategy. But that’s OK, because that’s where we excel.

And we’re all for sharing knowledge.

The first lucky listener is Ruth from Dorset. Ruth and her husband Dennis have already started investing in property in South Wales and have a couple of buy-to-let properties. Alongside their two buy-to-let properties they also have a holiday let.

Running alongside their investments, Ruth and Dennis have an interest only mortgage on their residential home. Their goal is to have £3,000 net income each month from their buy-to-let properties so that when their mortgage expires in 2023, they can service a new mortgage.

There’s a lot of numbers flying around in this one, but with their combined investments, the profit they’re currently making is around a quarter of the way to their £3,000 goal. So what should they do now? Rob B steps in with a strategy that will help them reach their goal by the time they’re due to remortgage.

Next up we have Christian. Christian is already in a nice position with his property investment portfolio. His goal is to increase his cash flow so he can continue to invest and build a pension pot, and have something to hand down to his kids.

Christian already has a standard buy-to-let property in London which produces a decent £16,000 per annum, along with 2 HMO’s. He’s now on the lookout for his next investment in the north.

At the moment Christian is weighing up his options as to when the right time might be to purchase another property, and what kind of property he should be looking at. On the plus side, he was worried about the effects of Brexit, but after religiously listening to The Property Podcast, he’s confident he can still purchase in the next few months.

So what type of property does Rob B think Christian should be looking for ‘up north’, and what should he be focusing on to achieve his goals?

Tune in to find out. Then head over to our social channels to let us know what you thought of today’s episode.

For this week’s Hub Extra we’re giving you the gift of time. No, we’ve not got a new invention, we’re simply giving you advice on your goals - for free!

You’ve just spent the last 20 minutes listening to how Rob B helped Ruth and Christian with their property goals, and now it’s your turn. You can register for your free goals call with one of our Invest team. On the call you’ll go through your goals to determine whether they’re realistic [very important!] and look at ways to help you achieve them. It’s probably the best call you’ll have all year!

Slots are limited, so book an appointment sharpish.

In the news this week, Letting Agent Today has reported that landlords selling up made an average gain of £80,000 in 2018. This isn’t what surprised The Robs though, it was the fact that this is an average figure which means a huge 15% of landlords have made a loss! This news story certainly ruffles a few feathers. If you’re in this situation and thinking of selling, this episode is well worth a listen as it could change your mind and offer you a helping hand.



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1724 ASK187: How do I get the funds to develop my properties? PLUS: How much income should I show to maximise my mortgage choices? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask187-how-do-i-get-the-funds-to-develop-my-proper On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, Dave Cookson is back to answer more mortgage related questions. Mortgage broker Dave has appeared on The Property Podcast numerous times and most recently busted some of the most common mortgage myths in conjunction with the launch of Property Hub Mortgages. And today he’s back to answer your mortgage related questions. The first question is from Rob (yes, another Rob!), who has two properties in his portfolio - both are based in London and have development potential. He’s pretty confident that if he does these improvements, both the rental and resale value will increase. But how does he raise the initial funds to crack on with his plans? Both of his properties are on a standard 75% LTV mortgage and the lenders are not allowing any further advance. Does Dave know of anything Rob can do? The next question comes in from Hannah. Hannah runs her own business and has the choice of how much income to take in the form of dividends, whilst leaving the rest in the business to avoid paying more tax. She owns her home outright so doesn’t have many outgoings. But she’s heard somewhere that lenders want to see a minimum amount of personal income. With this in mind, Hannah wants to know how much she needs to start paying herself from her business to maximise her mortgage options? She’s also been told that lenders don’t count rental income as personal income. Is this True? Tune in to find out what Dave has to say... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK187: How do I get the funds to develop my properties? PLUS: How much income should I show to maximise my mortgage choices? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, Dave Cookson is back to answer more mortgage related questions. Mortgage broker Dave has appeared on The Property Podcast numerous times and most recently busted some of the most common mortgage myths in conjunction with the launch of Property Hub Mortgages. And today he’s back to answer your mortgage related questions. The first question is from Rob (yes, another Rob!), who has two properties in his portfolio - both are based in London and have development potential. He’s pretty confident that if he does these improvements, both the rental and resale value will increase. But how does he raise the initial funds to crack on with his plans? Both of his properties are on a standard 75% LTV mortgage and the lenders are not allowing any further advance. Does Dave know of anything Rob can do? The next question comes in from Hannah. Hannah runs her own business and has the choice of how much income to take in the form of dividends, whilst leaving the rest in the business to avoid paying more tax. She owns her home outright so doesn’t have many outgoings. But she’s heard somewhere that lenders want to see a minimum amount of personal income. With this in mind, Hannah wants to know how much she needs to start paying herself from her business to maximise her mortgage options? She’s also been told that lenders don’t count rental income as personal income. Is this True? Tune in to find out what Dave has to say... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, Dave Cookson is back to answer more mortgage related questions.

Mortgage broker Dave has appeared on The Property Podcast numerous times and most recently busted some of the most common mortgage myths in conjunction with the launch of Property Hub Mortgages.

And today he’s back to answer your mortgage related questions.

The first question is from Rob (yes, another Rob!), who has two properties in his portfolio - both are based in London and have development potential. He’s pretty confident that if he does these improvements, both the rental and resale value will increase.

But how does he raise the initial funds to crack on with his plans?

Both of his properties are on a standard 75% LTV mortgage and the lenders are not allowing any further advance. Does Dave know of anything Rob can do?

The next question comes in from Hannah.

Hannah runs her own business and has the choice of how much income to take in the form of dividends, whilst leaving the rest in the business to avoid paying more tax.

She owns her home outright so doesn’t have many outgoings. But she’s heard somewhere that lenders want to see a minimum amount of personal income.

With this in mind, Hannah wants to know how much she needs to start paying herself from her business to maximise her mortgage options? She’s also been told that lenders don’t count rental income as personal income.

Is this True? Tune in to find out what Dave has to say...



Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 357 TPP322: 6 mortgage myths busted! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp322-6-mortgage-myths-busted The property world suffers a lot of noise. Everyone (mostly) considers themselves to be an expert - you’ll hear a lot of“you can do this”or“you can’t do that”- but quite frankly, a fair bit of it is rubbish. So today on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are putting six mortgage myths to bed. And what better way to tackle this subject than to get mortgage expert Dave Cookson, from Charles Louis on the show with The Robs today. The three musketeers go on to clear up six mortgage myths that might either be steering you in the wrong direction or holding you back altogether. But we know for a fact that they’re not true. Tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out what these six common mortgage myths are and what the guys have to say about them. In the news this week, mortgage products for expats are improving after being ignored for so long. TML (The Mortgage Lenders) are launching the first expat buy-to-let mortgage product range. Also in the news, Precise Mortgages are making slicing available across its entire buy-to-let range. Rob D pretty much hits the nail on the head with describing what slicing is, so give it a listen. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channelwhere we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP322: 6 mortgage myths busted! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The property world suffers a lot of noise. Everyone (mostly) considers themselves to be an expert - you’ll hear a lot of“you can do this”or“you can’t do that”- but quite frankly, a fair bit of it is rubbish. So today on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are putting six mortgage myths to bed. And what better way to tackle this subject than to get mortgage expert Dave Cookson, from Charles Louis on the show with The Robs today. The three musketeers go on to clear up six mortgage myths that might either be steering you in the wrong direction or holding you back altogether. But we know for a fact that they’re not true. Tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out what these six common mortgage myths are and what the guys have to say about them. In the news this week, mortgage products for expats are improving after being ignored for so long. TML (The Mortgage Lenders) are launching the first expat buy-to-let mortgage product range. Also in the news, Precise Mortgages are making slicing available across its entire buy-to-let range. Rob D pretty much hits the nail on the head with describing what slicing is, so give it a listen. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channelwhere we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The property world suffers a lot of noise. Everyone (mostly) considers themselves to be an expert - you’ll hear a lot of“you can do this”or“you can’t do that”- but quite frankly, a fair bit of it is rubbish.

So today on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are putting six mortgage myths to bed.

And what better way to tackle this subject than to get mortgage expert Dave Cookson, from Charles Louis on the show with The Robs today. The three musketeers go on to clear up six mortgage myths that might either be steering you in the wrong direction or holding you back altogether. But we know for a fact that they’re not true.

Tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out what these six common mortgage myths are and what the guys have to say about them.

In the news this week, mortgage products for expats are improving after being ignored for so long. TML (The Mortgage Lenders) are launching the first expat buy-to-let mortgage product range. Also in the news, Precise Mortgages are making slicing available across its entire buy-to-let range. Rob D pretty much hits the nail on the head with describing what slicing is, so give it a listen.



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channelwhere we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1828 ASK186: Should I self-manage or use an agent? PLUS: What can I do if my flat is slow to let? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask186-should-i-self-manage-or-use-an-agent-plus-w This week we’ve got one lucky listener Lisa, who’s having both of her property investment related questions answered. First of all, Lisa wants to know if she should manage her new buy to let property herself or whether she should be working with a lettings agent? She already has one property in the south that’s fully managed by a lettings agent, so she’s wanting to know if she should stick with that for her second investment property or just give it a go herself. Whilst Lisa’s second property is in Manchester and she lives locally, Rob B doesn’t feel that she should self-manage just because she lives nearby. It’s completely Lisa’s decision but Rob’s happy to chip in with his reasoning from a personal perspective. Secondly, Lisa is looking at buying another flat this year and has her eye on Manchester and Liverpool. However, she’s noticed a lot of properties on the market waiting to be rented out. So Lisa wants to know if The Robs have any advice on what she should prepare herself for, and what she can do to rent out her property quickly. Can Rob D provide some reassurance and a firm reason where there are so many properties on the market in two large (and very popular) city centres? Of course he can. Tune in to find out! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK186: Should I self-manage or use an agent? PLUS: What can I do if my flat is slow to let? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’ve got one lucky listener Lisa, who’s having both of her property investment related questions answered. First of all, Lisa wants to know if she should manage her new buy to let property herself or whether she should be working with a lettings agent? She already has one property in the south that’s fully managed by a lettings agent, so she’s wanting to know if she should stick with that for her second investment property or just give it a go herself. Whilst Lisa’s second property is in Manchester and she lives locally, Rob B doesn’t feel that she should self-manage just because she lives nearby. It’s completely Lisa’s decision but Rob’s happy to chip in with his reasoning from a personal perspective. Secondly, Lisa is looking at buying another flat this year and has her eye on Manchester and Liverpool. However, she’s noticed a lot of properties on the market waiting to be rented out. So Lisa wants to know if The Robs have any advice on what she should prepare herself for, and what she can do to rent out her property quickly. Can Rob D provide some reassurance and a firm reason where there are so many properties on the market in two large (and very popular) city centres? Of course he can. Tune in to find out! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’ve got one lucky listener Lisa, who’s having both of her property investment related questions answered.

First of all, Lisa wants to know if she should manage her new buy to let property herself or whether she should be working with a lettings agent?

She already has one property in the south that’s fully managed by a lettings agent, so she’s wanting to know if she should stick with that for her second investment property or just give it a go herself.

Whilst Lisa’s second property is in Manchester and she lives locally, Rob B doesn’t feel that she should self-manage just because she lives nearby. It’s completely Lisa’s decision but Rob’s happy to chip in with his reasoning from a personal perspective.

Secondly, Lisa is looking at buying another flat this year and has her eye on Manchester and Liverpool. However, she’s noticed a lot of properties on the market waiting to be rented out.

So Lisa wants to know if The Robs have any advice on what she should prepare herself for, and what she can do to rent out her property quickly.

Can Rob D provide some reassurance and a firm reason where there are so many properties on the market in two large (and very popular) city centres?

Of course he can.

Tune in to find out!



Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 506 TPP321: Two youngsters discuss property research https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp321-two-youngsters-discuss-property-research This week on The Property Podcast we’re bringing you a blast from the past and going back to episode 31, way back in 2013! The Robs are discussing the topic of how to search for a buy-to-let investment property. Why are we going back? Because no matter how much Rob & Rob bang on about how important research is, people are still getting it very wrong. The guys will also be giving you a pretty solid framework to follow. Not everyone goes back and listens to The Property Podcast from the very beginning, so this is a great opportunity to listen to what The Robs have been saying since the very early days of The Property Podcast. Fundamentally, research will not only make you money, but will also save you a lot of money too. So tune in and join Rob & Rob on a trip down memory lane and see what research tips you can pick up and use to your advantage. It could just be the starting point you need. Rob & Rob are also covering their news story of the week. They’re discussing the slowdown of the property market in light of the current political situation. Whilst residential properties appear to be much harder to sell right now, it opens up a fantastic gap for investors. Have a listen to what Rob & Rob think. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP321: Two youngsters discuss property research full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’re bringing you a blast from the past and going back to episode 31, way back in 2013! The Robs are discussing the topic of how to search for a buy-to-let investment property. Why are we going back? Because no matter how much Rob & Rob bang on about how important research is, people are still getting it very wrong. The guys will also be giving you a pretty solid framework to follow. Not everyone goes back and listens to The Property Podcast from the very beginning, so this is a great opportunity to listen to what The Robs have been saying since the very early days of The Property Podcast. Fundamentally, research will not only make you money, but will also save you a lot of money too. So tune in and join Rob & Rob on a trip down memory lane and see what research tips you can pick up and use to your advantage. It could just be the starting point you need. Rob & Rob are also covering their news story of the week. They’re discussing the slowdown of the property market in light of the current political situation. Whilst residential properties appear to be much harder to sell right now, it opens up a fantastic gap for investors. Have a listen to what Rob & Rob think. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’re bringing you a blast from the past and going back to episode 31, way back in 2013! The Robs are discussing the topic of how to search for a buy-to-let investment property.

Why are we going back? Because no matter how much Rob & Rob bang on about how important research is, people are still getting it very wrong. The guys will also be giving you a pretty solid framework to follow.

Not everyone goes back and listens to The Property Podcast from the very beginning, so this is a great opportunity to listen to what The Robs have been saying since the very early days of The Property Podcast.

Fundamentally, research will not only make you money, but will also save you a lot of money too.

So tune in and join Rob & Rob on a trip down memory lane and see what research tips you can pick up and use to your advantage. It could just be the starting point you need.

Rob & Rob are also covering their news story of the week. They’re discussing the slowdown of the property market in light of the current political situation. Whilst residential properties appear to be much harder to sell right now, it opens up a fantastic gap for investors. Have a listen to what Rob & Rob think.



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channel where we upload new content every week!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1739 ASK185: How should I invest £200k? PLUS: What are your thoughts on mentoring? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask185-how-should-i-invest-200k-plus-what-are-your This week the dynamic duo are back together after Rob B left Rob D to fly solo last week. On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two listeners who are asking The Robs their advice on how best to invest their lump sum of cash and what they think about mentors. First up we’ve got Tom. Tom has joined his family business and they have £200,000 sat in their current account and he’s wanting to know how best to invest the money. He wants to find out where he should invest, how much he should invest in each property and how many properties he should stretch his money across. Rob B confesses that Tom shouldn’t be looking at investments right now. A bizarre move considering that’s what the Property Hub is about, but he has a pretty good reason for it. Hit the play button to find out why Rob B is advising this. Next we’ve got Danny who is wanting to know what Rob & Rob think about mentoring. How much should it cost, what should it include and what are the key aspects to look out for? Rob D advises there are two types of mentoring to look out for. One being somebody who has followed a specific strategy and succeeded, the other is the kind of mentor that you want to just check things along the way. The Robs aren’t the biggest fans of mentors who charge extortionate prices, because why would you want to pay for something you can get for free right here at the Property Hub? But nevertheless, Rob D explains what to look out for when choosing a mentor. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK185: How should I invest £200k? PLUS: What are your thoughts on mentoring? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week the dynamic duo are back together after Rob B left Rob D to fly solo last week. On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two listeners who are asking The Robs their advice on how best to invest their lump sum of cash and what they think about mentors. First up we’ve got Tom. Tom has joined his family business and they have £200,000 sat in their current account and he’s wanting to know how best to invest the money. He wants to find out where he should invest, how much he should invest in each property and how many properties he should stretch his money across. Rob B confesses that Tom shouldn’t be looking at investments right now. A bizarre move considering that’s what the Property Hub is about, but he has a pretty good reason for it. Hit the play button to find out why Rob B is advising this. Next we’ve got Danny who is wanting to know what Rob & Rob think about mentoring. How much should it cost, what should it include and what are the key aspects to look out for? Rob D advises there are two types of mentoring to look out for. One being somebody who has followed a specific strategy and succeeded, the other is the kind of mentor that you want to just check things along the way. The Robs aren’t the biggest fans of mentors who charge extortionate prices, because why would you want to pay for something you can get for free right here at the Property Hub? But nevertheless, Rob D explains what to look out for when choosing a mentor. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week the dynamic duo are back together after Rob B left Rob D to fly solo last week.

On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two listeners who are asking The Robs their advice on how best to invest their lump sum of cash and what they think about mentors.

First up we’ve got Tom. Tom has joined his family business and they have £200,000 sat in their current account and he’s wanting to know how best to invest the money.

He wants to find out where he should invest, how much he should invest in each property and how many properties he should stretch his money across.

Rob B confesses that Tom shouldn’t be looking at investments right now. A bizarre move considering that’s what the Property Hub is about, but he has a pretty good reason for it. Hit the play button to find out why Rob B is advising this.

Next we’ve got Danny who is wanting to know what Rob & Rob think about mentoring. How much should it cost, what should it include and what are the key aspects to look out for?

Rob D advises there are two types of mentoring to look out for. One being somebody who has followed a specific strategy and succeeded, the other is the kind of mentor that you want to just check things along the way.

The Robs aren’t the biggest fans of mentors who charge extortionate prices, because why would you want to pay for something you can get for free right here at the Property Hub?

But nevertheless, Rob D explains what to look out for when choosing a mentor. Take a listen and let us know what you think.



Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 554 TPP320: The power of focus (Listener journeys: Part 4) https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp320-the-power-of-focus-listener-journeys-part-4 This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got an action packed episode for you as we revisit some of our listeners success stories. Today we’re catching up with three Hubbers who started their investment journey just one year ago. First up we’ve got Sarah who started a flipping company in Sheffield and bought two buy-to-let properties. Sarah also teamed up with Simon, her project manager, in a joint venture (which we know a lot of you Hubbers are interested in) so this one will be worth a listen. Next we spoke to Iain who started off with a two-bed house and then went on to convert his HMO into two houses. Not content with stopping there, he’s also  building a third property onto the end. Iain is used to the developer side of things, but he’s now also dipping his toe into the world of leasehold, mixing up his strategy. But what will the outcome be? Will he stick to developing or will he eventually become a lot more hands off? Last but not least we’ve got Steve. When we last spoke to Steve he’d been investing for 5-6 years and had four buy-to-let properties. So what’s he been up to over the past 12 months? Steve is big on doing his research and has that much experience under his belt now, he could almost do it in his sleep! Tune in to hear about how Steve has successfully built his property portfolio. So there we go…   three Hubbers, all who are doing incredibly well with their investment journeys, and all with completely different strategies. If you have a success story, we’d love to speak to you! Have you landed a deal, finished a refurb or simply taken your first step onto the buy-to-let ladder? Let us know! We love hearing about how you’ve taken action. You can find us on the socials (facebook, twitter, instagram) @propertyhubuk or on the forum at propertyhub.net/forum In the news this week, the most recent Hometrack report headlines ‘northern city house prices storm on as south succumbs to Brexit slowdown’. We hate to say it, but we saw this one coming from a mile off. The report also shows that Liverpool house prices are up 5.5% annually, just one of the hotspot locations we mentioned at the beginning of the year. This week for our Hub Extra we haven’t got a tool for you, but more of an inspirational quote. ‘You can have anything you want… But not everything you want’. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channelwhere we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP320: The power of focus (Listener journeys: Part 4) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got an action packed episode for you as we revisit some of our listeners success stories. Today we’re catching up with three Hubbers who started their investment journey just one year ago. First up we’ve got Sarah who started a flipping company in Sheffield and bought two buy-to-let properties. Sarah also teamed up with Simon, her project manager, in a joint venture (which we know a lot of you Hubbers are interested in) so this one will be worth a listen. Next we spoke to Iain who started off with a two-bed house and then went on to convert his HMO into two houses. Not content with stopping there, he’s also  building a third property onto the end. Iain is used to the developer side of things, but he’s now also dipping his toe into the world of leasehold, mixing up his strategy. But what will the outcome be? Will he stick to developing or will he eventually become a lot more hands off? Last but not least we’ve got Steve. When we last spoke to Steve he’d been investing for 5-6 years and had four buy-to-let properties. So what’s he been up to over the past 12 months? Steve is big on doing his research and has that much experience under his belt now, he could almost do it in his sleep! Tune in to hear about how Steve has successfully built his property portfolio. So there we go…   three Hubbers, all who are doing incredibly well with their investment journeys, and all with completely different strategies. If you have a success story, we’d love to speak to you! Have you landed a deal, finished a refurb or simply taken your first step onto the buy-to-let ladder? Let us know! We love hearing about how you’ve taken action. You can find us on the socials (facebook, twitter, instagram) @propertyhubuk or on the forum at propertyhub.net/forum In the news this week, the most recent Hometrack report headlines ‘northern city house prices storm on as south succumbs to Brexit slowdown’. We hate to say it, but we saw this one coming from a mile off. The report also shows that Liverpool house prices are up 5.5% annually, just one of the hotspot locations we mentioned at the beginning of the year. This week for our Hub Extra we haven’t got a tool for you, but more of an inspirational quote. ‘You can have anything you want… But not everything you want’. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channelwhere we upload new content every week! If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got an action packed episode for you as we revisit some of our listeners success stories.

Today we’re catching up with three Hubbers who started their investment journey just one year ago.

First up we’ve got Sarah who started a flipping company in Sheffield and bought two buy-to-let properties. Sarah also teamed up with Simon, her project manager, in a joint venture (which we know a lot of you Hubbers are interested in) so this one will be worth a listen.

Next we spoke to Iain who started off with a two-bed house and then went on to convert his HMO into two houses. Not content with stopping there, he’s also  building a third property onto the end. Iain is used to the developer side of things, but he’s now also dipping his toe into the world of leasehold, mixing up his strategy. But what will the outcome be? Will he stick to developing or will he eventually become a lot more hands off?

Last but not least we’ve got Steve. When we last spoke to Steve he’d been investing for 5-6 years and had four buy-to-let properties. So what’s he been up to over the past 12 months? Steve is big on doing his research and has that much experience under his belt now, he could almost do it in his sleep! Tune in to hear about how Steve has successfully built his property portfolio.

So there we go…   three Hubbers, all who are doing incredibly well with their investment journeys, and all with completely different strategies.

If you have a success story, we’d love to speak to you!

Have you landed a deal, finished a refurb or simply taken your first step onto the buy-to-let ladder?

Let us know! We love hearing about how you’ve taken action. You can find us on the socials (facebook, twitter, instagram) @propertyhubuk or on the forum at propertyhub.net/forum

In the news this week, the most recent Hometrack report headlines ‘northern city house prices storm on as south succumbs to Brexit slowdown’. We hate to say it, but we saw this one coming from a mile off. The report also shows that Liverpool house prices are up 5.5% annually, just one of the hotspot locations we mentioned at the beginning of the year.

This week for our Hub Extra we haven’t got a tool for you, but more of an inspirational quote.

‘You can have anything you want… But not everything you want’.



We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our brand new YouTube channelwhere we upload new content every week!


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1979 ASK184: Am I better sticking with my pension instead of property? PLUS: What does “commonhold” mean, and should I steer clear? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask184-am-i-better-sticking-with-my-pension-instea Rob D is flying solo on Ask Rob & Rob today whilst Rob B is enjoying his holiday. So this week we’ve got two very interesting questions - and one is on a topic we’ve never covered before. That almost never happens! First up is Marcus: He’s in full time employment and paying into a company pension scheme. He isn’t satisfied with how his pension pot is looking for when he retires so is looking at turning his hand to buy to let property. After doing some research, Marcus found out that he could get 40% tax relief on any extra money he puts into his pension. So is he better off investing in property or putting the extra money into his pension fund? Rob D completely agrees that pension tax relief schemes are fantastic and even better if your company matches your contribution. However, if you’re thinking of retiring early you won’t be able to access this cash, so you’ll need a back up plan. He’s no tax expert so you definitely should speak to the professionals, but have a listen to what else Rob D has to say about pensions. The second question comes from James - he’s found a flat that he likes the look of. It’s two years old and in a new development but it has a commonhold tenure. So, what is a commonhold tenure and what should James do? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK184: Am I better sticking with my pension instead of property? PLUS: What does “commonhold” mean, and should I steer clear? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob D is flying solo on Ask Rob & Rob today whilst Rob B is enjoying his holiday. So this week we’ve got two very interesting questions - and one is on a topic we’ve never covered before. That almost never happens! First up is Marcus: He’s in full time employment and paying into a company pension scheme. He isn’t satisfied with how his pension pot is looking for when he retires so is looking at turning his hand to buy to let property. After doing some research, Marcus found out that he could get 40% tax relief on any extra money he puts into his pension. So is he better off investing in property or putting the extra money into his pension fund? Rob D completely agrees that pension tax relief schemes are fantastic and even better if your company matches your contribution. However, if you’re thinking of retiring early you won’t be able to access this cash, so you’ll need a back up plan. He’s no tax expert so you definitely should speak to the professionals, but have a listen to what else Rob D has to say about pensions. The second question comes from James - he’s found a flat that he likes the look of. It’s two years old and in a new development but it has a commonhold tenure. So, what is a commonhold tenure and what should James do? Tune in to find out.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob D is flying solo on Ask Rob & Rob today whilst Rob B is enjoying his holiday.

So this week we’ve got two very interesting questions - and one is on a topic we’ve never covered before. That almost never happens!

First up is Marcus: He’s in full time employment and paying into a company pension scheme. He isn’t satisfied with how his pension pot is looking for when he retires so is looking at turning his hand to buy to let property.

After doing some research, Marcus found out that he could get 40% tax relief on any extra money he puts into his pension. So is he better off investing in property or putting the extra money into his pension fund?

Rob D completely agrees that pension tax relief schemes are fantastic and even better if your company matches your contribution. However, if you’re thinking of retiring early you won’t be able to access this cash, so you’ll need a back up plan.

He’s no tax expert so you definitely should speak to the professionals, but have a listen to what else Rob D has to say about pensions.

The second question comes from James - he’s found a flat that he likes the look of. It’s two years old and in a new development but it has a commonhold tenure. So, what is a commonhold tenure and what should James do? Tune in to find out.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 634 TPP319: How to transform your life by changing your inputs https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp319-how-to-transform-your-life-by-changing-your Welcome to another episode of The Property Podcast and today Rob & Rob are discussing how to transform your life by changing your inputs. Succeeding in property is so much more than viewing properties and crunching the numbers - it takes a “can do” attitude and a positive mindset. So this week, The Robs are focusing on techniques, tactics and tweaks that you can use to block out the unhelpful, and focus on what you need to do to succeed.   Listen as The Robs cover: Social media: How can you tame it? How can you block out negativity and the dreaded topics you just don’t want to read about?   If you’re looking for the links Rob & Rob discuss on today’s podcast, look no further. You can block the Facebook newsfeed with this handy Chrome extension and use Nuzzel to extract just the links from Twitter.   Reading: What should you be reading, and how can you make the best use of your time? Also, how can you save the content you’ve found valuable? Listen as Rob D explains how he uses Readwise to highlight important snippets of information to come back to later - a very handy tool!   Phone usage: We’re all guilty of excessive phone usage, but it’s what you do with your phone that can make all the difference. Rob B confesses that he’s guilty of wasting time on his phone, but your phone can become a huge asset if used in the right way. He’s changed his home screen to only display the apps that are actually useful to his life, something he highly recommends. Listen as he shares his other tips on limiting life distractions so you can focus on the things that matter.   Listening: Podcasts and audiobooks are a great way to soak up information - but what about radio? Why does Rob D recommend you block out passive soundwaves? The content you consume can massively affect your mood, so you can either arrive to work fired up and ready to go, or sit at your desk ready for an 8-hour stint with the weight of the world on your shoulders. We know which one we’d choose!   People: The people around you really shape your life. Listen how Rob B tackles negativity from people and how he goes out of his way to find and spend time with positive ones. Not just in his life, but with the team at Property Hub too. There are no exceptions to the rule - so watch out world!   YouTube: A video platform that has very quickly taken over the world. It’s changed the way we consume content - you don’t have to stick to a TV guide, you have the whole world, in video form, at your fingertips. You can consume what you want, when you want it. BUT, you do need to control what you watch, and be careful not to get sucked down the rabbit hole that YouTube’s clever algorithms tend to send you down. And whilst you’re here… it’s about time we told you about our very own YouTube channel. That’s right… head on over to the Property Hub YouTube channel so get your video fix of exclusive content. The content you’ll find on the channel is entirely different to what you’ll hear on The Property Podcast, or anywhere else for that matter, so make sure you head on over and hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP319: How to transform your life by changing your inputs full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to another episode of The Property Podcast and today Rob & Rob are discussing how to transform your life by changing your inputs. Succeeding in property is so much more than viewing properties and crunching the numbers - it takes a “can do” attitude and a positive mindset. So this week, The Robs are focusing on techniques, tactics and tweaks that you can use to block out the unhelpful, and focus on what you need to do to succeed.   Listen as The Robs cover: Social media: How can you tame it? How can you block out negativity and the dreaded topics you just don’t want to read about?   If you’re looking for the links Rob & Rob discuss on today’s podcast, look no further. You can block the Facebook newsfeed with this handy Chrome extension and use Nuzzel to extract just the links from Twitter.   Reading: What should you be reading, and how can you make the best use of your time? Also, how can you save the content you’ve found valuable? Listen as Rob D explains how he uses Readwise to highlight important snippets of information to come back to later - a very handy tool!   Phone usage: We’re all guilty of excessive phone usage, but it’s what you do with your phone that can make all the difference. Rob B confesses that he’s guilty of wasting time on his phone, but your phone can become a huge asset if used in the right way. He’s changed his home screen to only display the apps that are actually useful to his life, something he highly recommends. Listen as he shares his other tips on limiting life distractions so you can focus on the things that matter.   Listening: Podcasts and audiobooks are a great way to soak up information - but what about radio? Why does Rob D recommend you block out passive soundwaves? The content you consume can massively affect your mood, so you can either arrive to work fired up and ready to go, or sit at your desk ready for an 8-hour stint with the weight of the world on your shoulders. We know which one we’d choose!   People: The people around you really shape your life. Listen how Rob B tackles negativity from people and how he goes out of his way to find and spend time with positive ones. Not just in his life, but with the team at Property Hub too. There are no exceptions to the rule - so watch out world!   YouTube: A video platform that has very quickly taken over the world. It’s changed the way we consume content - you don’t have to stick to a TV guide, you have the whole world, in video form, at your fingertips. You can consume what you want, when you want it. BUT, you do need to control what you watch, and be careful not to get sucked down the rabbit hole that YouTube’s clever algorithms tend to send you down. And whilst you’re here… it’s about time we told you about our very own YouTube channel. That’s right… head on over to the Property Hub YouTube channel so get your video fix of exclusive content. The content you’ll find on the channel is entirely different to what you’ll hear on The Property Podcast, or anywhere else for that matter, so make sure you head on over and hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out!   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to another episode of The Property Podcast and today Rob & Rob are discussing how to transform your life by changing your inputs. Succeeding in property is so much more than viewing properties and crunching the numbers - it takes a “can do” attitude and a positive mindset.

So this week, The Robs are focusing on techniques, tactics and tweaks that you can use to block out the unhelpful, and focus on what you need to do to succeed.

 

Listen as The Robs cover:

Social media:

How can you tame it? How can you block out negativity and the dreaded topics you just don’t want to read about?

 

If you’re looking for the links Rob & Rob discuss on today’s podcast, look no further. You can block the Facebook newsfeed with this handy Chrome extension and use Nuzzel to extract just the links from Twitter.

 

Reading:

What should you be reading, and how can you make the best use of your time? Also, how can you save the content you’ve found valuable? Listen as Rob D explains how he uses Readwise to highlight important snippets of information to come back to later - a very handy tool!

 

Phone usage:

We’re all guilty of excessive phone usage, but it’s what you do with your phone that can make all the difference. Rob B confesses that he’s guilty of wasting time on his phone, but your phone can become a huge asset if used in the right way. He’s changed his home screen to only display the apps that are actually useful to his life, something he highly recommends. Listen as he shares his other tips on limiting life distractions so you can focus on the things that matter.

 

Listening:

Podcasts and audiobooks are a great way to soak up information - but what about radio? Why does Rob D recommend you block out passive soundwaves? The content you consume can massively affect your mood, so you can either arrive to work fired up and ready to go, or sit at your desk ready for an 8-hour stint with the weight of the world on your shoulders. We know which one we’d choose!

 

People:

The people around you really shape your life. Listen how Rob B tackles negativity from people and how he goes out of his way to find and spend time with positive ones. Not just in his life, but with the team at Property Hub too. There are no exceptions to the rule - so watch out world!

 

YouTube:

A video platform that has very quickly taken over the world. It’s changed the way we consume content - you don’t have to stick to a TV guide, you have the whole world, in video form, at your fingertips. You can consume what you want, when you want it.

BUT, you do need to control what you watch, and be careful not to get sucked down the rabbit hole that YouTube’s clever algorithms tend to send you down.

And whilst you’re here… it’s about time we told you about our very own YouTube channel. That’s right… head on over to the Property Hub YouTube channel so get your video fix of exclusive content. The content you’ll find on the channel is entirely different to what you’ll hear on The Property Podcast, or anywhere else for that matter, so make sure you head on over and hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out!

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1065 ASK183: Can we claim our 3% stamp duty back? PLUS: Why is the rent on this auction property so low? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask183-can-we-claim-our-3-stamp-duty-back-plus-why And we’re back… welcome to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. First up this week we have Matt from Birmingham. Matt has read an article about a couple managing to avoid paying the 3% stamp duty on a derelict building they’ve purchased. Naturally Matt is wondering if there is any evidence on landlords now being able to claim back the 3%. Rob D is familiar with this story and is aware of the court battle between this couple and HMRC, so listen as he delves into some of the facts. But before you start to swamp HMRC with claim-back requests, listen carefully at some of the pointers and areas of uncertainty. A very interesting one to keep an eye on. Our second question is from Aseeb who wants some tips on auction property. He’s seen a potential investment property where there’s a regulated tenancy in place, but the rent is half the expected amount on a property of this size and type in the area. Listen as Rob D talks us through what a regulated tenancy is and what makes it so unusual - and why a Section 21 notice wouldn’t be any help at all. Another very interesting question this week, so hit play and have a listen. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK183: Can we claim our 3% stamp duty back? PLUS: Why is the rent on this auction property so low? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub And we’re back… welcome to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. First up this week we have Matt from Birmingham. Matt has read an article about a couple managing to avoid paying the 3% stamp duty on a derelict building they’ve purchased. Naturally Matt is wondering if there is any evidence on landlords now being able to claim back the 3%. Rob D is familiar with this story and is aware of the court battle between this couple and HMRC, so listen as he delves into some of the facts. But before you start to swamp HMRC with claim-back requests, listen carefully at some of the pointers and areas of uncertainty. A very interesting one to keep an eye on. Our second question is from Aseeb who wants some tips on auction property. He’s seen a potential investment property where there’s a regulated tenancy in place, but the rent is half the expected amount on a property of this size and type in the area. Listen as Rob D talks us through what a regulated tenancy is and what makes it so unusual - and why a Section 21 notice wouldn’t be any help at all. Another very interesting question this week, so hit play and have a listen. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. And we’re back… welcome to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

First up this week we have Matt from Birmingham. Matt has read an article about a couple managing to avoid paying the 3% stamp duty on a derelict building they’ve purchased. Naturally Matt is wondering if there is any evidence on landlords now being able to claim back the 3%.

Rob D is familiar with this story and is aware of the court battle between this couple and HMRC, so listen as he delves into some of the facts. But before you start to swamp HMRC with claim-back requests, listen carefully at some of the pointers and areas of uncertainty. A very interesting one to keep an eye on.

Our second question is from Aseeb who wants some tips on auction property.

He’s seen a potential investment property where there’s a regulated tenancy in place, but the rent is half the expected amount on a property of this size and type in the area.

Listen as Rob D talks us through what a regulated tenancy is and what makes it so unusual - and why a Section 21 notice wouldn’t be any help at all.

Another very interesting question this week, so hit play and have a listen.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 483 TPP318: How to research an investment in a brand new city https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp318-how-to-research-an-investment-in-a-brand-ne On today’s Property Podcast, Rob D is looking at how you research a buy-to-let property investment in a brand new city.   Rob & Rob have talked extensively about the joys of investing in cities, but what should you do if you don’t know any of them that well and you don’t live close to them? That’s exactly what Rob D is covering today, and he’s using a real life guinea pig (and by that, we mean Dan), to explain how he approached being in this exact situation. If you’re an avid Property Podcast listener, you’ll know that The Robs covered their 2019 property investment hotspots earlier this year, and off-air were hit with questions from Dan whilst he was doing his research. Dan had been looking at a city that’s brand new to him, and today he shares his journey and the process he went through to understand what the city offered and whether it would help him meet his buy-to-let property investment goals. He’s got Nottingham and Manchester boxed off already, and is happy with the steady cash flow his investments bring in. But now he’s ready to switch strategy and is looking at properties for growth… and he’s decided that Sheffield is on his hit list! What research did Dan do? What type of properties did he look at? And what made him throw certain properties in the junk pile? Today you’ll get to know his first impression of Sheffield as a complete outsider, what he thought of the properties he saw and the tactics he used to get to know the area and the local community. You’ll also hear how he stayed sane, tried to avoid ‘property blur’ and built a great rapport with the agent on the 16 viewings he booked! To paint the full picture, you can see links to a few of the properties Dan was looking at in Sheffield below:   Property 1 - which has a sitting tenant Property 2 Or there’s this one which is slightly more high-end Then there’s this one in Manchester   Listen as Dan and Rob D have a chat about Dan’s Manchester vs. Sheffield dilemma, and see what you can take away from Dan’s experience of investigating a brand new city to invest in buy-to-let property. In the news this week, you’ll have noticed a huge story! No-fault evictions are to be banned in England. This is a big change and effectively an abolition of the Section 21 procedure.   It’s not an enormous shock but it has come a bit out of the blue in terms of timing. So what should you do? It’s just a proposal right now so there’s a lot of time to adjust and plan. If you fancy a deeper delve into what Rob D thinks of this, you can hear more on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob where they covered what the Section 21 ban would mean for landlords. And we’re back with another Hub Extra resource. This week we have Workona - a tool if you’re one of those people who have multiple browser tabs open! It’s an extension for Chrome and is completely free - it allows you to arrange your tabs into different workspaces, so you could have one for personal, one for location research and one for official work duties. If you dive into one group, it hides all the others - a seriously great piece of kit to help you stay organised. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP318: How to research an investment in a brand new city full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On today’s Property Podcast, Rob D is looking at how you research a buy-to-let property investment in a brand new city.   Rob & Rob have talked extensively about the joys of investing in cities, but what should you do if you don’t know any of them that well and you don’t live close to them? That’s exactly what Rob D is covering today, and he’s using a real life guinea pig (and by that, we mean Dan), to explain how he approached being in this exact situation. If you’re an avid Property Podcast listener, you’ll know that The Robs covered their 2019 property investment hotspots earlier this year, and off-air were hit with questions from Dan whilst he was doing his research. Dan had been looking at a city that’s brand new to him, and today he shares his journey and the process he went through to understand what the city offered and whether it would help him meet his buy-to-let property investment goals. He’s got Nottingham and Manchester boxed off already, and is happy with the steady cash flow his investments bring in. But now he’s ready to switch strategy and is looking at properties for growth… and he’s decided that Sheffield is on his hit list! What research did Dan do? What type of properties did he look at? And what made him throw certain properties in the junk pile? Today you’ll get to know his first impression of Sheffield as a complete outsider, what he thought of the properties he saw and the tactics he used to get to know the area and the local community. You’ll also hear how he stayed sane, tried to avoid ‘property blur’ and built a great rapport with the agent on the 16 viewings he booked! To paint the full picture, you can see links to a few of the properties Dan was looking at in Sheffield below:   Property 1 - which has a sitting tenant Property 2 Or there’s this one which is slightly more high-end Then there’s this one in Manchester   Listen as Dan and Rob D have a chat about Dan’s Manchester vs. Sheffield dilemma, and see what you can take away from Dan’s experience of investigating a brand new city to invest in buy-to-let property. In the news this week, you’ll have noticed a huge story! No-fault evictions are to be banned in England. This is a big change and effectively an abolition of the Section 21 procedure.   It’s not an enormous shock but it has come a bit out of the blue in terms of timing. So what should you do? It’s just a proposal right now so there’s a lot of time to adjust and plan. If you fancy a deeper delve into what Rob D thinks of this, you can hear more on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob where they covered what the Section 21 ban would mean for landlords. And we’re back with another Hub Extra resource. This week we have Workona - a tool if you’re one of those people who have multiple browser tabs open! It’s an extension for Chrome and is completely free - it allows you to arrange your tabs into different workspaces, so you could have one for personal, one for location research and one for official work duties. If you dive into one group, it hides all the others - a seriously great piece of kit to help you stay organised. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. On today’s Property Podcast, Rob D is looking at how you research a buy-to-let property investment in a brand new city.  

Rob & Rob have talked extensively about the joys of investing in cities, but what should you do if you don’t know any of them that well and you don’t live close to them? That’s exactly what Rob D is covering today, and he’s using a real life guinea pig (and by that, we mean Dan), to explain how he approached being in this exact situation.

If you’re an avid Property Podcast listener, you’ll know that The Robs covered their 2019 property investment hotspots earlier this year, and off-air were hit with questions from Dan whilst he was doing his research.

Dan had been looking at a city that’s brand new to him, and today he shares his journey and the process he went through to understand what the city offered and whether it would help him meet his buy-to-let property investment goals.

He’s got Nottingham and Manchester boxed off already, and is happy with the steady cash flow his investments bring in. But now he’s ready to switch strategy and is looking at properties for growth… and he’s decided that Sheffield is on his hit list!

What research did Dan do? What type of properties did he look at? And what made him throw certain properties in the junk pile?

Today you’ll get to know his first impression of Sheffield as a complete outsider, what he thought of the properties he saw and the tactics he used to get to know the area and the local community.

You’ll also hear how he stayed sane, tried to avoid ‘property blur’ and built a great rapport with the agent on the 16 viewings he booked!

To paint the full picture, you can see links to a few of the properties Dan was looking at in Sheffield below:

 

 

Listen as Dan and Rob D have a chat about Dan’s Manchester vs. Sheffield dilemma, and see what you can take away from Dan’s experience of investigating a brand new city to invest in buy-to-let property.

In the news this week, you’ll have noticed a huge story! No-fault evictions are to be banned in England. This is a big change and effectively an abolition of the Section 21 procedure.  

It’s not an enormous shock but it has come a bit out of the blue in terms of timing. So what should you do? It’s just a proposal right now so there’s a lot of time to adjust and plan. If you fancy a deeper delve into what Rob D thinks of this, you can hear more on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob where they covered what the Section 21 ban would mean for landlords.

And we’re back with another Hub Extra resource. This week we have Workona - a tool if you’re one of those people who have multiple browser tabs open! It’s an extension for Chrome and is completely free - it allows you to arrange your tabs into different workspaces, so you could have one for personal, one for location research and one for official work duties. If you dive into one group, it hides all the others - a seriously great piece of kit to help you stay organised.

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1314 ASK182: What does the news about the Section 21 ban mean for landlords? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask182-what-does-the-news-about-the-section-21-ban Happy Tuesday! And welcome to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. As always, The Robs are on-hand to answer any property investment related question you’re dying to know. It’s an important one today, as Sarah from London is asking about Section 21. She’s seen the headlines (as we’re sure most of you have), and has seen that no fault evictions are likely to be banned in England. Sarah wants to know exactly what a Section 21 ban means for landlords and what impact this is likely to have. As you can imagine, this is a pretty big deal. If you missed the BBC headlines, you can sort that right out and read all about the no-fault eviction ban proposal here. If you weren’t aware already, a section 21 is a no-fault eviction procedure. As a landlord you can ask a tenant to leave your property at the end of their fixed contract or when they’re in a periodic tenancy without any reason. And because you don’t have to prove fault, this has been the quickest and most efficient way of evicting someone. So what now? Landlords still have options - and Rob D covers them all in detail on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. And even though Sarah didn’t ask for Rob D’s opinion, she’s going to get it - because we just couldn’t hold him back! Should landlords be panicking? And how much time do we have to prepare for this change? Sit back and hit play to find out! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK182: What does the news about the Section 21 ban mean for landlords? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy Tuesday! And welcome to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. As always, The Robs are on-hand to answer any property investment related question you’re dying to know. It’s an important one today, as Sarah from London is asking about Section 21. She’s seen the headlines (as we’re sure most of you have), and has seen that no fault evictions are likely to be banned in England. Sarah wants to know exactly what a Section 21 ban means for landlords and what impact this is likely to have. As you can imagine, this is a pretty big deal. If you missed the BBC headlines, you can sort that right out and read all about the no-fault eviction ban proposal here. If you weren’t aware already, a section 21 is a no-fault eviction procedure. As a landlord you can ask a tenant to leave your property at the end of their fixed contract or when they’re in a periodic tenancy without any reason. And because you don’t have to prove fault, this has been the quickest and most efficient way of evicting someone. So what now? Landlords still have options - and Rob D covers them all in detail on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. And even though Sarah didn’t ask for Rob D’s opinion, she’s going to get it - because we just couldn’t hold him back! Should landlords be panicking? And how much time do we have to prepare for this change? Sit back and hit play to find out! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Happy Tuesday! And welcome to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. As always, The Robs are on-hand to answer any property investment related question you’re dying to know.

It’s an important one today, as Sarah from London is asking about Section 21. She’s seen the headlines (as we’re sure most of you have), and has seen that no fault evictions are likely to be banned in England.

Sarah wants to know exactly what a Section 21 ban means for landlords and what impact this is likely to have.

As you can imagine, this is a pretty big deal. If you missed the BBC headlines, you can sort that right out and read all about the no-fault eviction ban proposal here.

If you weren’t aware already, a section 21 is a no-fault eviction procedure. As a landlord you can ask a tenant to leave your property at the end of their fixed contract or when they’re in a periodic tenancy without any reason. And because you don’t have to prove fault, this has been the quickest and most efficient way of evicting someone.

So what now?

Landlords still have options - and Rob D covers them all in detail on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

And even though Sarah didn’t ask for Rob D’s opinion, she’s going to get it - because we just couldn’t hold him back!

Should landlords be panicking? And how much time do we have to prepare for this change?

Sit back and hit play to find out!

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 435 TPP317: The buy-to-let towns you should be investing in https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp317-the-buy-to-let-towns-you-should-be-investin This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are unveiling the 5 buy-to-let property investment locations you should be keeping an eye on. The Robs have talked extensively about their buy-to-let hotspots of 2019, but where should property investors be looking outside the major cities? Sit back and listen as The Robs talk us through their top 5 buy-to-let towns you should be investing in: Warrington: What’s not to like? Connectivity is unrivalled - there are direct trains from London (taking just 1 hour, 45 minutes), it’s also perfectly placed between Manchester and Liverpool. The motorway networks are also great. Now, the town needs some work - but that’s what’s most exciting about this location. Listen as The Robs talk through the plans for Warrington and how you could take advantage of this. Doncaster: They’re doing some interesting things in this town - they’re savvy enough to turn their weaknesses into strengths. There are many positives for Doncaster, such as the road network, that have made this town ideal for logistics businesses which is bolstering the local economy. This is fast becoming a key buy-to-let town to watch in 2019. Preston: This is actually a city that’s snuck its way onto the list but we couldn’t ignore the prospects this location has. The Preston City Deal is set to transform this area: a £430 million investment will severely boost the economy and drive thousands of jobs here. Investment alone isn’t enough to drive Preston onto the list, so listen as The Robs talk us through some of the other reasons they’re so excited about this city. We’d say this is a very worthy contender if you’re scouting the top fundamental locations to invest in. Wakefield: Not only is Wakefield one of the most accessible places in the UK, it’s benefitted from the ripple effect of Leeds. The local economy is worth £6.5 billion - a real powerhouse of an area - and it’s a commuter hotspot for those working in Leeds which really sweetens the appeal. Crewe: One word: transport. More trains go through Crewe than any other station in England, highlighting just how well-connected it is to other towns and cities in the north, as well as London. Crewe is great now, but when the HS2 station arrives there, it’ll be a gamechanger for this area - London alone will be reachable in under an hour. Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds will also be under an hour, which is incredible. There are also many large-scale employers that have chosen Crewe as their homes, so listen as Rob & Rob talk through the several other reasons why this town deserves a place in their top 5 buy-to-let towns to invest in.   In the news this week, research shows that one buyer in six pulls out - is this more fuel for reforming the entire property buying process? We already know how bonkers the property buying process is in the UK, and this just demonstrates how broken the process actually is. If you take a look at the reasons, you’ll understand the frustrations that most vendors go through - 24% was because the buyer couldn’t raise the funds! Have a read through the article and let us know what you think over on our social channels.   And we’re back with another Hub Extra resource. Before you drift off, take a look at it. It’s called Build Your Stax: click here. Think of it as a Monopoly for investors. Rob & Rob were hooked, and it quickly outlines how your wealth can increase significantly when your tactics are right. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP317: The buy-to-let towns you should be investing in full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are unveiling the 5 buy-to-let property investment locations you should be keeping an eye on. The Robs have talked extensively about their buy-to-let hotspots of 2019, but where should property investors be looking outside the major cities? Sit back and listen as The Robs talk us through their top 5 buy-to-let towns you should be investing in: Warrington: What’s not to like? Connectivity is unrivalled - there are direct trains from London (taking just 1 hour, 45 minutes), it’s also perfectly placed between Manchester and Liverpool. The motorway networks are also great. Now, the town needs some work - but that’s what’s most exciting about this location. Listen as The Robs talk through the plans for Warrington and how you could take advantage of this. Doncaster: They’re doing some interesting things in this town - they’re savvy enough to turn their weaknesses into strengths. There are many positives for Doncaster, such as the road network, that have made this town ideal for logistics businesses which is bolstering the local economy. This is fast becoming a key buy-to-let town to watch in 2019. Preston: This is actually a city that’s snuck its way onto the list but we couldn’t ignore the prospects this location has. The Preston City Deal is set to transform this area: a £430 million investment will severely boost the economy and drive thousands of jobs here. Investment alone isn’t enough to drive Preston onto the list, so listen as The Robs talk us through some of the other reasons they’re so excited about this city. We’d say this is a very worthy contender if you’re scouting the top fundamental locations to invest in. Wakefield: Not only is Wakefield one of the most accessible places in the UK, it’s benefitted from the ripple effect of Leeds. The local economy is worth £6.5 billion - a real powerhouse of an area - and it’s a commuter hotspot for those working in Leeds which really sweetens the appeal. Crewe: One word: transport. More trains go through Crewe than any other station in England, highlighting just how well-connected it is to other towns and cities in the north, as well as London. Crewe is great now, but when the HS2 station arrives there, it’ll be a gamechanger for this area - London alone will be reachable in under an hour. Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds will also be under an hour, which is incredible. There are also many large-scale employers that have chosen Crewe as their homes, so listen as Rob & Rob talk through the several other reasons why this town deserves a place in their top 5 buy-to-let towns to invest in.   In the news this week, research shows that one buyer in six pulls out - is this more fuel for reforming the entire property buying process? We already know how bonkers the property buying process is in the UK, and this just demonstrates how broken the process actually is. If you take a look at the reasons, you’ll understand the frustrations that most vendors go through - 24% was because the buyer couldn’t raise the funds! Have a read through the article and let us know what you think over on our social channels.   And we’re back with another Hub Extra resource. Before you drift off, take a look at it. It’s called Build Your Stax: click here. Think of it as a Monopoly for investors. Rob & Rob were hooked, and it quickly outlines how your wealth can increase significantly when your tactics are right. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are unveiling the 5 buy-to-let property investment locations you should be keeping an eye on. The Robs have talked extensively about their buy-to-let hotspots of 2019, but where should property investors be looking outside the major cities?

Sit back and listen as The Robs talk us through their top 5 buy-to-let towns you should be investing in:

Warrington:

What’s not to like? Connectivity is unrivalled - there are direct trains from London (taking just 1 hour, 45 minutes), it’s also perfectly placed between Manchester and Liverpool. The motorway networks are also great.

Now, the town needs some work - but that’s what’s most exciting about this location. Listen as The Robs talk through the plans for Warrington and how you could take advantage of this.

Doncaster:

They’re doing some interesting things in this town - they’re savvy enough to turn their weaknesses into strengths. There are many positives for Doncaster, such as the road network, that have made this town ideal for logistics businesses which is bolstering the local economy. This is fast becoming a key buy-to-let town to watch in 2019.

Preston:

This is actually a city that’s snuck its way onto the list but we couldn’t ignore the prospects this location has. The Preston City Deal is set to transform this area: a £430 million investment will severely boost the economy and drive thousands of jobs here. Investment alone isn’t enough to drive Preston onto the list, so listen as The Robs talk us through some of the other reasons they’re so excited about this city. We’d say this is a very worthy contender if you’re scouting the top fundamental locations to invest in.

Wakefield:

Not only is Wakefield one of the most accessible places in the UK, it’s benefitted from the ripple effect of Leeds. The local economy is worth £6.5 billion - a real powerhouse of an area - and it’s a commuter hotspot for those working in Leeds which really sweetens the appeal.

Crewe:

One word: transport. More trains go through Crewe than any other station in England, highlighting just how well-connected it is to other towns and cities in the north, as well as London.

Crewe is great now, but when the HS2 station arrives there, it’ll be a gamechanger for this area - London alone will be reachable in under an hour. Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds will also be under an hour, which is incredible.

There are also many large-scale employers that have chosen Crewe as their homes, so listen as Rob & Rob talk through the several other reasons why this town deserves a place in their top 5 buy-to-let towns to invest in.

 

In the news this week, research shows that one buyer in six pulls out - is this more fuel for reforming the entire property buying process? We already know how bonkers the property buying process is in the UK, and this just demonstrates how broken the process actually is.

If you take a look at the reasons, you’ll understand the frustrations that most vendors go through - 24% was because the buyer couldn’t raise the funds! Have a read through the article and let us know what you think over on our social channels.

 

And we’re back with another Hub Extra resource. Before you drift off, take a look at it. It’s called Build Your Stax: click here. Think of it as a Monopoly for investors. Rob & Rob were hooked, and it quickly outlines how your wealth can increase significantly when your tactics are right.

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1095 ASK181: How do I find a hotspot? PLUS: What should I buy to achieve £4,000 per month? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask181-how-do-i-find-a-hotspot-plus-what-should-i Welcome to another Tuesday Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly dose of property advice about investment matters you care about the most. Our first question this week is from a listener who has recently discovered The Property Podcast and has been racing through the episodes to catch up to the present day. She wants to know what exactly makes a good area to invest in property and what research should she be doing to find these golden buy to let property locations. She’s discovered our list of 2019 property investment hotspots, but she wants to know how she can spot these areas herself. Rob B is quick to dive into one of the most important things when looking at property investment hotspots, and that’s fundamentals. Not just one or two of the boxes need to be ticked… they all need a huge tick in the box. Just having a few alone is simply not enough. There are a load of other ways to spot a property hotspot too - and Rob B shares a great tip for anyone who’s in the same position. There’s also a great podcast on using the ‘ripple effect’ to find the next buy to let property hotspot which is well worth a listen.   Our second question comes from an avid lover of The Property Podcast and she is half way through putting a plan together. She has over £400,000 to invest but isn’t sure on what property she should be investing in. She has a goal of generating £4,000 in rental income but wants advice from Rob & Rob on exactly what she should do and how many properties she should look to buy. Rob D wastes no time clearing up a few simple strategy principles that many investors tend to miss, focusing attention on the wrong things. If you have a fairly aggressive yield target like today’s listener, this is the episode for you. There’s some diamond advice here that you can take away and apply to your own property investment journey. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK181: How do I find a hotspot? PLUS: What should I buy to achieve £4,000 per month? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to another Tuesday Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly dose of property advice about investment matters you care about the most. Our first question this week is from a listener who has recently discovered The Property Podcast and has been racing through the episodes to catch up to the present day. She wants to know what exactly makes a good area to invest in property and what research should she be doing to find these golden buy to let property locations. She’s discovered our list of 2019 property investment hotspots, but she wants to know how she can spot these areas herself. Rob B is quick to dive into one of the most important things when looking at property investment hotspots, and that’s fundamentals. Not just one or two of the boxes need to be ticked… they all need a huge tick in the box. Just having a few alone is simply not enough. There are a load of other ways to spot a property hotspot too - and Rob B shares a great tip for anyone who’s in the same position. There’s also a great podcast on using the ‘ripple effect’ to find the next buy to let property hotspot which is well worth a listen.   Our second question comes from an avid lover of The Property Podcast and she is half way through putting a plan together. She has over £400,000 to invest but isn’t sure on what property she should be investing in. She has a goal of generating £4,000 in rental income but wants advice from Rob & Rob on exactly what she should do and how many properties she should look to buy. Rob D wastes no time clearing up a few simple strategy principles that many investors tend to miss, focusing attention on the wrong things. If you have a fairly aggressive yield target like today’s listener, this is the episode for you. There’s some diamond advice here that you can take away and apply to your own property investment journey. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to another Tuesday Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly dose of property advice about investment matters you care about the most.

Our first question this week is from a listener who has recently discovered The Property Podcast and has been racing through the episodes to catch up to the present day.

She wants to know what exactly makes a good area to invest in property and what research should she be doing to find these golden buy to let property locations. She’s discovered our list of 2019 property investment hotspots, but she wants to know how she can spot these areas herself.

Rob B is quick to dive into one of the most important things when looking at property investment hotspots, and that’s fundamentals. Not just one or two of the boxes need to be ticked… they all need a huge tick in the box. Just having a few alone is simply not enough.

There are a load of other ways to spot a property hotspot too - and Rob B shares a great tip for anyone who’s in the same position. There’s also a great podcast on using the ‘ripple effect’ to find the next buy to let property hotspot which is well worth a listen.

 

Our second question comes from an avid lover of The Property Podcast and she is half way through putting a plan together. She has over £400,000 to invest but isn’t sure on what property she should be investing in. She has a goal of generating £4,000 in rental income but wants advice from Rob & Rob on exactly what she should do and how many properties she should look to buy.

Rob D wastes no time clearing up a few simple strategy principles that many investors tend to miss, focusing attention on the wrong things. If you have a fairly aggressive yield target like today’s listener, this is the episode for you. There’s some diamond advice here that you can take away and apply to your own property investment journey.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 527 TPP316: The "smart money" secret trend revealed https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp316-the-smart-money-secret-trend-revealed This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving away some top secrets. Just a couple of decades ago, city centres were considered no-go places to live, and those who were deemed “successful” were the ones who escaped to the suburbs. How times have changed!   Now, city centre living has never been so popular. To throw a few stats out there, the population of central Birmingham has grown by 163% since the millennium and Liverpool has grown by a whopping 181%. In today’s episode, The Robs are answering a number of questions around this topic: What’s changing the sentiment of city living and are places like Manchester and Birmingham in danger of suffering loss of confidence like London is currently? As an investor, is this a trend you should be trying to take advantage of? Is this a short term trend? And is there a bubble that may burst? Tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out the answers to this ‘secret trend’. In the news this week, research shows that generation rent are wanting to live in city and town centres. This shouldn’t come as a real shock considering it’s the same generation that has practically been priced out of buying. But what was surprising was that 91% of them said that’s exactly where they want to live - certainly good news for both the high street and if you’re a landlord of city and town centre properties. Good news! If you’re a Property Hub Magazine subscriber, the next issue will be landing on your doorstep in the next few weeks. The cover story is about the UK’s return to urban living. So, if you’re not a subscriber, head on over to our website and subscribe to receive the next issue. Our Hub Extra resource this week is an attempt to get you out of the city and into the countryside, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful nature, wherever you are. Go Jauntly is the perfect app if you’re wanting to get out of the house and be at one with nature but you either have no idea where to go or you fancy trying somewhere new. Simply log into the app, click on your location and the app will bring up walks near you. So all you've got to do is pack up the car, get your walking boots on and enjoy the sights.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 TPP316: The "smart money" secret trend revealed full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving away some top secrets. Just a couple of decades ago, city centres were considered no-go places to live, and those who were deemed “successful” were the ones who escaped to the suburbs. How times have changed!   Now, city centre living has never been so popular. To throw a few stats out there, the population of central Birmingham has grown by 163% since the millennium and Liverpool has grown by a whopping 181%. In today’s episode, The Robs are answering a number of questions around this topic: What’s changing the sentiment of city living and are places like Manchester and Birmingham in danger of suffering loss of confidence like London is currently? As an investor, is this a trend you should be trying to take advantage of? Is this a short term trend? And is there a bubble that may burst? Tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out the answers to this ‘secret trend’. In the news this week, research shows that generation rent are wanting to live in city and town centres. This shouldn’t come as a real shock considering it’s the same generation that has practically been priced out of buying. But what was surprising was that 91% of them said that’s exactly where they want to live - certainly good news for both the high street and if you’re a landlord of city and town centre properties. Good news! If you’re a Property Hub Magazine subscriber, the next issue will be landing on your doorstep in the next few weeks. The cover story is about the UK’s return to urban living. So, if you’re not a subscriber, head on over to our website and subscribe to receive the next issue. Our Hub Extra resource this week is an attempt to get you out of the city and into the countryside, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful nature, wherever you are. Go Jauntly is the perfect app if you’re wanting to get out of the house and be at one with nature but you either have no idea where to go or you fancy trying somewhere new. Simply log into the app, click on your location and the app will bring up walks near you. So all you've got to do is pack up the car, get your walking boots on and enjoy the sights.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving away some top secrets.

Just a couple of decades ago, city centres were considered no-go places to live, and those who were deemed “successful” were the ones who escaped to the suburbs. How times have changed!  

Now, city centre living has never been so popular. To throw a few stats out there, the population of central Birmingham has grown by 163% since the millennium and Liverpool has grown by a whopping 181%.

In today’s episode, The Robs are answering a number of questions around this topic:

  • What’s changing the sentiment of city living and are places like Manchester and Birmingham in danger of suffering loss of confidence like London is currently?

  • As an investor, is this a trend you should be trying to take advantage of?

  • Is this a short term trend? And is there a bubble that may burst?

Tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out the answers to this ‘secret trend’.

In the news this week, research shows that generation rent are wanting to live in city and town centres. This shouldn’t come as a real shock considering it’s the same generation that has practically been priced out of buying. But what was surprising was that 91% of them said that’s exactly where they want to live - certainly good news for both the high street and if you’re a landlord of city and town centre properties.

Good news! If you’re a Property Hub Magazine subscriber, the next issue will be landing on your doorstep in the next few weeks. The cover story is about the UK’s return to urban living. So, if you’re not a subscriber, head on over to our website and subscribe to receive the next issue.

Our Hub Extra resource this week is an attempt to get you out of the city and into the countryside, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful nature, wherever you are.

Go Jauntly is the perfect app if you’re wanting to get out of the house and be at one with nature but you either have no idea where to go or you fancy trying somewhere new. Simply log into the app, click on your location and the app will bring up walks near you. So all you've got to do is pack up the car, get your walking boots on and enjoy the sights.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1287 ASK180: How should your own home fit with your investments? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask180-how-should-your-own-home-fit-with-your-inve This week on ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two Hubbers who have both asked questions on the same topic: how should your own home fit in with your investment plans? Without attempting to dish out life advice, The Robs answer Claire and Azar’s questions in the most informative way possible. Rob D points out one thing to remember: your home is your home and your investments are your investments. Sometimes they work in perfect harmony, and sometimes one takes priority over the other. From Rob B’s point of view, both Claire and Azar need to be very clear about what they want first and foremost. Each person's situation is different, what works for one person might not necessarily work for the other. Tune in to find out what The Robs think you should do if you’re undecided on buying your own home or buying an investment property. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0000 ASK180: How should your own home fit with your investments? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two Hubbers who have both asked questions on the same topic: how should your own home fit in with your investment plans? Without attempting to dish out life advice, The Robs answer Claire and Azar’s questions in the most informative way possible. Rob D points out one thing to remember: your home is your home and your investments are your investments. Sometimes they work in perfect harmony, and sometimes one takes priority over the other. From Rob B’s point of view, both Claire and Azar need to be very clear about what they want first and foremost. Each person's situation is different, what works for one person might not necessarily work for the other. Tune in to find out what The Robs think you should do if you’re undecided on buying your own home or buying an investment property. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two Hubbers who have both asked questions on the same topic: how should your own home fit in with your investment plans?

Without attempting to dish out life advice, The Robs answer Claire and Azar’s questions in the most informative way possible.

Rob D points out one thing to remember: your home is your home and your investments are your investments. Sometimes they work in perfect harmony, and sometimes one takes priority over the other.

From Rob B’s point of view, both Claire and Azar need to be very clear about what they want first and foremost. Each person's situation is different, what works for one person might not necessarily work for the other.

Tune in to find out what The Robs think you should do if you’re undecided on buying your own home or buying an investment property.



Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 468 TPP315: Painful lessons and expensive mistakes: stories from our first development https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp315-lessons-from-crewe-development This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are getting personal. Property development is no easy task, and this week The Robs open up about everything that’s gone wrong, and what lessons can be learnt.   If you’re an avid Property Podcast listener, you’ll know that the development in Crewe is the first site to come out of the ground for Property Hub Homes. While they’d have liked for the process to have been a walk in the park, sometimes things just don’t go to plan. And whilst the finished result looks pretty darn amazing (if we do say so ourselves! - Rob B has shared some pictures on Instagram) there’s been a steep learning curve for all involved. So if you’re interested in diving into the world of property development, this is the podcast episode for you. Tune in to hear all about why they chose Crewe, what process they followed and also to find out what went wrong... In the news this week, it appears that tenants can now sue their landlord directly if their home is unfit for human habitation. However it isn’t half as bad as it sounds, as Rob & Rob explain on the podcast. Plus, there’s a strong argument in saying that if your property is in such a bad condition, should you really be a landlord in the first place? So a lot of lessons are to be learnt from this week’s Property Podcast. And although things could have been done very differently and had a different outcome, The Robs firmly believe that ‘if you can dream it, you can do it - Walt Disney’. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP315: Painful lessons and expensive mistakes: stories from our first development full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are getting personal. Property development is no easy task, and this week The Robs open up about everything that’s gone wrong, and what lessons can be learnt.   If you’re an avid Property Podcast listener, you’ll know that the development in Crewe is the first site to come out of the ground for Property Hub Homes. While they’d have liked for the process to have been a walk in the park, sometimes things just don’t go to plan. And whilst the finished result looks pretty darn amazing (if we do say so ourselves! - Rob B has shared some pictures on Instagram) there’s been a steep learning curve for all involved. So if you’re interested in diving into the world of property development, this is the podcast episode for you. Tune in to hear all about why they chose Crewe, what process they followed and also to find out what went wrong... In the news this week, it appears that tenants can now sue their landlord directly if their home is unfit for human habitation. However it isn’t half as bad as it sounds, as Rob & Rob explain on the podcast. Plus, there’s a strong argument in saying that if your property is in such a bad condition, should you really be a landlord in the first place? So a lot of lessons are to be learnt from this week’s Property Podcast. And although things could have been done very differently and had a different outcome, The Robs firmly believe that ‘if you can dream it, you can do it - Walt Disney’. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are getting personal.

Property development is no easy task, and this week The Robs open up about everything that’s gone wrong, and what lessons can be learnt.  

If you’re an avid Property Podcast listener, you’ll know that the development in Crewe is the first site to come out of the ground for Property Hub Homes. While they’d have liked for the process to have been a walk in the park, sometimes things just don’t go to plan.

And whilst the finished result looks pretty darn amazing (if we do say so ourselves! - Rob B has shared some pictures on Instagram) there’s been a steep learning curve for all involved.

So if you’re interested in diving into the world of property development, this is the podcast episode for you. Tune in to hear all about why they chose Crewe, what process they followed and also to find out what went wrong...

In the news this week, it appears that tenants can now sue their landlord directly if their home is unfit for human habitation. However it isn’t half as bad as it sounds, as Rob & Rob explain on the podcast. Plus, there’s a strong argument in saying that if your property is in such a bad condition, should you really be a landlord in the first place?

So a lot of lessons are to be learnt from this week’s Property Podcast. And although things could have been done very differently and had a different outcome, The Robs firmly believe that ‘if you can dream it, you can do it - Walt Disney’.

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1948 ASK179: Is there an ideal time in the cycle to renovate your properties? PLUS: Should I invest in derelict properties? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask179-is-there-an-ideal-time-in-the-cycle-to-reno This week on ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another two cracking property questions from our listeners. First up we’ve got Andrew who is wanting to know if there is a particular point in the property cycle when it’s best to renovate your property? He’s wondering if there’s a key point where you can both minimise your costs whilst maximising your profit. Rob D explains that the prime times to renovate your property are early and late on in the cycle. When it comes to having the renovation work done, the best time is early in the cycle, ideally just after the crash when nobody else is going to be doing it. Whether you’re wanting to flip a property to sell or keep it as a long term investment, Rob D delves into the detail on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Second up we have Kiki. Kiki is wondering if derelict properties make a good investment? This isn’t a typical investment option and Rob B talks us through what a derelict house actually is and how people usually get their hands on them. If you’re after Rob B’s thoughts on derelict properties, this is the episode for you! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK179: Is there an ideal time in the cycle to renovate your properties? PLUS: Should I invest in derelict properties? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another two cracking property questions from our listeners. First up we’ve got Andrew who is wanting to know if there is a particular point in the property cycle when it’s best to renovate your property? He’s wondering if there’s a key point where you can both minimise your costs whilst maximising your profit. Rob D explains that the prime times to renovate your property are early and late on in the cycle. When it comes to having the renovation work done, the best time is early in the cycle, ideally just after the crash when nobody else is going to be doing it. Whether you’re wanting to flip a property to sell or keep it as a long term investment, Rob D delves into the detail on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Second up we have Kiki. Kiki is wondering if derelict properties make a good investment? This isn’t a typical investment option and Rob B talks us through what a derelict house actually is and how people usually get their hands on them. If you’re after Rob B’s thoughts on derelict properties, this is the episode for you! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another two cracking property questions from our listeners.

First up we’ve got Andrew who is wanting to know if there is a particular point in the property cycle when it’s best to renovate your property?

He’s wondering if there’s a key point where you can both minimise your costs whilst maximising your profit.

Rob D explains that the prime times to renovate your property are early and late on in the cycle. When it comes to having the renovation work done, the best time is early in the cycle, ideally just after the crash when nobody else is going to be doing it.

Whether you’re wanting to flip a property to sell or keep it as a long term investment, Rob D delves into the detail on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Second up we have Kiki. Kiki is wondering if derelict properties make a good investment?

This isn’t a typical investment option and Rob B talks us through what a derelict house actually is and how people usually get their hands on them. If you’re after Rob B’s thoughts on derelict properties, this is the episode for you!



Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 403 TPP314: Your top 10 Brexit questions answered https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp314-your-top-10-brexit-questions-answered This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are answering your top 10 Brexit questions. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking Brexit. Are we staying, are we going? Who knows! In episode 312we heard from some Hubbers who were determined to not let Brexit scupper their property investment plans, and Rob & Rob backed this up by sharing their thoughts on the current state of affairs. Since then, we’ve been inundated with your Brexit questions and this week, Rob & Rob tackle them head on. Tune in to find out: Will the market crash? Will prices go up or down? What effect will this have on owner/occupiers? How will Brexit affect the long term property market? What should I do next? And In the news this week, we have a bit of positivity for once! The Halifax House Price Index shows a huge property price increase of 5.9% in February - adding more than £13,000 to the average house price in just one month! Rob D is a bit dubious about the report, so tune in to find out what he has to say. In Hub Extra this week, The Robs are talking about something that you’ve possibly heard of before - and that’s Monzo. Monzo is an online bank account that gives you instant spending notifications, so no more waiting for those pending transactions to appear on your statement. Do you have a Monzo account? Get in touch and let us know what you think of it or, if you end up signing up to it, let us know how you find it.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP314: Your top 10 Brexit questions answered full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are answering your top 10 Brexit questions. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking Brexit. Are we staying, are we going? Who knows! In episode 312we heard from some Hubbers who were determined to not let Brexit scupper their property investment plans, and Rob & Rob backed this up by sharing their thoughts on the current state of affairs. Since then, we’ve been inundated with your Brexit questions and this week, Rob & Rob tackle them head on. Tune in to find out: Will the market crash? Will prices go up or down? What effect will this have on owner/occupiers? How will Brexit affect the long term property market? What should I do next? And In the news this week, we have a bit of positivity for once! The Halifax House Price Index shows a huge property price increase of 5.9% in February - adding more than £13,000 to the average house price in just one month! Rob D is a bit dubious about the report, so tune in to find out what he has to say. In Hub Extra this week, The Robs are talking about something that you’ve possibly heard of before - and that’s Monzo. Monzo is an online bank account that gives you instant spending notifications, so no more waiting for those pending transactions to appear on your statement. Do you have a Monzo account? Get in touch and let us know what you think of it or, if you end up signing up to it, let us know how you find it.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are answering your top 10 Brexit questions.

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking Brexit. Are we staying, are we going? Who knows!

In episode 312we heard from some Hubbers who were determined to not let Brexit scupper their property investment plans, and Rob & Rob backed this up by sharing their thoughts on the current state of affairs.

Since then, we’ve been inundated with your Brexit questions and this week, Rob & Rob tackle them head on.

Tune in to find out:

  1. Will the market crash?

  2. Will prices go up or down?

  3. What effect will this have on owner/occupiers?

  4. How will Brexit affect the long term property market?

  5. What should I do next?

And In the news this week, we have a bit of positivity for once! The Halifax House Price Index shows a huge property price increase of 5.9% in February - adding more than £13,000 to the average house price in just one month! Rob D is a bit dubious about the report, so tune in to find out what he has to say.

In Hub Extra this week, The Robs are talking about something that you’ve possibly heard of before - and that’s Monzo.

Monzo is an online bank account that gives you instant spending notifications, so no more waiting for those pending transactions to appear on your statement. Do you have a Monzo account? Get in touch and let us know what you think of it or, if you end up signing up to it, let us know how you find it.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1216 ASK178: Will Sheffield’s ripple effect extend to Doncaster? PLUS: Am I locked in if my property loses value? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask178-will-sheffield-s-ripple-effect-extend-to-do This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another two cracking property questions from listeners. First up we’ve got Scott who is a first time investor looking to purchase a property in Sheffield. Sheffield is a great option but he’s also looking at properties in Doncaster as they’re slightly cheaper. Naturally Scott’s question is whether Doncaster will experience any capital growth. The neighbouring city of Sheffield has been pegged as one of Rob & Robs hotspots for this year, but will Doncaster benefit from a knock on effect? With the amount of public and private investment being ploughed into the area, you may well think so.   Listen as Rob B gives his opinion and reiterates the importance of fundamentals when investing in property. The Robs covered this last monthso be sure to have a listen if you missed it. Our next question comes from Adam. After listening to the episode on leveraging, Adam wants to know what would happen if his property decreased in value and he lost his initial 25% deposit (therefore having no equity in the property). Would he be tied into his current mortgage product and unable to switch to a better product? Tune in to find out what the outcome is and what advice Rob D has for Adam... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK178: Will Sheffield’s ripple effect extend to Doncaster? PLUS: Am I locked in if my property loses value? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another two cracking property questions from listeners. First up we’ve got Scott who is a first time investor looking to purchase a property in Sheffield. Sheffield is a great option but he’s also looking at properties in Doncaster as they’re slightly cheaper. Naturally Scott’s question is whether Doncaster will experience any capital growth. The neighbouring city of Sheffield has been pegged as one of Rob & Robs hotspots for this year, but will Doncaster benefit from a knock on effect? With the amount of public and private investment being ploughed into the area, you may well think so.   Listen as Rob B gives his opinion and reiterates the importance of fundamentals when investing in property. The Robs covered this last monthso be sure to have a listen if you missed it. Our next question comes from Adam. After listening to the episode on leveraging, Adam wants to know what would happen if his property decreased in value and he lost his initial 25% deposit (therefore having no equity in the property). Would he be tied into his current mortgage product and unable to switch to a better product? Tune in to find out what the outcome is and what advice Rob D has for Adam... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another two cracking property questions from listeners.

First up we’ve got Scott who is a first time investor looking to purchase a property in Sheffield. Sheffield is a great option but he’s also looking at properties in Doncaster as they’re slightly cheaper. Naturally Scott’s question is whether Doncaster will experience any capital growth.

The neighbouring city of Sheffield has been pegged as one of Rob & Robs hotspots for this year, but will Doncaster benefit from a knock on effect? With the amount of public and private investment being ploughed into the area, you may well think so.  

Listen as Rob B gives his opinion and reiterates the importance of fundamentals when investing in property. The Robs covered this last monthso be sure to have a listen if you missed it.

Our next question comes from Adam. After listening to the episode on leveraging, Adam wants to know what would happen if his property decreased in value and he lost his initial 25% deposit (therefore having no equity in the property). Would he be tied into his current mortgage product and unable to switch to a better product?

Tune in to find out what the outcome is and what advice Rob D has for Adam...



Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 395 TPP313: Brexit and how to handle the mid-cycle wobble https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp313-brexit-and-how-to-handle-the-mid-cycle-wobb Everyone has gone a bit Brexit mad this week, so Rob & Rob are here to discuss what’s going on, how they feel about it and what you should be doing. If you tuned into The Property Podcast last week, you’ll have heard some of our Hubbers giving their views on Brexit.But today, it’s Rob & Robs turn to tell it like it is. Before they dig in, it’s worth taking a look at the media hype we’re dealing with right now:  UK property market at weakest since 2012 as Brexit takes toll UK property market at its weakest for six years, says Rics UK house prices take pre-Brexit hit, says Nationwide Brexit gloom to hit housing market into 2019, says RICS Birmingham and Manchester benefit from Brexit blues UK house prices make surprise 5.9% rise in February, Halifax says If you’re familiar with the 18-year property cycle (if not, you can learn more here) then you’ll know that we’re heading into the mid-cycle dip. And today The Robs will be sharing exactly where they think the market will head post-dip. So, if you fancy a bit more Brexit madness - tune into this week’s Property Podcast. We promise, it’s a good one! In the news this week, and sticking with the Brexit theme, the BBC have released an article explaining what the 7 possible outcomeswould be if the government was to get an extension on Brexit. What would each potential scenario mean? And whilst we’ve got you, make sure you sign up to become one of our Hubbers and receive our valuable (weekly) Hub Extra emails. Create your free account here. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP313: Brexit and how to handle the mid-cycle wobble full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Everyone has gone a bit Brexit mad this week, so Rob & Rob are here to discuss what’s going on, how they feel about it and what you should be doing. If you tuned into The Property Podcast last week, you’ll have heard some of our Hubbers giving their views on Brexit.But today, it’s Rob & Robs turn to tell it like it is. Before they dig in, it’s worth taking a look at the media hype we’re dealing with right now:  UK property market at weakest since 2012 as Brexit takes toll UK property market at its weakest for six years, says Rics UK house prices take pre-Brexit hit, says Nationwide Brexit gloom to hit housing market into 2019, says RICS Birmingham and Manchester benefit from Brexit blues UK house prices make surprise 5.9% rise in February, Halifax says If you’re familiar with the 18-year property cycle (if not, you can learn more here) then you’ll know that we’re heading into the mid-cycle dip. And today The Robs will be sharing exactly where they think the market will head post-dip. So, if you fancy a bit more Brexit madness - tune into this week’s Property Podcast. We promise, it’s a good one! In the news this week, and sticking with the Brexit theme, the BBC have released an article explaining what the 7 possible outcomeswould be if the government was to get an extension on Brexit. What would each potential scenario mean? And whilst we’ve got you, make sure you sign up to become one of our Hubbers and receive our valuable (weekly) Hub Extra emails. Create your free account here. We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Everyone has gone a bit Brexit mad this week, so Rob & Rob are here to discuss what’s going on, how they feel about it and what you should be doing.

If you tuned into The Property Podcast last week, you’ll have heard some of our Hubbers giving their views on Brexit.But today, it’s Rob & Robs turn to tell it like it is.

Before they dig in, it’s worth taking a look at the media hype we’re dealing with right now: 

UK property market at weakest since 2012 as Brexit takes toll

UK property market at its weakest for six years, says Rics

UK house prices take pre-Brexit hit, says Nationwide

Brexit gloom to hit housing market into 2019, says RICS

Birmingham and Manchester benefit from Brexit blues

UK house prices make surprise 5.9% rise in February, Halifax says

If you’re familiar with the 18-year property cycle (if not, you can learn more here) then you’ll know that we’re heading into the mid-cycle dip. And today The Robs will be sharing exactly where they think the market will head post-dip.

So, if you fancy a bit more Brexit madness - tune into this week’s Property Podcast. We promise, it’s a good one!

In the news this week, and sticking with the Brexit theme, the BBC have released an article explaining what the 7 possible outcomeswould be if the government was to get an extension on Brexit. What would each potential scenario mean?

And whilst we’ve got you, make sure you sign up to become one of our Hubbers and receive our valuable (weekly) Hub Extra emails. Create your free account here.

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.


If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1149 ASK177: Should I be worried about my off-plan purchase? PLUS: Is it crazy to buy a HMO as my first investment? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/seo-title-50-60-characters-ask177-should-i-be-worr On this week’s ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two very good questions that will definitely apply to you no matter where you are in your buy-to-let property investment journey. Our first question comes from Spencer in Bath. Spencer is wanting to know if he should keep his off-plan purchase or get rid of it. Due to the build being severely delayed and his 30% deposit not being protected, a few concerns have been raised. Rob B gives some insight on the potential reasons why a build might be delayed and offers some lessons to be learned for all investors, not just ones in similar situations. He also demonstrates how off-plan property has the potential to be the most profitable type of investment. You can learn more about off-plan property on our course over at Property Hub University. The second question comes from Adam who’s a new investor and has decided that yield is the most important factor to him. He’s wanting to know if a HMO for a first time investment purchase is a good idea. So is a HMO as a first investment a good choice? Or should Adam stick to a single investment option and play it safe, sticking to the normal strategy? Tune in to find out what advice Rob D has to offer... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 06:00:22 -0000 ASK177: Should I be worried about my off-plan purchase? PLUS: Is it crazy to buy a HMO as my first investment? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week’s ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two very good questions that will definitely apply to you no matter where you are in your buy-to-let property investment journey. Our first question comes from Spencer in Bath. Spencer is wanting to know if he should keep his off-plan purchase or get rid of it. Due to the build being severely delayed and his 30% deposit not being protected, a few concerns have been raised. Rob B gives some insight on the potential reasons why a build might be delayed and offers some lessons to be learned for all investors, not just ones in similar situations. He also demonstrates how off-plan property has the potential to be the most profitable type of investment. You can learn more about off-plan property on our course over at Property Hub University. The second question comes from Adam who’s a new investor and has decided that yield is the most important factor to him. He’s wanting to know if a HMO for a first time investment purchase is a good idea. So is a HMO as a first investment a good choice? Or should Adam stick to a single investment option and play it safe, sticking to the normal strategy? Tune in to find out what advice Rob D has to offer... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. On this week’s ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two very good questions that will definitely apply to you no matter where you are in your buy-to-let property investment journey.

Our first question comes from Spencer in Bath. Spencer is wanting to know if he should keep his off-plan purchase or get rid of it. Due to the build being severely delayed and his 30% deposit not being protected, a few concerns have been raised.

Rob B gives some insight on the potential reasons why a build might be delayed and offers some lessons to be learned for all investors, not just ones in similar situations.

He also demonstrates how off-plan property has the potential to be the most profitable type of investment. You can learn more about off-plan property on our course over at Property Hub University.

The second question comes from Adam who’s a new investor and has decided that yield is the most important factor to him. He’s wanting to know if a HMO for a first time investment purchase is a good idea.

So is a HMO as a first investment a good choice? Or should Adam stick to a single investment option and play it safe, sticking to the normal strategy?

Tune in to find out what advice Rob D has to offer...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

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]]> 598 TPP312: Real life investors talk Brexit https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp312-real-life-investors-talk-brexit This week on The Property Podcast we’re discussing a topic that everyone has an opinion on - and we’ve got opinions from multiple property investors. We’re talking Brexit! We’ll be talking to Sarah, Iain and Steve who are all keen to share their thoughts on the current biggest political topic. First up is Sarah, who has been refurbishing and flipping properties in Sheffield. She hates the ‘B’ word but it’s the uncertainty of it all that concerns her. She tells us how the Sheffield market is currently performing. Next is Iain from the South East who has been dabbling in all kinds of property developments. He thinks that this is a prime time to be investing in property and is feeling pretty optimistic. Lastly we have Steve. Steve has been working on vanilla buy-to-lets over the past five years. He’s a firm believer that if you’ve got the deposit sat in the bank now, you definitely should invest it. He bought his last buy to let property six months ago but wishes he’d held on a bit longer to get a potentially better deal. Tune in to listen to this much debated Brexit topic and don’t miss next week where The Robs go hell for leather on what they think of it. In the news this week there’s been a great little update for landlords as landlord checks are potentially due to be bannedas it’s been identified as a potential breach of human rights. It’s not in place just yet, so in the meantime you do still need to carry out these checks. Also, sticking with the Brexit theme, according to an article in the BBC, struggling towns are set to receive a £1.6 billion boost post Brexit. Just have a listen to how much this ruffles Rob B’s feathers! Our Hub Extra this week is something similar to one we mentioned a few weeks ago. Braveis a web browser tool which has an ad blocker and tracker built into it which means makes surfing the internet both safer and faster. It might take you half an hour to get set up but it’s sure to make an impact.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:00:56 -0000 TPP312: Real life investors talk Brexit full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on The Property Podcast we’re discussing a topic that everyone has an opinion on - and we’ve got opinions from multiple property investors. We’re talking Brexit! We’ll be talking to Sarah, Iain and Steve who are all keen to share their thoughts on the current biggest political topic. First up is Sarah, who has been refurbishing and flipping properties in Sheffield. She hates the ‘B’ word but it’s the uncertainty of it all that concerns her. She tells us how the Sheffield market is currently performing. Next is Iain from the South East who has been dabbling in all kinds of property developments. He thinks that this is a prime time to be investing in property and is feeling pretty optimistic. Lastly we have Steve. Steve has been working on vanilla buy-to-lets over the past five years. He’s a firm believer that if you’ve got the deposit sat in the bank now, you definitely should invest it. He bought his last buy to let property six months ago but wishes he’d held on a bit longer to get a potentially better deal. Tune in to listen to this much debated Brexit topic and don’t miss next week where The Robs go hell for leather on what they think of it. In the news this week there’s been a great little update for landlords as landlord checks are potentially due to be bannedas it’s been identified as a potential breach of human rights. It’s not in place just yet, so in the meantime you do still need to carry out these checks. Also, sticking with the Brexit theme, according to an article in the BBC, struggling towns are set to receive a £1.6 billion boost post Brexit. Just have a listen to how much this ruffles Rob B’s feathers! Our Hub Extra this week is something similar to one we mentioned a few weeks ago. Braveis a web browser tool which has an ad blocker and tracker built into it which means makes surfing the internet both safer and faster. It might take you half an hour to get set up but it’s sure to make an impact.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on The Property Podcast we’re discussing a topic that everyone has an opinion on - and we’ve got opinions from multiple property investors. We’re talking Brexit!

We’ll be talking to Sarah, Iain and Steve who are all keen to share their thoughts on the current biggest political topic.

First up is Sarah, who has been refurbishing and flipping properties in Sheffield. She hates the ‘B’ word but it’s the uncertainty of it all that concerns her. She tells us how the Sheffield market is currently performing.

Next is Iain from the South East who has been dabbling in all kinds of property developments. He thinks that this is a prime time to be investing in property and is feeling pretty optimistic.

Lastly we have Steve. Steve has been working on vanilla buy-to-lets over the past five years. He’s a firm believer that if you’ve got the deposit sat in the bank now, you definitely should invest it. He bought his last buy to let property six months ago but wishes he’d held on a bit longer to get a potentially better deal.

Tune in to listen to this much debated Brexit topic and don’t miss next week where The Robs go hell for leather on what they think of it.

In the news this week there’s been a great little update for landlords as landlord checks are potentially due to be bannedas it’s been identified as a potential breach of human rights. It’s not in place just yet, so in the meantime you do still need to carry out these checks.

Also, sticking with the Brexit theme, according to an article in the BBC, struggling towns are set to receive a £1.6 billion boost post Brexit. Just have a listen to how much this ruffles Rob B’s feathers!

Our Hub Extra this week is something similar to one we mentioned a few weeks ago. Braveis a web browser tool which has an ad blocker and tracker built into it which means makes surfing the internet both safer and faster. It might take you half an hour to get set up but it’s sure to make an impact.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1256 Ask176: How do I raise the money to invest in property? PLUS: Is the limited company mortgage market going to disappear? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask176-how-do-i-raise-the-money-to-invest-in-prope This week on ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two listeners who are questioning mortgage products and funding buy-to-let properties. First up we’ve got Jay who is wanting some tips on how to raise the initial cash required for investing in buy to let property. Rob D starts off by pointing out the difference between making money and growing money. Although property can be tailored to both, it is more suitable to the latter. But how do you benefit from either of the methods mentioned by Rob D and how do you make it happen? Next up we’ve got Helen who wants to know if the limited company mortgage market is going to disappear after a conversation she had with her mortgage broker. Rob B pulls no punches with this one. Did you know 80% of the buy-to-let market is made up of limited company mortgages? Listen as Rob B tells it like it is.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Mar 2019 06:00:35 -0000 Ask176: How do I raise the money to invest in property? PLUS: Is the limited company mortgage market going to disappear? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two listeners who are questioning mortgage products and funding buy-to-let properties. First up we’ve got Jay who is wanting some tips on how to raise the initial cash required for investing in buy to let property. Rob D starts off by pointing out the difference between making money and growing money. Although property can be tailored to both, it is more suitable to the latter. But how do you benefit from either of the methods mentioned by Rob D and how do you make it happen? Next up we’ve got Helen who wants to know if the limited company mortgage market is going to disappear after a conversation she had with her mortgage broker. Rob B pulls no punches with this one. Did you know 80% of the buy-to-let market is made up of limited company mortgages? Listen as Rob B tells it like it is.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two listeners who are questioning mortgage products and funding buy-to-let properties.

First up we’ve got Jay who is wanting some tips on how to raise the initial cash required for investing in buy to let property.

Rob D starts off by pointing out the difference between making money and growing money. Although property can be tailored to both, it is more suitable to the latter.

But how do you benefit from either of the methods mentioned by Rob D and how do you make it happen?

Next up we’ve got Helen who wants to know if the limited company mortgage market is going to disappear after a conversation she had with her mortgage broker.

Rob B pulls no punches with this one. Did you know 80% of the buy-to-let market is made up of limited company mortgages? Listen as Rob B tells it like it is.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 624 TPP311: What type of property investor are you? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp311-what-type-of-property-investor-are-you It’s the last episode of ‘Fundamentals February!’ In this week’s Fundamentals February podcast episode, it’s all about YOU. The Robs are giving you the tools to help you discover what type of investor you are, and what you can do with that knowledge. When trying to figure out where you want to be going, you need to know who you are, what your situation is and what you want to achieve. You need to have goals! The Robs reiterate how important goals are and why they’re a necessity in becoming a successful property investor. Discovering what type of property investor you are will help you determine your strategy - how you’re going to achieve your goals and stay on the right track. All of this (and much more) is covered in today’s Property Podcast and it’s a really vital episode. So give it a listen and let us know what you think. We have some great news to give you too - Property Hub Meetups are back in 2 weeks time! To find out where your nearest one is, head over to our events page. And in the news this week, Phil Spencer is clearly a listener of the Property Podcast. He’s been discussing the dreaded topic that is Brexit and been echoing what The Robs have been saying for months… that the main impact of Brexit has already happened. Maybe he’s after a slot on the podcast… who knows. For our Hub Extra this week Rob D has discovered a little tool that’s going to up your Netflix watching level. Netflix classic is a chrome extension that gets rid of everything that Netflix wants you to watch by suggesting it at the top of the screen. So you can get back to watching what you want and get suggestions based on what you’ve already watched. Happy binge watching.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:00:58 -0000 TPP311: What type of property investor are you? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the last episode of ‘Fundamentals February!’ In this week’s Fundamentals February podcast episode, it’s all about YOU. The Robs are giving you the tools to help you discover what type of investor you are, and what you can do with that knowledge. When trying to figure out where you want to be going, you need to know who you are, what your situation is and what you want to achieve. You need to have goals! The Robs reiterate how important goals are and why they’re a necessity in becoming a successful property investor. Discovering what type of property investor you are will help you determine your strategy - how you’re going to achieve your goals and stay on the right track. All of this (and much more) is covered in today’s Property Podcast and it’s a really vital episode. So give it a listen and let us know what you think. We have some great news to give you too - Property Hub Meetups are back in 2 weeks time! To find out where your nearest one is, head over to our events page. And in the news this week, Phil Spencer is clearly a listener of the Property Podcast. He’s been discussing the dreaded topic that is Brexit and been echoing what The Robs have been saying for months… that the main impact of Brexit has already happened. Maybe he’s after a slot on the podcast… who knows. For our Hub Extra this week Rob D has discovered a little tool that’s going to up your Netflix watching level. Netflix classic is a chrome extension that gets rid of everything that Netflix wants you to watch by suggesting it at the top of the screen. So you can get back to watching what you want and get suggestions based on what you’ve already watched. Happy binge watching.   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s the last episode of ‘Fundamentals February!’

In this week’s Fundamentals February podcast episode, it’s all about YOU.

The Robs are giving you the tools to help you discover what type of investor you are, and what you can do with that knowledge.

When trying to figure out where you want to be going, you need to know who you are, what your situation is and what you want to achieve. You need to have goals!

The Robs reiterate how important goals are and why they’re a necessity in becoming a successful property investor.

Discovering what type of property investor you are will help you determine your strategy - how you’re going to achieve your goals and stay on the right track.

All of this (and much more) is covered in today’s Property Podcast and it’s a really vital episode. So give it a listen and let us know what you think.

We have some great news to give you too - Property Hub Meetups are back in 2 weeks time! To find out where your nearest one is, head over to our events page.

And in the news this week, Phil Spencer is clearly a listener of the Property Podcast. He’s been discussing the dreaded topic that is Brexit and been echoing what The Robs have been saying for months… that the main impact of Brexit has already happened. Maybe he’s after a slot on the podcast… who knows.

For our Hub Extra this week Rob D has discovered a little tool that’s going to up your Netflix watching level. Netflix classic is a chrome extension that gets rid of everything that Netflix wants you to watch by suggesting it at the top of the screen. So you can get back to watching what you want and get suggestions based on what you’ve already watched. Happy binge watching.

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1277 Ask175: Is this flat a good investment for me? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask175-is-this-flat-a-good-investment-for-me On this week’s ask Rob & Rob we’ve got a bit of a cheeky person who’s jumped the que. Our very own podcast Dan has a burning question for the Rob’s and they just couldn’t not share it. Dan Has recently reached his cashflow goals and wants to change his strategy. He’s now looking more towards a property for the capital growth factor, rather than refurbishing a property and releasing the equity. A number of people may be in this situation and are looking how best to add to their portfolio. But what do Rob & Rob think of this 2-bed apartment in Stockport? Have a listen to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 06:00:26 -0000 Ask175: Is this flat a good investment for me? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week’s ask Rob & Rob we’ve got a bit of a cheeky person who’s jumped the que. Our very own podcast Dan has a burning question for the Rob’s and they just couldn’t not share it. Dan Has recently reached his cashflow goals and wants to change his strategy. He’s now looking more towards a property for the capital growth factor, rather than refurbishing a property and releasing the equity. A number of people may be in this situation and are looking how best to add to their portfolio. But what do Rob & Rob think of this 2-bed apartment in Stockport? Have a listen to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. On this week’s ask Rob & Rob we’ve got a bit of a cheeky person who’s jumped the que.

Our very own podcast Dan has a burning question for the Rob’s and they just couldn’t not share it.

Dan Has recently reached his cashflow goals and wants to change his strategy. He’s now looking more towards a property for the capital growth factor, rather than refurbishing a property and releasing the equity.

A number of people may be in this situation and are looking how best to add to their portfolio.

But what do Rob & Rob think of this 2-bed apartment in Stockport? Have a listen to find out...

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 339 TPP310: The real reasons why property goes up in value https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp310-the-real-reasons-why-property-goes-up-in-va This week The Robs are continuing with ‘Fundamentals February’. They’ve already covered leverage and inflation, but today they’re discussing the real reasonswhy property goes up in value. It’s a topic that many people brush over because they think it ‘just happens’. But this is where the majority get it wrong. In this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob will help you understand house price increases and explain how you can use it to your advantage. The 18-year property cycle is also a large aspect in this week’s episode. So why not put your knowledge to the test and take part in ourfree property cycle course? The Robs also announce some very exciting news. Yes - Property Hub Meetups are back! To find out where your nearest one is, head over to our events page. In the news this week, Your Move announced that they will be closing 124 Reeds Rains branchesin order to boost profits. Rob B has said it for years, but could this really be the start of the death of the high street agent?   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 06:00:59 -0000 TPP310: The real reasons why property goes up in value full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week The Robs are continuing with ‘Fundamentals February’. They’ve already covered leverage and inflation, but today they’re discussing the real reasonswhy property goes up in value. It’s a topic that many people brush over because they think it ‘just happens’. But this is where the majority get it wrong. In this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob will help you understand house price increases and explain how you can use it to your advantage. The 18-year property cycle is also a large aspect in this week’s episode. So why not put your knowledge to the test and take part in ourfree property cycle course? The Robs also announce some very exciting news. Yes - Property Hub Meetups are back! To find out where your nearest one is, head over to our events page. In the news this week, Your Move announced that they will be closing 124 Reeds Rains branchesin order to boost profits. Rob B has said it for years, but could this really be the start of the death of the high street agent?   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week The Robs are continuing with ‘Fundamentals February’.

They’ve already covered leverage and inflation, but today they’re discussing the real reasonswhy property goes up in value.

It’s a topic that many people brush over because they think it ‘just happens’. But this is where the majority get it wrong.

In this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob will help you understand house price increases and explain how you can use it to your advantage.

The 18-year property cycle is also a large aspect in this week’s episode. So why not put your knowledge to the test and take part in ourfree property cycle course?

The Robs also announce some very exciting news. Yes - Property Hub Meetups are back! To find out where your nearest one is, head over to our events page.

In the news this week, Your Move announced that they will be closing 124 Reeds Rains branchesin order to boost profits. Rob B has said it for years, but could this really be the start of the death of the high street agent?

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1465 ASK174: Why are these Liverpool flats so cheap? PLUS: How do I avoid becoming a mortgage prisoner? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask174-why-are-these-liverpool-flats-so-cheap-plus This week on Ask Rob & Rob, you’re in for a whole load of cracking advice off the back of two great questions from avid Property Podcast listeners, Wilson and Val. First up we have Wilson who’s keen to ask Rob B a question about a location that’s very close to his heart - Liverpool! Wilson has noticed that certain property prices in Liverpool have dropped in value since they sold back in 2007. Naturally, Wilson wants to know if the next phase of the property cycle is likely to improve these prices. Without being too biased, Rob B admits that Liverpool is massively underpriced at the minute, one of the main reasons The Robs pegged it as one of their 2019 property investment hotspots. But he offers some sound advice on thorough due diligence when looking at less popular areas and what to expect. If you’re looking for a great location to invest in this year, this is a great podcast listen for you! The second question this week comes from Val who is concerned about falling into the trap of becoming a mortgage prisoner. Listen as Rob D takes charge, reiterating some basic points that were covered in episode 308 of the Property Podcaston getting a mortgage. Why should Val stick to a 75% loan to value mortgage? What other actions would The Robs recommend Val take to avoid being a mortgage prisoner? Hit play to find out. If this week’s property investment knowledge bombs weren’t enough for you, head over to the Property Hub Universityand take part in the free online courses we have available. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 06:00:46 -0000 ASK174: Why are these Liverpool flats so cheap? PLUS: How do I avoid becoming a mortgage prisoner? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, you’re in for a whole load of cracking advice off the back of two great questions from avid Property Podcast listeners, Wilson and Val. First up we have Wilson who’s keen to ask Rob B a question about a location that’s very close to his heart - Liverpool! Wilson has noticed that certain property prices in Liverpool have dropped in value since they sold back in 2007. Naturally, Wilson wants to know if the next phase of the property cycle is likely to improve these prices. Without being too biased, Rob B admits that Liverpool is massively underpriced at the minute, one of the main reasons The Robs pegged it as one of their 2019 property investment hotspots. But he offers some sound advice on thorough due diligence when looking at less popular areas and what to expect. If you’re looking for a great location to invest in this year, this is a great podcast listen for you! The second question this week comes from Val who is concerned about falling into the trap of becoming a mortgage prisoner. Listen as Rob D takes charge, reiterating some basic points that were covered in episode 308 of the Property Podcaston getting a mortgage. Why should Val stick to a 75% loan to value mortgage? What other actions would The Robs recommend Val take to avoid being a mortgage prisoner? Hit play to find out. If this week’s property investment knowledge bombs weren’t enough for you, head over to the Property Hub Universityand take part in the free online courses we have available. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, you’re in for a whole load of cracking advice off the back of two great questions from avid Property Podcast listeners, Wilson and Val.

First up we have Wilson who’s keen to ask Rob B a question about a location that’s very close to his heart - Liverpool! Wilson has noticed that certain property prices in Liverpool have dropped in value since they sold back in 2007.

Naturally, Wilson wants to know if the next phase of the property cycle is likely to improve these prices.

Without being too biased, Rob B admits that Liverpool is massively underpriced at the minute, one of the main reasons The Robs pegged it as one of their 2019 property investment hotspots. But he offers some sound advice on thorough due diligence when looking at less popular areas and what to expect. If you’re looking for a great location to invest in this year, this is a great podcast listen for you!

The second question this week comes from Val who is concerned about falling into the trap of becoming a mortgage prisoner.

Listen as Rob D takes charge, reiterating some basic points that were covered in episode 308 of the Property Podcaston getting a mortgage.

Why should Val stick to a 75% loan to value mortgage? What other actions would The Robs recommend Val take to avoid being a mortgage prisoner? Hit play to find out.

If this week’s property investment knowledge bombs weren’t enough for you, head over to the Property Hub Universityand take part in the free online courses we have available.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 577 TPP309: Inflation: The hidden force that will build – or destroy – your wealth https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp309-inflation-the-hidden-force-that-will-build Rob & Rob are back this week with part 2 of ‘Fundamentals February’ and this week they’re discussing the crucial topic of inflation. The Robs have talked about inflation in the past, but it’s still a topic that gets overlooked regularly. Today they’re going to prove why inflation is one of the most important parts of the property process. In this week’s episode The Robs discuss: What is inflation? How does it work? How can it affect you? Ultimately, inflation can either make you very rich if you adapt with it, or, if you choose to do nothing, it could break you. Year-to-year you barely notice, but over time it’s huge! So, now you might be thinking: Why does it happen? What does it mean for you? Tune in and all will be revealed. You’ll want a pen and paper to hand for this one. In the news this week, the government have been a busy lot! We’ve got a triple whammy of announcements: Electrical checks are now mandatory every 5 years Landlords now have to be a part of a redress scheme Only 1 in 10 landlords have their property fully managed   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 06:00:45 -0000 TPP309: Inflation: The hidden force that will build – or destroy – your wealth full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob are back this week with part 2 of ‘Fundamentals February’ and this week they’re discussing the crucial topic of inflation. The Robs have talked about inflation in the past, but it’s still a topic that gets overlooked regularly. Today they’re going to prove why inflation is one of the most important parts of the property process. In this week’s episode The Robs discuss: What is inflation? How does it work? How can it affect you? Ultimately, inflation can either make you very rich if you adapt with it, or, if you choose to do nothing, it could break you. Year-to-year you barely notice, but over time it’s huge! So, now you might be thinking: Why does it happen? What does it mean for you? Tune in and all will be revealed. You’ll want a pen and paper to hand for this one. In the news this week, the government have been a busy lot! We’ve got a triple whammy of announcements: Electrical checks are now mandatory every 5 years Landlords now have to be a part of a redress scheme Only 1 in 10 landlords have their property fully managed   We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob are back this week with part 2 of ‘Fundamentals February’ and this week they’re discussing the crucial topic of inflation.

The Robs have talked about inflation in the past, but it’s still a topic that gets overlooked regularly. Today they’re going to prove why inflation is one of the most important parts of the property process.

In this week’s episode The Robs discuss:

  • What is inflation?
  • How does it work?
  • How can it affect you?

Ultimately, inflation can either make you very rich if you adapt with it, or, if you choose to do nothing, it could break you. Year-to-year you barely notice, but over time it’s huge!

So, now you might be thinking:

  • Why does it happen?
  • What does it mean for you?

Tune in and all will be revealed. You’ll want a pen and paper to hand for this one.

In the news this week, the government have been a busy lot! We’ve got a triple whammy of announcements:

  1. Electrical checks are now mandatory every 5 years
  2. Landlords now have to be a part of a redress scheme
  3. Only 1 in 10 landlords have their property fully managed

 

We’d love to hear what you think of this week’s Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1620 ASK173: How badly could a Labour government affect landlords? PLUS: How do I extract equity from my off-plan gains? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask173-how-badly-could-a-labour-government-affect This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got Ben who phoned in to ask The Rob’s two cracking questions! Ben starts with a controversial property question asking if a Labour majority government would have a negative effect on landlords? Politics can be a touchy subject for most, so listen as Rob B treads carefully to provide a neutral and informative answer. The silver lining that Rob D so kindly pointed out is that whatever happens, it won’t be forever. Ben’s second question was: what’s the quickest way to release equity from an off-plan investment? Is there such a thing as a quick equity extract? Or should Ben be in it for the long haul? Listen as Rob D tackles this property question head-on. If you’re wanting to learn more about off-plan property, head over to the Property Hub University and take part in the off-plan property course. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:00:25 -0000 ASK173: How badly could a Labour government affect landlords? PLUS: How do I extract equity from my off-plan gains? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got Ben who phoned in to ask The Rob’s two cracking questions! Ben starts with a controversial property question asking if a Labour majority government would have a negative effect on landlords? Politics can be a touchy subject for most, so listen as Rob B treads carefully to provide a neutral and informative answer. The silver lining that Rob D so kindly pointed out is that whatever happens, it won’t be forever. Ben’s second question was: what’s the quickest way to release equity from an off-plan investment? Is there such a thing as a quick equity extract? Or should Ben be in it for the long haul? Listen as Rob D tackles this property question head-on. If you’re wanting to learn more about off-plan property, head over to the Property Hub University and take part in the off-plan property course. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got Ben who phoned in to ask The Rob’s two cracking questions!

Ben starts with a controversial property question asking if a Labour majority government would have a negative effect on landlords? Politics can be a touchy subject for most, so listen as Rob B treads carefully to provide a neutral and informative answer.

The silver lining that Rob D so kindly pointed out is that whatever happens, it won’t be forever.

Ben’s second question was: what’s the quickest way to release equity from an off-plan investment?

Is there such a thing as a quick equity extract? Or should Ben be in it for the long haul? Listen as Rob D tackles this property question head-on.

If you’re wanting to learn more about off-plan property, head over to the Property Hub University and take part in the off-plan property course.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 526 TPP308: Leverage: A property investor’s secret weapon https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp-308-leverage-a-property-investor-s-secret-weap This month we’re bringing you ‘Fundamentals February’, and Rob & Rob are kick starting it with the ever popular topic of leveraging. If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast for quite some time, you’ll have heard The Rob’s discuss the power of leveraging on a number of occasions. But that doesn’t mean you should skip over this one. Whether you’re a new or experienced buy to let property investor, today’s Property Podcast is going to help you understand how you can use leverage to your advantage. Many successful investors have built their portfolios using this powerful method and accelerated their income. Today’s Property Podcast episode will cover: What is leverage? Why people use leveraging What effect does it have? How can leverage benefit you? As always, The Robs also chat about a headline that’s grabbed their attention this week: Lenders cut mortgage rates to give a kick-start to 2019. A pretty well-timed article considering the subject of today’s podcast. There’s also the referral fee ban, which now finally has a date - but what does this mean for property investors? Hit the play button to find out more. We’d love to hear what you think of our big news over on over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:24:23 -0000 TPP308: Leverage: A property investor’s secret weapon full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This month we’re bringing you ‘Fundamentals February’, and Rob & Rob are kick starting it with the ever popular topic of leveraging. If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast for quite some time, you’ll have heard The Rob’s discuss the power of leveraging on a number of occasions. But that doesn’t mean you should skip over this one. Whether you’re a new or experienced buy to let property investor, today’s Property Podcast is going to help you understand how you can use leverage to your advantage. Many successful investors have built their portfolios using this powerful method and accelerated their income. Today’s Property Podcast episode will cover: What is leverage? Why people use leveraging What effect does it have? How can leverage benefit you? As always, The Robs also chat about a headline that’s grabbed their attention this week: Lenders cut mortgage rates to give a kick-start to 2019. A pretty well-timed article considering the subject of today’s podcast. There’s also the referral fee ban, which now finally has a date - but what does this mean for property investors? Hit the play button to find out more. We’d love to hear what you think of our big news over on over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This month we’re bringing you ‘Fundamentals February’, and Rob & Rob are kick starting it with the ever popular topic of leveraging.

If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast for quite some time, you’ll have heard The Rob’s discuss the power of leveraging on a number of occasions. But that doesn’t mean you should skip over this one.

Whether you’re a new or experienced buy to let property investor, today’s Property Podcast is going to help you understand how you can use leverage to your advantage. Many successful investors have built their portfolios using this powerful method and accelerated their income.

Today’s Property Podcast episode will cover:

  • What is leverage?
  • Why people use leveraging
  • What effect does it have?
  • How can leverage benefit you?

As always, The Robs also chat about a headline that’s grabbed their attention this week: Lenders cut mortgage rates to give a kick-start to 2019.

A pretty well-timed article considering the subject of today’s podcast.

There’s also the referral fee ban, which now finally has a date - but what does this mean for property investors? Hit the play button to find out more.

We’d love to hear what you think of our big news over on over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1606 ASK172: I’m retired – should I still use leverage? PLUS: Is the bank telling me the truth? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask172-i-m-retired-should-i-still-use-leverage-plu On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob we have Pat who’s got in touch wanting to know if he should still use leverage now that he’s retired, or use his savings to buy more buy to let property outright. Pat already has two buy to let properties and is wanting to increase his cash flow but doesn’t need the rental income to live on.  Second up we've got Natasha who has a residential property with a consent to let from her mortgage provider.   She’s now wanting to remortgage but oddly the bank is now telling her "no". She wants to know what Rob & Rob would do. If you’ve been wondering if it’s best to buy investment property with cash or a mortgage, or have been having issues with your mortgage provider, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:56:37 -0000 ASK172: I’m retired – should I still use leverage? PLUS: Is the bank telling me the truth? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob we have Pat who’s got in touch wanting to know if he should still use leverage now that he’s retired, or use his savings to buy more buy to let property outright. Pat already has two buy to let properties and is wanting to increase his cash flow but doesn’t need the rental income to live on.  Second up we've got Natasha who has a residential property with a consent to let from her mortgage provider.   She’s now wanting to remortgage but oddly the bank is now telling her "no". She wants to know what Rob & Rob would do. If you’ve been wondering if it’s best to buy investment property with cash or a mortgage, or have been having issues with your mortgage provider, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob we have Pat who’s got in touch wanting to know if he should still use leverage now that he’s retired, or use his savings to buy more buy to let property outright.

Pat already has two buy to let properties and is wanting to increase his cash flow but doesn’t need the rental income to live on. 

Second up we've got Natasha who has a residential property with a consent to let from her mortgage provider.  

She’s now wanting to remortgage but oddly the bank is now telling her "no". She wants to know what Rob & Rob would do.

If you’ve been wondering if it’s best to buy investment property with cash or a mortgage, or have been having issues with your mortgage provider, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to.

Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 632 TPP307: The Property Hub is dead...long live Property Hub! https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp307-the-property-hub-is-dead-long-live-property The time has finally come. We’re finally letting the cat out the bag and telling you our big news!   If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast over the past few weeks, you’ll have heard Rob & Rob banging on about something exciting that the team has been working on for well over 12 months. And now… it’s time for The Robs to spill the beans.   The Property Hub is dead, and Property Hub has been born!   There are loads of exciting changes revealed in this week’s podcast - and rather than spoil the fun and tell you about it here, you’ll have to tune in to find out what all the fuss is about!   Amongst all the excitement, Rob & Rob are still sharing their news of the week - shock fall-through figures show almost 50% of sales collapsing. Should people be worried? What do Rob & Rob think?   We’d love to hear what you think of our big news over on over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP307: The Property Hub is dead...long live Property Hub! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The time has finally come. We’re finally letting the cat out the bag and telling you our big news!   If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast over the past few weeks, you’ll have heard Rob & Rob banging on about something... The time has finally come. We’re finally letting the cat out the bag and telling you our big news!   If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast over the past few weeks, you’ll have heard Rob & Rob banging on about something exciting that the team has been working on for well over 12 months. And now… it’s time for The Robs to spill the beans.   The Property Hub is dead, and Property Hub has been born!   There are loads of exciting changes revealed in this week’s podcast - and rather than spoil the fun and tell you about it here, you’ll have to tune in to find out what all the fuss is about!   Amongst all the excitement, Rob & Rob are still sharing their news of the week - shock fall-through figures show almost 50% of sales collapsing. Should people be worried? What do Rob & Rob think?   We’d love to hear what you think of our big news over on over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.   If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The time has finally come. We’re finally letting the cat out the bag and telling you our big news!

 

If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast over the past few weeks, you’ll have heard Rob & Rob banging on about something exciting that the team has been working on for well over 12 months. And now… it’s time for The Robs to spill the beans.

 

The Property Hub is dead, and Property Hub has been born!

 

There are loads of exciting changes revealed in this week’s podcast - and rather than spoil the fun and tell you about it here, you’ll have to tune in to find out what all the fuss is about!

 

Amongst all the excitement, Rob & Rob are still sharing their news of the week - shock fall-through figures show almost 50% of sales collapsing. Should people be worried? What do Rob & Rob think?

 

We’d love to hear what you think of our big news over on over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

 

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1031 ASK 171: Should I flip down south or buy-to-let up north? PLUS: I’m over 40…is it too late? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask-171-should-i-flip-down-south-or-buy-to-let-up This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Megan from Bournemouth who’s wanting a bit of advice on if she should stick to her hobby of flipping residential properties in the south, or, move on to buy to let properties in the north. Rob D delves in to the pros and cons of flipping properties and whilst the cons are certainly manageable, they aren’t always for everyone. However, Rob does discuss one huge factor that could save you a serious amount of cash. Femi also got in touch wanting to know if he has left it too late to start investing in property now that he’s hit 40. You’ll have to tune in and listen to find out what Rob B’s answer was. If you’ve been considering flipping a property or are just getting started on your property investment journey, then you won’t want to miss this. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK 171: Should I flip down south or buy-to-let up north? PLUS: I’m over 40…is it too late? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Megan from Bournemouth who’s wanting a bit of advice on if she should stick to her hobby of flipping residential properties in the south, or, move on to buy to let properties in the north. Rob D delves in... This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Megan from Bournemouth who’s wanting a bit of advice on if she should stick to her hobby of flipping residential properties in the south, or, move on to buy to let properties in the north. Rob D delves in to the pros and cons of flipping properties and whilst the cons are certainly manageable, they aren’t always for everyone. However, Rob does discuss one huge factor that could save you a serious amount of cash. Femi also got in touch wanting to know if he has left it too late to start investing in property now that he’s hit 40. You’ll have to tune in and listen to find out what Rob B’s answer was. If you’ve been considering flipping a property or are just getting started on your property investment journey, then you won’t want to miss this. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Megan from Bournemouth who’s wanting a bit of advice on if she should stick to her hobby of flipping residential properties in the south, or, move on to buy to let properties in the north.

Rob D delves in to the pros and cons of flipping properties and whilst the cons are certainly manageable, they aren’t always for everyone. However, Rob does discuss one huge factor that could save you a serious amount of cash.

Femi also got in touch wanting to know if he has left it too late to start investing in property now that he’s hit 40. You’ll have to tune in and listen to find out what Rob B’s answer was.

If you’ve been considering flipping a property or are just getting started on your property investment journey, then you won’t want to miss this.

Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 651 TPP306: Roundtable Predictions https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp306-roundtable-predictions You’re in for a treat this week as Rob & Rob are sharing the mic with some great figureheads from the property industry. But first, they’re talking about their hand-picked news story of the week - click here to read. Is London a ‘sick’ market? With transaction levels slumping, this certainly seems to be the case. We’ve got some great guests joining us this week: Richard Blanco - he’s the London representative for the National landlords Association. Ed Meade - a well-seasoned property and media commentator; you’ve probably read many of his columns in various newspapers. Lawrence Bowles - an Analyst in the Savills Residential Research team. The information produced by his team is fascinating. Richard Beridge - a Build-to-Rent sector specialist and his firm focuses on institutional residential investments. Jeremy Leaf -  an estate agent and also the former chair of RICS. He’s been an industry spokesman for over 20 years. We’re sure you’ll agree, Rob & Rob are in great company on this week’s Property Podcast. The team actually got together for an upcoming feature in The Property Hub Magazine but we’ve decided to give you a snippet of an interesting discussion we recorded just for the Property Podcast: What advice would they give to a property investor today?   What are their property predictions for 2019?   Tune in to this week’s Property Podcast - it’s a great listen and full to the brim with useful property investment information.   Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra resource is basically Airbnb for cars. So if you’re off searching for new locations, this resource is well worth a consideration. You can find out more here.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP306: Roundtable Predictions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You’re in for a treat this week as Rob & Rob are sharing the mic with some great figureheads from the property industry. But first, they’re talking about their hand-picked news story of the week - click here to read. Is London a ‘sick’... You’re in for a treat this week as Rob & Rob are sharing the mic with some great figureheads from the property industry. But first, they’re talking about their hand-picked news story of the week - click here to read. Is London a ‘sick’ market? With transaction levels slumping, this certainly seems to be the case. We’ve got some great guests joining us this week: Richard Blanco - he’s the London representative for the National landlords Association. Ed Meade - a well-seasoned property and media commentator; you’ve probably read many of his columns in various newspapers. Lawrence Bowles - an Analyst in the Savills Residential Research team. The information produced by his team is fascinating. Richard Beridge - a Build-to-Rent sector specialist and his firm focuses on institutional residential investments. Jeremy Leaf -  an estate agent and also the former chair of RICS. He’s been an industry spokesman for over 20 years. We’re sure you’ll agree, Rob & Rob are in great company on this week’s Property Podcast. The team actually got together for an upcoming feature in The Property Hub Magazine but we’ve decided to give you a snippet of an interesting discussion we recorded just for the Property Podcast: What advice would they give to a property investor today?   What are their property predictions for 2019?   Tune in to this week’s Property Podcast - it’s a great listen and full to the brim with useful property investment information.   Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra resource is basically Airbnb for cars. So if you’re off searching for new locations, this resource is well worth a consideration. You can find out more here.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. You’re in for a treat this week as Rob & Rob are sharing the mic with some great figureheads from the property industry.

But first, they’re talking about their hand-picked news story of the week - click here to read. Is London a ‘sick’ market? With transaction levels slumping, this certainly seems to be the case.

We’ve got some great guests joining us this week:

  1. Richard Blanco - he’s the London representative for the National landlords Association.
  2. Ed Meade - a well-seasoned property and media commentator; you’ve probably read many of his columns in various newspapers.
  3. Lawrence Bowles - an Analyst in the Savills Residential Research team. The information produced by his team is fascinating.
  4. Richard Beridge - a Build-to-Rent sector specialist and his firm focuses on institutional residential investments.
  5. Jeremy Leaf -  an estate agent and also the former chair of RICS. He’s been an industry spokesman for over 20 years.

We’re sure you’ll agree, Rob & Rob are in great company on this week’s Property Podcast. The team actually got together for an upcoming feature in The Property Hub Magazine but we’ve decided to give you a snippet of an interesting discussion we recorded just for the Property Podcast:

What advice would they give to a property investor today?

 

What are their property predictions for 2019?

 

Tune in to this week’s Property Podcast - it’s a great listen and full to the brim with useful property investment information.

 

Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra resource is basically Airbnb for cars. So if you’re off searching for new locations, this resource is well worth a consideration. You can find out more here.

 

Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1632 ASK 170: Did Rob D REALLY lose £16,800? http://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/ask170-rob-d/ This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got a cracking question. So good in fact, that the guys have dedicated a whole episode to it. Referring back to a previous podcast about Rob D’s biggest mistake back in December, Jeffery wants Rob D to go into a bit more depth about his £16,800 loss. And this week, what Jeffery wants… Jeffery gets.   Rob D opens up and explains why he did what he did with this particular property investment. He also gives useful examples of how the initial cash could have been used differently for a more positive outcome. If you’ve ever wanted to get into the head of Rob D, this is your chance. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK 170: Did Rob D REALLY lose £16,800? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got a cracking question. So good in fact, that the guys have dedicated a whole episode to it. Referring back to a previous podcast about Rob D’s biggest mistake back in December, Jeffery wants Rob D to go... This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got a cracking question. So good in fact, that the guys have dedicated a whole episode to it. Referring back to a previous podcast about Rob D’s biggest mistake back in December, Jeffery wants Rob D to go into a bit more depth about his £16,800 loss. And this week, what Jeffery wants… Jeffery gets.   Rob D opens up and explains why he did what he did with this particular property investment. He also gives useful examples of how the initial cash could have been used differently for a more positive outcome. If you’ve ever wanted to get into the head of Rob D, this is your chance. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got a cracking question. So good in fact, that the guys have dedicated a whole episode to it.

Referring back to a previous podcast about Rob D’s biggest mistake back in December, Jeffery wants Rob D to go into a bit more depth about his £16,800 loss.

And this week, what Jeffery wants… Jeffery gets.  

Rob D opens up and explains why he did what he did with this particular property investment. He also gives useful examples of how the initial cash could have been used differently for a more positive outcome.

If you’ve ever wanted to get into the head of Rob D, this is your chance.

Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 561 TPP305: 2019 Hot Spots https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13952&preview=true This week we’re talking about the 2019 property hotspots. So if you’re investing in property this year, this is the Property Podcast episode for you. But first up, Rob & Rob start by sharing a really interesting article - click here to view. It’s been put together by Who Owns England and has uncovered that a shocking 15% of freehold land in England and Wales is unregistered. So if you’re wanting to find out who owns these pieces of land - it’s tough. Access denied. There’s no telling who the owner is. There are some other really interesting insights too, press play and listen as Rob B talks you through them. The main Property Podcast topic this week is 2019 property hotspots. Rob & Rob have done their research and compiled this year's location hit list. So if you’re planning to invest in buy to let property this year, grab a pen & paper and have a listen as The Robs walk you through the top locations you should be watching out for. The Robs are also talking about Manchester city centre, the “ripple effect”, regeneration and of course, the 18-year property cycle. Did we also mention that there’s a course on where Rob & Rob are investing in 2019 too? It’s yet another jam-packed Property Podcast! Hub Extra: Jot is our resource of the week - click here for more information. It’s a Chrome extension which allows you to replace the ‘new tab’ page for note taking. You can literally jot down your notes, goals… whatever takes your fancy. It’s a great resource, so give it a try and let us know your thoughts.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP305: 2019 Hot Spots full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about the 2019 property hotspots. So if you’re investing in property this year, this is the Property Podcast episode for you. But first up, Rob & Rob start by sharing a really interesting article - click here to view.... This week we’re talking about the 2019 property hotspots. So if you’re investing in property this year, this is the Property Podcast episode for you. But first up, Rob & Rob start by sharing a really interesting article - click here to view. It’s been put together by Who Owns England and has uncovered that a shocking 15% of freehold land in England and Wales is unregistered. So if you’re wanting to find out who owns these pieces of land - it’s tough. Access denied. There’s no telling who the owner is. There are some other really interesting insights too, press play and listen as Rob B talks you through them. The main Property Podcast topic this week is 2019 property hotspots. Rob & Rob have done their research and compiled this year's location hit list. So if you’re planning to invest in buy to let property this year, grab a pen & paper and have a listen as The Robs walk you through the top locations you should be watching out for. The Robs are also talking about Manchester city centre, the “ripple effect”, regeneration and of course, the 18-year property cycle. Did we also mention that there’s a course on where Rob & Rob are investing in 2019 too? It’s yet another jam-packed Property Podcast! Hub Extra: Jot is our resource of the week - click here for more information. It’s a Chrome extension which allows you to replace the ‘new tab’ page for note taking. You can literally jot down your notes, goals… whatever takes your fancy. It’s a great resource, so give it a try and let us know your thoughts.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about the 2019 property hotspots. So if you’re investing in property this year, this is the Property Podcast episode for you.

But first up, Rob & Rob start by sharing a really interesting article - click here to view. It’s been put together by Who Owns England and has uncovered that a shocking 15% of freehold land in England and Wales is unregistered. So if you’re wanting to find out who owns these pieces of land - it’s tough. Access denied. There’s no telling who the owner is.

There are some other really interesting insights too, press play and listen as Rob B talks you through them.

The main Property Podcast topic this week is 2019 property hotspots. Rob & Rob have done their research and compiled this year's location hit list. So if you’re planning to invest in buy to let property this year, grab a pen & paper and have a listen as The Robs walk you through the top locations you should be watching out for.

The Robs are also talking about Manchester city centre, the “ripple effect”, regeneration and of course, the 18-year property cycle.

Did we also mention that there’s a course on where Rob & Rob are investing in 2019 too?

It’s yet another jam-packed Property Podcast!

Hub Extra: Jot is our resource of the week - click here for more information. It’s a Chrome extension which allows you to replace the ‘new tab’ page for note taking. You can literally jot down your notes, goals… whatever takes your fancy. It’s a great resource, so give it a try and let us know your thoughts.

 

Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

 

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1527 ASK 169: Should I worry about ROI if I’m buying for growth? PLUS: Which landlord organisation should I join? http://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/ask169-roi-for-growth/ We’re back for the second round of Ask Rob & Rob year, and our listeners are firing some cracking questions over to us. In this week’s episode the guys are going back over a topic they’ve covered a number of times after one of our Hubbers, Philippa, asked if she should worry about ROI if she is buying for growth. In the past, Rob B has said that you should be focussing on an ROI of around 10%. But is this still the case if you’re in it for the long haul? Should you be looking at instant income in addition to (or instead of) growth? Is it actually possible to have it all? Tune into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob to find out. The next question is: Which landlord organisation should I join? Rob D tackles this one head on. It’s not often that a landlord organisation is at the top of a landlord’s to-do list, so listen as Rob runs through the reasons why you should join and also listen out for a little wild-card he throws in! Press the play button to find out more!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 ASK 169: Should I worry about ROI if I’m buying for growth? PLUS: Which landlord organisation should I join? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back for the second round of Ask Rob & Rob year, and our listeners are firing some cracking questions over to us. In this week’s episode the guys are going back over a topic they’ve covered a number of times after one of our Hubbers,... We’re back for the second round of Ask Rob & Rob year, and our listeners are firing some cracking questions over to us. In this week’s episode the guys are going back over a topic they’ve covered a number of times after one of our Hubbers, Philippa, asked if she should worry about ROI if she is buying for growth. In the past, Rob B has said that you should be focussing on an ROI of around 10%. But is this still the case if you’re in it for the long haul? Should you be looking at instant income in addition to (or instead of) growth? Is it actually possible to have it all? Tune into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob to find out. The next question is: Which landlord organisation should I join? Rob D tackles this one head on. It’s not often that a landlord organisation is at the top of a landlord’s to-do list, so listen as Rob runs through the reasons why you should join and also listen out for a little wild-card he throws in! Press the play button to find out more!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back for the second round of Ask Rob & Rob year, and our listeners are firing some cracking questions over to us.

In this week’s episode the guys are going back over a topic they’ve covered a number of times after one of our Hubbers, Philippa, asked if she should worry about ROI if she is buying for growth.

In the past, Rob B has said that you should be focussing on an ROI of around 10%. But is this still the case if you’re in it for the long haul? Should you be looking at instant income in addition to (or instead of) growth? Is it actually possible to have it all?

Tune into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob to find out.

The next question is: Which landlord organisation should I join?

Rob D tackles this one head on. It’s not often that a landlord organisation is at the top of a landlord’s to-do list, so listen as Rob runs through the reasons why you should join and also listen out for a little wild-card he throws in!

Press the play button to find out more!

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 611 TPP304: 2019 predictions https://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/2019-property-predictions/ After reviewing last years 2018 predictions and being pretty spot on with what they said at the beginning of last year, The Robs are hoping to do the same again. But before they delve into the main Property Podcast, The Robs discuss their top news story this week which covers everyone's favourite subject - UK house prices. Click here to see if the value of your home will change in 2019. So, onto the main topic - 2019 property predictions. What have Rob & Rob chosen as their top hotspots? Have they played it safe or have they really delved into some interesting and undiscovered new locations that buy to let investors should be considering? Have they thrown a curveball and included any southern locations? You’ll have to hit the play button to find out. Hub Extra: As always, we’re delivering you extra value. And this week, our helpful resource shows you how much time you spend online - quite insightful (or terrifying) dependent on your online habits. Click here to give it a go.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP304: 2019 predictions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub After reviewing last years 2018 predictions and being pretty spot on with what they said at the beginning of last year, The Robs are hoping to do the same again. But before they delve into the main Property Podcast, The Robs discuss their top news... After reviewing last years 2018 predictions and being pretty spot on with what they said at the beginning of last year, The Robs are hoping to do the same again. But before they delve into the main Property Podcast, The Robs discuss their top news story this week which covers everyone's favourite subject - UK house prices. Click here to see if the value of your home will change in 2019. So, onto the main topic - 2019 property predictions. What have Rob & Rob chosen as their top hotspots? Have they played it safe or have they really delved into some interesting and undiscovered new locations that buy to let investors should be considering? Have they thrown a curveball and included any southern locations? You’ll have to hit the play button to find out. Hub Extra: As always, we’re delivering you extra value. And this week, our helpful resource shows you how much time you spend online - quite insightful (or terrifying) dependent on your online habits. Click here to give it a go.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. After reviewing last years 2018 predictions and being pretty spot on with what they said at the beginning of last year, The Robs are hoping to do the same again.

But before they delve into the main Property Podcast, The Robs discuss their top news story this week which covers everyone's favourite subject - UK house prices. Click here to see if the value of your home will change in 2019.

So, onto the main topic - 2019 property predictions. What have Rob & Rob chosen as their top hotspots?

Have they played it safe or have they really delved into some interesting and undiscovered new locations that buy to let investors should be considering?

Have they thrown a curveball and included any southern locations?

You’ll have to hit the play button to find out.

Hub Extra: As always, we’re delivering you extra value. And this week, our helpful resource shows you how much time you spend online - quite insightful (or terrifying) dependent on your online habits. Click here to give it a go.  

Get involved:

We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

 

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1175 Ask 168: Should I turn my flat into serviced accommodation? PLUS: Are all leasehold houses bad investments? http://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/ask168-serviced-accommodation/ We’re kicking off 2019 with a bang on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Our first question is from regular listener Neil who wants to know if he should turn his flat into serviced accommodation. Here’s an overview:   2-bed apartment in Slough city centre It’s currently on an AST with a 6 monthly review Achieving around £1,000 per month in rent Because of management fees and service charges biting into profit, he’s considering trying a new form of investment in serviced apartments   Neil reveals what info he’s already found out about serviced apartments but is still unsure as to whether it will be the right move for him financially. Rob D delves into the pros and cons of serviced apartments but does he think it’s a good move? Listen to find out what the final outcome was.   The second question is from Ben who wants to know if ALL leasehold houses are a bad investment. Rob & Rob have covered the leasehold topic countless times but you’ll have to listen to find out if Rob B’s opinion has changed since we last covered this subject.   Press the play button to find out!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 Ask 168: Should I turn my flat into serviced accommodation? PLUS: Are all leasehold houses bad investments? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re kicking off 2019 with a bang on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Our first question is from regular listener Neil who wants to know if he should turn his flat into serviced accommodation. Here’s an overview:   2-bed apartment in... We’re kicking off 2019 with a bang on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Our first question is from regular listener Neil who wants to know if he should turn his flat into serviced accommodation. Here’s an overview:   2-bed apartment in Slough city centre It’s currently on an AST with a 6 monthly review Achieving around £1,000 per month in rent Because of management fees and service charges biting into profit, he’s considering trying a new form of investment in serviced apartments   Neil reveals what info he’s already found out about serviced apartments but is still unsure as to whether it will be the right move for him financially. Rob D delves into the pros and cons of serviced apartments but does he think it’s a good move? Listen to find out what the final outcome was.   The second question is from Ben who wants to know if ALL leasehold houses are a bad investment. Rob & Rob have covered the leasehold topic countless times but you’ll have to listen to find out if Rob B’s opinion has changed since we last covered this subject.   Press the play button to find out!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re kicking off 2019 with a bang on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

 

Our first question is from regular listener Neil who wants to know if he should turn his flat into serviced accommodation. Here’s an overview:

 

  • 2-bed apartment in Slough city centre
  • It’s currently on an AST with a 6 monthly review
  • Achieving around £1,000 per month in rent
  • Because of management fees and service charges biting into profit, he’s considering trying a new form of investment in serviced apartments

 

Neil reveals what info he’s already found out about serviced apartments but is still unsure as to whether it will be the right move for him financially. Rob D delves into the pros and cons of serviced apartments but does he think it’s a good move? Listen to find out what the final outcome was.

 

The second question is from Ben who wants to know if ALL leasehold houses are a bad investment. Rob & Rob have covered the leasehold topic countless times but you’ll have to listen to find out if Rob B’s opinion has changed since we last covered this subject.

 

Press the play button to find out!

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 531 TPP303: Review Of 2018 Predictions http://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/2018-property-prediction-review/ Happy New Year! We’re starting 2019 off with a bang and are reviewing the property predictions we made last year. This is quite possibly the most nervous part of the year for Rob & Rob! Did they get their property predictions spot on, or should they keep quiet next time? Let’s find out... Last year Rob B predicted Liverpool would be in the top 3 cities for growth this year. Was he right? Did his other two choices make the cut? And what about growth? The Robs had different perspectives on what they expected from the 2018 property market - did either of them get it right on the money? There were also bold claims made about the London property market too, with Rob D predicting that it’ll be outperformed by every other region of England (excluding Scotland and Wales). It’s no secret that London has taken a hit over the past 12 months, but each time Rob D has made this prediction, the capital has continued on an upwards trend. Have the tables finally turned? The Robs didn’t stop there either. Rob B also made comments about mainstream lenders entering the limited company market. Are there more of them? Or have they not opened their doors just yet? If that wasn’t enough, they also covered Bitcoin and the stock market. So if you listened at the start of this year, sit back and hit play to find out just how right (or wrong) The Robs got their predictions. If 2019 is the year you want to start (or make the most of) your property journey, join Rob & Rob on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0000 TPP303: Review Of 2018 Predictions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy New Year! We’re starting 2019 off with a bang and are reviewing the property predictions we made last year. This is quite possibly the most nervous part of the year for Rob & Rob! Did they get their property predictions spot on, or should... Happy New Year! We’re starting 2019 off with a bang and are reviewing the property predictions we made last year. This is quite possibly the most nervous part of the year for Rob & Rob! Did they get their property predictions spot on, or should they keep quiet next time? Let’s find out... Last year Rob B predicted Liverpool would be in the top 3 cities for growth this year. Was he right? Did his other two choices make the cut? And what about growth? The Robs had different perspectives on what they expected from the 2018 property market - did either of them get it right on the money? There were also bold claims made about the London property market too, with Rob D predicting that it’ll be outperformed by every other region of England (excluding Scotland and Wales). It’s no secret that London has taken a hit over the past 12 months, but each time Rob D has made this prediction, the capital has continued on an upwards trend. Have the tables finally turned? The Robs didn’t stop there either. Rob B also made comments about mainstream lenders entering the limited company market. Are there more of them? Or have they not opened their doors just yet? If that wasn’t enough, they also covered Bitcoin and the stock market. So if you listened at the start of this year, sit back and hit play to find out just how right (or wrong) The Robs got their predictions. If 2019 is the year you want to start (or make the most of) your property journey, join Rob & Rob on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Happy New Year! We’re starting 2019 off with a bang and are reviewing the property predictions we made last year.

This is quite possibly the most nervous part of the year for Rob & Rob! Did they get their property predictions spot on, or should they keep quiet next time? Let’s find out...

Last year Rob B predicted Liverpool would be in the top 3 cities for growth this year. Was he right? Did his other two choices make the cut?

And what about growth? The Robs had different perspectives on what they expected from the 2018 property market - did either of them get it right on the money?

There were also bold claims made about the London property market too, with Rob D predicting that it’ll be outperformed by every other region of England (excluding Scotland and Wales). It’s no secret that London has taken a hit over the past 12 months, but each time Rob D has made this prediction, the capital has continued on an upwards trend. Have the tables finally turned?

The Robs didn’t stop there either. Rob B also made comments about mainstream lenders entering the limited company market. Are there more of them? Or have they not opened their doors just yet?

If that wasn’t enough, they also covered Bitcoin and the stock market. So if you listened at the start of this year, sit back and hit play to find out just how right (or wrong) The Robs got their predictions.

If 2019 is the year you want to start (or make the most of) your property journey, join Rob & Rob on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.

 

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We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do.

If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

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]]> 556 TPP302: 2018 In Review http://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/property-review-2018/ Welcome to this week’s Property Podcast where we’re reviewing what’s happened in 2018. It’s been a busy one, particularly for property investors, so we’re using this time to reflect on the property market and also our year too. Firstly we take a look at Brexit - this was a hot topic at the start of the year and remarkably it’s still unresolved! We’ve also had the letting fee ban and the budget where pretty much nothing happened for property investors - which is always a good thing! So where we thought 2018 would be a big year for change, is 2019 looking likely to steal the limelight? Listen to find out what Rob & Rob think. We also take a look at 2018 trends on this week’s Property Podcast. What happened this year that Rob & Rob predicted a while ago? And why have property investors flocked to The Northern Powerhouse? People have finally started waking up to certain locations which could prove to be a very wise move. Also, what have the media reports done for the property industry throughout the year? Negativity? Conflicting stories? All of the above? Rob D feels the media have been somewhat confused this year with many mixed reports. Does this mean we’re in the mid cycle property wobble? Hear what Rob & Rob think and hit the play button.   Finally, this year has been great for Rob & Rob, and the team at The Property Hub. 2018 was the year for Rob B’s first development and both Rob & Rob have previously talked listeners through the investments they’ve made this year. But it doesn’t stop there - there have been new businesses formed and some major changes happening, which we can’t share right now but will be unveiled at the start of next year. We’d like to wish all our listeners a very happy and prosperous 2019! And if you’d love to know what Rob & Rob do outside of the Property Podcast, you can join them on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.   Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP302: 2018 In Review full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to this week’s Property Podcast where we’re reviewing what’s happened in 2018. It’s been a busy one, particularly for property investors, so we’re using this time to reflect on the property market and also our year too. Firstly we... Welcome to this week’s Property Podcast where we’re reviewing what’s happened in 2018. It’s been a busy one, particularly for property investors, so we’re using this time to reflect on the property market and also our year too. Firstly we take a look at Brexit - this was a hot topic at the start of the year and remarkably it’s still unresolved! We’ve also had the letting fee ban and the budget where pretty much nothing happened for property investors - which is always a good thing! So where we thought 2018 would be a big year for change, is 2019 looking likely to steal the limelight? Listen to find out what Rob & Rob think. We also take a look at 2018 trends on this week’s Property Podcast. What happened this year that Rob & Rob predicted a while ago? And why have property investors flocked to The Northern Powerhouse? People have finally started waking up to certain locations which could prove to be a very wise move. Also, what have the media reports done for the property industry throughout the year? Negativity? Conflicting stories? All of the above? Rob D feels the media have been somewhat confused this year with many mixed reports. Does this mean we’re in the mid cycle property wobble? Hear what Rob & Rob think and hit the play button.   Finally, this year has been great for Rob & Rob, and the team at The Property Hub. 2018 was the year for Rob B’s first development and both Rob & Rob have previously talked listeners through the investments they’ve made this year. But it doesn’t stop there - there have been new businesses formed and some major changes happening, which we can’t share right now but will be unveiled at the start of next year. We’d like to wish all our listeners a very happy and prosperous 2019! And if you’d love to know what Rob & Rob do outside of the Property Podcast, you can join them on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.   Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to this week’s Property Podcast where we’re reviewing what’s happened in 2018. It’s been a busy one, particularly for property investors, so we’re using this time to reflect on the property market and also our year too.

Firstly we take a look at Brexit - this was a hot topic at the start of the year and remarkably it’s still unresolved! We’ve also had the letting fee ban and the budget where pretty much nothing happened for property investors - which is always a good thing!

So where we thought 2018 would be a big year for change, is 2019 looking likely to steal the limelight? Listen to find out what Rob & Rob think.

We also take a look at 2018 trends on this week’s Property Podcast.

What happened this year that Rob & Rob predicted a while ago? And why have property investors flocked to The Northern Powerhouse? People have finally started waking up to certain locations which could prove to be a very wise move.

Also, what have the media reports done for the property industry throughout the year? Negativity? Conflicting stories? All of the above? Rob D feels the media have been somewhat confused this year with many mixed reports. Does this mean we’re in the mid cycle property wobble? Hear what Rob & Rob think and hit the play button.

 

Finally, this year has been great for Rob & Rob, and the team at The Property Hub.

2018 was the year for Rob B’s first development and both Rob & Rob have previously talked listeners through the investments they’ve made this year.

But it doesn’t stop there - there have been new businesses formed and some major changes happening, which we can’t share right now but will be unveiled at the start of next year.

We’d like to wish all our listeners a very happy and prosperous 2019!

And if you’d love to know what Rob & Rob do outside of the Property Podcast, you can join them on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.

 

Get involved:

Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

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]]> 663 TPP301: Resources Of The Year 2018 http://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/property-resources-2018/ It’s nearly Christmas! This is one of our favourite times of the year… not just because of the mince pies, but also because we get to reflect on all things property investment related. We’ve got a cracking Property Podcast for you this week as we’re looking at all the best resources you can use to help you, not just on your buy to let property investment journey, but also with your life and business in general. It’s a good one!   Listen as The Robs navigate through some of their top picks this week. We’ve listed them below, but tune in to find out why the following will be incredibly useful for you: Podcasts Ask Mr Wonderful Masters of Scale Without Fail Business Wars That Peter Crouch Podcast The Pitch Wolverine Teachers Pet Dirty John Books The Ascent of Money Scott Adams - How to fail at almost everything and still win big James Schramko - Work Less, Make More John Carreyrou - Bad Blood Thinking in Bets Apps/Tech Zero - Created by Kevin Rose Instagram/YouTube Life Cake Waze Property Log   So there you have it - our best resources of 2018! Hit that play button now! Hub Extra: If you’re not signed up to Hub Extra, we highly recommend you do so right now! It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, and it’ll hit your inbox every Friday for FREE! Get yourself over to The Property Hub website to sign up. And if you’d love to know what Rob & Rob do outside of the Property Podcast, you can join them on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here. Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP301: Resources Of The Year 2018 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s nearly Christmas! This is one of our favourite times of the year… not just because of the mince pies, but also because we get to reflect on all things property investment related. We’ve got a cracking Property Podcast for you this week as... It’s nearly Christmas! This is one of our favourite times of the year… not just because of the mince pies, but also because we get to reflect on all things property investment related. We’ve got a cracking Property Podcast for you this week as we’re looking at all the best resources you can use to help you, not just on your buy to let property investment journey, but also with your life and business in general. It’s a good one!   Listen as The Robs navigate through some of their top picks this week. We’ve listed them below, but tune in to find out why the following will be incredibly useful for you: Podcasts Ask Mr Wonderful Masters of Scale Without Fail Business Wars That Peter Crouch Podcast The Pitch Wolverine Teachers Pet Dirty John Books The Ascent of Money Scott Adams - How to fail at almost everything and still win big James Schramko - Work Less, Make More John Carreyrou - Bad Blood Thinking in Bets Apps/Tech Zero - Created by Kevin Rose Instagram/YouTube Life Cake Waze Property Log   So there you have it - our best resources of 2018! Hit that play button now! Hub Extra: If you’re not signed up to Hub Extra, we highly recommend you do so right now! It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, and it’ll hit your inbox every Friday for FREE! Get yourself over to The Property Hub website to sign up. And if you’d love to know what Rob & Rob do outside of the Property Podcast, you can join them on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here. Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s nearly Christmas! This is one of our favourite times of the year… not just because of the mince pies, but also because we get to reflect on all things property investment related.

We’ve got a cracking Property Podcast for you this week as we’re looking at all the best resources you can use to help you, not just on your buy to let property investment journey, but also with your life and business in general. It’s a good one!  

Listen as The Robs navigate through some of their top picks this week. We’ve listed them below, but tune in to find out why the following will be incredibly useful for you:

Podcasts

  1. Ask Mr Wonderful
  2. Masters of Scale
  3. Without Fail
  4. Business Wars
  5. That Peter Crouch Podcast
  6. The Pitch
  7. Wolverine
  8. Teachers Pet
  9. Dirty John

Books

  1. The Ascent of Money
  2. Scott Adams - How to fail at almost everything and still win big
  3. James Schramko - Work Less, Make More
  4. John Carreyrou - Bad Blood
  5. Thinking in Bets

Apps/Tech

  1. Zero - Created by Kevin Rose
  2. Instagram/YouTube
  3. Life Cake
  4. Waze
  5. Property Log

 

So there you have it - our best resources of 2018!

Hit that play button now!

Hub Extra: If you’re not signed up to Hub Extra, we highly recommend you do so right now! It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, and it’ll hit your inbox every Friday for FREE! Get yourself over to The Property Hub website to sign up.

And if you’d love to know what Rob & Rob do outside of the Property Podcast, you can join them on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.

Get involved:

Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

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]]> 1413 ASK167 - What gift can I buy a property investor this Christmas? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13786 We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at The Property Hub, and who better to have on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob than Santa himself? Let’s hope The Robs made the ‘nice’ list this year and gave Santa the answer he needed. Santa asked probably one of the most frequent property questions we get at this time of year - what gift can you get a property investor this Christmas? Obviously it’s out of the question to help a property investor out by purchasing a buy to let investment property (as amazing as that would be!), but there are a fair few gift ideas which Rob & Rob suggest for either aspiring or experienced investors this year. Find out what they’d recommend by hitting the play button now. And whilst we’ve got you, we’d like to wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas. The year may nearly be over, but we’ll be back with more Ask Rob & Rob in 2019. If you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob, you could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. Our Property Podcast will be continuing throughout Christmas so make sure you hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you don’t miss an episode during the festive break. And if you can’t wait for the next episode of Ask Rob & Rob, head on over to The Property Hub Forum and get involved with our online community. If you have a burning property question, there’s a friendly bunch waiting and willing to welcome you with open arms. So head on over and introduce yourself today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK167 - What gift can I buy a property investor this Christmas? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at The Property Hub, and who better to have on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob than Santa himself? Let’s hope The Robs made the ‘nice’ list this year and gave Santa the answer he needed. Santa asked... We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at The Property Hub, and who better to have on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob than Santa himself? Let’s hope The Robs made the ‘nice’ list this year and gave Santa the answer he needed. Santa asked probably one of the most frequent property questions we get at this time of year - what gift can you get a property investor this Christmas? Obviously it’s out of the question to help a property investor out by purchasing a buy to let investment property (as amazing as that would be!), but there are a fair few gift ideas which Rob & Rob suggest for either aspiring or experienced investors this year. Find out what they’d recommend by hitting the play button now. And whilst we’ve got you, we’d like to wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas. The year may nearly be over, but we’ll be back with more Ask Rob & Rob in 2019. If you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob, you could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. Our Property Podcast will be continuing throughout Christmas so make sure you hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you don’t miss an episode during the festive break. And if you can’t wait for the next episode of Ask Rob & Rob, head on over to The Property Hub Forum and get involved with our online community. If you have a burning property question, there’s a friendly bunch waiting and willing to welcome you with open arms. So head on over and introduce yourself today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at The Property Hub, and who better to have on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob than Santa himself?

Let’s hope The Robs made the ‘nice’ list this year and gave Santa the answer he needed.

Santa asked probably one of the most frequent property questions we get at this time of year - what gift can you get a property investor this Christmas?

Obviously it’s out of the question to help a property investor out by purchasing a buy to let investment property (as amazing as that would be!), but there are a fair few gift ideas which Rob & Rob suggest for either aspiring or experienced investors this year.

Find out what they’d recommend by hitting the play button now.

And whilst we’ve got you, we’d like to wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas.

The year may nearly be over, but we’ll be back with more Ask Rob & Rob in 2019. If you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob, you could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

Our Property Podcast will be continuing throughout Christmas so make sure you hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you don’t miss an episode during the festive break.

And if you can’t wait for the next episode of Ask Rob & Rob, head on over to The Property Hub Forum and get involved with our online community. If you have a burning property question, there’s a friendly bunch waiting and willing to welcome you with open arms. So head on over and introduce yourself today!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 227 TPP300: Episode 300! The 5 most important property lessons we’ve learnt http://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/5-property-lessons/ Welcome to episode 300 of The Property Podcast - what a huge milestone! Today we’re giving you aspiring and experienced buy to let property investors the 5 most important property lessons we’ve learnt over the years… and that you should have learnt too. As always, we’re kicking off today’s Property Podcast with the news. This week’s story comes from Letting Agent Today where they reveal where to find the highest buy to let rental yields. So, if you’re looking for the hottest locations to invest, hit the link and listen to today’s Property Podcast to find out. As the title suggests, today’s topic is the 5 most important property lessons Rob & Rob have learnt: Going too early - particularly with predictions. Switching strategy. Never selling a property… sort of. Standards are low EVERYWHERE in property. The podcast win is a win.    And to deliver you some extra value this week, here are the 5 most important property investment lessons we hope we’ve given you: The importance of goals - take a trip back to TPP 015 The 18 year property cycle - a topic so good, we covered it twice - here and here. North/South divide - click here and here. Trust us, location matters! Expert advice - top tips here. If you’re looking to set up your power team, this is a must listen. Education is free - but you need to take action too. What should you do, and what should you avoid? Click here and here to explore. You’ll need to tune in to hear The Robs talk through these lessons and to find out just how important they are, no matter where you are in your property investment journey. Hit that play button now! Hub Extra: If you’re not yet signed up, what are you waiting for? This is the most valuable email to hit your inbox every single Friday. Head on over to The Property Hub website to register. Trust us, you won’t regret it. Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP300: Episode 300! The 5 most important property lessons we’ve learnt full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to episode 300 of The Property Podcast - what a huge milestone! Today we’re giving you aspiring and experienced buy to let property investors the 5 most important property lessons we’ve learnt over the years… and that you should have... Welcome to episode 300 of The Property Podcast - what a huge milestone! Today we’re giving you aspiring and experienced buy to let property investors the 5 most important property lessons we’ve learnt over the years… and that you should have learnt too. As always, we’re kicking off today’s Property Podcast with the news. This week’s story comes from Letting Agent Today where they reveal where to find the highest buy to let rental yields. So, if you’re looking for the hottest locations to invest, hit the link and listen to today’s Property Podcast to find out. As the title suggests, today’s topic is the 5 most important property lessons Rob & Rob have learnt: Going too early - particularly with predictions. Switching strategy. Never selling a property… sort of. Standards are low EVERYWHERE in property. The podcast win is a win.    And to deliver you some extra value this week, here are the 5 most important property investment lessons we hope we’ve given you: The importance of goals - take a trip back to TPP 015 The 18 year property cycle - a topic so good, we covered it twice - here and here. North/South divide - click here and here. Trust us, location matters! Expert advice - top tips here. If you’re looking to set up your power team, this is a must listen. Education is free - but you need to take action too. What should you do, and what should you avoid? Click here and here to explore. You’ll need to tune in to hear The Robs talk through these lessons and to find out just how important they are, no matter where you are in your property investment journey. Hit that play button now! Hub Extra: If you’re not yet signed up, what are you waiting for? This is the most valuable email to hit your inbox every single Friday. Head on over to The Property Hub website to register. Trust us, you won’t regret it. Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to episode 300 of The Property Podcast - what a huge milestone! Today we’re giving you aspiring and experienced buy to let property investors the 5 most important property lessons we’ve learnt over the years… and that you should have learnt too.

As always, we’re kicking off today’s Property Podcast with the news. This week’s story comes from Letting Agent Today where they reveal where to find the highest buy to let rental yields.

So, if you’re looking for the hottest locations to invest, hit the link and listen to today’s Property Podcast to find out.

As the title suggests, today’s topic is the 5 most important property lessons Rob & Rob have learnt:

  1. Going too early - particularly with predictions.
  2. Switching strategy.
  3. Never selling a property… sort of.
  4. Standards are low EVERYWHERE in property.
  5. The podcast win is a win.   

And to deliver you some extra value this week, here are the 5 most important property investment lessons we hope we’ve given you:

  1. The importance of goals - take a trip back to TPP 015
  2. The 18 year property cycle - a topic so good, we covered it twice - here and here.
  3. North/South divide - click here and here. Trust us, location matters!
  4. Expert advice - top tips here. If you’re looking to set up your power team, this is a must listen.
  5. Education is free - but you need to take action too. What should you do, and what should you avoid? Click here and here to explore.

You’ll need to tune in to hear The Robs talk through these lessons and to find out just how important they are, no matter where you are in your property investment journey.

Hit that play button now!

Hub Extra: If you’re not yet signed up, what are you waiting for? This is the most valuable email to hit your inbox every single Friday. Head on over to The Property Hub website to register. Trust us, you won’t regret it.

Get involved:

Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1321 ASK166 - Should I re-finance or sell? PLUS: When will London pick up? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13741 We’re back again with two great questions on this week’s Ask Rob and Rob podcast. Andrew’s question is first up and he asks Rob & Rob whether he should re-finance or sell his two properties. Here’s the details: Two properties, one worth £300,000 and the other worth £200,000 Outstanding mortgage: £100,000 on each with £300,000 total equity available One rents for £1,000 pcm and the second for £750 pcm 15 year repayment mortgage on both Andrew explains how he just breaks even each month and that his properties aren’t achieving a good ROI. However he has made £100,000 in capital growth over the last 5 years, so it's not all bad! Should Andrew re-finance both to interest only mortgages and release about £100,000? Or should he sell one or both and have up to £300,000 to invest on more sensible investments with a higher ROI? Listen to find out what Rob and Rob think… The next question is from Scott, who wants to know whether he should be investing in Northern Powerhouse cities, or whether London is still a good place to invest. Rob & Rob discuss the best time to invest in London based on the 18 year property cycle. Press the play button to listen! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK166 - Should I re-finance or sell? PLUS: When will London pick up? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back again with two great questions on this week’s Ask Rob and Rob podcast. Andrew’s question is first up and he asks Rob & Rob whether he should re-finance or sell his two properties. Here’s the details: Two properties, one worth... We’re back again with two great questions on this week’s Ask Rob and Rob podcast. Andrew’s question is first up and he asks Rob & Rob whether he should re-finance or sell his two properties. Here’s the details: Two properties, one worth £300,000 and the other worth £200,000 Outstanding mortgage: £100,000 on each with £300,000 total equity available One rents for £1,000 pcm and the second for £750 pcm 15 year repayment mortgage on both Andrew explains how he just breaks even each month and that his properties aren’t achieving a good ROI. However he has made £100,000 in capital growth over the last 5 years, so it's not all bad! Should Andrew re-finance both to interest only mortgages and release about £100,000? Or should he sell one or both and have up to £300,000 to invest on more sensible investments with a higher ROI? Listen to find out what Rob and Rob think… The next question is from Scott, who wants to know whether he should be investing in Northern Powerhouse cities, or whether London is still a good place to invest. Rob & Rob discuss the best time to invest in London based on the 18 year property cycle. Press the play button to listen! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back again with two great questions on this week’s Ask Rob and Rob podcast.

Andrew’s question is first up and he asks Rob & Rob whether he should re-finance or sell his two properties. Here’s the details:

  • Two properties, one worth £300,000 and the other worth £200,000
  • Outstanding mortgage: £100,000 on each with £300,000 total equity available
  • One rents for £1,000 pcm and the second for £750 pcm
  • 15 year repayment mortgage on both

Andrew explains how he just breaks even each month and that his properties aren’t achieving a good ROI. However he has made £100,000 in capital growth over the last 5 years, so it's not all bad!

Should Andrew re-finance both to interest only mortgages and release about £100,000? Or should he sell one or both and have up to £300,000 to invest on more sensible investments with a higher ROI? Listen to find out what Rob and Rob think…

The next question is from Scott, who wants to know whether he should be investing in Northern Powerhouse cities, or whether London is still a good place to invest. Rob & Rob discuss the best time to invest in London based on the 18 year property cycle.

Press the play button to listen!

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

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]]> 652 TPP299: How to review your property portfolio (plus free checklist) http://www.thepropertyhub.net/review-property-investment-portfolio Would you like to save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds? If you’re a buy to let property investor and answered “yes”, then this Property Podcast is for you. But before we dish out some valuable property investment information and handy resources, we have our news story of the week - click here to read. It’s highlighting the tough economic conditions coming to an end in Aberdeen. This is an interesting article as it delves into one of the toughest and most volatile property markets in the UK. There’s a good reason for this volatility which Rob & Rob talk us through this week. This market is highly influenced by one main factor which affects the market massively. Listen to find out. The main Property Podcast this week could potentially save property investors a lot of cash - and who doesn’t want that, right? Many people switch off at this time of the year and begin the Christmas holiday countdown, but should you be using this time more wisely? This week’s podcast is about reviewing your buy to let investment properties and making sure you take the time (at least once a year) to review where you are, what you want to achieve and set some goals for the year ahead. The Robs will talk you through: Rent Growth (or negative growth) Mortgage reviews Insurance Problem properties Your power-team Major work Tax implications Keeping up to date … and much more Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra is a resource of our own - it’s a handy checklist of everything Rob & Rob have touched on in this podcast to help you do a comprehensive review of your buy to let investment property portfolio. Click here to download the checklist. We’re always sharing great resources each week in our Hub Extra emails which hit your inbox for free each Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register. It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week.   Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP299: How to review your property portfolio (plus free checklist) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Would you like to save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds? If you’re a buy to let property investor and answered “yes”, then this Property Podcast is for you. But before we dish out some valuable property investment information and handy... Would you like to save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds? If you’re a buy to let property investor and answered “yes”, then this Property Podcast is for you. But before we dish out some valuable property investment information and handy resources, we have our news story of the week - click here to read. It’s highlighting the tough economic conditions coming to an end in Aberdeen. This is an interesting article as it delves into one of the toughest and most volatile property markets in the UK. There’s a good reason for this volatility which Rob & Rob talk us through this week. This market is highly influenced by one main factor which affects the market massively. Listen to find out. The main Property Podcast this week could potentially save property investors a lot of cash - and who doesn’t want that, right? Many people switch off at this time of the year and begin the Christmas holiday countdown, but should you be using this time more wisely? This week’s podcast is about reviewing your buy to let investment properties and making sure you take the time (at least once a year) to review where you are, what you want to achieve and set some goals for the year ahead. The Robs will talk you through: Rent Growth (or negative growth) Mortgage reviews Insurance Problem properties Your power-team Major work Tax implications Keeping up to date … and much more Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra is a resource of our own - it’s a handy checklist of everything Rob & Rob have touched on in this podcast to help you do a comprehensive review of your buy to let investment property portfolio. Click here to download the checklist. We’re always sharing great resources each week in our Hub Extra emails which hit your inbox for free each Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register. It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week.   Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Would you like to save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds? If you’re a buy to let property investor and answered “yes”, then this Property Podcast is for you.

But before we dish out some valuable property investment information and handy resources, we have our news story of the week - click here to read.

It’s highlighting the tough economic conditions coming to an end in Aberdeen. This is an interesting article as it delves into one of the toughest and most volatile property markets in the UK.

There’s a good reason for this volatility which Rob & Rob talk us through this week. This market is highly influenced by one main factor which affects the market massively. Listen to find out.

The main Property Podcast this week could potentially save property investors a lot of cash - and who doesn’t want that, right?

Many people switch off at this time of the year and begin the Christmas holiday countdown, but should you be using this time more wisely?

This week’s podcast is about reviewing your buy to let investment properties and making sure you take the time (at least once a year) to review where you are, what you want to achieve and set some goals for the year ahead.

The Robs will talk you through:

  • Rent
  • Growth (or negative growth)
  • Mortgage reviews
  • Insurance
  • Problem properties
  • Your power-team
  • Major work
  • Tax implications
  • Keeping up to date
  • … and much more

Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra is a resource of our own - it’s a handy checklist of everything Rob & Rob have touched on in this podcast to help you do a comprehensive review of your buy to let investment property portfolio.

Click here to download the checklist.

We’re always sharing great resources each week in our Hub Extra emails which hit your inbox for free each Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register. It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week.

 

Get involved:

Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.   

We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 965 Ask 165: Should I get help with this auction purchase? PLUS: What’s happening with HMO regulations? http://www.thepropertyhub.net/podcast/ask165-help-with-auction-purchase/ Welcome to another week of Ask Rob & Rob - this time with two new questions from Mark and Ben... The first question this week is from Mark. Several properties have caught his interest and Mark has attempted to review the legal pack himself. However some are more complicated than he thought! Would Rob and Rob recommend seeking professional legal advice prior to purchasing at auction? Do Rob & Rob know of any specialist firms to recommend to Mark to help with purchases and provide due diligence? Find out in this week’s episode. Next up we have Ben who’s asking the question on behalf of his Dad who runs a couple of student buy-to-let properties in Surrey. Ben wants to dispel the myths about the house of multiple occupancy (HMO) rules and asks Rob and Rob for the facts!   Hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000 Ask 165: Should I get help with this auction purchase? PLUS: What’s happening with HMO regulations? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to another week of Ask Rob & Rob - this time with two new questions from Mark and Ben... The first question this week is from Mark. Several properties have caught his interest and Mark has attempted to review the legal pack himself.... Welcome to another week of Ask Rob & Rob - this time with two new questions from Mark and Ben... The first question this week is from Mark. Several properties have caught his interest and Mark has attempted to review the legal pack himself. However some are more complicated than he thought! Would Rob and Rob recommend seeking professional legal advice prior to purchasing at auction? Do Rob & Rob know of any specialist firms to recommend to Mark to help with purchases and provide due diligence? Find out in this week’s episode. Next up we have Ben who’s asking the question on behalf of his Dad who runs a couple of student buy-to-let properties in Surrey. Ben wants to dispel the myths about the house of multiple occupancy (HMO) rules and asks Rob and Rob for the facts!   Hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to another week of Ask Rob & Rob - this time with two new questions from Mark and Ben...

The first question this week is from Mark. Several properties have caught his interest and Mark has attempted to review the legal pack himself. However some are more complicated than he thought!

Would Rob and Rob recommend seeking professional legal advice prior to purchasing at auction? Do Rob & Rob know of any specialist firms to recommend to Mark to help with purchases and provide due diligence?

Find out in this week’s episode.

Next up we have Ben who’s asking the question on behalf of his Dad who runs a couple of student buy-to-let properties in Surrey.

Ben wants to dispel the myths about the house of multiple occupancy (HMO) rules and asks Rob and Rob for the facts!  

Hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 471 TPP298: Rob D’s £16,800 mistake https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13702&preview=true On this week’s Property Podcast, we’re helping you learn from Rob D’s very expensive mistake. The Robs have been in the property investment game a long time, so things can and will go wrong from time to time. Before we give you the details of this week’s Property Podcast, we have our property story of the week courtesy of the Guardian. They’re criticising the Help to Buy scheme, highlighting it as a government subsidy where the only winners are the property developers. As a developer himself. Rob B shares his thoughts on this, and whether he feels that money could be better spent elsewhere. Tune in to listen. The main topic of this week’s Property Podcast is Rob D’s £16,800 mistake. The aim of this episode isn’t to get everyone to feel sorry for Rob D, it’s purely so listeners can hear how important strategy is - something The Robs have touched on quite regularly. There are many property strategies in property but this week we’re concentrating on two: growth and cashflow - both of which The Robs explain in detail. Which is right for you if you want to give up your job and work with property full time? Should you be chasing yield or should you be chasing growth? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear a painful example of where Rob D got his property strategy wrong. When exactly did the failures in Rob D’s strategy happen? Was it a change in circumstances? Was it a failure to regularly review his investment strategy? Nobody is born a property investor, so it’s important to make sure you continue learning and regularly review your activity to stand the best chance of smashing your property investment goals. Even though this episode covers capital growth versus income chasing, it’s important to remember that cash flow is incredibly important no matter which property investment strategy you choose. There are many tips you can take away from this week’s Property Podcast so make sure you hit the play button to listen.   Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra is a cracking resource if you’re a big reader, particularly if you read online. It’s called Readwise - and if you frequently highlight key snippets to come back to later, this is definitely worth a look. You sync it to your account and each day it emails you a small selection of things you’ve highlighted in the past. We’re always finding great resources and share them each week in our Hub Extra emails which hit your inbox for free each Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register.   Get involved: Have you ever made a property investment mistake? Do you think you’ll learn from Rob D’s expensive mishap? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our active property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP298: Rob D’s £16,800 mistake full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week’s Property Podcast, we’re helping you learn from Rob D’s very expensive mistake. The Robs have been in the property investment game a long time, so things can and will go wrong from time to time. Before we give you the details of... On this week’s Property Podcast, we’re helping you learn from Rob D’s very expensive mistake. The Robs have been in the property investment game a long time, so things can and will go wrong from time to time. Before we give you the details of this week’s Property Podcast, we have our property story of the week courtesy of the Guardian. They’re criticising the Help to Buy scheme, highlighting it as a government subsidy where the only winners are the property developers. As a developer himself. Rob B shares his thoughts on this, and whether he feels that money could be better spent elsewhere. Tune in to listen. The main topic of this week’s Property Podcast is Rob D’s £16,800 mistake. The aim of this episode isn’t to get everyone to feel sorry for Rob D, it’s purely so listeners can hear how important strategy is - something The Robs have touched on quite regularly. There are many property strategies in property but this week we’re concentrating on two: growth and cashflow - both of which The Robs explain in detail. Which is right for you if you want to give up your job and work with property full time? Should you be chasing yield or should you be chasing growth? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear a painful example of where Rob D got his property strategy wrong. When exactly did the failures in Rob D’s strategy happen? Was it a change in circumstances? Was it a failure to regularly review his investment strategy? Nobody is born a property investor, so it’s important to make sure you continue learning and regularly review your activity to stand the best chance of smashing your property investment goals. Even though this episode covers capital growth versus income chasing, it’s important to remember that cash flow is incredibly important no matter which property investment strategy you choose. There are many tips you can take away from this week’s Property Podcast so make sure you hit the play button to listen.   Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra is a cracking resource if you’re a big reader, particularly if you read online. It’s called Readwise - and if you frequently highlight key snippets to come back to later, this is definitely worth a look. You sync it to your account and each day it emails you a small selection of things you’ve highlighted in the past. We’re always finding great resources and share them each week in our Hub Extra emails which hit your inbox for free each Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register.   Get involved: Have you ever made a property investment mistake? Do you think you’ll learn from Rob D’s expensive mishap? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our active property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. On this week’s Property Podcast, we’re helping you learn from Rob D’s very expensive mistake. The Robs have been in the property investment game a long time, so things can and will go wrong from time to time.

Before we give you the details of this week’s Property Podcast, we have our property story of the week courtesy of the Guardian.

They’re criticising the Help to Buy scheme, highlighting it as a government subsidy where the only winners are the property developers.

As a developer himself. Rob B shares his thoughts on this, and whether he feels that money could be better spent elsewhere.

Tune in to listen.

The main topic of this week’s Property Podcast is Rob D’s £16,800 mistake. The aim of this episode isn’t to get everyone to feel sorry for Rob D, it’s purely so listeners can hear how important strategy is - something The Robs have touched on quite regularly.

There are many property strategies in property but this week we’re concentrating on two: growth and cashflow - both of which The Robs explain in detail.

Which is right for you if you want to give up your job and work with property full time? Should you be chasing yield or should you be chasing growth?

Listen to this week’s podcast to hear a painful example of where Rob D got his property strategy wrong.

When exactly did the failures in Rob D’s strategy happen? Was it a change in circumstances? Was it a failure to regularly review his investment strategy?

Nobody is born a property investor, so it’s important to make sure you continue learning and regularly review your activity to stand the best chance of smashing your property investment goals.

Even though this episode covers capital growth versus income chasing, it’s important to remember that cash flow is incredibly important no matter which property investment strategy you choose.

There are many tips you can take away from this week’s Property Podcast so make sure you hit the play button to listen.

 

Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra is a cracking resource if you’re a big reader, particularly if you read online.

It’s called Readwise - and if you frequently highlight key snippets to come back to later, this is definitely worth a look. You sync it to your account and each day it emails you a small selection of things you’ve highlighted in the past.

We’re always finding great resources and share them each week in our Hub Extra emails which hit your inbox for free each Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register.

 

Get involved:

Have you ever made a property investment mistake? Do you think you’ll learn from Rob D’s expensive mishap? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You can also join our active property community on the Property Hub forum.   

We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1200 Ask 164: Should I sell or keep this Manchester flat? PLUS: Am I legally liable for the previous landlord's mistake? http://www.thepropertyhub.net/ask164-sell-or-keep-buy-to-let-property Welcome to another jam-packed Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you fire your property investment questions at us and we fire our opinions straight back at you. The first question this week is from Sean. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for over a year (thanks Sean!) and has been loving the content so far. Sean is 28 and in June 2015 he purchased a 2-bedroom apartment in one of the most prestigious buildings in Manchester city centre, complete with a balcony and parking. Fast forward a few years and Sean has purchased another property which he wants to live in.   He has a bit of a dilemma: he wants to keep his old Manchester city centre property as a buy to let but isn’t sure. Here’s the rundown: Value: £370,000 Outstanding mortgage: £280,000 35 year repayment mortgage quote approx. £1,000 pcm Service charge: £400 pcm Rental forecast: £1,400-£1,500 pcm   Sean believes that capital growth in Manchester has a fair distance to go and would like to keep hold of the apartment but isn’t convinced this is the right thing to do. Would an interest only mortgage bring the costs down? Should he rent it out and subsidise the losses from his own pocket? Is it worth him keeping the apartment for 10-20 years or should he cut his losses and sell up? Listen as The Robs crunch some numbers and give Sean some factual advice which may swing his decision.   Next up we have Jamie who’s in the process of purchasing a buy to let investment flat with an EPC rating of F. The energy efficiency changes came into force back in April and the current owner has clearly granted a tenancy knowing his property doesn’t comply. Jamie rightly wants to know if he’s likely to be held liable for this error when he purchases the investment property and the lease is changed into his name. Listen to find out what Rob & Rob would do in this situation - and why Rob D has had to dig down into the legislation to help Jamie out. Hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 Ask 164: Should I sell or keep this Manchester flat? PLUS: Am I legally liable for the previous landlord's mistake? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to another jam-packed Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you fire your property investment questions at us and we fire our opinions straight back at you. The first question this week is from Sean. He’s been listening to The... Welcome to another jam-packed Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you fire your property investment questions at us and we fire our opinions straight back at you. The first question this week is from Sean. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for over a year (thanks Sean!) and has been loving the content so far. Sean is 28 and in June 2015 he purchased a 2-bedroom apartment in one of the most prestigious buildings in Manchester city centre, complete with a balcony and parking. Fast forward a few years and Sean has purchased another property which he wants to live in.   He has a bit of a dilemma: he wants to keep his old Manchester city centre property as a buy to let but isn’t sure. Here’s the rundown: Value: £370,000 Outstanding mortgage: £280,000 35 year repayment mortgage quote approx. £1,000 pcm Service charge: £400 pcm Rental forecast: £1,400-£1,500 pcm   Sean believes that capital growth in Manchester has a fair distance to go and would like to keep hold of the apartment but isn’t convinced this is the right thing to do. Would an interest only mortgage bring the costs down? Should he rent it out and subsidise the losses from his own pocket? Is it worth him keeping the apartment for 10-20 years or should he cut his losses and sell up? Listen as The Robs crunch some numbers and give Sean some factual advice which may swing his decision.   Next up we have Jamie who’s in the process of purchasing a buy to let investment flat with an EPC rating of F. The energy efficiency changes came into force back in April and the current owner has clearly granted a tenancy knowing his property doesn’t comply. Jamie rightly wants to know if he’s likely to be held liable for this error when he purchases the investment property and the lease is changed into his name. Listen to find out what Rob & Rob would do in this situation - and why Rob D has had to dig down into the legislation to help Jamie out. Hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to another jam-packed Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you fire your property investment questions at us and we fire our opinions straight back at you.

The first question this week is from Sean. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for over a year (thanks Sean!) and has been loving the content so far.

Sean is 28 and in June 2015 he purchased a 2-bedroom apartment in one of the most prestigious buildings in Manchester city centre, complete with a balcony and parking.

Fast forward a few years and Sean has purchased another property which he wants to live in.

 

He has a bit of a dilemma: he wants to keep his old Manchester city centre property as a buy to let but isn’t sure. Here’s the rundown:

  • Value: £370,000
  • Outstanding mortgage: £280,000
  • 35 year repayment mortgage quote approx. £1,000 pcm
  • Service charge: £400 pcm
  • Rental forecast: £1,400-£1,500 pcm

 

Sean believes that capital growth in Manchester has a fair distance to go and would like to keep hold of the apartment but isn’t convinced this is the right thing to do. Would an interest only mortgage bring the costs down? Should he rent it out and subsidise the losses from his own pocket? Is it worth him keeping the apartment for 10-20 years or should he cut his losses and sell up?

Listen as The Robs crunch some numbers and give Sean some factual advice which may swing his decision.

 

Next up we have Jamie who’s in the process of purchasing a buy to let investment flat with an EPC rating of F.

The energy efficiency changes came into force back in April and the current owner has clearly granted a tenancy knowing his property doesn’t comply.

Jamie rightly wants to know if he’s likely to be held liable for this error when he purchases the investment property and the lease is changed into his name.

Listen to find out what Rob & Rob would do in this situation - and why Rob D has had to dig down into the legislation to help Jamie out.

Hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

 

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 546 TPP297: Things That Have Gone Wrong For Us In 2018 https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13674 We’re a very positive bunch here at The Property Hub, however we know that  not everything always goes to plan - particularly when investing in property. So on this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving us an insight into what’s gone wrong for them in the world of property investment and development this year. Before we delve into the podcast, check out the news story of the week - click here. There’s some quite shocking numbers here, one being that a whopping 35% of deals fall through within just three weeks of the seller receiving an offer. And if you thought that was bad, just listen to what happens within four weeks! But it’s not all negative news, as this could spin into an incredibly positive outcome for property investors. Tune in and listen to how Rob D would use this to his advantage! You can also find out more about Rob & Robs tactics for next year at our webinar on the 26th November. They’ll both be sharing details on where they’re both personally looking to invest in 2019. So if you’re looking to find out where the next property hotspots are, this is your chance. The webinar is FREE so click here to reserve your spot. As The Robs turn their attention to 2019, we thought we’d dedicate this week’s Property Podcast to reflecting on 2018 - and specifically on what has particularly gone wrong this year. Has the world of property development been plain sailing for Rob B? What have been the main challenges for the team whilst trying to get his development out of the ground at Crewe? Rob B talks us through how he’s navigated certain problems with his property development journey and what’s he’s learned from the process. And it’s not just Rob B who’s had issues at site, Rob D has had his fair share of problems and talks through his frustrations with the council, their slowness and needing to meet planning conditions - which ultimately put them behind schedule. Aside from the bureaucracy and endless paperwork which comes as part of being a property developer, The Robs share and discuss other property investment issues they’ve ran into this year: Non-paying tenants Damaged property Disappearing tenants Maintenance problems How do Rob & Rob manage to keep their cool (and stay positive) when faced with all these hurdles which are out of their control? If you’re unsure whether you’re cut out for the world of property investment and property development, tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out. Hub Extra: We’re giving you a fantastic quote this week from the legend that  is Elvis Presley: “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.” Listen to see why Rob & Rob have fallen in love with this particular quote and also look out for it in this week’s Hub Extra email which will hit your inbox on Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register for FREE! Get involved: You can reach us over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP297: Things That Have Gone Wrong For Us In 2018 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re a very positive bunch here at The Property Hub, however we know that  not everything always goes to plan - particularly when investing in property. So on this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving us an insight into what’s... We’re a very positive bunch here at The Property Hub, however we know that  not everything always goes to plan - particularly when investing in property. So on this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving us an insight into what’s gone wrong for them in the world of property investment and development this year. Before we delve into the podcast, check out the news story of the week - click here. There’s some quite shocking numbers here, one being that a whopping 35% of deals fall through within just three weeks of the seller receiving an offer. And if you thought that was bad, just listen to what happens within four weeks! But it’s not all negative news, as this could spin into an incredibly positive outcome for property investors. Tune in and listen to how Rob D would use this to his advantage! You can also find out more about Rob & Robs tactics for next year at our webinar on the 26th November. They’ll both be sharing details on where they’re both personally looking to invest in 2019. So if you’re looking to find out where the next property hotspots are, this is your chance. The webinar is FREE so click here to reserve your spot. As The Robs turn their attention to 2019, we thought we’d dedicate this week’s Property Podcast to reflecting on 2018 - and specifically on what has particularly gone wrong this year. Has the world of property development been plain sailing for Rob B? What have been the main challenges for the team whilst trying to get his development out of the ground at Crewe? Rob B talks us through how he’s navigated certain problems with his property development journey and what’s he’s learned from the process. And it’s not just Rob B who’s had issues at site, Rob D has had his fair share of problems and talks through his frustrations with the council, their slowness and needing to meet planning conditions - which ultimately put them behind schedule. Aside from the bureaucracy and endless paperwork which comes as part of being a property developer, The Robs share and discuss other property investment issues they’ve ran into this year: Non-paying tenants Damaged property Disappearing tenants Maintenance problems How do Rob & Rob manage to keep their cool (and stay positive) when faced with all these hurdles which are out of their control? If you’re unsure whether you’re cut out for the world of property investment and property development, tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out. Hub Extra: We’re giving you a fantastic quote this week from the legend that  is Elvis Presley: “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.” Listen to see why Rob & Rob have fallen in love with this particular quote and also look out for it in this week’s Hub Extra email which will hit your inbox on Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register for FREE! Get involved: You can reach us over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re a very positive bunch here at The Property Hub, however we know that  not everything always goes to plan - particularly when investing in property. So on this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving us an insight into what’s gone wrong for them in the world of property investment and development this year.

Before we delve into the podcast, check out the news story of the week - click here.

There’s some quite shocking numbers here, one being that a whopping 35% of deals fall through within just three weeks of the seller receiving an offer.

And if you thought that was bad, just listen to what happens within four weeks!

But it’s not all negative news, as this could spin into an incredibly positive outcome for property investors. Tune in and listen to how Rob D would use this to his advantage!

You can also find out more about Rob & Robs tactics for next year at our webinar on the 26th November. They’ll both be sharing details on where they’re both personally looking to invest in 2019. So if you’re looking to find out where the next property hotspots are, this is your chance. The webinar is FREE so click here to reserve your spot.

As The Robs turn their attention to 2019, we thought we’d dedicate this week’s Property Podcast to reflecting on 2018 - and specifically on what has particularly gone wrong this year.

Has the world of property development been plain sailing for Rob B? What have been the main challenges for the team whilst trying to get his development out of the ground at Crewe?

Rob B talks us through how he’s navigated certain problems with his property development journey and what’s he’s learned from the process.

And it’s not just Rob B who’s had issues at site, Rob D has had his fair share of problems and talks through his frustrations with the council, their slowness and needing to meet planning conditions - which ultimately put them behind schedule.

Aside from the bureaucracy and endless paperwork which comes as part of being a property developer, The Robs share and discuss other property investment issues they’ve ran into this year:

  • Non-paying tenants
  • Damaged property
  • Disappearing tenants
  • Maintenance problems

How do Rob & Rob manage to keep their cool (and stay positive) when faced with all these hurdles which are out of their control?

If you’re unsure whether you’re cut out for the world of property investment and property development, tune into this week’s Property Podcast to find out.

Hub Extra: We’re giving you a fantastic quote this week from the legend that  is Elvis Presley:

“When things go wrong, don’t go with them.”

Listen to see why Rob & Rob have fallen in love with this particular quote and also look out for it in this week’s Hub Extra email which will hit your inbox on Friday.

If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register for FREE!

Get involved:

You can reach us over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover.

You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related.

We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1374 Ask 163: My property's been down-valued! Did I do the wrong thing? PLUS: How do I get a job in property? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13665 Here we are with another Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly source of property investment information.   This week we have Greg, an avid Property Podcast and Ask Rob & Rob listener who is keen to start his own buy to let property investment journey. He’s made a great start by purchasing his first buy to let property in Manchester. He bought this at an auction house and the solicitors have already set the wheels in motion. Greg was told he needed a survey on advice from his mortgage broker to secure a mortgage. There were three levels of survey to choose from and Greg chose the most detailed report. Unfortunately this detailed survey revealed a number of high defects and has resulted in the surveyor down-valuing the investment property as a result - to the tune of £6,000! Greg is now questioning whether he did the right thing and is wondering if he should have gone for a lower survey which might not have found anything untoward for the purpose of his mortgage. Now, the issue here is that as Greg bought his buy to let investment property via an auction, he’s already committed to the price. A tricky situation to be in if you don’t have the additional funds to make up the shortfall. Rob & Rob have some sound advice for Greg, but more importantly, this advice could save another listener thousands of pounds by not making the same mistake. Tune in to hear some top tips from The Robs on buying investment property at auction.   The second question this week is from the many emails we’ve received asking how you can bag your dream job in property. We’re on a huge recruitment drive right now and most of you will have seen emails, social posts and Linkedin updates from Rob & Rob, and the rest of the team here at The Property Hub. We’ll let you in on a secret - take a listen to this podcast. We’ve had thousands of CV through over the past few months and many of them have been rejected. To put this into context, our marketing team have rejected over 500 CVs alone recently! What exactly are we looking for? And what exactly can you do to stand out and bag your dream job in the property industry? Listen to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob and head on over to our jobs page to find out more.      Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 Ask 163: My property's been down-valued! Did I do the wrong thing? PLUS: How do I get a job in property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Here we are with another Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly source of property investment information.   This week we have Greg, an avid Property Podcast and Ask Rob & Rob listener who is keen to start his own buy to let property investment... Here we are with another Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly source of property investment information.   This week we have Greg, an avid Property Podcast and Ask Rob & Rob listener who is keen to start his own buy to let property investment journey. He’s made a great start by purchasing his first buy to let property in Manchester. He bought this at an auction house and the solicitors have already set the wheels in motion. Greg was told he needed a survey on advice from his mortgage broker to secure a mortgage. There were three levels of survey to choose from and Greg chose the most detailed report. Unfortunately this detailed survey revealed a number of high defects and has resulted in the surveyor down-valuing the investment property as a result - to the tune of £6,000! Greg is now questioning whether he did the right thing and is wondering if he should have gone for a lower survey which might not have found anything untoward for the purpose of his mortgage. Now, the issue here is that as Greg bought his buy to let investment property via an auction, he’s already committed to the price. A tricky situation to be in if you don’t have the additional funds to make up the shortfall. Rob & Rob have some sound advice for Greg, but more importantly, this advice could save another listener thousands of pounds by not making the same mistake. Tune in to hear some top tips from The Robs on buying investment property at auction.   The second question this week is from the many emails we’ve received asking how you can bag your dream job in property. We’re on a huge recruitment drive right now and most of you will have seen emails, social posts and Linkedin updates from Rob & Rob, and the rest of the team here at The Property Hub. We’ll let you in on a secret - take a listen to this podcast. We’ve had thousands of CV through over the past few months and many of them have been rejected. To put this into context, our marketing team have rejected over 500 CVs alone recently! What exactly are we looking for? And what exactly can you do to stand out and bag your dream job in the property industry? Listen to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob and head on over to our jobs page to find out more.      Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Here we are with another Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly source of property investment information.

 

This week we have Greg, an avid Property Podcast and Ask Rob & Rob listener who is keen to start his own buy to let property investment journey.

He’s made a great start by purchasing his first buy to let property in Manchester. He bought this at an auction house and the solicitors have already set the wheels in motion.

Greg was told he needed a survey on advice from his mortgage broker to secure a mortgage. There were three levels of survey to choose from and Greg chose the most detailed report.

Unfortunately this detailed survey revealed a number of high defects and has resulted in the surveyor down-valuing the investment property as a result - to the tune of £6,000!

Greg is now questioning whether he did the right thing and is wondering if he should have gone for a lower survey which might not have found anything untoward for the purpose of his mortgage.

Now, the issue here is that as Greg bought his buy to let investment property via an auction, he’s already committed to the price. A tricky situation to be in if you don’t have the additional funds to make up the shortfall.

Rob & Rob have some sound advice for Greg, but more importantly, this advice could save another listener thousands of pounds by not making the same mistake. Tune in to hear some top tips from The Robs on buying investment property at auction.

 

The second question this week is from the many emails we’ve received asking how you can bag your dream job in property.

We’re on a huge recruitment drive right now and most of you will have seen emails, social posts and Linkedin updates from Rob & Rob, and the rest of the team here at The Property Hub.

We’ll let you in on a secret - take a listen to this podcast.

We’ve had thousands of CV through over the past few months and many of them have been rejected. To put this into context, our marketing team have rejected over 500 CVs alone recently!

What exactly are we looking for? And what exactly can you do to stand out and bag your dream job in the property industry?

Listen to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob and head on over to our jobs page to find out more.  

  

Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 471 TPP296: Listener Deals 2018: Pt 2 https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13656 We’re back for another jam-packed Property Podcast with Rob & Rob and more importantly, we’re reviewing listener property investment deals… again! Before we dive in, we have this week’s news story which is complete with fancy graphs, courtesy of the BBC. This shows the cost of renting in the UK in seven charts. While most of the charts state the obvious, there are some interesting findings which buy to let property investors will find particularly useful, and of course Rob & Rob delve into these facts on the podcast and share their opinions on the newly unveiled data. But before we get into our main topic of listener property deals, we’re letting you into a secret happening on the 26th November - mark this in your diary now! Rob & Rob are going live and will be sharing details on where they’re both personally looking to invest in 2019; not just for buy to let property, but also from a property development perspective too. The Robs are always inundated with questions on their personal approaches to property investment and this is a chance for you to hear first-hand what they plan on doing in 2019 and where. It also gives you the opportunity to get ahead of the game and to do some research ahead of next year to see which locations are likely to outperform others. The webinar is FREE, so click this link to reserve your spot. The main event this week is a round 2 of listener deals. These 3 deals have been selected for Rob & Rob to review live on the podcast so sit back, hit play and hear their thoughts as they review each deal live on air. Deal 1 - click here to view This first property investment deal has come from Neil and is located in Rob B’s hometown of Liverpool. The purchase has already been agreed at £76,000 and Neil thinks this will rent at around £550 per month. However, he’s concerned about the amount of money it would cost to bring this property up to a rental standard. He’s also questioning the capital growth potential in this area too. Would this be a deal Rob & Rob would fight over? Or would the interesting choice of carpet send them running for this hills? And would Rob B tip this location for significant capital growth? Listen to find out. Deal 2 - click here to view The second deal has come from Darren, is located near Milton Keynes and is a beautiful 5-bedroom detached property with a decent price tag at £700,000. This isn’t the type of property Rob & Rob usually see buy to let investors looking at, but Darren has a plan. He wants to purchase the property and split the plot (just take a look at the huge garden!). He wants to improve/refurbish the house for around £50,000 and sell it for £650,000. It might sound like he’s making a loss, however he’ll have gained a nice little plot of 0.2 acres for £100,000 in an area where land is extremely rare. He could also fit another similar 5-bedroom property on the plot which could fetch up to £800,000! Is this a viable plan or just plain crazy? Deal 3 - click here to view Our third listener property deal is from Sam and is in Leeds city centre. The purchase price of this buy to let property is £94,000 and it’s currently tenanted, achieving a rental income of £615 per month - a very decent return on investment. Rob B knows this area well and has some slight concerns with studio apartments, so tune in to find out why this is this case. Would Rob & Rob invest or are they on the fence with this one? Tune into this week’s podcast to find out. Hub Extra: We’re giving you a great resource this week and it’s a perfect match for this podcast episode. Property Log is an extension for Chrome and is a fantastic tool, (past lovers of Property Bee take note!) giving you all the price changes on the particular property you’re interested in. Click here to download - you won’t regret it. Listen and find out how Rob D uses this in practice to help with price negotiations. If you love discovering new resources on everything property related, make sure you’re signed up to Hub Extra; the most valuable email that’ll hit your inbox each week. Get over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! Get involved: You can reach us over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP296: Listener Deals 2018: Pt 2 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back for another jam-packed Property Podcast with Rob & Rob and more importantly, we’re reviewing listener property investment deals… again! Before we dive in, we have this week’s news story which is complete with fancy graphs,... We’re back for another jam-packed Property Podcast with Rob & Rob and more importantly, we’re reviewing listener property investment deals… again! Before we dive in, we have this week’s news story which is complete with fancy graphs, courtesy of the BBC. This shows the cost of renting in the UK in seven charts. While most of the charts state the obvious, there are some interesting findings which buy to let property investors will find particularly useful, and of course Rob & Rob delve into these facts on the podcast and share their opinions on the newly unveiled data. But before we get into our main topic of listener property deals, we’re letting you into a secret happening on the 26th November - mark this in your diary now! Rob & Rob are going live and will be sharing details on where they’re both personally looking to invest in 2019; not just for buy to let property, but also from a property development perspective too. The Robs are always inundated with questions on their personal approaches to property investment and this is a chance for you to hear first-hand what they plan on doing in 2019 and where. It also gives you the opportunity to get ahead of the game and to do some research ahead of next year to see which locations are likely to outperform others. The webinar is FREE, so click this link to reserve your spot. The main event this week is a round 2 of listener deals. These 3 deals have been selected for Rob & Rob to review live on the podcast so sit back, hit play and hear their thoughts as they review each deal live on air. Deal 1 - click here to view This first property investment deal has come from Neil and is located in Rob B’s hometown of Liverpool. The purchase has already been agreed at £76,000 and Neil thinks this will rent at around £550 per month. However, he’s concerned about the amount of money it would cost to bring this property up to a rental standard. He’s also questioning the capital growth potential in this area too. Would this be a deal Rob & Rob would fight over? Or would the interesting choice of carpet send them running for this hills? And would Rob B tip this location for significant capital growth? Listen to find out. Deal 2 - click here to view The second deal has come from Darren, is located near Milton Keynes and is a beautiful 5-bedroom detached property with a decent price tag at £700,000. This isn’t the type of property Rob & Rob usually see buy to let investors looking at, but Darren has a plan. He wants to purchase the property and split the plot (just take a look at the huge garden!). He wants to improve/refurbish the house for around £50,000 and sell it for £650,000. It might sound like he’s making a loss, however he’ll have gained a nice little plot of 0.2 acres for £100,000 in an area where land is extremely rare. He could also fit another similar 5-bedroom property on the plot which could fetch up to £800,000! Is this a viable plan or just plain crazy? Deal 3 - click here to view Our third listener property deal is from Sam and is in Leeds city centre. The purchase price of this buy to let property is £94,000 and it’s currently tenanted, achieving a rental income of £615 per month - a very decent return on investment. Rob B knows this area well and has some slight concerns with studio apartments, so tune in to find out why this is this case. Would Rob & Rob invest or are they on the fence with this one? Tune into this week’s podcast to find out. Hub Extra: We’re giving you a great resource this week and it’s a perfect match for this podcast episode. Property Log is an extension for Chrome and is a fantastic tool, (past lovers of Property Bee take note!) giving you all the price changes on the particular property you’re interested in. Click here to download - you won’t regret it. Listen and find out how Rob D uses this in practice to help with price negotiations. If you love discovering new resources on everything property related, make sure you’re signed up to Hub Extra; the most valuable email that’ll hit your inbox each week. Get over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! Get involved: You can reach us over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back for another jam-packed Property Podcast with Rob & Rob and more importantly, we’re reviewing listener property investment deals… again!

Before we dive in, we have this week’s news story which is complete with fancy graphs, courtesy of the BBC. This shows the cost of renting in the UK in seven charts.

While most of the charts state the obvious, there are some interesting findings which buy to let property investors will find particularly useful, and of course Rob & Rob delve into these facts on the podcast and share their opinions on the newly unveiled data.

But before we get into our main topic of listener property deals, we’re letting you into a secret happening on the 26th November - mark this in your diary now!

Rob & Rob are going live and will be sharing details on where they’re both personally looking to invest in 2019; not just for buy to let property, but also from a property development perspective too.

The Robs are always inundated with questions on their personal approaches to property investment and this is a chance for you to hear first-hand what they plan on doing in 2019 and where.

It also gives you the opportunity to get ahead of the game and to do some research ahead of next year to see which locations are likely to outperform others.

The webinar is FREE, so click this link to reserve your spot.

The main event this week is a round 2 of listener deals. These 3 deals have been selected for Rob & Rob to review live on the podcast so sit back, hit play and hear their thoughts as they review each deal live on air.

Deal 1 - click here to view

This first property investment deal has come from Neil and is located in Rob B’s hometown of Liverpool.

The purchase has already been agreed at £76,000 and Neil thinks this will rent at around £550 per month. However, he’s concerned about the amount of money it would cost to bring this property up to a rental standard. He’s also questioning the capital growth potential in this area too.

Would this be a deal Rob & Rob would fight over? Or would the interesting choice of carpet send them running for this hills? And would Rob B tip this location for significant capital growth? Listen to find out.

Deal 2 - click here to view

The second deal has come from Darren, is located near Milton Keynes and is a beautiful 5-bedroom detached property with a decent price tag at £700,000.

This isn’t the type of property Rob & Rob usually see buy to let investors looking at, but Darren has a plan. He wants to purchase the property and split the plot (just take a look at the huge garden!). He wants to improve/refurbish the house for around £50,000 and sell it for £650,000.

It might sound like he’s making a loss, however he’ll have gained a nice little plot of 0.2 acres for £100,000 in an area where land is extremely rare. He could also fit another similar 5-bedroom property on the plot which could fetch up to £800,000!

Is this a viable plan or just plain crazy?

Deal 3 - click here to view

Our third listener property deal is from Sam and is in Leeds city centre. The purchase price of this buy to let property is £94,000 and it’s currently tenanted, achieving a rental income of £615 per month - a very decent return on investment.

Rob B knows this area well and has some slight concerns with studio apartments, so tune in to find out why this is this case. Would Rob & Rob invest or are they on the fence with this one?

Tune into this week’s podcast to find out.

Hub Extra: We’re giving you a great resource this week and it’s a perfect match for this podcast episode.

Property Log is an extension for Chrome and is a fantastic tool, (past lovers of Property Bee take note!) giving you all the price changes on the particular property you’re interested in.

Click here to download - you won’t regret it. Listen and find out how Rob D uses this in practice to help with price negotiations.

If you love discovering new resources on everything property related, make sure you’re signed up to Hub Extra; the most valuable email that’ll hit your inbox each week. Get over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE!

Get involved:

You can reach us over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover.

You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related.

We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

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]]> 1554 ASK162: Should I pull out of this deal? PLUS: Is it a good idea to wait for the Brexit dip? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13649 We’re back with two property investment related questions from our wonderful Hubbers this week, after deep-delving into the one (but very detailed) question relating to off-plan investments last week. If you missed it, you can catch it here. On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, James tells us how he inherited a property which was then sold to buy his residential property. He had a sum left over to invest in a 3-bedroom, end-of-terrace property in Northampton where he’s been stuck in the conveyancing process for 6 months! It’s not James’ fault - there are issues further up the chain. However, whilst he’s been sitting tight for 6 months, he’s also been soaking up all the information on our Property Podcasts (wise move, James!) and has been thinking about whether this property investment is the right one for him after all. Should he continue with his property purchase or should he pull out, cut his losses, have a rethink and put his new-found buy to let knowledge into practice with a different property in a different location? Perhaps somewhere where capital growth is likely to be stronger and the rental returns higher? As listeners will know, the Robs aren’t huge fans of the conveyancing process, so James isn’t alone with his frustrations. The buying process is painful and this does give buyers plenty of time to think and reflect on their buy to let property investment purchases. But would the Robs continue with the property or would they pull out of the process if they thought something better was around the corner? Find out in today’s episode. The second question comes from Rob (yes, another Rob!). He wants to know if he should invest in buy to let property now or hold off because of Brexit. He believes that a “no deal” will likely result in a huge market dip - but is this really the case? If you listen back to the Brexit episode, you’ll hear our thoughts on Brexit and how the Robs think it will affect the property market, but in this episode we expand a tad further. The Brexit negativity is here and now - all markets are assuming the worst. The media is doing a damn good job at making investors question their investment decisions, but should you let them steer you? Is now the time to retreat? Or is it time to stand firm and be brave with your buy to let investment plans? Hit the play button to listen.  Do you have a buy to let or property related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK162: Should I pull out of this deal? PLUS: Is it a good idea to wait for the Brexit dip? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re back with two property investment related questions from our wonderful Hubbers this week, after deep-delving into the one (but very detailed) question relating to off-plan investments last week. If you missed it, you can catch it here. On... We’re back with two property investment related questions from our wonderful Hubbers this week, after deep-delving into the one (but very detailed) question relating to off-plan investments last week. If you missed it, you can catch it here. On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, James tells us how he inherited a property which was then sold to buy his residential property. He had a sum left over to invest in a 3-bedroom, end-of-terrace property in Northampton where he’s been stuck in the conveyancing process for 6 months! It’s not James’ fault - there are issues further up the chain. However, whilst he’s been sitting tight for 6 months, he’s also been soaking up all the information on our Property Podcasts (wise move, James!) and has been thinking about whether this property investment is the right one for him after all. Should he continue with his property purchase or should he pull out, cut his losses, have a rethink and put his new-found buy to let knowledge into practice with a different property in a different location? Perhaps somewhere where capital growth is likely to be stronger and the rental returns higher? As listeners will know, the Robs aren’t huge fans of the conveyancing process, so James isn’t alone with his frustrations. The buying process is painful and this does give buyers plenty of time to think and reflect on their buy to let property investment purchases. But would the Robs continue with the property or would they pull out of the process if they thought something better was around the corner? Find out in today’s episode. The second question comes from Rob (yes, another Rob!). He wants to know if he should invest in buy to let property now or hold off because of Brexit. He believes that a “no deal” will likely result in a huge market dip - but is this really the case? If you listen back to the Brexit episode, you’ll hear our thoughts on Brexit and how the Robs think it will affect the property market, but in this episode we expand a tad further. The Brexit negativity is here and now - all markets are assuming the worst. The media is doing a damn good job at making investors question their investment decisions, but should you let them steer you? Is now the time to retreat? Or is it time to stand firm and be brave with your buy to let investment plans? Hit the play button to listen.  Do you have a buy to let or property related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re back with two property investment related questions from our wonderful Hubbers this week, after deep-delving into the one (but very detailed) question relating to off-plan investments last week. If you missed it, you can catch it here.

On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, James tells us how he inherited a property which was then sold to buy his residential property. He had a sum left over to invest in a 3-bedroom, end-of-terrace property in Northampton where he’s been stuck in the conveyancing process for 6 months!

It’s not James’ fault - there are issues further up the chain. However, whilst he’s been sitting tight for 6 months, he’s also been soaking up all the information on our Property Podcasts (wise move, James!) and has been thinking about whether this property investment is the right one for him after all.

Should he continue with his property purchase or should he pull out, cut his losses, have a rethink and put his new-found buy to let knowledge into practice with a different property in a different location? Perhaps somewhere where capital growth is likely to be stronger and the rental returns higher?

As listeners will know, the Robs aren’t huge fans of the conveyancing process, so James isn’t alone with his frustrations. The buying process is painful and this does give buyers plenty of time to think and reflect on their buy to let property investment purchases. But would the Robs continue with the property or would they pull out of the process if they thought something better was around the corner?

Find out in today’s episode.

The second question comes from Rob (yes, another Rob!). He wants to know if he should invest in buy to let property now or hold off because of Brexit. He believes that a “no deal” will likely result in a huge market dip - but is this really the case?

If you listen back to the Brexit episode, you’ll hear our thoughts on Brexit and how the Robs think it will affect the property market, but in this episode we expand a tad further.

The Brexit negativity is here and now - all markets are assuming the worst.

The media is doing a damn good job at making investors question their investment decisions, but should you let them steer you? Is now the time to retreat? Or is it time to stand firm and be brave with your buy to let investment plans?

Hit the play button to listen. 

Do you have a buy to let or property related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 544 TPP295: The Future of UK Property with Property Legend, Tom Bloxham https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13628 Last week we learnt how to build a £100 million property development company with none other than the legendary Tom Bloxham MBE, co-founder and Chairman of Urban Splash. This week we’re back with Tom to discuss the future of the UK property market. But as always, first we have our news story of the week which you can find by clicking here. It’s a report undertaken by Generation Rent - a non-profit organisation that campaigns for private renters. Over the last few years since the tax changes were introduced, we’ve had numerous reports of landlords exiting the sector and rents getting pushed through the roof, punishing tenants and leaving them out of pocket. However, this new report makes for interesting reading. Tune in to find out why Rob D thinks this is a pretty sensible piece of property research and also find out what exactly made Rob B laugh out loud. It’s also worth taking a look at the graphs and charts too - the whole thing makes for a very interesting read indeed. Now, what exactly is in store for the property market? We’re with Tom Bloxham MBE once again to discuss the future of the UK property sector. At the top of Tom’s list is modular housing - something which hasn’t hugely taken off in the UK yet, but it won’t be long before it does if Urban Splash has anything to do with it. In this episode we learn why Urban Splash made the bold move to modular housing - was it the huge number of people shunning new build houses? Was it the need for quality and design combined? The ability to completely configure a home to an individual's requirements has slowly started to catch on, as has being able to make internal changes without altering the structural integrity of the building - a win-win. Tom takes us through his vision to reinvent modern housing; from investing in factories to develop greatly designed structures, to allowing customers to personalise every detail and make each property completely bespoke. It’s not all plain sailing though, as modular housing hasn’t taken off in the UK in the same way it has elsewhere like the USA. What does Tom think is the barrier? Is it attitude, personal preference or the steeper price point? We also delve into what excites Tom - what is it about a city or town which captures his attention in a bid to reinvent it the Urban Splash way? Does he want to make communities where pedestrians are more important than cars? Does he want to make sure kids can be safe playing on the streets again? We really delve into what makes a great location for Urban Splash to make their next mark. We also discover that political drivers are a consideration for Tom and his team. He also gives us his insight on what’s in store for the rental sector and why he thinks more of us are renting - a trend which he doesn’t see changing any time soon. If that wasn’t enough, Tom fills us in on his plan for a residential fund so people can co-invest in residential markets. He also shares his thoughts on what traditional buy to let landlords can do to compete with institutional players who are entering the residential property market. This is a fantastic insight into Tom’s world and a great listen. We certainly learnt a lot! Make sure you tune in - it’s one you definitely don’t want to miss. Hub Extra: As always, we’ve dug out a handy resource for Hub Extra this week; it’s another cracking video which you can access here. There’s a backstory to this, so listen to the podcast to find out why the Robs are recommending this, this week. If you’re not signed up to the most valuable email you’ll receive every Friday, head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! Get involved: As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP295: The Future of UK Property with Property Legend, Tom Bloxham full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week we learnt how to build a £100 million property development company with none other than the legendary Tom Bloxham MBE, co-founder and Chairman of Urban Splash. This week we’re back with Tom to discuss the future of the UK property market.... Last week we learnt how to build a £100 million property development company with none other than the legendary Tom Bloxham MBE, co-founder and Chairman of Urban Splash. This week we’re back with Tom to discuss the future of the UK property market. But as always, first we have our news story of the week which you can find by clicking here. It’s a report undertaken by Generation Rent - a non-profit organisation that campaigns for private renters. Over the last few years since the tax changes were introduced, we’ve had numerous reports of landlords exiting the sector and rents getting pushed through the roof, punishing tenants and leaving them out of pocket. However, this new report makes for interesting reading. Tune in to find out why Rob D thinks this is a pretty sensible piece of property research and also find out what exactly made Rob B laugh out loud. It’s also worth taking a look at the graphs and charts too - the whole thing makes for a very interesting read indeed. Now, what exactly is in store for the property market? We’re with Tom Bloxham MBE once again to discuss the future of the UK property sector. At the top of Tom’s list is modular housing - something which hasn’t hugely taken off in the UK yet, but it won’t be long before it does if Urban Splash has anything to do with it. In this episode we learn why Urban Splash made the bold move to modular housing - was it the huge number of people shunning new build houses? Was it the need for quality and design combined? The ability to completely configure a home to an individual's requirements has slowly started to catch on, as has being able to make internal changes without altering the structural integrity of the building - a win-win. Tom takes us through his vision to reinvent modern housing; from investing in factories to develop greatly designed structures, to allowing customers to personalise every detail and make each property completely bespoke. It’s not all plain sailing though, as modular housing hasn’t taken off in the UK in the same way it has elsewhere like the USA. What does Tom think is the barrier? Is it attitude, personal preference or the steeper price point? We also delve into what excites Tom - what is it about a city or town which captures his attention in a bid to reinvent it the Urban Splash way? Does he want to make communities where pedestrians are more important than cars? Does he want to make sure kids can be safe playing on the streets again? We really delve into what makes a great location for Urban Splash to make their next mark. We also discover that political drivers are a consideration for Tom and his team. He also gives us his insight on what’s in store for the rental sector and why he thinks more of us are renting - a trend which he doesn’t see changing any time soon. If that wasn’t enough, Tom fills us in on his plan for a residential fund so people can co-invest in residential markets. He also shares his thoughts on what traditional buy to let landlords can do to compete with institutional players who are entering the residential property market. This is a fantastic insight into Tom’s world and a great listen. We certainly learnt a lot! Make sure you tune in - it’s one you definitely don’t want to miss. Hub Extra: As always, we’ve dug out a handy resource for Hub Extra this week; it’s another cracking video which you can access here. There’s a backstory to this, so listen to the podcast to find out why the Robs are recommending this, this week. If you’re not signed up to the most valuable email you’ll receive every Friday, head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! Get involved: As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week we learnt how to build a £100 million property development company with none other than the legendary Tom Bloxham MBE, co-founder and Chairman of Urban Splash.

This week we’re back with Tom to discuss the future of the UK property market.

But as always, first we have our news story of the week which you can find by clicking here.

It’s a report undertaken by Generation Rent - a non-profit organisation that campaigns for private renters.

Over the last few years since the tax changes were introduced, we’ve had numerous reports of landlords exiting the sector and rents getting pushed through the roof, punishing tenants and leaving them out of pocket. However, this new report makes for interesting reading.

Tune in to find out why Rob D thinks this is a pretty sensible piece of property research and also find out what exactly made Rob B laugh out loud.

It’s also worth taking a look at the graphs and charts too - the whole thing makes for a very interesting read indeed.

Now, what exactly is in store for the property market? We’re with Tom Bloxham MBE once again to discuss the future of the UK property sector.

At the top of Tom’s list is modular housing - something which hasn’t hugely taken off in the UK yet, but it won’t be long before it does if Urban Splash has anything to do with it.

In this episode we learn why Urban Splash made the bold move to modular housing - was it the huge number of people shunning new build houses? Was it the need for quality and design combined?

The ability to completely configure a home to an individual's requirements has slowly started to catch on, as has being able to make internal changes without altering the structural integrity of the building - a win-win.

Tom takes us through his vision to reinvent modern housing; from investing in factories to develop greatly designed structures, to allowing customers to personalise every detail and make each property completely bespoke.

It’s not all plain sailing though, as modular housing hasn’t taken off in the UK in the same way it has elsewhere like the USA. What does Tom think is the barrier?

Is it attitude, personal preference or the steeper price point?

We also delve into what excites Tom - what is it about a city or town which captures his attention in a bid to reinvent it the Urban Splash way?

Does he want to make communities where pedestrians are more important than cars? Does he want to make sure kids can be safe playing on the streets again? We really delve into what makes a great location for Urban Splash to make their next mark.

We also discover that political drivers are a consideration for Tom and his team. He also gives us his insight on what’s in store for the rental sector and why he thinks more of us are renting - a trend which he doesn’t see changing any time soon.

If that wasn’t enough, Tom fills us in on his plan for a residential fund so people can co-invest in residential markets. He also shares his thoughts on what traditional buy to let landlords can do to compete with institutional players who are entering the residential property market.

This is a fantastic insight into Tom’s world and a great listen. We certainly learnt a lot! Make sure you tune in - it’s one you definitely don’t want to miss.

Hub Extra: As always, we’ve dug out a handy resource for Hub Extra this week; it’s another cracking video which you can access here. There’s a backstory to this, so listen to the podcast to find out why the Robs are recommending this, this week.

If you’re not signed up to the most valuable email you’ll receive every Friday, head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE!

Get involved:

As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover.

You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related.

And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

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]]> 1605 ASK161: I have an off-plan investment property that’s gone wrong. How can this be fixed? Can I get my deposit back? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13604 In a bold move this week, we only have one property investment related question on Ask Rob & Rob. No, that’s not us being lazy. That’s just us wanting to dedicate time to expand on this one, off-plan buy to let investment question with the level of detail that’s needed. We get many questions relating to off-plan investment property each and every week, but none as frustrating as this. So hit the play button to hear Trevor’s story and listen to what Rob & Rob would do in this situation.   Trevor in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire is having a tough time with an off-plan investment property in Liverpool. He exchanged contracts in November 2017 with completion due around June 2018 with a long-stop date of August 2018. Fast forward to February 2018 and Trevor was still nowhere near completing on this property. In fact, when Trevor visited the site, work hadn’t even begun on his buy to let investment. Skip to June 2018 and still nothing had progressed. Since then, Trevor has been back and forth with the developers who have since offered him three alternative plot switches (one of them with a hefty additional cost of £20,000), but has also discovered other amenities which are now no longer included within the build or have been moved elsewhere. Not ideal when purchasing an off-plan investment property. If he chose to stick with his original off-plan apartment, the developer had changed the plan so the bedroom no longer had a window and no natural ventilation - something which would possibly affect the rental potential of the property. So, Trevor has decided to call it a day and the developer has 28 working days to return his deposit. Is it likely to be plain sailing or can Trevor look at exploring breach of contract? In a twist of fate, Rob & Rob did some research on the property developer in question and you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out why the Robs chose to walk away from their deals. But the Robs do have some handy information for those who want to safely invest in off-plan property. Should you look for a good track record, protected deposits or both? Make sure you grab a notebook and pen as Rob & Rob take you through a checklist for investing in off-plan property safely. Do Rob & Rob think there’s a chance for Trevor to get his deposit back? Listen and let us know what you think of this week’s podcast. Enjoy this week’s Rob & Rob.  Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK161: I have an off-plan investment property that’s gone wrong. How can this be fixed? Can I get my deposit back? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In a bold move this week, we only have one property investment related question on Ask Rob & Rob. No, that’s not us being lazy. That’s just us wanting to dedicate time to expand on this one, off-plan buy to let investment question with the... In a bold move this week, we only have one property investment related question on Ask Rob & Rob. No, that’s not us being lazy. That’s just us wanting to dedicate time to expand on this one, off-plan buy to let investment question with the level of detail that’s needed. We get many questions relating to off-plan investment property each and every week, but none as frustrating as this. So hit the play button to hear Trevor’s story and listen to what Rob & Rob would do in this situation.   Trevor in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire is having a tough time with an off-plan investment property in Liverpool. He exchanged contracts in November 2017 with completion due around June 2018 with a long-stop date of August 2018. Fast forward to February 2018 and Trevor was still nowhere near completing on this property. In fact, when Trevor visited the site, work hadn’t even begun on his buy to let investment. Skip to June 2018 and still nothing had progressed. Since then, Trevor has been back and forth with the developers who have since offered him three alternative plot switches (one of them with a hefty additional cost of £20,000), but has also discovered other amenities which are now no longer included within the build or have been moved elsewhere. Not ideal when purchasing an off-plan investment property. If he chose to stick with his original off-plan apartment, the developer had changed the plan so the bedroom no longer had a window and no natural ventilation - something which would possibly affect the rental potential of the property. So, Trevor has decided to call it a day and the developer has 28 working days to return his deposit. Is it likely to be plain sailing or can Trevor look at exploring breach of contract? In a twist of fate, Rob & Rob did some research on the property developer in question and you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out why the Robs chose to walk away from their deals. But the Robs do have some handy information for those who want to safely invest in off-plan property. Should you look for a good track record, protected deposits or both? Make sure you grab a notebook and pen as Rob & Rob take you through a checklist for investing in off-plan property safely. Do Rob & Rob think there’s a chance for Trevor to get his deposit back? Listen and let us know what you think of this week’s podcast. Enjoy this week’s Rob & Rob.  Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In a bold move this week, we only have one property investment related question on Ask Rob & Rob.

No, that’s not us being lazy.

That’s just us wanting to dedicate time to expand on this one, off-plan buy to let investment question with the level of detail that’s needed.

We get many questions relating to off-plan investment property each and every week, but none as frustrating as this. So hit the play button to hear Trevor’s story and listen to what Rob & Rob would do in this situation.

 

Trevor in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire is having a tough time with an off-plan investment property in Liverpool. He exchanged contracts in November 2017 with completion due around June 2018 with a long-stop date of August 2018.

Fast forward to February 2018 and Trevor was still nowhere near completing on this property. In fact, when Trevor visited the site, work hadn’t even begun on his buy to let investment.

Skip to June 2018 and still nothing had progressed. Since then, Trevor has been back and forth with the developers who have since offered him three alternative plot switches (one of them with a hefty additional cost of £20,000), but has also discovered other amenities which are now no longer included within the build or have been moved elsewhere. Not ideal when purchasing an off-plan investment property.

If he chose to stick with his original off-plan apartment, the developer had changed the plan so the bedroom no longer had a window and no natural ventilation - something which would possibly affect the rental potential of the property.

So, Trevor has decided to call it a day and the developer has 28 working days to return his deposit. Is it likely to be plain sailing or can Trevor look at exploring breach of contract?

In a twist of fate, Rob & Rob did some research on the property developer in question and you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out why the Robs chose to walk away from their deals.

But the Robs do have some handy information for those who want to safely invest in off-plan property. Should you look for a good track record, protected deposits or both? Make sure you grab a notebook and pen as Rob & Rob take you through a checklist for investing in off-plan property safely.

Do Rob & Rob think there’s a chance for Trevor to get his deposit back? Listen and let us know what you think of this week’s podcast.

Enjoy this week’s Rob & Rob. 

Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 696 TPP294: How To Build A £100 Million Property Development Company: The Urban Splash Story http://www.thepropertyhub.net/tom-bloxham-pt-1/ You’re in for a treat this week, as we learn how to build a £100 million property development company. And we learn from the best in the business - Tom Bloxham MBE, chairman and co-founder of multi-award-winning property development company, Urban Splash. But first, we have our news story of the week which you can find by clicking here. You may remember our landlord survey a while back - the results were interesting and we’re pleased that the findings have hit the property press hard and fast. How will landlords react to Brexit? Will it scupper future property investment plans or will it create a wave of opportunities for investors to capitalise on? Hit the link and let us know what you think of the research. Now, our main event this week is the story of Urban Splash - a business that’s doing phenomenal things in the property industry. At 25 years old, Urban Splash has continued making a splash across towns and cities throughout the UK with their large regeneration and design-led schemes, which have won them a huge amount of awards - and rightly so! A true champion in the property development industry, Tom talks us through the difficulties of taking old, derelict and listed buildings, and restoring them to create functional homes to suit today’s modern needs. And more interestingly, their recent move in to modular housing which is set to transform the housing industry significantly over the years. How did Urban Splash grow from two men in a shed to building a multi-million-pound business? Tune in as Tom walks us through his first, very ambitious project in Liverpool where the true power of design and placemaking was revealed. If you’re unfamiliar with Urban Splash, they are the true pioneers of urban living and have made the challenges of regeneration appear effortless. However, Tom and the team have had many years to perfect this. And while each project has elements which they’d have done differently, they follow our very own mantra of ‘constant improvement’ to make sure lessons are learned and that the next site is better than the last. If you're an aspiring property developer, this property podcast is a must listen for you as Tom also takes us on a journey through site acquisition, competitive bidding and the design process where architects and consultants are pushed to get the most out of each and every site. Once you have a product - what’s next? There’s no secret that Urban Splash are incredible marketers - they’ve won a host of awards for that too. So what’s their secret? How have they created such a huge demand for their properties? How did they go from being a multi-million-pound business to being worthless almost overnight? How did Manchester’s Northern Quarter get its name? And what tips would Tom recommend to those who want to follow in his property footsteps? Tune into this week’s incredible property podcast to find out. Hub Extra: We’re squeezing more value into this week’s property podcast, with another handy resource discovered by Rob & Rob. In fact, there’s $10,000 worth of content here, all for free, courtesy of author, business owner and social media personality, Gary Vaynerchuk. The insights you can take from this video are practical and incredibly informative. If you’re not yet signed up to Hub Extra, head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! This handy email will hit your inbox every Friday morning. Meetups - yes, they’re tonight! If you haven’t got yourself registered yet, what are you waiting for? They’re free, educational and more importantly, they’re supportive. Click here to find your nearest one and we’ll see you there! Get involved: As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP294: How To Build A £100 Million Property Development Company: The Urban Splash Story full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You’re in for a treat this week, as we learn how to build a £100 million property development company. And we learn from the best in the business - Tom Bloxham MBE, chairman and co-founder of multi-award-winning property development company, Urban... You’re in for a treat this week, as we learn how to build a £100 million property development company. And we learn from the best in the business - Tom Bloxham MBE, chairman and co-founder of multi-award-winning property development company, Urban Splash. But first, we have our news story of the week which you can find by clicking here. You may remember our landlord survey a while back - the results were interesting and we’re pleased that the findings have hit the property press hard and fast. How will landlords react to Brexit? Will it scupper future property investment plans or will it create a wave of opportunities for investors to capitalise on? Hit the link and let us know what you think of the research. Now, our main event this week is the story of Urban Splash - a business that’s doing phenomenal things in the property industry. At 25 years old, Urban Splash has continued making a splash across towns and cities throughout the UK with their large regeneration and design-led schemes, which have won them a huge amount of awards - and rightly so! A true champion in the property development industry, Tom talks us through the difficulties of taking old, derelict and listed buildings, and restoring them to create functional homes to suit today’s modern needs. And more interestingly, their recent move in to modular housing which is set to transform the housing industry significantly over the years. How did Urban Splash grow from two men in a shed to building a multi-million-pound business? Tune in as Tom walks us through his first, very ambitious project in Liverpool where the true power of design and placemaking was revealed. If you’re unfamiliar with Urban Splash, they are the true pioneers of urban living and have made the challenges of regeneration appear effortless. However, Tom and the team have had many years to perfect this. And while each project has elements which they’d have done differently, they follow our very own mantra of ‘constant improvement’ to make sure lessons are learned and that the next site is better than the last. If you're an aspiring property developer, this property podcast is a must listen for you as Tom also takes us on a journey through site acquisition, competitive bidding and the design process where architects and consultants are pushed to get the most out of each and every site. Once you have a product - what’s next? There’s no secret that Urban Splash are incredible marketers - they’ve won a host of awards for that too. So what’s their secret? How have they created such a huge demand for their properties? How did they go from being a multi-million-pound business to being worthless almost overnight? How did Manchester’s Northern Quarter get its name? And what tips would Tom recommend to those who want to follow in his property footsteps? Tune into this week’s incredible property podcast to find out. Hub Extra: We’re squeezing more value into this week’s property podcast, with another handy resource discovered by Rob & Rob. In fact, there’s $10,000 worth of content here, all for free, courtesy of author, business owner and social media personality, Gary Vaynerchuk. The insights you can take from this video are practical and incredibly informative. If you’re not yet signed up to Hub Extra, head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! This handy email will hit your inbox every Friday morning. Meetups - yes, they’re tonight! If you haven’t got yourself registered yet, what are you waiting for? They’re free, educational and more importantly, they’re supportive. Click here to find your nearest one and we’ll see you there! Get involved: As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. You’re in for a treat this week, as we learn how to build a £100 million property development company.

And we learn from the best in the business - Tom Bloxham MBE, chairman and co-founder of multi-award-winning property development company, Urban Splash.

But first, we have our news story of the week which you can find by clicking here.

You may remember our landlord survey a while back - the results were interesting and we’re pleased that the findings have hit the property press hard and fast.

How will landlords react to Brexit? Will it scupper future property investment plans or will it create a wave of opportunities for investors to capitalise on? Hit the link and let us know what you think of the research.

Now, our main event this week is the story of Urban Splash - a business that’s doing phenomenal things in the property industry.

At 25 years old, Urban Splash has continued making a splash across towns and cities throughout the UK with their large regeneration and design-led schemes, which have won them a huge amount of awards - and rightly so!

A true champion in the property development industry, Tom talks us through the difficulties of taking old, derelict and listed buildings, and restoring them to create functional homes to suit today’s modern needs. And more interestingly, their recent move in to modular housing which is set to transform the housing industry significantly over the years.

How did Urban Splash grow from two men in a shed to building a multi-million-pound business? Tune in as Tom walks us through his first, very ambitious project in Liverpool where the true power of design and placemaking was revealed.

If you’re unfamiliar with Urban Splash, they are the true pioneers of urban living and have made the challenges of regeneration appear effortless. However, Tom and the team have had many years to perfect this. And while each project has elements which they’d have done differently, they follow our very own mantra of ‘constant improvement’ to make sure lessons are learned and that the next site is better than the last.

If you're an aspiring property developer, this property podcast is a must listen for you as Tom also takes us on a journey through site acquisition, competitive bidding and the design process where architects and consultants are pushed to get the most out of each and every site.

Once you have a product - what’s next? There’s no secret that Urban Splash are incredible marketers - they’ve won a host of awards for that too. So what’s their secret? How have they created such a huge demand for their properties?

How did they go from being a multi-million-pound business to being worthless almost overnight?

How did Manchester’s Northern Quarter get its name?

And what tips would Tom recommend to those who want to follow in his property footsteps?

Tune into this week’s incredible property podcast to find out.

Hub Extra: We’re squeezing more value into this week’s property podcast, with another handy resource discovered by Rob & Rob.

In fact, there’s $10,000 worth of content here, all for free, courtesy of author, business owner and social media personality, Gary Vaynerchuk.

The insights you can take from this video are practical and incredibly informative.

If you’re not yet signed up to Hub Extra, head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! This handy email will hit your inbox every Friday morning.

Meetups - yes, they’re tonight! If you haven’t got yourself registered yet, what are you waiting for? They’re free, educational and more importantly, they’re supportive. Click here to find your nearest one and we’ll see you there!

Get involved:

As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover.

You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related.

And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1355 ASK160: What does the 2018 budget have in store for property investors? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13609 Today we’re breaking away from the traditional Ask Rob & Rob to bring you a 2018 budget special. Did the Chancellor have any nasty surprises for property investors? Are the Robs likely to have a wobble at what else Philip Hammond is throwing at the sector? There’s no doubt that property investors have taken a hammering over the past few years so understandably, there was every reason to be a tad nervous as the 2018 budget aired across the UK. Even if you listened to the 2018 budget live as it happened, there were a few property related items which didn’t make the main agenda. But, the Robs have delved deep into the detail to fill you in on this 2018 budget special of Ask Rob & Rob. On this special, Rob & Rob will cover: A new stamp duty update which widens the net of people who benefit. And it’s being backdated, A housing infrastructure fund which will help property developers create an additional 650,000 new homes Lettings relief - reducing the capital gains tax you need to pay News on Help to Buy   It’s short and sweet this week so grab a coffee, hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK160: What does the 2018 budget have in store for property investors? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Today we’re breaking away from the traditional Ask Rob & Rob to bring you a 2018 budget special. Did the Chancellor have any nasty surprises for property investors? Are the Robs likely to have a wobble at what else Philip Hammond is throwing at... Today we’re breaking away from the traditional Ask Rob & Rob to bring you a 2018 budget special. Did the Chancellor have any nasty surprises for property investors? Are the Robs likely to have a wobble at what else Philip Hammond is throwing at the sector? There’s no doubt that property investors have taken a hammering over the past few years so understandably, there was every reason to be a tad nervous as the 2018 budget aired across the UK. Even if you listened to the 2018 budget live as it happened, there were a few property related items which didn’t make the main agenda. But, the Robs have delved deep into the detail to fill you in on this 2018 budget special of Ask Rob & Rob. On this special, Rob & Rob will cover: A new stamp duty update which widens the net of people who benefit. And it’s being backdated, A housing infrastructure fund which will help property developers create an additional 650,000 new homes Lettings relief - reducing the capital gains tax you need to pay News on Help to Buy   It’s short and sweet this week so grab a coffee, hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Today we’re breaking away from the traditional Ask Rob & Rob to bring you a 2018 budget special.

Did the Chancellor have any nasty surprises for property investors?

Are the Robs likely to have a wobble at what else Philip Hammond is throwing at the sector?

There’s no doubt that property investors have taken a hammering over the past few years so understandably, there was every reason to be a tad nervous as the 2018 budget aired across the UK.

Even if you listened to the 2018 budget live as it happened, there were a few property related items which didn’t make the main agenda. But, the Robs have delved deep into the detail to fill you in on this 2018 budget special of Ask Rob & Rob.

On this special, Rob & Rob will cover:

  • A new stamp duty update which widens the net of people who benefit. And it’s being backdated,
  • A housing infrastructure fund which will help property developers create an additional 650,000 new homes
  • Lettings relief - reducing the capital gains tax you need to pay
  • News on Help to Buy

 

It’s short and sweet this week so grab a coffee, hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 223 TPP293: Is It Time To Be Buying In London? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13593 London’s calling in this week’s property podcast. Is is game over for the London property market? Or is it a property investment opportunity that you need to grab with both hands? As always, we’re starting this week’s property podcast with a news story that caught our attention. Here’s the link that prompted some colourful language off-air from Rob & Rob this week. The chancellor is apparently weighing up a tax break for landlords who sell their investment properties to long-term tenants (tenants who have been in their rental property for at least three years). In a nutshell, if this new plan came to fruition, the capital gains tax, usually paid by landlords when they sell a property, would all disappear and be split equally between the landlord and the tenant. From the tax that would have been paid, 50 percent would go to the tenant and the remaining 50 percent would be removed from the landlord’s tax bill. It may be a brilliant vote winner but it’s certainly rubbed the Robs up the wrong way. Has the thinktank seriously thought this through? Listen to this week’s property podcast to hear more. On the subject of tax - let us remind you of our dedicated tax service specifically for property investors and landlords. It’s been in demand since we launched it and believe it or not, there’s a waiting list. The good news is that we’re about to open up new slots very soon. Join the tax priority list today to get your consultation booked and have all your questions answered by someone who completely understands what property investors are all about. Now, London... Should you be selling up investment property or are the future prospects brighter than we thought? We start with a recap which brings some interesting insights before looking at where we are today - high prices and stretched affordability. Here’s a stat for you: the average property in London costs 14 times the average London earnings. That’s not the only stat in this week’s property podcast either, but you’ll need to tune in to find out more. Whether you want to purchase property in London as an owner or an investor, this episode is well worth a listen. What’s making investing in property so difficult in London? Can we balance the negative factors with all the opportunities available in the city? If you’re firm on investing in London, Rob D has some snippets of information which will be of interest to property investors, sticking with those key fundamentals needed to be considered when investing in property. He also shares his own experience with his London investment property which may resonate with listeners in a similar position this week. Is another crash on the horizon? Find out and tune into this week’s property podcast to hear more.   Hub Extra: We’re back with another resource discovered by Rob & Rob this week. It’s something the Robs discovered a while ago but it’s had a little refresh so it’s worth sharing with you. It can help assess areas and potential for growth - click here to explore. A very handy tool indeed. And if you’re not signed up to Hub Extra, what are you waiting for? It’s the best email you’ll receive all week. Head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! Meetups - yes, it’s that time of the month again. They’re next week, so if you haven’t got yourself registered yet, what are you waiting for? They’re free, educational and more importantly, they’re supportive. Click here to find your nearest one and we’ll see you there! Get involved: As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP293: Is It Time To Be Buying In London? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub London’s calling in this week’s property podcast. Is is game over for the London property market? Or is it a property investment opportunity that you need to grab with both hands? As always, we’re starting this week’s property podcast with a... London’s calling in this week’s property podcast. Is is game over for the London property market? Or is it a property investment opportunity that you need to grab with both hands? As always, we’re starting this week’s property podcast with a news story that caught our attention. Here’s the link that prompted some colourful language off-air from Rob & Rob this week. The chancellor is apparently weighing up a tax break for landlords who sell their investment properties to long-term tenants (tenants who have been in their rental property for at least three years). In a nutshell, if this new plan came to fruition, the capital gains tax, usually paid by landlords when they sell a property, would all disappear and be split equally between the landlord and the tenant. From the tax that would have been paid, 50 percent would go to the tenant and the remaining 50 percent would be removed from the landlord’s tax bill. It may be a brilliant vote winner but it’s certainly rubbed the Robs up the wrong way. Has the thinktank seriously thought this through? Listen to this week’s property podcast to hear more. On the subject of tax - let us remind you of our dedicated tax service specifically for property investors and landlords. It’s been in demand since we launched it and believe it or not, there’s a waiting list. The good news is that we’re about to open up new slots very soon. Join the tax priority list today to get your consultation booked and have all your questions answered by someone who completely understands what property investors are all about. Now, London... Should you be selling up investment property or are the future prospects brighter than we thought? We start with a recap which brings some interesting insights before looking at where we are today - high prices and stretched affordability. Here’s a stat for you: the average property in London costs 14 times the average London earnings. That’s not the only stat in this week’s property podcast either, but you’ll need to tune in to find out more. Whether you want to purchase property in London as an owner or an investor, this episode is well worth a listen. What’s making investing in property so difficult in London? Can we balance the negative factors with all the opportunities available in the city? If you’re firm on investing in London, Rob D has some snippets of information which will be of interest to property investors, sticking with those key fundamentals needed to be considered when investing in property. He also shares his own experience with his London investment property which may resonate with listeners in a similar position this week. Is another crash on the horizon? Find out and tune into this week’s property podcast to hear more.   Hub Extra: We’re back with another resource discovered by Rob & Rob this week. It’s something the Robs discovered a while ago but it’s had a little refresh so it’s worth sharing with you. It can help assess areas and potential for growth - click here to explore. A very handy tool indeed. And if you’re not signed up to Hub Extra, what are you waiting for? It’s the best email you’ll receive all week. Head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE! Meetups - yes, it’s that time of the month again. They’re next week, so if you haven’t got yourself registered yet, what are you waiting for? They’re free, educational and more importantly, they’re supportive. Click here to find your nearest one and we’ll see you there! Get involved: As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover. You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. London’s calling in this week’s property podcast.

Is is game over for the London property market? Or is it a property investment opportunity that you need to grab with both hands?

As always, we’re starting this week’s property podcast with a news story that caught our attention.

Here’s the link that prompted some colourful language off-air from Rob & Rob this week.

The chancellor is apparently weighing up a tax break for landlords who sell their investment properties to long-term tenants (tenants who have been in their rental property for at least three years).

In a nutshell, if this new plan came to fruition, the capital gains tax, usually paid by landlords when they sell a property, would all disappear and be split equally between the landlord and the tenant. From the tax that would have been paid, 50 percent would go to the tenant and the remaining 50 percent would be removed from the landlord’s tax bill.

It may be a brilliant vote winner but it’s certainly rubbed the Robs up the wrong way. Has the thinktank seriously thought this through? Listen to this week’s property podcast to hear more.

On the subject of tax - let us remind you of our dedicated tax service specifically for property investors and landlords. It’s been in demand since we launched it and believe it or not, there’s a waiting list.

The good news is that we’re about to open up new slots very soon. Join the tax priority list today to get your consultation booked and have all your questions answered by someone who completely understands what property investors are all about.

Now, London... Should you be selling up investment property or are the future prospects brighter than we thought?

We start with a recap which brings some interesting insights before looking at where we are today - high prices and stretched affordability.

Here’s a stat for you: the average property in London costs 14 times the average London earnings.

That’s not the only stat in this week’s property podcast either, but you’ll need to tune in to find out more. Whether you want to purchase property in London as an owner or an investor, this episode is well worth a listen.

What’s making investing in property so difficult in London? Can we balance the negative factors with all the opportunities available in the city?

If you’re firm on investing in London, Rob D has some snippets of information which will be of interest to property investors, sticking with those key fundamentals needed to be considered when investing in property. He also shares his own experience with his London investment property which may resonate with listeners in a similar position this week.

Is another crash on the horizon? Find out and tune into this week’s property podcast to hear more.

 

Hub Extra: We’re back with another resource discovered by Rob & Rob this week.

It’s something the Robs discovered a while ago but it’s had a little refresh so it’s worth sharing with you.

It can help assess areas and potential for growth - click here to explore. A very handy tool indeed.

And if you’re not signed up to Hub Extra, what are you waiting for? It’s the best email you’ll receive all week. Head on over to The Property Hub website to sign up for FREE!

Meetups - yes, it’s that time of the month again. They’re next week, so if you haven’t got yourself registered yet, what are you waiting for? They’re free, educational and more importantly, they’re supportive. Click here to find your nearest one and we’ll see you there!

Get involved:

As you know, we love to chat. If you’re on social media, join us and get involved in the conversation over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let us know what you think about this week’s property podcast or let us know about any future topics you’d like us to cover.

You can also join our property community on the Property Hub forum. It’s full of like minded people chatting all things property related.

And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1376 ASK159: Will this tax loophole be closed? PLUS: How much value will planning permission add? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13582 Welcome to another Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you send in your property investment questions and the Robs give you the answers. First up we have Adam from London. He already has a 2-bedroom buy to let investment property in Cheltenham which is performing well. He’s looking at purchasing a second buy to let property and wants to know if the current loophole on the restriction of mortgage interest relief for limited companies is likely to close any time soon. Naturally Adam doesn’t want to go through the trouble of setting up a limited company if this property loophole is likely to get closed - so what do Rob & Rob think? Should he save himself the hassle of registering a business and make his buy to let property purchase personally? And is it actually a loophole Adam is referring to? Rob D has some interesting thoughts on this. Listen to the podcast to hear more or click here for information about Property Hub Tax and join the priority list. Second up we have Danny from Portsmouth who wants to know if gaining planning permission will increase the value of his investment property. Danny has recently purchased a corner plot and has a plan A and plan B. Should he put a dwelling on the end or change it to a 4-bedroom house, adding two bedrooms via an extension? He wants to know if there’s a tool to show you what you could increase values by if he was to sell his investment property with agreed planning permission. Now, Rob B has some top notch advice here, utilising his wealth of property development knowledge. Make sure you jot some notes down for this one as it’s a great question and the answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you may think. Enjoy this week’s Rob & Rob. Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK159: Will this tax loophole be closed? PLUS: How much value will planning permission add? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to another Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you send in your property investment questions and the Robs give you the answers. First up we have Adam from London. He already has a 2-bedroom buy to let investment property in... Welcome to another Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you send in your property investment questions and the Robs give you the answers. First up we have Adam from London. He already has a 2-bedroom buy to let investment property in Cheltenham which is performing well. He’s looking at purchasing a second buy to let property and wants to know if the current loophole on the restriction of mortgage interest relief for limited companies is likely to close any time soon. Naturally Adam doesn’t want to go through the trouble of setting up a limited company if this property loophole is likely to get closed - so what do Rob & Rob think? Should he save himself the hassle of registering a business and make his buy to let property purchase personally? And is it actually a loophole Adam is referring to? Rob D has some interesting thoughts on this. Listen to the podcast to hear more or click here for information about Property Hub Tax and join the priority list. Second up we have Danny from Portsmouth who wants to know if gaining planning permission will increase the value of his investment property. Danny has recently purchased a corner plot and has a plan A and plan B. Should he put a dwelling on the end or change it to a 4-bedroom house, adding two bedrooms via an extension? He wants to know if there’s a tool to show you what you could increase values by if he was to sell his investment property with agreed planning permission. Now, Rob B has some top notch advice here, utilising his wealth of property development knowledge. Make sure you jot some notes down for this one as it’s a great question and the answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you may think. Enjoy this week’s Rob & Rob. Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to another Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you send in your property investment questions and the Robs give you the answers.

First up we have Adam from London. He already has a 2-bedroom buy to let investment property in Cheltenham which is performing well.

He’s looking at purchasing a second buy to let property and wants to know if the current loophole on the restriction of mortgage interest relief for limited companies is likely to close any time soon.

Naturally Adam doesn’t want to go through the trouble of setting up a limited company if this property loophole is likely to get closed - so what do Rob & Rob think?

Should he save himself the hassle of registering a business and make his buy to let property purchase personally? And is it actually a loophole Adam is referring to? Rob D has some interesting thoughts on this.

Listen to the podcast to hear more or click here for information about Property Hub Tax and join the priority list.

Second up we have Danny from Portsmouth who wants to know if gaining planning permission will increase the value of his investment property.

Danny has recently purchased a corner plot and has a plan A and plan B. Should he put a dwelling on the end or change it to a 4-bedroom house, adding two bedrooms via an extension? He wants to know if there’s a tool to show you what you could increase values by if he was to sell his investment property with agreed planning permission.

Now, Rob B has some top notch advice here, utilising his wealth of property development knowledge. Make sure you jot some notes down for this one as it’s a great question and the answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you may think.

Enjoy this week’s Rob & Rob.

Do you have a property or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 631 TPP292: Listener Deals 2018: Pt 1 https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13572 We’ve got a treat for you on this week’s property podcast. Back by popular demand, we have a whole podcast featuring our listener deals - so tune in to hear Rob & Rob reviewing three property investment deals which were sent in to us. But first, we’re talking about a property headline that’s grabbed our attention (and wound Rob B up!): Where does rent hit young people the hardest? There’s no surprise that the answer is London. And there’s also no surprise that people in their 20s who want to rent their own home have to pay an unaffordable amount. It’s not unusual for someone to pay around 30% of their salary on rental payments, and this is a figure used quite often now. However, in London a whopping £51,200 salary is needed to afford a one-bedroom rental property - much higher than the average across the whole of England which is just under £25,000. Now, there are a few things in this property and rental report which Rob B just wasn’t happy with. You’ll have to listen to this week’s podcast to find out. Click here for the full story on BBC news. Whilst we’ve got you - let’s talk about tax. The Property Hub Tax is something we launched because we had to - we were simply inundated with tax enquiries and since launching, we’ve been unbelievably busy. However, we’re about to increase capacity. Great news for you - but bad news if you’re not on the priority list. You could be missing out on valuable, tax advice which could save you thousands.   We’ll be opening new slots up very soon, so make sure you join the priority list by clicking here. Now, let’s get down to business. It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed your investment deals and after our shout-out for deals to review, you literally bombarded us! We’d love to have gone through all of them, however we’ve chosen three of the best to run through on this week’s property podcast. Deal 1 is from Agi in Ipswich. It’s a 2-bedroom end of terrace property with a classic buy-refurb-refinance strategy which Agi is considering. He’s concerned about his offer and the likelihood of acceptance - this is in addition to a £17,000 refurbishment. Will this be enough? Would the Robs consider this to be a healthy refurb budget? Listen as Rob & Rob take us on a journey, tackling research, key indicators and the all-important comparables. Is there lots going on in the area or is it a ghost town? Follow their conversation as they consider surveyor valuations along with their ultimate verdict on whether this property investment has potential or whether they’d walk away. Deal 2 is from Adam in Little Paxton, St Neots. This property needs a lot of work - listen to the podcast for the lovely description given to us by Adam! But despite its condition, does this investment deal have potential? With a wide range of executive homes in the area, is it best to raise the standards with this one and give it a healthy refurb budget? Or simply do the bare minimum to bring it up to standard? Whether Adam wants to flip the property or hold and rent it out, the numbers need looking at closely. If it’s the numbers your interested in, hit the play button to hear Rob B run through the calculations and find out whether Adam’s property investment deal would pass the ultimate stress tests. Finally we have Deal 3 from Sunny who is based in London but considering buying this rather lovely property in Whalley Range, Manchester. Once Rob & Rob stop quibbling over who’s likely to move in (just take a look at the pictures!) they get down to the all-important financials. Whilst an investment property needing no work doing to it is a major bonus, the numbers still need to stack up. The Robs investigate capital growth, lack of transport and also agent tactics and the fact that they’re not allowing Sunny to make an offer. This deal is an interesting one as we listen to pointers on leasehold arrangements and service charges - the devil is most certainly in the detail. Listen now - it’s a good one. We promise. Hub Extra: This week’s top resource is a great tool to help you find a deal using the property portal, Rightmove. It’s a feature that’s slightly tucked away, but once you know it’s there, you can use it to narrow down your property criteria and deliver the search results you really want to see. We’re always sharing great tips - particularly in our Hub Extra email which will hit your inbox every Friday if you're signed up. And if you’re not, you can do so here.   Get involved: Are you on social media? We’d love to hear from you, so get following and message us your thoughts on this week’s podcast. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also get involved with our property community by joining us on the Property Hub forum. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP292: Listener Deals 2018: Pt 1 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve got a treat for you on this week’s property podcast. Back by popular demand, we have a whole podcast featuring our listener deals - so tune in to hear Rob & Rob reviewing three property investment deals which were sent in to us. But... We’ve got a treat for you on this week’s property podcast. Back by popular demand, we have a whole podcast featuring our listener deals - so tune in to hear Rob & Rob reviewing three property investment deals which were sent in to us. But first, we’re talking about a property headline that’s grabbed our attention (and wound Rob B up!): Where does rent hit young people the hardest? There’s no surprise that the answer is London. And there’s also no surprise that people in their 20s who want to rent their own home have to pay an unaffordable amount. It’s not unusual for someone to pay around 30% of their salary on rental payments, and this is a figure used quite often now. However, in London a whopping £51,200 salary is needed to afford a one-bedroom rental property - much higher than the average across the whole of England which is just under £25,000. Now, there are a few things in this property and rental report which Rob B just wasn’t happy with. You’ll have to listen to this week’s podcast to find out. Click here for the full story on BBC news. Whilst we’ve got you - let’s talk about tax. The Property Hub Tax is something we launched because we had to - we were simply inundated with tax enquiries and since launching, we’ve been unbelievably busy. However, we’re about to increase capacity. Great news for you - but bad news if you’re not on the priority list. You could be missing out on valuable, tax advice which could save you thousands.   We’ll be opening new slots up very soon, so make sure you join the priority list by clicking here. Now, let’s get down to business. It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed your investment deals and after our shout-out for deals to review, you literally bombarded us! We’d love to have gone through all of them, however we’ve chosen three of the best to run through on this week’s property podcast. Deal 1 is from Agi in Ipswich. It’s a 2-bedroom end of terrace property with a classic buy-refurb-refinance strategy which Agi is considering. He’s concerned about his offer and the likelihood of acceptance - this is in addition to a £17,000 refurbishment. Will this be enough? Would the Robs consider this to be a healthy refurb budget? Listen as Rob & Rob take us on a journey, tackling research, key indicators and the all-important comparables. Is there lots going on in the area or is it a ghost town? Follow their conversation as they consider surveyor valuations along with their ultimate verdict on whether this property investment has potential or whether they’d walk away. Deal 2 is from Adam in Little Paxton, St Neots. This property needs a lot of work - listen to the podcast for the lovely description given to us by Adam! But despite its condition, does this investment deal have potential? With a wide range of executive homes in the area, is it best to raise the standards with this one and give it a healthy refurb budget? Or simply do the bare minimum to bring it up to standard? Whether Adam wants to flip the property or hold and rent it out, the numbers need looking at closely. If it’s the numbers your interested in, hit the play button to hear Rob B run through the calculations and find out whether Adam’s property investment deal would pass the ultimate stress tests. Finally we have Deal 3 from Sunny who is based in London but considering buying this rather lovely property in Whalley Range, Manchester. Once Rob & Rob stop quibbling over who’s likely to move in (just take a look at the pictures!) they get down to the all-important financials. Whilst an investment property needing no work doing to it is a major bonus, the numbers still need to stack up. The Robs investigate capital growth, lack of transport and also agent tactics and the fact that they’re not allowing Sunny to make an offer. This deal is an interesting one as we listen to pointers on leasehold arrangements and service charges - the devil is most certainly in the detail. Listen now - it’s a good one. We promise. Hub Extra: This week’s top resource is a great tool to help you find a deal using the property portal, Rightmove. It’s a feature that’s slightly tucked away, but once you know it’s there, you can use it to narrow down your property criteria and deliver the search results you really want to see. We’re always sharing great tips - particularly in our Hub Extra email which will hit your inbox every Friday if you're signed up. And if you’re not, you can do so here.   Get involved: Are you on social media? We’d love to hear from you, so get following and message us your thoughts on this week’s podcast. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also get involved with our property community by joining us on the Property Hub forum. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve got a treat for you on this week’s property podcast.

Back by popular demand, we have a whole podcast featuring our listener deals - so tune in to hear Rob & Rob reviewing three property investment deals which were sent in to us.

But first, we’re talking about a property headline that’s grabbed our attention (and wound Rob B up!):

Where does rent hit young people the hardest?

There’s no surprise that the answer is London. And there’s also no surprise that people in their 20s who want to rent their own home have to pay an unaffordable amount.

It’s not unusual for someone to pay around 30% of their salary on rental payments, and this is a figure used quite often now. However, in London a whopping £51,200 salary is needed to afford a one-bedroom rental property - much higher than the average across the whole of England which is just under £25,000.

Now, there are a few things in this property and rental report which Rob B just wasn’t happy with. You’ll have to listen to this week’s podcast to find out.

Click here for the full story on BBC news.

Whilst we’ve got you - let’s talk about tax.

The Property Hub Tax is something we launched because we had to - we were simply inundated with tax enquiries and since launching, we’ve been unbelievably busy.

However, we’re about to increase capacity. Great news for you - but bad news if you’re not on the priority list. You could be missing out on valuable, tax advice which could save you thousands.  

We’ll be opening new slots up very soon, so make sure you join the priority list by clicking here.

Now, let’s get down to business. It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed your investment deals and after our shout-out for deals to review, you literally bombarded us! We’d love to have gone through all of them, however we’ve chosen three of the best to run through on this week’s property podcast.

Deal 1 is from Agi in Ipswich. It’s a 2-bedroom end of terrace property with a classic buy-refurb-refinance strategy which Agi is considering.

He’s concerned about his offer and the likelihood of acceptance - this is in addition to a £17,000 refurbishment.

Will this be enough? Would the Robs consider this to be a healthy refurb budget?

Listen as Rob & Rob take us on a journey, tackling research, key indicators and the all-important comparables. Is there lots going on in the area or is it a ghost town?

Follow their conversation as they consider surveyor valuations along with their ultimate verdict on whether this property investment has potential or whether they’d walk away.

Deal 2 is from Adam in Little Paxton, St Neots.

This property needs a lot of work - listen to the podcast for the lovely description given to us by Adam! But despite its condition, does this investment deal have potential?

With a wide range of executive homes in the area, is it best to raise the standards with this one and give it a healthy refurb budget? Or simply do the bare minimum to bring it up to standard?

Whether Adam wants to flip the property or hold and rent it out, the numbers need looking at closely. If it’s the numbers your interested in, hit the play button to hear Rob B run through the calculations and find out whether Adam’s property investment deal would pass the ultimate stress tests.

Finally we have Deal 3 from Sunny who is based in London but considering buying this rather lovely property in Whalley Range, Manchester.

Once Rob & Rob stop quibbling over who’s likely to move in (just take a look at the pictures!) they get down to the all-important financials. Whilst an investment property needing no work doing to it is a major bonus, the numbers still need to stack up.

The Robs investigate capital growth, lack of transport and also agent tactics and the fact that they’re not allowing Sunny to make an offer.

This deal is an interesting one as we listen to pointers on leasehold arrangements and service charges - the devil is most certainly in the detail.

Listen now - it’s a good one. We promise.

Hub Extra:

This week’s top resource is a great tool to help you find a deal using the property portal, Rightmove.

It’s a feature that’s slightly tucked away, but once you know it’s there, you can use it to narrow down your property criteria and deliver the search results you really want to see.

We’re always sharing great tips - particularly in our Hub Extra email which will hit your inbox every Friday if you're signed up. And if you’re not, you can do so here.

 

Get involved:

Are you on social media? We’d love to hear from you, so get following and message us your thoughts on this week’s podcast. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You can also get involved with our property community by joining us on the Property Hub forum.

And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2039 ASK158 When will prices go up in the North East? PLUS: Am I going to get taxed twice? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13564 We have another two cracking property questions this week on Ask Rob & Rob. The first comes from PJ who wants to know about the ripple effect of northern cities. With property prices in the South East still way below their 2007 figures,  PJ wants to know when the likes of Newcastle and Middlesbrough will see any capital growth after the mid-cycle wobble. As you know, Rob & Rob have form for accurate property predictions, so listen to Ask Rob & Rob this week to discover how they think these areas will play out. Will they see capital growth or are they not worth bothering with? Is there a trick PJ is missing out on with a location that Rob B is keeping a very close eye on? Is growth on the horizon or is it just too early to tell? Have a listen and let us know what you think.   The second question comes from Pete who’s a fairly new listener but has been loving the property podcasts so far (thanks Pete!). He has four investment properties in his property portfolio. He owns two outright and the other two have 50% mortgages against them - plenty of equity. Pete is worried about the tax changes for buy to let investment property and is concerned he’ll get taxed twice if he chose to invest via a limited company. Pete’s question isn’t an unusual one and if anything, highlights the need to have a basic understanding of tax so you can make sure you’re investing in property via a method that’s best suited to your needs. Luckily, Rob & Rob are clued up on tax and have some general pointers for Pete, so hit the listen button to hear what they have to say. We also have The Property Hub Tax - a dedicated team who fully understand what property investors want. Tax is complex and it’s never been more important to make sure you get the right advice. Sign up to the priority list today by clicking here.   Do you have a property question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK158 When will prices go up in the North East? PLUS: Am I going to get taxed twice? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We have another two cracking property questions this week on Ask Rob & Rob. The first comes from PJ who wants to know about the ripple effect of northern cities. With property prices in the South East still way below their 2007 figures,  PJ... We have another two cracking property questions this week on Ask Rob & Rob. The first comes from PJ who wants to know about the ripple effect of northern cities. With property prices in the South East still way below their 2007 figures,  PJ wants to know when the likes of Newcastle and Middlesbrough will see any capital growth after the mid-cycle wobble. As you know, Rob & Rob have form for accurate property predictions, so listen to Ask Rob & Rob this week to discover how they think these areas will play out. Will they see capital growth or are they not worth bothering with? Is there a trick PJ is missing out on with a location that Rob B is keeping a very close eye on? Is growth on the horizon or is it just too early to tell? Have a listen and let us know what you think.   The second question comes from Pete who’s a fairly new listener but has been loving the property podcasts so far (thanks Pete!). He has four investment properties in his property portfolio. He owns two outright and the other two have 50% mortgages against them - plenty of equity. Pete is worried about the tax changes for buy to let investment property and is concerned he’ll get taxed twice if he chose to invest via a limited company. Pete’s question isn’t an unusual one and if anything, highlights the need to have a basic understanding of tax so you can make sure you’re investing in property via a method that’s best suited to your needs. Luckily, Rob & Rob are clued up on tax and have some general pointers for Pete, so hit the listen button to hear what they have to say. We also have The Property Hub Tax - a dedicated team who fully understand what property investors want. Tax is complex and it’s never been more important to make sure you get the right advice. Sign up to the priority list today by clicking here.   Do you have a property question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We have another two cracking property questions this week on Ask Rob & Rob.

The first comes from PJ who wants to know about the ripple effect of northern cities. With property prices in the South East still way below their 2007 figures,  PJ wants to know when the likes of Newcastle and Middlesbrough will see any capital growth after the mid-cycle wobble.

As you know, Rob & Rob have form for accurate property predictions, so listen to Ask Rob & Rob this week to discover how they think these areas will play out. Will they see capital growth or are they not worth bothering with? Is there a trick PJ is missing out on with a location that Rob B is keeping a very close eye on?

Is growth on the horizon or is it just too early to tell? Have a listen and let us know what you think.

 

The second question comes from Pete who’s a fairly new listener but has been loving the property podcasts so far (thanks Pete!).

He has four investment properties in his property portfolio. He owns two outright and the other two have 50% mortgages against them - plenty of equity.

Pete is worried about the tax changes for buy to let investment property and is concerned he’ll get taxed twice if he chose to invest via a limited company.

Pete’s question isn’t an unusual one and if anything, highlights the need to have a basic understanding of tax so you can make sure you’re investing in property via a method that’s best suited to your needs.

Luckily, Rob & Rob are clued up on tax and have some general pointers for Pete, so hit the listen button to hear what they have to say.

We also have The Property Hub Tax - a dedicated team who fully understand what property investors want. Tax is complex and it’s never been more important to make sure you get the right advice. Sign up to the priority list today by clicking here.

 

Do you have a property question for Rob & Rob? If you’d like to feature on the next episode, give us a call on 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

 

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? If you love property chit chat, this is the place for you. Our online community are a friendly bunch, keen to share their knowledge and experience. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 364 TPP291: Expert’s Guide to Commercial Property https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13559 Following on from last week’s property podcast, this week we have super landlord, Phil Stewardson, helping us deliver the expert’s guide to commercial property. Before we dig in, we’re covering this week’s news story which is about house price growth. Property prices rose the fastest in the North West, with London suffering the biggest fall of 0.7% year-on-year. Take a look at the links which give you a further analysis, and listen to the property podcast to hear what Rob & Rob have to say. The main property podcast event this week is the appearance of our super landlord, Phil Stewardson, who was kind enough to join us for another session. Phil talks us through the commercial property types he started his journey with back in 2001, when the market for buying residential property was extremely tight. His first commercial property deal was a pub in 2002, taking full advantage of the decline in pub establishments at the time, between 2002 and 2005. What was it that attracted Phil to pubs? The returns? The large space? The sheer amount of potential? And what exactly forms part of Phil’s commercial property portfolio? From chip shops and convenience stores to petrol stations - there’s not much more to add to Phil’s ever-growing portfolio. You’ll also learn about what makes Phil tick from an investment point of view. Is it a good spot on a busy road, or is it a combination of other factors? And does he always go into an investment with a firm plan of action, or does he have a plan B or even a plan C? As well as the advantages of commercial property, Phil also shares his not-so-great experiences. Despite all commercial sites working well for Phil, it’s not all been plain sailing. He’s navigated through a range of issues and overcome a number of obstacles which you’ll learn about in this episode. The ultimate burning question from many listeners is likely to be “how can I make the move from residential to commercial property investment?” Is it a natural progression? Phil and Rob & Rob share their thoughts on the best route for those of you who are interested in making the move, and Phil very helpfully delivers some key nuggets of information that can help you make strong commercial property investment decisions. What does the future hold for commercial property? And is Phil worried about the future? Find out in today’s property podcast. Hub Extra: This week’s top resource is a great podcast recommendation from Rob & Rob. It’s an interview Tim Ferriss held with Howard Marks - and it’s well worth a listen! Click here. Howard Marks is the co chairman and co founder of Oaktree Capital Management which has more than $120 billion in assets. He talks about market cycles and finances in an incredibly simplistic way. He really gets into the nitty gritty of business and this is definitely one to download and absorb. And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here. Get involved: Are you on social media? We’d love to hear from you, so get following and message us your thoughts on this week’s podcast. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also get involved with our property community by joining us on the Property Hub forum. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP291: Expert’s Guide to Commercial Property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This is your ultimate expert guide to investing in commercial property. Hit the play button for more information from super landlord, Phil Stewardson. Following on from last week’s property podcast, this week we have super landlord, Phil Stewardson, helping us deliver the expert’s guide to commercial property. Before we dig in, we’re covering this week’s news story which is about house price growth. Property prices rose the fastest in the North West, with London suffering the biggest fall of 0.7% year-on-year. Take a look at the links which give you a further analysis, and listen to the property podcast to hear what Rob & Rob have to say. The main property podcast event this week is the appearance of our super landlord, Phil Stewardson, who was kind enough to join us for another session. Phil talks us through the commercial property types he started his journey with back in 2001, when the market for buying residential property was extremely tight. His first commercial property deal was a pub in 2002, taking full advantage of the decline in pub establishments at the time, between 2002 and 2005. What was it that attracted Phil to pubs? The returns? The large space? The sheer amount of potential? And what exactly forms part of Phil’s commercial property portfolio? From chip shops and convenience stores to petrol stations - there’s not much more to add to Phil’s ever-growing portfolio. You’ll also learn about what makes Phil tick from an investment point of view. Is it a good spot on a busy road, or is it a combination of other factors? And does he always go into an investment with a firm plan of action, or does he have a plan B or even a plan C? As well as the advantages of commercial property, Phil also shares his not-so-great experiences. Despite all commercial sites working well for Phil, it’s not all been plain sailing. He’s navigated through a range of issues and overcome a number of obstacles which you’ll learn about in this episode. The ultimate burning question from many listeners is likely to be “how can I make the move from residential to commercial property investment?” Is it a natural progression? Phil and Rob & Rob share their thoughts on the best route for those of you who are interested in making the move, and Phil very helpfully delivers some key nuggets of information that can help you make strong commercial property investment decisions. What does the future hold for commercial property? And is Phil worried about the future? Find out in today’s property podcast. Hub Extra: This week’s top resource is a great podcast recommendation from Rob & Rob. It’s an interview Tim Ferriss held with Howard Marks - and it’s well worth a listen! Click here. Howard Marks is the co chairman and co founder of Oaktree Capital Management which has more than $120 billion in assets. He talks about market cycles and finances in an incredibly simplistic way. He really gets into the nitty gritty of business and this is definitely one to download and absorb. And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here. Get involved: Are you on social media? We’d love to hear from you, so get following and message us your thoughts on this week’s podcast. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also get involved with our property community by joining us on the Property Hub forum. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Following on from last week’s property podcast, this week we have super landlord, Phil Stewardson, helping us deliver the expert’s guide to commercial property.

Before we dig in, we’re covering this week’s news story which is about house price growth. Property prices rose the fastest in the North West, with London suffering the biggest fall of 0.7% year-on-year.

Take a look at the links which give you a further analysis, and listen to the property podcast to hear what Rob & Rob have to say.

The main property podcast event this week is the appearance of our super landlord, Phil Stewardson, who was kind enough to join us for another session.

Phil talks us through the commercial property types he started his journey with back in 2001, when the market for buying residential property was extremely tight.

His first commercial property deal was a pub in 2002, taking full advantage of the decline in pub establishments at the time, between 2002 and 2005. What was it that attracted Phil to pubs? The returns? The large space? The sheer amount of potential?

And what exactly forms part of Phil’s commercial property portfolio? From chip shops and convenience stores to petrol stations - there’s not much more to add to Phil’s ever-growing portfolio.

You’ll also learn about what makes Phil tick from an investment point of view. Is it a good spot on a busy road, or is it a combination of other factors? And does he always go into an investment with a firm plan of action, or does he have a plan B or even a plan C?

As well as the advantages of commercial property, Phil also shares his not-so-great experiences. Despite all commercial sites working well for Phil, it’s not all been plain sailing. He’s navigated through a range of issues and overcome a number of obstacles which you’ll learn about in this episode.

The ultimate burning question from many listeners is likely to be “how can I make the move from residential to commercial property investment?” Is it a natural progression?

Phil and Rob & Rob share their thoughts on the best route for those of you who are interested in making the move, and Phil very helpfully delivers some key nuggets of information that can help you make strong commercial property investment decisions.

What does the future hold for commercial property? And is Phil worried about the future?

Find out in today’s property podcast.

Hub Extra:

This week’s top resource is a great podcast recommendation from Rob & Rob.

It’s an interview Tim Ferriss held with Howard Marks - and it’s well worth a listen!

Click here.

Howard Marks is the co chairman and co founder of Oaktree Capital Management which has more than $120 billion in assets.

He talks about market cycles and finances in an incredibly simplistic way. He really gets into the nitty gritty of business and this is definitely one to download and absorb.

And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here.

Get involved: Are you on social media? We’d love to hear from you, so get following and message us your thoughts on this week’s podcast. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You can also get involved with our property community by joining us on the Property Hub forum.

And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1438 ASK157: How can I sell this property? PLUS: Should I learn these skills myself? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13554 Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. First up with a property question is Mark. He has a HMO in Southampton which is mortgage free and has been self managed for over 20 years. Mark has now moved north but finds the travelling and cost of upkeep is just too much. He wants to sell the property and reinvest the funds somewhere closer to home, however he’s hit a few snags. He’s failed at getting planning permission to alter the property in the hope it would add value, and he’s also considered selling the HMO to both investors and property developers which hasn’t been plain sailing. The developers say the rental income wouldn’t make the money back if they were to rebuild. And unfortunately Mark doesn’t have enough capital to see through a void period whilst he refurbishes the property himself. Remortgaging isn’t an option either. So, what should he do? The Robs have some advice for Mark which covers everything from pricing, refurbishing and also the possibility of an assisted sale. If you’re not aware of how an assisted sale works, tap the play button to find out. Callum has also called on the Robs this week. Callum is 21, from Nottingham and has been avidly saving for his first investment property. He’s been reading, watching and listening to every resource he can find and wants to know whether it would be better for him to learn the trades or go in to project management. Again, from people who have been there, done it and bought the t-shirt, the Robs talk Callum through ways he can get the most value from learning and how they’d approach things if they were in his position. Would the Robs grab a paintbrush or plastering trowel? Or would they leave it to the professionals? There’s also a good few resources shared this week on how Callum can get started - so make sure you tune into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Would you like to feature on the next Ask Rob & Rob? If you have a property related question, simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over and introduce yourself today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK157: How can I sell this property? PLUS: Should I learn these skills myself? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. First up with a property question is Mark. He has a HMO in Southampton which is mortgage free and has been self managed for over 20 years. Mark has now moved north but finds the travelling and cost of upkeep... Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. First up with a property question is Mark. He has a HMO in Southampton which is mortgage free and has been self managed for over 20 years. Mark has now moved north but finds the travelling and cost of upkeep is just too much. He wants to sell the property and reinvest the funds somewhere closer to home, however he’s hit a few snags. He’s failed at getting planning permission to alter the property in the hope it would add value, and he’s also considered selling the HMO to both investors and property developers which hasn’t been plain sailing. The developers say the rental income wouldn’t make the money back if they were to rebuild. And unfortunately Mark doesn’t have enough capital to see through a void period whilst he refurbishes the property himself. Remortgaging isn’t an option either. So, what should he do? The Robs have some advice for Mark which covers everything from pricing, refurbishing and also the possibility of an assisted sale. If you’re not aware of how an assisted sale works, tap the play button to find out. Callum has also called on the Robs this week. Callum is 21, from Nottingham and has been avidly saving for his first investment property. He’s been reading, watching and listening to every resource he can find and wants to know whether it would be better for him to learn the trades or go in to project management. Again, from people who have been there, done it and bought the t-shirt, the Robs talk Callum through ways he can get the most value from learning and how they’d approach things if they were in his position. Would the Robs grab a paintbrush or plastering trowel? Or would they leave it to the professionals? There’s also a good few resources shared this week on how Callum can get started - so make sure you tune into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Would you like to feature on the next Ask Rob & Rob? If you have a property related question, simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over and introduce yourself today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

First up with a property question is Mark. He has a HMO in Southampton which is mortgage free and has been self managed for over 20 years.

Mark has now moved north but finds the travelling and cost of upkeep is just too much. He wants to sell the property and reinvest the funds somewhere closer to home, however he’s hit a few snags.

He’s failed at getting planning permission to alter the property in the hope it would add value, and he’s also considered selling the HMO to both investors and property developers which hasn’t been plain sailing.

The developers say the rental income wouldn’t make the money back if they were to rebuild. And unfortunately Mark doesn’t have enough capital to see through a void period whilst he refurbishes the property himself. Remortgaging isn’t an option either. So, what should he do?

The Robs have some advice for Mark which covers everything from pricing, refurbishing and also the possibility of an assisted sale. If you’re not aware of how an assisted sale works, tap the play button to find out.

Callum has also called on the Robs this week.

Callum is 21, from Nottingham and has been avidly saving for his first investment property. He’s been reading, watching and listening to every resource he can find and wants to know whether it would be better for him to learn the trades or go in to project management.

Again, from people who have been there, done it and bought the t-shirt, the Robs talk Callum through ways he can get the most value from learning and how they’d approach things if they were in his position.

Would the Robs grab a paintbrush or plastering trowel? Or would they leave it to the professionals?

There’s also a good few resources shared this week on how Callum can get started - so make sure you tune into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Would you like to feature on the next Ask Rob & Rob? If you have a property related question, simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over and introduce yourself today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 431 TPP290: Beginners Guide to Commercial Property: Part 1 https://www.thepropertyhub.net/ Welcome to this week’s property podcast which is a beginners guide to commercial property. But before we dive in, we’re discussing the new stamp duty tax announcement which the government announced at this week’s Conservative party conference. The Tories now want to tax overseas property investors between one and three percent on top of the existing stamp duty charges. And in a potential political-winning move, they want the additional funds to go to the homeless.   Now, details are pretty limited in terms of how they intend on defining a ‘foreign investor’, and we’re not yet sure how this move will affect expats investing through a limited company. The Robs have some thoughts, so make sure you tune in this week to listen and send us a message on social to let us know what you think. You can read more about the story here. This week’s property podcast is the beginners guide to commercial property. It’s a hot topic, and we get many questions over on the forum asking what it is and what’s the best way to invest. The Robs cover everything this week; from defining what commercial property is, to looking at how they’re ‘classed’. They also look at why many confuse commercial property with buying a residential property using a commercial mortgage. There are also some surprising stats on the ownership of commercial property which Rob & Rob are sharing this week, and they delve into which is far more vulnerable to the economy - residential or commercial? Lease lengths, void periods, valuations and future cash flows - it’s all covered on this episode. The podcast is jam packed full of all the commercial property basics that you need to know. And once you’ve soaked up all this valuable information, Rob & Rob share the best places to get started with your purchase. It’s a good one, so make sure you tune in. Meetups: Have you been to one yet? These are our free property events held across the country where you can literally chat property all evening long. There’s no hidden agenda, just a friendly group of people discussing all things relating to investing in property.   Click here to find your closest meetup and book your place. Hub Extra: This week’s top resource is a great read called Planet Property Written by Peter Bill who was the long-time Editor of the Estates Gazette, this book delves into commercial property in interesting detail and comes highly recommended. And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here. Get involved: Are you on social media? We love to chat, so get following and pop us a message. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you. You can also get involved with our property community by joining the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Advice is shared by both new and experienced investors on a daily basis, so get yourself over there and introduce yourself. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP290: Beginners Guide to Commercial Property: Part 1 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to this week’s property podcast which is a beginners guide to commercial property... Welcome to this week’s property podcast which is a beginners guide to commercial property. But before we dive in, we’re discussing the new stamp duty tax announcement which the government announced at this week’s Conservative party conference. The Tories now want to tax overseas property investors between one and three percent on top of the existing stamp duty charges. And in a potential political-winning move, they want the additional funds to go to the homeless.   Now, details are pretty limited in terms of how they intend on defining a ‘foreign investor’, and we’re not yet sure how this move will affect expats investing through a limited company. The Robs have some thoughts, so make sure you tune in this week to listen and send us a message on social to let us know what you think. You can read more about the story here. This week’s property podcast is the beginners guide to commercial property. It’s a hot topic, and we get many questions over on the forum asking what it is and what’s the best way to invest. The Robs cover everything this week; from defining what commercial property is, to looking at how they’re ‘classed’. They also look at why many confuse commercial property with buying a residential property using a commercial mortgage. There are also some surprising stats on the ownership of commercial property which Rob & Rob are sharing this week, and they delve into which is far more vulnerable to the economy - residential or commercial? Lease lengths, void periods, valuations and future cash flows - it’s all covered on this episode. The podcast is jam packed full of all the commercial property basics that you need to know. And once you’ve soaked up all this valuable information, Rob & Rob share the best places to get started with your purchase. It’s a good one, so make sure you tune in. Meetups: Have you been to one yet? These are our free property events held across the country where you can literally chat property all evening long. There’s no hidden agenda, just a friendly group of people discussing all things relating to investing in property.   Click here to find your closest meetup and book your place. Hub Extra: This week’s top resource is a great read called Planet Property Written by Peter Bill who was the long-time Editor of the Estates Gazette, this book delves into commercial property in interesting detail and comes highly recommended. And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here. Get involved: Are you on social media? We love to chat, so get following and pop us a message. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you. You can also get involved with our property community by joining the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Advice is shared by both new and experienced investors on a daily basis, so get yourself over there and introduce yourself. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to this week’s property podcast which is a beginners guide to commercial property.

But before we dive in, we’re discussing the new stamp duty tax announcement which the government announced at this week’s Conservative party conference.

The Tories now want to tax overseas property investors between one and three percent on top of the existing stamp duty charges. And in a potential political-winning move, they want the additional funds to go to the homeless.  

Now, details are pretty limited in terms of how they intend on defining a ‘foreign investor’, and we’re not yet sure how this move will affect expats investing through a limited company. The Robs have some thoughts, so make sure you tune in this week to listen and send us a message on social to let us know what you think. You can read more about the story here.

This week’s property podcast is the beginners guide to commercial property.

It’s a hot topic, and we get many questions over on the forum asking what it is and what’s the best way to invest.

The Robs cover everything this week; from defining what commercial property is, to looking at how they’re ‘classed’. They also look at why many confuse commercial property with buying a residential property using a commercial mortgage.

There are also some surprising stats on the ownership of commercial property which Rob & Rob are sharing this week, and they delve into which is far more vulnerable to the economy - residential or commercial?

Lease lengths, void periods, valuations and future cash flows - it’s all covered on this episode. The podcast is jam packed full of all the commercial property basics that you need to know.

And once you’ve soaked up all this valuable information, Rob & Rob share the best places to get started with your purchase.

It’s a good one, so make sure you tune in.

Meetups:

Have you been to one yet? These are our free property events held across the country where you can literally chat property all evening long. There’s no hidden agenda, just a friendly group of people discussing all things relating to investing in property.  

Click here to find your closest meetup and book your place.

Hub Extra:

This week’s top resource is a great read called Planet Property

Written by Peter Bill who was the long-time Editor of the Estates Gazette, this book delves into commercial property in interesting detail and comes highly recommended.

And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here.

Get involved: Are you on social media? We love to chat, so get following and pop us a message. And if you have any topics you’d like us to cover on future property podcasts, let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you.

You can also get involved with our property community by joining the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Advice is shared by both new and experienced investors on a daily basis, so get yourself over there and introduce yourself.

And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1254 ASK156 - Should I take a risk on this location? Plus: Where should I be setting money aside? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13524 Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Liam starts things off by asking about Crewe.  By using the 18 year property cycle he can see that at this point in the cycle last time Crewe enjoyed explosive growth.  Should Liam take the risk or should he play it safe in Manchester or Liverpool? Rob and Rob are happy to help - especially when they get to chat about property cycles. This is something many of us will be wondering as we enter this phase of the cycle. Manchester and Liverpool are performing really well at the moment but does that also mean that there is no capital growth left? HS2 is also a massive factor to consider as Crewe is going to benefit in a major way.  Crewe is set to be one of the most well connected cities in the country. Would it be foolish not to get in now? There’s a lot to consider! Next is Liam who’s been practising what Rob and Rob preach.  He’s been putting away 10% of his rent for voids and repairs, but he’s unsure where to put that money. Does keeping everything in one place make it easier or harder to keep track of? Hit the listen button and enjoy Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a property related question for Rob & Rob? Whether you’re a first time investor or a seasoned pro, you could feature on our next episode. Simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over an introduce yourself today.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK156 - Should I take a risk on this location? Plus: Where should I be setting money aside? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Liam starts things off by asking about Crewe.  By using the 18 year property cycle he can see that at this point in the cycle last time Crewe enjoyed explosive growth.  Should Liam take the risk or should he play it safe in Manchester or Liverpool? Rob and Rob are happy to help - especially when they get to chat about property cycles. This is something many of us will be wondering as we enter this phase of the cycle. Manchester and Liverpool are performing really well at the moment but does that also mean that there is no capital growth left? HS2 is also a massive factor to consider as Crewe is going to benefit in a major way.  Crewe is set to be one of the most well connected cities in the country. Would it be foolish not to get in now? There’s a lot to consider! Next is Liam who’s been practising what Rob and Rob preach.  He’s been putting away 10% of his rent for voids and repairs, but he’s unsure where to put that money. Does keeping everything in one place make it easier or harder to keep track of? Hit the listen button and enjoy Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a property related question for Rob & Rob? Whether you’re a first time investor or a seasoned pro, you could feature on our next episode. Simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over an introduce yourself today.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Liam starts things off by asking about Crewe.  By using the 18 year property cycle he can see that at this point in the cycle last time Crewe enjoyed explosive growth.  Should Liam take the risk or should he play it safe in Manchester or Liverpool?

Rob and Rob are happy to help - especially when they get to chat about property cycles.

This is something many of us will be wondering as we enter this phase of the cycle. Manchester and Liverpool are performing really well at the moment but does that also mean that there is no capital growth left?

HS2 is also a massive factor to consider as Crewe is going to benefit in a major way.  Crewe is set to be one of the most well connected cities in the country. Would it be foolish not to get in now?

There’s a lot to consider!

Next is Liam who’s been practising what Rob and Rob preach.  He’s been putting away 10% of his rent for voids and repairs, but he’s unsure where to put that money.

Does keeping everything in one place make it easier or harder to keep track of?

Hit the listen button and enjoy Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a property related question for Rob & Rob? Whether you’re a first time investor or a seasoned pro, you could feature on our next episode. Simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over an introduce yourself today.

 

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]]> 445 TPP289: Rob B’s First Investment https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13506 This week Rob B is taking a look at his first and slightly unexpected property investment of the year. But first, we start with a quick rundown of the latest property news, which is a report on the private rental sector done by university academics. Whilst many results were what we would have expected, there were some interesting findings, particularly around the arguments property investors and landlords have been making for quite some time. Were they in favour of banning Section 21? And what do they think should be standardised across the property industry? Click here to read the report. Now, this week’s main event is a special one as Rob B shares a personal journey and takes a proper look at his first property investment this year. In a city that’s the driving force behind the Northern Powerhouse initiative, this is not just any old investment in an ordinary building. You can see this skyscraper from pretty much every point in the city. Rob B’s move to invest in this deal may surprise some listeners, as you’ll know that property development has been his sole focus so far this year, but listen to what made his head turn in this week’s show. Was it the location of this property investment or the facilities that changed his mind? Or was it the fact that this is not just going to be the best property development in the city, but in the whole of the UK? At over 200 metres tall, it’s certainly going to be a corker. He delves into reports of the city’s reported ‘over-development’ and shares his thoughts on whether he’s concerned about the property market or whether now is the right time to be taking stock of these opportunities. Also, what due diligence did he do for this off-plan investment? How much cash did he put down and what are his expectations on the way this property investment deal will perform in the future? Hit the play button to listen. Meetups: If you’ve not got yourself to one yet, what are you waiting for? There are free events across the country where you can meet like minded property investors and share experiences. There’s no selling, just a friendly group of people all with one interest in common. Click here to find your closest meetup and book your place. Hub Extra: This week the Robs are sharing a top resource: Work Less, Make More by James Schramko. Rob D gives us a very quick overview this week on the author’s enviable lifestyle and how he’s built it. If you’d like to see how you could earn more or do less, this is definitely one for your reading list. And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here. Get involved: Are you following us on social media? We’re pretty active across all our channels, so if you have any topics you’d like us to cover in future property podcasts, pop us a message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you. You can also get involved with our lovely property community by joining the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. There are new topics started by our Hubbers on a daily basis and a whole wealth of advice shared with both new and experienced property investors. Get yourself over there and introduce yourself. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP289: Rob B’s First Investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week Rob B is taking a look at his first and slightly unexpected property investment of the year. This week Rob B is taking a look at his first and slightly unexpected property investment of the year. But first, we start with a quick rundown of the latest property news, which is a report on the private rental sector done by university academics. Whilst many results were what we would have expected, there were some interesting findings, particularly around the arguments property investors and landlords have been making for quite some time. Were they in favour of banning Section 21? And what do they think should be standardised across the property industry? Click here to read the report. Now, this week’s main event is a special one as Rob B shares a personal journey and takes a proper look at his first property investment this year. In a city that’s the driving force behind the Northern Powerhouse initiative, this is not just any old investment in an ordinary building. You can see this skyscraper from pretty much every point in the city. Rob B’s move to invest in this deal may surprise some listeners, as you’ll know that property development has been his sole focus so far this year, but listen to what made his head turn in this week’s show. Was it the location of this property investment or the facilities that changed his mind? Or was it the fact that this is not just going to be the best property development in the city, but in the whole of the UK? At over 200 metres tall, it’s certainly going to be a corker. He delves into reports of the city’s reported ‘over-development’ and shares his thoughts on whether he’s concerned about the property market or whether now is the right time to be taking stock of these opportunities. Also, what due diligence did he do for this off-plan investment? How much cash did he put down and what are his expectations on the way this property investment deal will perform in the future? Hit the play button to listen. Meetups: If you’ve not got yourself to one yet, what are you waiting for? There are free events across the country where you can meet like minded property investors and share experiences. There’s no selling, just a friendly group of people all with one interest in common. Click here to find your closest meetup and book your place. Hub Extra: This week the Robs are sharing a top resource: Work Less, Make More by James Schramko. Rob D gives us a very quick overview this week on the author’s enviable lifestyle and how he’s built it. If you’d like to see how you could earn more or do less, this is definitely one for your reading list. And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here. Get involved: Are you following us on social media? We’re pretty active across all our channels, so if you have any topics you’d like us to cover in future property podcasts, pop us a message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you. You can also get involved with our lovely property community by joining the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. There are new topics started by our Hubbers on a daily basis and a whole wealth of advice shared with both new and experienced property investors. Get yourself over there and introduce yourself. And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week Rob B is taking a look at his first and slightly unexpected property investment of the year.

But first, we start with a quick rundown of the latest property news, which is a report on the private rental sector done by university academics. Whilst many results were what we would have expected, there were some interesting findings, particularly around the arguments property investors and landlords have been making for quite some time.

Were they in favour of banning Section 21? And what do they think should be standardised across the property industry?

Click here to read the report.

Now, this week’s main event is a special one as Rob B shares a personal journey and takes a proper look at his first property investment this year.

In a city that’s the driving force behind the Northern Powerhouse initiative, this is not just any old investment in an ordinary building. You can see this skyscraper from pretty much every point in the city.

Rob B’s move to invest in this deal may surprise some listeners, as you’ll know that property development has been his sole focus so far this year, but listen to what made his head turn in this week’s show.

Was it the location of this property investment or the facilities that changed his mind? Or was it the fact that this is not just going to be the best property development in the city, but in the whole of the UK? At over 200 metres tall, it’s certainly going to be a corker.

He delves into reports of the city’s reported ‘over-development’ and shares his thoughts on whether he’s concerned about the property market or whether now is the right time to be taking stock of these opportunities.

Also, what due diligence did he do for this off-plan investment? How much cash did he put down and what are his expectations on the way this property investment deal will perform in the future?

Hit the play button to listen.

Meetups:

If you’ve not got yourself to one yet, what are you waiting for? There are free events across the country where you can meet like minded property investors and share experiences. There’s no selling, just a friendly group of people all with one interest in common.

Click here to find your closest meetup and book your place.

Hub Extra:

This week the Robs are sharing a top resource:

Work Less, Make More by James Schramko.

Rob D gives us a very quick overview this week on the author’s enviable lifestyle and how he’s built it. If you’d like to see how you could earn more or do less, this is definitely one for your reading list.

And if you haven’t signed up to our mailing list to get Hub Extra - the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, you can do so here.

Get involved: Are you following us on social media? We’re pretty active across all our channels, so if you have any topics you’d like us to cover in future property podcasts, pop us a message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you.

You can also get involved with our lovely property community by joining the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. There are new topics started by our Hubbers on a daily basis and a whole wealth of advice shared with both new and experienced property investors. Get yourself over there and introduce yourself.

And if you haven’t done so already, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Aside from making us smile, your reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also give each one a shout-out on the property podcast, so yours could be next to feature on an upcoming episode.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1496 ASK155: Can I release equity to invest in property? PLUS: My solicitors are ignoring me, what can I do? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13503 Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Daniel kicks us off today by asking us about his options for releasing equity on his family home. He’s lucky enough to own it outright and wants to start purchasing buy to let investment properties. He’s contacting mortgage brokers but isn’t sure whether he should be looking at one property in London or a few properties in Manchester. Luckily Rob & Rob are on-hand to give Daniel some pointers on getting his first investment property wrapped up. Should Daniel remortgage 95% or 70%? And is it better to walk away with the whole amount or get an offset mortgage and draw down on it as/when required? Also, what are Daniel’s goals and why should these be determined before considering locations? If you’re looking at refinancing your home to kick start your property investment journey, this week is a corker for you. Second up we have Lauren who is frustrated with the solicitors recommended by her lender. Her purchase has nearly fallen through twice and her mortgage offer is due to expire very soon. What can she do when nobody can seem to make contact with them? The Rob’s have always made their feelings about the conveyancing process crystal clear. Whilst this isn’t an uncommon situation, that doesn’t make it right. What should Lauren’s first move be? Listen to what Rob & Rob would do to try and push the purchase through. Buying investment property shouldn’t be painful, so it’s important to find a decent mortgage broker and conveyancing solicitor to help move the process on. Hit the listen button and enjoy Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a property related question for Rob & Rob? Whether you’re a first time investor or a seasoned pro, you could feature on our next episode. Simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over an introduce yourself today.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK155: Can I release equity to invest in property? PLUS: My solicitors are ignoring me, what can I do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Daniel kicks us off today by asking us about his options for releasing equity on his family home. He’s lucky enough to own it outright and wants to start purchasing buy to let investment properties. He’s contacting mortgage brokers but isn’t sure whether he should be looking at one property in London or a few properties in Manchester. Luckily Rob & Rob are on-hand to give Daniel some pointers on getting his first investment property wrapped up. Should Daniel remortgage 95% or 70%? And is it better to walk away with the whole amount or get an offset mortgage and draw down on it as/when required? Also, what are Daniel’s goals and why should these be determined before considering locations? If you’re looking at refinancing your home to kick start your property investment journey, this week is a corker for you. Second up we have Lauren who is frustrated with the solicitors recommended by her lender. Her purchase has nearly fallen through twice and her mortgage offer is due to expire very soon. What can she do when nobody can seem to make contact with them? The Rob’s have always made their feelings about the conveyancing process crystal clear. Whilst this isn’t an uncommon situation, that doesn’t make it right. What should Lauren’s first move be? Listen to what Rob & Rob would do to try and push the purchase through. Buying investment property shouldn’t be painful, so it’s important to find a decent mortgage broker and conveyancing solicitor to help move the process on. Hit the listen button and enjoy Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a property related question for Rob & Rob? Whether you’re a first time investor or a seasoned pro, you could feature on our next episode. Simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over an introduce yourself today.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.

Daniel kicks us off today by asking us about his options for releasing equity on his family home. He’s lucky enough to own it outright and wants to start purchasing buy to let investment properties. He’s contacting mortgage brokers but isn’t sure whether he should be looking at one property in London or a few properties in Manchester.

Luckily Rob & Rob are on-hand to give Daniel some pointers on getting his first investment property wrapped up.

Should Daniel remortgage 95% or 70%? And is it better to walk away with the whole amount or get an offset mortgage and draw down on it as/when required?

Also, what are Daniel’s goals and why should these be determined before considering locations?

If you’re looking at refinancing your home to kick start your property investment journey, this week is a corker for you.

Second up we have Lauren who is frustrated with the solicitors recommended by her lender. Her purchase has nearly fallen through twice and her mortgage offer is due to expire very soon. What can she do when nobody can seem to make contact with them?

The Rob’s have always made their feelings about the conveyancing process crystal clear. Whilst this isn’t an uncommon situation, that doesn’t make it right.

What should Lauren’s first move be? Listen to what Rob & Rob would do to try and push the purchase through. Buying investment property shouldn’t be painful, so it’s important to find a decent mortgage broker and conveyancing solicitor to help move the process on.

Hit the listen button and enjoy Ask Rob & Rob.

Do you have a property related question for Rob & Rob? Whether you’re a first time investor or a seasoned pro, you could feature on our next episode. Simply call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Do you love property and are keen to connect with likeminded people? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Our active Hubbers are talking property on a daily basis - from breaking news to sharing hints, tips and some very interesting progress journeys. Pop over an introduce yourself today.

 

 

 

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]]> 611 TPP288: What has Brexit done to the UK property market? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13495 That’s right, Brexit discussions have become the nation's new favourite way to fall out with your friends and family. It’s not just a hot topic around dinner tables, it’s got the conversation flowing across our Hub members and on our social channels. Let’s take a look at what Brexit has done to the UK property market and what’s going to happen in the event of a deal, no deal, some other deal or another referendum. But first, we kick this week’s podcast off with some news stories. The main headline was that house prices were likely to fall by 35%. Did Mark Carney actually predict this, or was this the media attempting to stir us into a frenzy? There’s likely to be many property investors interested in this prediction, so it’s important to know where these facts came from and if they’re actually true. The main topic today is Brexit and its impact on the UK property market. And whilst the Rob’s don’t have a crystal ball, they share their thoughts this week on how Brexit is likely to affect UK property. If you’re a property investor, should you sit it out and hold off buying your next investment property or should you look for the opportunities that Brexit could present? Based on history and some fundamental principles, the Rob’s delve deep this week. So brace yourselves for a great podcast! This week Rob & Rob attempt to strip away the emotion and focus on the core facts that could lead to Brexit severely impacting the UK property market - or not. Should we be nervous? Should we take stock of the negativity surrounding the market? Or should we be embracing the buying opportunities that this could present to property investors? Hit the play button to find out. Hub Extra: Don’t forget Hub Extra which hits your inbox on a Friday if you’re a Hub member. It’s a good one! Make sure you subscribe if you’ve not already. It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week. Get involved: Are you following us on our social channels? Let us know if you have any topics you’d like us to cover. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you. Also, have you joined our lovely property community yet? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. We’re happy to keep the Brexit chat going over in the community but you’ll also be able to chip in on a number of property related topics to help you on your property investment journey. Our Hubbers are a great bunch of people and very helpful, so get over there and introduce yourself today. Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP288: What has Brexit done to the UK property market? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s the nations new favourite topic. What has Brexit done to the UK property market? How could the leave vote impact your property investment plans? That’s right, Brexit discussions have become the nation's new favourite way to fall out with your friends and family. It’s not just a hot topic around dinner tables, it’s got the conversation flowing across our Hub members and on our social channels. Let’s take a look at what Brexit has done to the UK property market and what’s going to happen in the event of a deal, no deal, some other deal or another referendum. But first, we kick this week’s podcast off with some news stories. The main headline was that house prices were likely to fall by 35%. Did Mark Carney actually predict this, or was this the media attempting to stir us into a frenzy? There’s likely to be many property investors interested in this prediction, so it’s important to know where these facts came from and if they’re actually true. The main topic today is Brexit and its impact on the UK property market. And whilst the Rob’s don’t have a crystal ball, they share their thoughts this week on how Brexit is likely to affect UK property. If you’re a property investor, should you sit it out and hold off buying your next investment property or should you look for the opportunities that Brexit could present? Based on history and some fundamental principles, the Rob’s delve deep this week. So brace yourselves for a great podcast! This week Rob & Rob attempt to strip away the emotion and focus on the core facts that could lead to Brexit severely impacting the UK property market - or not. Should we be nervous? Should we take stock of the negativity surrounding the market? Or should we be embracing the buying opportunities that this could present to property investors? Hit the play button to find out. Hub Extra: Don’t forget Hub Extra which hits your inbox on a Friday if you’re a Hub member. It’s a good one! Make sure you subscribe if you’ve not already. It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week. Get involved: Are you following us on our social channels? Let us know if you have any topics you’d like us to cover. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you. Also, have you joined our lovely property community yet? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. We’re happy to keep the Brexit chat going over in the community but you’ll also be able to chip in on a number of property related topics to help you on your property investment journey. Our Hubbers are a great bunch of people and very helpful, so get over there and introduce yourself today. Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. That’s right, Brexit discussions have become the nation's new favourite way to fall out with your friends and family.

It’s not just a hot topic around dinner tables, it’s got the conversation flowing across our Hub members and on our social channels. Let’s take a look at what Brexit has done to the UK property market and what’s going to happen in the event of a deal, no deal, some other deal or another referendum.

But first, we kick this week’s podcast off with some news stories. The main headline was that house prices were likely to fall by 35%. Did Mark Carney actually predict this, or was this the media attempting to stir us into a frenzy? There’s likely to be many property investors interested in this prediction, so it’s important to know where these facts came from and if they’re actually true.

The main topic today is Brexit and its impact on the UK property market. And whilst the Rob’s don’t have a crystal ball, they share their thoughts this week on how Brexit is likely to affect UK property. If you’re a property investor, should you sit it out and hold off buying your next investment property or should you look for the opportunities that Brexit could present? Based on history and some fundamental principles, the Rob’s delve deep this week. So brace yourselves for a great podcast!

This week Rob & Rob attempt to strip away the emotion and focus on the core facts that could lead to Brexit severely impacting the UK property market - or not. Should we be nervous? Should we take stock of the negativity surrounding the market? Or should we be embracing the buying opportunities that this could present to property investors?

Hit the play button to find out.

Hub Extra: Don’t forget Hub Extra which hits your inbox on a Friday if you’re a Hub member. It’s a good one! Make sure you subscribe if you’ve not already. It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week.

Get involved: Are you following us on our social channels? Let us know if you have any topics you’d like us to cover. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We’d love to hear from you.

Also, have you joined our lovely property community yet? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. We’re happy to keep the Brexit chat going over in the community but you’ll also be able to chip in on a number of property related topics to help you on your property investment journey. Our Hubbers are a great bunch of people and very helpful, so get over there and introduce yourself today.

Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

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]]> 1213 ASK154: How can I use my pension to invest in property? PLUS: How much do I need to earn from property to leave my job? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13488 Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money Podcast joins Rob & Rob again this week as we delve into some personal finance questions relating to property investment. Penny from Orpington wants to know how she can use her pension to buy property. It’s a question that crops up many times and this week, Pete shares his wisdom on whether this is possible or not. Can she invest in residential property or should Penny consider putting her money into commercial property? Also, Pete shares some advice on SIPPs, PAIFs and REITs - and if you don’t know what these are, make sure you tune into this weeks Ask Rob & Rob with Pete to find out more. Our second question this week comes from Rich in Romford. Rich owns seven properties and has dreams of leaving his job and live comfortably off the rental income from them. He wants to know how much he should be earning for him to quit his job when he’s currently bringing in around £2,000 per month before tax. As Pete has told us previously, cashflow underpins everything - money in versus money out. There’s some great advice for Rich this week as Pete talks him through short term debt, contingency plans and the importance of having a ‘cushion’ for those unexpected things that crop up. We recommend tuning in to hear more. And if you’d like to hear more from Pete, you can head on over to his podcast or purchase his book by clicking here. This book contains everything you need to know about personal finance with no confusing fluff - just honest and super-practical advice to help you take control of your money. Hit the listen button to hear this weeks invaluable advice from Rob & Rob… and Pete. Do you have a property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on our next episode. All you need to do is call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined our community of like-minded people discussing all things property? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Whether you’re new to property investment or have decades of experience under your belt, the forum is loaded with helpful insights on all things property related. Head on over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK154: How can I use my pension to invest in property? PLUS: How much do I need to earn from property to leave my job? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money Podcast joins Rob & Rob again this week as we delve into some personal finance questions relating to property investment. Penny from Orpington wants to know how she can use her pension to buy property. It’s a question that crops up many times and this week, Pete shares his wisdom on whether this is possible or not. Can she invest in residential property or should Penny consider putting her money into commercial property? Also, Pete shares some advice on SIPPs, PAIFs and REITs - and if you don’t know what these are, make sure you tune into this weeks Ask Rob & Rob with Pete to find out more. Our second question this week comes from Rich in Romford. Rich owns seven properties and has dreams of leaving his job and live comfortably off the rental income from them. He wants to know how much he should be earning for him to quit his job when he’s currently bringing in around £2,000 per month before tax. As Pete has told us previously, cashflow underpins everything - money in versus money out. There’s some great advice for Rich this week as Pete talks him through short term debt, contingency plans and the importance of having a ‘cushion’ for those unexpected things that crop up. We recommend tuning in to hear more. And if you’d like to hear more from Pete, you can head on over to his podcast or purchase his book by clicking here. This book contains everything you need to know about personal finance with no confusing fluff - just honest and super-practical advice to help you take control of your money. Hit the listen button to hear this weeks invaluable advice from Rob & Rob… and Pete. Do you have a property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on our next episode. All you need to do is call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined our community of like-minded people discussing all things property? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Whether you’re new to property investment or have decades of experience under your belt, the forum is loaded with helpful insights on all things property related. Head on over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money Podcast joins Rob & Rob again this week as we delve into some personal finance questions relating to property investment.

Penny from Orpington wants to know how she can use her pension to buy property. It’s a question that crops up many times and this week, Pete shares his wisdom on whether this is possible or not.

Can she invest in residential property or should Penny consider putting her money into commercial property? Also, Pete shares some advice on SIPPs, PAIFs and REITs - and if you don’t know what these are, make sure you tune into this weeks Ask Rob & Rob with Pete to find out more.

Our second question this week comes from Rich in Romford. Rich owns seven properties and has dreams of leaving his job and live comfortably off the rental income from them. He wants to know how much he should be earning for him to quit his job when he’s currently bringing in around £2,000 per month before tax.

As Pete has told us previously, cashflow underpins everything - money in versus money out. There’s some great advice for Rich this week as Pete talks him through short term debt, contingency plans and the importance of having a ‘cushion’ for those unexpected things that crop up. We recommend tuning in to hear more.

And if you’d like to hear more from Pete, you can head on over to his podcast or purchase his book by clicking here. This book contains everything you need to know about personal finance with no confusing fluff - just honest and super-practical advice to help you take control of your money.

Hit the listen button to hear this weeks invaluable advice from Rob & Rob… and Pete.

Do you have a property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on our next episode. All you need to do is call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

Have you joined our community of like-minded people discussing all things property? Head over and join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. Whether you’re new to property investment or have decades of experience under your belt, the forum is loaded with helpful insights on all things property related. Head on over and introduce yourself.

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]]> 551 TPP287: 13 powerful ways Rob & Rob maximise their time https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13464 Podcasts, forum, magazine, meetups, free courses, books, multiple businesses, managing a team of 50+ - are Rob & Rob superhuman?! NO! They’ve mastered the art of productivity and in this week’s property podcast they spill their secrets to maximising time. Rob & Rob reveal the best techniques on how to organise your week, from to-do lists to calendar events. Why regularly setting and reviewing goals and setting your tasks in relation to achieving your goals, is so important (we have a great free course on goal setting, click here to view!). Plus why you should resist doing tasks you don’t enjoy (yes that’s right!). Most importantly don’t forget to download our resource of the week, Rob’s Reflection Template to help you effectively evaluate yourself and your week. Want to know how you can join our thriving property community? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. From property newbies to experienced buy-to-let investors, this is a place where you can connect with others and get some really helpful advice. Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP287: 13 powerful ways Rob & Rob maximise their time full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Podcasts, forum, magazine, meetups, free courses, books, multiple businesses, managing a team of 50+ - are Rob & Rob superhuman?! Podcasts, forum, magazine, meetups, free courses, books, multiple businesses, managing a team of 50+ - are Rob & Rob superhuman?! NO! They’ve mastered the art of productivity and in this week’s property podcast they spill their secrets to maximising time. Rob & Rob reveal the best techniques on how to organise your week, from to-do lists to calendar events. Why regularly setting and reviewing goals and setting your tasks in relation to achieving your goals, is so important (we have a great free course on goal setting, click here to view!). Plus why you should resist doing tasks you don’t enjoy (yes that’s right!). Most importantly don’t forget to download our resource of the week, Rob’s Reflection Template to help you effectively evaluate yourself and your week. Want to know how you can join our thriving property community? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. From property newbies to experienced buy-to-let investors, this is a place where you can connect with others and get some really helpful advice. Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Podcasts, forum, magazine, meetups, free courses, books, multiple businesses, managing a team of 50+ - are Rob & Rob superhuman?!

NO! They’ve mastered the art of productivity and in this week’s property podcast they spill their secrets to maximising time.

Rob & Rob reveal the best techniques on how to organise your week, from to-do lists to calendar events. Why regularly setting and reviewing goals and setting your tasks in relation to achieving your goals, is so important (we have a great free course on goal setting, click here to view!). Plus why you should resist doing tasks you don’t enjoy (yes that’s right!).

Most importantly don’t forget to download our resource of the week, Rob’s Reflection Template to help you effectively evaluate yourself and your week.

Want to know how you can join our thriving property community? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. From property newbies to experienced buy-to-let investors, this is a place where you can connect with others and get some really helpful advice.

Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2203 ASK153: How can I get the rental income from my investment property under control? PLUS: How can I prepare for the worst? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13452 We have a treat for you today. It’s not just Ask Rob & Rob. It’s Ask Rob & Rob and Pete. Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money Podcast joins us today and answers your personal finance questions relating to property investment. First up we have Lynsey from Brighton who is getting confused with the finances relating to her investment property. Should she use spreadsheets, apps or something else to make the whole process less overwhelming? Pete is right on the money with the advice he gives. Mastering the art of budgeting, particularly with investment property, can often be a challenge. Hopefully his advice today will send Lynsey on her way to having her property income streamlined and her feeling more in control. In another property related question, Tim from Cardiff has two investment properties - one in his name and the other he purchased via a limited company. We all know insurance can be a minefield, but what insurance do landlords actually need? Pete talks us through the three main events: early death, critical illness and being unable to work. With some sound advice from Pete and our very own Rob & Rob, this podcast covers the need-to-know information for both new and experienced property investors. Protection is key. Hit the listen button to hear this weeks invaluable advice from Rob & Rob… and Pete. And if you’d like to hear more from Pete, head on over to the Meaningful Money Podcast or go to petesbook.com If you have your own question about investment property you’d like answering, you just need to call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. In the meantime, if you’re interested in learning more about investing in buy to let property from like-minded people, join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. It’s full of people just like you, hungry for more property investment information, so head on over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK153: How can I get the rental income from my investment property under control? PLUS: How can I prepare for the worst? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... We have a treat for you today. It’s not just Ask Rob & Rob. It’s Ask Rob & Rob and Pete. Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money Podcast joins us today and answers your personal finance questions relating to property investment. First up we have Lynsey from Brighton who is getting confused with the finances relating to her investment property. Should she use spreadsheets, apps or something else to make the whole process less overwhelming? Pete is right on the money with the advice he gives. Mastering the art of budgeting, particularly with investment property, can often be a challenge. Hopefully his advice today will send Lynsey on her way to having her property income streamlined and her feeling more in control. In another property related question, Tim from Cardiff has two investment properties - one in his name and the other he purchased via a limited company. We all know insurance can be a minefield, but what insurance do landlords actually need? Pete talks us through the three main events: early death, critical illness and being unable to work. With some sound advice from Pete and our very own Rob & Rob, this podcast covers the need-to-know information for both new and experienced property investors. Protection is key. Hit the listen button to hear this weeks invaluable advice from Rob & Rob… and Pete. And if you’d like to hear more from Pete, head on over to the Meaningful Money Podcast or go to petesbook.com If you have your own question about investment property you’d like answering, you just need to call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. In the meantime, if you’re interested in learning more about investing in buy to let property from like-minded people, join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. It’s full of people just like you, hungry for more property investment information, so head on over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We have a treat for you today. It’s not just Ask Rob & Rob. It’s Ask Rob & Rob and Pete.

Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money Podcast joins us today and answers your personal finance questions relating to property investment.

First up we have Lynsey from Brighton who is getting confused with the finances relating to her investment property. Should she use spreadsheets, apps or something else to make the whole process less overwhelming?

Pete is right on the money with the advice he gives. Mastering the art of budgeting, particularly with investment property, can often be a challenge. Hopefully his advice today will send Lynsey on her way to having her property income streamlined and her feeling more in control.

In another property related question, Tim from Cardiff has two investment properties - one in his name and the other he purchased via a limited company. We all know insurance can be a minefield, but what insurance do landlords actually need?

Pete talks us through the three main events: early death, critical illness and being unable to work. With some sound advice from Pete and our very own Rob & Rob, this podcast covers the need-to-know information for both new and experienced property investors. Protection is key.

Hit the listen button to hear this weeks invaluable advice from Rob & Rob… and Pete.

And if you’d like to hear more from Pete, head on over to the Meaningful Money Podcast or go to petesbook.com

If you have your own question about investment property you’d like answering, you just need to call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

 The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

In the meantime, if you’re interested in learning more about investing in buy to let property from like-minded people, join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. It’s full of people just like you, hungry for more property investment information, so head on over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 638 TPP286: Are buy to let investors turning their backs on property? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13428 We’re lucky enough to have thousands of members in our property community, so when we wanted to gain some valuable insight on the current state and future of the buy-to-let property investment market, who better to ask than our own Hubbers? This week’s podcast is packed to the brim with interesting information as we unveil feedback from our community, but first we start with a news story picked up by Rob & Rob. The research looks back over a 50-year period and identifies where you would have made or lost money. It’s an interesting piece of buy-to-let research which gives a helpful insight regardless of where you’re at in your property investment journey. Listen to find out just when is the right time to avoid investing in property and when to storm ahead with your buy-to-let plans. Because we’re super helpful too, we’re also letting you know about what other podcast we’ve been listening to this week. If you love business and are interested in some of the world’s greatest business battles, tune in and find out where to go. Want to know how you can join our thriving property community? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. From property newbies to experienced buy-to-let investors, this is a place where you can connect with others and get some really helpful advice. Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP286: Are buy to let investors turning their backs on property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We asked, you answered. We gave thousands of buy-to-let investors chance to have their say on the future of property investment and they didn’t hold back... We’re lucky enough to have thousands of members in our property community, so when we wanted to gain some valuable insight on the current state and future of the buy-to-let property investment market, who better to ask than our own Hubbers? This week’s podcast is packed to the brim with interesting information as we unveil feedback from our community, but first we start with a news story picked up by Rob & Rob. The research looks back over a 50-year period and identifies where you would have made or lost money. It’s an interesting piece of buy-to-let research which gives a helpful insight regardless of where you’re at in your property investment journey. Listen to find out just when is the right time to avoid investing in property and when to storm ahead with your buy-to-let plans. Because we’re super helpful too, we’re also letting you know about what other podcast we’ve been listening to this week. If you love business and are interested in some of the world’s greatest business battles, tune in and find out where to go. Want to know how you can join our thriving property community? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. From property newbies to experienced buy-to-let investors, this is a place where you can connect with others and get some really helpful advice. Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re lucky enough to have thousands of members in our property community, so when we wanted to gain some valuable insight on the current state and future of the buy-to-let property investment market, who better to ask than our own Hubbers?

This week’s podcast is packed to the brim with interesting information as we unveil feedback from our community, but first we start with a news story picked up by Rob & Rob. The research looks back over a 50-year period and identifies where you would have made or lost money. It’s an interesting piece of buy-to-let research which gives a helpful insight regardless of where you’re at in your property investment journey.

Listen to find out just when is the right time to avoid investing in property and when to storm ahead with your buy-to-let plans.

Because we’re super helpful too, we’re also letting you know about what other podcast we’ve been listening to this week. If you love business and are interested in some of the world’s greatest business battles, tune in and find out where to go.

Want to know how you can join our thriving property community? Join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. From property newbies to experienced buy-to-let investors, this is a place where you can connect with others and get some really helpful advice.

Whilst we’ve got you, we’d love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other podcast listeners find us. We also read out every single one of them on air, so head on over and we could be reading yours out on the next episode.

Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1071 ASK152: Should I increase the rents on my buy to let property? PLUS: How can I access off-market investment property? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13423 We have a great few property questions on this week’s ask Rob & Rob. Karmjit is keen to find out more about rent increases across his buy to let properties. This is his first year as a buy to let investor so naturally he wants to know if there’s an industry standard on annual rental rises. How do landlords usually handle rental increases? Do they follow RPI or do they increase by a set percentage each year? The answer is in-depth and there are a few options, so make sure you listen to this week’s podcast to find out just how Rob & Rob would handle this situation, or even if they’d look to increase rent at all. This week’s second question came from John who has a healthy portfolio of 16 buy to let properties. He’s interested in possibly one of the biggest property secrets - how to access off-market investment property outside of the usual routes like Rightmove and Zoopla. John also wants to know what Rob & Rob think of property courses which attract a sizeable fee. There are many of them around, but can you get this property education for free elsewhere? Find out this week and get some valuable property investment hints and tips from Rob & Rob. Do you have a question about investing in buy to let property you’d like answering? Don’t be shy, the process is simple. You just need to call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. In the meantime, if you’re interested in learning more about investing in buy to let property from like-minded people, join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. It’s full of people just like you, hungry for more property investment information, so head on over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK152: Should I increase the rents on my buy to let property? PLUS: How can I access off-market investment property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... We have a great few property questions on this week’s ask Rob & Rob. Karmjit is keen to find out more about rent increases across his buy to let properties. This is his first year as a buy to let investor so naturally he wants to know if there’s an industry standard on annual rental rises. How do landlords usually handle rental increases? Do they follow RPI or do they increase by a set percentage each year? The answer is in-depth and there are a few options, so make sure you listen to this week’s podcast to find out just how Rob & Rob would handle this situation, or even if they’d look to increase rent at all. This week’s second question came from John who has a healthy portfolio of 16 buy to let properties. He’s interested in possibly one of the biggest property secrets - how to access off-market investment property outside of the usual routes like Rightmove and Zoopla. John also wants to know what Rob & Rob think of property courses which attract a sizeable fee. There are many of them around, but can you get this property education for free elsewhere? Find out this week and get some valuable property investment hints and tips from Rob & Rob. Do you have a question about investing in buy to let property you’d like answering? Don’t be shy, the process is simple. You just need to call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. In the meantime, if you’re interested in learning more about investing in buy to let property from like-minded people, join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. It’s full of people just like you, hungry for more property investment information, so head on over and introduce yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We have a great few property questions on this week’s ask Rob & Rob.

Karmjit is keen to find out more about rent increases across his buy to let properties. This is his first year as a buy to let investor so naturally he wants to know if there’s an industry standard on annual rental rises.

How do landlords usually handle rental increases? Do they follow RPI or do they increase by a set percentage each year? The answer is in-depth and there are a few options, so make sure you listen to this week’s podcast to find out just how Rob & Rob would handle this situation, or even if they’d look to increase rent at all.

This week’s second question came from John who has a healthy portfolio of 16 buy to let properties. He’s interested in possibly one of the biggest property secrets - how to access off-market investment property outside of the usual routes like Rightmove and Zoopla.

John also wants to know what Rob & Rob think of property courses which attract a sizeable fee. There are many of them around, but can you get this property education for free elsewhere?

Find out this week and get some valuable property investment hints and tips from Rob & Rob.

Do you have a question about investing in buy to let property you’d like answering? Don’t be shy, the process is simple. You just need to call 013 808 00035 and leave a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

 The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours.

In the meantime, if you’re interested in learning more about investing in buy to let property from like-minded people, join the conversation over in the Property Hub forum. It’s full of people just like you, hungry for more property investment information, so head on over and introduce yourself.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 346 TPP285: A Day In The Life of Rob B - Behind The Scenes Of Our Developments https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13409 This episode, we’re taking a look into the world of Rob B.  He’s involved with various developments all in different stages of the process.  We wanted to give you an understanding of what it’s like being involved not only in property in general, but property development.   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP285: A Day In The Life of Rob B - Behind The Scenes Of Our Developments full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This episode, we’re taking a look into the world of Rob B... This episode, we’re taking a look into the world of Rob B.  He’s involved with various developments all in different stages of the process.  We wanted to give you an understanding of what it’s like being involved not only in property in general, but property development.   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This episode, we’re taking a look into the world of Rob B.  He’s involved with various developments all in different stages of the process.  We wanted to give you an understanding of what it’s like being involved not only in property in general, but property development.

 

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

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]]> 1374 ASK151: Are lease options really a win-win? PLUS: How long will my cash be tied up for? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13403 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Malcolm & David ask Rob & Rob... Are lease options really a win-win? PLUS: How long will my cash be tied up for?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK151: Are lease options really a win-win? PLUS: How long will my cash be tied up for? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Malcolm & David ask Rob & Rob... Are lease options really a win-win? PLUS: How long will my cash be tied up for?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Malcolm & David ask Rob & Rob... Are lease options really a win-win? PLUS: How long will my cash be tied up for?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 512 TPP284: Inspiring Property Journeys From Everyday Investors https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13396 Earlier this year, we caught up with some of our Hubbers who are out there on their own property journeys.  They shared their plans, goals, challenges and successes. 6 months on, we chat to them again for a progress report on what they’ve been up to. NEWS THIS WEEK A story from the other side of the planet has caught our attention this week.  New Zealand is set to ban foreigners from buying property.  We discuss why they’d do such a thing and if is this something the U.K. should consider? HUB EXTRA This week in Hub Extra we feel we need to point you to the Property Hub Forum.  Not only is there a constructive conversation taking place - but it’s about Brexit! JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP284: Inspiring Property Journeys From Everyday Investors full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Earlier this year, we caught up with some of our Hubbers who are out there on their own property journeys; 6 months on, we chat to them again... Earlier this year, we caught up with some of our Hubbers who are out there on their own property journeys.  They shared their plans, goals, challenges and successes. 6 months on, we chat to them again for a progress report on what they’ve been up to. NEWS THIS WEEK A story from the other side of the planet has caught our attention this week.  New Zealand is set to ban foreigners from buying property.  We discuss why they’d do such a thing and if is this something the U.K. should consider? HUB EXTRA This week in Hub Extra we feel we need to point you to the Property Hub Forum.  Not only is there a constructive conversation taking place - but it’s about Brexit! JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Earlier this year, we caught up with some of our Hubbers who are out there on their own property journeys.  They shared their plans, goals, challenges and successes. 6 months on, we chat to them again for a progress report on what they’ve been up to.

NEWS THIS WEEK

A story from the other side of the planet has caught our attention this week.  New Zealand is set to ban foreigners from buying property.  We discuss why they’d do such a thing and if is this something the U.K. should consider?

HUB EXTRA

This week in Hub Extra we feel we need to point you to the Property Hub Forum.  Not only is there a constructive conversation taking place - but it’s about Brexit!

JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM

Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum.

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

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]]> 1916 ASK149: How can I invest without any capital? PLUS: Is this estate agent lying to me? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13373 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How can I invest without any capital? PLUS: Is this estate agent lying to me?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:33:10 -0000 ASK149: How can I invest without any capital? PLUS: Is this estate agent lying to me? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How can I invest without any capital? PLUS: Is this estate agent lying to me?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How can I invest without any capital? PLUS: Is this estate agent lying to me?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

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]]> 496 ASK 150: How does the modern method of auctions work? PLUS: Can I challenge your views on fundamentals? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13387 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steven asks Rob & Rob...How does the modern method of auctions work? PLUS: Can I challenge your views on fundamentals?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK 150: How does the modern method of auctions work? PLUS: Can I challenge your views on fundamentals? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steven asks Rob & Rob...How does the modern method of auctions work? PLUS: Can I challenge your views on fundamentals?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steven asks Rob & Rob...How does the modern method of auctions work? PLUS: Can I challenge your views on fundamentals?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 517 TPP283: When Refurbs Go Wrong - Working With Builders: Part Two https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13378 Refurbishing property is a tricky business but if you can get it right, the rewards are there.  A good builder is obviously essential if you intend on making this your strategy. To help, we’ve been speaking with Ian; a builder with more than 30 years in the business. We learnt so much from Ian in the last episode, we had to get him back for another lesson.  This week we focus on what a lot investors worry about - “What if something goes wrong?” NEWS THIS WEEK Two headlines caught our attention this week:  Rents in UK will rise for next five years, experts predict and Rents have merely kept pace with RPI over past five years.  On closer inspection these stories seem to be linked and are pretty dramatic when taken at face value.  Is this another case of things being blown out of proportion? HUB EXTRA We always try and give you extra with Hub Extra.  This week we want to save you extra. We wanted to share MileIQ. This is a great tool for tracking how many tax deductible miles you are driving. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP283: When Refurbs Go Wrong - Working With Builders: Part Two full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Refurbishing property is a tricky business but if you can get it right, the rewards are there.... Refurbishing property is a tricky business but if you can get it right, the rewards are there.  A good builder is obviously essential if you intend on making this your strategy. To help, we’ve been speaking with Ian; a builder with more than 30 years in the business. We learnt so much from Ian in the last episode, we had to get him back for another lesson.  This week we focus on what a lot investors worry about - “What if something goes wrong?” NEWS THIS WEEK Two headlines caught our attention this week:  Rents in UK will rise for next five years, experts predict and Rents have merely kept pace with RPI over past five years.  On closer inspection these stories seem to be linked and are pretty dramatic when taken at face value.  Is this another case of things being blown out of proportion? HUB EXTRA We always try and give you extra with Hub Extra.  This week we want to save you extra. We wanted to share MileIQ. This is a great tool for tracking how many tax deductible miles you are driving. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Refurbishing property is a tricky business but if you can get it right, the rewards are there.  A good builder is obviously essential if you intend on making this your strategy. To help, we’ve been speaking with Ian; a builder with more than 30 years in the business.

We learnt so much from Ian in the last episode, we had to get him back for another lesson.  This week we focus on what a lot investors worry about - “What if something goes wrong?”

NEWS THIS WEEK

Two headlines caught our attention this week:  Rents in UK will rise for next five years, experts predict and Rents have merely kept pace with RPI over past five years.  On closer inspection these stories seem to be linked and are pretty dramatic when taken at face value.  Is this another case of things being blown out of proportion?

HUB EXTRA

We always try and give you extra with Hub Extra.  This week we want to save you extra. We wanted to share MileIQ. This is a great tool for tracking how many tax deductible miles you are driving.

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]]> 2146 TPP282: How to find a good builder – and set your project up for success: Part One https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13360 Refurbing properties is such a popular strategy amongst investors, but it can also be a very stressful path to take. We get so many questions about how to tackle the subject we decided to call in an expert. In this episode we talk to Ian - who’s been in the business for 30 years and runs his own construction company. Ian’s going to take us through how to find a good builder and set your project up for success. NEWS THIS WEEK Not only did the interest rate rise dominate the headlines this week, it also cast shadow on our predictions from the beginning of the year.  How will the rest of year play out? We also discovered a story with the terrifying headline: Landlords face up to 17 week wait to evict problem tenants. What does this mean for you?  Are you at risk? Is it time to consider insurance?   HUB EXTRA Leading up to this Friday’s Hub Extra newsletter, we take some inspiration from one of the world’s fastest men. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP282: How to find a good builder – and set your project up for success: Part One full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Refurbing properties is such a popular strategy amongst investors, but it can also be a very stressful path to take... Refurbing properties is such a popular strategy amongst investors, but it can also be a very stressful path to take. We get so many questions about how to tackle the subject we decided to call in an expert. In this episode we talk to Ian - who’s been in the business for 30 years and runs his own construction company. Ian’s going to take us through how to find a good builder and set your project up for success. NEWS THIS WEEK Not only did the interest rate rise dominate the headlines this week, it also cast shadow on our predictions from the beginning of the year.  How will the rest of year play out? We also discovered a story with the terrifying headline: Landlords face up to 17 week wait to evict problem tenants. What does this mean for you?  Are you at risk? Is it time to consider insurance?   HUB EXTRA Leading up to this Friday’s Hub Extra newsletter, we take some inspiration from one of the world’s fastest men. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Refurbing properties is such a popular strategy amongst investors, but it can also be a very stressful path to take. We get so many questions about how to tackle the subject we decided to call in an expert.

In this episode we talk to Ian - who’s been in the business for 30 years and runs his own construction company. Ian’s going to take us through how to find a good builder and set your project up for success.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Not only did the interest rate rise dominate the headlines this week, it also cast shadow on our predictions from the beginning of the year.  How will the rest of year play out?

We also discovered a story with the terrifying headline: Landlords face up to 17 week wait to evict problem tenants. What does this mean for you?  Are you at risk? Is it time to consider insurance?

 

HUB EXTRA

Leading up to this Friday’s Hub Extra newsletter, we take some inspiration from one of the world’s fastest men.

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]]> 1882 Ask 148: The rise in interest rates took me by surprise. What should I do? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13351 It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Hannah asks Rob & Rob...The rise in interest rates took me by surprise. What should I do?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0000 Ask 148: The rise in interest rates took me by surprise. What should I do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Hannah asks Rob & Rob...The rise in interest rates took me by surprise. What should I do?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Hannah asks Rob & Rob...The rise in interest rates took me by surprise. What should I do?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 525 TPP281: Remote Investing: What You Need To Know https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13332 Never before has it been so important to look beyond where you live when searching for your next investment.  The chances of your local area producing the kind of growth or yield you’re looking for is very slim. And with technology being what it is today, it’s never been easier to look further afield.  In this episode we give you the tools you need to be a remote investor. NEWS THIS WEEK An Express article this week reads: UK Property: Market ‘subdued’ as New Housing Minister Appointed.  Is the market starting to stall or is this another case of the weight of London influencing the media?     HUB EXTRA From this week’s Hub Extra, we’ve picked out a super easy, tiny tip that has saved our sanity, improved our productivity and helped us focus. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP281: Remote Investing: What You Need To Know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Never before has it been so important to look beyond where you live when searching for your next investment... Never before has it been so important to look beyond where you live when searching for your next investment.  The chances of your local area producing the kind of growth or yield you’re looking for is very slim. And with technology being what it is today, it’s never been easier to look further afield.  In this episode we give you the tools you need to be a remote investor. NEWS THIS WEEK An Express article this week reads: UK Property: Market ‘subdued’ as New Housing Minister Appointed.  Is the market starting to stall or is this another case of the weight of London influencing the media?     HUB EXTRA From this week’s Hub Extra, we’ve picked out a super easy, tiny tip that has saved our sanity, improved our productivity and helped us focus. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Never before has it been so important to look beyond where you live when searching for your next investment.  The chances of your local area producing the kind of growth or yield you’re looking for is very slim. And with technology being what it is today, it’s never been easier to look further afield.  In this episode we give you the tools you need to be a remote investor.

NEWS THIS WEEK

An Express article this week reads: UK Property: Market ‘subdued’ as New Housing Minister Appointed.  Is the market starting to stall or is this another case of the weight of London influencing the media?

 

 

HUB EXTRA

From this week’s Hub Extra, we’ve picked out a super easy, tiny tip that has saved our sanity, improved our productivity and helped us focus.

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]]> 2092 ASK147: Will the government cap house price increases? PLUS: Is this a way to avoid stamp duty? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13324 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rich & Anthony ask Rob & Rob...Will the government cap house price increases? PLUS: Is this a way to avoid stamp duty?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK147: Will the government cap house price increases? PLUS: Is this a way to avoid stamp duty? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rich & Anthony ask Rob & Rob...Will the government cap house price increases? PLUS: Is this a way to avoid stamp duty?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rich & Anthony ask Rob & Rob...Will the government cap house price increases? PLUS: Is this a way to avoid stamp duty?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 526 TPP280: How To Fix The Property Market https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13314 It’s widely acknowledged the U.K. housing market is broken.  Even the government recognises that it needs to be repaired. So, in this episode we’re going to share our ideas of how things could be improved.  We talk about the legal system, stamp duty and what the government can and should be doing to not only stop making things work, but actually start to fix it. NEWS THIS WEEK We’ve got 2 news stories this week and both echo our thoughts on this week’s topics.   First is a report about plans to reduce the huge costs of buying a freehold - this bold idea could be a game changer, but as usual there’ll be strong opposition.   The second story investigates why housing transactions have slumped.  It seems equity release is on the rise.  Does this mean more people are simply staying put?   HUB EXTRA   For those of you who have missed Resource Of The Week, we have good news.  Every Friday we are going to be delivering you Hub Extra. A weekly email that will be packed full of things we want to share.  From tips, apps and websites to podcasts, quotes and videos; we want to help motivate and inspire you every Friday.   This week we’ve highlighted 2 ways to search for podcasts with Listen Notes for desktop and searching for podcasts on your iPhone. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0000 TPP280: How To Fix The Property Market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s widely acknowledged the U.K. housing market is broken. Even the government recognises that it needs to be repaired... It’s widely acknowledged the U.K. housing market is broken.  Even the government recognises that it needs to be repaired. So, in this episode we’re going to share our ideas of how things could be improved.  We talk about the legal system, stamp duty and what the government can and should be doing to not only stop making things work, but actually start to fix it. NEWS THIS WEEK We’ve got 2 news stories this week and both echo our thoughts on this week’s topics.   First is a report about plans to reduce the huge costs of buying a freehold - this bold idea could be a game changer, but as usual there’ll be strong opposition.   The second story investigates why housing transactions have slumped.  It seems equity release is on the rise.  Does this mean more people are simply staying put?   HUB EXTRA   For those of you who have missed Resource Of The Week, we have good news.  Every Friday we are going to be delivering you Hub Extra. A weekly email that will be packed full of things we want to share.  From tips, apps and websites to podcasts, quotes and videos; we want to help motivate and inspire you every Friday.   This week we’ve highlighted 2 ways to search for podcasts with Listen Notes for desktop and searching for podcasts on your iPhone. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s widely acknowledged the U.K. housing market is broken.  Even the government recognises that it needs to be repaired. So, in this episode we’re going to share our ideas of how things could be improved.  We talk about the legal system, stamp duty and what the government can and should be doing to not only stop making things work, but actually start to fix it.

NEWS THIS WEEK

We’ve got 2 news stories this week and both echo our thoughts on this week’s topics.

 

First is a report about plans to reduce the huge costs of buying a freehold - this bold idea could be a game changer, but as usual there’ll be strong opposition.

 

The second story investigates why housing transactions have slumped.  It seems equity release is on the rise.  Does this mean more people are simply staying put?

 

HUB EXTRA

 

For those of you who have missed Resource Of The Week, we have good news.  Every Friday we are going to be delivering you Hub Extra. A weekly email that will be packed full of things we want to share.  From tips, apps and websites to podcasts, quotes and videos; we want to help motivate and inspire you every Friday.

 

This week we’ve highlighted 2 ways to search for podcasts with Listen Notes for desktop and searching for podcasts on your iPhone.

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]]> 1949 ASK146: How do you find the right property in an area you don't know? PLUS: Where should I stash my deposit cash? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13311 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Maria & Sam ask Rob & Rob...How do you find the right property in an area you don't know? PLUS: Where should I stash my deposit cash?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0000 ASK146: How do you find the right property in an area you don't know? PLUS: Where should I stash my deposit cash? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Maria & Sam ask Rob & Rob...How do you find the right property in an area you don't know? PLUS: Where should I stash my deposit cash?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Maria & Sam ask Rob & Rob...How do you find the right property in an area you don't know? PLUS: Where should I stash my deposit cash?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 445 TPP279: How To Be A Super-Landlord (Part 2) https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13299 Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark feature in the cover story of issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine - “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets. Last week, we spoke to Phil and he told us about his remarkable portfolio.  This week, it’s the follow up - We continue with Phil’s amazing journey to becoming a Super-Landlord. NEWS THIS WEEK New HMO regulations are due to come into play this Autumn.  We’ve got all the details you need to know to make sure you’re on top of it all. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP279: How To Be A Super-Landlord (Part 2) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week, we spoke to Phil Stewardson and he told us about his remarkable portfolio. This week, it’s the follow up... Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark feature in the cover story of issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine - “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets. Last week, we spoke to Phil and he told us about his remarkable portfolio.  This week, it’s the follow up - We continue with Phil’s amazing journey to becoming a Super-Landlord. NEWS THIS WEEK New HMO regulations are due to come into play this Autumn.  We’ve got all the details you need to know to make sure you’re on top of it all. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark feature in the cover story of issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine - “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets.

Last week, we spoke to Phil and he told us about his remarkable portfolio.  This week, it’s the follow up - We continue with Phil’s amazing journey to becoming a Super-Landlord.

NEWS THIS WEEK

New HMO regulations are due to come into play this Autumn.  We’ve got all the details you need to know to make sure you’re on top of it all.

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]]> 1228 ASK145: How do I set up a deal sourcing company? PLUS: Can I build on this land? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13291 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rowena & David ask Rob & Rob... How do I set up a deal sourcing company? PLUS: Can I build on this land?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK145: How do I set up a deal sourcing company? PLUS: Can I build on this land? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rowena & David ask Rob & Rob... How do I set up a deal sourcing company? PLUS: Can I build on this land?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rowena & David ask Rob & Rob... How do I set up a deal sourcing company? PLUS: Can I build on this land?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 468 TPP278: How To Be A Super-Landlord (Part 1) https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13283 There are landlords and then there are Super-Landlords.     In issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine, our cover story was “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets".  In it we spoke to serial landlords who have built very sizeable portfolios. Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark were a couple of the Super-Landlords we spoke to.  We couldn’t resist asking Phil to join us on The Property Podcast and he was extremely gracious with his time and knowledge. NEWS THIS WEEK There is talk about proposals to give tenants minimum 3 year tenancies.  The government argues that it’ll give renters more security, but there are reports that some landlords appear to be furious.  Is the sky falling again or is it all a storm in a teacup? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP278: How To Be A Super-Landlord (Part 1) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There are landlords and then there are Super-Landlords... There are landlords and then there are Super-Landlords.     In issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine, our cover story was “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets".  In it we spoke to serial landlords who have built very sizeable portfolios. Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark were a couple of the Super-Landlords we spoke to.  We couldn’t resist asking Phil to join us on The Property Podcast and he was extremely gracious with his time and knowledge. NEWS THIS WEEK There is talk about proposals to give tenants minimum 3 year tenancies.  The government argues that it’ll give renters more security, but there are reports that some landlords appear to be furious.  Is the sky falling again or is it all a storm in a teacup? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. There are landlords and then there are Super-Landlords.  

 

In issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine, our cover story was “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets".  In it we spoke to serial landlords who have built very sizeable portfolios. Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark were a couple of the Super-Landlords we spoke to.  We couldn’t resist asking Phil to join us on The Property Podcast and he was extremely gracious with his time and knowledge.

NEWS THIS WEEK

There is talk about proposals to give tenants minimum 3 year tenancies.  The government argues that it’ll give renters more security, but there are reports that some landlords appear to be furious.  Is the sky falling again or is it all a storm in a teacup?

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]]> 1467 ASK144: Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13279 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve & Haseem ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK144: Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve & Haseem ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve & Haseem ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 299 TPP277: 5 real-life negotiating tactics you can start using today https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13261 Recently we announced that we are on the hunt for an apprentice. Someone for Rob B to take under his wing and learn how to be truly successful in property.  This week, we’re going to hear from some potential candidates and they’re going to share some of the tactics they use when trying to negotiate a deal.   These are real life methods you can put into play today. NEWS THIS WEEK According to this Guardian article - it looks like property prices are rising.  But hang on, according to this Guardian article - prices seem to be taking a tumble.  Our very own Property Geek - Rob D is determined to uncover what’s actually going on. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP277: 5 real-life negotiating tactics you can start using today full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Recently we announced that we are on the hunt for an apprentice; this week, we’re going to hear from some potential candidates... Recently we announced that we are on the hunt for an apprentice. Someone for Rob B to take under his wing and learn how to be truly successful in property.  This week, we’re going to hear from some potential candidates and they’re going to share some of the tactics they use when trying to negotiate a deal.   These are real life methods you can put into play today. NEWS THIS WEEK According to this Guardian article - it looks like property prices are rising.  But hang on, according to this Guardian article - prices seem to be taking a tumble.  Our very own Property Geek - Rob D is determined to uncover what’s actually going on. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Recently we announced that we are on the hunt for an apprentice. Someone for Rob B to take under his wing and learn how to be truly successful in property.  This week, we’re going to hear from some potential candidates and they’re going to share some of the tactics they use when trying to negotiate a deal.

 

These are real life methods you can put into play today.

NEWS THIS WEEK

According to this Guardian article - it looks like property prices are rising.  But hang on, according to this Guardian article - prices seem to be taking a tumble.  Our very own Property Geek - Rob D is determined to uncover what’s actually going on.

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]]> 1474 ASK143: Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13250 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK143: Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 502 TPP276: The reality of refurbs: One investor shares his story https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13243 Recently we discussed the pros and cons of buying new and buying old.  We tapped into how buying older properties that need refurbishment come with a lot more work and stress; they also can come with a lot more reward.   This episode we talk to an active investor who gives us the realities of refurbing older properties.  We find out what it actually takes to find a property, have some work done and get it rented - and doing it remotely!   NEWS THIS WEEK   It looks like the increase in stamp duty isn’t bringing as much revenue as expected a report suggests.  Could it be that raising taxes can deter buyers?  This sounds like an opportunity to discuss the Laffer Curve Effect!   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP276: The reality of refurbs: One investor shares his story full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Recently we discussed the pros and cons of buying new and buying old; This episode we talk to an active investor who gives us the realities of refurbing older properties... Recently we discussed the pros and cons of buying new and buying old.  We tapped into how buying older properties that need refurbishment come with a lot more work and stress; they also can come with a lot more reward.   This episode we talk to an active investor who gives us the realities of refurbing older properties.  We find out what it actually takes to find a property, have some work done and get it rented - and doing it remotely!   NEWS THIS WEEK   It looks like the increase in stamp duty isn’t bringing as much revenue as expected a report suggests.  Could it be that raising taxes can deter buyers?  This sounds like an opportunity to discuss the Laffer Curve Effect!   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Recently we discussed the pros and cons of buying new and buying old.  We tapped into how buying older properties that need refurbishment come with a lot more work and stress; they also can come with a lot more reward.

 

This episode we talk to an active investor who gives us the realities of refurbing older properties.  We find out what it actually takes to find a property, have some work done and get it rented - and doing it remotely!

 

NEWS THIS WEEK

 

It looks like the increase in stamp duty isn’t bringing as much revenue as expected a report suggests.  Could it be that raising taxes can deter buyers?  This sounds like an opportunity to discuss the Laffer Curve Effect!

 

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]]> 1405 ASK142: How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats? http://www.thepropertyhub.net/ask142/ It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Stephen and Daniel ask Rob & Rob... How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK142: How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast episode... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Stephen and Daniel ask Rob & Rob... How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Stephen and Daniel ask Rob & Rob... How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 548 TPP275: New property vs. old - What’s best? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13226 What’s better?  Flats or houses?  North or South? Yield or growth?  We get asked these questions all the time.  New builds or older property is no different.   In this week’s episode we have a look at the pro and cons of old vs new in each stage of an investor’s process; from setting your initial goals to what to expect long term - to help you decide which strategy is for you.   We also look at our own portfolios to reflect on what’s worked well and what hasn’t.   NEWS THIS WEEK   Britain’s best and worst yielding areas have been revealed.  We’ve both happy about the results for different reasons, but as always we take our news with a pinch of salt.   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP275: New property vs. old - What’s best? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What’s better? Flats or houses? North or South? Yield or growth? We get asked these questions all the time. New builds or older property is no different. What’s better?  Flats or houses?  North or South? Yield or growth?  We get asked these questions all the time.  New builds or older property is no different.   In this week’s episode we have a look at the pro and cons of old vs new in each stage of an investor’s process; from setting your initial goals to what to expect long term - to help you decide which strategy is for you.   We also look at our own portfolios to reflect on what’s worked well and what hasn’t.   NEWS THIS WEEK   Britain’s best and worst yielding areas have been revealed.  We’ve both happy about the results for different reasons, but as always we take our news with a pinch of salt.   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What’s better?  Flats or houses?  North or South? Yield or growth?  We get asked these questions all the time.  New builds or older property is no different.

 

In this week’s episode we have a look at the pro and cons of old vs new in each stage of an investor’s process; from setting your initial goals to what to expect long term - to help you decide which strategy is for you.

 

We also look at our own portfolios to reflect on what’s worked well and what hasn’t.

 

NEWS THIS WEEK

 

Britain’s best and worst yielding areas have been revealed.  We’ve both happy about the results for different reasons, but as always we take our news with a pinch of salt.

 

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]]> 1437 ASK141: How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13222 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Josh and Alexandra ask Rob & Rob...How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK141: How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Josh and Alexandra ask Rob & Rob...How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Josh and Alexandra ask Rob & Rob...How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 452 TPP274: Were our 2018 predictions wrong? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13191 Late last year in episode 249 we made our predictions for 2018.   We harnessed all our psychic ability to glimpse into the future to look at which cities would enjoy the highest growth, what would happen to London or would interest rates rise.  We were even bold (or foolish) enough to predict the future of Bitcoin.   Now that we’re at the halfway point in the year, it’s time to see if our predictions are on track.  Fingers crossed! NEWS THIS WEEK An article this week claims that Manchester tops list of best UK cities to be a landlord.  This certainly bodes well as we review our predictions, but does this list have some unexpected surprises? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP274: Were our 2018 predictions wrong? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Late last year in episode 249 we made our predictions for 2018... Late last year in episode 249 we made our predictions for 2018.   We harnessed all our psychic ability to glimpse into the future to look at which cities would enjoy the highest growth, what would happen to London or would interest rates rise.  We were even bold (or foolish) enough to predict the future of Bitcoin.   Now that we’re at the halfway point in the year, it’s time to see if our predictions are on track.  Fingers crossed! NEWS THIS WEEK An article this week claims that Manchester tops list of best UK cities to be a landlord.  This certainly bodes well as we review our predictions, but does this list have some unexpected surprises? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Late last year in episode 249 we made our predictions for 2018.

 

We harnessed all our psychic ability to glimpse into the future to look at which cities would enjoy the highest growth, what would happen to London or would interest rates rise.  We were even bold (or foolish) enough to predict the future of Bitcoin.

 

Now that we’re at the halfway point in the year, it’s time to see if our predictions are on track.  Fingers crossed!

NEWS THIS WEEK

An article this week claims that Manchester tops list of best UK cities to be a landlord.  This certainly bodes well as we review our predictions, but does this list have some unexpected surprises?

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]]> 1114 ASK140: How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13181 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK140: How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 409 TPP273: 6 Things Your Letting Agent Might Not Be Telling You https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13171 We came across this really interesting article at the very excellent landlordlawblog.co.uk and knew we had to talk about it.   We can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right people in your team.  The people who look after your building work, do your conveyancing and provide you with finance options.  The people who manage the properties in your portfolio are no exception.   There are some truly fantastic letting agents out there who do exceptional work.  But this is the type of sector that attracts sharks and we want to make sure you know what to look out for, so you don’t get bitten. NEWS THIS WEEK   This week we look at an article from propertywire.co.uk with the intriguing headline: “The value of flats have increased the most in the UK over last five years”.   Has the time come to give up on houses and focus solely on flats? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP273: 6 Things Your Letting Agent Might Not Be Telling You full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We came across this really interesting article at the very excellent landlordlawblog.co.uk and knew we had to talk about it... We came across this really interesting article at the very excellent landlordlawblog.co.uk and knew we had to talk about it.   We can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right people in your team.  The people who look after your building work, do your conveyancing and provide you with finance options.  The people who manage the properties in your portfolio are no exception.   There are some truly fantastic letting agents out there who do exceptional work.  But this is the type of sector that attracts sharks and we want to make sure you know what to look out for, so you don’t get bitten. NEWS THIS WEEK   This week we look at an article from propertywire.co.uk with the intriguing headline: “The value of flats have increased the most in the UK over last five years”.   Has the time come to give up on houses and focus solely on flats? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We came across this really interesting article at the very excellent landlordlawblog.co.uk and knew we had to talk about it.

 

We can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right people in your team.  The people who look after your building work, do your conveyancing and provide you with finance options.  The people who manage the properties in your portfolio are no exception.

 

There are some truly fantastic letting agents out there who do exceptional work.  But this is the type of sector that attracts sharks and we want to make sure you know what to look out for, so you don’t get bitten.

NEWS THIS WEEK

 

This week we look at an article from propertywire.co.uk with the intriguing headline: “The value of flats have increased the most in the UK over last five years”.

 

Has the time come to give up on houses and focus solely on flats?

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]]> 1447 ASK139: What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13162 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Mick & Gordon ask Rob & Rob...What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK139: What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Mick & Gordon ask Rob & Rob...What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Mick & Gordon ask Rob & Rob...What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 449 TPP272: The most exciting opportunity in property right now? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13144 This could be the opportunity that changes your life.  If you’re looking for a career in property, this episode is essential.   We are looking for an apprentice to be mentored by Rob B.  A rare opportunity like this only comes about once in a blue moon.   In this episode, we’ll explain what the role is, what you can expect to learn and what you’ll be doing on a day to day basis.  This is certainly a way to supercharge your career!   You can find out more right here. NEWS THIS WEEK We have 2 news stories this week.  First is that the property market is to become flooded as 380,000 landlords are to sell up.  This sounds very dramatic.   But hang on, the second story says the number of buy to let investors hits record 2.5 million high.   Two very conflicting headlines here.  What could it mean? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 31 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP272: The most exciting opportunity in property right now? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This could be the opportunity that changes your life. If you’re looking for a career in property, this episode is essential... This could be the opportunity that changes your life.  If you’re looking for a career in property, this episode is essential.   We are looking for an apprentice to be mentored by Rob B.  A rare opportunity like this only comes about once in a blue moon.   In this episode, we’ll explain what the role is, what you can expect to learn and what you’ll be doing on a day to day basis.  This is certainly a way to supercharge your career!   You can find out more right here. NEWS THIS WEEK We have 2 news stories this week.  First is that the property market is to become flooded as 380,000 landlords are to sell up.  This sounds very dramatic.   But hang on, the second story says the number of buy to let investors hits record 2.5 million high.   Two very conflicting headlines here.  What could it mean? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This could be the opportunity that changes your life.  If you’re looking for a career in property, this episode is essential.

 

We are looking for an apprentice to be mentored by Rob B.  A rare opportunity like this only comes about once in a blue moon.

 

In this episode, we’ll explain what the role is, what you can expect to learn and what you’ll be doing on a day to day basis.  This is certainly a way to supercharge your career!

 

You can find out more right here.

NEWS THIS WEEK

We have 2 news stories this week.  First is that the property market is to become flooded as 380,000 landlords are to sell up.  This sounds very dramatic.

 

But hang on, the second story says the number of buy to let investors hits record 2.5 million high.

 

Two very conflicting headlines here.  What could it mean?

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]]> 871 ASK138: What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13113 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Guy & Caroline ask Rob & Rob...What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK138: What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Guy & Caroline ask Rob & Rob...What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Guy & Caroline ask Rob & Rob...What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 403 TPP271: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 2 https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13099 Over the last couple of episodes, we’ve been discussing the economy as a whole and how that relates to the 18 year property cycle.   In episode 269 we laid the groundwork by breaking down the very excellent “How The Economic Machine Works” by Ray Dalio (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!)   Then for Episode 270 we took a year by year look at the 18 year property cycle from 2008, right up to today.   This week we continue our analysis of the cycle by looking into the future.  We’re going to go year by year - right up to the next crash. Some bold predictions are in store. We’re either very brave or very foolish. NEWS THIS WEEK In news this week, interest rates are on hold as The Bank of England has cut the growth outlook.  Is this a good or bad thing? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP271: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 2 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we continue our analysis of the cycle by looking into the future... Over the last couple of episodes, we’ve been discussing the economy as a whole and how that relates to the 18 year property cycle.   In episode 269 we laid the groundwork by breaking down the very excellent “How The Economic Machine Works” by Ray Dalio (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!)   Then for Episode 270 we took a year by year look at the 18 year property cycle from 2008, right up to today.   This week we continue our analysis of the cycle by looking into the future.  We’re going to go year by year - right up to the next crash. Some bold predictions are in store. We’re either very brave or very foolish. NEWS THIS WEEK In news this week, interest rates are on hold as The Bank of England has cut the growth outlook.  Is this a good or bad thing? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Over the last couple of episodes, we’ve been discussing the economy as a whole and how that relates to the 18 year property cycle.

 

In episode 269 we laid the groundwork by breaking down the very excellent “How The Economic Machine Works” by Ray Dalio (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!)

 

Then for Episode 270 we took a year by year look at the 18 year property cycle from 2008, right up to today.

 

This week we continue our analysis of the cycle by looking into the future.  We’re going to go year by year - right up to the next crash. Some bold predictions are in store. We’re either very brave or very foolish.

NEWS THIS WEEK

In news this week, interest rates are on hold as The Bank of England has cut the growth outlook.  Is this a good or bad thing?

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]]> 883 ASK137: How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13085 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Abby & Bryony ask Rob & Rob...How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK137: How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Abby & Bryony ask Rob & Rob...How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Abby & Bryony ask Rob & Rob...How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 409 TPP270: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 1 https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13072 In the last episode we broke down the phenomenal video by Ray Dalio: “How The Economic Machine Works” (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!).   This week, we follow that up with one of the most requested episodes we’ve ever had - a year by year break down of the 18 year property cycle.  We’ll discuss how it aligns with what Ray Dalio talks about, we’ll take a look back on what’s happened in recent years and we’ll peer into the future to try to see where we are headed next. NEWS THIS WEEK In the news this week, the BBC reports on an inquiry that has a housing committee calling for properties to be confiscated from rogue landlords.  Are these measures too severe or is it the right deterrent the industry needs? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP270: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 1 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This time, we follow up on last week with one of the most requested episodes we’ve ever had - a year by year break down of the 18 year property cycle In the last episode we broke down the phenomenal video by Ray Dalio: “How The Economic Machine Works” (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!).   This week, we follow that up with one of the most requested episodes we’ve ever had - a year by year break down of the 18 year property cycle.  We’ll discuss how it aligns with what Ray Dalio talks about, we’ll take a look back on what’s happened in recent years and we’ll peer into the future to try to see where we are headed next. NEWS THIS WEEK In the news this week, the BBC reports on an inquiry that has a housing committee calling for properties to be confiscated from rogue landlords.  Are these measures too severe or is it the right deterrent the industry needs? JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In the last episode we broke down the phenomenal video by Ray Dalio: “How The Economic Machine Works” (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!).

 

This week, we follow that up with one of the most requested episodes we’ve ever had - a year by year break down of the 18 year property cycle.  We’ll discuss how it aligns with what Ray Dalio talks about, we’ll take a look back on what’s happened in recent years and we’ll peer into the future to try to see where we are headed next.

NEWS THIS WEEK

In the news this week, the BBC reports on an inquiry that has a housing committee calling for properties to be confiscated from rogue landlords.  Are these measures too severe or is it the right deterrent the industry needs?

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]]> 1164 ASK136: How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13054 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Adam & Gareth ask Rob & Rob...How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK136: How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Adam & Gareth ask Rob & Rob...How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Adam & Gareth ask Rob & Rob...How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 381 TPP269: How The Economic Machine Works - A Summary https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13043&preview=true When investing in property, understanding how the economy works is just as important to your long term success as finding your target area, gaining finance or doing building work.   And few people understand how the economy works better than Ray Dalio.  Among numerous other things, Ray is a billionaire investor, hedge fund manager and philanthropist.  He’s also the creator of the absolutely brilliant and essential video “How The Economic Machine Works” (it’s also really worthwhile checking out Ray’s Youtube page too!).   We can’t recommend this video enough.  We strongly urge everyone to check it out.  It’s only 30 minutes, but could really help you for years to come.  In this episode, we summarise Ray’s thoughts and illustrate how they apply to property investment. NEWS THIS WEEK In the news this week, it appears that our predictions continue to come to fruition.  Central London property prices are falling. While £600,000 off a home in Mayfair may seem like a drop in the ocean, it’s that drop that’s the beginning of the ripple effect.  You can find out more here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP269: How The Economic Machine Works - A Summary full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub When investing in property, understanding how the economy works is just as important to your long term success as finding your target area, gaining finance or doing building work. When investing in property, understanding how the economy works is just as important to your long term success as finding your target area, gaining finance or doing building work.   And few people understand how the economy works better than Ray Dalio.  Among numerous other things, Ray is a billionaire investor, hedge fund manager and philanthropist.  He’s also the creator of the absolutely brilliant and essential video “How The Economic Machine Works” (it’s also really worthwhile checking out Ray’s Youtube page too!).   We can’t recommend this video enough.  We strongly urge everyone to check it out.  It’s only 30 minutes, but could really help you for years to come.  In this episode, we summarise Ray’s thoughts and illustrate how they apply to property investment. NEWS THIS WEEK In the news this week, it appears that our predictions continue to come to fruition.  Central London property prices are falling. While £600,000 off a home in Mayfair may seem like a drop in the ocean, it’s that drop that’s the beginning of the ripple effect.  You can find out more here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. When investing in property, understanding how the economy works is just as important to your long term success as finding your target area, gaining finance or doing building work.

 

And few people understand how the economy works better than Ray Dalio.  Among numerous other things, Ray is a billionaire investor, hedge fund manager and philanthropist.  He’s also the creator of the absolutely brilliant and essential video “How The Economic Machine Works” (it’s also really worthwhile checking out Ray’s Youtube page too!).

 

We can’t recommend this video enough.  We strongly urge everyone to check it out.  It’s only 30 minutes, but could really help you for years to come.  In this episode, we summarise Ray’s thoughts and illustrate how they apply to property investment.

NEWS THIS WEEK

In the news this week, it appears that our predictions continue to come to fruition.  Central London property prices are falling. While £600,000 off a home in Mayfair may seem like a drop in the ocean, it’s that drop that’s the beginning of the ripple effect.  You can find out more here.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM

Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum.

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

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]]> 1314 ASK135 - Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13031 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK135 - Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 322 TPP268: Is it time to worry about interest rates? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13022 Interest rates are in the same place now as when we first began the podcast 5 years ago!  Even though they’re at the same level now, a lot has changed in that time. In this episode, we have a look at what’s happened over the last 5 years, we have discuss what’s changed and we help you decide what to do next. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s a great week for news, for 2 reasons.  First, it means one of our predictions has come to pass.  And secondly and more importantly, it’s great news for anyone wanting to purchase a property via a limited company using a mortgage.  Aldermore has announced that they’ll be offering reduced rates for portfolio landlords in line with their buy to let rage for private individuals.  Find out more here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP268: Is it time to worry about interest rates? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Interest rates are in the same place now as when we first began the podcast 5 years ago! Interest rates are in the same place now as when we first began the podcast 5 years ago!  Even though they’re at the same level now, a lot has changed in that time. In this episode, we have a look at what’s happened over the last 5 years, we have discuss what’s changed and we help you decide what to do next. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s a great week for news, for 2 reasons.  First, it means one of our predictions has come to pass.  And secondly and more importantly, it’s great news for anyone wanting to purchase a property via a limited company using a mortgage.  Aldermore has announced that they’ll be offering reduced rates for portfolio landlords in line with their buy to let rage for private individuals.  Find out more here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Interest rates are in the same place now as when we first began the podcast 5 years ago!  Even though they’re at the same level now, a lot has changed in that time.

In this episode, we have a look at what’s happened over the last 5 years, we have discuss what’s changed and we help you decide what to do next.

NEWS THIS WEEK

It’s a great week for news, for 2 reasons.  First, it means one of our predictions has come to pass.  And secondly and more importantly, it’s great news for anyone wanting to purchase a property via a limited company using a mortgage.  Aldermore has announced that they’ll be offering reduced rates for portfolio landlords in line with their buy to let rage for private individuals.  Find out more here.

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]]> 889 ASK134 - Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13012 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 May 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK134 - Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 289 TPP267: 5 Biggest Property Changes of The Last 5 Years https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=13003 It’s been 5 years since we started this podcast!  It’s hard to believe. So much has changed in that time too.  In this episode we have a look at the 5 biggest changes to property investment since we began.  We also have a flash back to episode 1 - you have been warned. NEWS THIS WEEK Surprisingly the government are in the news again this week.  They’ve just announced a load of reforms. We have a look at what’s actually been unveiled.  You can find out more here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP267: 5 Biggest Property Changes of The Last 5 Years full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s been 5 years since we started this podcast! It’s hard to believe... It’s been 5 years since we started this podcast!  It’s hard to believe. So much has changed in that time too.  In this episode we have a look at the 5 biggest changes to property investment since we began.  We also have a flash back to episode 1 - you have been warned. NEWS THIS WEEK Surprisingly the government are in the news again this week.  They’ve just announced a load of reforms. We have a look at what’s actually been unveiled.  You can find out more here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s been 5 years since we started this podcast!  It’s hard to believe. So much has changed in that time too.  In this episode we have a look at the 5 biggest changes to property investment since we began.  We also have a flash back to episode 1 - you have been warned.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Surprisingly the government are in the news again this week.  They’ve just announced a load of reforms. We have a look at what’s actually been unveiled.  You can find out more here.

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]]> 917 ASK133: How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=12999 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Gary and Anthony ask Rob & Rob... How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK133: How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Gary and Anthony ask Rob & Rob... How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Gary and Anthony ask Rob & Rob... How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 327 TPP266: Off-plan property: A golden opportunity or a disaster waiting to happen? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=12989 We get asked about buying off-plan all the time, so this week we dig into the archives to revisit one of our earlier episodes. We look at what off-plan means.  We discuss the potential risks and rewards.  And we reveal how Rob B personally lost money on a deal, despite his knowledge of the sector. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP266: Off-plan property: A golden opportunity or a disaster waiting to happen? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We get asked about buying off-plan all the time, so this week we dig into the archives to revisit one of our earlier episodes. We get asked about buying off-plan all the time, so this week we dig into the archives to revisit one of our earlier episodes. We look at what off-plan means.  We discuss the potential risks and rewards.  And we reveal how Rob B personally lost money on a deal, despite his knowledge of the sector. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We get asked about buying off-plan all the time, so this week we dig into the archives to revisit one of our earlier episodes.

We look at what off-plan means.  We discuss the potential risks and rewards.  And we reveal how Rob B personally lost money on a deal, despite his knowledge of the sector.

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]]> 704 ASK132: 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas? https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=12968 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paddy and Gary ask Rob & Rob... 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK132: 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paddy and Gary ask Rob & Rob... 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paddy and Gary ask Rob & Rob... 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

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]]> 328 TPP265: 7 Investors Share Their Secrets To Success https://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=12954 For the past couple of episodes, we’ve been following some Hubbers on their property journey.  We’ve learnt how they started, what they’re up to now and where they want to get to. They’ve shared their challenges and also their successes.   In this episode, we asked each of them one follow up question.  “What’s the one thing you wish you knew at the beginning of your journey?” JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. NEWS THIS WEEK The government is in the news again this week and they’re cracking down on rogue agents and leasehold homeowners. We look at what these new proposals mean for you. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP265: 7 Investors Share Their Secrets To Success full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub For the past couple of episodes, we’ve been following some Hubbers on their property journey. This week we asked each of them one follow up question... For the past couple of episodes, we’ve been following some Hubbers on their property journey.  We’ve learnt how they started, what they’re up to now and where they want to get to. They’ve shared their challenges and also their successes.   In this episode, we asked each of them one follow up question.  “What’s the one thing you wish you knew at the beginning of your journey?” JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. NEWS THIS WEEK The government is in the news again this week and they’re cracking down on rogue agents and leasehold homeowners. We look at what these new proposals mean for you. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. For the past couple of episodes, we’ve been following some Hubbers on their property journey.  We’ve learnt how they started, what they’re up to now and where they want to get to. They’ve shared their challenges and also their successes.

 

In this episode, we asked each of them one follow up question.  “What’s the one thing you wish you knew at the beginning of your journey?”

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NEWS THIS WEEK

The government is in the news again this week and they’re cracking down on rogue agents and leasehold homeowners. We look at what these new proposals mean for you.

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]]> 1387 ASK131: Question about 18-year property cycle http://www.thepropertyhub.net/?p=12939 It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... a question about the 18-year property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:41:12 -0000 ASK131: Question about 18-year property cycle full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... a question about the 18-year property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... a question about the 18-year property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

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]]> 273 TPP264: The Journey: Part 2 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12912 Last week, we introduced you to 3 Hubbers on their property journey. This week, we’re going to hear from another 3. Steve, Chris and Ian B will all share their stories. We’ll find out where they’re at, what challenges they’ve faced and what successes they’ve had. We absolutely loved hearing their stories and we hope that it’ll not only motivate and and inspire you, but will show you that you are not alone on your own journey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP264: The Journey: Part 2 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... Last week, we introduced you to 3 Hubbers on their property journey. This week, we’re going to hear from another 3. Steve, Chris and Ian B will all share their stories. We’ll find out where they’re at, what challenges they’ve faced and what successes they’ve had. We absolutely loved hearing their stories and we hope that it’ll not only motivate and and inspire you, but will show you that you are not alone on your own journey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week, we introduced you to 3 Hubbers on their property journey. This week, we’re going to hear from another 3.

Steve, Chris and Ian B will all share their stories.

We’ll find out where they’re at, what challenges they’ve faced and what successes they’ve had.

We absolutely loved hearing their stories and we hope that it’ll not only motivate and and inspire you, but will show you that you are not alone on your own journey.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM

Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum.

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]]> 1827 ASK130: Should I rent or buy a property when I don’t know where I’ll be based in two years? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12908 It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... Should I rent or buy a property when I don’t know where I’ll be based in two years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK130: Should I rent or buy a property when I don’t know where I’ll be based in two years? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... Should I rent or buy a property when I don’t know where I’ll be based in two years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... Should I rent or buy a property when I don’t know where I’ll be based in two years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

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]]> 375 TPP263: The Journey: Part 1 http://thepropertyhub.net/newsite/wp-admin/post.php?post=12898 This week’s episode is very special as it marks 5 years since we began The Property Podcast.   For 5 years we’ve tried to educate as many people as possible.  We’ve spoken about location, strategy, running the numbers, tax, finance and much more.  This week however, we wanted to hear from you.   We’ve been in touch with some Hubbers and we’re going to hear their stories about their own property journeys.  We’ll find out where they’re at, what challenges they’ve faced and what successes they’ve had.   We absolutely loved hearing their stories and we hope that it’ll not only motivate and and inspire you, but will show you that you are not alone on your own journey.   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP263: The Journey: Part 1 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... This week’s episode is very special as it marks 5 years since we began The Property Podcast.   For 5 years we’ve tried to educate as many people as possible.  We’ve spoken about location, strategy, running the numbers, tax, finance and much more.  This week however, we wanted to hear from you.   We’ve been in touch with some Hubbers and we’re going to hear their stories about their own property journeys.  We’ll find out where they’re at, what challenges they’ve faced and what successes they’ve had.   We absolutely loved hearing their stories and we hope that it’ll not only motivate and and inspire you, but will show you that you are not alone on your own journey.   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week’s episode is very special as it marks 5 years since we began The Property Podcast.

 

For 5 years we’ve tried to educate as many people as possible.  We’ve spoken about location, strategy, running the numbers, tax, finance and much more.  This week however, we wanted to hear from you.

 

We’ve been in touch with some Hubbers and we’re going to hear their stories about their own property journeys.  We’ll find out where they’re at, what challenges they’ve faced and what successes they’ve had.

 

We absolutely loved hearing their stories and we hope that it’ll not only motivate and and inspire you, but will show you that you are not alone on your own journey.

 

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]]> 2060 ASK129: Double Every 10 Years Follow Up Question http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12890 It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Lauren asks Rob & Rob... a follow up question from last Thursday's Property Podcast - Does Property Double Every 10 Years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK129: Double Every 10 Years Follow Up Question full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Lauren asks Rob & Rob... a follow up question from last Thursday's Property Podcast - Does Property Double Every 10 Years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Lauren asks Rob & Rob... a follow up question from last Thursday's Property Podcast - Does Property Double Every 10 Years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

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]]> 289 Bonus - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12881 This bonus archive episode: 224 - Back To The Future:  How To Predict Future Property Prices. Dove tails yesterday’s podcast so well. We discuss predicting future property prices and we’ve used lots of historical data in order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK. If you’d like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year Property Cycle – and we are working on the belief that the last cycle started after the crash in 1989 and ran for (would you believe it) 18 years to 2007. We looked at London vs the Northwest and Yorkshire & Humberside (The modern day Northern Powerhouse). JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 Bonus - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this bonus edition... This bonus archive episode: 224 - Back To The Future:  How To Predict Future Property Prices. Dove tails yesterday’s podcast so well. We discuss predicting future property prices and we’ve used lots of historical data in order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK. If you’d like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year Property Cycle – and we are working on the belief that the last cycle started after the crash in 1989 and ran for (would you believe it) 18 years to 2007. We looked at London vs the Northwest and Yorkshire & Humberside (The modern day Northern Powerhouse). JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This bonus archive episode: 224 - Back To The Future:  How To Predict Future Property Prices. Dove tails yesterday’s podcast so well.

We discuss predicting future property prices and we’ve used lots of historical data in order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK.

If you’d like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year Property Cycle – and we are working on the belief that the last cycle started after the crash in 1989 and ran for (would you believe it) 18 years to 2007. We looked at London vs the Northwest and Yorkshire & Humberside (The modern day Northern Powerhouse).

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]]> 936 TPP - 262 - Do property prices really double every 10 years? [4 years on, we check] http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12870 It’s one of those sayings you might hear on the street.  But is it true? We’ve spoken about this before, and now - 4 years on, we’re going to have a look at what’s happened and see if property really does double every 10 years. We’re also going to drop a bonus episode in the feed tomorrow:  Episode 224 - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices.  This episode from the archives marries into today’s episode so well, that it’ll really help give you a full understanding of the cycles and where to you should be looking to invest. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s official.  There’s only one place left in England and Wales with an average house price of below £100,000.  This story came from the telegraph and includes a great map that illustrates when each region broke the £100k barrier. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP - 262 - Do property prices really double every 10 years? [4 years on, we check] full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... It’s one of those sayings you might hear on the street.  But is it true? We’ve spoken about this before, and now - 4 years on, we’re going to have a look at what’s happened and see if property really does double every 10 years. We’re also going to drop a bonus episode in the feed tomorrow:  Episode 224 - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices.  This episode from the archives marries into today’s episode so well, that it’ll really help give you a full understanding of the cycles and where to you should be looking to invest. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s official.  There’s only one place left in England and Wales with an average house price of below £100,000.  This story came from the telegraph and includes a great map that illustrates when each region broke the £100k barrier. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s one of those sayings you might hear on the street.  But is it true? We’ve spoken about this before, and now - 4 years on, we’re going to have a look at what’s happened and see if property really does double every 10 years.

We’re also going to drop a bonus episode in the feed tomorrow:  Episode 224 - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices.  This episode from the archives marries into today’s episode so well, that it’ll really help give you a full understanding of the cycles and where to you should be looking to invest.

NEWS THIS WEEK

It’s official.  There’s only one place left in England and Wales with an average house price of below £100,000.  This story came from the telegraph and includes a great map that illustrates when each region broke the £100k barrier.

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]]> 1244 ASK128: What proportion of my net worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask128 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit and Paul ask Rob & Rob... What proportion of my net worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK128: What proportion of my net worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob and Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit and Paul ask Rob & Rob... What proportion of my net worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit and Paul ask Rob & Rob... What proportion of my net worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

 

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]]> 689 TPP261: 8 Wealth-building lessons you mustn't ignore http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12833& We were meant to be planning our business strategy this week, but instead we began ranting about the lack of financial education in school.  This seemed like the perfect reason to have another look at a previous episode we did - 4 years ago! We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own. The lessons were: Your time has a value (Episode 63) Don’t borrow money to buy a liability or a depreciating asset Debt isn’t a dirty word (Episode 18) Inflation will make you poor…or rich (Episode 24) A pension isn’t just for thinking about when you get old Financial success doesn’t mean owning your own home You don’t need a job to earn money Understand compound interest (play with a compound interest calculator here) We believe these lessons are vital and we should all be aware of them.  If you already know this and are living by them, then pass this episode along to someone you know who could benefit. Also don't’ forget thepropertyhub.net is a great place to learn more and continue the conversation with other hubbers just like yourself. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP261: 8 Wealth-building lessons you mustn't ignore full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... We were meant to be planning our business strategy this week, but instead we began ranting about the lack of financial education in school.  This seemed like the perfect reason to have another look at a previous episode we did - 4 years ago! We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own. The lessons were: Your time has a value (Episode 63) Don’t borrow money to buy a liability or a depreciating asset Debt isn’t a dirty word (Episode 18) Inflation will make you poor…or rich (Episode 24) A pension isn’t just for thinking about when you get old Financial success doesn’t mean owning your own home You don’t need a job to earn money Understand compound interest (play with a compound interest calculator here) We believe these lessons are vital and we should all be aware of them.  If you already know this and are living by them, then pass this episode along to someone you know who could benefit. Also don't’ forget thepropertyhub.net is a great place to learn more and continue the conversation with other hubbers just like yourself. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We were meant to be planning our business strategy this week, but instead we began ranting about the lack of financial education in school.  This seemed like the perfect reason to have another look at a previous episode we did - 4 years ago!

We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own.

The lessons were:

  • Your time has a value (Episode 63)
  • Don’t borrow money to buy a liability or a depreciating asset
  • Debt isn’t a dirty word (Episode 18)
  • Inflation will make you poor…or rich (Episode 24)
  • A pension isn’t just for thinking about when you get old
  • Financial success doesn’t mean owning your own home
  • You don’t need a job to earn money
  • Understand compound interest (play with a compound interest calculator here)

We believe these lessons are vital and we should all be aware of them.  If you already know this and are living by them, then pass this episode along to someone you know who could benefit.

Also don't’ forget thepropertyhub.net is a great place to learn more and continue the conversation with other hubbers just like yourself.

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IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1136 ASK127: Will the expat mortgage market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12828 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Tom and Mike ask Rob & Rob... Will the expat mortgage market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK127: Will the expat mortgage market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Tom and Mike ask Rob & Rob... Will the expat mortgage market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Tom and Mike ask Rob & Rob... Will the expat mortgage market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

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]]> 451 TPP260: What property courses should you do (and avoid)? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12810 There are so many property courses out there it can be just as overwhelming as property investing itself.  This week, we’re going to let you know what you should be looking for and what to avoid - cue Jaws theme music. The honest answer is we can't, because we haven't been on many – but we've heard enough stories from members of The Property Hub community to know how to identify the right property course, and which flashing red warning lights you should look out for! One thing we strongly recommend before handing over any money, is having a look at the resources available for free and a great place to start is at The Property Hub. In this episode we run through a framework for choosing a course – as well as some steps you can take first to maximise the value you get, and some additional ways to build your knowledge.  It's a packed podcast, so we've picked out the main points for you to refer back to whenever you're looking for a property course…   How to choose a property course: Learn enough about the basics (for free) to determine what you specifically want to learn more about Look for cheap or inexpensive ways to build that knowledge (books, podcasts, talking to someone who's already done it) Find a course if you still want to develop that knowledge further: you'll now be in a better position to identify the right course, and get more from it    Steps to take before booking onto a course: Google the name of the company and the name of the instructor, to see if there are good or bad reviews Ask for an itinerary of what you'll learn on the day, to make sure it covers topics you're interested in Ask who will be teaching the course, and what their experience is – then verify this using social media   If you spot one or more of these, be careful: Big claims about how much money you can make – and especially that you can make money quickly Courses that are free – this means it will largely be a sales pitch for something else Celebrity endorsements attached to lend it credibility Scarcity and high-pressure sales tactics "The credit card trick" (listen to the podcast for more!)   What a good course looks like: Priced between £100 and £2,000 Teaching a specific technique or strategy, not generally "how to make money in property" No up-sell: the course should be an end in itself, not an excuse to sell you more No bad news on Google   How you can learn as well as going on courses: Invest! Experience is better than any course (or even podcast!) Go to networking events Look for free or low-cost alternatives Work with someone who's already done what you want to do (they won't necessarily want to be paid)   NEWS THIS WEEK On The Market has made some pretty bold claims this week.  Are we seeing the rise of a new titan in property search sites or is it all a bit of smoke and mirrors? RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Sticking with the education theme of the week, our resource is very handy indeed.  Magic Whiteboard is a more versatile (and from our recent experience way less expensive) alternative to a traditional white board.  To say we’ve found this useful would be an understatement!   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP260: What property courses should you do (and avoid)? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There are so many property courses out there it can be just as overwhelming as property investing itself. There are so many property courses out there it can be just as overwhelming as property investing itself.  This week, we’re going to let you know what you should be looking for and what to avoid - cue Jaws theme music. The honest answer is we can't, because we haven't been on many – but we've heard enough stories from members of The Property Hub community to know how to identify the right property course, and which flashing red warning lights you should look out for! One thing we strongly recommend before handing over any money, is having a look at the resources available for free and a great place to start is at The Property Hub. In this episode we run through a framework for choosing a course – as well as some steps you can take first to maximise the value you get, and some additional ways to build your knowledge.  It's a packed podcast, so we've picked out the main points for you to refer back to whenever you're looking for a property course…   How to choose a property course: Learn enough about the basics (for free) to determine what you specifically want to learn more about Look for cheap or inexpensive ways to build that knowledge (books, podcasts, talking to someone who's already done it) Find a course if you still want to develop that knowledge further: you'll now be in a better position to identify the right course, and get more from it    Steps to take before booking onto a course: Google the name of the company and the name of the instructor, to see if there are good or bad reviews Ask for an itinerary of what you'll learn on the day, to make sure it covers topics you're interested in Ask who will be teaching the course, and what their experience is – then verify this using social media   If you spot one or more of these, be careful: Big claims about how much money you can make – and especially that you can make money quickly Courses that are free – this means it will largely be a sales pitch for something else Celebrity endorsements attached to lend it credibility Scarcity and high-pressure sales tactics "The credit card trick" (listen to the podcast for more!)   What a good course looks like: Priced between £100 and £2,000 Teaching a specific technique or strategy, not generally "how to make money in property" No up-sell: the course should be an end in itself, not an excuse to sell you more No bad news on Google   How you can learn as well as going on courses: Invest! Experience is better than any course (or even podcast!) Go to networking events Look for free or low-cost alternatives Work with someone who's already done what you want to do (they won't necessarily want to be paid)   NEWS THIS WEEK On The Market has made some pretty bold claims this week.  Are we seeing the rise of a new titan in property search sites or is it all a bit of smoke and mirrors? RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Sticking with the education theme of the week, our resource is very handy indeed.  Magic Whiteboard is a more versatile (and from our recent experience way less expensive) alternative to a traditional white board.  To say we’ve found this useful would be an understatement!   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. There are so many property courses out there it can be just as overwhelming as property investing itself.  This week, we’re going to let you know what you should be looking for and what to avoid - cue Jaws theme music.

The honest answer is we can't, because we haven't been on many – but we've heard enough stories from members of The Property Hub community to know how to identify the right property course, and which flashing red warning lights you should look out for!

One thing we strongly recommend before handing over any money, is having a look at the resources available for free and a great place to start is at The Property Hub.

In this episode we run through a framework for choosing a course – as well as some steps you can take first to maximise the value you get, and some additional ways to build your knowledge.

 It's a packed podcast, so we've picked out the main points for you to refer back to whenever you're looking for a property course…

 

How to choose a property course:

  • Learn enough about the basics (for free) to determine what you specifically want to learn more about
  • Look for cheap or inexpensive ways to build that knowledge (books, podcasts, talking to someone who's already done it)
  • Find a course if you still want to develop that knowledge further: you'll now be in a better position to identify the right course, and get more from it

 

 Steps to take before booking onto a course:

  • Google the name of the company and the name of the instructor, to see if there are good or bad reviews
  • Ask for an itinerary of what you'll learn on the day, to make sure it covers topics you're interested in
  • Ask who will be teaching the course, and what their experience is – then verify this using social media

 

If you spot one or more of these, be careful:

  • Big claims about how much money you can make – and especially that you can make money quickly
  • Courses that are free – this means it will largely be a sales pitch for something else
  • Celebrity endorsements attached to lend it credibility
  • Scarcity and high-pressure sales tactics
  • "The credit card trick" (listen to the podcast for more!)

 

What a good course looks like:

  • Priced between £100 and £2,000
  • Teaching a specific technique or strategy, not generally "how to make money in property"
  • No up-sell: the course should be an end in itself, not an excuse to sell you more
  • No bad news on Google

 

How you can learn as well as going on courses:

  • Invest! Experience is better than any course (or even podcast!)
  • Go to networking events
  • Look for free or low-cost alternatives
  • Work with someone who's already done what you want to do (they won't necessarily want to be paid)

 

NEWS THIS WEEK

On The Market has made some pretty bold claims this week.  Are we seeing the rise of a new titan in property search sites or is it all a bit of smoke and mirrors?

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

Sticking with the education theme of the week, our resource is very handy indeed.  Magic Whiteboard is a more versatile (and from our recent experience way less expensive) alternative to a traditional white board.  To say we’ve found this useful would be an understatement!

 

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]]> 1937 ASK126: What's a realistic yield for today's investor? PLUS: Would you buy a house with bitcoin? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12800 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... What's a realistic yield for today's investor? PLUS: Would you buy a house with bitcoin? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK126: What's a realistic yield for today's investor? PLUS: Would you buy a house with bitcoin? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast.... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... What's a realistic yield for today's investor? PLUS: Would you buy a house with bitcoin? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... What's a realistic yield for today's investor? PLUS: Would you buy a house with bitcoin?

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]]> 432 TPP259: Should you buy or rent? Rob & Rob go head-to-head http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12766 The gloves are off this week. It’s Buy vs Rent. Rob vs Rob. Everyday we get asked is it better to buy or rent? Is it better to pay off your mortgage or invest your money? We’re going to break it down for you this week, so you can find out what will help you achieve your goals sooner.   NEWS THIS WEEK There’s a lot of chatter about the Energy Performance Certificates coming in soon. We take a look at what it’s going to mean for you. Electrical Safety Certificates are becoming mandatory soon too. We’ll also let know how this will affect you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We’re revisiting 2 great resources of the week, this week. First is Open - The Andre Agassi autobiography. Second is the very excellent Masters of Scale Podcast with LinkedIn Co-Found Reid Hoffman. We think both are amazing and definitely worth revisiting. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP259: Should you buy or rent? Rob & Rob go head-to-head full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The gloves are off this week. It’s Buy vs Rent. Rob vs Rob. The gloves are off this week. It’s Buy vs Rent. Rob vs Rob. Everyday we get asked is it better to buy or rent? Is it better to pay off your mortgage or invest your money? We’re going to break it down for you this week, so you can find out what will help you achieve your goals sooner.   NEWS THIS WEEK There’s a lot of chatter about the Energy Performance Certificates coming in soon. We take a look at what it’s going to mean for you. Electrical Safety Certificates are becoming mandatory soon too. We’ll also let know how this will affect you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We’re revisiting 2 great resources of the week, this week. First is Open - The Andre Agassi autobiography. Second is the very excellent Masters of Scale Podcast with LinkedIn Co-Found Reid Hoffman. We think both are amazing and definitely worth revisiting. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The gloves are off this week. It’s Buy vs Rent. Rob vs Rob.

Everyday we get asked is it better to buy or rent? Is it better to pay off your mortgage or invest your money?

We’re going to break it down for you this week, so you can find out what will help you achieve your goals sooner.

 

NEWS THIS WEEK

There’s a lot of chatter about the Energy Performance Certificates coming in soon. We take a look at what it’s going to mean for you.

Electrical Safety Certificates are becoming mandatory soon too. We’ll also let know how this will affect you.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

We’re revisiting 2 great resources of the week, this week.

First is Open - The Andre Agassi autobiography.

Second is the very excellent Masters of Scale Podcast with LinkedIn Co-Found Reid Hoffman.

We think both are amazing and definitely worth revisiting.

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]]> 1433 ASK125: How do I approach the owner for an off-market sale? PLUS: What should I know before buying a prefab? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12737 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paul and Caroline ask Rob & Rob... How do I approach the owner for an off-market sale? PLUS: What should I know before buying a prefab? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK125: How do I approach the owner for an off-market sale? PLUS: What should I know before buying a prefab? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob and Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paul and Caroline ask Rob & Rob... How do I approach the owner for an off-market sale? PLUS: What should I know before buying a prefab? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paul and Caroline ask Rob & Rob... How do I approach the owner for an off-market sale? PLUS: What should I know before buying a prefab?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

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]]> 390 TPP258: Should you be using short-term finance? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12725 This week, we tap into Rob D’s ridiculously vast knowledge of short-term finance.  What exactly is bridging?  What is it useful for?  What are the costs?  The risks?  And most importantly, should you be using this tool to help you on your journey? FREEBIE OF THE WEEK Don't forget to download your FREE short-term finance case studies here. NEWS THIS WEEK Rightmove has announced that January 2018 was it’s best ever month for visitors. We have a closer look to see if our predictions of a slow 2018 market are likely to come true. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We have 2 fantastic resources of the week - both in the shape of childcare. Rob D has recently become a father and has discovered the joys of bubble While Rob B has been using childcare.co.uk Both are excellent ways to find trusted carers for you little ones. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP258: Should you be using short-term finance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... This week, we tap into Rob D’s ridiculously vast knowledge of short-term finance.  What exactly is bridging?  What is it useful for?  What are the costs?  The risks?  And most importantly, should you be using this tool to help you on your journey? FREEBIE OF THE WEEK Don't forget to download your FREE short-term finance case studies here. NEWS THIS WEEK Rightmove has announced that January 2018 was it’s best ever month for visitors. We have a closer look to see if our predictions of a slow 2018 market are likely to come true. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We have 2 fantastic resources of the week - both in the shape of childcare. Rob D has recently become a father and has discovered the joys of bubble While Rob B has been using childcare.co.uk Both are excellent ways to find trusted carers for you little ones. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week, we tap into Rob D’s ridiculously vast knowledge of short-term finance.  What exactly is bridging?  What is it useful for?  What are the costs?  The risks?  And most importantly, should you be using this tool to help you on your journey?

FREEBIE OF THE WEEK

Don't forget to download your FREE short-term finance case studies here.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Rightmove has announced that January 2018 was it’s best ever month for visitors. We have a closer look to see if our predictions of a slow 2018 market are likely to come true.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

We have 2 fantastic resources of the week - both in the shape of childcare.

Rob D has recently become a father and has discovered the joys of bubble

While Rob B has been using childcare.co.uk

Both are excellent ways to find trusted carers for you little ones.

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]]> 1820 ASK124: Should I be nervous about buying property off-plan? PLUS: What does the legal change to energy requirements mean? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12713 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Should I be nervous about buying property off-plan? PLUS: What does the legal change to energy requirements mean? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK124: Should I be nervous about buying property off-plan? PLUS: What does the legal change to energy requirements mean? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Should I be nervous about buying property off-plan? PLUS: What does the legal change to energy requirements mean? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Should I be nervous about buying property off-plan? PLUS: What does the legal change to energy requirements mean?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

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]]> 494 TPP257: How To Get Your Dream Job http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12697 We’re all here because of a love for property. This week we give you tips on how to apply for your dream job - whether it’s in property or in another industry - along with the interview techniques that will make you stand out from the pack. And stay listening, at the end of the episode we’ll let you know about some exciting employment opportunities with the Property Hub. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s not often ALDI is the focus of property news, but this week they’ve caught our attention.  In Germany ALDI is renting flats above it’s stores and it looks like that trend is making it’s way to the U.K.  You can find out more here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP257: How To Get Your Dream Job full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... We’re all here because of a love for property. This week we give you tips on how to apply for your dream job - whether it’s in property or in another industry - along with the interview techniques that will make you stand out from the pack. And stay listening, at the end of the episode we’ll let you know about some exciting employment opportunities with the Property Hub. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s not often ALDI is the focus of property news, but this week they’ve caught our attention.  In Germany ALDI is renting flats above it’s stores and it looks like that trend is making it’s way to the U.K.  You can find out more here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re all here because of a love for property. This week we give you tips on how to apply for your dream job - whether it’s in property or in another industry - along with the interview techniques that will make you stand out from the pack. And stay listening, at the end of the episode we’ll let you know about some exciting employment opportunities with the Property Hub.

NEWS THIS WEEK

It’s not often ALDI is the focus of property news, but this week they’ve caught our attention.  In Germany ALDI is renting flats above it’s stores and it looks like that trend is making it’s way to the U.K.  You can find out more here.

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]]> 2263 ASK123: How do I start a career in property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12692 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Jack & Barney ask Rob & Rob... How do I start a career in property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK123: How do I start a career in property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Jack & Barney ask Rob & Rob... How do I start a career in property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Jack & Barney ask Rob & Rob... How do I start a career in property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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]]> 424 TPP256: Using the Ripple Effect to find the next property hotspot http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12673 We’ve mentioned it before, but we’ve never delved deep into it.  This week, we’re discussing the ripple effect.  We take a look at how it moved from London to Manchester, what it’s meant in those cities, where it could trickle down to and most importantly how you can use it to find the next property hotspot. NEWS THIS WEEK A landmark ruling in favour of a freeholder has caught our eye this week.  Will leasehold costs be slashed?  We take a closer look.  You can check out the full story for yourself here RESOURCE OF THE WEEK A cracker this week in the form to of a yield map of the U.K.  A big thank you to Michael for sending us this link We were eager to see if we had any investments in the top 10.  Do you? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP256: Using the Ripple Effect to find the next property hotspot full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... We’ve mentioned it before, but we’ve never delved deep into it.  This week, we’re discussing the ripple effect.  We take a look at how it moved from London to Manchester, what it’s meant in those cities, where it could trickle down to and most importantly how you can use it to find the next property hotspot. NEWS THIS WEEK A landmark ruling in favour of a freeholder has caught our eye this week.  Will leasehold costs be slashed?  We take a closer look.  You can check out the full story for yourself here RESOURCE OF THE WEEK A cracker this week in the form to of a yield map of the U.K.  A big thank you to Michael for sending us this link We were eager to see if we had any investments in the top 10.  Do you? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve mentioned it before, but we’ve never delved deep into it.  This week, we’re discussing the ripple effect.  We take a look at how it moved from London to Manchester, what it’s meant in those cities, where it could trickle down to and most importantly how you can use it to find the next property hotspot.

NEWS THIS WEEK

A landmark ruling in favour of a freeholder has caught our eye this week.  Will leasehold costs be slashed?  We take a closer look.  You can check out the full story for yourself here

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

A cracker this week in the form to of a yield map of the U.K.  A big thank you to Michael for sending us this link

We were eager to see if we had any investments in the top 10.  Do you?

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

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]]> 1186 ASK122: Will I save tax by transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12667 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, John & Gareth ask Rob & Rob... Will I save tax by transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK122: Will I save tax by transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, John & Gareth ask Rob & Rob... Will I save tax by transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, John & Gareth ask Rob & Rob... Will I save tax by transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

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]]> 496 TPP255: What would Rob and Rob do? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12639 We’ve been in the property game for quite some time now and almost on a daily basis, someone asks us “What would you do?”  This week - we’re going to tell you! From starting in a credit card hole to making the leap to become a full time landlord, these are the questions we get asked most often and this what we would do if we were in those situations ourselves. NEWS THIS WEEK Purplebricks could have 15% of the market by 2022 according the banks.  What is to become of the high street estate agent?  Are they destined to go the way of the travel agent?  We dig a little into the story to find out more. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Save money on hotels even after booking.  That sounds pretty good, right? Our resource of the week - Pruvo can help you do just that! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP255: What would Rob and Rob do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... We’ve been in the property game for quite some time now and almost on a daily basis, someone asks us “What would you do?”  This week - we’re going to tell you! From starting in a credit card hole to making the leap to become a full time landlord, these are the questions we get asked most often and this what we would do if we were in those situations ourselves. NEWS THIS WEEK Purplebricks could have 15% of the market by 2022 according the banks.  What is to become of the high street estate agent?  Are they destined to go the way of the travel agent?  We dig a little into the story to find out more. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Save money on hotels even after booking.  That sounds pretty good, right? Our resource of the week - Pruvo can help you do just that! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve been in the property game for quite some time now and almost on a daily basis, someone asks us “What would you do?”  This week - we’re going to tell you!

From starting in a credit card hole to making the leap to become a full time landlord, these are the questions we get asked most often and this what we would do if we were in those situations ourselves.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Purplebricks could have 15% of the market by 2022 according the banks.  What is to become of the high street estate agent?  Are they destined to go the way of the travel agent?  We dig a little into the story to find out more.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

Save money on hotels even after booking.  That sounds pretty good, right?

Our resource of the week - Pruvo can help you do just that!

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

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]]> 1457 ASK121: Why am I paying so much tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12634&preview=true It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Dominique & Mike ask Rob & Rob... Why am I paying so much tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK121: Why am I paying so much tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Dominique & Mike ask Rob & Rob... Why am I paying so much tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Dominique & Mike ask Rob & Rob... Why am I paying so much tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge?

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]]> 535 TPP254: Mortgage market update http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12485 He’s back - our very own mortgage rockstar - Dave Cookson.  The last time we heard from Dave was on episode 244 with an update on some of the major changes to the mortgage market.  This week, he gives us his expert opinion on what to look out for in 2018 including: Borrowing through a limited company Products available to limited companies The benefits of purchasing outside limited companies What’s on the horizon for BTL mortgages in the U.K. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s more great news for investors this week as The Ministry of Housing announces it will support a Private Members Bill to allow tenants to sue Landlords.  We take a look at what this actually means and the impact it will have on you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Our resource of the week will help you take your adventure sport to a whole new level.  Ski Tracks is a Winter sports app that lets your track and record your day on the slopes including distance, altitude and most importantly your speed. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP254: Mortgage market update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... He’s back - our very own mortgage rockstar - Dave Cookson.  The last time we heard from Dave was on episode 244 with an update on some of the major changes to the mortgage market.  This week, he gives us his expert opinion on what to look out for in 2018 including: Borrowing through a limited company Products available to limited companies The benefits of purchasing outside limited companies What’s on the horizon for BTL mortgages in the U.K. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s more great news for investors this week as The Ministry of Housing announces it will support a Private Members Bill to allow tenants to sue Landlords.  We take a look at what this actually means and the impact it will have on you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Our resource of the week will help you take your adventure sport to a whole new level.  Ski Tracks is a Winter sports app that lets your track and record your day on the slopes including distance, altitude and most importantly your speed. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. He’s back - our very own mortgage rockstar - Dave Cookson.  The last time we heard from Dave was on episode 244 with an update on some of the major changes to the mortgage market.  This week, he gives us his expert opinion on what to look out for in 2018 including:

  • Borrowing through a limited company
  • Products available to limited companies
  • The benefits of purchasing outside limited companies
  • What’s on the horizon for BTL mortgages in the U.K.

NEWS THIS WEEK

It’s more great news for investors this week as The Ministry of Housing announces it will support a Private Members Bill to allow tenants to sue Landlords.  We take a look at what this actually means and the impact it will have on you.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

Our resource of the week will help you take your adventure sport to a whole new level.  Ski Tracks is a Winter sports app that lets your track and record your day on the slopes including distance, altitude and most importantly your speed.

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]]> 1767 ASK120: How do you move property into a limited company? Do I need to pay the Stamp Duty surcharge? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12411 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Luke & another listener ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK120: How do you move property into a limited company? Do I need to pay the Stamp Duty surcharge? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob and Rob Podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Luke & another listener ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Luke & another listener ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions!

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]]> 510 TPP253: Property dreamline revisted + free spreadsheet http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12297 The start of the year is the perfect time to set yourself new goals and ambitions for the future.  We thought it was an ideal opportunity to have a look at one of our archive episodes about dreamlines. The purpose is to create your vision of the lifestyle you want, then plan how you’re going to use property to achieve it.  We’ve also got a free course and spreadsheet - Laying The Foundations which will show you exactly what to do and help you make 2018 your best year in property yet! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP253: Property dreamline revisted + free spreadsheet full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... The start of the year is the perfect time to set yourself new goals and ambitions for the future.  We thought it was an ideal opportunity to have a look at one of our archive episodes about dreamlines. The purpose is to create your vision of the lifestyle you want, then plan how you’re going to use property to achieve it.  We’ve also got a free course and spreadsheet - Laying The Foundations which will show you exactly what to do and help you make 2018 your best year in property yet! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The start of the year is the perfect time to set yourself new goals and ambitions for the future.  We thought it was an ideal opportunity to have a look at one of our archive episodes about dreamlines.

The purpose is to create your vision of the lifestyle you want, then plan how you’re going to use property to achieve it.  We’ve also got a free course and spreadsheet - Laying The Foundations which will show you exactly what to do and help you make 2018 your best year in property yet!

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]]> 955 ASK119: How can you minimise tax when taking funds out of a company? PLUS: Will limited companies get a tax shock? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask119 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & Sunny ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK119: How can you minimise tax when taking funds out of a company? PLUS: Will limited companies get a tax shock? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How can you minimise tax when taking funds out of a company? It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & Sunny ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & Sunny ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions!

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]]> 624 TPP252: 10 powerful tax strategies you need to know about http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12241 He’s back!  Russell from Property Hub Tax was so popular last week, we had to bring him back for a second instalment. Russell has 10 powerful tax strategies that will help you start saving money from today right through to passing on generational wealth to your children. NEWS THIS WEEK Big news this week - it’s been revealed that London property prices dipped in 2017.  This isn’t great news, but the silver lining is - our London property price predictions for 2017 were actually correct! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK An absolutely amazing resource of the week.  The Life You Can Change - A panel of experts including authorities on economics, business and ethics have identified the most highly effective charities, allowing you to give to organisations that will make the most from your donations. You can find out more about The Life You Can Change right here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP252: 10 powerful tax strategies you need to know about full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... He’s back!  Russell from Property Hub Tax was so popular last week, we had to bring him back for a second instalment. Russell has 10 powerful tax strategies that will help you start saving money from today right through to passing on generational wealth to your children. NEWS THIS WEEK Big news this week - it’s been revealed that London property prices dipped in 2017.  This isn’t great news, but the silver lining is - our London property price predictions for 2017 were actually correct! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK An absolutely amazing resource of the week.  The Life You Can Change - A panel of experts including authorities on economics, business and ethics have identified the most highly effective charities, allowing you to give to organisations that will make the most from your donations. You can find out more about The Life You Can Change right here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. He’s back!  Russell from Property Hub Tax was so popular last week, we had to bring him back for a second instalment. Russell has 10 powerful tax strategies that will help you start saving money from today right through to passing on generational wealth to your children.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Big news this week - it’s been revealed that London property prices dipped in 2017.  This isn’t great news, but the silver lining is - our London property price predictions for 2017 were actually correct!

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

An absolutely amazing resource of the week.  The Life You Can Change - A panel of experts including authorities on economics, business and ethics have identified the most highly effective charities, allowing you to give to organisations that will make the most from your donations.

You can find out more about The Life You Can Change right here.

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]]> 1978 ASK118: Can you explain the interest relief changes? PLUS: Should I set up a limited company? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask118 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000 ASK118: Can you explain the interest relief changes? PLUS: Should I set up a limited company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Interest relief charges - PLUS - should I set up a Limited Company? It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions!

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]]> 553 TPP251: The beginner's guide to property tax http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12208 Happy New Year!  We’ve been so exciting about the beginning of 2018 because we’re finally unveiling our new business.  Due to overwhelming demand, we present - Property Hub Tax. So much work has happened in the background to bring you this very special service and with it comes the introduction of Russell Smith. Russell is our in-house property tax rockstar and in this episode he gives you a beginner’s guide.  Russell will continue to join us more and more with some absolute must know tax tips and specialist knowledge. NEWS THIS WEEK It seems the experts are in agreement with our predictions for 2018.  We take a closer look at what the pundits think will happen with growth over the next 12 months. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We have a fantastic resource for you this week to help you get 2018 off on the right foot. Momentum is a fantastic habit tracker that will help you stick to your new year resolutions and stay motivated. Make sure your habits stick for free right here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0000 TPP251: The beginner's guide to property tax full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... Happy New Year!  We’ve been so exciting about the beginning of 2018 because we’re finally unveiling our new business.  Due to overwhelming demand, we present - Property Hub Tax. So much work has happened in the background to bring you this very special service and with it comes the introduction of Russell Smith. Russell is our in-house property tax rockstar and in this episode he gives you a beginner’s guide.  Russell will continue to join us more and more with some absolute must know tax tips and specialist knowledge. NEWS THIS WEEK It seems the experts are in agreement with our predictions for 2018.  We take a closer look at what the pundits think will happen with growth over the next 12 months. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We have a fantastic resource for you this week to help you get 2018 off on the right foot. Momentum is a fantastic habit tracker that will help you stick to your new year resolutions and stay motivated. Make sure your habits stick for free right here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Happy New Year!  We’ve been so exciting about the beginning of 2018 because we’re finally unveiling our new business.  Due to overwhelming demand, we present - Property Hub Tax.

So much work has happened in the background to bring you this very special service and with it comes the introduction of Russell Smith.

Russell is our in-house property tax rockstar and in this episode he gives you a beginner’s guide.  Russell will continue to join us more and more with some absolute must know tax tips and specialist knowledge.

NEWS THIS WEEK

It seems the experts are in agreement with our predictions for 2018.  We take a closer look at what the pundits think will happen with growth over the next 12 months.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

We have a fantastic resource for you this week to help you get 2018 off on the right foot.

Momentum is a fantastic habit tracker that will help you stick to your new year resolutions and stay motivated.

Make sure your habits stick for free right here.

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]]> 1961 TPP250: Review of 2017 (and what's coming up in 2018) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12141 Episode 250!  Can you believe it?  So much has happened in 2017 and this week we take a look back at the year that was and discuss what’s on the horizon for 2018. Interest rates, mortgage interest rate relief, PRA, lending rules - What’s happened in the past 12 months, how have things played out and how it’ll all affect your property journey in the coming year. We also unveil some of our super exciting plans for 2018! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP250: Review of 2017 (and what's coming up in 2018) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's property podcast... Episode 250!  Can you believe it?  So much has happened in 2017 and this week we take a look back at the year that was and discuss what’s on the horizon for 2018. Interest rates, mortgage interest rate relief, PRA, lending rules - What’s happened in the past 12 months, how have things played out and how it’ll all affect your property journey in the coming year. We also unveil some of our super exciting plans for 2018! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode 250!  Can you believe it?  So much has happened in 2017 and this week we take a look back at the year that was and discuss what’s on the horizon for 2018.

Interest rates, mortgage interest rate relief, PRA, lending rules - What’s happened in the past 12 months, how have things played out and how it’ll all affect your property journey in the coming year.

We also unveil some of our super exciting plans for 2018!

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]]> 1143 TPP249: Predictions for 2018 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12137 Foolish we know, but we’re doing it again.  Predictions for 2018.  We start by looking back at last year to see how we did, then we’ll set our sights 12 months into the future. Will there be growth? Will interest rates increase? Will we ever correct predict the London market? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP249: Predictions for 2018 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this weeks Property Podcast... Foolish we know, but we’re doing it again.  Predictions for 2018.  We start by looking back at last year to see how we did, then we’ll set our sights 12 months into the future. Will there be growth? Will interest rates increase? Will we ever correct predict the London market? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Foolish we know, but we’re doing it again.  Predictions for 2018.  We start by looking back at last year to see how we did, then we’ll set our sights 12 months into the future.

Will there be growth?

Will interest rates increase?

Will we ever correct predict the London market?

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]]> 1024 TPP248: Our favourite things of 2017 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12107 Raindrops on roses And podcasts on business. E-books about bitcoin. And Rob D’s bluetooth speaker… These are a few of our favourite things… What a year!  So many great podcasts, books, apps and tech.  This is what we enjoyed in 2017. Podcasts Reply All – Long Distance Noah Kagan Presents  (We actually had Noah on The Property Podcast a while back.  You can find that episode here) Butterfly Effect  Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman  Books Principles – Ray Dalio Art of not giving a fuck – Mark Manson The Snowball: Warren Buffett –  Alice Schroeder And documentary becoming Warren Buffett (Use audio from documentary rather than the book on this one) American Kingpin – Nick Bilton Digital Gold – Nathaniel Popper Behave – Robert Sapolsky Apps/tech Bluetooth speaker  Pocketcasts  Amazon echo  Insight Timer  Pocket  IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP248: Our favourite things of 2017 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... Raindrops on roses And podcasts on business. E-books about bitcoin. And Rob D’s bluetooth speaker… These are a few of our favourite things… What a year!  So many great podcasts, books, apps and tech.  This is what we enjoyed in 2017. Podcasts Reply All – Long Distance Noah Kagan Presents  (We actually had Noah on The Property Podcast a while back.  You can find that episode here) Butterfly Effect  Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman  Books Principles – Ray Dalio Art of not giving a fuck – Mark Manson The Snowball: Warren Buffett –  Alice Schroeder And documentary becoming Warren Buffett (Use audio from documentary rather than the book on this one) American Kingpin – Nick Bilton Digital Gold – Nathaniel Popper Behave – Robert Sapolsky Apps/tech Bluetooth speaker  Pocketcasts  Amazon echo  Insight Timer  Pocket  IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Raindrops on roses And podcasts on business. E-books about bitcoin. And Rob D’s bluetooth speaker…

These are a few of our favourite things…

What a year!  So many great podcasts, books, apps and tech.  This is what we enjoyed in 2017.

Podcasts

Reply All – Long Distance

Noah Kagan Presents  (We actually had Noah on The Property Podcast a while back.  You can find that episode here)

Butterfly Effect 

Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman 

Books

Principles – Ray Dalio

Art of not giving a fuck – Mark Manson

The Snowball: Warren Buffett –  Alice Schroeder

And documentary becoming Warren Buffett (Use audio from documentary rather than the book on this one)

American Kingpin – Nick Bilton

Digital Gold – Nathaniel Popper

Behave – Robert Sapolsky

Apps/tech

Bluetooth speaker 

Pocketcasts 

Amazon echo 

Insight Timer 

Pocket 

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]]> 1855 TPP247: Top regeneration areas http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12019&preview=true Investment in an area makes it a good candidate to buy property to benefit from increasing population, new employers, better leisure facilities, transport etc. But what counts as a regeneration project big enough to make a difference? Does your investment area have any major regeneration projects happening?  We take a look across the country so you know what’s happening and where. NEWS THIS WEEK 4000 Landlords Letting Illegally.  It’s a bold headline about a Welsh Government scheme, but what can we find out after a little digging?  Read the article for yourself right here RESOURCE OF THE WEEK “It’s basically free money” - Now that’s a resource of the week!  That’s direct from Honey’s website - a handy chrome extension that helps you find coupons to save money when shopping online.  Give it a try at joinhoney.com IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP247: Top regeneration areas full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... Investment in an area makes it a good candidate to buy property to benefit from increasing population, new employers, better leisure facilities, transport etc. But what counts as a regeneration project big enough to make a difference? Does your investment area have any major regeneration projects happening?  We take a look across the country so you know what’s happening and where. NEWS THIS WEEK 4000 Landlords Letting Illegally.  It’s a bold headline about a Welsh Government scheme, but what can we find out after a little digging?  Read the article for yourself right here RESOURCE OF THE WEEK “It’s basically free money” - Now that’s a resource of the week!  That’s direct from Honey’s website - a handy chrome extension that helps you find coupons to save money when shopping online.  Give it a try at joinhoney.com IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Investment in an area makes it a good candidate to buy property to benefit from increasing population, new employers, better leisure facilities, transport etc. But what counts as a regeneration project big enough to make a difference?

Does your investment area have any major regeneration projects happening?  We take a look across the country so you know what’s happening and where.

NEWS THIS WEEK

4000 Landlords Letting Illegally.  It’s a bold headline about a Welsh Government scheme, but what can we find out after a little digging?  Read the article for yourself right here

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

“It’s basically free money” - Now that’s a resource of the week!  That’s direct from Honey’s website - a handy chrome extension that helps you find coupons to save money when shopping online.  Give it a try at joinhoney.com

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]]> 1921 ASK117: Should I move to the south pole? (Santa joins Ask Rob & Rob!) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12014 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Santa Claus pays the Rob's a visit and... ...asks Rob & Rob... some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK117: Should I move to the south pole? (Santa joins Ask Rob & Rob!) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A very special guest joins Ask Rob and Rob this week... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Santa Claus pays the Rob's a visit and... ...asks Rob & Rob... some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Santa Claus pays the Rob's a visit and...

...asks Rob & Rob... some interesting questions!

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

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]]> 205 TPP246: The North-South Divide: Who wins? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=12004 A recent episode of Dispatches called “Is Britain Full?” looked at the divide between the North and South of England.  We’ve broken down and dissected the episode to help inform you about the regions to enable to you really look at what’s going on with regard to population, development, infrastructure and what it means for you as in investor. You can watch the full Dispatches episode right here. NEWS THIS WEEK The Budget dominated the news this week.  We’ve gone through it to find out how it affects Housing, Landlords and you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK To make sure you’re completely covered and prepared for the changes in the Budget, our resource of the week is this great Budget calculator from the BBC. See if you’re going to be better off right here IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP246: The North-South Divide: Who wins? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... A recent episode of Dispatches called “Is Britain Full?” looked at the divide between the North and South of England.  We’ve broken down and dissected the episode to help inform you about the regions to enable to you really look at what’s going on with regard to population, development, infrastructure and what it means for you as in investor. You can watch the full Dispatches episode right here. NEWS THIS WEEK The Budget dominated the news this week.  We’ve gone through it to find out how it affects Housing, Landlords and you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK To make sure you’re completely covered and prepared for the changes in the Budget, our resource of the week is this great Budget calculator from the BBC. See if you’re going to be better off right here IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A recent episode of Dispatches called “Is Britain Full?” looked at the divide between the North and South of England.  We’ve broken down and dissected the episode to help inform you about the regions to enable to you really look at what’s going on with regard to population, development, infrastructure and what it means for you as in investor.

You can watch the full Dispatches episode right here.

NEWS THIS WEEK

The Budget dominated the news this week.  We’ve gone through it to find out how it affects Housing, Landlords and you.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

To make sure you’re completely covered and prepared for the changes in the Budget, our resource of the week is this great Budget calculator from the BBC. See if you’re going to be better off right here

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]]> 1331 ASK116: How should I plan to get the most out of 2018? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11993 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve... ...asks Rob & Rob... How should I plan to get the most out of 2018? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK116: How should I plan to get the most out of 2018? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve... ...asks Rob & Rob... How should I plan to get the most out of 2018? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve...

...asks Rob & Rob... How should I plan to get the most out of 2018?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

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NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

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]]> 583 TPP245: Things we've changed our mind about (and the lessons you can learn) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11982 A lot has changed between episode 1 and now.  Mortgages rules, tax laws, areas to invest - the list goes on.  With all that, we’ve changed our minds about a few things too.  This week we’re taking a look back at some of the things we’ve said in the past and exploring what’s different – and how to continue to being a successful property investor. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Faster than typing.  No that’s not a typo.  It’s a tool called Loom that makes it easier to send video messages to members of your team rather than type them out. Go to useloom.com to get it for free and start recording! NEWS THIS WEEK “Household Finance Under Strain As Nationwide Warns Of Tough Times Ahead” as Nationwide - the country’s biggest lender moves into the limited company market, the Guardian gives us a headline to be wary of. But does it reveal the full story? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP245: Things we've changed our mind about (and the lessons you can learn) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on the Property Podcast... A lot has changed between episode 1 and now.  Mortgages rules, tax laws, areas to invest - the list goes on.  With all that, we’ve changed our minds about a few things too.  This week we’re taking a look back at some of the things we’ve said in the past and exploring what’s different – and how to continue to being a successful property investor. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Faster than typing.  No that’s not a typo.  It’s a tool called Loom that makes it easier to send video messages to members of your team rather than type them out. Go to useloom.com to get it for free and start recording! NEWS THIS WEEK “Household Finance Under Strain As Nationwide Warns Of Tough Times Ahead” as Nationwide - the country’s biggest lender moves into the limited company market, the Guardian gives us a headline to be wary of. But does it reveal the full story? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A lot has changed between episode 1 and now.  Mortgages rules, tax laws, areas to invest - the list goes on.  With all that, we’ve changed our minds about a few things too.  This week we’re taking a look back at some of the things we’ve said in the past and exploring what’s different – and how to continue to being a successful property investor.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

Faster than typing.  No that’s not a typo.  It’s a tool called Loom that makes it easier to send video messages to members of your team rather than type them out.

Go to useloom.com to get it for free and start recording!

NEWS THIS WEEK

“Household Finance Under Strain As Nationwide Warns Of Tough Times Ahead” as Nationwide - the country’s biggest lender moves into the limited company market, the Guardian gives us a headline to be wary of.

But does it reveal the full story?

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

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]]> 1597 ASK115: Karmjit: Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11977 It’s time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit… …ask Rob & Rob… Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don’t be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever’s on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we’ll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don’t hang around – there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK115: Karmjit: Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It’s time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit… …ask Rob & Rob… Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don’t be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever’s on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we’ll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don’t hang around – there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit…

…ask Rob & Rob… Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don’t be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever’s on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we’ll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don’t hang around – there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 512 TPP244: Changes galore! A mortgage market update http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11965 This week we’re very lucky to be joined by mortgage broker Dave Cookson to talk us through all the changes going on in the mortgage market at the moment. And there are a lot of them! We talk about: What the impact of the recent base rate rise has been so far, and what’s likely to happen in the future How lenders are applying the recent "portfolio landlord" requirements How the increased regulation around affordability has affected the market What’s happening with Limited Company mortgages right now The products that have caught Dave’s eye recently What he thinks will happen in the year ahead It’s been one heck of a year for the mortgage market, so now is the perfect time to take stock. This is a must-listen as you start planning your strategy for next year! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Surely it can’t be…yes, it’s another interactive map! This tool from the BBC tells you how much of your local area is built on. We were shocked to learn that across the UK as a whole, only 6% of land is built on and more than half is farmland. Well worth a look! NEWS THIS WEEK The Mortgage Works has entered the Limited Company buy-to-let market – which is likely to have a huge effect on the market, and lead to other lenders getting involved too. We talk about this in more detail on the show with our guest, Dave Cookson. We also couldn’t help pointing out that we predicted this nearly a year ago in our 2017 predictions episode! JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your experience of getting a limited company mortgage been like? Have you been affected by the new affordability rules? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP244: Changes galore! A mortgage market update full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... This week we’re very lucky to be joined by mortgage broker Dave Cookson to talk us through all the changes going on in the mortgage market at the moment. And there are a lot of them! We talk about: What the impact of the recent base rate rise has been so far, and what’s likely to happen in the future How lenders are applying the recent "portfolio landlord" requirements How the increased regulation around affordability has affected the market What’s happening with Limited Company mortgages right now The products that have caught Dave’s eye recently What he thinks will happen in the year ahead It’s been one heck of a year for the mortgage market, so now is the perfect time to take stock. This is a must-listen as you start planning your strategy for next year! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Surely it can’t be…yes, it’s another interactive map! This tool from the BBC tells you how much of your local area is built on. We were shocked to learn that across the UK as a whole, only 6% of land is built on and more than half is farmland. Well worth a look! NEWS THIS WEEK The Mortgage Works has entered the Limited Company buy-to-let market – which is likely to have a huge effect on the market, and lead to other lenders getting involved too. We talk about this in more detail on the show with our guest, Dave Cookson. We also couldn’t help pointing out that we predicted this nearly a year ago in our 2017 predictions episode! JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your experience of getting a limited company mortgage been like? Have you been affected by the new affordability rules? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re very lucky to be joined by mortgage broker Dave Cookson to talk us through all the changes going on in the mortgage market at the moment. And there are a lot of them!

We talk about:

  • What the impact of the recent base rate rise has been so far, and what’s likely to happen in the future
  • How lenders are applying the recent "portfolio landlord" requirements
  • How the increased regulation around affordability has affected the market
  • What’s happening with Limited Company mortgages right now
  • The products that have caught Dave’s eye recently
  • What he thinks will happen in the year ahead

It’s been one heck of a year for the mortgage market, so now is the perfect time to take stock. This is a must-listen as you start planning your strategy for next year!

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

Surely it can’t be…yes, it’s another interactive map!

This tool from the BBC tells you how much of your local area is built on. We were shocked to learn that across the UK as a whole, only 6% of land is built on and more than half is farmland.

Well worth a look!

NEWS THIS WEEK

The Mortgage Works has entered the Limited Company buy-to-let market – which is likely to have a huge effect on the market, and lead to other lenders getting involved too.

We talk about this in more detail on the show with our guest, Dave Cookson. We also couldn’t help pointing out that we predicted this nearly a year ago in our 2017 predictions episode!

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

What’s your experience of getting a limited company mortgage been like?

Have you been affected by the new affordability rules?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1715 ASK114: What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11954 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt from Birmingham and Matt from London… ...ask Rob & Rob... What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK114: What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt from Birmingham and Matt from London… ...ask Rob & Rob... What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt from Birmingham and Matt from London…

...ask Rob & Rob... What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 607 TPP243: The due diligence we do on developments http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11928 This week we take a deep dive into the research you should be doing when buying in a new development. Particularly when you're looking at off-plan opportunities, the promises of developers can look great – but there are dangers too, and plenty of unwary investors have ended up with a problem property...or no property at all! To make sure you're protected, Rob B runs us through the checks he makes at RMP Property when assessing a deal. There's a lot to it, so have your notepad at the ready... Resource of the week Would it surprise you to hear that in 58% of the country, house prices are lower now than they were in 2007 by the time you've taken inflation into account? Well, it's true – and with this interactive map from the BBC you can see exactly where prices are higher in real terms than they were a decade ago, and where they're lower. Thank you to Paul for sending this our way! News this week The Bank of England base rate has risen...all the way back up to the dizzy heights of the previous historic low it was at until 18 months ago. This BBC story covers how it will affect different groups. Join the conversation Have you had any bad experiences when buying in a new development? Is there anything you'd add to our checklist? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP243: The due diligence we do on developments full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... This week we take a deep dive into the research you should be doing when buying in a new development. Particularly when you're looking at off-plan opportunities, the promises of developers can look great – but there are dangers too, and plenty of unwary investors have ended up with a problem property...or no property at all! To make sure you're protected, Rob B runs us through the checks he makes at RMP Property when assessing a deal. There's a lot to it, so have your notepad at the ready... Resource of the week Would it surprise you to hear that in 58% of the country, house prices are lower now than they were in 2007 by the time you've taken inflation into account? Well, it's true – and with this interactive map from the BBC you can see exactly where prices are higher in real terms than they were a decade ago, and where they're lower. Thank you to Paul for sending this our way! News this week The Bank of England base rate has risen...all the way back up to the dizzy heights of the previous historic low it was at until 18 months ago. This BBC story covers how it will affect different groups. Join the conversation Have you had any bad experiences when buying in a new development? Is there anything you'd add to our checklist? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we take a deep dive into the research you should be doing when buying in a new development. Particularly when you're looking at off-plan opportunities, the promises of developers can look great – but there are dangers too, and plenty of unwary investors have ended up with a problem property...or no property at all!

To make sure you're protected, Rob B runs us through the checks he makes at RMP Property when assessing a deal. There's a lot to it, so have your notepad at the ready...

Resource of the week

Would it surprise you to hear that in 58% of the country, house prices are lower now than they were in 2007 by the time you've taken inflation into account?

Well, it's true – and with this interactive map from the BBC you can see exactly where prices are higher in real terms than they were a decade ago, and where they're lower.

Thank you to Paul for sending this our way!

News this week

The Bank of England base rate has risen...all the way back up to the dizzy heights of the previous historic low it was at until 18 months ago. This BBC story covers how it will affect different groups.

Join the conversation

Have you had any bad experiences when buying in a new development?

Is there anything you'd add to our checklist?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1337 ASK113: How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11919 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & another listener… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK113: How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & another listener… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & another listener…

...ask Rob & Rob... How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 658 TPP242: 10 years since the credit crunch lessons you mustn't forget! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11908 Doesn’t time fly? It’s been 10 years since the credit crunch got underway – and looking back at the decade since, there are some valuable lessons to take into the next cycle. We talk about: The timing of market drops What happened with the availability of credit How to take advantage of the next upswing… …And how to position yourself to profit from the crash And most importantly, what you can expect to be on TV over the next 10 years! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK If you’re a fan of power naps, check out Pzizz. It’s a free app that uses "binaural beats" to get you to drop off straight away, then wake up feeling refreshed. Try it at home next time you need a mid-day boost…or try it in the office if you’re not that attached to your job. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s another government crackdown! This time, the government is looking into the house buying process – as the BBC reports. Credit to them for noticing – but they’ve announced so many different reviews recently, don’t hold your breath for something to be done about it… FREE COURSE ALERT! We don’t do "hoarding" here at The Property Hub. Even though we run a letting agency, we’ve put together a course telling you how you can let and manage a property yourself. It’s completely free, and you can watch it at thepropertyhub.net/courses. JOIN THE CONVERSATION What lessons have you taken from the last crash? What do you know now that you wish you’d known back then? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP242: 10 years since the credit crunch lessons you mustn't forget! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... Doesn’t time fly? It’s been 10 years since the credit crunch got underway – and looking back at the decade since, there are some valuable lessons to take into the next cycle. We talk about: The timing of market drops What happened with the availability of credit How to take advantage of the next upswing… …And how to position yourself to profit from the crash And most importantly, what you can expect to be on TV over the next 10 years! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK If you’re a fan of power naps, check out Pzizz. It’s a free app that uses "binaural beats" to get you to drop off straight away, then wake up feeling refreshed. Try it at home next time you need a mid-day boost…or try it in the office if you’re not that attached to your job. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s another government crackdown! This time, the government is looking into the house buying process – as the BBC reports. Credit to them for noticing – but they’ve announced so many different reviews recently, don’t hold your breath for something to be done about it… FREE COURSE ALERT! We don’t do "hoarding" here at The Property Hub. Even though we run a letting agency, we’ve put together a course telling you how you can let and manage a property yourself. It’s completely free, and you can watch it at thepropertyhub.net/courses. JOIN THE CONVERSATION What lessons have you taken from the last crash? What do you know now that you wish you’d known back then? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Doesn’t time fly? It’s been 10 years since the credit crunch got underway – and looking back at the decade since, there are some valuable lessons to take into the next cycle.

We talk about:

  • The timing of market drops
  • What happened with the availability of credit
  • How to take advantage of the next upswing…
  • …And how to position yourself to profit from the crash
  • And most importantly, what you can expect to be on TV over the next 10 years!

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

If you’re a fan of power naps, check out Pzizz. It’s a free app that uses "binaural beats" to get you to drop off straight away, then wake up feeling refreshed.

Try it at home next time you need a mid-day boost…or try it in the office if you’re not that attached to your job.

NEWS THIS WEEK

It’s another government crackdown! This time, the government is looking into the house buying process – as the BBC reports.

Credit to them for noticing – but they’ve announced so many different reviews recently, don’t hold your breath for something to be done about it…

FREE COURSE ALERT!

We don’t do "hoarding" here at The Property Hub. Even though we run a letting agency, we’ve put together a course telling you how you can let and manage a property yourself.

It’s completely free, and you can watch it at thepropertyhub.net/courses.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

What lessons have you taken from the last crash?

What do you know now that you wish you’d known back then?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1146 ASK112: How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11903 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam Jones & Stephen from Edinburgh… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 31 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK112: How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam Jones & Stephen from Edinburgh… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam Jones & Stephen from Edinburgh…

...ask Rob & Rob... How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 650 TPP241: A guide to property investment jargon http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11883 Do you know your GDV from your LTV, your Section 21 from your Section 8 and your ROI from your SVR? If not, never fear: this week we’re busting some property investing jargon! There are all kinds of acronyms and specialist pieces of terminology that get thrown around in property investing circles – and if you’re new to it, it can be intimidating to ask what on earth everyone is talking about. This week (a mere 240 episodes too late) we’re bringing you up to speed. (And if you consider yourself an expert, we bet there are still one or two you won’t be sure about!) Along the way we reference the following episodes and resources: Episode 20: Yields explained Episode 203: Don’t be afraid of bridging finance Free course: Should you use a limited company to invest in property? (free account required) Episode 213: Everything you need to know about leaseholds RESOURCE OF THE WEEK It’s another interactive map! The BBC has put together a handy resource showing where in the country you can afford to rent or buy. Potentially useful, but at the very least an excellent bit of procrastination. NEWS THIS WEEK Barely a week seems to go by at the moment without the government announcing that they’re going to crack down on something – and this week the Guardian reports that ministers have service charges in their sights. They want to put a stop to “rip-off” fees, and they’re holding a consultation. If you want to put your views forward, the call for evidence is here. WORK WITH US! We’re going to be advertising for a lot of new roles in the coming months – and to start with, we’ve got a couple of exciting openings at Yellow Lettings up for grabs. If you’re looking for your first role in property with the opportunity to progress, this could be perfect. Find out more at http://thepropertyhub.net/jobs. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Are there any abbreviations or specialist terms that got you saying “WTF” because we missed it out? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP241: A guide to property investment jargon full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's Property Podcast covers... Do you know your GDV from your LTV, your Section 21 from your Section 8 and your ROI from your SVR? If not, never fear: this week we’re busting some property investing jargon! There are all kinds of acronyms and specialist pieces of terminology that get thrown around in property investing circles – and if you’re new to it, it can be intimidating to ask what on earth everyone is talking about. This week (a mere 240 episodes too late) we’re bringing you up to speed. (And if you consider yourself an expert, we bet there are still one or two you won’t be sure about!) Along the way we reference the following episodes and resources: Episode 20: Yields explained Episode 203: Don’t be afraid of bridging finance Free course: Should you use a limited company to invest in property? (free account required) Episode 213: Everything you need to know about leaseholds RESOURCE OF THE WEEK It’s another interactive map! The BBC has put together a handy resource showing where in the country you can afford to rent or buy. Potentially useful, but at the very least an excellent bit of procrastination. NEWS THIS WEEK Barely a week seems to go by at the moment without the government announcing that they’re going to crack down on something – and this week the Guardian reports that ministers have service charges in their sights. They want to put a stop to “rip-off” fees, and they’re holding a consultation. If you want to put your views forward, the call for evidence is here. WORK WITH US! We’re going to be advertising for a lot of new roles in the coming months – and to start with, we’ve got a couple of exciting openings at Yellow Lettings up for grabs. If you’re looking for your first role in property with the opportunity to progress, this could be perfect. Find out more at http://thepropertyhub.net/jobs. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Are there any abbreviations or specialist terms that got you saying “WTF” because we missed it out? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Do you know your GDV from your LTV, your Section 21 from your Section 8 and your ROI from your SVR?

If not, never fear: this week we’re busting some property investing jargon!

There are all kinds of acronyms and specialist pieces of terminology that get thrown around in property investing circles – and if you’re new to it, it can be intimidating to ask what on earth everyone is talking about. This week (a mere 240 episodes too late) we’re bringing you up to speed.

(And if you consider yourself an expert, we bet there are still one or two you won’t be sure about!)

Along the way we reference the following episodes and resources:

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

It’s another interactive map! The BBC has put together a handy resource showing where in the country you can afford to rent or buy.

Potentially useful, but at the very least an excellent bit of procrastination.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Barely a week seems to go by at the moment without the government announcing that they’re going to crack down on something – and this week the Guardian reports that ministers have service charges in their sights.

They want to put a stop to “rip-off” fees, and they’re holding a consultation. If you want to put your views forward, the call for evidence is here.

WORK WITH US!

We’re going to be advertising for a lot of new roles in the coming months – and to start with, we’ve got a couple of exciting openings at Yellow Lettings up for grabs.

If you’re looking for your first role in property with the opportunity to progress, this could be perfect. Find out more at http://thepropertyhub.net/jobs.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Are there any abbreviations or specialist terms that got you saying “WTF” because we missed it out?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1553 ASK111: How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11871 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony & Jez from London… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK111: How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony & Jez from London… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony & Jez from London…

...ask Rob & Rob... How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 506 TPP240: An introduction to investing in the North http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11832 Pack your umbrella, this week we're taking you on a tour of "The North". You won't find either "The North" or the "Northern Powerhouse" on a map, because it's actually a collection of different regions – all with their own investment case, and things to look out for. We introduce you to and compare: Liverpool Manchester Sheffield Leeds and West Yorkshire The North East And importantly, if you've had your head turned by somewhere far from home, we wrap it all up with some tips for staying safe while making that investment happen. Resource of the week RMP Property has put together a free guide to the Northern Powerhouse from an investor's perspective, going into more detail on all the areas we talked about this week. You can grab your copy here. News this week "Are longer mortgages the answer to high property prices?", asks the BBC. "No, they're a cause of high property prices", we reply – and it has interesting implications from an investor's point of view. Join the conversation Do you invest anywhere in the North, or got an area you're researching? Any tips for making a remote investment work? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP240: An introduction to investing in the North full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast... Pack your umbrella, this week we're taking you on a tour of "The North". You won't find either "The North" or the "Northern Powerhouse" on a map, because it's actually a collection of different regions – all with their own investment case, and things to look out for. We introduce you to and compare: Liverpool Manchester Sheffield Leeds and West Yorkshire The North East And importantly, if you've had your head turned by somewhere far from home, we wrap it all up with some tips for staying safe while making that investment happen. Resource of the week RMP Property has put together a free guide to the Northern Powerhouse from an investor's perspective, going into more detail on all the areas we talked about this week. You can grab your copy here. News this week "Are longer mortgages the answer to high property prices?", asks the BBC. "No, they're a cause of high property prices", we reply – and it has interesting implications from an investor's point of view. Join the conversation Do you invest anywhere in the North, or got an area you're researching? Any tips for making a remote investment work? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Pack your umbrella, this week we're taking you on a tour of "The North".

You won't find either "The North" or the "Northern Powerhouse" on a map, because it's actually a collection of different regions – all with their own investment case, and things to look out for. We introduce you to and compare:

  • Liverpool
  • Manchester
  • Sheffield
  • Leeds and West Yorkshire
  • The North East

And importantly, if you've had your head turned by somewhere far from home, we wrap it all up with some tips for staying safe while making that investment happen.

Resource of the week

RMP Property has put together a free guide to the Northern Powerhouse from an investor's perspective, going into more detail on all the areas we talked about this week. You can grab your copy here.

News this week

"Are longer mortgages the answer to high property prices?", asks the BBC.

"No, they're a cause of high property prices", we reply – and it has interesting implications from an investor's point of view.

Join the conversation

Do you invest anywhere in the North, or got an area you're researching?

Any tips for making a remote investment work?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1566 ASK110: How do I sell a property to my own company? PLUS: Any tips for renovations http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11824 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam from London and Matt from Birmingham… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I sell a property to my own company? PLUS: Any tips for renovations? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK110: How do I sell a property to my own company? PLUS: Any tips for renovations full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam from London and Matt from Birmingham… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I sell a property to my own company? PLUS: Any tips for renovations? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam from London and Matt from Birmingham…

...ask Rob & Rob... How do I sell a property to my own company? PLUS: Any tips for renovations?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 499 TPP239: How to hold a successful viewing (plus: politics!) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11777 This week we're talking about how to conduct a viewing. Whether you're showing your property to rent or sell, there are a few simple techniques you can use to radically boost your chances of sealing the deal once you get people through the door. (A good companion to this episode is Episode 231 on how to find tenants, so you can get those viewings set up first.) We also look over the Labour and Conservative housing policies that have emerged from the party conferences in recent weeks. What are the politicians planning to throw at landlords next? Take a listen and we'll reveal all! Resource of the week Huawei mobile wifi is a lifesaver as a backup for if your internet connection goes down – or you can use it to get wifi access on the move. Just pop a SIM card into this tiny device, and it'll broadcast a 4G signal to all your devices...so no excuse for missing the podcast, wherever you are and whatever's going on! Join the conversation Have you picked up any tricks from doing your own viewings? Or do you have an opinion on the housing policies we discussed? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP239: How to hold a successful viewing (plus: politics!) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's Property Podcast discusses... This week we're talking about how to conduct a viewing. Whether you're showing your property to rent or sell, there are a few simple techniques you can use to radically boost your chances of sealing the deal once you get people through the door. (A good companion to this episode is Episode 231 on how to find tenants, so you can get those viewings set up first.) We also look over the Labour and Conservative housing policies that have emerged from the party conferences in recent weeks. What are the politicians planning to throw at landlords next? Take a listen and we'll reveal all! Resource of the week Huawei mobile wifi is a lifesaver as a backup for if your internet connection goes down – or you can use it to get wifi access on the move. Just pop a SIM card into this tiny device, and it'll broadcast a 4G signal to all your devices...so no excuse for missing the podcast, wherever you are and whatever's going on! Join the conversation Have you picked up any tricks from doing your own viewings? Or do you have an opinion on the housing policies we discussed? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we're talking about how to conduct a viewing. Whether you're showing your property to rent or sell, there are a few simple techniques you can use to radically boost your chances of sealing the deal once you get people through the door.

(A good companion to this episode is Episode 231 on how to find tenants, so you can get those viewings set up first.)

We also look over the Labour and Conservative housing policies that have emerged from the party conferences in recent weeks. What are the politicians planning to throw at landlords next? Take a listen and we'll reveal all!

Resource of the week

Huawei mobile wifi is a lifesaver as a backup for if your internet connection goes down – or you can use it to get wifi access on the move.

Just pop a SIM card into this tiny device, and it'll broadcast a 4G signal to all your devices...so no excuse for missing the podcast, wherever you are and whatever's going on!

Join the conversation

Have you picked up any tricks from doing your own viewings?

Or do you have an opinion on the housing policies we discussed?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1379 ASK109: Will limited company mortgages really get cheaper? PLUS: How do you price up a lease extension? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11773 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  Giles from York and Mandeep from Leicester… ...ask Rob & Rob... Will limited company mortgages really get cheaper? PLUS: How do you price up a lease extension? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK109: Will limited company mortgages really get cheaper? PLUS: How do you price up a lease extension? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  Giles from York and Mandeep from Leicester… ...ask Rob & Rob... Will limited company mortgages really get cheaper? PLUS: How do you price up a lease extension? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  Giles from York and Mandeep from Leicester…

...ask Rob & Rob... Will limited company mortgages really get cheaper? PLUS: How do you price up a lease extension?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 592 TPP238: How to find and buy land http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11756 Buying land and developing isn't something that will be in most people's plans, and it's certainly not for beginners. But most people are attracted by the idea of bigger projects – so whether it's something you're looking at now or aspire to do in the future, this jam-packed episode is a must-listen. It's a process that Rob B has been through recently, so while it's still fresh in his mind we talk about: Different ways to find land (this isn't a job for Rightmove!) What to consider when it comes to financing the project Ways of finding land that you should be very wary of What to check before you make an offer A formula for working out how much you should be paying What you should be aware of around planning permission How the buying process differs from a normal property project And lots more! Resource of the week Rob B gave a ringing endorsement of Ray Dalio's new book, Principles – calling it his favourite book of the year, and he's only halfway through! Ray's a billionaire and has a lifetime of phenomenal achievements, but his crowning achievement is the honour of appearing in "Resource of the Week" twice: we previously recommended his short video, How The Economic Machine Works. News this week The Telegraph reports that Stamp Duty revenue is up dramatically since its changes a couple of years ago – but transactions have fallen too. A cooler housing market was part of the purpose for the changes, but it's not healthy if that involves fewer transactions too. Will further changes be made? We'll see... Join our next Discovery Webinar Our recent discovery webinar – where you can find out more about our businesses, RMP Property and Yellow Lettings – was extremely popular, with hundreds of people registering. So we're doing it again! The next one is on Wednesday 25 October at 6pm, and you can book your free place at thepropertyhub.net/discover. Join us to find more about how our businesses can potentially help you move forward in property, and put us on the spot with a bit of live Q&A. Join the conversation Have you ever bought and developed land? Or is it something that forms part of your plans? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP238: How to find and buy land full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Property Podcast, Rob & Rob discuss how to find and buy land. Buying land and developing isn't something that will be in most people's plans, and it's certainly not for beginners. But most people are attracted by the idea of bigger projects – so whether it's something you're looking at now or aspire to do in the future, this jam-packed episode is a must-listen. It's a process that Rob B has been through recently, so while it's still fresh in his mind we talk about: Different ways to find land (this isn't a job for Rightmove!) What to consider when it comes to financing the project Ways of finding land that you should be very wary of What to check before you make an offer A formula for working out how much you should be paying What you should be aware of around planning permission How the buying process differs from a normal property project And lots more! Resource of the week Rob B gave a ringing endorsement of Ray Dalio's new book, Principles – calling it his favourite book of the year, and he's only halfway through! Ray's a billionaire and has a lifetime of phenomenal achievements, but his crowning achievement is the honour of appearing in "Resource of the Week" twice: we previously recommended his short video, How The Economic Machine Works. News this week The Telegraph reports that Stamp Duty revenue is up dramatically since its changes a couple of years ago – but transactions have fallen too. A cooler housing market was part of the purpose for the changes, but it's not healthy if that involves fewer transactions too. Will further changes be made? We'll see... Join our next Discovery Webinar Our recent discovery webinar – where you can find out more about our businesses, RMP Property and Yellow Lettings – was extremely popular, with hundreds of people registering. So we're doing it again! The next one is on Wednesday 25 October at 6pm, and you can book your free place at thepropertyhub.net/discover. Join us to find more about how our businesses can potentially help you move forward in property, and put us on the spot with a bit of live Q&A. Join the conversation Have you ever bought and developed land? Or is it something that forms part of your plans? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Buying land and developing isn't something that will be in most people's plans, and it's certainly not for beginners. But most people are attracted by the idea of bigger projects – so whether it's something you're looking at now or aspire to do in the future, this jam-packed episode is a must-listen.

It's a process that Rob B has been through recently, so while it's still fresh in his mind we talk about:

  • Different ways to find land (this isn't a job for Rightmove!)
  • What to consider when it comes to financing the project
  • Ways of finding land that you should be very wary of
  • What to check before you make an offer
  • A formula for working out how much you should be paying
  • What you should be aware of around planning permission
  • How the buying process differs from a normal property project
  • And lots more!

Resource of the week

Rob B gave a ringing endorsement of Ray Dalio's new book, Principles – calling it his favourite book of the year, and he's only halfway through!

Ray's a billionaire and has a lifetime of phenomenal achievements, but his crowning achievement is the honour of appearing in "Resource of the Week" twice: we previously recommended his short video, How The Economic Machine Works.

News this week

The Telegraph reports that Stamp Duty revenue is up dramatically since its changes a couple of years ago – but transactions have fallen too.

A cooler housing market was part of the purpose for the changes, but it's not healthy if that involves fewer transactions too. Will further changes be made? We'll see...

Join our next Discovery Webinar

Our recent discovery webinar – where you can find out more about our businesses, RMP Property and Yellow Lettings – was extremely popular, with hundreds of people registering. So we're doing it again!

The next one is on Wednesday 25 October at 6pm, and you can book your free place at thepropertyhub.net/discover.

Join us to find more about how our businesses can potentially help you move forward in property, and put us on the spot with a bit of live Q&A.

Join the conversation

Have you ever bought and developed land?

Or is it something that forms part of your plans?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1828 ASK108: How do you price up a refurb? PLUS: Can I raise the market rent? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11751 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  Shane & Barry from Shropshire… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you price up a refurb? PLUS: Can I raise the market rent? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK108: How do you price up a refurb? PLUS: Can I raise the market rent? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's Ask Rob & Rob... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  Shane & Barry from Shropshire… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you price up a refurb? PLUS: Can I raise the market rent? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  Shane & Barry from Shropshire…

...ask Rob & Rob... How do you price up a refurb? PLUS: Can I raise the market rent?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 551 TPP237: How to get your property offer accepted http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11734 This week we're exploring that critical preliminary step to buying any property: making an offer! Working out how much to offer is essential, but presenting your offer correctly makes a massive difference too. We explore: How to build a relationship before making any kind of offer Whether to offer in writing or over the phone If you should start with your maximum bid, or go in lower If it's a good idea to explain why your offer is lower than they'd like What to say and do to put your offer in the best light Resource of the week It's another interactive map! This one shows how affordability has changed across the UK since 2007. You can see the stats for any area you're interested in, but playing with the slider and looking at how the picture changes across the country over time is instructive too. News this week The volume of property transactions is falling for the first time since 2009, as reported by City AM. It seems to be driven by a general lack of supply, but a reduction in buy-to-let activity can't be helping. Could we see a tweak to Stamp Duty soon to get the market moving again? It's meetup time! We're a week away from the first Thursday of October – and as always, the first Thursday of the month means meetups! They're all across the UK and beyond, they're free and they're great fun, so why wouldn't you go along? Book your free place here. Join the conversation How do you approach the process of making an offer? Have you got any top tips that we didn't cover? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP237: How to get your property offer accepted full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we're exploring that critical preliminary step to buying any property: making an offer! This week we're exploring that critical preliminary step to buying any property: making an offer! Working out how much to offer is essential, but presenting your offer correctly makes a massive difference too. We explore: How to build a relationship before making any kind of offer Whether to offer in writing or over the phone If you should start with your maximum bid, or go in lower If it's a good idea to explain why your offer is lower than they'd like What to say and do to put your offer in the best light Resource of the week It's another interactive map! This one shows how affordability has changed across the UK since 2007. You can see the stats for any area you're interested in, but playing with the slider and looking at how the picture changes across the country over time is instructive too. News this week The volume of property transactions is falling for the first time since 2009, as reported by City AM. It seems to be driven by a general lack of supply, but a reduction in buy-to-let activity can't be helping. Could we see a tweak to Stamp Duty soon to get the market moving again? It's meetup time! We're a week away from the first Thursday of October – and as always, the first Thursday of the month means meetups! They're all across the UK and beyond, they're free and they're great fun, so why wouldn't you go along? Book your free place here. Join the conversation How do you approach the process of making an offer? Have you got any top tips that we didn't cover? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we're exploring that critical preliminary step to buying any property: making an offer!

Working out how much to offer is essential, but presenting your offer correctly makes a massive difference too. We explore:

  • How to build a relationship before making any kind of offer
  • Whether to offer in writing or over the phone
  • If you should start with your maximum bid, or go in lower
  • If it's a good idea to explain why your offer is lower than they'd like
  • What to say and do to put your offer in the best light

Resource of the week

It's another interactive map! This one shows how affordability has changed across the UK since 2007.

You can see the stats for any area you're interested in, but playing with the slider and looking at how the picture changes across the country over time is instructive too.

News this week

The volume of property transactions is falling for the first time since 2009, as reported by City AM.

It seems to be driven by a general lack of supply, but a reduction in buy-to-let activity can't be helping. Could we see a tweak to Stamp Duty soon to get the market moving again?

It's meetup time!

We're a week away from the first Thursday of October – and as always, the first Thursday of the month means meetups!

They're all across the UK and beyond, they're free and they're great fun, so why wouldn't you go along? Book your free place here.

Join the conversation

How do you approach the process of making an offer?

Have you got any top tips that we didn't cover?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

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If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1603 ASK107: What drives house prices? PLUS: When's the right time to start looking for investments? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11729 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  a listener & Tom from Cambridge… ...asks Rob & Rob... What drives house prices? PLUS: When's the right time to start looking for investments? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK107: What drives house prices? PLUS: When's the right time to start looking for investments? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub On this week's Ask Rob & Rob podcast... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  a listener & Tom from Cambridge… ...asks Rob & Rob... What drives house prices? PLUS: When's the right time to start looking for investments? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  a listener & Tom from Cambridge…

...asks Rob & Rob... What drives house prices? PLUS: When's the right time to start looking for investments?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 440 TPP236: Rob & Rob analyse listeners' deals http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11701 Listener deals are back! In one of our favourite and most popular types of episode, this week we run a live analysis of investment opportunities submitted by listeners. Listen in as we assess the prospects of: A swanky semi with value-adding potential in Kingston-upon-Thames – but do the numbers stack up? A potential flip in south Wales that’s mysteriously stuck on the market A solid buy-to-let investment that stands to benefit from HS2 – but is it overpriced? If you enjoy this episode, you can also check out our previous “listener deals” episodes here and here. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK The 18 year property cycle is the concept that’s captured listeners’ imaginations more than anything else (even our jokes) – so we thought it was high time we put together a course on it! Naturally, it’s completely free and you can watch it here – all you need is a Property Hub account. NEWS THIS WEEK Rent controls are on the way in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as local authorities indicate their intention to make use of new powers they’re being granted. It’s not as dramatic as it sounds and nothing firm has been announced yet, but we’ll keep you updated as more details emerge. In the meantime, the housing minister Alok Sharma has reassured landlords in England that rent controls won’t happen under the current government. JOIN OUR DISCOVERY WEBINAR! Now featuring a registration link that actually works – sorry if you tried to register last week! On 27 September at 6pm, we’ll be holding a webinar where you can find out more about what we offer through our businesses: Yellow Lettings and RMP Property. We don’t like to push our businesses on the podcast, so the webinar gives you the opportunity to find out more about how you can benefit from what we do – and you don’t even have to leave the house! Book your place here (It’s completely free, but places are limited.) JOIN THE CONVERSATION Did you learn anything useful from hearing how we think about these deals? Do you have any deals of your own where you’d like to get input from other Hub members? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP236: Rob & Rob analyse listeners' deals full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Back by popular demand! Listener deals are back! In one of our favourite and most popular types of episode, this week we run a live analysis of investment opportunities submitted by listeners. Listen in as we assess the prospects of: A swanky semi with value-adding potential in Kingston-upon-Thames – but do the numbers stack up? A potential flip in south Wales that’s mysteriously stuck on the market A solid buy-to-let investment that stands to benefit from HS2 – but is it overpriced? If you enjoy this episode, you can also check out our previous “listener deals” episodes here and here. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK The 18 year property cycle is the concept that’s captured listeners’ imaginations more than anything else (even our jokes) – so we thought it was high time we put together a course on it! Naturally, it’s completely free and you can watch it here – all you need is a Property Hub account. NEWS THIS WEEK Rent controls are on the way in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as local authorities indicate their intention to make use of new powers they’re being granted. It’s not as dramatic as it sounds and nothing firm has been announced yet, but we’ll keep you updated as more details emerge. In the meantime, the housing minister Alok Sharma has reassured landlords in England that rent controls won’t happen under the current government. JOIN OUR DISCOVERY WEBINAR! Now featuring a registration link that actually works – sorry if you tried to register last week! On 27 September at 6pm, we’ll be holding a webinar where you can find out more about what we offer through our businesses: Yellow Lettings and RMP Property. We don’t like to push our businesses on the podcast, so the webinar gives you the opportunity to find out more about how you can benefit from what we do – and you don’t even have to leave the house! Book your place here (It’s completely free, but places are limited.) JOIN THE CONVERSATION Did you learn anything useful from hearing how we think about these deals? Do you have any deals of your own where you’d like to get input from other Hub members? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Listener deals are back! In one of our favourite and most popular types of episode, this week we run a live analysis of investment opportunities submitted by listeners.

Listen in as we assess the prospects of:

  • A swanky semi with value-adding potential in Kingston-upon-Thames – but do the numbers stack up?
  • A potential flip in south Wales that’s mysteriously stuck on the market
  • A solid buy-to-let investment that stands to benefit from HS2 – but is it overpriced?

If you enjoy this episode, you can also check out our previous “listener deals” episodes here and here.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

The 18 year property cycle is the concept that’s captured listeners’ imaginations more than anything else (even our jokes) – so we thought it was high time we put together a course on it!

Naturally, it’s completely free and you can watch it here – all you need is a Property Hub account.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Rent controls are on the way in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as local authorities indicate their intention to make use of new powers they’re being granted.

It’s not as dramatic as it sounds and nothing firm has been announced yet, but we’ll keep you updated as more details emerge. In the meantime, the housing minister Alok Sharma has reassured landlords in England that rent controls won’t happen under the current government.

JOIN OUR DISCOVERY WEBINAR!

Now featuring a registration link that actually works – sorry if you tried to register last week!

On 27 September at 6pm, we’ll be holding a webinar where you can find out more about what we offer through our businesses: Yellow Lettings and RMP Property.

We don’t like to push our businesses on the podcast, so the webinar gives you the opportunity to find out more about how you can benefit from what we do – and you don’t even have to leave the house!

Book your place here

(It’s completely free, but places are limited.)

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Did you learn anything useful from hearing how we think about these deals?

Do you have any deals of your own where you’d like to get input from other Hub members?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2330 ASK106: What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11685 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony and Tom from Auckland… ...asks Rob & Rob... What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK106: What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's questions from Anthony and Tom from Auckland It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony and Tom from Auckland… ...asks Rob & Rob... What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony and Tom from Auckland…

...asks Rob & Rob... What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 745 TPP235: How to use Rightmove and Zoopla like a pro http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11638 We spend far, far too long looking at Rightmove and Zoopla – so to make ourselves better about how we use our time, we thought we'd make an episode out of it! They're both phenomenal tools for desktop research, so it's well worth learning how to use them to their full potential. The tips we share in this episode include: Creating custom maps Finding auction properties as soon as they go live Searching for specific keywords Comparing the performance of local agents Find out a property's price history And a lot, lot more! Resource of the week Waze is an app for planning your route that's exploded in popularity recently. It allows users to edit the map and submit information about delays and police traps, so it's more up-to-date than most other sources. The only downside is you'll have less time stuck in traffic to listen to the podcast! Register for our discovery webinar On 27 September at 6pm, we'll be holding a webinar where you can find out more about what we offer through our businesses: Yellow Lettings and RMP Property. We don't like to push our businesses on the podcast, so the webinar gives you the opportunity to find out more about how you can benefit from what we do – and you don't even have to leave the house! Book your place here (It's completely free, but places are limited.) Join the conversation Have you got any other top tips for using Rightmove and Zoopla Are there any of ours you particularly liked? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP235: How to use Rightmove and Zoopla like a pro full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob share their top tips on how to use Rightmove & Zoopla We spend far, far too long looking at Rightmove and Zoopla – so to make ourselves better about how we use our time, we thought we'd make an episode out of it! They're both phenomenal tools for desktop research, so it's well worth learning how to use them to their full potential. The tips we share in this episode include: Creating custom maps Finding auction properties as soon as they go live Searching for specific keywords Comparing the performance of local agents Find out a property's price history And a lot, lot more! Resource of the week Waze is an app for planning your route that's exploded in popularity recently. It allows users to edit the map and submit information about delays and police traps, so it's more up-to-date than most other sources. The only downside is you'll have less time stuck in traffic to listen to the podcast! Register for our discovery webinar On 27 September at 6pm, we'll be holding a webinar where you can find out more about what we offer through our businesses: Yellow Lettings and RMP Property. We don't like to push our businesses on the podcast, so the webinar gives you the opportunity to find out more about how you can benefit from what we do – and you don't even have to leave the house! Book your place here (It's completely free, but places are limited.) Join the conversation Have you got any other top tips for using Rightmove and Zoopla Are there any of ours you particularly liked? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We spend far, far too long looking at Rightmove and Zoopla – so to make ourselves better about how we use our time, we thought we'd make an episode out of it!

They're both phenomenal tools for desktop research, so it's well worth learning how to use them to their full potential. The tips we share in this episode include:

  • Creating custom maps
  • Finding auction properties as soon as they go live
  • Searching for specific keywords
  • Comparing the performance of local agents
  • Find out a property's price history
  • And a lot, lot more!

Resource of the week

Waze is an app for planning your route that's exploded in popularity recently. It allows users to edit the map and submit information about delays and police traps, so it's more up-to-date than most other sources.

The only downside is you'll have less time stuck in traffic to listen to the podcast!

Register for our discovery webinar

On 27 September at 6pm, we'll be holding a webinar where you can find out more about what we offer through our businesses: Yellow Lettings and RMP Property.

We don't like to push our businesses on the podcast, so the webinar gives you the opportunity to find out more about how you can benefit from what we do – and you don't even have to leave the house!

Book your place here

(It's completely free, but places are limited.)

Join the conversation

Have you got any other top tips for using Rightmove and Zoopla

Are there any of ours you particularly liked?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1826 ASK105: Revisiting the house v flat debate PLUS Where to invest in Manchester? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11634 It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Ash from Yorkshire… ...asks Rob & Rob... Should I invest in a house or flat? PLUS Where to invest in Manchester? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Sep 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK105: Revisiting the house v flat debate PLUS Where to invest in Manchester? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ash from Yorkshire is asking both questions this week! And the Robs answer... It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Ash from Yorkshire… ...asks Rob & Rob... Should I invest in a house or flat? PLUS Where to invest in Manchester? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Ash from Yorkshire…

...asks Rob & Rob... Should I invest in a house or flat? PLUS Where to invest in Manchester?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 570 TPP234: How to get a high yield http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11592 Capital growth is great, but sometimes what you want it lots of cash in the bank right now. If the yields available on single lets just aren't doing it for you, we've got four alternatives: HMOs Holiday lets Small developments Cheapo houses All of them have the potential to double your yield, but of course they all come with downsides too . We discuss how to choose which (if any) is the right option for you – as well as picking the one we would go for. Resource of the week Rob D's life has been changed by the Anker SoundCore Mini: a Bluetooth speaker that's half the size of a soft drink can, yet has amazing sound quality. If you travel a lot, or you want to play music at something like a picnic, it's perfect – and a steal for under £20. News this week As reported in The Mirror, it turns out that a man's bargain auction purchase is scheduled to be demolished. Just goes to show the importance of checking the legal pack before buying, and having someone view the property in person too – especially if it seems too good to be true! Listener deals are back! Our listener deals episodes are always extremely popular, and we're planning some more! Send over projects you're looking at buying or have bought recently, and we'll critique them in a future episode very soon. Click here to send us your deals It's meetup time Meetups are tonight, all across the UK and beyond! If you haven't booked yet, click here to reserve your free place – there's bound to be one near you. And if you are going along, have a great time! Join the conversation Question… We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:46:53 -0000 TPP234: How to get a high yield full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Capital growth is great, but sometimes what you want it lots of cash in the bank right now... Capital growth is great, but sometimes what you want it lots of cash in the bank right now. If the yields available on single lets just aren't doing it for you, we've got four alternatives: HMOs Holiday lets Small developments Cheapo houses All of them have the potential to double your yield, but of course they all come with downsides too . We discuss how to choose which (if any) is the right option for you – as well as picking the one we would go for. Resource of the week Rob D's life has been changed by the Anker SoundCore Mini: a Bluetooth speaker that's half the size of a soft drink can, yet has amazing sound quality. If you travel a lot, or you want to play music at something like a picnic, it's perfect – and a steal for under £20. News this week As reported in The Mirror, it turns out that a man's bargain auction purchase is scheduled to be demolished. Just goes to show the importance of checking the legal pack before buying, and having someone view the property in person too – especially if it seems too good to be true! Listener deals are back! Our listener deals episodes are always extremely popular, and we're planning some more! Send over projects you're looking at buying or have bought recently, and we'll critique them in a future episode very soon. Click here to send us your deals It's meetup time Meetups are tonight, all across the UK and beyond! If you haven't booked yet, click here to reserve your free place – there's bound to be one near you. And if you are going along, have a great time! Join the conversation Question… We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Capital growth is great, but sometimes what you want it lots of cash in the bank right now. If the yields available on single lets just aren't doing it for you, we've got four alternatives:

  • HMOs
  • Holiday lets
  • Small developments
  • Cheapo houses

All of them have the potential to double your yield, but of course they all come with downsides too . We discuss how to choose which (if any) is the right option for you – as well as picking the one we would go for.

Resource of the week

Rob D's life has been changed by the Anker SoundCore Mini: a Bluetooth speaker that's half the size of a soft drink can, yet has amazing sound quality.

If you travel a lot, or you want to play music at something like a picnic, it's perfect – and a steal for under £20.

News this week

As reported in The Mirror, it turns out that a man's bargain auction purchase is scheduled to be demolished.

Just goes to show the importance of checking the legal pack before buying, and having someone view the property in person too – especially if it seems too good to be true!

Listener deals are back!

Our listener deals episodes are always extremely popular, and we're planning some more! Send over projects you're looking at buying or have bought recently, and we'll critique them in a future episode very soon.

Click here to send us your deals

It's meetup time

Meetups are tonight, all across the UK and beyond!

If you haven't booked yet, click here to reserve your free place – there's bound to be one near you.

And if you are going along, have a great time!

Join the conversation

Question…

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

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]]> 1477 ASK104: Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask104/ It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam and Chris… ...ask Rob & Rob... Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 05 Sep 2017 05:56:56 -0000 ASK104: Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's Ask Rob & Rob, Sam and Chris ask: Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV? It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam and Chris… ...ask Rob & Rob... Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam and Chris…

...ask Rob & Rob... Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

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]]> 517 TPP233: Investing through a limited company - Things you need to know http://thepropertyhub.net/investing_through_a_limited_company_things_youre_not_told Investing through a limited company has become exponentially more popular over the last couple of years – but there are aspects of limited company investment that you’re normally not told. In this episode we bring together our own experiences and observations to shed some light on: The higher costs associated with limited company lending The time you can expect an application to take (and some corrective action that might be needed) The extra steps you’ll need to take, compared with individual applications Some points to be aware of as a result of the market being so new None of this is intended to put you off: just to encourage you not to rush blindly into something without getting the right advice, and give you some pointers for what to expect along the way. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK This episode is about some of the little-known details, but we’ve also put together a course about the bigger picture aspects of limited company investing. It’s completely free, and you can watch it here NEWS THIS WEEK Superstar fund manager Neil Woodford has had a rough year – and he’s trying to turn it around by buying into property shares, as reported in the FT. This doesn’t mean you should blindly pile in too – but it might give you encouragement that he clearly believes in the health of the sector. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Is there anything you wish you’d known before buying in a limited company? Any experiences that other investors could learn from? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP233: Investing through a limited company - Things you need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Investing through a limited company has become exponentially more popular over the last couple of years – but there are aspects you're normally not told... Investing through a limited company has become exponentially more popular over the last couple of years – but there are aspects of limited company investment that you’re normally not told. In this episode we bring together our own experiences and observations to shed some light on: The higher costs associated with limited company lending The time you can expect an application to take (and some corrective action that might be needed) The extra steps you’ll need to take, compared with individual applications Some points to be aware of as a result of the market being so new None of this is intended to put you off: just to encourage you not to rush blindly into something without getting the right advice, and give you some pointers for what to expect along the way. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK This episode is about some of the little-known details, but we’ve also put together a course about the bigger picture aspects of limited company investing. It’s completely free, and you can watch it here NEWS THIS WEEK Superstar fund manager Neil Woodford has had a rough year – and he’s trying to turn it around by buying into property shares, as reported in the FT. This doesn’t mean you should blindly pile in too – but it might give you encouragement that he clearly believes in the health of the sector. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Is there anything you wish you’d known before buying in a limited company? Any experiences that other investors could learn from? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Investing through a limited company has become exponentially more popular over the last couple of years – but there are aspects of limited company investment that you’re normally not told.

In this episode we bring together our own experiences and observations to shed some light on:

  • The higher costs associated with limited company lending
  • The time you can expect an application to take (and some corrective action that might be needed)
  • The extra steps you’ll need to take, compared with individual applications
  • Some points to be aware of as a result of the market being so new

None of this is intended to put you off: just to encourage you not to rush blindly into something without getting the right advice, and give you some pointers for what to expect along the way.

RESOURCE OF THE WEEK

This episode is about some of the little-known details, but we’ve also put together a course about the bigger picture aspects of limited company investing.

It’s completely free, and you can watch it here

NEWS THIS WEEK

Superstar fund manager Neil Woodford has had a rough year – and he’s trying to turn it around by buying into property shares, as reported in the FT.

This doesn’t mean you should blindly pile in too – but it might give you encouragement that he clearly believes in the health of the sector.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Is there anything you wish you’d known before buying in a limited company?

Any experiences that other investors could learn from?

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1560 ASK103: How can the wealth accumulated through property investing be used for social good? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask103/ It's time for another question in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', John Ellison... ...asks Rob & Rob...How can the wealth accumulated through property investing be used for social good? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK103: How can the wealth accumulated through property investing be used for social good? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub John Ellison asks Rob & Rob. It's time for another question in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', John Ellison... ...asks Rob & Rob...How can the wealth accumulated through property investing be used for social good? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another question in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', John Ellison...

...asks Rob & Rob...How can the wealth accumulated through property investing be used for social good?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

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NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 605 TPP232 What will property investment look like in 20 years time http://thepropertyhub.net/what_will_property_investment_look_like_in_20_years We’ve got The Property Hub Summit coming up in Manchester and our quarterly webinar for magazine subscribers. If you’re a subscriber to The Property Hub Magazine, you’ll gain access to our quarterly webinar - just for subscribers only and should receive an email very soon on how to gain access to the webinar. If you’re not a magazine subscriber - get in quick, you might make it in time to catch the upcoming webinar, but you’ll also have access to the digital back issues and recordings of all previous webinars. Visit http://thepropertyhub.net/magazine/ This week the Rob’s are taking their predictions even further… 20 years in fact! Predicting what's going to happen next year or even next week is not easy, but predicting what's going to happen in 20 years time even more so! Spotting trends early will give you an idea of where things are going and how you can position yourself ahead of the curve. Prediction 1: The buy-to-let market will be mainly for professional investors The days of dipping your toe into buy-to-let with minimal effort or knowledge are pretty much gone e.g. the number of traffic to The Property Hub forum and podcast as dramatically increased, even more so since the changes by the government to tax and legislation - that’s because buy-to-let isn’t easy anymore and people need the knowledge. In 20 years time it's expected the buy-to-let market will look more professional, with fewer amateurs doing it for themselves. There are professional PRS schemes that are built just for pension companies right now and this is a new phenomenon. In many cities the first buildings are just going up e.g. in Belfast, London and Manchester and many more are being built. These blocks will never be sold and are just built for the pension companies, who will let them out to professionals. However it can be predicted that these services will be offered to individual investors as well, who will buy a unit before it’s built and will get long-term rental guarantees. There will still be a place for the independent landlord - only they must be more professional and offer a higher standard of service. This will be a gradual change but as predicted in 20 years time, this will be the landscape of the buy-to-let market. Prediction 2: Purpose built flats with all services included This includes your bills, internet, concierge, on site leisure facilities - all bundled in for one payment! No worries, just your rent to pay! This has already started to happen but It’s predicted this will become much more common, for the main factor of convenience. Prediction 3: Continued demand for smaller, more central units Again this is something that's already happening as people are prioritising location over space. Younger people specifically would rather live centrally than further out in the suburbs with lots of space. As more people are renting than owning, they tend to have less stuff than before, they’re much more mobile and the need for space and a garage to store stuff becomes less important. This is the trend - more central and smaller units. Prediction 4: Lettings and estate agents Would you still go into a travel agents on the high street to book your holiday or would you book it yourself online? This is the case with lettings and estate agents, as it makes sense for people to go online and not visit a premises to be able to buy or rent a property. Most people now choose their properties on Rightmove or Zoopla (although we all love a cheeky peep at the lettings / estate agents window!). Although there is a huge resistance from people in the industry to this change as they believe people will still want to deal face to face. Older generations still may feel like they want to deal face to face, but the younger generations aren't really as fussy as online is more convenient. Rob B predicts that in 20 years times there will be very few lettings / estate agents on the high-street and online agents will take over through adapting and changing with modern consumer needs and requirements. Prediction 5: Increase in indirect property investment In 20 years time there will be a lot more indirect investment in property: crowdfunding, funds for residential property, funds for commercial property. There is already a lot of innovation in this sector e.g. crowdfunding wasn’t really around years ago but we are starting to see more of it now (although it’s extremely niche). This is going to be driven by technology and the fact that investors will need to have the knowledge, due to government changes in tax and legislation (prediction 1). Prediction 6: Mortgages - increased time frame Mortgages: Are we possibly going to see lifetime or even inter-generational mortgages in the UK? The government will need to find a way of making it possible for people to keep on affording property more expensive relative to their wages. The only way to do that is to increase the time frame - so the question is, will we see mortgages that will outlive us? One to watch! Wild Card Predictions! Rob D: Paperless property purchasing, maybe even further with block chain base technology to prove ownership instead of scribbling on a piece of paper and posting it off. The system may become more automated and conveyancing solicitors will be a thing of the past if they don’t radically change what they do. Rob B: Rightmove and Zoopla could turn into an agent themselves and compete with the likes of Purple Bricks who are growing in strength all the time. At some point if the likes of Purple Bricks gets too big and powerful, they might not need Rightmove or Zoopla and therefore become an agent! This is a wild prediction which Rob B says could (not will!) happen. Watch this space! Resource of the week Book: UNSCRIPTED: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship - MJ DeMarco Order on Amazon here. Join the conversation over in the forum Other suggestions? Join the conversation in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP232 What will property investment look like in 20 years time full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve got The Property Hub Summit coming up in Manchester and our quarterly webinar for magazine subscribers. If you’re a subscriber to The Property Hub Magazine, you’ll gain access to our quarterly webinar - just for subscribers only and should... We’ve got The Property Hub Summit coming up in Manchester and our quarterly webinar for magazine subscribers. If you’re a subscriber to The Property Hub Magazine, you’ll gain access to our quarterly webinar - just for subscribers only and should receive an email very soon on how to gain access to the webinar. If you’re not a magazine subscriber - get in quick, you might make it in time to catch the upcoming webinar, but you’ll also have access to the digital back issues and recordings of all previous webinars. Visit http://thepropertyhub.net/magazine/ This week the Rob’s are taking their predictions even further… 20 years in fact! Predicting what's going to happen next year or even next week is not easy, but predicting what's going to happen in 20 years time even more so! Spotting trends early will give you an idea of where things are going and how you can position yourself ahead of the curve. Prediction 1: The buy-to-let market will be mainly for professional investors The days of dipping your toe into buy-to-let with minimal effort or knowledge are pretty much gone e.g. the number of traffic to The Property Hub forum and podcast as dramatically increased, even more so since the changes by the government to tax and legislation - that’s because buy-to-let isn’t easy anymore and people need the knowledge. In 20 years time it's expected the buy-to-let market will look more professional, with fewer amateurs doing it for themselves. There are professional PRS schemes that are built just for pension companies right now and this is a new phenomenon. In many cities the first buildings are just going up e.g. in Belfast, London and Manchester and many more are being built. These blocks will never be sold and are just built for the pension companies, who will let them out to professionals. However it can be predicted that these services will be offered to individual investors as well, who will buy a unit before it’s built and will get long-term rental guarantees. There will still be a place for the independent landlord - only they must be more professional and offer a higher standard of service. This will be a gradual change but as predicted in 20 years time, this will be the landscape of the buy-to-let market. Prediction 2: Purpose built flats with all services included This includes your bills, internet, concierge, on site leisure facilities - all bundled in for one payment! No worries, just your rent to pay! This has already started to happen but It’s predicted this will become much more common, for the main factor of convenience. Prediction 3: Continued demand for smaller, more central units Again this is something that's already happening as people are prioritising location over space. Younger people specifically would rather live centrally than further out in the suburbs with lots of space. As more people are renting than owning, they tend to have less stuff than before, they’re much more mobile and the need for space and a garage to store stuff becomes less important. This is the trend - more central and smaller units. Prediction 4: Lettings and estate agents Would you still go into a travel agents on the high street to book your holiday or would you book it yourself online? This is the case with lettings and estate agents, as it makes sense for people to go online and not visit a premises to be able to buy or rent a property. Most people now choose their properties on Rightmove or Zoopla (although we all love a cheeky peep at the lettings / estate agents window!). Although there is a huge resistance from people in the industry to this change as they believe people will still want to deal face to face. Older generations still may feel like they want to deal face to face, but the younger generations aren't really as fussy as online is more convenient. Rob B predicts that in 20 years times there will be very few lettings / estate agents on the high-street and online agents will take over through adapting and changing with modern consumer needs and requirements. Prediction 5: Increase in indirect property investment In 20 years time there will be a lot more indirect investment in property: crowdfunding, funds for residential property, funds for commercial property. There is already a lot of innovation in this sector e.g. crowdfunding wasn’t really around years ago but we are starting to see more of it now (although it’s extremely niche). This is going to be driven by technology and the fact that investors will need to have the knowledge, due to government changes in tax and legislation (prediction 1). Prediction 6: Mortgages - increased time frame Mortgages: Are we possibly going to see lifetime or even inter-generational mortgages in the UK? The government will need to find a way of making it possible for people to keep on affording property more expensive relative to their wages. The only way to do that is to increase the time frame - so the question is, will we see mortgages that will outlive us? One to watch! Wild Card Predictions! Rob D: Paperless property purchasing, maybe even further with block chain base technology to prove ownership instead of scribbling on a piece of paper and posting it off. The system may become more automated and conveyancing solicitors will be a thing of the past if they don’t radically change what they do. Rob B: Rightmove and Zoopla could turn into an agent themselves and compete with the likes of Purple Bricks who are growing in strength all the time. At some point if the likes of Purple Bricks gets too big and powerful, they might not need Rightmove or Zoopla and therefore become an agent! This is a wild prediction which Rob B says could (not will!) happen. Watch this space! Resource of the week Book: UNSCRIPTED: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship - MJ DeMarco Order on Amazon here. Join the conversation over in the forum Other suggestions? Join the conversation in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve got The Property Hub Summit coming up in Manchester and our quarterly webinar for magazine subscribers.

If you’re a subscriber to The Property Hub Magazine, you’ll gain access to our quarterly webinar - just for subscribers only and should receive an email very soon on how to gain access to the webinar. If you’re not a magazine subscriber - get in quick, you might make it in time to catch the upcoming webinar, but you’ll also have access to the digital back issues and recordings of all previous webinars. Visit http://thepropertyhub.net/magazine/

This week the Rob’s are taking their predictions even further… 20 years in fact!

Predicting what's going to happen next year or even next week is not easy, but predicting what's going to happen in 20 years time even more so! Spotting trends early will give you an idea of where things are going and how you can position yourself ahead of the curve.

Prediction 1: The buy-to-let market will be mainly for professional investors

The days of dipping your toe into buy-to-let with minimal effort or knowledge are pretty much gone e.g. the number of traffic to The Property Hub forum and podcast as dramatically increased, even more so since the changes by the government to tax and legislation - that’s because buy-to-let isn’t easy anymore and people need the knowledge. In 20 years time it's expected the buy-to-let market will look more professional, with fewer amateurs doing it for themselves. There are professional PRS schemes that are built just for pension companies right now and this is a new phenomenon. In many cities the first buildings are just going up e.g. in Belfast, London and Manchester and many more are being built. These blocks will never be sold and are just built for the pension companies, who will let them out to professionals. However it can be predicted that these services will be offered to individual investors as well, who will buy a unit before it’s built and will get long-term rental guarantees. There will still be a place for the independent landlord - only they must be more professional and offer a higher standard of service. This will be a gradual change but as predicted in 20 years time, this will be the landscape of the buy-to-let market.

Prediction 2: Purpose built flats with all services included

This includes your bills, internet, concierge, on site leisure facilities - all bundled in for one payment! No worries, just your rent to pay! This has already started to happen but It’s predicted this will become much more common, for the main factor of convenience.

Prediction 3: Continued demand for smaller, more central units

Again this is something that's already happening as people are prioritising location over space. Younger people specifically would rather live centrally than further out in the suburbs with lots of space. As more people are renting than owning, they tend to have less stuff than before, they’re much more mobile and the need for space and a garage to store stuff becomes less important. This is the trend - more central and smaller units.

Prediction 4: Lettings and estate agents

Would you still go into a travel agents on the high street to book your holiday or would you book it yourself online? This is the case with lettings and estate agents, as it makes sense for people to go online and not visit a premises to be able to buy or rent a property. Most people now choose their properties on Rightmove or Zoopla (although we all love a cheeky peep at the lettings / estate agents window!). Although there is a huge resistance from people in the industry to this change as they believe people will still want to deal face to face. Older generations still may feel like they want to deal face to face, but the younger generations aren't really as fussy as online is more convenient. Rob B predicts that in 20 years times there will be very few lettings / estate agents on the high-street and online agents will take over through adapting and changing with modern consumer needs and requirements.

Prediction 5: Increase in indirect property investment

In 20 years time there will be a lot more indirect investment in property: crowdfunding, funds for residential property, funds for commercial property. There is already a lot of innovation in this sector e.g. crowdfunding wasn’t really around years ago but we are starting to see more of it now (although it’s extremely niche). This is going to be driven by technology and the fact that investors will need to have the knowledge, due to government changes in tax and legislation (prediction 1).

Prediction 6: Mortgages - increased time frame

Mortgages: Are we possibly going to see lifetime or even inter-generational mortgages in the UK? The government will need to find a way of making it possible for people to keep on affording property more expensive relative to their wages. The only way to do that is to increase the time frame - so the question is, will we see mortgages that will outlive us? One to watch!

Wild Card Predictions!

Rob D: Paperless property purchasing, maybe even further with block chain base technology to prove ownership instead of scribbling on a piece of paper and posting it off. The system may become more automated and conveyancing solicitors will be a thing of the past if they don’t radically change what they do.

Rob B: Rightmove and Zoopla could turn into an agent themselves and compete with the likes of Purple Bricks who are growing in strength all the time. At some point if the likes of Purple Bricks gets too big and powerful, they might not need Rightmove or Zoopla and therefore become an agent! This is a wild prediction which Rob B says could (not will!) happen. Watch this space!

Resource of the week

Book: UNSCRIPTED: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship - MJ DeMarco

Order on Amazon here.

Join the conversation over in the forum

Other suggestions? Join the conversation in the forum.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1789 ASK102: Will the resale value of student accommodation hold up? PLUS: Does the 18 year property cycle apply across the UK? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11543 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...Will the resale value of student accommodation hold up? PLUS: Does the 18 year property cycle apply across the UK? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK102: Will the resale value of student accommodation hold up? PLUS: Does the 18 year property cycle apply across the UK? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Including more on the 18 year property cycle. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...Will the resale value of student accommodation hold up? PLUS: Does the 18 year property cycle apply across the UK? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob...Will the resale value of student accommodation hold up? PLUS: Does the 18 year property cycle apply across the UK?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 481 TPP231 5 unusual ways to find the perfect tenant http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11538 So this week we put out episode 100 of Ask Rob & Rob, which is a pretty cool number. If you haven't asked a question yet, then it's easy to do - jut call 013808 00035 or go to thepropertyhub.net/ask.  We are also expanding with Yellow and are reaching new cities all the time. Did you know we now cover all of the NorthWest, Yorkshire, Midlands and London? Because of this we need more tradespeople all the time, can you help or do you know someone who might want to be added to our little black book of awesome trades? If you do, click here to get in touch.  Now on to the topic in hand this week, unusual ways to find tenants. Most landlords will be aware of Rightmove and Zoopla as the big portals for Sales and Lettings and any agent worth their salt should be listed with both. If you self manage you should also be using an online service to list with these two main portals. Gumtree A major listing site for anyone with something to sell, but did you know you can also let property here. We tested gum tree out recently a got great results in some areas like York, but not others like London. It’s free to list and the paid version which we use is still very cheap. So why not try it for your area and see how you get on. Foreign tenant networks There are many areas of the UK where communities of foreign nationals live. Lincoln being a prime example of this. If you have a few properties in one of these areas then once you’ve let one you may find it easier to let them all. We have found that by treating these tenants well, they are quick to place other tenants from their network for you. This maybe through online portals they communicate through or word of mouth. Facebook groups Yes the world's biggest social media platform has it’s uses outside of endless cat videos and too many pics of other people's children you really don’t need to see quite as much as you do. But it can also be a great place to pick up tenants. There are many community Facebook groups and chances are your perspective tenants are checking them out.  Refer a friend So simple but it works, if you have a portfolio of properties in one area and one becomes free then ask your current tenants in your other properties to refer a friend. At Yellow we offer these tenants a £50 Amazon voucher to motivate them. Major local employers You should be only investing in areas with lots of major employers this helps tenant demand and increases the potential for capital growth. It’s one of the key fundamentals you should look for. So if you’ve made a conscious choice to invest in one of these areas then why not go straight to the source for tenants. If we have a number of properties in one block (which happens because investors who use RMP go on to use Yellow) we will contact major employers in the area and attempt to get on their bulletin boards or listed on their intranet. As nobody else seems to do this, you’d be surprised at the success rate. We’ve had success with airports and factories in the past. News story of the week: Liverpool handed boost for 2022 Commonwealth Games by being named UK's top sporting city Rob B loves this news story for obvious reasons. Check out the latest boost to Liverpool's seemingly never ending success story in recent years as a powerhouse of a city, you can read all about it here. Resource of the week Stands is a Fair AdBlocker that blocks ads, popups, malware, and trackers. It's fast, light, speeds up your browsing and saves you time. And if you agree to allow a few ads on participating websites, they can be sustainable while respecting your choice. Find out more here. Join the conversation over in the forum Other suggestions? Join the conversation in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP231 5 unusual ways to find the perfect tenant full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Some of the secrets of the Yellow team So this week we put out episode 100 of Ask Rob & Rob, which is a pretty cool number. If you haven't asked a question yet, then it's easy to do - jut call 013808 00035 or go to thepropertyhub.net/ask.  We are also expanding with Yellow and are reaching new cities all the time. Did you know we now cover all of the NorthWest, Yorkshire, Midlands and London? Because of this we need more tradespeople all the time, can you help or do you know someone who might want to be added to our little black book of awesome trades? If you do, click here to get in touch.  Now on to the topic in hand this week, unusual ways to find tenants. Most landlords will be aware of Rightmove and Zoopla as the big portals for Sales and Lettings and any agent worth their salt should be listed with both. If you self manage you should also be using an online service to list with these two main portals. Gumtree A major listing site for anyone with something to sell, but did you know you can also let property here. We tested gum tree out recently a got great results in some areas like York, but not others like London. It’s free to list and the paid version which we use is still very cheap. So why not try it for your area and see how you get on. Foreign tenant networks There are many areas of the UK where communities of foreign nationals live. Lincoln being a prime example of this. If you have a few properties in one of these areas then once you’ve let one you may find it easier to let them all. We have found that by treating these tenants well, they are quick to place other tenants from their network for you. This maybe through online portals they communicate through or word of mouth. Facebook groups Yes the world's biggest social media platform has it’s uses outside of endless cat videos and too many pics of other people's children you really don’t need to see quite as much as you do. But it can also be a great place to pick up tenants. There are many community Facebook groups and chances are your perspective tenants are checking them out.  Refer a friend So simple but it works, if you have a portfolio of properties in one area and one becomes free then ask your current tenants in your other properties to refer a friend. At Yellow we offer these tenants a £50 Amazon voucher to motivate them. Major local employers You should be only investing in areas with lots of major employers this helps tenant demand and increases the potential for capital growth. It’s one of the key fundamentals you should look for. So if you’ve made a conscious choice to invest in one of these areas then why not go straight to the source for tenants. If we have a number of properties in one block (which happens because investors who use RMP go on to use Yellow) we will contact major employers in the area and attempt to get on their bulletin boards or listed on their intranet. As nobody else seems to do this, you’d be surprised at the success rate. We’ve had success with airports and factories in the past. News story of the week: Liverpool handed boost for 2022 Commonwealth Games by being named UK's top sporting city Rob B loves this news story for obvious reasons. Check out the latest boost to Liverpool's seemingly never ending success story in recent years as a powerhouse of a city, you can read all about it here. Resource of the week Stands is a Fair AdBlocker that blocks ads, popups, malware, and trackers. It's fast, light, speeds up your browsing and saves you time. And if you agree to allow a few ads on participating websites, they can be sustainable while respecting your choice. Find out more here. Join the conversation over in the forum Other suggestions? Join the conversation in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. So this week we put out episode 100 of Ask Rob & Rob, which is a pretty cool number. If you haven't asked a question yet, then it's easy to do - jut call 013808 00035 or go to thepropertyhub.net/ask. 

We are also expanding with Yellow and are reaching new cities all the time. Did you know we now cover all of the NorthWest, Yorkshire, Midlands and London? Because of this we need more tradespeople all the time, can you help or do you know someone who might want to be added to our little black book of awesome trades? If you do, click here to get in touch. 

Now on to the topic in hand this week, unusual ways to find tenants. Most landlords will be aware of Rightmove and Zoopla as the big portals for Sales and Lettings and any agent worth their salt should be listed with both. If you self manage you should also be using an online service to list with these two main portals.

Gumtree

A major listing site for anyone with something to sell, but did you know you can also let property here. We tested gum tree out recently a got great results in some areas like York, but not others like London. It’s free to list and the paid version which we use is still very cheap. So why not try it for your area and see how you get on.

Foreign tenant networks

There are many areas of the UK where communities of foreign nationals live. Lincoln being a prime example of this. If you have a few properties in one of these areas then once you’ve let one you may find it easier to let them all. We have found that by treating these tenants well, they are quick to place other tenants from their network for you. This maybe through online portals they communicate through or word of mouth.

Facebook groups

Yes the world's biggest social media platform has it’s uses outside of endless cat videos and too many pics of other people's children you really don’t need to see quite as much as you do. But it can also be a great place to pick up tenants. There are many community Facebook groups and chances are your perspective tenants are checking them out. 

Refer a friend

So simple but it works, if you have a portfolio of properties in one area and one becomes free then ask your current tenants in your other properties to refer a friend. At Yellow we offer these tenants a £50 Amazon voucher to motivate them.

Major local employers

You should be only investing in areas with lots of major employers this helps tenant demand and increases the potential for capital growth. It’s one of the key fundamentals you should look for. So if you’ve made a conscious choice to invest in one of these areas then why not go straight to the source for tenants. If we have a number of properties in one block (which happens because investors who use RMP go on to use Yellow) we will contact major employers in the area and attempt to get on their bulletin boards or listed on their intranet. As nobody else seems to do this, you’d be surprised at the success rate. We’ve had success with airports and factories in the past.

News story of the week: Liverpool handed boost for 2022 Commonwealth Games by being named UK's top sporting city

Rob B loves this news story for obvious reasons. Check out the latest boost to Liverpool's seemingly never ending success story in recent years as a powerhouse of a city, you can read all about it here.

Resource of the week

Stands is a Fair AdBlocker that blocks ads, popups, malware, and trackers. It's fast, light, speeds up your browsing and saves you time. And if you agree to allow a few ads on participating websites, they can be sustainable while respecting your choice. Find out more here.

Join the conversation over in the forum

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]]> 1243 ASK101: How do I get JV finance for my project? PLUS: How does the long-term debt cycle relate to property? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11534 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Greg... ...asks Rob & Rob...How do I get JV finance for my project? PLUS: How does the long-term debt cycle relate to property? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK101: How do I get JV finance for my project? PLUS: How does the long-term debt cycle relate to property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two questions answered by Rob & Rob It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Greg... ...asks Rob & Rob...How do I get JV finance for my project? PLUS: How does the long-term debt cycle relate to property? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Greg...

...asks Rob & Rob...How do I get JV finance for my project? PLUS: How does the long-term debt cycle relate to property?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 677 TPP230 13 surprising facts about the UK rental market and a rant https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp230-13-surprising-facts-about-the-uk-rental-mar We've waited four years for Rob D to rant and this is the episode where it finally happens. This week's topic takes information from an official government publication 'The English Housing Survey' which you can find here. Here are some of the facts we look at in the report: Size & composition of rental sector 4.5m households are in PRS. That’s 20% of all households. Up from 12% in 2006 24% of private renters receive housing benefit, but only 5% had their full rent covered by HB 74% were working Ability to pay rent Households in the PRS spend 35% of their income on rent. 45% in London, 32% excluding London 71% found it “fairly” or “very” easy to pay their rent. Falls to 41% in London 9% of private renters had been in arrears in the last year, compared to 25% of social renters Mean weekly rent is £184 overall: £300 in London, £153 outside London. Slightly more expensive than the average mortgage payment 66% of private renters have no savings. Of the 1/3 who did, 41% of them were under £5,000. Scary! Length of tenancy and satisfaction   Average tenancy length 4.3 years   82% satisfied with accommodation. 10% dissatisfied, compared to 13% of social renters Of those who had repairs carried out in last 12 months, 18% were dissatisfied with how it was done. Compared to 22% of social renters Why last tenancy ended 73% because they wanted it to. 11% ended by landlord. Only 2% left because of rent increase Of those 11% ended by LL, 63% were because the landlord wanted to sell or use the property (but could be skewed) So these stats would indicate that private landlords are not doing too bad of a job in fact. But hang on a minute, another perspective came out recently which, on the face of it, looks very different which was reported in Guardian as "Landlords are turfing people out of their homes without reason - and it's completely legal" And here we have the fuel for Rob D's very first rant in four years. You'll have to listen to the podcast in full to listen to him go...  Resource of the week Thanks to Damien for this resource, which is a good one. It's another look at the private rental market and gives you even more data than we've discussed already. Check this one out here.  Join the conversation over in the forum Want to join in the ranting? Join the conversation in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP230 13 surprising facts about the UK rental market and a rant full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub For the first time in four years Rob D has a rant... We've waited four years for Rob D to rant and this is the episode where it finally happens. This week's topic takes information from an official government publication 'The English Housing Survey' which you can find here. Here are some of the facts we look at in the report: Size & composition of rental sector 4.5m households are in PRS. That’s 20% of all households. Up from 12% in 2006 24% of private renters receive housing benefit, but only 5% had their full rent covered by HB 74% were working Ability to pay rent Households in the PRS spend 35% of their income on rent. 45% in London, 32% excluding London 71% found it “fairly” or “very” easy to pay their rent. Falls to 41% in London 9% of private renters had been in arrears in the last year, compared to 25% of social renters Mean weekly rent is £184 overall: £300 in London, £153 outside London. Slightly more expensive than the average mortgage payment 66% of private renters have no savings. Of the 1/3 who did, 41% of them were under £5,000. Scary! Length of tenancy and satisfaction   Average tenancy length 4.3 years   82% satisfied with accommodation. 10% dissatisfied, compared to 13% of social renters Of those who had repairs carried out in last 12 months, 18% were dissatisfied with how it was done. Compared to 22% of social renters Why last tenancy ended 73% because they wanted it to. 11% ended by landlord. Only 2% left because of rent increase Of those 11% ended by LL, 63% were because the landlord wanted to sell or use the property (but could be skewed) So these stats would indicate that private landlords are not doing too bad of a job in fact. But hang on a minute, another perspective came out recently which, on the face of it, looks very different which was reported in Guardian as "Landlords are turfing people out of their homes without reason - and it's completely legal" And here we have the fuel for Rob D's very first rant in four years. You'll have to listen to the podcast in full to listen to him go...  Resource of the week Thanks to Damien for this resource, which is a good one. It's another look at the private rental market and gives you even more data than we've discussed already. Check this one out here.  Join the conversation over in the forum Want to join in the ranting? Join the conversation in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We've waited four years for Rob D to rant and this is the episode where it finally happens.

This week's topic takes information from an official government publication 'The English Housing Survey' which you can find here.

Here are some of the facts we look at in the report:

Size & composition of rental sector

  • 4.5m households are in PRS. That’s 20% of all households. Up from 12% in 2006
  • 24% of private renters receive housing benefit, but only 5% had their full rent covered by HB
  • 74% were working

Ability to pay rent

  • Households in the PRS spend 35% of their income on rent. 45% in London, 32% excluding London
  • 71% found it “fairly” or “very” easy to pay their rent. Falls to 41% in London
  • 9% of private renters had been in arrears in the last year, compared to 25% of social renters
  • Mean weekly rent is £184 overall: £300 in London, £153 outside London. Slightly more expensive than the average mortgage payment
  • 66% of private renters have no savings. Of the 1/3 who did, 41% of them were under £5,000. Scary!

Length of tenancy and satisfaction

 

  • Average tenancy length 4.3 years

 

  • 82% satisfied with accommodation. 10% dissatisfied, compared to 13% of social renters
  • Of those who had repairs carried out in last 12 months, 18% were dissatisfied with how it was done. Compared to 22% of social renters

Why last tenancy ended

  • 73% because they wanted it to. 11% ended by landlord. Only 2% left because of rent increase
  • Of those 11% ended by LL, 63% were because the landlord wanted to sell or use the property (but could be skewed)

So these stats would indicate that private landlords are not doing too bad of a job in fact.

But hang on a minute, another perspective came out recently which, on the face of it, looks very different which was reported in Guardian as "Landlords are turfing people out of their homes without reason - and it's completely legal" And here we have the fuel for Rob D's very first rant in four years. You'll have to listen to the podcast in full to listen to him go... 

Resource of the week

Thanks to Damien for this resource, which is a good one. It's another look at the private rental market and gives you even more data than we've discussed already. Check this one out here. 

Join the conversation over in the forum

Want to join in the ranting? Join the conversation in the forum.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1497 ASK100: Can I trust my mortgage broker? PLUS: How do I find an absent owner? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11524 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Russell... ...asks Rob & Rob...Can I trust my mortgage broker? PLUS: How do I find an absent owner? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK100: Can I trust my mortgage broker? PLUS: How do I find an absent owner? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Russell has two questions for Rob & Rob It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Russell... ...asks Rob & Rob...Can I trust my mortgage broker? PLUS: How do I find an absent owner? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Russell...

...asks Rob & Rob...Can I trust my mortgage broker? PLUS: How do I find an absent owner?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 531 TPP229 The mortgage shake-up you need to understand http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11507 It's Meetup night tonight, and we're hoping lots of you are headed to our free and friendly gatherings all across the UK and beyond. If you haven't yet booked your ticket you can find your nearest location here. Rob B is heading to the coast, and will be in Bournemouth saying hi to some local Hubbers there. Now, on to this week's episode which is all about a shake up in the mortgage market that may have just slipped under the radar. Now, some of you won't be affected by this at all but some of you really will so you wont want to miss the details. So, the Bank Of England has an arm called the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) that regulates lenders. They’ve brought in new rules that lenders must follow, to avoid the risky lending that contributed to the last crash. This is happening in two parts: Tougher rental cover tests, since January 2017 “Portfolio landlord” underwriting, from September 2017 So what are the rules on rental cover: The rent must cover at least 125% of the mortgage payment when the interest rate is at least 5.5% – but many lenders are using 145% Rule of thumb - each £100 of monthly rent will support £15,000 of borrowing So £500 rent = £75,000 borrowing. If it costs £100k, you’re fine. More than that, you’ll need a larger deposit = lower ROI However this doesn't apply to: - Mortgages for limited companies - Bridging lending - Commercial or semi-commercial property - Holiday lets - Any loans with a fixed term of five years or longer Effect: You won’t get as much leverage for lower-yielding properties   What about the forthcoming portfolio Landlord underwriting? So the definition of “portfolio landlord” is someone with 4 or more mortgaged properties Any properties in a Ltd Co also count towards the total Every lender can decide what they want to see, but PRA suggests they look at: - Property portfolio spreadsheet - Cashflow forecast spreadsheet - Income and expenditure spreadsheet - Business plan - Three months' bank statements - SA302s and tax overviews from HMRC - Tenancy agreements for all properties Basically you need to make a case for the new loan in the context of your entire “rental business”, not just the property you’re buying Effect: Slower applications because more for lender to look at More declines, because there’s more they could decide they don’t like (Doesn’t apply to Ltd Companies, but they have to do most of this anyway) So what does all of this mean? The rental cover tests means bigger deposits in London and a few other areas, but shouldn’t affect elsewhere Portfolio Landlord criteria will make for painful applications, but it’s hard to be annoyed about it because if you were going for a business loan they’d want to see all this stuff - and it is a business BUT it’s yet another measure that will deter amateur landlords...which could play into the wobble and mean opportunity for investors who are serious News story of the week: Research reveals extent of price drops by property agents in London 35% of London properties have had a price reduction since they were first marketed. Nationally, 77% of properties are selling below asking price. Wobble time? Maybe so. It certainly looks like a buyers market right now.  Resource of the week http://podsync.net/ is a simple and free service that lets you listen to any YouTube or Vimeo channels, playlists or user videos in podcast format. Join the conversation over in the forum Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP229 The mortgage shake-up you need to understand full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The changes that have just slipped under the radar for some investors It's Meetup night tonight, and we're hoping lots of you are headed to our free and friendly gatherings all across the UK and beyond. If you haven't yet booked your ticket you can find your nearest location here. Rob B is heading to the coast, and will be in Bournemouth saying hi to some local Hubbers there. Now, on to this week's episode which is all about a shake up in the mortgage market that may have just slipped under the radar. Now, some of you won't be affected by this at all but some of you really will so you wont want to miss the details. So, the Bank Of England has an arm called the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) that regulates lenders. They’ve brought in new rules that lenders must follow, to avoid the risky lending that contributed to the last crash. This is happening in two parts: Tougher rental cover tests, since January 2017 “Portfolio landlord” underwriting, from September 2017 So what are the rules on rental cover: The rent must cover at least 125% of the mortgage payment when the interest rate is at least 5.5% – but many lenders are using 145% Rule of thumb - each £100 of monthly rent will support £15,000 of borrowing So £500 rent = £75,000 borrowing. If it costs £100k, you’re fine. More than that, you’ll need a larger deposit = lower ROI However this doesn't apply to: - Mortgages for limited companies - Bridging lending - Commercial or semi-commercial property - Holiday lets - Any loans with a fixed term of five years or longer Effect: You won’t get as much leverage for lower-yielding properties   What about the forthcoming portfolio Landlord underwriting? So the definition of “portfolio landlord” is someone with 4 or more mortgaged properties Any properties in a Ltd Co also count towards the total Every lender can decide what they want to see, but PRA suggests they look at: - Property portfolio spreadsheet - Cashflow forecast spreadsheet - Income and expenditure spreadsheet - Business plan - Three months' bank statements - SA302s and tax overviews from HMRC - Tenancy agreements for all properties Basically you need to make a case for the new loan in the context of your entire “rental business”, not just the property you’re buying Effect: Slower applications because more for lender to look at More declines, because there’s more they could decide they don’t like (Doesn’t apply to Ltd Companies, but they have to do most of this anyway) So what does all of this mean? The rental cover tests means bigger deposits in London and a few other areas, but shouldn’t affect elsewhere Portfolio Landlord criteria will make for painful applications, but it’s hard to be annoyed about it because if you were going for a business loan they’d want to see all this stuff - and it is a business BUT it’s yet another measure that will deter amateur landlords...which could play into the wobble and mean opportunity for investors who are serious News story of the week: Research reveals extent of price drops by property agents in London 35% of London properties have had a price reduction since they were first marketed. Nationally, 77% of properties are selling below asking price. Wobble time? Maybe so. It certainly looks like a buyers market right now.  Resource of the week http://podsync.net/ is a simple and free service that lets you listen to any YouTube or Vimeo channels, playlists or user videos in podcast format. Join the conversation over in the forum Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's Meetup night tonight, and we're hoping lots of you are headed to our free and friendly gatherings all across the UK and beyond. If you haven't yet booked your ticket you can find your nearest location here. Rob B is heading to the coast, and will be in Bournemouth saying hi to some local Hubbers there.

Now, on to this week's episode which is all about a shake up in the mortgage market that may have just slipped under the radar. Now, some of you won't be affected by this at all but some of you really will so you wont want to miss the details.

So, the Bank Of England has an arm called the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) that regulates lenders. They’ve brought in new rules that lenders must follow, to avoid the risky lending that contributed to the last crash.

This is happening in two parts:

  • Tougher rental cover tests, since January 2017
  • “Portfolio landlord” underwriting, from September 2017

So what are the rules on rental cover:

  • The rent must cover at least 125% of the mortgage payment when the interest rate is at least 5.5% – but many lenders are using 145%
  • Rule of thumb - each £100 of monthly rent will support £15,000 of borrowing
    • So £500 rent = £75,000 borrowing. If it costs £100k, you’re fine. More than that, you’ll need a larger deposit = lower ROI
  • However this doesn't apply to:
    • - Mortgages for limited companies
    • - Bridging lending
    • - Commercial or semi-commercial property
    • - Holiday lets
    • - Any loans with a fixed term of five years or longer
  • Effect: You won’t get as much leverage for lower-yielding properties

 

What about the forthcoming portfolio Landlord underwriting?

  • So the definition of “portfolio landlord” is someone with 4 or more mortgaged properties
  • Any properties in a Ltd Co also count towards the total
  • Every lender can decide what they want to see, but PRA suggests they look at:
    • - Property portfolio spreadsheet
    • - Cashflow forecast spreadsheet
    • - Income and expenditure spreadsheet
    • - Business plan
    • - Three months' bank statements
    • - SA302s and tax overviews from HMRC
    • - Tenancy agreements for all properties
  • Basically you need to make a case for the new loan in the context of your entire “rental business”, not just the property you’re buying
  • Effect:
    • Slower applications because more for lender to look at
    • More declines, because there’s more they could decide they don’t like
  • (Doesn’t apply to Ltd Companies, but they have to do most of this anyway)

So what does all of this mean?

  • The rental cover tests means bigger deposits in London and a few other areas, but shouldn’t affect elsewhere
  • Portfolio Landlord criteria will make for painful applications, but it’s hard to be annoyed about it because if you were going for a business loan they’d want to see all this stuff - and it is a business
  • BUT it’s yet another measure that will deter amateur landlords...which could play into the wobble and mean opportunity for investors who are serious

News story of the week: Research reveals extent of price drops by property agents in London

35% of London properties have had a price reduction since they were first marketed.

Nationally, 77% of properties are selling below asking price.

Wobble time? Maybe so. It certainly looks like a buyers market right now. 

Resource of the week

http://podsync.net/ is a simple and free service that lets you listen to any YouTube or Vimeo channels, playlists or user videos in podcast format.

Join the conversation over in the forum

Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1568 ASK99: How can I flip properties remotely? PLUS: The costs of 10-year fixes http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11503 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Kush and Fez... ...ask Rob & Rob...How can I flip properties remotely? PLUS: The costs of 10-year fixes ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Aug 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK99: How can I flip properties remotely? PLUS: The costs of 10-year fixes full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Kush and Fez ask the questions, Rob and Rob provide the answers It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Kush and Fez... ...ask Rob & Rob...How can I flip properties remotely? PLUS: The costs of 10-year fixes ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Kush and Fez...

...ask Rob & Rob...How can I flip properties remotely? PLUS: The costs of 10-year fixes

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 578 TPP228 Tips to save and make you money http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11489 Next week will be a busy one - as well as our meetups which, as always, are happening on the first Thursday of the month (find your nearest location and register for your free place here) - our latest magazine will be hitting doorsteps at the end of the month.  If you haven't already done so, check out the information about the mag here... as well as a printed copy, for £5 a quarter you also get access to our webinars which are exclusively for magazine subscribers and immediate digital access to all back issues.   In this episode, we'll be giving you seven handy tips to put more money in your back pocket.  With ancestors in Yorkshire and Scotland, Rob D has definitely got a desire to save money in his genes, and Rob B is a self-confessed "value hunter"! We'll be discussing ways to limit your leasehold charges, how to get trade deals, making your education costs (such as books, magazines and Summits / courses) tax deductible, the importance of an annual portfolio audit which could make a huge difference to your costs even with a portfolio of one, and how to upgrade to First Class train travel for negligible additional cost. You could join LNPG for discounts on boilers, bathrooms, flooring etc - and don't forget you can claim 10% off the annual sign up fee if you quote "RD10". And take a look at moneysavingexpert.com's cheap energy club, which could save you a significant amount particularly for holiday lets or HMOs. None of our tips will take up too much of your time.  Simply knowing about them or signing up once in many cases, could result in significant savings.   News story of the week: 10 UK towns where property sales have risen and fallen the most Many studies look at prices, but this one looks at transaction volumes and shows nine out of ten of the biggest fallers to be in London and the SE with Brent falling a whopping 30%. And Retford in the East Midlands saw the biggest rise in 2016. Yet more evidence of money moving out of the capital to areas where there's more value.  Take a look at the story in full here. Resource of the week Back to our first money saving tip... and an easy way to ensure that a freeholder charges you no more than £40 for a consent to sub-let.  Here's a template letter for you to sign and send.   Join the conversation over in the forum What do you think of our money saving tips? Have you any more to add? Join the conversation in the forum.   If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP228 Tips to save and make you money full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob give you 7 handy hints to put more money in your back pocket Next week will be a busy one - as well as our meetups which, as always, are happening on the first Thursday of the month (find your nearest location and register for your free place here) - our latest magazine will be hitting doorsteps at the end of the month.  If you haven't already done so, check out the information about the mag here... as well as a printed copy, for £5 a quarter you also get access to our webinars which are exclusively for magazine subscribers and immediate digital access to all back issues.   In this episode, we'll be giving you seven handy tips to put more money in your back pocket.  With ancestors in Yorkshire and Scotland, Rob D has definitely got a desire to save money in his genes, and Rob B is a self-confessed "value hunter"! We'll be discussing ways to limit your leasehold charges, how to get trade deals, making your education costs (such as books, magazines and Summits / courses) tax deductible, the importance of an annual portfolio audit which could make a huge difference to your costs even with a portfolio of one, and how to upgrade to First Class train travel for negligible additional cost. You could join LNPG for discounts on boilers, bathrooms, flooring etc - and don't forget you can claim 10% off the annual sign up fee if you quote "RD10". And take a look at moneysavingexpert.com's cheap energy club, which could save you a significant amount particularly for holiday lets or HMOs. None of our tips will take up too much of your time.  Simply knowing about them or signing up once in many cases, could result in significant savings.   News story of the week: 10 UK towns where property sales have risen and fallen the most Many studies look at prices, but this one looks at transaction volumes and shows nine out of ten of the biggest fallers to be in London and the SE with Brent falling a whopping 30%. And Retford in the East Midlands saw the biggest rise in 2016. Yet more evidence of money moving out of the capital to areas where there's more value.  Take a look at the story in full here. Resource of the week Back to our first money saving tip... and an easy way to ensure that a freeholder charges you no more than £40 for a consent to sub-let.  Here's a template letter for you to sign and send.   Join the conversation over in the forum What do you think of our money saving tips? Have you any more to add? Join the conversation in the forum.   If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Next week will be a busy one - as well as our meetups which, as always, are happening on the first Thursday of the month (find your nearest location and register for your free place here) - our latest magazine will be hitting doorsteps at the end of the month.  If you haven't already done so, check out the information about the mag here... as well as a printed copy, for £5 a quarter you also get access to our webinars which are exclusively for magazine subscribers and immediate digital access to all back issues.

 

In this episode, we'll be giving you seven handy tips to put more money in your back pocket.  With ancestors in Yorkshire and Scotland, Rob D has definitely got a desire to save money in his genes, and Rob B is a self-confessed "value hunter"!

We'll be discussing ways to limit your leasehold charges, how to get trade deals, making your education costs (such as books, magazines and Summits / courses) tax deductible, the importance of an annual portfolio audit which could make a huge difference to your costs even with a portfolio of one, and how to upgrade to First Class train travel for negligible additional cost.

You could join LNPG for discounts on boilers, bathrooms, flooring etc - and don't forget you can claim 10% off the annual sign up fee if you quote "RD10".

And take a look at moneysavingexpert.com's cheap energy club, which could save you a significant amount particularly for holiday lets or HMOs.

None of our tips will take up too much of your time.  Simply knowing about them or signing up once in many cases, could result in significant savings.

 

News story of the week: 10 UK towns where property sales have risen and fallen the most

Many studies look at prices, but this one looks at transaction volumes and shows nine out of ten of the biggest fallers to be in London and the SE with Brent falling a whopping 30%. And Retford in the East Midlands saw the biggest rise in 2016. Yet more evidence of money moving out of the capital to areas where there's more value.  Take a look at the story in full here.

Resource of the week

Back to our first money saving tip... and an easy way to ensure that a freeholder charges you no more than £40 for a consent to sub-let.  Here's a template letter for you to sign and send.

 

Join the conversation over in the forum

What do you think of our money saving tips? Have you any more to add? Join the conversation in the forum.

 

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1325 ASK098: How should I prepare for the mid-cycle wobble? PLUS: Will this cycle be longer or shorter than usual? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11482 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Dave and Pete... ...ask Rob & Rob...How should I prepare for the mid-cycle wobble? PLUS: Will this cycle be longer or shorter than usual? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK098: How should I prepare for the mid-cycle wobble? PLUS: Will this cycle be longer or shorter than usual? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week, two listeners ask Rob & Rob about the property cycle It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Dave and Pete... ...ask Rob & Rob...How should I prepare for the mid-cycle wobble? PLUS: Will this cycle be longer or shorter than usual? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Dave and Pete...

...ask Rob & Rob...How should I prepare for the mid-cycle wobble? PLUS: Will this cycle be longer or shorter than usual?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 458 TPP227 How to build a high-value property network http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11460 In this episode, we're looking at how to build high-value networks.  We'll be suggesting ways to avoid the mistakes that we see all too frequently, helping you to build a network that will rocket your success. The problem is that the people you really want to connect with are busy, and already have their own network - so they’re not motivated to get to know you. What do you do? We talked about the basics in Episode 133, and now we delve deeper into seven areas, from making contact little and often, to sharing what you are learning (a great way to do this is to start a progress journal on the forum - check them out here), and using your network to grow your network. Everything we talk about also applies to life outside property... perhaps you are looking to network in a business context, or make contacts relating to interests outside of work?   Our new online course... Don't forget to check out our new, totally free course: Which Strategy Is Right For You?. If you're yet to discover all of our free training content then you're missing out - you can find it all here .   News story of the week: Property industry leaders announce 'game-changing' breakthrough in bid to reduce risks of commercial property lending boom and bust This grabbed our attention because, even though about commercial property, it's interesting that senior people in the industry are taking note of the 18-year property cycle. The article looks at a new way of measuring real estate values that may help smooth the market’s notorious cycles of boom and bust.  Take a look at the story in full here.   Resource of the week Rob B's new purchase is the Amazon Echo and he's having fun asking Alexa to play music, provide information, predict the weather and even tell jokes! Who would have realised he was such a Spice Girls fan too...   Join the conversation over in the forum Have you been able to develop a high-value network, and what have you learned along the way? Join the conversation on the forum.   If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP227 How to build a high-value property network full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob provide advice on how to build high-value networks In this episode, we're looking at how to build high-value networks.  We'll be suggesting ways to avoid the mistakes that we see all too frequently, helping you to build a network that will rocket your success. The problem is that the people you really want to connect with are busy, and already have their own network - so they’re not motivated to get to know you. What do you do? We talked about the basics in Episode 133, and now we delve deeper into seven areas, from making contact little and often, to sharing what you are learning (a great way to do this is to start a progress journal on the forum - check them out here), and using your network to grow your network. Everything we talk about also applies to life outside property... perhaps you are looking to network in a business context, or make contacts relating to interests outside of work?   Our new online course... Don't forget to check out our new, totally free course: Which Strategy Is Right For You?. If you're yet to discover all of our free training content then you're missing out - you can find it all here .   News story of the week: Property industry leaders announce 'game-changing' breakthrough in bid to reduce risks of commercial property lending boom and bust This grabbed our attention because, even though about commercial property, it's interesting that senior people in the industry are taking note of the 18-year property cycle. The article looks at a new way of measuring real estate values that may help smooth the market’s notorious cycles of boom and bust.  Take a look at the story in full here.   Resource of the week Rob B's new purchase is the Amazon Echo and he's having fun asking Alexa to play music, provide information, predict the weather and even tell jokes! Who would have realised he was such a Spice Girls fan too...   Join the conversation over in the forum Have you been able to develop a high-value network, and what have you learned along the way? Join the conversation on the forum.   If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this episode, we're looking at how to build high-value networks.  We'll be suggesting ways to avoid the mistakes that we see all too frequently, helping you to build a network that will rocket your success.

The problem is that the people you really want to connect with are busy, and already have their own network - so they’re not motivated to get to know you. What do you do?

We talked about the basics in Episode 133, and now we delve deeper into seven areas, from making contact little and often, to sharing what you are learning (a great way to do this is to start a progress journal on the forum - check them out here), and using your network to grow your network.

Everything we talk about also applies to life outside property... perhaps you are looking to network in a business context, or make contacts relating to interests outside of work?

 

Our new online course...

Don't forget to check out our new, totally free course: Which Strategy Is Right For You?. If you're yet to discover all of our free training content then you're missing out - you can find it all here .

 

News story of the week: Property industry leaders announce 'game-changing' breakthrough in bid to reduce risks of commercial property lending boom and bust

This grabbed our attention because, even though about commercial property, it's interesting that senior people in the industry are taking note of the 18-year property cycle. The article looks at a new way of measuring real estate values that may help smooth the market’s notorious cycles of boom and bust.  Take a look at the story in full here.

 

Resource of the week

Rob B's new purchase is the Amazon Echo and he's having fun asking Alexa to play music, provide information, predict the weather and even tell jokes! Who would have realised he was such a Spice Girls fan too...

 

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]]> 1741 ASK97: Where in Manchester should I be looking to buy? PLUS: How can I release more equity from my home? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11457 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...Where in Manchester should I be looking to buy? PLUS: How can I release more equity from my home? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK97: Where in Manchester should I be looking to buy? PLUS: How can I release more equity from my home? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two listeners ask the questions... Rob & Rob provide the answers! It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...Where in Manchester should I be looking to buy? PLUS: How can I release more equity from my home? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob...Where in Manchester should I be looking to buy? PLUS: How can I release more equity from my home?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 610 TPP226 The recipe for successful joint ventures http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11443 This week we are excited to bring you a brad new, totally free course called 'Which Strategy Is Right For You?'. If you're yet to discover all of our free training content then you're missing out - you can find it all here (including the brand new course). In this week's episode we're talking about joint ventures for the first time in three years. They’re still a hot topic in property so we wanted to revisit and go into more detail. It’s the cover story in the next magazine...more on that later What is a joint venture? Often one person with skills/knowledge and one with money, but by no means always. Why do it? Generally you would embark on a JV to access skills/resources that you don’t have, e.g. You have the skills to do a flip, and JV with someone who has cash You’re a builder looking for a project, and partner with a local investor who has access to deals You JV with someone who owns land for a development project What types of JV are there? Profit share: At the end of the project, you split any profit in pre-agreed shares Fixed interest: The partner putting in the money gets an agreed rate of interest, whatever the success of the project Which is best depends on who’s putting in what, the sophistication of the investor, etc In the podcast The Robs take a look at why you might not want to joint venture, when could it be property investment disaster, and when is it just not worth the hassle. But if if it is for you then we also discuss how to find a good JV partner. News story of the week: More buy to let lending in UK going to limited companies Limited company is now the dominant model in investment with over half of BTL lending by value now going to limited companies. Take a look at the story in full here.  Join the conversation over in the forum Have you had a good or bad JV experience, and what have you learned along the way? Join the conversation on the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP226 The recipe for successful joint ventures full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What to be aware of when considering a JV. This week we are excited to bring you a brad new, totally free course called 'Which Strategy Is Right For You?'. If you're yet to discover all of our free training content then you're missing out - you can find it all here (including the brand new course). In this week's episode we're talking about joint ventures for the first time in three years. They’re still a hot topic in property so we wanted to revisit and go into more detail. It’s the cover story in the next magazine...more on that later What is a joint venture? Often one person with skills/knowledge and one with money, but by no means always. Why do it? Generally you would embark on a JV to access skills/resources that you don’t have, e.g. You have the skills to do a flip, and JV with someone who has cash You’re a builder looking for a project, and partner with a local investor who has access to deals You JV with someone who owns land for a development project What types of JV are there? Profit share: At the end of the project, you split any profit in pre-agreed shares Fixed interest: The partner putting in the money gets an agreed rate of interest, whatever the success of the project Which is best depends on who’s putting in what, the sophistication of the investor, etc In the podcast The Robs take a look at why you might not want to joint venture, when could it be property investment disaster, and when is it just not worth the hassle. But if if it is for you then we also discuss how to find a good JV partner. News story of the week: More buy to let lending in UK going to limited companies Limited company is now the dominant model in investment with over half of BTL lending by value now going to limited companies. Take a look at the story in full here.  Join the conversation over in the forum Have you had a good or bad JV experience, and what have you learned along the way? Join the conversation on the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we are excited to bring you a brad new, totally free course called 'Which Strategy Is Right For You?'. If you're yet to discover all of our free training content then you're missing out - you can find it all here (including the brand new course).

In this week's episode we're talking about joint ventures for the first time in three years.

They’re still a hot topic in property so we wanted to revisit and go into more detail. It’s the cover story in the next magazine...more on that later

What is a joint venture?

Often one person with skills/knowledge and one with money, but by no means always.

Why do it?

Generally you would embark on a JV to access skills/resources that you don’t have, e.g.

  • You have the skills to do a flip, and JV with someone who has cash
  • You’re a builder looking for a project, and partner with a local investor who has access to deals
  • You JV with someone who owns land for a development project

What types of JV are there?

  • Profit share: At the end of the project, you split any profit in pre-agreed shares
  • Fixed interest: The partner putting in the money gets an agreed rate of interest, whatever the success of the project
  • Which is best depends on who’s putting in what, the sophistication of the investor, etc

In the podcast The Robs take a look at why you might not want to joint venture, when could it be property investment disaster, and when is it just not worth the hassle.

But if if it is for you then we also discuss how to find a good JV partner.

News story of the week: More buy to let lending in UK going to limited companies

Limited company is now the dominant model in investment with over half of BTL lending by value now going to limited companies. Take a look at the story in full here. 

Join the conversation over in the forum

Have you had a good or bad JV experience, and what have you learned along the way? Join the conversation on the forum.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1428 ASK096: What is the future of the serviced accommodation sector? PLUS: Should I be worried about right-to-buy for private tenants? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11436 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Justine and Peter... ...ask Rob & Rob...What is the future of the serviced accommodation sector? PLUS: Should I be worried about right-to-buy for private tenants? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK096: What is the future of the serviced accommodation sector? PLUS: Should I be worried about right-to-buy for private tenants? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Listeners Justine and Peter ask the questions and Rob & Rob respond It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Justine and Peter... ...ask Rob & Rob...What is the future of the serviced accommodation sector? PLUS: Should I be worried about right-to-buy for private tenants? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Justine and Peter...

...ask Rob & Rob...What is the future of the serviced accommodation sector? PLUS: Should I be worried about right-to-buy for private tenants?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 565 TPP225: How do successful investors think? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11408 We recently spent a whole day talking property with a couple of hundred people who attended our Discovery Day. Time and time again we are reminded that people don't know much - or even anything - about our other businesses, RMP Property and Yellow Lettings, and it was great to meet and share information with many of you. Watch this space for future Discovery Day dates... This week we're looking at mindset, and how biases can lead you down a certain path which could result in decisions which are not optimal for your property investments.  We discuss how to be aware of these biases, backed up with plenty of examples, and provide very actionable ways to fix them. We'd encourage you to pair this episode with our previous podcast on mindset.  We know that mindset can make a huge difference to your success as an investor... but listening to a podcast once isn't enough! These are things you have to work on constantly. News story of the week: Google's huge London property empire is starting to take shape Google is moving into a number of new properties in the area behind King's Cross - you can have a look here at the buildings which contain a basketball court, swimming pool, 300m rooftop walkway and a floating staircase. Resource of the week A highly recommended read, which nicely ties in with this episode is Tony Robbins' latest book: Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom Join the conversation over in the forum What do you make of Rob & Rob's musings on mindset? Head over to the forum to discuss in more detail here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP225: How do successful investors think? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob discuss the importance of mindset We recently spent a whole day talking property with a couple of hundred people who attended our Discovery Day. Time and time again we are reminded that people don't know much - or even anything - about our other businesses, RMP Property and Yellow Lettings, and it was great to meet and share information with many of you. Watch this space for future Discovery Day dates... This week we're looking at mindset, and how biases can lead you down a certain path which could result in decisions which are not optimal for your property investments.  We discuss how to be aware of these biases, backed up with plenty of examples, and provide very actionable ways to fix them. We'd encourage you to pair this episode with our previous podcast on mindset.  We know that mindset can make a huge difference to your success as an investor... but listening to a podcast once isn't enough! These are things you have to work on constantly. News story of the week: Google's huge London property empire is starting to take shape Google is moving into a number of new properties in the area behind King's Cross - you can have a look here at the buildings which contain a basketball court, swimming pool, 300m rooftop walkway and a floating staircase. Resource of the week A highly recommended read, which nicely ties in with this episode is Tony Robbins' latest book: Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom Join the conversation over in the forum What do you make of Rob & Rob's musings on mindset? Head over to the forum to discuss in more detail here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We recently spent a whole day talking property with a couple of hundred people who attended our Discovery Day. Time and time again we are reminded that people don't know much - or even anything - about our other businesses, RMP Property and Yellow Lettings, and it was great to meet and share information with many of you. Watch this space for future Discovery Day dates...

This week we're looking at mindset, and how biases can lead you down a certain path which could result in decisions which are not optimal for your property investments.  We discuss how to be aware of these biases, backed up with plenty of examples, and provide very actionable ways to fix them.

We'd encourage you to pair this episode with our previous podcast on mindset. 

We know that mindset can make a huge difference to your success as an investor... but listening to a podcast once isn't enough! These are things you have to work on constantly.

News story of the week: Google's huge London property empire is starting to take shape

Google is moving into a number of new properties in the area behind King's Cross - you can have a look here at the buildings which contain a basketball court, swimming pool, 300m rooftop walkway and a floating staircase.

Resource of the week

A highly recommended read, which nicely ties in with this episode is Tony Robbins' latest book: Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom

Join the conversation over in the forum

What do you make of Rob & Rob's musings on mindset? Head over to the forum to discuss in more detail here.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1623 ASK95: What are the advantages of being a cash buyer? PLUS: How do I finance a flip? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask95 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Sam and Barnaby... ...ask Rob & Rob...What are the advantages of being a cash buyer? PLUS: How do I finance a flip? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Jul 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK95: What are the advantages of being a cash buyer? PLUS: How do I finance a flip? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob answer questions from listeners Sam and Barnaby It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Sam and Barnaby... ...ask Rob & Rob...What are the advantages of being a cash buyer? PLUS: How do I finance a flip? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Sam and Barnaby...

...ask Rob & Rob...What are the advantages of being a cash buyer? PLUS: How do I finance a flip?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 503 TPP224: Back to the future: how to predict future property prices http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11273 This week we have been busy putting the finishing touches to the next issue of The Property Hub Magazine, which is looking fantastic. We've also been planning the details for the new and improved Property Hub Summits which we will give you more details on very soon. The topic this week is how to predict future property prices and we've used lots of historical data in order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK.  If you'd like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year Property Cycle - and we are working on the belief that the last cycle started after the crash in 1989 and ran for (would you believe it) 18 years to 2007. We looked at London vs the Northwest and Yorkshire & Humberside (The modern day Northern Powerhouse).  We made some surprising discoveries and if you listen to the podcast in full, you will be able to hear our take on what is likely to happen next and most importantly, how you should prepare and protect your investments for the next few years. News story of the week: Britain's top seaside property hotspot revealed Broadstairs in Kent has been identified as Britain's top seaside property hotspot in 2017,  you can find out more about the top seaside investment locations here. Resource of the week LiveYield was suggested from one of our listeners (sorry, we don't have your name to hand!), and this takes data from Zoopla and uses it to tell you how different areas are performing. One note though - it is automated, so use with some caution. Join the conversation over in the forum What do you make of Rob & Rob's findings? Head over to the forum to discuss in more detail here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP224: Back to the future: how to predict future property prices full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Back to the future with Rob & Rob This week we have been busy putting the finishing touches to the next issue of The Property Hub Magazine, which is looking fantastic. We've also been planning the details for the new and improved Property Hub Summits which we will give you more details on very soon. The topic this week is how to predict future property prices and we've used lots of historical data in order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK.  If you'd like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year Property Cycle - and we are working on the belief that the last cycle started after the crash in 1989 and ran for (would you believe it) 18 years to 2007. We looked at London vs the Northwest and Yorkshire & Humberside (The modern day Northern Powerhouse).  We made some surprising discoveries and if you listen to the podcast in full, you will be able to hear our take on what is likely to happen next and most importantly, how you should prepare and protect your investments for the next few years. News story of the week: Britain's top seaside property hotspot revealed Broadstairs in Kent has been identified as Britain's top seaside property hotspot in 2017,  you can find out more about the top seaside investment locations here. Resource of the week LiveYield was suggested from one of our listeners (sorry, we don't have your name to hand!), and this takes data from Zoopla and uses it to tell you how different areas are performing. One note though - it is automated, so use with some caution. Join the conversation over in the forum What do you make of Rob & Rob's findings? Head over to the forum to discuss in more detail here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we have been busy putting the finishing touches to the next issue of The Property Hub Magazine, which is looking fantastic. We've also been planning the details for the new and improved Property Hub Summits which we will give you more details on very soon.

The topic this week is how to predict future property prices and we've used lots of historical data in order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK. 

If you'd like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year Property Cycle - and we are working on the belief that the last cycle started after the crash in 1989 and ran for (would you believe it) 18 years to 2007. We looked at London vs the Northwest and Yorkshire & Humberside (The modern day Northern Powerhouse). 

We made some surprising discoveries and if you listen to the podcast in full, you will be able to hear our take on what is likely to happen next and most importantly, how you should prepare and protect your investments for the next few years.

News story of the week: Britain's top seaside property hotspot revealed

Broadstairs in Kent has been identified as Britain's top seaside property hotspot in 2017,  you can find out more about the top seaside investment locations here.

Resource of the week

LiveYield was suggested from one of our listeners (sorry, we don't have your name to hand!), and this takes data from Zoopla and uses it to tell you how different areas are performing. One note though - it is automated, so use with some caution.

Join the conversation over in the forum

What do you make of Rob & Rob's findings? Head over to the forum to discuss in more detail here.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1383 ASK94: How can I protect myself when buying off-plan? PLUS: Why is tax not included in deal assessment calculations? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11236 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Noel and Tory... ...ask Rob & Rob...How can I protect myself when buying off-plan? PLUS: Why is tax not included in deal assessment calculations? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK94: How can I protect myself when buying off-plan? PLUS: Why is tax not included in deal assessment calculations? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Noel & Tory ask the questions this week, Rob & Rob provide the answers! It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Noel and Tory... ...ask Rob & Rob...How can I protect myself when buying off-plan? PLUS: Why is tax not included in deal assessment calculations? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Noel and Tory...

...ask Rob & Rob...How can I protect myself when buying off-plan? PLUS: Why is tax not included in deal assessment calculations?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

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The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

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]]> 546 TPP223: What is happening to the London property market http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11220 This week we're focussing on a topic discussed regularly - what's happening to the London property market? So, what's happened over the last 8 years? London prices have grown 80% over 8 years (since 2009) Every price band has increased by roughly the same percentage...BUT timing differs Top 30% recovered from 2009-2012. Driven by overseas buyers and domestic residents who didn’t need mortgages or could get them more easily Lower sectors only grew strongly from 2013 onwards. Driven by ripple effect, confidence, access to finance (This is why it’s best to own prime assets. They grow first and further - because growth is a % of a larger number)   What’s happening now? On average, 5% annual growth makes it one of the 5 slowest growing cities in the UK Many of those who are selling are moving out of the capital. “Almost half the agents in London surveyed by LonRes say that 10 per cent or more of their vendor clients intend to quit the capital once they sell their property” Rents are falling. “New tenants in the capital typically paying almost £100 a month less than their counterparts a year ago, according to Your Move”. Transactions are very low, and at an all-time low in 3 boroughs.   What have we learned from the London property market? Just because an area has performed best doesn’t mean it will continue to! This is why we’ve said to avoid London for the last few years - poor yields AND low growth Prime assets are more volatile - both grow and fall first and fastest. You can either use this to your advantage or stay out of the way! When you tax something you get less of it. SDLT has had a major effect on London transactions Property isn’t immune to market forces. Rents and prices can’t grow ahead of incomes forever. Affordability in London is ridiculously stretched, so if it stagnates (real terms fall) and we see wage growth, affordability can come under control without a major correction Want to take a further look at all the data? We got a lot of our information from the following links: This Hometrack study  that splits London property into deciles by price  This report  on how London vendors are leaving the Capital. This article in The Guardian that talks about rents falling in London.  This article which discusses transaction volumes in London.   News story of the week: New BTL mortgage options for ex-pats. We've heard quite a bit about Vida in the past few weeks, and their proposition seems to be pretty good. If you're an ex-pat investor, you may want to check them out. Read more here. Resource of the week Make your clipboard work harder! This keeps your clipboard history which is a huge time saver. Check out Jumpcut for Mac, Clipboard History 2 for Chrome, or this option for Windows.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP223: What is happening to the London property market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We have all the data and dig deep into what's happening in the London property market This week we're focussing on a topic discussed regularly - what's happening to the London property market? So, what's happened over the last 8 years? London prices have grown 80% over 8 years (since 2009) Every price band has increased by roughly the same percentage...BUT timing differs Top 30% recovered from 2009-2012. Driven by overseas buyers and domestic residents who didn’t need mortgages or could get them more easily Lower sectors only grew strongly from 2013 onwards. Driven by ripple effect, confidence, access to finance (This is why it’s best to own prime assets. They grow first and further - because growth is a % of a larger number)   What’s happening now? On average, 5% annual growth makes it one of the 5 slowest growing cities in the UK Many of those who are selling are moving out of the capital. “Almost half the agents in London surveyed by LonRes say that 10 per cent or more of their vendor clients intend to quit the capital once they sell their property” Rents are falling. “New tenants in the capital typically paying almost £100 a month less than their counterparts a year ago, according to Your Move”. Transactions are very low, and at an all-time low in 3 boroughs.   What have we learned from the London property market? Just because an area has performed best doesn’t mean it will continue to! This is why we’ve said to avoid London for the last few years - poor yields AND low growth Prime assets are more volatile - both grow and fall first and fastest. You can either use this to your advantage or stay out of the way! When you tax something you get less of it. SDLT has had a major effect on London transactions Property isn’t immune to market forces. Rents and prices can’t grow ahead of incomes forever. Affordability in London is ridiculously stretched, so if it stagnates (real terms fall) and we see wage growth, affordability can come under control without a major correction Want to take a further look at all the data? We got a lot of our information from the following links: This Hometrack study  that splits London property into deciles by price  This report  on how London vendors are leaving the Capital. This article in The Guardian that talks about rents falling in London.  This article which discusses transaction volumes in London.   News story of the week: New BTL mortgage options for ex-pats. We've heard quite a bit about Vida in the past few weeks, and their proposition seems to be pretty good. If you're an ex-pat investor, you may want to check them out. Read more here. Resource of the week Make your clipboard work harder! This keeps your clipboard history which is a huge time saver. Check out Jumpcut for Mac, Clipboard History 2 for Chrome, or this option for Windows.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we're focussing on a topic discussed regularly - what's happening to the London property market?

So, what's happened over the last 8 years?

  • London prices have grown 80% over 8 years (since 2009)
  • Every price band has increased by roughly the same percentage...BUT timing differs
  • Top 30% recovered from 2009-2012. Driven by overseas buyers and domestic residents who didn’t need mortgages or could get them more easily
  • Lower sectors only grew strongly from 2013 onwards. Driven by ripple effect, confidence, access to finance
  • (This is why it’s best to own prime assets. They grow first and further - because growth is a % of a larger number)

 

What’s happening now?

  • On average, 5% annual growth makes it one of the 5 slowest growing cities in the UK
  • Many of those who are selling are moving out of the capital. “Almost half the agents in London surveyed by LonRes say that 10 per cent or more of their vendor clients intend to quit the capital once they sell their property”
  • Rents are falling. “New tenants in the capital typically paying almost £100 a month less than their counterparts a year ago, according to Your Move”.
  • Transactions are very low, and at an all-time low in 3 boroughs.

 

What have we learned from the London property market?

  • Just because an area has performed best doesn’t mean it will continue to! This is why we’ve said to avoid London for the last few years - poor yields AND low growth
  • Prime assets are more volatile - both grow and fall first and fastest. You can either use this to your advantage or stay out of the way!
  • When you tax something you get less of it. SDLT has had a major effect on London transactions
  • Property isn’t immune to market forces. Rents and prices can’t grow ahead of incomes forever. Affordability in London is ridiculously stretched, so if it stagnates (real terms fall) and we see wage growth, affordability can come under control without a major correction

Want to take a further look at all the data? We got a lot of our information from the following links:

 

News story of the week: New BTL mortgage options for ex-pats.

We've heard quite a bit about Vida in the past few weeks, and their proposition seems to be pretty good. If you're an ex-pat investor, you may want to check them out. Read more here.

Resource of the week

Make your clipboard work harder! This keeps your clipboard history which is a huge time saver. Check out Jumpcut for Mac, Clipboard History 2 for Chrome, or this option for Windows. 

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]]> 1294 ASK93: Should I invest £100k in London or elsewhere? PLUS: Can I challenge these letting agency fees? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11211 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Alex and Neil... ...ask Rob & Rob...Should I invest £100k in London or elsewhere? PLUS: Can I challenge these letting agency fees? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK93: Should I invest £100k in London or elsewhere? PLUS: Can I challenge these letting agency fees? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two more question and answers from Rob & Rob It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Alex and Neil... ...ask Rob & Rob...Should I invest £100k in London or elsewhere? PLUS: Can I challenge these letting agency fees? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Alex and Neil...

...ask Rob & Rob...Should I invest £100k in London or elsewhere? PLUS: Can I challenge these letting agency fees?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

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NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

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]]> 543 TPP222: Election Special http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11149 So we're pretty sure we're not breaking news here,  but there was an election last week. The results have been interesting to say the least, but what does it all mean from an investment perspective?  Listen to this week's podcast in full to get the low down from Rob & Rob on what this new parliament means for you.  Resource of the week Insight Timer is the top rated free meditation app on android and iOS stores.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP222: Election Special full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The low down on last week's election result So we're pretty sure we're not breaking news here,  but there was an election last week. The results have been interesting to say the least, but what does it all mean from an investment perspective?  Listen to this week's podcast in full to get the low down from Rob & Rob on what this new parliament means for you.  Resource of the week Insight Timer is the top rated free meditation app on android and iOS stores.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. So we're pretty sure we're not breaking news here,  but there was an election last week. The results have been interesting to say the least, but what does it all mean from an investment perspective? 

Listen to this week's podcast in full to get the low down from Rob & Rob on what this new parliament means for you. 

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]]> 885 ASK92: How does Birmingham rate as an investment location? PLUS: How do I find a property mentor? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11143 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...How does Birmingham rate as an investment location? PLUS: How do I find a property mentor? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK92: How does Birmingham rate as an investment location? PLUS: How do I find a property mentor? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Rob's talk all about Birmingham in this episode of ASK Rob & Rob It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...How does Birmingham rate as an investment location? PLUS: How do I find a property mentor? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob...How does Birmingham rate as an investment location? PLUS: How do I find a property mentor?

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Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

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Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

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]]> 498 TPP221: Are we on the verge of the next property crash? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11104 Don't blame us for the ever so slightly sensationalist title this week, blame Moneyweek who covered this recently (thanks to James Watters for the heads-up on this one).  Rather dramatically Moneyweek say: “Like a vast pyramid scheme, the UK housing market has been defying the reality of low wage growth and productivity, worsening affordability"  and.. “When a rocket runs out of fuel it continues to rise before plunging earthwards. This is where we seem to be now." Goodness!  Listen in full to get Rob & Rob's take on this one - do you think the Moneyweek argument could be flawed at all? Surely not?!  Resource of the week The Great Suspender (yes, we love the name too) is a Chrome add-on which automatically suspends unused tabs to free up system resources. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP221: Are we on the verge of the next property crash? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Dramatic stuff! Don't blame us for the ever so slightly sensationalist title this week, blame Moneyweek who covered this recently (thanks to James Watters for the heads-up on this one).  Rather dramatically Moneyweek say: “Like a vast pyramid scheme, the UK housing market has been defying the reality of low wage growth and productivity, worsening affordability"  and.. “When a rocket runs out of fuel it continues to rise before plunging earthwards. This is where we seem to be now." Goodness!  Listen in full to get Rob & Rob's take on this one - do you think the Moneyweek argument could be flawed at all? Surely not?!  Resource of the week The Great Suspender (yes, we love the name too) is a Chrome add-on which automatically suspends unused tabs to free up system resources. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Don't blame us for the ever so slightly sensationalist title this week, blame Moneyweek who covered this recently (thanks to James Watters for the heads-up on this one). 

Rather dramatically Moneyweek say:

“Like a vast pyramid scheme, the UK housing market has been defying the reality of low wage growth and productivity, worsening affordability" 

and..

“When a rocket runs out of fuel it continues to rise before plunging earthwards. This is where we seem to be now."

Goodness! 

Listen in full to get Rob & Rob's take on this one - do you think the Moneyweek argument could be flawed at all? Surely not?! 

Resource of the week

The Great Suspender (yes, we love the name too) is a Chrome add-on which automatically suspends unused tabs to free up system resources.

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]]> 1344 ASK91: Should I take the guaranteed rent? PLUS: Is there a limit on how much interest you can claim? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11101 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob... Should I take the guaranteed rent? PLUS: Is there a limit on how much interest you can claim? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK91: Should I take the guaranteed rent? PLUS: Is there a limit on how much interest you can claim? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob and Rob give their take on these FAQs It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob... Should I take the guaranteed rent? PLUS: Is there a limit on how much interest you can claim? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob... Should I take the guaranteed rent? PLUS: Is there a limit on how much interest you can claim?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

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]]> 412 TPP220: What should property investors do about the election http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11096 This week we get political on The Podcast and launch a brand new course over on The Property Hub! Exciting times.  We've read the housing issues in the manifestos so that you don't have to. Find out what the Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem policies on housing are, and how these might impact you. Of course, housing is only part of the reason you choose who to vote for, but we're focussing solely on this topic.  New course: How to invest when you have no time.   How To Invest When You Have No Time - is now online! Take a look here. You’ll learn: Why it’s important to identify what you’re best at to ensure you’re on the right property path How a fantastic assistant will make running your property portfolio a breeze! Why clear processes and strong systems will save you time and give you the best chance of success How outsourcing to professionals can pay dividends for the rest of your life Why not sweating the small stuff leads to big things! Meetups Tonight! Get along to one of The Property Hub Meetups this evening. There are around 40 locations to choose from including new groups in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket. Resource of the week Noisli claims to help improve focus, block out annoying noises and get into the zone that works for you. Sounds good? Try it here.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP220: What should property investors do about the election full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We've read the manifestos so you don't have to. This week we get political on The Podcast and launch a brand new course over on The Property Hub! Exciting times.  We've read the housing issues in the manifestos so that you don't have to. Find out what the Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem policies on housing are, and how these might impact you. Of course, housing is only part of the reason you choose who to vote for, but we're focussing solely on this topic.  New course: How to invest when you have no time.   How To Invest When You Have No Time - is now online! Take a look here. You’ll learn: Why it’s important to identify what you’re best at to ensure you’re on the right property path How a fantastic assistant will make running your property portfolio a breeze! Why clear processes and strong systems will save you time and give you the best chance of success How outsourcing to professionals can pay dividends for the rest of your life Why not sweating the small stuff leads to big things! Meetups Tonight! Get along to one of The Property Hub Meetups this evening. There are around 40 locations to choose from including new groups in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket. Resource of the week Noisli claims to help improve focus, block out annoying noises and get into the zone that works for you. Sounds good? Try it here.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we get political on The Podcast and launch a brand new course over on The Property Hub! Exciting times. 

We've read the housing issues in the manifestos so that you don't have to. Find out what the Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem policies on housing are, and how these might impact you. Of course, housing is only part of the reason you choose who to vote for, but we're focussing solely on this topic. 

New course: How to invest when you have no time.

 

How To Invest When You Have No Time - is now online! Take a look here.

You’ll learn:

  • Why it’s important to identify what you’re best at to ensure you’re on the right property path
  • How a fantastic assistant will make running your property portfolio a breeze!
  • Why clear processes and strong systems will save you time and give you the best chance of success
  • How outsourcing to professionals can pay dividends for the rest of your life
  • Why not sweating the small stuff leads to big things!

Meetups Tonight!

Get along to one of The Property Hub Meetups this evening. There are around 40 locations to choose from including new groups in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket.

Resource of the week

Noisli claims to help improve focus, block out annoying noises and get into the zone that works for you. Sounds good? Try it here. 

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1246 ASK90: What are the pros and cons of buying without a mortgage? PLUS: How do you invest in areas where you don't live? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11070 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What are the pros and cons of buying without a mortgage? PLUS: How do you invest in areas where you don't live? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 May 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK90: What are the pros and cons of buying without a mortgage? PLUS: How do you invest in areas where you don't live? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two questions answered! It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What are the pros and cons of buying without a mortgage? PLUS: How do you invest in areas where you don't live? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob...What are the pros and cons of buying without a mortgage? PLUS: How do you invest in areas where you don't live?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 565 TPP219: How you should invest at your current age http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11059 This week we're looking at how your age should change your investment strategy. And we're roping in a host of colourful and well known characters to explain things. Are you a Wild William, a Sensible Sam, a Make it Back Marge, a Planning Pete or an Income Ingrid? Listen to find out, then head over to the forum to discuss in more detail.  Discovery Day - On Sale Now! It’s back! We have a brand new Discovery Day coming your way on Saturday 24th June in central London. This is your chance to learn all about our other property companies - RMP Property and Yellow Lettings. You’ll also find out exactly what our expert-led RMP Strategy Meeting entails and how it can help you achieve your property goals. And the discovery doesn’t stop there! We’ll have a panel of mortgage and conveyancing experts on hand to answer all of your burning questions. You’ll have the opportunity to network with other property enthusiasts. Plus every single penny of your £5 entrance fee will be donated to the Whitechapel Centre - a fantastic charity that helps the homeless. Grab your tickets here before they’re all gone - choose from either the morning or afternoon session, whichever suits you best. We’ll even throw in the tea and biscuits! Meetups Next Thursday!  It's almost time for this month's Property Hub Meetups, including new locations in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket.  News story:  Cut to tax-free dividend allowance to be shelved... for now This is another good news story but for how long - we don't know! Get the scoop on this one here.  Resource of the week Geeky Grahams out there will love this one. Propertydata.co.uk - be prepared to lose a few hours of your life checking out this one.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 May 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP219: How you should invest at your current age full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Is your strategy spot on for your life stage? This week we're looking at how your age should change your investment strategy. And we're roping in a host of colourful and well known characters to explain things. Are you a Wild William, a Sensible Sam, a Make it Back Marge, a Planning Pete or an Income Ingrid? Listen to find out, then head over to the forum to discuss in more detail.  Discovery Day - On Sale Now! It’s back! We have a brand new Discovery Day coming your way on Saturday 24th June in central London. This is your chance to learn all about our other property companies - RMP Property and Yellow Lettings. You’ll also find out exactly what our expert-led RMP Strategy Meeting entails and how it can help you achieve your property goals. And the discovery doesn’t stop there! We’ll have a panel of mortgage and conveyancing experts on hand to answer all of your burning questions. You’ll have the opportunity to network with other property enthusiasts. Plus every single penny of your £5 entrance fee will be donated to the Whitechapel Centre - a fantastic charity that helps the homeless. Grab your tickets here before they’re all gone - choose from either the morning or afternoon session, whichever suits you best. We’ll even throw in the tea and biscuits! Meetups Next Thursday!  It's almost time for this month's Property Hub Meetups, including new locations in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket.  News story:  Cut to tax-free dividend allowance to be shelved... for now This is another good news story but for how long - we don't know! Get the scoop on this one here.  Resource of the week Geeky Grahams out there will love this one. Propertydata.co.uk - be prepared to lose a few hours of your life checking out this one.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we're looking at how your age should change your investment strategy. And we're roping in a host of colourful and well known characters to explain things. Are you a Wild William, a Sensible Sam, a Make it Back Marge, a Planning Pete or an Income Ingrid? Listen to find out, then head over to the forum to discuss in more detail. 

Discovery Day - On Sale Now!

It’s back! We have a brand new Discovery Day coming your way on Saturday 24th June in central London. This is your chance to learn all about our other property companies - RMP Property and Yellow Lettings. You’ll also find out exactly what our expert-led RMP Strategy Meeting entails and how it can help you achieve your property goals. And the discovery doesn’t stop there! We’ll have a panel of mortgage and conveyancing experts on hand to answer all of your burning questions. You’ll have the opportunity to network with other property enthusiasts.

Plus every single penny of your £5 entrance fee will be donated to the Whitechapel Centre - a fantastic charity that helps the homeless.

Grab your tickets here before they’re all gone - choose from either the morning or afternoon session, whichever suits you best.

We’ll even throw in the tea and biscuits!

Meetups Next Thursday! 

It's almost time for this month's Property Hub Meetups, including new locations in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket. 

News story:  Cut to tax-free dividend allowance to be shelved... for now

This is another good news story but for how long - we don't know! Get the scoop on this one here. 

Resource of the week

Geeky Grahams out there will love this one. Propertydata.co.uk - be prepared to lose a few hours of your life checking out this one. 

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1445 TPP218: Complaining is for losers! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11004 Some people moan all the time. It’s making life worse for them and everyone around them – you need to realise if you’re a complainer, and if you are you can do something about it! When you're complaining:  You’re focusing on problems you miss opportunities Perceived problems stop you from taking action You’ll be less happy, yet reality will be no different Nobody will want to be around you! Rob and Rob talk about how changing your mindset can make a big difference.  Develop the attitude of not complaining, and you’ll have a better life without needing anything to change in reality “If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it.” – Zig Ziglar Complaining is a habit like any other, and you can break it if you try. News story:  How the Homeless Reduction Bill Aims to Help Landlords This is good news for landlords - councils won’t be able to drag out Section 21 procedures. Take a look at the link here. Resource of the week Whenever you give on DonorSee, you get to see exactly where your money goes via their aid workers who take pictures and videos of your money making an impact. Find out more here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 May 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP218: Complaining is for losers! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Some people moan all the time. It’s making life worse for them and everyone around them – you need to realise if you’re a complainer, and if you are you can do something about it! When you're complaining:  You’re focusing on problems you... Some people moan all the time. It’s making life worse for them and everyone around them – you need to realise if you’re a complainer, and if you are you can do something about it! When you're complaining:  You’re focusing on problems you miss opportunities Perceived problems stop you from taking action You’ll be less happy, yet reality will be no different Nobody will want to be around you! Rob and Rob talk about how changing your mindset can make a big difference.  Develop the attitude of not complaining, and you’ll have a better life without needing anything to change in reality “If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it.” – Zig Ziglar Complaining is a habit like any other, and you can break it if you try. News story:  How the Homeless Reduction Bill Aims to Help Landlords This is good news for landlords - councils won’t be able to drag out Section 21 procedures. Take a look at the link here. Resource of the week Whenever you give on DonorSee, you get to see exactly where your money goes via their aid workers who take pictures and videos of your money making an impact. Find out more here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Some people moan all the time. It’s making life worse for them and everyone around them – you need to realise if you’re a complainer, and if you are you can do something about it!

When you're complaining: 

  • You’re focusing on problems you miss opportunities
  • Perceived problems stop you from taking action
  • You’ll be less happy, yet reality will be no different
  • Nobody will want to be around you!

Rob and Rob talk about how changing your mindset can make a big difference. 

  • Develop the attitude of not complaining, and you’ll have a better life without needing anything to change in reality
  • “If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it.” – Zig Ziglar
  • Complaining is a habit like any other, and you can break it if you try.

News story:  How the Homeless Reduction Bill Aims to Help Landlords

This is good news for landlords - councils won’t be able to drag out Section 21 procedures. Take a look at the link here.

Resource of the week

Whenever you give on DonorSee, you get to see exactly where your money goes via their aid workers who take pictures and videos of your money making an impact. Find out more here.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1115 ASK89: What's the best way to keep builders on track? PLUS: How do interest-only mortgages work? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=11000 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to keep builders on track? PLUS: How do interest-only mortgages work? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Mon, 15 May 2017 13:44:01 -0000 ASK89: What's the best way to keep builders on track? PLUS: How do interest-only mortgages work? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Tuesday Q&A with The Robs It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to keep builders on track? PLUS: How do interest-only mortgages work? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to keep builders on track? PLUS: How do interest-only mortgages work? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 594 TPP217: The secret property boom you dont know about http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10989 Okay so this sounds like it could be a bit of a click bait podcast episode but we promise you it's not. This is a really important one, and you won't want to miss out.  Find out why an influx of overseas investment in the northern cities will start a boom due to the resulting supply and demand issue.  Hear from Rob B how deals are going straight to investors in the far east, where they can be sold off-plan at full price in a matter of weeks. And Rob D will tell you how this rings some bells of familiarity for pre-2008 property in London.  News story:  London is dropping like a stone but Manchester is hitting a twelve year high. Read more here. Resource of the week  Do your research before you head to that meeting. Okay, this does sound like it could be slightly creepy but this app will research your potential contact thoroughly and give you the results. We haven't used this yet, so let us know what you think.  Continue the conversation over in the forum  How does the prospect of the boom make you feel?  Let us know over in the forum If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 May 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP217: The secret property boom you dont know about full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You're going to want to hear this one. Okay so this sounds like it could be a bit of a click bait podcast episode but we promise you it's not. This is a really important one, and you won't want to miss out.  Find out why an influx of overseas investment in the northern cities will start a boom due to the resulting supply and demand issue.  Hear from Rob B how deals are going straight to investors in the far east, where they can be sold off-plan at full price in a matter of weeks. And Rob D will tell you how this rings some bells of familiarity for pre-2008 property in London.  News story:  London is dropping like a stone but Manchester is hitting a twelve year high. Read more here. Resource of the week  Do your research before you head to that meeting. Okay, this does sound like it could be slightly creepy but this app will research your potential contact thoroughly and give you the results. We haven't used this yet, so let us know what you think.  Continue the conversation over in the forum  How does the prospect of the boom make you feel?  Let us know over in the forum If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Okay so this sounds like it could be a bit of a click bait podcast episode but we promise you it's not. This is a really important one, and you won't want to miss out. 

Find out why an influx of overseas investment in the northern cities will start a boom due to the resulting supply and demand issue. 

Hear from Rob B how deals are going straight to investors in the far east, where they can be sold off-plan at full price in a matter of weeks. And Rob D will tell you how this rings some bells of familiarity for pre-2008 property in London. 

News story: 

London is dropping like a stone but Manchester is hitting a twelve year high. Read more here.

Resource of the week 

Do your research before you head to that meeting. Okay, this does sound like it could be slightly creepy but this app will research your potential contact thoroughly and give you the results. We haven't used this yet, so let us know what you think. 

Continue the conversation over in the forum 

How does the prospect of the boom make you feel? 

Let us know over in the forum

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

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]]> 1415 ASK88: How can two valuations be so far apart? PLUS: Is a digital tenancy agreement legal? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10960 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...How can two valuations be so far apart? PLUS: Is a digital tenancy agreement legal? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 May 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK88: How can two valuations be so far apart? PLUS: Is a digital tenancy agreement legal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You ask the questions, Rob & Rob give you the answers It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...How can two valuations be so far apart? PLUS: Is a digital tenancy agreement legal? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob...How can two valuations be so far apart? PLUS: Is a digital tenancy agreement legal?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 502 TPP216: Alternative investments http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10936 First of all we celebrate the huge success of Rob D's book launch last week Thank you to everyone who supported the book so brilliantly, it is hugely appreciated! Keep spreading the word to anyone you think will find it useful. It's Meetup night tonight - the perfect opportunity to talk property with people who are as geekily obsessed as yourself. Check out all the details here. This week in The Property Podcast we look at alternatives to the standard BTL such as crowdfunding (in a couple of different ways), hotel rooms, student accommodation, ground rents. If you enjoy this topic you will also want to check out this earlier episode with Pete Matthews. News story: Here's what the experts think the election means for house prices In a word, not very much. But you can read the article in full here and of course we will keep you all up to date with any news on this over the coming weeks. Resource of the week Thanks to Matt in Dubai for this resource, which is an app called Measure Your Land. It really is super easy to use and  brings up a Google Earth aerial view of an area/plot you are looking at. Very useful for research proposes!  Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord? Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 May 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP216: Alternative investments full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Alternative property investments you should be aware of First of all we celebrate the huge success of Rob D's book launch last week Thank you to everyone who supported the book so brilliantly, it is hugely appreciated! Keep spreading the word to anyone you think will find it useful. It's Meetup night tonight - the perfect opportunity to talk property with people who are as geekily obsessed as yourself. Check out all the details here. This week in The Property Podcast we look at alternatives to the standard BTL such as crowdfunding (in a couple of different ways), hotel rooms, student accommodation, ground rents. If you enjoy this topic you will also want to check out this earlier episode with Pete Matthews. News story: Here's what the experts think the election means for house prices In a word, not very much. But you can read the article in full here and of course we will keep you all up to date with any news on this over the coming weeks. Resource of the week Thanks to Matt in Dubai for this resource, which is an app called Measure Your Land. It really is super easy to use and  brings up a Google Earth aerial view of an area/plot you are looking at. Very useful for research proposes!  Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord? Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. First of all we celebrate the huge success of Rob D's book launch last week Thank you to everyone who supported the book so brilliantly, it is hugely appreciated! Keep spreading the word to anyone you think will find it useful.

It's Meetup night tonight - the perfect opportunity to talk property with people who are as geekily obsessed as yourself. Check out all the details here.

This week in The Property Podcast we look at alternatives to the standard BTL such as crowdfunding (in a couple of different ways), hotel rooms, student accommodation, ground rents.

If you enjoy this topic you will also want to check out this earlier episode with Pete Matthews.

News story: Here's what the experts think the election means for house prices

In a word, not very much. But you can read the article in full here and of course we will keep you all up to date with any news on this over the coming weeks.

Resource of the week

Thanks to Matt in Dubai for this resource, which is an app called Measure Your Land.

It really is super easy to use and  brings up a Google Earth aerial view of an area/plot you are looking at. Very useful for research proposes! 

Continue the conversation over in the forum

Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord?

Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1751 ASK87: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10933 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 May 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK87: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How do I build these flats? It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 482 TPP215: How to be a landlord http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10905 We're very excited to announce that Rob D's new book came out yesterday and we may be biased, but we think it is his best yet. In this week's special episode of The Property Podcast, we are going to discuss 'How to be a landlord', with tips from the book, and from all sorts of other places. Also, we have Meetups next week. The evening's are lighter so there's no excuse not to join your nearest get together. Find all the details here. You'll need to listen to the episode in full to get all of this week's tips and info, but here are some notes you may want to jot down. You can make property management a lot easier with some little tricks and processes.  Communicating with tenants: Writing is better than phone Do whatever’s easiest for them - WhatsApp group, text, even Facebook You don’t have to give out your phone number - Skype or switchboardfree Set out ground rules at the start about when you’re contactable, and stick to them! Chasing up rent: Ideally use direct debit - you’ll know it’s set up properly Diarise rent date and make contact on the same day if it doesn’t come in Have a process: e.g. text day 1, call day 3, final warning day 5 Don’t fall for sob stories If you have RGI, make sure you notify them in line with T&Cs Dealing with emergencies: Define “emergency" Instruct tenants about what to do in an emergency. Often, calling you isn’t the best thing to do Consider landlord emergency cover Dealing with routine maintenance: Build up trades contacts and treat them very well Save a visit by seeing if it’s something the tenant can easily sort - e.g. washing machine filter, defrost fridge, unblock sink, re pressurise boiler Communicate clearly around damp and condensation - explain the difference Use routine inspections to look for condensation, and also look for early signs of repairs that will need doing (including external) Inspections: Quick check of each room Check smoke alarms Visually inspect electrics Look for fire risks Look for condensation Look for early signs of repairs that will be needed (including external) Conclusion: Work smart, not hard Use checklists to get the best result every time Be proactive and stop issues from happening in the first place Oh, and of course the first thing you need to do is purchase a book that tells you exactly How to be a Landlord, right? Funnily enough, we know just the book. News story: General Election Obviously the biggest news story of the week is Rob's new book but we also gather the Prime Minister has called a snap General Election. We'll obviously keep you fully up to date over what this means for you in property terms. Resource of the week This week's resource of the week is obviously Rob's book - make sure you get yourself a copy! Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord? Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP215: How to be a landlord full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A special episode to celebrate the launch of Rob D's new book We're very excited to announce that Rob D's new book came out yesterday and we may be biased, but we think it is his best yet. In this week's special episode of The Property Podcast, we are going to discuss 'How to be a landlord', with tips from the book, and from all sorts of other places. Also, we have Meetups next week. The evening's are lighter so there's no excuse not to join your nearest get together. Find all the details here. You'll need to listen to the episode in full to get all of this week's tips and info, but here are some notes you may want to jot down. You can make property management a lot easier with some little tricks and processes.  Communicating with tenants: Writing is better than phone Do whatever’s easiest for them - WhatsApp group, text, even Facebook You don’t have to give out your phone number - Skype or switchboardfree Set out ground rules at the start about when you’re contactable, and stick to them! Chasing up rent: Ideally use direct debit - you’ll know it’s set up properly Diarise rent date and make contact on the same day if it doesn’t come in Have a process: e.g. text day 1, call day 3, final warning day 5 Don’t fall for sob stories If you have RGI, make sure you notify them in line with T&Cs Dealing with emergencies: Define “emergency" Instruct tenants about what to do in an emergency. Often, calling you isn’t the best thing to do Consider landlord emergency cover Dealing with routine maintenance: Build up trades contacts and treat them very well Save a visit by seeing if it’s something the tenant can easily sort - e.g. washing machine filter, defrost fridge, unblock sink, re pressurise boiler Communicate clearly around damp and condensation - explain the difference Use routine inspections to look for condensation, and also look for early signs of repairs that will need doing (including external) Inspections: Quick check of each room Check smoke alarms Visually inspect electrics Look for fire risks Look for condensation Look for early signs of repairs that will be needed (including external) Conclusion: Work smart, not hard Use checklists to get the best result every time Be proactive and stop issues from happening in the first place Oh, and of course the first thing you need to do is purchase a book that tells you exactly How to be a Landlord, right? Funnily enough, we know just the book. News story: General Election Obviously the biggest news story of the week is Rob's new book but we also gather the Prime Minister has called a snap General Election. We'll obviously keep you fully up to date over what this means for you in property terms. Resource of the week This week's resource of the week is obviously Rob's book - make sure you get yourself a copy! Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord? Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We're very excited to announce that Rob D's new book came out yesterday and we may be biased, but we think it is his best yet. In this week's special episode of The Property Podcast, we are going to discuss 'How to be a landlord', with tips from the book, and from all sorts of other places.

Also, we have Meetups next week. The evening's are lighter so there's no excuse not to join your nearest get together. Find all the details here.

You'll need to listen to the episode in full to get all of this week's tips and info, but here are some notes you may want to jot down.

You can make property management a lot easier with some little tricks and processes.

 Communicating with tenants:

  • Writing is better than phone
  • Do whatever’s easiest for them - WhatsApp group, text, even Facebook
  • You don’t have to give out your phone number - Skype or switchboardfree
  • Set out ground rules at the start about when you’re contactable, and stick to them!

Chasing up rent:

  • Ideally use direct debit - you’ll know it’s set up properly
  • Diarise rent date and make contact on the same day if it doesn’t come in
  • Have a process: e.g. text day 1, call day 3, final warning day 5
  • Don’t fall for sob stories
  • If you have RGI, make sure you notify them in line with T&Cs

Dealing with emergencies:

  • Define “emergency"
  • Instruct tenants about what to do in an emergency. Often, calling you isn’t the best thing to do
  • Consider landlord emergency cover

Dealing with routine maintenance:

  • Build up trades contacts and treat them very well
  • Save a visit by seeing if it’s something the tenant can easily sort - e.g. washing machine filter, defrost fridge, unblock sink, re pressurise boiler
  • Communicate clearly around damp and condensation - explain the difference
  • Use routine inspections to look for condensation, and also look for early signs of repairs that will need doing (including external)

Inspections:

  • Quick check of each room
  • Check smoke alarms
  • Visually inspect electrics
  • Look for fire risks
  • Look for condensation
  • Look for early signs of repairs that will be needed (including external)

Conclusion:

  • Work smart, not hard
  • Use checklists to get the best result every time
  • Be proactive and stop issues from happening in the first place

Oh, and of course the first thing you need to do is purchase a book that tells you exactly How to be a Landlord, right? Funnily enough, we know just the book.

News story: General Election

Obviously the biggest news story of the week is Rob's new book but we also gather the Prime Minister has called a snap General Election. We'll obviously keep you fully up to date over what this means for you in property terms.

Resource of the week

This week's resource of the week is obviously Rob's book - make sure you get yourself a copy!

Continue the conversation over in the forum

Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord?

Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1430 ASK86: One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10900&preview=true It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Rob (yes, another one) and Daniel... ...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK86: One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With a question from yet another Rob! It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Rob (yes, another one) and Daniel... ...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Rob (yes, another one) and Daniel...

...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 560 TPP214: How to create the perfect rental property http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10893 What makes the perfect rental property? This week The Robs give their tips on what to do and what to avoid, in order to create the ideal rental property for both you and your tenants.  What is more trouble than it's worth? What is an absolute essential? The Robs give you their take on how to make your property work for you and ensure it gets tenanted quickly and with no fuss.  In other news, we're putting the finishing touches to the next edition of the magazine, it will be with you very soon and includes and interview with Grand Designs presenter McCloud (yes, we're pretty excited about that too). PLUS there is a webinar coming up just for magazine subscribers which you will be very excited about, so watch this space.  Rob D has finally completed his new book 'How to be a Landlord' and we all think it's his best one to date. Keep an eye on your inbox for news on that very soon. Now, back to the subject in hand this week - what do you need to do to create the ideal rental property?  Flooring: - Good quality laminate is good for kitchens, bathrooms and high-traffic areas. Make sure it won’t easily rip or warp, don't skimp.  - Dark coloured carpets only! Good underlay makes cheap carpet feel thicker. Walls: - Paint straight onto plaster if you can - Mainly white or very light grey paint – same colour and brand in every property - Feature wall - Water-resistant eggshell or acrylic paint in bathroom and kitchen Bathrooms: - Shower over bath rather than shower tray - Electric shower so it’s not dependent on boiler - If possible, second bathroom or at least another toilet so if one breaks it’s not an emergency Kitchens: - Replacing cupboard doors and work surface might be enough to make it look new - Avoid integrated appliances. A Gardens: - Pave over as much as possible - If you can convert some into driveway or parking, do. Electrics: - Plenty of plug sockets - Maybe USB sockets - Get an electrical safety check because will probably need one soon anyway Safety: - Hard-wired smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with boiler and as appliances, heat detector in kitchen Furnishing: - Avoid as much as possible - including appliances if you can get away with it General: - Don’t impose your own taste! Keep it simple - Don’t over-spec. Rental refurb is very different from a flip (or your own home) - Be active in overseeing the project News story: Rogue Landlords Beware!  There's no bad landlords round here of course, but this will definitely be a big issue for those who are not playing fair and by the rules. Can't be a bad thing, right? Absolutely, provided that it is correctly administered of course! Read more here. Resource of the week So this week's resource of the week is commutefrom.com which helps you decide where to buy a house around London. It tells you which stations are within your preferred commute time of the central London station nearest to your work. It also tells you information like the average house prices, crime rates, and schools in the area. Clever stuff, huh?  Continue the conversation over in the forum What did we miss? Did you disagree with any points? What do you always make sure you do? Let us know your take on this important subject and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP214: How to create the perfect rental property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Tips to make your rental properties fly... What makes the perfect rental property? This week The Robs give their tips on what to do and what to avoid, in order to create the ideal rental property for both you and your tenants.  What is more trouble than it's worth? What is an absolute essential? The Robs give you their take on how to make your property work for you and ensure it gets tenanted quickly and with no fuss.  In other news, we're putting the finishing touches to the next edition of the magazine, it will be with you very soon and includes and interview with Grand Designs presenter McCloud (yes, we're pretty excited about that too). PLUS there is a webinar coming up just for magazine subscribers which you will be very excited about, so watch this space.  Rob D has finally completed his new book 'How to be a Landlord' and we all think it's his best one to date. Keep an eye on your inbox for news on that very soon. Now, back to the subject in hand this week - what do you need to do to create the ideal rental property?  Flooring: - Good quality laminate is good for kitchens, bathrooms and high-traffic areas. Make sure it won’t easily rip or warp, don't skimp.  - Dark coloured carpets only! Good underlay makes cheap carpet feel thicker. Walls: - Paint straight onto plaster if you can - Mainly white or very light grey paint – same colour and brand in every property - Feature wall - Water-resistant eggshell or acrylic paint in bathroom and kitchen Bathrooms: - Shower over bath rather than shower tray - Electric shower so it’s not dependent on boiler - If possible, second bathroom or at least another toilet so if one breaks it’s not an emergency Kitchens: - Replacing cupboard doors and work surface might be enough to make it look new - Avoid integrated appliances. A Gardens: - Pave over as much as possible - If you can convert some into driveway or parking, do. Electrics: - Plenty of plug sockets - Maybe USB sockets - Get an electrical safety check because will probably need one soon anyway Safety: - Hard-wired smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with boiler and as appliances, heat detector in kitchen Furnishing: - Avoid as much as possible - including appliances if you can get away with it General: - Don’t impose your own taste! Keep it simple - Don’t over-spec. Rental refurb is very different from a flip (or your own home) - Be active in overseeing the project News story: Rogue Landlords Beware!  There's no bad landlords round here of course, but this will definitely be a big issue for those who are not playing fair and by the rules. Can't be a bad thing, right? Absolutely, provided that it is correctly administered of course! Read more here. Resource of the week So this week's resource of the week is commutefrom.com which helps you decide where to buy a house around London. It tells you which stations are within your preferred commute time of the central London station nearest to your work. It also tells you information like the average house prices, crime rates, and schools in the area. Clever stuff, huh?  Continue the conversation over in the forum What did we miss? Did you disagree with any points? What do you always make sure you do? Let us know your take on this important subject and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What makes the perfect rental property? This week The Robs give their tips on what to do and what to avoid, in order to create the ideal rental property for both you and your tenants. 

What is more trouble than it's worth? What is an absolute essential? The Robs give you their take on how to make your property work for you and ensure it gets tenanted quickly and with no fuss. 

In other news, we're putting the finishing touches to the next edition of the magazine, it will be with you very soon and includes and interview with Grand Designs presenter McCloud (yes, we're pretty excited about that too). PLUS there is a webinar coming up just for magazine subscribers which you will be very excited about, so watch this space. 

Rob D has finally completed his new book 'How to be a Landlord' and we all think it's his best one to date. Keep an eye on your inbox for news on that very soon.

Now, back to the subject in hand this week - what do you need to do to create the ideal rental property? 

Flooring:

- Good quality laminate is good for kitchens, bathrooms and high-traffic areas. Make sure it won’t easily rip or warp, don't skimp. 

- Dark coloured carpets only! Good underlay makes cheap carpet feel thicker.

Walls:

- Paint straight onto plaster if you can

- Mainly white or very light grey paint – same colour and brand in every property

- Feature wall

- Water-resistant eggshell or acrylic paint in bathroom and kitchen

Bathrooms:

- Shower over bath rather than shower tray

- Electric shower so it’s not dependent on boiler

- If possible, second bathroom or at least another toilet so if one breaks it’s not an emergency

Kitchens:

- Replacing cupboard doors and work surface might be enough to make it look new

- Avoid integrated appliances. A

Gardens:

- Pave over as much as possible

- If you can convert some into driveway or parking, do.

Electrics:

- Plenty of plug sockets

- Maybe USB sockets

- Get an electrical safety check because will probably need one soon anyway

Safety:

- Hard-wired smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with boiler and as appliances, heat detector in kitchen

Furnishing:

- Avoid as much as possible - including appliances if you can get away with it

General:

- Don’t impose your own taste! Keep it simple

- Don’t over-spec. Rental refurb is very different from a flip (or your own home)

- Be active in overseeing the project

News story: Rogue Landlords Beware! 

There's no bad landlords round here of course, but this will definitely be a big issue for those who are not playing fair and by the rules. Can't be a bad thing, right? Absolutely, provided that it is correctly administered of course! Read more here.

Resource of the week

So this week's resource of the week is commutefrom.com which helps you decide where to buy a house around London. It tells you which stations are within your preferred commute time of the central London station nearest to your work. It also tells you information like the average house prices, crime rates, and schools in the area. Clever stuff, huh? 

Continue the conversation over in the forum

What did we miss? Did you disagree with any points? What do you always make sure you do?

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]]> 1331 ASK85: What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge mortgage to borrow more? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10887 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge mortgage to borrow more? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK85: What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge mortgage to borrow more? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two questions answered by Rob & Rob. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge mortgage to borrow more? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob...What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge mortgage to borrow more?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 564 TPP213: Everything you need to know about leaseholds http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10883 Last week it was Scotland v England (or Rob D v Rob B) at the Meetups as Rob D ventured to Edinburgh to our brilliant Meetup there, led by Karen & Bill. Rob B took over the helm at the King's Cross Meetup and both locations were very busy.  Rob D spent a bit more time putting the finishing touches to his new book 'How to be a Landlord' but we'll tell you more about that over the next couple of weeks.  Now on to this week's big topic - all about lease hold.  Something that puts some people off - and fear often comes from lack of knowledge. So let's get educated.  What is leasehold?  You don’t own the land - you lease the land for a period of time. At the end of that time it reverts back to the freeholder if you don’t renew Typical lease terms are anything from 100 to 999 years You pay ground rent every year as payment for the lease The lease has conditions about what you can and can’t do Most common for flats, increasingly new build houses too   What you need to know  Lease extension is always possible and follows a set formula - BUT Gets more expensive with under 80 years left - marriage value Under about 60 years becomes hard to get mortgage   Things to check before you buy: Length of remaining lease term Ground rent, and if it increases after period of time Any restrictions - like not being able to sublet! Service charge is a bit different but this is important too Get your solicitor to look over the lease in detail   How to extend:  Extension is always for an additional 90 years, with no ground rent payable for this new 90 years Get a specialist valuer to value the extension and a solicitor to serve notice on the landlord, offering terms and how much to pay Landlord has 2 months to respond, either accepting or stating their own terms   Negotiate. After 2 months either party can apply to tribunal for decision Wait for tribunal decision, which is final Can take a year or more from start to finish by the time you’ve waited for various deadlines If it’s close to 80 years and you’re buying, get the vendor to start the process and transfer it to you because you can’t do it in first 2 years   How to make money from leases:  Buy properties with short leases and extend them. Will need to be cash buy or bridging until you’ve done the extension. Make sure there’s a profit even after the extension costs. Buy freeholds. Ground rents give an income stream.     News story: Household savings ratio falls to record low. This is a bit worrying in itself, but we're particularly concerned given that mortgages are cheaper than ever. What will happen when the cost of mortgages goes up? Take a look at this story here.  Resource of the week This week's resource of the week is Pocket Explore. This is an extension of a previous ROTW Get Pocket. Explore Pocket takes this a bit further and helps you find high quality blogs on any given subject. Check it out.  Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you invested in a leasehold or have you been put off?  Let us know your take on this important subject and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP213: Everything you need to know about leaseholds full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What's the deal with leaseholds? Last week it was Scotland v England (or Rob D v Rob B) at the Meetups as Rob D ventured to Edinburgh to our brilliant Meetup there, led by Karen & Bill. Rob B took over the helm at the King's Cross Meetup and both locations were very busy.  Rob D spent a bit more time putting the finishing touches to his new book 'How to be a Landlord' but we'll tell you more about that over the next couple of weeks.  Now on to this week's big topic - all about lease hold.  Something that puts some people off - and fear often comes from lack of knowledge. So let's get educated.  What is leasehold?  You don’t own the land - you lease the land for a period of time. At the end of that time it reverts back to the freeholder if you don’t renew Typical lease terms are anything from 100 to 999 years You pay ground rent every year as payment for the lease The lease has conditions about what you can and can’t do Most common for flats, increasingly new build houses too   What you need to know  Lease extension is always possible and follows a set formula - BUT Gets more expensive with under 80 years left - marriage value Under about 60 years becomes hard to get mortgage   Things to check before you buy: Length of remaining lease term Ground rent, and if it increases after period of time Any restrictions - like not being able to sublet! Service charge is a bit different but this is important too Get your solicitor to look over the lease in detail   How to extend:  Extension is always for an additional 90 years, with no ground rent payable for this new 90 years Get a specialist valuer to value the extension and a solicitor to serve notice on the landlord, offering terms and how much to pay Landlord has 2 months to respond, either accepting or stating their own terms   Negotiate. After 2 months either party can apply to tribunal for decision Wait for tribunal decision, which is final Can take a year or more from start to finish by the time you’ve waited for various deadlines If it’s close to 80 years and you’re buying, get the vendor to start the process and transfer it to you because you can’t do it in first 2 years   How to make money from leases:  Buy properties with short leases and extend them. Will need to be cash buy or bridging until you’ve done the extension. Make sure there’s a profit even after the extension costs. Buy freeholds. Ground rents give an income stream.     News story: Household savings ratio falls to record low. This is a bit worrying in itself, but we're particularly concerned given that mortgages are cheaper than ever. What will happen when the cost of mortgages goes up? Take a look at this story here.  Resource of the week This week's resource of the week is Pocket Explore. This is an extension of a previous ROTW Get Pocket. Explore Pocket takes this a bit further and helps you find high quality blogs on any given subject. Check it out.  Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you invested in a leasehold or have you been put off?  Let us know your take on this important subject and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week it was Scotland v England (or Rob D v Rob B) at the Meetups as Rob D ventured to Edinburgh to our brilliant Meetup there, led by Karen & Bill. Rob B took over the helm at the King's Cross Meetup and both locations were very busy. 

Rob D spent a bit more time putting the finishing touches to his new book 'How to be a Landlord' but we'll tell you more about that over the next couple of weeks. 

Now on to this week's big topic - all about lease hold. 

Something that puts some people off - and fear often comes from lack of knowledge. So let's get educated. 

What is leasehold? 

  • You don’t own the land - you lease the land for a period of time. At the end of that time it reverts back to the freeholder if you don’t renew
  • Typical lease terms are anything from 100 to 999 years
  • You pay ground rent every year as payment for the lease
  • The lease has conditions about what you can and can’t do
  • Most common for flats, increasingly new build houses too

 

What you need to know 

  • Lease extension is always possible and follows a set formula - BUT
  • Gets more expensive with under 80 years left - marriage value
  • Under about 60 years becomes hard to get mortgage

 

Things to check before you buy:

  • Length of remaining lease term
  • Ground rent, and if it increases after period of time
  • Any restrictions - like not being able to sublet!
  • Service charge is a bit different but this is important too
  • Get your solicitor to look over the lease in detail

 

How to extend: 

  • Extension is always for an additional 90 years, with no ground rent payable for this new 90 years
  • Get a specialist valuer to value the extension and a solicitor to serve notice on the landlord, offering terms and how much to pay
  • Landlord has 2 months to respond, either accepting or stating their own terms

 

  • Negotiate. After 2 months either party can apply to tribunal for decision
  • Wait for tribunal decision, which is final
  • Can take a year or more from start to finish by the time you’ve waited for various deadlines
  • If it’s close to 80 years and you’re buying, get the vendor to start the process and transfer it to you because you can’t do it in first 2 years

 

How to make money from leases: 

  • Buy properties with short leases and extend them. Will need to be cash buy or bridging until you’ve done the extension. Make sure there’s a profit even after the extension costs.
  • Buy freeholds. Ground rents give an income stream.

 

 

News story: Household savings ratio falls to record low.

This is a bit worrying in itself, but we're particularly concerned given that mortgages are cheaper than ever. What will happen when the cost of mortgages goes up? Take a look at this story here. 

Resource of the week

This week's resource of the week is Pocket Explore. This is an extension of a previous ROTW Get Pocket. Explore Pocket takes this a bit further and helps you find high quality blogs on any given subject. Check it out. 

Continue the conversation over in the forum

Have you invested in a leasehold or have you been put off? 

Let us know your take on this important subject and join the conversation over in the forum!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1845 How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10879 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Abdul & Ivan... ...ask Rob & Rob...How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0000 How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ask Rob & Rob - Episode 84 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Abdul & Ivan... ...ask Rob & Rob...How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Abdul & Ivan...

...ask Rob & Rob...How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 723 TPP212: How worried should you be about interest rates? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10867 Alastair prompted this week's podcast topic, and it's a very important one!  But what's been happening with The Robs this week? Rob D is putting the finishing touches to his new book which will be out on April 26th, we're all excited about this one as it is definitely needed. The Robs will also be at the Meetups tonight - Rob B is stand in leader in King's Cross, but Rob D has travelled to Scotland to our rebooted Edinburgh Meetup. It's not too late to get your ticket to your local Meetup, and remember, there's zero selling, just good honest property chat over a few drinks. Now on to this week's big topic - interest rates! A brief history of interest rates Long term average interest rates are around 5% In 1990 they peaked at 15% For the rest of the 1990s they were roughly between 6% and 7% In the early 2000s they were mostly between 4% and 5.5% In April 2009 they fell to 0.5% and stayed there until a further cut to 0.25% last year Why are rates so low? To promote consumer demand. You’re more likely to spend money if you get little return on saving it To boost asset prices, which increases willingness to spend To make it cheaper for companies to invest in growing If we’re being cynical, to make it cheaper for the government to service its own debts! How people misunderstand interest rates An increase in your mortgage from 2% to 3% doesn’t sound like much, but it’s a 50% increase If you borrow £200k at 2%, your monthly interest payment is £334 When it increases to 3%, the payment goes up to £500 This is what Alastair was referring to. It’s easy to make investments work when the finance is so cheap. But when it’s not so cheap, it’ll be much harder for investments to stack up The PRA rules will help for new investments because they get stress tested at 5.5% anyway Investors who’ve been on trackers since pre-crash and Owner-occupiers could find themselves in big trouble What happens if rates go back to double-digits? Unlikely because rates are set by BOE now Also, rates tend to rise to combat inflation. Inflation is the result of more demand than supply (roughly speaking), and we seem to be moving into an era of low demand demographically There’s been huge asset price inflation as a result of QE and low rates (hence demand for assets), but this hasn’t filtered down into the real world and seems unlikely to do so So there seems little prospect of rates getting really high. But they will go up from where they are now…  So how worried should we prepare for rates rising? Rises will be mitigated by banks lending at more competitive rates. With rates as low as they are now, they’re making more margin than they used to Stress-test up to at least 5% – you have to if you’re borrowing anyway If you’re sitting on properties that only cashflow because you’re on a very low rate, make plans to deal with that before rates rise again Conclusion Rates will rise from where they are, even if they don’t get up to double digits – and even when they were that high, it wasn’t for very long It will be harder to make investments add up so finding and adding value will be more important than ever Don’t kid yourself that this is normal! Plan for rates to be higher, then enjoy them while they’re so low   News story: Warren Buffet is also a shrewd property investor Billionaire Warren Buffet may not be known for his property investments but unsurprisingly he hasn't ignored property all together. He is well known for his long term approach to investment generally, and he's applied that same way of thinking to this property investment which has done amazingly well for him. Resource of the week “Back Again?” is a Chrome extension that tracks how many times you’ve visited a page each day. Good for helping you break habits or realise how addicted you are! Install it if you dare!  Continue the conversation over in the forum Do you worry about interest rates? What do you do to plan ahead for every eventuality? Let us know your take on this important subject and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP212: How worried should you be about interest rates? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A very important topic up for discussion this week! Alastair prompted this week's podcast topic, and it's a very important one!  But what's been happening with The Robs this week? Rob D is putting the finishing touches to his new book which will be out on April 26th, we're all excited about this one as it is definitely needed. The Robs will also be at the Meetups tonight - Rob B is stand in leader in King's Cross, but Rob D has travelled to Scotland to our rebooted Edinburgh Meetup. It's not too late to get your ticket to your local Meetup, and remember, there's zero selling, just good honest property chat over a few drinks. Now on to this week's big topic - interest rates! A brief history of interest rates Long term average interest rates are around 5% In 1990 they peaked at 15% For the rest of the 1990s they were roughly between 6% and 7% In the early 2000s they were mostly between 4% and 5.5% In April 2009 they fell to 0.5% and stayed there until a further cut to 0.25% last year Why are rates so low? To promote consumer demand. You’re more likely to spend money if you get little return on saving it To boost asset prices, which increases willingness to spend To make it cheaper for companies to invest in growing If we’re being cynical, to make it cheaper for the government to service its own debts! How people misunderstand interest rates An increase in your mortgage from 2% to 3% doesn’t sound like much, but it’s a 50% increase If you borrow £200k at 2%, your monthly interest payment is £334 When it increases to 3%, the payment goes up to £500 This is what Alastair was referring to. It’s easy to make investments work when the finance is so cheap. But when it’s not so cheap, it’ll be much harder for investments to stack up The PRA rules will help for new investments because they get stress tested at 5.5% anyway Investors who’ve been on trackers since pre-crash and Owner-occupiers could find themselves in big trouble What happens if rates go back to double-digits? Unlikely because rates are set by BOE now Also, rates tend to rise to combat inflation. Inflation is the result of more demand than supply (roughly speaking), and we seem to be moving into an era of low demand demographically There’s been huge asset price inflation as a result of QE and low rates (hence demand for assets), but this hasn’t filtered down into the real world and seems unlikely to do so So there seems little prospect of rates getting really high. But they will go up from where they are now…  So how worried should we prepare for rates rising? Rises will be mitigated by banks lending at more competitive rates. With rates as low as they are now, they’re making more margin than they used to Stress-test up to at least 5% – you have to if you’re borrowing anyway If you’re sitting on properties that only cashflow because you’re on a very low rate, make plans to deal with that before rates rise again Conclusion Rates will rise from where they are, even if they don’t get up to double digits – and even when they were that high, it wasn’t for very long It will be harder to make investments add up so finding and adding value will be more important than ever Don’t kid yourself that this is normal! Plan for rates to be higher, then enjoy them while they’re so low   News story: Warren Buffet is also a shrewd property investor Billionaire Warren Buffet may not be known for his property investments but unsurprisingly he hasn't ignored property all together. He is well known for his long term approach to investment generally, and he's applied that same way of thinking to this property investment which has done amazingly well for him. Resource of the week “Back Again?” is a Chrome extension that tracks how many times you’ve visited a page each day. Good for helping you break habits or realise how addicted you are! Install it if you dare!  Continue the conversation over in the forum Do you worry about interest rates? What do you do to plan ahead for every eventuality? Let us know your take on this important subject and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Alastair prompted this week's podcast topic, and it's a very important one! 

But what's been happening with The Robs this week? Rob D is putting the finishing touches to his new book which will be out on April 26th, we're all excited about this one as it is definitely needed.

The Robs will also be at the Meetups tonight - Rob B is stand in leader in King's Cross, but Rob D has travelled to Scotland to our rebooted Edinburgh Meetup. It's not too late to get your ticket to your local Meetup, and remember, there's zero selling, just good honest property chat over a few drinks.

Now on to this week's big topic - interest rates!

A brief history of interest rates

  • Long term average interest rates are around 5%
  • In 1990 they peaked at 15%
  • For the rest of the 1990s they were roughly between 6% and 7%
  • In the early 2000s they were mostly between 4% and 5.5%
  • In April 2009 they fell to 0.5% and stayed there until a further cut to 0.25% last year

Why are rates so low?

  • To promote consumer demand. You’re more likely to spend money if you get little return on saving it
  • To boost asset prices, which increases willingness to spend
  • To make it cheaper for companies to invest in growing
  • If we’re being cynical, to make it cheaper for the government to service its own debts!

How people misunderstand interest rates

  • An increase in your mortgage from 2% to 3% doesn’t sound like much, but it’s a 50% increase
    • If you borrow £200k at 2%, your monthly interest payment is £334
    • When it increases to 3%, the payment goes up to £500
  • This is what Alastair was referring to. It’s easy to make investments work when the finance is so cheap. But when it’s not so cheap, it’ll be much harder for investments to stack up
  • The PRA rules will help for new investments because they get stress tested at 5.5% anyway
  • Investors who’ve been on trackers since pre-crash and Owner-occupiers could find themselves in big trouble

What happens if rates go back to double-digits?

  • Unlikely because rates are set by BOE now
  • Also, rates tend to rise to combat inflation. Inflation is the result of more demand than supply (roughly speaking), and we seem to be moving into an era of low demand demographically
  • There’s been huge asset price inflation as a result of QE and low rates (hence demand for assets), but this hasn’t filtered down into the real world and seems unlikely to do so
  • So there seems little prospect of rates getting really high. But they will go up from where they are now…

 So how worried should we prepare for rates rising?

  • Rises will be mitigated by banks lending at more competitive rates. With rates as low as they are now, they’re making more margin than they used to
  • Stress-test up to at least 5% – you have to if you’re borrowing anyway
  • If you’re sitting on properties that only cashflow because you’re on a very low rate, make plans to deal with that before rates rise again

Conclusion

  • Rates will rise from where they are, even if they don’t get up to double digits – and even when they were that high, it wasn’t for very long
  • It will be harder to make investments add up so finding and adding value will be more important than ever
  • Don’t kid yourself that this is normal! Plan for rates to be higher, then enjoy them while they’re so low

 

News story: Warren Buffet is also a shrewd property investor

Billionaire Warren Buffet may not be known for his property investments but unsurprisingly he hasn't ignored property all together. He is well known for his long term approach to investment generally, and he's applied that same way of thinking to this property investment which has done amazingly well for him.

Resource of the week

“Back Again?” is a Chrome extension that tracks how many times you’ve visited a page each day.

Good for helping you break habits or realise how addicted you are! Install it if you dare! 

Continue the conversation over in the forum

Do you worry about interest rates? What do you do to plan ahead for every eventuality?

Let us know your take on this important subject and join the conversation over in the forum!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1301 ASK83: Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10864&preview=true It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Apr 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK83: Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Do the Robs ever disagree? It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners...

...ask Rob & Rob...Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 864 TPP211: Should you invest in new builds? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10858&preview=true Some people think that Rob D isn’t a new builds kinda guy, this isn’t true. New builds are great for hands off investors, but you need to be aware of key points to be successful. Why you would in invest All new appliances and 10 year warranty - Ideal for hands off investors BMV possibility if you buy in volume - learn more on buying BMV in our course here.  Tennant appeal - What would you lease a new car or an old car? Buying process - No chain Lower energy bills Why you wouldn’t Hard to add value - So not great for investors who want to be hands on Can be hard to assess value in some situations where there are no direct comparables Snagging Other things to be aware of Are they overpriced in the first place? Time to let on a large new development? News story: City house price growth slows to 6.4%. City house price growth slows to 6.4%. Manchester is now the  fastest growing city as London slips to 10th in growth rankings. Read all about it here.   Meet Rob D in Scotland Our Scottish Meetups are brilliant already but in April we are having a re-boot of our Edinburgh Meetup and we're sending Rob D to say hi. If you can make it, he would love to see you. You can book your completely free ticket to the Edniburgh Meetup on April 6th here. If you can't make it to Edinburgh there is bound to be a Meetup near you anyway - you can find more details and links to book your tickets, right here.   Resource of the week Music to improve productivity and flow? Yes please. This is right up our street. You'll find the site purposefully simple and easy to use. I’ve been using the service for a little while, and it’s perfect for what it’s designed to do: Give you something to listen to while you get some work done. Check it out here.  Continue the conversation over in the forum Do you invest in new builds? Do you avoid them? Let us know why and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP211: Should you invest in new builds? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A commonly asked question, discussed on this weeks Property Podcast Some people think that Rob D isn’t a new builds kinda guy, this isn’t true. New builds are great for hands off investors, but you need to be aware of key points to be successful. Why you would in invest All new appliances and 10 year warranty - Ideal for hands off investors BMV possibility if you buy in volume - learn more on buying BMV in our course here.  Tennant appeal - What would you lease a new car or an old car? Buying process - No chain Lower energy bills Why you wouldn’t Hard to add value - So not great for investors who want to be hands on Can be hard to assess value in some situations where there are no direct comparables Snagging Other things to be aware of Are they overpriced in the first place? Time to let on a large new development? News story: City house price growth slows to 6.4%. City house price growth slows to 6.4%. Manchester is now the  fastest growing city as London slips to 10th in growth rankings. Read all about it here.   Meet Rob D in Scotland Our Scottish Meetups are brilliant already but in April we are having a re-boot of our Edinburgh Meetup and we're sending Rob D to say hi. If you can make it, he would love to see you. You can book your completely free ticket to the Edniburgh Meetup on April 6th here. If you can't make it to Edinburgh there is bound to be a Meetup near you anyway - you can find more details and links to book your tickets, right here.   Resource of the week Music to improve productivity and flow? Yes please. This is right up our street. You'll find the site purposefully simple and easy to use. I’ve been using the service for a little while, and it’s perfect for what it’s designed to do: Give you something to listen to while you get some work done. Check it out here.  Continue the conversation over in the forum Do you invest in new builds? Do you avoid them? Let us know why and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Some people think that Rob D isn’t a new builds kinda guy, this isn’t true. New builds are great for hands off investors, but you need to be aware of key points to be successful.

Why you would in invest

All new appliances and 10 year warranty - Ideal for hands off investors

BMV possibility if you buy in volume - learn more on buying BMV in our course here. 

Tennant appeal - What would you lease a new car or an old car?

Buying process - No chain

Lower energy bills

Why you wouldn’t

Hard to add value - So not great for investors who want to be hands on

Can be hard to assess value in some situations where there are no direct comparables

Snagging

Other things to be aware of

Are they overpriced in the first place?

Time to let on a large new development?

News story: City house price growth slows to 6.4%.

City house price growth slows to 6.4%. Manchester is now the  fastest growing city as London slips to 10th in growth rankings. Read all about it here.

 

Meet Rob D in Scotland

Our Scottish Meetups are brilliant already but in April we are having a re-boot of our Edinburgh Meetup and we're sending Rob D to say hi. If you can make it, he would love to see you. You can book your completely free ticket to the Edniburgh Meetup on April 6th here.

If you can't make it to Edinburgh there is bound to be a Meetup near you anyway - you can find more details and links to book your tickets, right here.

  Resource of the week

Music to improve productivity and flow? Yes please. This is right up our street. You'll find the site purposefully simple and easy to use. I’ve been using the service for a little while, and it’s perfect for what it’s designed to do: Give you something to listen to while you get some work done. Check it out here. 

Continue the conversation over in the forum

Do you invest in new builds? Do you avoid them? Let us know why and join the conversation over in the forum!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

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]]> 1698 no ASK82: What effect will the government white paper have on house prices? PLUS: How do you pay off an interest-only mortgage? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10856 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Drew & Matt who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What effect will the government white paper have on house prices? PLUS: How do you pay off an interest-only mortgage? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK82: What effect will the government white paper have on house prices? PLUS: How do you pay off an interest-only mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Tuesday question and answer time! It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Drew & Matt who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What effect will the government white paper have on house prices? PLUS: How do you pay off an interest-only mortgage? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Drew & Matt who...

...ask Rob & Rob...What effect will the government white paper have on house prices? PLUS: How do you pay off an interest-only mortgage?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 474 TPP210: Property investment in Scotland: how and where to buy http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10848 A long overdue podcast focussing on buying in Scotland. What to be aware of when you buy in Scotland, and of course, we will be discussing where to buy. Check the Home Report.  The Home Report is a document that exists in Scotland but not here, and we love this as it gives both parties a lot more confidence in the sale as it progresses, as there are no surprises that crop up along the line.  This will contain a survey (including a valuation), an energy report and a property questionnaire. Plan your offer Properties are marketed at a fixed price (which you can offer below if you want), or “offers over”. When it’s “offers over”, you submit a sealed bid before a certain date. After the deadline, the vendor’s solicitor opens all the offers and the vendor chooses which to accept. Your solicitor puts in the offer Offers are made by your solicitor directly to the vendor’s solicitor – not via estate agents. So you need to have a solicitor in order to make an offer. You can make your offer “subject to survey” if you want to get your own survey done rather than just relying on the Home Report, but this will obviously be less attractive. Go through the legals If your offer is accepted, the vendor’s solicitor will issue a “qualified acceptance” and pass across the property deeds and other documents. Your solicitor will go through it all and raise enquiries. Once they’re happy, the two solicitors exchange letters – this is known as “concluding missives” and at this point the sale is binding on both sides Complete On the date agreed in the contract, you pay the full purchase price (there’s usually no deposit) and the property is signed over to you So, that's the process, but where should you buy? Edinburgh – An extremely popular area, but supply is very low at the moment so prices are very high. Glasgow – Glasgow has lots of demand due to overspill from Edinburgh, so it is fairly expensive but is popular. Commuter belt of Glasgow/Edinburgh Riding the ripple effect from these two major cities, is the commuter belt, which is well worth checking out. Stirling – The UK’s most affordable city and a popular tourist destination. (Thanks Ollie Hughes on Hub for the heads up here) Aberdeen –  Thsi is an interesting market, because it’s so dependent on the oil industry.  Aberdeen had the biggest fall in price in the UK last year. West Coast, Ayrshire – Another area where high yields are available. All this said, we're not experts on the Scottish market but there are plenty of people who are over on the forum. Meet Rob D in Scotland Our Scottish Meetups are brilliant already but in April we are having a re-boot of our Edinburgh Meetup and we're sending Rob D to say hi. If you can make it, he would love to see you. You can book your completely free ticket to the Edniburgh Meetup on April 6th here. If you can't make it to Edinburgh there is bound to be a Meetup near you anyway - you can find more details and links to book your tickets, right here. News story: The Budget U-Turn Last week we discussed how the Spring Budget was a bit of a non-event, but this week the Government have cemented that status by doing a u-turn on the one major thing that was announced. Read all about it here, but in a nutshell, national insurance is staying the same. Resource of the week A Chrome extension from Rob D's friend Patrice. Subliminal Affirmations - set messages that you want to absorb into your conscious. Sounds mad? Maybe, but Rob D has been using this for a couple of weeks and confirms he is feeling even more awesome than usual. Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you invested in Scotland? Are you considering it? Discuss all things Scottish in further detail over on the forum. You will see it's discussed pretty often, for example when Charles D recently asked about areas he should consider investing in, or when James from London started this post all about looking at deals in Glasgow. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP210: Property investment in Scotland: how and where to buy full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub PLUS: Exciting news for Scottish listeners! A long overdue podcast focussing on buying in Scotland. What to be aware of when you buy in Scotland, and of course, we will be discussing where to buy. Check the Home Report.  The Home Report is a document that exists in Scotland but not here, and we love this as it gives both parties a lot more confidence in the sale as it progresses, as there are no surprises that crop up along the line.  This will contain a survey (including a valuation), an energy report and a property questionnaire. Plan your offer Properties are marketed at a fixed price (which you can offer below if you want), or “offers over”. When it’s “offers over”, you submit a sealed bid before a certain date. After the deadline, the vendor’s solicitor opens all the offers and the vendor chooses which to accept. Your solicitor puts in the offer Offers are made by your solicitor directly to the vendor’s solicitor – not via estate agents. So you need to have a solicitor in order to make an offer. You can make your offer “subject to survey” if you want to get your own survey done rather than just relying on the Home Report, but this will obviously be less attractive. Go through the legals If your offer is accepted, the vendor’s solicitor will issue a “qualified acceptance” and pass across the property deeds and other documents. Your solicitor will go through it all and raise enquiries. Once they’re happy, the two solicitors exchange letters – this is known as “concluding missives” and at this point the sale is binding on both sides Complete On the date agreed in the contract, you pay the full purchase price (there’s usually no deposit) and the property is signed over to you So, that's the process, but where should you buy? Edinburgh – An extremely popular area, but supply is very low at the moment so prices are very high. Glasgow – Glasgow has lots of demand due to overspill from Edinburgh, so it is fairly expensive but is popular. Commuter belt of Glasgow/Edinburgh Riding the ripple effect from these two major cities, is the commuter belt, which is well worth checking out. Stirling – The UK’s most affordable city and a popular tourist destination. (Thanks Ollie Hughes on Hub for the heads up here) Aberdeen –  Thsi is an interesting market, because it’s so dependent on the oil industry.  Aberdeen had the biggest fall in price in the UK last year. West Coast, Ayrshire – Another area where high yields are available. All this said, we're not experts on the Scottish market but there are plenty of people who are over on the forum. Meet Rob D in Scotland Our Scottish Meetups are brilliant already but in April we are having a re-boot of our Edinburgh Meetup and we're sending Rob D to say hi. If you can make it, he would love to see you. You can book your completely free ticket to the Edniburgh Meetup on April 6th here. If you can't make it to Edinburgh there is bound to be a Meetup near you anyway - you can find more details and links to book your tickets, right here. News story: The Budget U-Turn Last week we discussed how the Spring Budget was a bit of a non-event, but this week the Government have cemented that status by doing a u-turn on the one major thing that was announced. Read all about it here, but in a nutshell, national insurance is staying the same. Resource of the week A Chrome extension from Rob D's friend Patrice. Subliminal Affirmations - set messages that you want to absorb into your conscious. Sounds mad? Maybe, but Rob D has been using this for a couple of weeks and confirms he is feeling even more awesome than usual. Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you invested in Scotland? Are you considering it? Discuss all things Scottish in further detail over on the forum. You will see it's discussed pretty often, for example when Charles D recently asked about areas he should consider investing in, or when James from London started this post all about looking at deals in Glasgow. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A long overdue podcast focussing on buying in Scotland. What to be aware of when you buy in Scotland, and of course, we will be discussing where to buy.

Check the Home Report. 

The Home Report is a document that exists in Scotland but not here, and we love this as it gives both parties a lot more confidence in the sale as it progresses, as there are no surprises that crop up along the line. 

This will contain a survey (including a valuation), an energy report and a property questionnaire.

Plan your offer

Properties are marketed at a fixed price (which you can offer below if you want), or “offers over”. When it’s “offers over”, you submit a sealed bid before a certain date. After the deadline, the vendor’s solicitor opens all the offers and the vendor chooses which to accept.

Your solicitor puts in the offer

Offers are made by your solicitor directly to the vendor’s solicitor – not via estate agents. So you need to have a solicitor in order to make an offer. You can make your offer “subject to survey” if you want to get your own survey done rather than just relying on the Home Report, but this will obviously be less attractive.

Go through the legals

If your offer is accepted, the vendor’s solicitor will issue a “qualified acceptance” and pass across the property deeds and other documents. Your solicitor will go through it all and raise enquiries.

Once they’re happy, the two solicitors exchange letters – this is known as “concluding missives” and at this point the sale is binding on both sides

Complete

On the date agreed in the contract, you pay the full purchase price (there’s usually no deposit) and the property is signed over to you

So, that's the process, but where should you buy?

Edinburgh – An extremely popular area, but supply is very low at the moment so prices are very high.

Glasgow – Glasgow has lots of demand due to overspill from Edinburgh, so it is fairly expensive but is popular.

Commuter belt of Glasgow/Edinburgh Riding the ripple effect from these two major cities, is the commuter belt, which is well worth checking out.

Stirling – The UK’s most affordable city and a popular tourist destination. (Thanks Ollie Hughes on Hub for the heads up here)

Aberdeen –  Thsi is an interesting market, because it’s so dependent on the oil industry.  Aberdeen had the biggest fall in price in the UK last year.

West Coast, Ayrshire – Another area where high yields are available.

All this said, we're not experts on the Scottish market but there are plenty of people who are over on the forum.

Meet Rob D in Scotland

Our Scottish Meetups are brilliant already but in April we are having a re-boot of our Edinburgh Meetup and we're sending Rob D to say hi. If you can make it, he would love to see you. You can book your completely free ticket to the Edniburgh Meetup on April 6th here.

If you can't make it to Edinburgh there is bound to be a Meetup near you anyway - you can find more details and links to book your tickets, right here.

News story: The Budget U-Turn

Last week we discussed how the Spring Budget was a bit of a non-event, but this week the Government have cemented that status by doing a u-turn on the one major thing that was announced. Read all about it here, but in a nutshell, national insurance is staying the same.

Resource of the week

A Chrome extension from Rob D's friend Patrice. Subliminal Affirmations - set messages that you want to absorb into your conscious. Sounds mad? Maybe, but Rob D has been using this for a couple of weeks and confirms he is feeling even more awesome than usual.

Continue the conversation over in the forum

Have you invested in Scotland? Are you considering it? Discuss all things Scottish in further detail over on the forum. You will see it's discussed pretty often, for example when Charles D recently asked about areas he should consider investing in, or when James from London started this post all about looking at deals in Glasgow.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1531 ASK81: What are the tax implications of remortgaging? PLUS: Where in the cycle are we? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10825 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Lance & Edward who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What are the tax implications of remortgaging? PLUS: Where in the cycle are we? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK81: What are the tax implications of remortgaging? PLUS: Where in the cycle are we? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two questions, including one on the 18 year property cycle. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Lance & Edward who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What are the tax implications of remortgaging? PLUS: Where in the cycle are we? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Lance & Edward who...

...ask Rob & Rob...What are the tax implications of remortgaging? PLUS: Where in the cycle are we?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 644 TPP209 What does the Spring 2017 budget mean for property investors http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10827 The teams at RMP and Yellow have both grown in this past week. RMP have said hello to Julia and Christa, and Yellow have welcomed Donna and Nicole. So that's been a pretty busy week for us all round really! We've also been creating some more free courses this week. Check out the ones that are there already here, and look out for a brand new course in the next few weeks. News story: World's fastest hover train could go from Liverpool to Manchester in 7 minutes.  The Robs could not be more excited about this, even if it does seem quite a long way off right now. It combines some of our favourite cities to invest in, plus trains (and we all know how much Rob B like's trains!). So this is probably one of the most exciting news stories they've seen in a while. Check out more about the potential Maglev train here. The Spring Budget This is a mini-budget, if you will. We've had to dig pretty deep to find something to say on this as The Chancellor did not mention housing at all. Here's a brief summary of points you might want to note though. Nothing about mortgage relief or stamp duty...in fact, nothing about housing at all! As before – Corporation tax will fall to 19% this April, and will then fall to 17% in April 2020. So good for those holding properties in a company The tax free dividend allowance for company directors will be reduced from £5K to £2K from April 2018. Extension until 2019 until landlords need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC Rent-a-room relief – The government will consult on proposals to redesign rent-a-room relief, to ensure it is better targeted to support longer-term lettings. This will align the relief more closely with its intended purpose, to increase supply of affordable long-term lodgings. And from the makers of The Northern Powerhouse... Did you enjoy the Northern Powerhouse...then you’ll love the Midlands Engine!  We don't have much to say on this right now, but watch this space. Resource of the week A lack-lustre budget but to make up for this we have not one but two resources of the week! Managing your credit file is not exciting, but it is important. It's good to checkout a regular snapshot of how things are doing. The first resource this week is from Money Saving Expert and is called Credit Club. It's super useful and once you're signed up they will do the rest. You can also get a free score from Experian now. This used to be around £15 per month, so is well worth checking out. Continue the conversation over in the forum What did you think to The Budget? Did you get as ridiculously excited over the prospect of the hover train, as Rob B did? Let us know over in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP209 What does the Spring 2017 budget mean for property investors full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The teams at RMP and Yellow have both grown in this past week. RMP have said hello to Julia and Christa, and Yellow have welcomed Donna and Nicole. So that's been a pretty busy week for us all round really! We've also been creating some more free... The teams at RMP and Yellow have both grown in this past week. RMP have said hello to Julia and Christa, and Yellow have welcomed Donna and Nicole. So that's been a pretty busy week for us all round really! We've also been creating some more free courses this week. Check out the ones that are there already here, and look out for a brand new course in the next few weeks. News story: World's fastest hover train could go from Liverpool to Manchester in 7 minutes.  The Robs could not be more excited about this, even if it does seem quite a long way off right now. It combines some of our favourite cities to invest in, plus trains (and we all know how much Rob B like's trains!). So this is probably one of the most exciting news stories they've seen in a while. Check out more about the potential Maglev train here. The Spring Budget This is a mini-budget, if you will. We've had to dig pretty deep to find something to say on this as The Chancellor did not mention housing at all. Here's a brief summary of points you might want to note though. Nothing about mortgage relief or stamp duty...in fact, nothing about housing at all! As before – Corporation tax will fall to 19% this April, and will then fall to 17% in April 2020. So good for those holding properties in a company The tax free dividend allowance for company directors will be reduced from £5K to £2K from April 2018. Extension until 2019 until landlords need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC Rent-a-room relief – The government will consult on proposals to redesign rent-a-room relief, to ensure it is better targeted to support longer-term lettings. This will align the relief more closely with its intended purpose, to increase supply of affordable long-term lodgings. And from the makers of The Northern Powerhouse... Did you enjoy the Northern Powerhouse...then you’ll love the Midlands Engine!  We don't have much to say on this right now, but watch this space. Resource of the week A lack-lustre budget but to make up for this we have not one but two resources of the week! Managing your credit file is not exciting, but it is important. It's good to checkout a regular snapshot of how things are doing. The first resource this week is from Money Saving Expert and is called Credit Club. It's super useful and once you're signed up they will do the rest. You can also get a free score from Experian now. This used to be around £15 per month, so is well worth checking out. Continue the conversation over in the forum What did you think to The Budget? Did you get as ridiculously excited over the prospect of the hover train, as Rob B did? Let us know over in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The teams at RMP and Yellow have both grown in this past week. RMP have said hello to Julia and Christa, and Yellow have welcomed Donna and Nicole. So that's been a pretty busy week for us all round really!

We've also been creating some more free courses this week. Check out the ones that are there already here, and look out for a brand new course in the next few weeks.

News story: World's fastest hover train could go from Liverpool to Manchester in 7 minutes. 

The Robs could not be more excited about this, even if it does seem quite a long way off right now. It combines some of our favourite cities to invest in, plus trains (and we all know how much Rob B like's trains!). So this is probably one of the most exciting news stories they've seen in a while.

Check out more about the potential Maglev train here.

The Spring Budget

This is a mini-budget, if you will. We've had to dig pretty deep to find something to say on this as The Chancellor did not mention housing at all. Here's a brief summary of points you might want to note though.

  • Nothing about mortgage relief or stamp duty...in fact, nothing about housing at all!
  • As before – Corporation tax will fall to 19% this April, and will then fall to 17% in April 2020. So good for those holding properties in a company
  • The tax free dividend allowance for company directors will be reduced from £5K to £2K from April 2018.
  • Extension until 2019 until landlords need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC
  • Rent-a-room relief – The government will consult on proposals to redesign rent-a-room relief, to ensure it is better targeted to support longer-term lettings. This will align the relief more closely with its intended purpose, to increase supply of affordable long-term lodgings.

And from the makers of The Northern Powerhouse...

Did you enjoy the Northern Powerhouse...then you’ll love the Midlands Engine!  We don't have much to say on this right now, but watch this space.

Resource of the week

A lack-lustre budget but to make up for this we have not one but two resources of the week!

Managing your credit file is not exciting, but it is important. It's good to checkout a regular snapshot of how things are doing. The first resource this week is from Money Saving Expert and is called Credit Club. It's super useful and once you're signed up they will do the rest.

You can also get a free score from Experian now. This used to be around £15 per month, so is well worth checking out.

Continue the conversation over in the forum

What did you think to The Budget? Did you get as ridiculously excited over the prospect of the hover train, as Rob B did? Let us know over in the forum.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

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If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 947 no ASK80: Can a Shared Ownership property be a buy-to-let? PLUS: My buyer pulled out! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10823 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Trevor & Andy who... ...ask Rob & Rob...Can a Shared Ownership property be a buy-to-let? PLUS: My buyer pulled out! The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.A See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK80: Can a Shared Ownership property be a buy-to-let? PLUS: My buyer pulled out! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A question on shared ownership - plus what to do when your buyer pulls out! It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Trevor & Andy who... ...ask Rob & Rob...Can a Shared Ownership property be a buy-to-let? PLUS: My buyer pulled out! The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.A See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Trevor & Andy who...

...ask Rob & Rob...Can a Shared Ownership property be a buy-to-let? PLUS: My buyer pulled out!

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.A

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]]> 577 TPP208: How would we invest in property if we started again http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10817 This week The Robs jump in their time machine and look at what they would do if they could start investing all over again. Listen to the podcast in full to find out how both of The Robs started out, and what they would have done differently with the benefit of hindsight. What opportunities did they miss, which disasters do they think they avoided, where would they focus their investment, and what do they think they definitely got right. News story: Irish government meet with Airbnb to address housing concerns The housing minister met Airbnb amid concerns that the business is driving up rents and removing housing stock from the rental market in Dublin. Pressure has grown on the government to limit the number of days that a property can be made available to let on Airbnb after findings that there were 2,984 listings in Dublin that involved entire properties being made available for more than 90 nights a year. Read more on this one right here.     Resource of the week This week's Resource of the Week is  www.walkscore.com. This one combines Rob B' favourite things - walking and fundamentals! This one we grabbed from over on The Property Hub Forum (what do you mean you haven't checked it out yet?!). This resource gives you a walk score for the fundamentals in any given area - enjoy playing about with that one!  The Robs checked out their own postcodes and one fairs significantly better than the other!   Continue the conversation over in the forum How did you begin and what would you do differently if you could rewind the clock? Let us know over in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP208: How would we invest in property if we started again full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Time machines at the ready! This week The Robs jump in their time machine and look at what they would do if they could start investing all over again. Listen to the podcast in full to find out how both of The Robs started out, and what they would have done differently with the benefit of hindsight. What opportunities did they miss, which disasters do they think they avoided, where would they focus their investment, and what do they think they definitely got right. News story: Irish government meet with Airbnb to address housing concerns The housing minister met Airbnb amid concerns that the business is driving up rents and removing housing stock from the rental market in Dublin. Pressure has grown on the government to limit the number of days that a property can be made available to let on Airbnb after findings that there were 2,984 listings in Dublin that involved entire properties being made available for more than 90 nights a year. Read more on this one right here.     Resource of the week This week's Resource of the Week is  www.walkscore.com. This one combines Rob B' favourite things - walking and fundamentals! This one we grabbed from over on The Property Hub Forum (what do you mean you haven't checked it out yet?!). This resource gives you a walk score for the fundamentals in any given area - enjoy playing about with that one!  The Robs checked out their own postcodes and one fairs significantly better than the other!   Continue the conversation over in the forum How did you begin and what would you do differently if you could rewind the clock? Let us know over in the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week The Robs jump in their time machine and look at what they would do if they could start investing all over again.

Listen to the podcast in full to find out how both of The Robs started out, and what they would have done differently with the benefit of hindsight. What opportunities did they miss, which disasters do they think they avoided, where would they focus their investment, and what do they think they definitely got right.

News story: Irish government meet with Airbnb to address housing concerns

The housing minister met Airbnb amid concerns that the business is driving up rents and removing housing stock from the rental market in Dublin. Pressure has grown on the government to limit the number of days that a property can be made available to let on Airbnb after findings that there were 2,984 listings in Dublin that involved entire properties being made available for more than 90 nights a year.

Read more on this one right here.

 

  Resource of the week

This week's Resource of the Week is  www.walkscore.com. This one combines Rob B' favourite things - walking and fundamentals! This one we grabbed from over on The Property Hub Forum (what do you mean you haven't checked it out yet?!). This resource gives you a walk score for the fundamentals in any given area - enjoy playing about with that one!  The Robs checked out their own postcodes and one fairs significantly better than the other!

 

Continue the conversation over in the forum

How did you begin and what would you do differently if you could rewind the clock? Let us know over in the forum.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

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]]> 2365 no ASK79: What's the best way to forecast maintenance? PLUS: How to protect your credit file when moving home https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask79-whats-the-best-way-to-forecast-maintenance-p It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Iain & (another) Rob who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to forecast maintenance? PLUS: How to protect your credit file when moving home The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK79: What's the best way to forecast maintenance? PLUS: How to protect your credit file when moving home full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Your weekly dose of Q&A from R&R It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Iain & (another) Rob who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to forecast maintenance? PLUS: How to protect your credit file when moving home The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Iain & (another) Rob who...

...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to forecast maintenance? PLUS: How to protect your credit file when moving home

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 708 TPP207: Non-property books you should read to become a better investor http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10796 A total geek-out for The Robs this week as they're both bookworms. This week they take a look at non-property books which can make you a better investor, and this is well worth checking out. Rob B gives us a brief teaser of his first investment of the year, more to come on that in a future episode! Listen to The Robs at the Tropical MBA Podcast Our favourite podcast other than this one has to be the Tropical MBA Podcast and if you haven't checked it out yet then why ever not? Now is a great time to dive into this one though as you can listen to Rob and Rob in conversation with TMBA in  episode 377: How does your business feel? House prices set to rise for the next 50 years and outstrip incomes even further, warns ex-Bank of England economist Our news story this week is exactly as the headline suggests. Rob D has a note of scepticism and explains why, but as Rob B mentions, we make plenty of predictions here at The Hub ourselves! Take a look at the full story here. It's Meetup night and Rob D is off to the seaside! It's Meetup night and Rob D is heading to the seaside to the re-launch of the Brighton Meetup. Get your free ticket here if you would like to join him this evening. Meetups will take place across the country tonight (and in Copenhagen and Hong Kong too), and if you'd like to find your nearest venue, just check out the details over on the website. Resource of the week This week's episode is one huge resource of the week and here are all the links mentioned. Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total recall Inspiring! But did you know Arnie made his money through property before he was famous? How to fail at almost everything and still win big - Scott Adams Lessons: Talent stacking, systems v goals Tools of Titans - Tim Ferriss Lessons: Loads - from top performers in all fields The Subtle Art of not giving a f*** – Mark Manson Lesson: Perspective  and not being bothered by small stuff “In life, we have a limited amount of f***s to give. So you must choose your f***s wisely.” Delivering Happiness - Tony Hsieh Deliver service like this in property and you’ll stand out for all the right reasons Continue the conversation over in the forum Recommend a book that we can add to our ever growing must-read list. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP207: Non-property books you should read to become a better investor full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Put these on your must-read list A total geek-out for The Robs this week as they're both bookworms. This week they take a look at non-property books which can make you a better investor, and this is well worth checking out. Rob B gives us a brief teaser of his first investment of the year, more to come on that in a future episode! Listen to The Robs at the Tropical MBA Podcast Our favourite podcast other than this one has to be the Tropical MBA Podcast and if you haven't checked it out yet then why ever not? Now is a great time to dive into this one though as you can listen to Rob and Rob in conversation with TMBA in  episode 377: How does your business feel? House prices set to rise for the next 50 years and outstrip incomes even further, warns ex-Bank of England economist Our news story this week is exactly as the headline suggests. Rob D has a note of scepticism and explains why, but as Rob B mentions, we make plenty of predictions here at The Hub ourselves! Take a look at the full story here. It's Meetup night and Rob D is off to the seaside! It's Meetup night and Rob D is heading to the seaside to the re-launch of the Brighton Meetup. Get your free ticket here if you would like to join him this evening. Meetups will take place across the country tonight (and in Copenhagen and Hong Kong too), and if you'd like to find your nearest venue, just check out the details over on the website. Resource of the week This week's episode is one huge resource of the week and here are all the links mentioned. Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total recall Inspiring! But did you know Arnie made his money through property before he was famous? How to fail at almost everything and still win big - Scott Adams Lessons: Talent stacking, systems v goals Tools of Titans - Tim Ferriss Lessons: Loads - from top performers in all fields The Subtle Art of not giving a f*** – Mark Manson Lesson: Perspective  and not being bothered by small stuff “In life, we have a limited amount of f***s to give. So you must choose your f***s wisely.” Delivering Happiness - Tony Hsieh Deliver service like this in property and you’ll stand out for all the right reasons Continue the conversation over in the forum Recommend a book that we can add to our ever growing must-read list. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A total geek-out for The Robs this week as they're both bookworms. This week they take a look at non-property books which can make you a better investor, and this is well worth checking out.

Rob B gives us a brief teaser of his first investment of the year, more to come on that in a future episode!

Listen to The Robs at the Tropical MBA Podcast

Our favourite podcast other than this one has to be the Tropical MBA Podcast and if you haven't checked it out yet then why ever not? Now is a great time to dive into this one though as you can listen to Rob and Rob in conversation with TMBA in  episode 377: How does your business feel?

House prices set to rise for the next 50 years and outstrip incomes even further, warns ex-Bank of England economist

Our news story this week is exactly as the headline suggests. Rob D has a note of scepticism and explains why, but as Rob B mentions, we make plenty of predictions here at The Hub ourselves! Take a look at the full story here.

It's Meetup night and Rob D is off to the seaside!

It's Meetup night and Rob D is heading to the seaside to the re-launch of the Brighton Meetup. Get your free ticket here if you would like to join him this evening.

Meetups will take place across the country tonight (and in Copenhagen and Hong Kong too), and if you'd like to find your nearest venue, just check out the details over on the website.

Resource of the week

This week's episode is one huge resource of the week and here are all the links mentioned.

Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total recall

Inspiring! But did you know Arnie made his money through property before he was famous?

How to fail at almost everything and still win big - Scott Adams

Lessons: Talent stacking, systems v goals

Tools of Titans - Tim Ferriss

Lessons: Loads - from top performers in all fields

The Subtle Art of not giving a f*** – Mark Manson

Lesson: Perspective  and not being bothered by small stuff

“In life, we have a limited amount of f***s to give. So you must choose your f***s wisely.”

Delivering Happiness - Tony Hsieh

Deliver service like this in property and you’ll stand out for all the right reasons

Continue the conversation over in the forum

Recommend a book that we can add to our ever growing must-read list.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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]]> 1568 no ASK78: Two questions about funding deposits http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10784 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Lisa and James who... ...ask Rob & Rob... Two questions about funding deposits. The Robs give their take on this topic. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK78: Two questions about funding deposits full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two questions, one very popular topic! It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Lisa and James who... ...ask Rob & Rob... Two questions about funding deposits. The Robs give their take on this topic. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Lisa and James who...

...ask Rob & Rob... Two questions about funding deposits.

The Robs give their take on this topic. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 568 TPP206: How systems will change your life http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10772 We love a system here at The Property Hub, and this week Rob & Rob discuss the advantages of setting up basic processes (and in some cases more detailed processes).   Rob and Rob discuss why systems are not boring - honestly, stick with it, we guarantee you will be a convert.  The Robs also give examples of how they use processes throughout their businesses, for the tasks that are done over and over again.  We also discuss how having good processes allow you to outsource and why you must not outsource without them. Systems are easier to set up than you'll thing and in this episode we give you some examples of how to do it and how you can implement processes in your property investment journey.    The disappearing middle class clearly illustrated in charts This is a really interesting piece which takes you through the highlights of a report published recently. There are tons of visuals in this article so check this out and you will see everything points quite clearly to the fact that the middle classes are gradually disappearing. Read more here.   Resource of the week This week's episode is one huge resource of the week and here are all the links mentioned. The checklist manifesto  Trello Evernote Google Docs Process Street  Jing Continue the conversation over in the forum What systems do you use? Head to the forum to share some tips. We'd love to know what you're already using in your day to day life. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP206: How systems will change your life full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We're big systems fans here at The Property Hub We love a system here at The Property Hub, and this week Rob & Rob discuss the advantages of setting up basic processes (and in some cases more detailed processes).   Rob and Rob discuss why systems are not boring - honestly, stick with it, we guarantee you will be a convert.  The Robs also give examples of how they use processes throughout their businesses, for the tasks that are done over and over again.  We also discuss how having good processes allow you to outsource and why you must not outsource without them. Systems are easier to set up than you'll thing and in this episode we give you some examples of how to do it and how you can implement processes in your property investment journey.    The disappearing middle class clearly illustrated in charts This is a really interesting piece which takes you through the highlights of a report published recently. There are tons of visuals in this article so check this out and you will see everything points quite clearly to the fact that the middle classes are gradually disappearing. Read more here.   Resource of the week This week's episode is one huge resource of the week and here are all the links mentioned. The checklist manifesto  Trello Evernote Google Docs Process Street  Jing Continue the conversation over in the forum What systems do you use? Head to the forum to share some tips. We'd love to know what you're already using in your day to day life. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We love a system here at The Property Hub, and this week Rob & Rob discuss the advantages of setting up basic processes (and in some cases more detailed processes).

 

Rob and Rob discuss why systems are not boring - honestly, stick with it, we guarantee you will be a convert. 

The Robs also give examples of how they use processes throughout their businesses, for the tasks that are done over and over again. 

We also discuss how having good processes allow you to outsource and why you must not outsource without them.

Systems are easier to set up than you'll thing and in this episode we give you some examples of how to do it and how you can implement processes in your property investment journey. 

 

The disappearing middle class clearly illustrated in charts

This is a really interesting piece which takes you through the highlights of a report published recently. There are tons of visuals in this article so check this out and you will see everything points quite clearly to the fact that the middle classes are gradually disappearing. Read more here.

 

Resource of the week

This week's episode is one huge resource of the week and here are all the links mentioned.

The checklist manifesto 

Trello

Evernote

Google Docs

Process Street 

Jing

Continue the conversation over in the forum

What systems do you use? Head to the forum to share some tips. We'd love to know what you're already using in your day to day life.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1749 no ASK77: What if interest rates spike? PLUS: Is there a case for investing in retirement homes? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10769 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from two listeners who... ...ask Rob & Rob... What if interest rates spike? PLUS: Is there a case for investing in retirement homes? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK77: What if interest rates spike? PLUS: Is there a case for investing in retirement homes? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two more questions and answers It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from two listeners who... ...ask Rob & Rob... What if interest rates spike? PLUS: Is there a case for investing in retirement homes? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from two listeners who...

...ask Rob & Rob... What if interest rates spike? PLUS: Is there a case for investing in retirement homes?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 610 TPP205: What does the Housing White Paper mean for landlords http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10763 The much anticipated white paper has landed and it seems clear that the government are keen to bring institutional investment to the rental market. Is this anything to worry about? Not necessarily and it should clamp down on rogue landlords, but it's definitely something to have you your radar. A key point in the paper states that ‘Encouraging more institutional investors into housing, including for building more homes for private rent, and encouraging family- friendly tenancies.’ Rob and Rob discuss what this really means and what impact this may have on private landlords... The report goes on to state that more needs to be done to prevent homelessness, but predictably the detail of how this will be done, appears to be lacking. It goes without saying that in a country as wealthy as ours, we should do a lot more to help this issue. All in all the white paper seems to have been watered down and we can't pretend we're anything other than underwhelmed with it. There's nothing for us to be concerned about in there, but there's nothing radical here at all.   Stamp duty receipts soar as buy-to-let investors are undeterred by tax hike. So, the Treasury collected 18% more stamp duty from the sale of residential properties in 2016 compared with 2015 “One in five of all homes bought in the last six months of the year were additional properties, and this raised £962m for the Treasury's coffers, representing 21% of the tax take during this period.  This amount was higher than forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility, which had pencilled in £660m for the 2016/17 financial year.” So if the policy was intended to raise more tax overall, it worked. If it was meant to deter investors to benefit FTBs, it didn’t! Read more here. Resource of the week Rob B came up with our resource of the week this week. It's used within the RMP team to educate on The Northern Powerhouse. There's tons of news here and if you have this area in your investment sights, this is a brilliant place to research. Check it out here.  Continue the conversation over in the forum What do you think to the white paper? Discuss your options here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP205: What does the Housing White Paper mean for landlords full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's been much anticipated but what does it all mean? The much anticipated white paper has landed and it seems clear that the government are keen to bring institutional investment to the rental market. Is this anything to worry about? Not necessarily and it should clamp down on rogue landlords, but it's definitely something to have you your radar. A key point in the paper states that ‘Encouraging more institutional investors into housing, including for building more homes for private rent, and encouraging family- friendly tenancies.’ Rob and Rob discuss what this really means and what impact this may have on private landlords... The report goes on to state that more needs to be done to prevent homelessness, but predictably the detail of how this will be done, appears to be lacking. It goes without saying that in a country as wealthy as ours, we should do a lot more to help this issue. All in all the white paper seems to have been watered down and we can't pretend we're anything other than underwhelmed with it. There's nothing for us to be concerned about in there, but there's nothing radical here at all.   Stamp duty receipts soar as buy-to-let investors are undeterred by tax hike. So, the Treasury collected 18% more stamp duty from the sale of residential properties in 2016 compared with 2015 “One in five of all homes bought in the last six months of the year were additional properties, and this raised £962m for the Treasury's coffers, representing 21% of the tax take during this period.  This amount was higher than forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility, which had pencilled in £660m for the 2016/17 financial year.” So if the policy was intended to raise more tax overall, it worked. If it was meant to deter investors to benefit FTBs, it didn’t! Read more here. Resource of the week Rob B came up with our resource of the week this week. It's used within the RMP team to educate on The Northern Powerhouse. There's tons of news here and if you have this area in your investment sights, this is a brilliant place to research. Check it out here.  Continue the conversation over in the forum What do you think to the white paper? Discuss your options here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The much anticipated white paper has landed and it seems clear that the government are keen to bring institutional investment to the rental market. Is this anything to worry about? Not necessarily and it should clamp down on rogue landlords, but it's definitely something to have you your radar.

A key point in the paper states that ‘Encouraging more institutional investors into housing, including for building more homes for private rent, and encouraging family- friendly tenancies.’ Rob and Rob discuss what this really means and what impact this may have on private landlords...

The report goes on to state that more needs to be done to prevent homelessness, but predictably the detail of how this will be done, appears to be lacking. It goes without saying that in a country as wealthy as ours, we should do a lot more to help this issue.

All in all the white paper seems to have been watered down and we can't pretend we're anything other than underwhelmed with it. There's nothing for us to be concerned about in there, but there's nothing radical here at all.

 

Stamp duty receipts soar as buy-to-let investors are undeterred by tax hike.

So, the Treasury collected 18% more stamp duty from the sale of residential properties in 2016 compared with 2015

“One in five of all homes bought in the last six months of the year were additional properties, and this raised £962m for the Treasury's coffers, representing 21% of the tax take during this period.  This amount was higher than forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility, which had pencilled in £660m for the 2016/17 financial year.”

So if the policy was intended to raise more tax overall, it worked.

If it was meant to deter investors to benefit FTBs, it didn’t! Read more here.

Resource of the week

Rob B came up with our resource of the week this week. It's used within the RMP team to educate on The Northern Powerhouse. There's tons of news here and if you have this area in your investment sights, this is a brilliant place to research. Check it out here. 

Continue the conversation over in the forum

What do you think to the white paper? Discuss your options here.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

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]]> 1262 no ASK76: Can I make a quick profit by flipping at auction? PLUS: Will I get a good deal from a developer by buying in bulk? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10761 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from two listeners who... ...ask Rob & Rob... Can I make a quick profit by flipping at auction? PLUS: Will I get a good deal from a developer by buying in bulk? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK76: Can I make a quick profit by flipping at auction? PLUS: Will I get a good deal from a developer by buying in bulk? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two more questions and answers from The Robs It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from two listeners who... ...ask Rob & Rob... Can I make a quick profit by flipping at auction? PLUS: Will I get a good deal from a developer by buying in bulk? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from two listeners who...

...ask Rob & Rob... Can I make a quick profit by flipping at auction? PLUS: Will I get a good deal from a developer by buying in bulk?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 676 TPP204: The best exit strategies for property investment http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10749 In this episode we're looking at something pretty different for us - how to exit property! A lot of our listeners are at the start of their property journey but it's easy to not consider how you will wrap up your portfolio when that time comes around. If you're considering this, then here are some of your options... Never Let Go First up is Rob B's current plan - never exit.  If you have no mortgages, can just hold forever for income then pass them on.If you do have mortgages, you can get mortgages until much later in life than people think. Or if the properties are in a company, as long as there’s another director they can keep the mortgages going.Advantage: Keeps the income stream going and gives you something to pass onDisadvantage: Maybe you don’t want to be worrying about interest rates if you have mortgages, or don’t want the hassle of holding property at all Sell some You could instead sell enough properties to pay off the mortgage balances on the rest, then revert to the first option of holding on. If you’ve had a long period of growth you might only need to sell one property to pay off everything else.Advantage: You’re debt-free and keep an incomeDisadvantage: CGT Sell the lot  Liquidate everything and use the proceeds to invest in other asset classesAdvantage: You get more diversification - can take the money and allocate it across a global portfolio. No hassle from property.Disadvantage: CGT, nothing to pass on. A mix of the above Sell one to pay down debts on the rest, sell a couple more to give you a lump of income to diversify across other asset classes, keep the rest for income with low mortgages. You might even want to buy different types of property at this point, e.g. if you’ve been focusing on capital growth but now what matters most is a strong income. Could you be a refurb case study in The Property Hub Magazine? If you've got a refurb story then we want to know. It's easy to let us know you're interested in the possibility of being featured in the magazine, just send us an email to hello@thepropertyhub.net and Vicky will get back to you. Barclays unveils 10-year fix buy-to-let mortgage at 2.99% This is a heck of a rate if you do want that security. It wont be for everyone, but it will definitely be of interest to some. A note of caution though: There are some hefty penalties if you think you may want to move away from that mortgage or sell before the end of that term. Check out more on this here.  Resource of the week This week's resource of the week will allow you to speed up, slow down, advance and rewind any HTML5 video with quick shortcuts. Download this Chrome extension here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP204: The best exit strategies for property investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What are your options when it comes to exiting property investment? In this episode we're looking at something pretty different for us - how to exit property! A lot of our listeners are at the start of their property journey but it's easy to not consider how you will wrap up your portfolio when that time comes around. If you're considering this, then here are some of your options... Never Let Go First up is Rob B's current plan - never exit.  If you have no mortgages, can just hold forever for income then pass them on.If you do have mortgages, you can get mortgages until much later in life than people think. Or if the properties are in a company, as long as there’s another director they can keep the mortgages going.Advantage: Keeps the income stream going and gives you something to pass onDisadvantage: Maybe you don’t want to be worrying about interest rates if you have mortgages, or don’t want the hassle of holding property at all Sell some You could instead sell enough properties to pay off the mortgage balances on the rest, then revert to the first option of holding on. If you’ve had a long period of growth you might only need to sell one property to pay off everything else.Advantage: You’re debt-free and keep an incomeDisadvantage: CGT Sell the lot  Liquidate everything and use the proceeds to invest in other asset classesAdvantage: You get more diversification - can take the money and allocate it across a global portfolio. No hassle from property.Disadvantage: CGT, nothing to pass on. A mix of the above Sell one to pay down debts on the rest, sell a couple more to give you a lump of income to diversify across other asset classes, keep the rest for income with low mortgages. You might even want to buy different types of property at this point, e.g. if you’ve been focusing on capital growth but now what matters most is a strong income. Could you be a refurb case study in The Property Hub Magazine? If you've got a refurb story then we want to know. It's easy to let us know you're interested in the possibility of being featured in the magazine, just send us an email to hello@thepropertyhub.net and Vicky will get back to you. Barclays unveils 10-year fix buy-to-let mortgage at 2.99% This is a heck of a rate if you do want that security. It wont be for everyone, but it will definitely be of interest to some. A note of caution though: There are some hefty penalties if you think you may want to move away from that mortgage or sell before the end of that term. Check out more on this here.  Resource of the week This week's resource of the week will allow you to speed up, slow down, advance and rewind any HTML5 video with quick shortcuts. Download this Chrome extension here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this episode we're looking at something pretty different for us - how to exit property!

A lot of our listeners are at the start of their property journey but it's easy to not consider how you will wrap up your portfolio when that time comes around. If you're considering this, then here are some of your options...

Never Let Go

First up is Rob B's current plan - never exit.  If you have no mortgages, can just hold forever for income then pass them on.If you do have mortgages, you can get mortgages until much later in life than people think. Or if the properties are in a company, as long as there’s another director they can keep the mortgages going.Advantage: Keeps the income stream going and gives you something to pass onDisadvantage: Maybe you don’t want to be worrying about interest rates if you have mortgages, or don’t want the hassle of holding property at all

Sell some

You could instead sell enough properties to pay off the mortgage balances on the rest, then revert to the first option of holding on. If you’ve had a long period of growth you might only need to sell one property to pay off everything else.Advantage: You’re debt-free and keep an incomeDisadvantage: CGT

Sell the lot 

Liquidate everything and use the proceeds to invest in other asset classesAdvantage: You get more diversification - can take the money and allocate it across a global portfolio. No hassle from property.Disadvantage: CGT, nothing to pass on.

A mix of the above

Sell one to pay down debts on the rest, sell a couple more to give you a lump of income to diversify across other asset classes, keep the rest for income with low mortgages.

You might even want to buy different types of property at this point, e.g. if you’ve been focusing on capital growth but now what matters most is a strong income.

Could you be a refurb case study in The Property Hub Magazine?

If you've got a refurb story then we want to know. It's easy to let us know you're interested in the possibility of being featured in the magazine, just send us an email to hello@thepropertyhub.net and Vicky will get back to you.

Barclays unveils 10-year fix buy-to-let mortgage at 2.99%

This is a heck of a rate if you do want that security. It wont be for everyone, but it will definitely be of interest to some. A note of caution though: There are some hefty penalties if you think you may want to move away from that mortgage or sell before the end of that term. Check out more on this here. 

Resource of the week

This week's resource of the week will allow you to speed up, slow down, advance and rewind any HTML5 video with quick shortcuts. Download this Chrome extension here.

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]]> 1343 no ASK75: Two questions about stamp duty http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10745 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Craig & Joe who... ...ask Rob & Rob... two questions about stamp duty. The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK75: Two questions about stamp duty full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week Rob & Rob tackle two questions on stamp duty It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Craig & Joe who... ...ask Rob & Rob... two questions about stamp duty. The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Craig & Joe who...

...ask Rob & Rob... two questions about stamp duty.

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 380 TPP203: Dont be afraid of bridging finance http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10736 In this episode we're going to speak to our very own Rob D in the capacity of 'guest expert'  and we're going to look in depth at bridging finance... Rob D has been focusing a lot of his investment around bridging loans rather than purchases recently, and he tells us why this has worked for him. He even started his own bridging finance company LendSwift to formalise his involvement in this sector.  In this episode Rob & Rob explain the basics of how bridging works, when it is a good idea, and when it's to be avoided. The Robs also discuss when you can use bridging to buy properties that you can't ordinarily raise a mortgage for, and crucially give you their golden rules of bridging. Go to lendswift.co.uk/borrow to check out the calculators to see how much you can borrow and what it would cost. Don’t use us without shopping around, but use the tool to increase your knowledge. Yellow Lettings are looking for a London Rep We're responding to the demand to expand Yellow in to the London area and we're looking for an amazing candidate to join us, working 25 hours a week as a rep dealing with our landlords and their tenants on a regular basis. Does this sound just what you're looking for? You can find all the details right here. It's Meetup night tonight! Have you got your free ticket for your local Meetup? Rob D will be in Stratford (East London) and Rob B will be in Richmond, so if you're heading to either of these locations be sure to say hi. The north/south house price divide to narrow We promise not to keep making a habit of saying 'we told you so' but the final figures are in for 2016 and Manchester grew by almost 9% last year, with London coming in at 7.3% growth. You can read all about it here.  Resource of the week This week's resource is courtesy of Rob B and it's a book - Zero to One. A fascinating read from one of the Paypal founders, billionaire Peter Thiel. We're social, come and join us. We're making big efforts to become more social this year, and we'd love you to join in the fun. Follow us on Facebook Check us out on Instagram Join the conversation Have you used or considered using Bridging Finance? Discuss your experiences over on the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP203: Dont be afraid of bridging finance full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With our very own Rob D as expert guest! In this episode we're going to speak to our very own Rob D in the capacity of 'guest expert'  and we're going to look in depth at bridging finance... Rob D has been focusing a lot of his investment around bridging loans rather than purchases recently, and he tells us why this has worked for him. He even started his own bridging finance company LendSwift to formalise his involvement in this sector.  In this episode Rob & Rob explain the basics of how bridging works, when it is a good idea, and when it's to be avoided. The Robs also discuss when you can use bridging to buy properties that you can't ordinarily raise a mortgage for, and crucially give you their golden rules of bridging. Go to lendswift.co.uk/borrow to check out the calculators to see how much you can borrow and what it would cost. Don’t use us without shopping around, but use the tool to increase your knowledge. Yellow Lettings are looking for a London Rep We're responding to the demand to expand Yellow in to the London area and we're looking for an amazing candidate to join us, working 25 hours a week as a rep dealing with our landlords and their tenants on a regular basis. Does this sound just what you're looking for? You can find all the details right here. It's Meetup night tonight! Have you got your free ticket for your local Meetup? Rob D will be in Stratford (East London) and Rob B will be in Richmond, so if you're heading to either of these locations be sure to say hi. The north/south house price divide to narrow We promise not to keep making a habit of saying 'we told you so' but the final figures are in for 2016 and Manchester grew by almost 9% last year, with London coming in at 7.3% growth. You can read all about it here.  Resource of the week This week's resource is courtesy of Rob B and it's a book - Zero to One. A fascinating read from one of the Paypal founders, billionaire Peter Thiel. We're social, come and join us. We're making big efforts to become more social this year, and we'd love you to join in the fun. Follow us on Facebook Check us out on Instagram Join the conversation Have you used or considered using Bridging Finance? Discuss your experiences over on the forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this episode we're going to speak to our very own Rob D in the capacity of 'guest expert'  and we're going to look in depth at bridging finance...

Rob D has been focusing a lot of his investment around bridging loans rather than purchases recently, and he tells us why this has worked for him. He even started his own bridging finance company LendSwift to formalise his involvement in this sector. 

In this episode Rob & Rob explain the basics of how bridging works, when it is a good idea, and when it's to be avoided.

The Robs also discuss when you can use bridging to buy properties that you can't ordinarily raise a mortgage for, and crucially give you their golden rules of bridging.

Go to lendswift.co.uk/borrow to check out the calculators to see how much you can borrow and what it would cost. Don’t use us without shopping around, but use the tool to increase your knowledge.

Yellow Lettings are looking for a London Rep

We're responding to the demand to expand Yellow in to the London area and we're looking for an amazing candidate to join us, working 25 hours a week as a rep dealing with our landlords and their tenants on a regular basis. Does this sound just what you're looking for? You can find all the details right here.

It's Meetup night tonight!

Have you got your free ticket for your local Meetup? Rob D will be in Stratford (East London) and Rob B will be in Richmond, so if you're heading to either of these locations be sure to say hi.

The north/south house price divide to narrow

We promise not to keep making a habit of saying 'we told you so' but the final figures are in for 2016 and Manchester grew by almost 9% last year, with London coming in at 7.3% growth. You can read all about it here. 

Resource of the week

This week's resource is courtesy of Rob B and it's a book - Zero to One. A fascinating read from one of the Paypal founders, billionaire Peter Thiel.

We're social, come and join us.

We're making big efforts to become more social this year, and we'd love you to join in the fun.

Follow us on Facebook

Check us out on Instagram

Join the conversation

Have you used or considered using Bridging Finance? Discuss your experiences over on the forum.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2240 no ASK 74: How best to deal with mortgage valuers? PLUS: Should I buy on the Crossrail route? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10725 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Ryan & Danny who... ...ask Rob & Rob... How best to deal with mortgage valuers? ...Should I buy on the Crossrail route? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK 74: How best to deal with mortgage valuers? PLUS: Should I buy on the Crossrail route? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Robs tackle two new questions It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Ryan & Danny who... ...ask Rob & Rob... How best to deal with mortgage valuers? ...Should I buy on the Crossrail route? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Ryan & Danny who...

...ask Rob & Rob... How best to deal with mortgage valuers?

...Should I buy on the Crossrail route?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 749 TPP202: How to invest in 2017 and what to look out for http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10700 In this week's episode we're going to look at how to invest in 2017, which is a great follow up to last week's 'where to invest in 2017' podcast. Rob B the radio star & a news of a new RMP office We're also bowing down to a new radio star in our midst - Rob B has been appearing on local radio in Liverpool. He's also been 'up north' looking in and around Warrington for the second RMP office - exciting stuff! Rob D - getting things done Rob D has had a great week too though and has been making some serious headway into writing his new book which is going to be all about lettings and management. A HUGE thank you to everyone who took up the challenge and sent over their tips, the book will be all the stronger for your input! The Property Hub Magazine - landing now There's a cat on the front cover, what's not to like? Subscribers will be receiving their copies very soon, and we can promise you it's a great one. The Property Hub Meetups - next week It's nearly time for The Meetups again and Rob B will be heading to join Roxane and the Richmond Hubbers, while Rob D will be in Stratford, East London. Find your nearest Meetup here and head along. What's on the agenda for 2017? Negative Media The media just love a good dose of doom and gloom, particularly if it is property investment based. It hasn’t happened yet, but we are giving you some advanced notice. It will happen this year and if you’re not careful could suck you in. When the media gets negative we get excited, this is when the best opportunities arise.  Tax Changes We have covered this in some depth in the following episodes - http://thepropertyhub.net/tpp165-tenants-and-taxes/ http://www.propertygeek.net/budget-2015-mortgage-interest-relief-changes-explained/ thepropertyhub.net/Budget2015 thepropertyhub.net/Budget2015part2 http://thepropertyhub.net/should-you-use-a-limited-company-to-invest-in-property/ The upshot is bad news for landlords who have been in the game for a long time, not so bad for new investors because they can plan. Lettings Fee Ban The government has just confirmed consultation will begin in a few months time, with the outcome to be announced later this year. You might not notice changes immediately after implementation, but we expect see a trend of letting agents increasing their fees to landlords. PRA - Prudential Regulation Authority Sounds complex, but basically all this is means is mortgage companies increasing their stress test levels. Will impact investors in the southeast, investors in the north won't notice the changes. Article 50 Uncertainty and fear are most likely to be on the menu (again). This will spook some amateur investors, but actually the effect of brexit hard or soft will be felt years down the line. What should you do and how should you prosper? Avoid London Remember your goal, don’t get lost in the noise Ignore the media and most of your friends Take advantage of any uncertainty Get your tax affairs in order Get practising your smug face for a few years time Resource of the week Photo Splash  is this weeks ROTW and is a great fun free app which is perfect for creating some fun images. We're social - We're making big efforts to become more social this year, and we'd love you to join in the fun. Follow us on Facebook Check us out on Instagram Join the conversation What does 2017 hold for you and how are you planning for the year? Head to the forum to discuss all the topics discussed in today's episode. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP202: How to invest in 2017 and what to look out for full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Get set for success this year In this week's episode we're going to look at how to invest in 2017, which is a great follow up to last week's 'where to invest in 2017' podcast. Rob B the radio star & a news of a new RMP office We're also bowing down to a new radio star in our midst - Rob B has been appearing on local radio in Liverpool. He's also been 'up north' looking in and around Warrington for the second RMP office - exciting stuff! Rob D - getting things done Rob D has had a great week too though and has been making some serious headway into writing his new book which is going to be all about lettings and management. A HUGE thank you to everyone who took up the challenge and sent over their tips, the book will be all the stronger for your input! The Property Hub Magazine - landing now There's a cat on the front cover, what's not to like? Subscribers will be receiving their copies very soon, and we can promise you it's a great one. The Property Hub Meetups - next week It's nearly time for The Meetups again and Rob B will be heading to join Roxane and the Richmond Hubbers, while Rob D will be in Stratford, East London. Find your nearest Meetup here and head along. What's on the agenda for 2017? Negative Media The media just love a good dose of doom and gloom, particularly if it is property investment based. It hasn’t happened yet, but we are giving you some advanced notice. It will happen this year and if you’re not careful could suck you in. When the media gets negative we get excited, this is when the best opportunities arise.  Tax Changes We have covered this in some depth in the following episodes - http://thepropertyhub.net/tpp165-tenants-and-taxes/ http://www.propertygeek.net/budget-2015-mortgage-interest-relief-changes-explained/ thepropertyhub.net/Budget2015 thepropertyhub.net/Budget2015part2 http://thepropertyhub.net/should-you-use-a-limited-company-to-invest-in-property/ The upshot is bad news for landlords who have been in the game for a long time, not so bad for new investors because they can plan. Lettings Fee Ban The government has just confirmed consultation will begin in a few months time, with the outcome to be announced later this year. You might not notice changes immediately after implementation, but we expect see a trend of letting agents increasing their fees to landlords. PRA - Prudential Regulation Authority Sounds complex, but basically all this is means is mortgage companies increasing their stress test levels. Will impact investors in the southeast, investors in the north won't notice the changes. Article 50 Uncertainty and fear are most likely to be on the menu (again). This will spook some amateur investors, but actually the effect of brexit hard or soft will be felt years down the line. What should you do and how should you prosper? Avoid London Remember your goal, don’t get lost in the noise Ignore the media and most of your friends Take advantage of any uncertainty Get your tax affairs in order Get practising your smug face for a few years time Resource of the week Photo Splash  is this weeks ROTW and is a great fun free app which is perfect for creating some fun images. We're social - We're making big efforts to become more social this year, and we'd love you to join in the fun. Follow us on Facebook Check us out on Instagram Join the conversation What does 2017 hold for you and how are you planning for the year? Head to the forum to discuss all the topics discussed in today's episode. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this week's episode we're going to look at how to invest in 2017, which is a great follow up to last week's 'where to invest in 2017' podcast.

Rob B the radio star & a news of a new RMP office

We're also bowing down to a new radio star in our midst - Rob B has been appearing on local radio in Liverpool. He's also been 'up north' looking in and around Warrington for the second RMP office - exciting stuff!

Rob D - getting things done

Rob D has had a great week too though and has been making some serious headway into writing his new book which is going to be all about lettings and management. A HUGE thank you to everyone who took up the challenge and sent over their tips, the book will be all the stronger for your input!

The Property Hub Magazine - landing now

There's a cat on the front cover, what's not to like? Subscribers will be receiving their copies very soon, and we can promise you it's a great one.

The Property Hub Meetups - next week

It's nearly time for The Meetups again and Rob B will be heading to join Roxane and the Richmond Hubbers, while Rob D will be in Stratford, East London. Find your nearest Meetup here and head along.

What's on the agenda for 2017?

Negative Media

The media just love a good dose of doom and gloom, particularly if it is property investment based. It hasn’t happened yet, but we are giving you some advanced notice. It will happen this year and if you’re not careful could suck you in. When the media gets negative we get excited, this is when the best opportunities arise. 

Tax Changes

We have covered this in some depth in the following episodes -

http://thepropertyhub.net/tpp165-tenants-and-taxes/

http://www.propertygeek.net/budget-2015-mortgage-interest-relief-changes-explained/

thepropertyhub.net/Budget2015

thepropertyhub.net/Budget2015part2

http://thepropertyhub.net/should-you-use-a-limited-company-to-invest-in-property/

The upshot is bad news for landlords who have been in the game for a long time, not so bad for new investors because they can plan.

Lettings Fee Ban

The government has just confirmed consultation will begin in a few months time, with the outcome to be announced later this year. You might not notice changes immediately after implementation, but we expect see a trend of letting agents increasing their fees to landlords.

PRA - Prudential Regulation Authority

Sounds complex, but basically all this is means is mortgage companies increasing their stress test levels. Will impact investors in the southeast, investors in the north won't notice the changes.

Article 50

Uncertainty and fear are most likely to be on the menu (again). This will spook some amateur investors, but actually the effect of brexit hard or soft will be felt years down the line.

What should you do and how should you prosper?

  • Avoid London
  • Remember your goal, don’t get lost in the noise
  • Ignore the media and most of your friends
  • Take advantage of any uncertainty
  • Get your tax affairs in order
  • Get practising your smug face for a few years time

Resource of the week

Photo Splash  is this weeks ROTW and is a great fun free app which is perfect for creating some fun images.

We're social -

We're making big efforts to become more social this year, and we'd love you to join in the fun.

Follow us on Facebook

Check us out on Instagram

Join the conversation

What does 2017 hold for you and how are you planning for the year? Head to the forum to discuss all the topics discussed in today's episode.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1796 no ASK73: How do you accurately calculate your return on investment? PLUS: Can I turn my flat into serviced accommodation? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10697 It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Tom & Tony ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you accurately calculate your return on investment? ...and Can I turn my flat into serviced accommodation? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK73: How do you accurately calculate your return on investment? PLUS: Can I turn my flat into serviced accommodation? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Your Tuesday dose of Property Q&A from Rob & Rob It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Tom & Tony ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you accurately calculate your return on investment? ...and Can I turn my flat into serviced accommodation? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Tom & Tony

...ask Rob & Rob... How do you accurately calculate your return on investment?

...and Can I turn my flat into serviced accommodation?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

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]]> 699 TPP201 Where to invest in 2017 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10681&preview=true It's the 201st episode of The Property Podcast and this week we're focussing on where to invest in the UK this year. Some of them you may be expecting from us, but there's a couple of wildcards thrown in for good measure. Listen to find out more. Property Geek A quick plug for Rod D's Property Geek Podcast - the latest episode talks about new mortgage rules which haven’t had much coverage elsewhere. Take a listen to get up to date.  Rents are hitting an 'affordability ceiling' Rob D chose this news story because it proved him right (again). The idea is that rents are getting so high in some areas that if they go up any further, tenants wont afford them, which will only produce more void periods in the end. Rents can't just rise forever as salaries are not rising at the same rate. This is obviously more of an issue in places such as London where tenants are reportedly paying up to 75% of their disposable income on rent. Check out the article here.  Resource of the week Tinder for business (apparently). Shapr.co will give you the ability to swipe left or right and make interesting business contacts. Check it out.  Join the conversation What do you think to our predictions? Do you want to make any of your own? Head to the forum to have your say. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP201 Where to invest in 2017 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With a couple of wildcards for good measure! It's the 201st episode of The Property Podcast and this week we're focussing on where to invest in the UK this year. Some of them you may be expecting from us, but there's a couple of wildcards thrown in for good measure. Listen to find out more. Property Geek A quick plug for Rod D's Property Geek Podcast - the latest episode talks about new mortgage rules which haven’t had much coverage elsewhere. Take a listen to get up to date.  Rents are hitting an 'affordability ceiling' Rob D chose this news story because it proved him right (again). The idea is that rents are getting so high in some areas that if they go up any further, tenants wont afford them, which will only produce more void periods in the end. Rents can't just rise forever as salaries are not rising at the same rate. This is obviously more of an issue in places such as London where tenants are reportedly paying up to 75% of their disposable income on rent. Check out the article here.  Resource of the week Tinder for business (apparently). Shapr.co will give you the ability to swipe left or right and make interesting business contacts. Check it out.  Join the conversation What do you think to our predictions? Do you want to make any of your own? Head to the forum to have your say. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's the 201st episode of The Property Podcast and this week we're focussing on where to invest in the UK this year. Some of them you may be expecting from us, but there's a couple of wildcards thrown in for good measure. Listen to find out more.

Property Geek

A quick plug for Rod D's Property Geek Podcast - the latest episode talks about new mortgage rules which haven’t had much coverage elsewhere. Take a listen to get up to date. 

Rents are hitting an 'affordability ceiling'

Rob D chose this news story because it proved him right (again). The idea is that rents are getting so high in some areas that if they go up any further, tenants wont afford them, which will only produce more void periods in the end. Rents can't just rise forever as salaries are not rising at the same rate. This is obviously more of an issue in places such as London where tenants are reportedly paying up to 75% of their disposable income on rent. Check out the article here. 

Resource of the week

Tinder for business (apparently). Shapr.co will give you the ability to swipe left or right and make interesting business contacts. Check it out. 

Join the conversation

What do you think to our predictions? Do you want to make any of your own? Head to the forum to have your say.

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1804 no ASK72: What’s the minimum acceptable lease length? PLUS: Are guaranteed yields too good to be true? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10679&preview=true It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Tom & Reece ...Ask Rob & Rob – What's the minimum acceptable lease length? ...and are guaranteed yields too good to be true? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK72: What’s the minimum acceptable lease length? PLUS: Are guaranteed yields too good to be true? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What's the minimum acceptable lease length? PLUS: Are guaranteed yields too good to be true? It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Tom & Reece ...Ask Rob & Rob – What's the minimum acceptable lease length? ...and are guaranteed yields too good to be true? The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Tom & Reece

...Ask Rob & Rob – What's the minimum acceptable lease length?

...and are guaranteed yields too good to be true?

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 647 TPP200 Special Episode - Things weve learnt from 200 episodes of The Property Podcast http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10671 It's a milestone episode as we reach our 200th edition of The Property Podcast!  We've included our blast from the past intro style from the very first episode (sorry for those of you that can't stand this one!) We would have put some more clips in from episode one, but we were cringing too much to listen to it all!  Topic of the week 200 episodes wow! Many of you have been kind enough to let us know how much the podcast has helped you over the last 200 episodes, but you’re not the only one’s to benefit we’ve learnt loads too! Lessons You learn from teaching Property investors are normal people - Yes mainstream media it’s true Most people are willing to help, look at the TPH. So don’t pay for expensive courses Givers get Accountability is everything - look at the record of our individual podcasts! Start before you feel ready. You’ll always be embarrassed by your earliest work If you’re enthusiastic about something, do it even if you don’t know where it’s going to lead Personal Highlights/Favourite Episodes Episode 52 Noah Kagan  Episode 69 The 18 Year Property Cycle  Episode 163 Live from the Property Investor Show  Episode 24 Inflation  New garden towns and villages to provide 200,000 homes to ease housing shortage You can read the story on this one right here, but will this really ease the housing shortage? We're sceptical of this one.  Want more Rob D in your life? Due to popular demand Rob D is bringing you more Property Geek. Get over there and subscribe to hear him talk in-depth to some industry experts.  Resource of the week We've got Bjorn (again) to thank for this week's Resource of the Week: Thetopinbox.com Schedule emails to be sent later. Set reminders in your inbox. Track opens. Followup with email sequences. What's not to love, right? Take a look here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP200 Special Episode - Things weve learnt from 200 episodes of The Property Podcast full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's our 200th episode! It's a milestone episode as we reach our 200th edition of The Property Podcast!  We've included our blast from the past intro style from the very first episode (sorry for those of you that can't stand this one!) We would have put some more clips in from episode one, but we were cringing too much to listen to it all!  Topic of the week 200 episodes wow! Many of you have been kind enough to let us know how much the podcast has helped you over the last 200 episodes, but you’re not the only one’s to benefit we’ve learnt loads too! Lessons You learn from teaching Property investors are normal people - Yes mainstream media it’s true Most people are willing to help, look at the TPH. So don’t pay for expensive courses Givers get Accountability is everything - look at the record of our individual podcasts! Start before you feel ready. You’ll always be embarrassed by your earliest work If you’re enthusiastic about something, do it even if you don’t know where it’s going to lead Personal Highlights/Favourite Episodes Episode 52 Noah Kagan  Episode 69 The 18 Year Property Cycle  Episode 163 Live from the Property Investor Show  Episode 24 Inflation  New garden towns and villages to provide 200,000 homes to ease housing shortage You can read the story on this one right here, but will this really ease the housing shortage? We're sceptical of this one.  Want more Rob D in your life? Due to popular demand Rob D is bringing you more Property Geek. Get over there and subscribe to hear him talk in-depth to some industry experts.  Resource of the week We've got Bjorn (again) to thank for this week's Resource of the Week: Thetopinbox.com Schedule emails to be sent later. Set reminders in your inbox. Track opens. Followup with email sequences. What's not to love, right? Take a look here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's a milestone episode as we reach our 200th edition of The Property Podcast! 

We've included our blast from the past intro style from the very first episode (sorry for those of you that can't stand this one!) We would have put some more clips in from episode one, but we were cringing too much to listen to it all! 

Topic of the week

200 episodes wow! Many of you have been kind enough to let us know how much the podcast has helped you over the last 200 episodes, but you’re not the only one’s to benefit we’ve learnt loads too!

Lessons

  • You learn from teaching
  • Property investors are normal people - Yes mainstream media it’s true
  • Most people are willing to help, look at the TPH. So don’t pay for expensive courses
  • Givers get
  • Accountability is everything - look at the record of our individual podcasts!
  • Start before you feel ready. You’ll always be embarrassed by your earliest work
  • If you’re enthusiastic about something, do it even if you don’t know where it’s going to lead

Personal Highlights/Favourite Episodes

New garden towns and villages to provide 200,000 homes to ease housing shortage

You can read the story on this one right here, but will this really ease the housing shortage? We're sceptical of this one. 

Want more Rob D in your life?

Due to popular demand Rob D is bringing you more Property Geek. Get over there and subscribe to hear him talk in-depth to some industry experts. 

Resource of the week

We've got Bjorn (again) to thank for this week's Resource of the Week: Thetopinbox.com Schedule emails to be sent later. Set reminders in your inbox. Track opens. Followup with email sequences. What's not to love, right? Take a look here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2298 no ASK71: Should I buy a property with tenants? PLUS: Getting creditworthy for investments http://thepropertyhub.net/ask71/ It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week John from Manchester... ...Asks Rob & Rob – Should I buy a property with tenants?  ...and another listener asks about how to get creditworthy for investments.  The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK71: Should I buy a property with tenants? PLUS: Getting creditworthy for investments full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Another two questions answered this week! It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week John from Manchester... ...Asks Rob & Rob – Should I buy a property with tenants?  ...and another listener asks about how to get creditworthy for investments.  The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week John from Manchester...

...Asks Rob & Rob – Should I buy a property with tenants? 

...and another listener asks about how to get creditworthy for investments. 

The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 665 TPP199: Property predictions for 2017 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10652 Always a popular episode! We take a look at the predictions we made this time last year, and make a new batch for 2017! Our predictions for 2017 Rob B: Manchester to grab headlines and see strong growth maybe double digit Liverpool and Leeds is Manchester last year No more negative tax plays from the government Major players to come into LTD company mortgage market Rob D: Prices to grow no more than 2% nationally, flat in London Media negativity Base rate to go no higher than 0.5%, inflation low Mortgage availability to keep improving for Ltd Cos and rates to improve  How did we do last year? If you want to check out last years episode, you can find that right here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 TPP199: Property predictions for 2017 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub And we look back at last year's predictions... Always a popular episode! We take a look at the predictions we made this time last year, and make a new batch for 2017! Our predictions for 2017 Rob B: Manchester to grab headlines and see strong growth maybe double digit Liverpool and Leeds is Manchester last year No more negative tax plays from the government Major players to come into LTD company mortgage market Rob D: Prices to grow no more than 2% nationally, flat in London Media negativity Base rate to go no higher than 0.5%, inflation low Mortgage availability to keep improving for Ltd Cos and rates to improve  How did we do last year? If you want to check out last years episode, you can find that right here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Always a popular episode! We take a look at the predictions we made this time last year, and make a new batch for 2017!

Our predictions for 2017

Rob B:

  • Manchester to grab headlines and see strong growth maybe double digit
  • Liverpool and Leeds is Manchester last year
  • No more negative tax plays from the government
  • Major players to come into LTD company mortgage market

Rob D:

  • Prices to grow no more than 2% nationally, flat in London
  • Media negativity
  • Base rate to go no higher than 0.5%, inflation low
  • Mortgage availability to keep improving for Ltd Cos and rates to improve

 How did we do last year?

If you want to check out last years episode, you can find that right here.

 

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]]> 1928 no ASK ROB & ROB EPISODE 70: Questions about Crowdfunding http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10639 It's time for the very first Ask Rob & Rob of 2017, with two questions from two more listeners... ...Ask Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding crowdfunding... The Robs give their take on these frequently asked questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 03 Jan 2017 06:00:00 -0000 ASK ROB & ROB EPISODE 70: Questions about Crowdfunding full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two new questions for a brand new year It's time for the very first Ask Rob & Rob of 2017, with two questions from two more listeners... ...Ask Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding crowdfunding... The Robs give their take on these frequently asked questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for the very first Ask Rob & Rob of 2017, with two questions from two more listeners...

...Ask Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding crowdfunding...

The Robs give their take on these frequently asked questions!

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

Interested? Click here to find out more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 524 TPP198: 2016 in review http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10644&preview=true If you're listening to this during that in-betweeny time between Christmas and New Year then well done you - that is hardcore podcast listening! News This would usually be news this week but is in fact more news of the whole year. We'll start with what's happened with us. We launched a gorgeous new website for The Property Hub, full of courses, info, and a fab forum. If you don't use it to do more than listen to the podcast then please go check it out. Our Magazine subscribers doubled this year and it's fair to say we're delighted with the publication we put out. Our team work incredibly hard on this and it must be pretty good to be doubling it's subscribers this year. If you're still not a subscriber then you can sign up right here so you don't miss a single copy in 2017. We have a new features editor, some new big-hitting writers starting in the new year, and we're so excited with what is to come. The Meetups have grown from a handful in 2015 to over 35 regular monthly events, and this has been entirely down to Abbey, Vicky and The Meetup Leaders who have helped to grow this project. If you're yet to come along to your local Meetup then please do come along and say hi, we'll be popping up at as many Meetups as possible to say hello in 2016. We also held a Northern Summit and whilst our plans are not quite nailed down just yet - we are sure we'll do something in the North in 2017. Meanwhile there may be a couple of tickets available for the London Summit in February, but be quick because these could sell out any time now - check here to see if there are still tickets available. News this week This is the year that will be remembered for bringing us Brexit and Trump - and the truth is that any personal opinions aside, we're not scared of either. This is definitely not a time to be fearful if you know your stuff. We'll have a new course out in the next few weeks which is all about how the market may progress, so look out for that as it will definitely cover any potential impact of these big events. Bigger news (in property at least) were the stamp duty changes for people with second homes and beyond - so basically all BTL investors. This one was particularly hard on investors in the South East. Definitely a big event for the property investment market. What next for The Robs? Rob D has committed to writing a new book (feel free to chase him up on that), we're going to up our game massively in social media (which wouldn't be hard to be fair!). Our social media channels will be bringing you really interesting content in 2017, so please watch this space and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. We have another big announcement or two which we hope you will love but we can't say any more about these for now. You'll just have to keep listening throughout the new year to find out more. Resource of the week There can only be one resource of the week this week. It's not new, but it is vital. It's the best time of year for setting goals and there is no better way than with our Goal Setting Course. Check it out here.   Join the conversation What did 2016 bring for you? What are your plans for the new year? Continue the conversation over at The Property Hub Forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP198: 2016 in review full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A look at everything that happened this year. If you're listening to this during that in-betweeny time between Christmas and New Year then well done you - that is hardcore podcast listening! News This would usually be news this week but is in fact more news of the whole year. We'll start with what's happened with us. We launched a gorgeous new website for The Property Hub, full of courses, info, and a fab forum. If you don't use it to do more than listen to the podcast then please go check it out. Our Magazine subscribers doubled this year and it's fair to say we're delighted with the publication we put out. Our team work incredibly hard on this and it must be pretty good to be doubling it's subscribers this year. If you're still not a subscriber then you can sign up right here so you don't miss a single copy in 2017. We have a new features editor, some new big-hitting writers starting in the new year, and we're so excited with what is to come. The Meetups have grown from a handful in 2015 to over 35 regular monthly events, and this has been entirely down to Abbey, Vicky and The Meetup Leaders who have helped to grow this project. If you're yet to come along to your local Meetup then please do come along and say hi, we'll be popping up at as many Meetups as possible to say hello in 2016. We also held a Northern Summit and whilst our plans are not quite nailed down just yet - we are sure we'll do something in the North in 2017. Meanwhile there may be a couple of tickets available for the London Summit in February, but be quick because these could sell out any time now - check here to see if there are still tickets available. News this week This is the year that will be remembered for bringing us Brexit and Trump - and the truth is that any personal opinions aside, we're not scared of either. This is definitely not a time to be fearful if you know your stuff. We'll have a new course out in the next few weeks which is all about how the market may progress, so look out for that as it will definitely cover any potential impact of these big events. Bigger news (in property at least) were the stamp duty changes for people with second homes and beyond - so basically all BTL investors. This one was particularly hard on investors in the South East. Definitely a big event for the property investment market. What next for The Robs? Rob D has committed to writing a new book (feel free to chase him up on that), we're going to up our game massively in social media (which wouldn't be hard to be fair!). Our social media channels will be bringing you really interesting content in 2017, so please watch this space and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. We have another big announcement or two which we hope you will love but we can't say any more about these for now. You'll just have to keep listening throughout the new year to find out more. Resource of the week There can only be one resource of the week this week. It's not new, but it is vital. It's the best time of year for setting goals and there is no better way than with our Goal Setting Course. Check it out here.   Join the conversation What did 2016 bring for you? What are your plans for the new year? Continue the conversation over at The Property Hub Forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If you're listening to this during that in-betweeny time between Christmas and New Year then well done you - that is hardcore podcast listening!

News

This would usually be news this week but is in fact more news of the whole year. We'll start with what's happened with us. We launched a gorgeous new website for The Property Hub, full of courses, info, and a fab forum. If you don't use it to do more than listen to the podcast then please go check it out.

Our Magazine subscribers doubled this year and it's fair to say we're delighted with the publication we put out. Our team work incredibly hard on this and it must be pretty good to be doubling it's subscribers this year. If you're still not a subscriber then you can sign up right here so you don't miss a single copy in 2017. We have a new features editor, some new big-hitting writers starting in the new year, and we're so excited with what is to come.

The Meetups have grown from a handful in 2015 to over 35 regular monthly events, and this has been entirely down to Abbey, Vicky and The Meetup Leaders who have helped to grow this project. If you're yet to come along to your local Meetup then please do come along and say hi, we'll be popping up at as many Meetups as possible to say hello in 2016.

We also held a Northern Summit and whilst our plans are not quite nailed down just yet - we are sure we'll do something in the North in 2017. Meanwhile there may be a couple of tickets available for the London Summit in February, but be quick because these could sell out any time now - check here to see if there are still tickets available.

News this week

This is the year that will be remembered for bringing us Brexit and Trump - and the truth is that any personal opinions aside, we're not scared of either. This is definitely not a time to be fearful if you know your stuff. We'll have a new course out in the next few weeks which is all about how the market may progress, so look out for that as it will definitely cover any potential impact of these big events.

Bigger news (in property at least) were the stamp duty changes for people with second homes and beyond - so basically all BTL investors. This one was particularly hard on investors in the South East. Definitely a big event for the property investment market.

What next for The Robs?

Rob D has committed to writing a new book (feel free to chase him up on that), we're going to up our game massively in social media (which wouldn't be hard to be fair!). Our social media channels will be bringing you really interesting content in 2017, so please watch this space and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

We have another big announcement or two which we hope you will love but we can't say any more about these for now. You'll just have to keep listening throughout the new year to find out more.

Resource of the week

There can only be one resource of the week this week. It's not new, but it is vital. It's the best time of year for setting goals and there is no better way than with our Goal Setting Course. Check it out here.

 

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]]> 1388 no TPP197: Our favourite things of 2016 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10626 Nobody can deny that 2016 has been a weird year for the world, but it's been a good year for us in general. This week's episode is a run down of the things we have loved in the past twelve months. News this week   Shock - as BTL is over (apparently). This news story has some pretty depressing statistics attached to it, and if you read just the first paragraph it's not great news! But (as you probably suspected) there's a bit more to this! The statistics used are not exactly thorough, with data coming from only one firm of estate agents. An excellent reminder of why we should always read beyond the headlines. Resource of the week This episode is really one long resource of the week list, so if that's your favourite part of The Property Podcast, then keep listening. Books Death by Meeting - Patrick Lencioni Titan Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. - Hatching Twitter by Nick Bilton The Slight Edge - Jeff Olson Speculator - Doug Casey Open - Andre Agassi   Podcasts How I built this Conversations with Tyler London Fintech Podcast The Spectator podcast   Apps Virgin Train App Pocket Instagram Kindle App - Word Runner Should I Answer? Franz   Other Stuff Jet Skiing Billions & Narco’s - TV On Netflix – Tony Robbins “I am not your guru”, Supermensch - The legend of Shep Gordon No coffee! Meditation - 100 days  Join the conversation What would make your 'Best of 2016' list? Have you checked out any of the suggestions The Robs mentioned? Carry on the conversation over at The Property Hub Forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP197: Our favourite things of 2016 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The best of 2016 Nobody can deny that 2016 has been a weird year for the world, but it's been a good year for us in general. This week's episode is a run down of the things we have loved in the past twelve months. News this week   Shock - as BTL is over (apparently). This news story has some pretty depressing statistics attached to it, and if you read just the first paragraph it's not great news! But (as you probably suspected) there's a bit more to this! The statistics used are not exactly thorough, with data coming from only one firm of estate agents. An excellent reminder of why we should always read beyond the headlines. Resource of the week This episode is really one long resource of the week list, so if that's your favourite part of The Property Podcast, then keep listening. Books Death by Meeting - Patrick Lencioni Titan Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. - Hatching Twitter by Nick Bilton The Slight Edge - Jeff Olson Speculator - Doug Casey Open - Andre Agassi   Podcasts How I built this Conversations with Tyler London Fintech Podcast The Spectator podcast   Apps Virgin Train App Pocket Instagram Kindle App - Word Runner Should I Answer? Franz   Other Stuff Jet Skiing Billions & Narco’s - TV On Netflix – Tony Robbins “I am not your guru”, Supermensch - The legend of Shep Gordon No coffee! Meditation - 100 days  Join the conversation What would make your 'Best of 2016' list? Have you checked out any of the suggestions The Robs mentioned? Carry on the conversation over at The Property Hub Forum. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Nobody can deny that 2016 has been a weird year for the world, but it's been a good year for us in general. This week's episode is a run down of the things we have loved in the past twelve months.

News this week

 

Shock - as BTL is over (apparently). This news story has some pretty depressing statistics attached to it, and if you read just the first paragraph it's not great news! But (as you probably suspected) there's a bit more to this! The statistics used are not exactly thorough, with data coming from only one firm of estate agents.

An excellent reminder of why we should always read beyond the headlines.

Resource of the week

This episode is really one long resource of the week list, so if that's your favourite part of The Property Podcast, then keep listening.

Books

Death by Meeting - Patrick Lencioni

Titan Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. -

Hatching Twitter by Nick Bilton

The Slight Edge - Jeff Olson

Speculator - Doug Casey

Open - Andre Agassi

 

Podcasts

How I built this

Conversations with Tyler

London Fintech Podcast

The Spectator podcast

 

Apps

Virgin Train App

Pocket

Instagram

Kindle App - Word Runner

Should I Answer?

Franz

 

Other Stuff

Jet Skiing

Billions & Narco’s - TV

On Netflix – Tony Robbins “I am not your guru”, Supermensch - The legend of Shep Gordon

No coffee!

Meditation - 100 days 

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]]> 2693 no ASK ROB & ROB 69: Books, Courses and Scotland http://thepropertyhub.net/ask69/ It's time for the last Ask Rob & Rob of the year (we'll be far too busy with mince pies for one week only), and this week Charlotte... ...Asks Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding HMOs.  ...and Sam asks why on earth don't we discuss Scotland on the podcast! The Robs give their take on these topics, for your listening pleasure. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK ROB & ROB 69: Books, Courses and Scotland full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub and happy holidays! It's time for the last Ask Rob & Rob of the year (we'll be far too busy with mince pies for one week only), and this week Charlotte... ...Asks Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding HMOs.  ...and Sam asks why on earth don't we discuss Scotland on the podcast! The Robs give their take on these topics, for your listening pleasure. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's time for the last Ask Rob & Rob of the year (we'll be far too busy with mince pies for one week only), and this week Charlotte...

...Asks Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding HMOs. 

...and Sam asks why on earth don't we discuss Scotland on the podcast!

The Robs give their take on these topics, for your listening pleasure.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

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  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

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]]> 462 TPP196: More listeners deals reviewed http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10620 Due to the great response to the last 'listeners' deals' podcast, we're happy to say we're bringing you more of these this week, which is brilliant news for us because we love this format! This week we check out deals from Tom, Hannah, and Jamie, and these three deals vary greatly! Resource of the week It's another Trello based resource of the week, but bear with us because Trello aficionados will love this one. Butler for Trello will help automate a ton of the things you do manually - and you can set this up using plain English commands. Play about with it and see what it can do for you. Check it out here. News this week £5bn of Northern Powerhouse projects made available to Chinese investors - well this is one we will add to the 'told you so' file!  We’ve been talking about overseas investors looking outside London and this backs it up. We doubt this will be the last good news story for The Northern Powerhouse, but check this one out here. Join the conversation Which of these deals would be the one to pique your interest? Head over to the forum to discuss this more. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP196: More listeners deals reviewed full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob check out three more deals... Due to the great response to the last 'listeners' deals' podcast, we're happy to say we're bringing you more of these this week, which is brilliant news for us because we love this format! This week we check out deals from Tom, Hannah, and Jamie, and these three deals vary greatly! Resource of the week It's another Trello based resource of the week, but bear with us because Trello aficionados will love this one. Butler for Trello will help automate a ton of the things you do manually - and you can set this up using plain English commands. Play about with it and see what it can do for you. Check it out here. News this week £5bn of Northern Powerhouse projects made available to Chinese investors - well this is one we will add to the 'told you so' file!  We’ve been talking about overseas investors looking outside London and this backs it up. We doubt this will be the last good news story for The Northern Powerhouse, but check this one out here. Join the conversation Which of these deals would be the one to pique your interest? Head over to the forum to discuss this more. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Due to the great response to the last 'listeners' deals' podcast, we're happy to say we're bringing you more of these this week, which is brilliant news for us because we love this format!

This week we check out deals from Tom, Hannah, and Jamie, and these three deals vary greatly!

Resource of the week

It's another Trello based resource of the week, but bear with us because Trello aficionados will love this one. Butler for Trello will help automate a ton of the things you do manually - and you can set this up using plain English commands. Play about with it and see what it can do for you. Check it out here.

News this week

£5bn of Northern Powerhouse projects made available to Chinese investors - well this is one we will add to the 'told you so' file! 

We’ve been talking about overseas investors looking outside London and this backs it up. We doubt this will be the last good news story for The Northern Powerhouse, but check this one out here.

Join the conversation

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]]> 2120 no ASK68: Questions about the London Property Market http://thepropertyhub.net/ask68/ This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Danny and another listener... ...Asks Rob & Rob – two questions about the London Property Market The Robs give their take on buying in The Capital and weigh up the potential for investors in the area. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK68: Questions about the London Property Market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two questions on the potential to invest in The Capital. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Danny and another listener... ...Asks Rob & Rob – two questions about the London Property Market The Robs give their take on buying in The Capital and weigh up the potential for investors in the area. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Danny and another listener...

...Asks Rob & Rob – two questions about the London Property Market

The Robs give their take on buying in The Capital and weigh up the potential for investors in the area.

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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NEED MORE ANSWERS?

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Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

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]]> 576 TPP195: Whats gone wrong for us in 2016 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10608 This week's podcast is always a popular subject - what's gone wrong for The Robs in the world of property! Rob & Rob tell you all about their more challenging moments in 2016, and what lesson's we're learned throughout along the way.   Resource of the week This week's resource comes from a guy Rob D met at our recent Discovery Day. If you're looking for a new way to listen to podcasts via your iPhone then try Overcast.FM.  This is a powerful yet simple podcast player that allows you to pick up extra speed without distortion, which dynamically shortens silences in talk shows. News this week This week's news story from The Guardian is music to The Robs ears and we've filed it straight under the category of 'told you so'. “Richard Donnell, insight director at Hometrack, said he expected Oxford and Cambridge to see falls in growth similar to that in London. “The impetus for house price growth is shifting from the affordability-constrained cities in southern England to cities in the midlands and the north of England,” he sad. “Regional cities have more attractive affordability levels and house prices have significant potential upside for growth in the near term subject to the outlook for the economy.”  Take a look at the story in full here.  Join the conversation If you'd like to join share your own story about lessons learned in 2016, then head on over to The Property Hub Forum and join the discussion. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP195: Whats gone wrong for us in 2016 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Because it can't go right all the time... This week's podcast is always a popular subject - what's gone wrong for The Robs in the world of property! Rob & Rob tell you all about their more challenging moments in 2016, and what lesson's we're learned throughout along the way.   Resource of the week This week's resource comes from a guy Rob D met at our recent Discovery Day. If you're looking for a new way to listen to podcasts via your iPhone then try Overcast.FM.  This is a powerful yet simple podcast player that allows you to pick up extra speed without distortion, which dynamically shortens silences in talk shows. News this week This week's news story from The Guardian is music to The Robs ears and we've filed it straight under the category of 'told you so'. “Richard Donnell, insight director at Hometrack, said he expected Oxford and Cambridge to see falls in growth similar to that in London. “The impetus for house price growth is shifting from the affordability-constrained cities in southern England to cities in the midlands and the north of England,” he sad. “Regional cities have more attractive affordability levels and house prices have significant potential upside for growth in the near term subject to the outlook for the economy.”  Take a look at the story in full here.  Join the conversation If you'd like to join share your own story about lessons learned in 2016, then head on over to The Property Hub Forum and join the discussion. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week's podcast is always a popular subject - what's gone wrong for The Robs in the world of property!

Rob & Rob tell you all about their more challenging moments in 2016, and what lesson's we're learned throughout along the way.

  Resource of the week

This week's resource comes from a guy Rob D met at our recent Discovery Day. If you're looking for a new way to listen to podcasts via your iPhone then try Overcast.FM.  This is a powerful yet simple podcast player that allows you to pick up extra speed without distortion, which dynamically shortens silences in talk shows.

News this week

This week's news story from The Guardian is music to The Robs ears and we've filed it straight under the category of 'told you so'.

“Richard Donnell, insight director at Hometrack, said he expected Oxford and Cambridge to see falls in growth similar to that in London.

“The impetus for house price growth is shifting from the affordability-constrained cities in southern England to cities in the midlands and the north of England,” he sad. “Regional cities have more attractive affordability levels and house prices have significant potential upside for growth in the near term subject to the outlook for the economy.” 

Take a look at the story in full here. 

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]]> 1894 no ASK67: Can you double your money with Airbnb? PLUS: Has the 18 Year Cycle gone mad? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10605 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, A Listener... Asks Rob & Rob –  Can you double your money with Airbnb? PLUS: Has the 18 Year Cycle gone mad? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK67: Can you double your money with Airbnb? PLUS: Has the 18 Year Cycle gone mad? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob answer two more property questions This week on Ask Rob & Rob, A Listener... Asks Rob & Rob –  Can you double your money with Airbnb? PLUS: Has the 18 Year Cycle gone mad? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, A Listener...

Asks Rob & Rob –  Can you double your money with Airbnb? PLUS: Has the 18 Year Cycle gone mad?

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

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  NEED MORE ANSWERS?

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Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

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]]> 480 TPP194: Rob Rob analyse listeners deals http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10574 This week's podcast is one we've never done before. We're going to analyse your latest deals, and thank you to all of you who have submitted details to us. If this is popular then we'll do it again in a few weeks as we have lots to get through! If you'd like to submit a deal for us to look into in the future, then you can do so right here. Meetups are tonight! Before we get started, a quick reminder to head along to your nearest Property Hub Meetup this evening. It's your last chance this year to come along, so we hope you'll be there and bringing some Christmas cheer with you! Rob B is going to be heading to St Alban's and you'll find Rob D at our South Essex Meetup, so if you'd like to say hi then you know where to find them. Resource of the week A serious resource this week but a great one if you're concerned about safety when out and about viewing properties. The PanicGuard App has a host of safety features that can help you feel that bit more secure.  You can choose a contact to get alerted if you activate the alarm. You can also have contacts track your journey, and set a timed alarm that only you can deactivate News this week Philip Hammond announced his Autumn Statement last week and the biggest headline appears to be that he’s scrapping the custom all together! There was some news for Landlords and Tenants though - what do you think the impact will be? Discuss this over on the forum. Join the conversation What did you think to the three deals discussed on the podcast today? Would you have been tempted by Bradford, opted for Bedford or would anyone have had a different take on the Bristol investment? For future reference, we'd love to see your potential investments for towns that don't begin with B too! We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP194: Rob Rob analyse listeners deals full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob analyse potential deals in Bradford, Bristol and Bedford... This week's podcast is one we've never done before. We're going to analyse your latest deals, and thank you to all of you who have submitted details to us. If this is popular then we'll do it again in a few weeks as we have lots to get through! If you'd like to submit a deal for us to look into in the future, then you can do so right here. Meetups are tonight! Before we get started, a quick reminder to head along to your nearest Property Hub Meetup this evening. It's your last chance this year to come along, so we hope you'll be there and bringing some Christmas cheer with you! Rob B is going to be heading to St Alban's and you'll find Rob D at our South Essex Meetup, so if you'd like to say hi then you know where to find them. Resource of the week A serious resource this week but a great one if you're concerned about safety when out and about viewing properties. The PanicGuard App has a host of safety features that can help you feel that bit more secure.  You can choose a contact to get alerted if you activate the alarm. You can also have contacts track your journey, and set a timed alarm that only you can deactivate News this week Philip Hammond announced his Autumn Statement last week and the biggest headline appears to be that he’s scrapping the custom all together! There was some news for Landlords and Tenants though - what do you think the impact will be? Discuss this over on the forum. Join the conversation What did you think to the three deals discussed on the podcast today? Would you have been tempted by Bradford, opted for Bedford or would anyone have had a different take on the Bristol investment? For future reference, we'd love to see your potential investments for towns that don't begin with B too! We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week's podcast is one we've never done before. We're going to analyse your latest deals, and thank you to all of you who have submitted details to us. If this is popular then we'll do it again in a few weeks as we have lots to get through! If you'd like to submit a deal for us to look into in the future, then you can do so right here.

Meetups are tonight!

Before we get started, a quick reminder to head along to your nearest Property Hub Meetup this evening. It's your last chance this year to come along, so we hope you'll be there and bringing some Christmas cheer with you!

Rob B is going to be heading to St Alban's and you'll find Rob D at our South Essex Meetup, so if you'd like to say hi then you know where to find them.

Resource of the week

A serious resource this week but a great one if you're concerned about safety when out and about viewing properties. The PanicGuard App has a host of safety features that can help you feel that bit more secure.  You can choose a contact to get alerted if you activate the alarm. You can also have contacts track your journey, and set a timed alarm that only you can deactivate

News this week

Philip Hammond announced his Autumn Statement last week and the biggest headline appears to be that he’s scrapping the custom all together! There was some news for Landlords and Tenants though - what do you think the impact will be? Discuss this over on the forum.

Join the conversation

What did you think to the three deals discussed on the podcast today? Would you have been tempted by Bradford, opted for Bedford or would anyone have had a different take on the Bristol investment? For future reference, we'd love to see your potential investments for towns that don't begin with B too!

We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

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]]> 1800 no ASK66: Buy now or wait out the wobble? PLUS: How do you use equity in your own home to buy more properties? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10564 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sylvia... Asks Rob & Rob –  Buy now or wait out the wobble? PLUS: How do you use equity in your own home to buy more properties?   ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK66: Buy now or wait out the wobble? PLUS: How do you use equity in your own home to buy more properties? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two more questions and answers from The Robs. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sylvia... Asks Rob & Rob –  Buy now or wait out the wobble? PLUS: How do you use equity in your own home to buy more properties?   ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sylvia...

Asks Rob & Rob –  Buy now or wait out the wobble? PLUS: How do you use equity in your own home to buy more properties?

 

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

 

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]]> 437 TPP193: Major infrastructure projects you should know about http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10558 This week's podcast is all about the major developments in the planning that you need to be aware of. HS2 route 2 announced The second phase of this development has now been announced and there are some unexpected winners (Wigan and Crewe, we're looking at you) and some potential losers. Not just for train geeks (like our very own Rob B), this link demonstrates just how commutable these northern cities are - 55 mins from Crewe to London, anyone?! Heathrow Expansion - Not just big news for London The Airports Commission have estimated that Heathrow expansion will create up to 179,800 jobs and up to £211bn in economic region benefits across the UK by 2050. Crossrail 2 Overcrowding on the Tube is forecast to double by 2041, and National Rail services will face similar challenges! Crossrail 2 would increase central London’s rail capacity by more than 10 per cent. You can check out the submission to the National Infrastructure Commission right here.  Northern Hub Rail improvements A £1 billion pound project to electrify railways in the northwest, slashing journey times and increasing capacity (not to be confused with HS3). This also includes station upgrades, new and improved lines. It will increase the number of passenger train services across the region by 40%. Journey times will fall between Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds. The Multiple Billion Pound Projects in Manchester Piccadilly Station - HS2 Hub. Read the details on this one here. Manchester Airport Said to be the biggest single construction project ever to take place in Greater Manchester, the 10-year scheme will more than double the size of Terminal Two and link it to an improved Terminal Three.  Doubling the number of airport jobs to 40,000 within 30 years and adding 10m annual passengers in just a decade, the move bolsters Manchester’s battle for the government to recognise the true worth of regional airports and underlines Manchester Airport’s place at the heart of The Northern Powerhouse.  Manchester Place (£3bn)  10,000 new homes being built over 150 acres Paradise Project in Birmingham HS2 and banks relocating aren’t the only thing getting the headlines in Birmingham. Paradise Project is considered one of the biggest city centre regen projects outside of London. £500m will be spent on shops, offices and improving the layout of the city centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP193: Major infrastructure projects you should know about full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Major news this week This week's podcast is all about the major developments in the planning that you need to be aware of. HS2 route 2 announced The second phase of this development has now been announced and there are some unexpected winners (Wigan and Crewe, we're looking at you) and some potential losers. Not just for train geeks (like our very own Rob B), this link demonstrates just how commutable these northern cities are - 55 mins from Crewe to London, anyone?! Heathrow Expansion - Not just big news for London The Airports Commission have estimated that Heathrow expansion will create up to 179,800 jobs and up to £211bn in economic region benefits across the UK by 2050. Crossrail 2 Overcrowding on the Tube is forecast to double by 2041, and National Rail services will face similar challenges! Crossrail 2 would increase central London’s rail capacity by more than 10 per cent. You can check out the submission to the National Infrastructure Commission right here.  Northern Hub Rail improvements A £1 billion pound project to electrify railways in the northwest, slashing journey times and increasing capacity (not to be confused with HS3). This also includes station upgrades, new and improved lines. It will increase the number of passenger train services across the region by 40%. Journey times will fall between Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds. The Multiple Billion Pound Projects in Manchester Piccadilly Station - HS2 Hub. Read the details on this one here. Manchester Airport Said to be the biggest single construction project ever to take place in Greater Manchester, the 10-year scheme will more than double the size of Terminal Two and link it to an improved Terminal Three.  Doubling the number of airport jobs to 40,000 within 30 years and adding 10m annual passengers in just a decade, the move bolsters Manchester’s battle for the government to recognise the true worth of regional airports and underlines Manchester Airport’s place at the heart of The Northern Powerhouse.  Manchester Place (£3bn)  10,000 new homes being built over 150 acres Paradise Project in Birmingham HS2 and banks relocating aren’t the only thing getting the headlines in Birmingham. Paradise Project is considered one of the biggest city centre regen projects outside of London. £500m will be spent on shops, offices and improving the layout of the city centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week's podcast is all about the major developments in the planning that you need to be aware of.

HS2 route 2 announced

The second phase of this development has now been announced and there are some unexpected winners (Wigan and Crewe, we're looking at you) and some potential losers. Not just for train geeks (like our very own Rob B), this link demonstrates just how commutable these northern cities are - 55 mins from Crewe to London, anyone?!

Heathrow Expansion - Not just big news for London

The Airports Commission have estimated that Heathrow expansion will create up to 179,800 jobs and up to £211bn in economic region benefits across the UK by 2050.

Crossrail 2

Overcrowding on the Tube is forecast to double by 2041, and National Rail services will face similar challenges! Crossrail 2 would increase central London’s rail capacity by more than 10 per cent. You can check out the submission to the National Infrastructure Commission right here. 

Northern Hub Rail improvements

A £1 billion pound project to electrify railways in the northwest, slashing journey times and increasing capacity (not to be confused with HS3). This also includes station upgrades, new and improved lines. It will increase the number of passenger train services across the region by 40%. Journey times will fall between Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds.

The Multiple Billion Pound Projects in Manchester

Piccadilly Station - HS2 Hub.

Read the details on this one here.

Manchester Airport

Said to be the biggest single construction project ever to take place in Greater Manchester, the 10-year scheme will more than double the size of Terminal Two and link it to an improved Terminal Three.  Doubling the number of airport jobs to 40,000 within 30 years and adding 10m annual passengers in just a decade, the move bolsters Manchester’s battle for the government to recognise the true worth of regional airports and underlines Manchester Airport’s place at the heart of The Northern Powerhouse. 

Manchester Place (£3bn) 

10,000 new homes being built over 150 acres

Paradise Project in Birmingham

HS2 and banks relocating aren’t the only thing getting the headlines in Birmingham. Paradise Project is considered one of the biggest city centre regen projects outside of London. £500m will be spent on shops, offices and improving the layout of the city centre.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1617 no ASK65: Can a sourcing company stop me from dithering? PLUS: What does it mean to invest through a SPV? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10552 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ruth & a mystery person... Ask Rob & Rob – Can a sourcing company stop me from dithering? PLUS: What does it mean to invest through a SPV?   ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK65: Can a sourcing company stop me from dithering? PLUS: What does it mean to invest through a SPV? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two more questions and answers from Rob & Rob This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ruth & a mystery person... Ask Rob & Rob – Can a sourcing company stop me from dithering? PLUS: What does it mean to invest through a SPV?   ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ruth & a mystery person...

Ask Rob & Rob – Can a sourcing company stop me from dithering? PLUS: What does it mean to invest through a SPV?

 

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

 

 

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]]> 493 TPP192: Our latest property deals https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp192-our-latest-property-deals Bizarrely, the Robs are asked all the time if they invest in property themselves. The answer is yes they definitely do! This week's episode is all about finding out more about the recent deals they have been working on. Rob B talks about his new Bradford investment which is looking at producing some very impressive figures indeed, and about a new deal he is working on in a super-prime location in Manchester, which should be brilliant for capital growth. Rob D's recent investment news hasn't quite gone to plan, but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out what happened there - needless to say, true to form, he managed to find a positive to take away from the situation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP192: Our latest property deals full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What have R&R been investing in lately? Bizarrely, the Robs are asked all the time if they invest in property themselves. The answer is yes they definitely do! This week's episode is all about finding out more about the recent deals they have been working on. Rob B talks about his new Bradford investment which is looking at producing some very impressive figures indeed, and about a new deal he is working on in a super-prime location in Manchester, which should be brilliant for capital growth. Rob D's recent investment news hasn't quite gone to plan, but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out what happened there - needless to say, true to form, he managed to find a positive to take away from the situation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Bizarrely, the Robs are asked all the time if they invest in property themselves. The answer is yes they definitely do! This week's episode is all about finding out more about the recent deals they have been working on.

Rob B talks about his new Bradford investment which is looking at producing some very impressive figures indeed, and about a new deal he is working on in a super-prime location in Manchester, which should be brilliant for capital growth.

Rob D's recent investment news hasn't quite gone to plan, but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out what happened there - needless to say, true to form, he managed to find a positive to take away from the situation.

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 2089 no ASK 64: Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask-64-where-should-an-overseas-investor-spend-100 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bryan & Louise... Ask Rob & Rob – Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK 64: Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two more questions and answers from Rob & Rob This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bryan & Louise... Ask Rob & Rob – Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bryan & Louise...

Ask Rob & Rob – Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years?

 

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]]> 553 TPP191: How to run a successful letting agency http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10436 This week we're talking about how to run a successful letting agency. It's something many landlords with growing portfolios think about doing, and also a potential way to get into the property industry by starting your own business. We've built up an agency of our own (Yellow Lettings) over the last couple of years, and we talk about what we think are the key drivers of success – including: Getting qualified (the NFOPP property management qualification is the one we chose) Getting compliant (joining an ombudsman scheme, having the right insurance and protecting client money) Deciding on your USP or market niche Building the right systems (recommended book: The Checklist Manifesto) Hiring your dream team Knowing what to measure to track your success We've put together plenty of episodes on lettings and management, so if this is something you're interested in you should check out: How to prepare a property to let How to handle a nightmare tenant How to manage a property yourself How to let a property yourself How to get your property let fast Lettings law you need to know Lessons learnt from running a letting agent   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP191: How to run a successful letting agency full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we're talking about how to run a successful letting agency This week we're talking about how to run a successful letting agency. It's something many landlords with growing portfolios think about doing, and also a potential way to get into the property industry by starting your own business. We've built up an agency of our own (Yellow Lettings) over the last couple of years, and we talk about what we think are the key drivers of success – including: Getting qualified (the NFOPP property management qualification is the one we chose) Getting compliant (joining an ombudsman scheme, having the right insurance and protecting client money) Deciding on your USP or market niche Building the right systems (recommended book: The Checklist Manifesto) Hiring your dream team Knowing what to measure to track your success We've put together plenty of episodes on lettings and management, so if this is something you're interested in you should check out: How to prepare a property to let How to handle a nightmare tenant How to manage a property yourself How to let a property yourself How to get your property let fast Lettings law you need to know Lessons learnt from running a letting agent   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we're talking about how to run a successful letting agency. It's something many landlords with growing portfolios think about doing, and also a potential way to get into the property industry by starting your own business.

We've built up an agency of our own (Yellow Lettings) over the last couple of years, and we talk about what we think are the key drivers of success – including:

  • Getting qualified (the NFOPP property management qualification is the one we chose)
  • Getting compliant (joining an ombudsman scheme, having the right insurance and protecting client money)
  • Deciding on your USP or market niche
  • Building the right systems (recommended book: The Checklist Manifesto)
  • Hiring your dream team
  • Knowing what to measure to track your success

We've put together plenty of episodes on lettings and management, so if this is something you're interested in you should check out:

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 1724 no ASK63: How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask63/ This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mick & Dave... Ask Rob & Rob – How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK63: How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two questions and two answers from Rob & Rob... This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mick & Dave... Ask Rob & Rob – How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mick & Dave...

Ask Rob & Rob – How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property?

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]]> 462 TPP190 Winning Mindset http://thepropertyhub.net/tpp190-winning-mindset/ If you're a Property Podcast listener you're already a winner, but in this episode we discuss how to cultivate a winning mindset to push yourself to even greater levels of success. In property as with anything else, what separates the high-achievers from the rest generally isn't technical ability or knowledge – it's having the attitude to spot and capitalise on opportunities, and overcome the inevitable challenges. We get into: What we can learn from top athletes and business people How to turn yourself into a happy and positive person The importance of self-awareness Why we go to ridiculous lengths to avoid negative influences Tweaks you can make to your communication to influence your worldview The woo-woo bit: why we both have a gratitude practice Along the way we mention: Rob B's favourite meditation app Coach.me – the tool Rob D uses to track daily habits A Chrome plugin for blocking websites A classic mindset book, The Magic Of Thinking Big   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP190 Winning Mindset full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Push yourself to even greater levels of success If you're a Property Podcast listener you're already a winner, but in this episode we discuss how to cultivate a winning mindset to push yourself to even greater levels of success. In property as with anything else, what separates the high-achievers from the rest generally isn't technical ability or knowledge – it's having the attitude to spot and capitalise on opportunities, and overcome the inevitable challenges. We get into: What we can learn from top athletes and business people How to turn yourself into a happy and positive person The importance of self-awareness Why we go to ridiculous lengths to avoid negative influences Tweaks you can make to your communication to influence your worldview The woo-woo bit: why we both have a gratitude practice Along the way we mention: Rob B's favourite meditation app Coach.me – the tool Rob D uses to track daily habits A Chrome plugin for blocking websites A classic mindset book, The Magic Of Thinking Big   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If you're a Property Podcast listener you're already a winner, but in this episode we discuss how to cultivate a winning mindset to push yourself to even greater levels of success.

In property as with anything else, what separates the high-achievers from the rest generally isn't technical ability or knowledge – it's having the attitude to spot and capitalise on opportunities, and overcome the inevitable challenges.

We get into:

  • What we can learn from top athletes and business people
  • How to turn yourself into a happy and positive person
  • The importance of self-awareness
  • Why we go to ridiculous lengths to avoid negative influences
  • Tweaks you can make to your communication to influence your worldview
  • The woo-woo bit: why we both have a gratitude practice

Along the way we mention:

 

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]]> 2215 no ASK62: Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask62/ This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nadia & Tony... Ask Rob & Rob – Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places? Another two answers from The Robs this week, and another two informative answers! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK62: Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Nadia and Tony ask the Rob's a burning question This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nadia & Tony... Ask Rob & Rob – Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places? Another two answers from The Robs this week, and another two informative answers! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nadia & Tony...

Ask Rob & Rob – Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places?

Another two answers from The Robs this week, and another two informative answers!

ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

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]]> 689 TPP189: Alternative ways to invest in property http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=10059 This week our friend Pete Matthew is back, guiding us through alternative ways to get exposure to property – without owning it directly. We discuss different types of "collective investment" vehicles (such as REITs, OIECs and a whole bunch of other acronyms) as well as investments that track property rather than holding it, such as ETFs. During our chat we get to the bottom of: Why it's useful to look at alternatives to holding property directly All the different options, and how to tell them apart The pros and cons of these types of investment How to research the prospects of different opportunities If you enjoyed this episode, please check out more of Pete's fine work at Meaningful Money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP189: Alternative ways to invest in property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With Meaningful Money's Pete Matthews This week our friend Pete Matthew is back, guiding us through alternative ways to get exposure to property – without owning it directly. We discuss different types of "collective investment" vehicles (such as REITs, OIECs and a whole bunch of other acronyms) as well as investments that track property rather than holding it, such as ETFs. During our chat we get to the bottom of: Why it's useful to look at alternatives to holding property directly All the different options, and how to tell them apart The pros and cons of these types of investment How to research the prospects of different opportunities If you enjoyed this episode, please check out more of Pete's fine work at Meaningful Money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week our friend Pete Matthew is back, guiding us through alternative ways to get exposure to property – without owning it directly.

We discuss different types of "collective investment" vehicles (such as REITs, OIECs and a whole bunch of other acronyms) as well as investments that track property rather than holding it, such as ETFs. During our chat we get to the bottom of:

  • Why it's useful to look at alternatives to holding property directly
  • All the different options, and how to tell them apart
  • The pros and cons of these types of investment
  • How to research the prospects of different opportunities

If you enjoyed this episode, please check out more of Pete's fine work at Meaningful Money

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]]> 1201 no ASK61: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: How should I approach estate agents? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask61/ This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Simon... Asks Rob & Rob – Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Joceline asks how should I approach estate agents? Another two answers from The Robs this week, and these would definitely feature in a property FAQ list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK61: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: How should I approach estate agents? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Two FAQs answered by The Robs this week. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Simon... Asks Rob & Rob – Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Joceline asks how should I approach estate agents? Another two answers from The Robs this week, and these would definitely feature in a property FAQ list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Simon...

Asks Rob & Rob – Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Joceline asks how should I approach estate agents?

Another two answers from The Robs this week, and these would definitely feature in a property FAQ list.

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]]> 477 TPP188: The Ultimate Property Resource http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=9711 This week's episode is just a quick update, but wow are we excited: The Property Hub website has been completely re-built! In this short episode we explain: Why it was high time for an overhaul Improvements we've made to create better conversations in the forum The improved podcast listening and discovery process How we can guide you to the most relevant content for you if you're new Check out the new site here! Normal service will be resumed next week, when Pete Matthew returns for an in-depth exploration of different ways to get exposure to property...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP188: The Ultimate Property Resource full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There's a whole new look over at The Property Hub... This week's episode is just a quick update, but wow are we excited: The Property Hub website has been completely re-built! In this short episode we explain: Why it was high time for an overhaul Improvements we've made to create better conversations in the forum The improved podcast listening and discovery process How we can guide you to the most relevant content for you if you're new Check out the new site here! Normal service will be resumed next week, when Pete Matthew returns for an in-depth exploration of different ways to get exposure to property...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week's episode is just a quick update, but wow are we excited:

The Property Hub website has been completely re-built!

In this short episode we explain:

  • Why it was high time for an overhaul
  • Improvements we've made to create better conversations in the forum
  • The improved podcast listening and discovery process
  • How we can guide you to the most relevant content for you if you're new

Check out the new site here!

Normal service will be resumed next week, when Pete Matthew returns for an in-depth exploration of different ways to get exposure to property...

 

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]]> 930 no ASK ROB & ROB EPISODE 60 https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/ask-rob-rob-episode-60 Ahmed & Drew - My tenant has left me, what should I do? PLUS: Using crowdfunding to buy property...   Hear what Rob & Rob have to say in this weeks episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 18 Oct 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK ROB & ROB EPISODE 60 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub With two questions this week! Ahmed & Drew - My tenant has left me, what should I do? PLUS: Using crowdfunding to buy property...   Hear what Rob & Rob have to say in this weeks episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Ahmed & Drew - My tenant has left me, what should I do? PLUS: Using crowdfunding to buy property...

 

Hear what Rob & Rob have to say in this weeks episode. 

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]]> 464 TPP187: A busy week in property! http://thepropertyhub.net/tpp187-busy-week-property/ We need another 1.8 million rental properties, says RICS Landlords have lost their legal challenge over the Finance Bill Perhaps as a result of the same changes, 63% of new mortgage applications are for limited companies And mortgage applications are only going to get more arduous: the Bank of England have set out their new underwriting requirements, with tougher stress-tests and requirements for portfolio landlords Finally, it's more tough talk from another new government with the announcement of a £5bn fund to provide 25,000 new homes. Will it come to anything? Who knows... There was plenty to talk about, so take a listen and see what you think!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP187: A busy week in property! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We're often scrambling around to find something for our weekly news story, but this week it's all been happening – so we decided to round up the week's announcements while they're still fresh. We need another 1.8 million rental properties, says RICS Landlords have lost their legal challenge over the Finance Bill Perhaps as a result of the same changes, 63% of new mortgage applications are for limited companies And mortgage applications are only going to get more arduous: the Bank of England have set out their new underwriting requirements, with tougher stress-tests and requirements for portfolio landlords Finally, it's more tough talk from another new government with the announcement of a £5bn fund to provide 25,000 new homes. Will it come to anything? Who knows... There was plenty to talk about, so take a listen and see what you think!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • We need another 1.8 million rental properties, says RICS
  • Landlords have lost their legal challenge over the Finance Bill
  • Perhaps as a result of the same changes, 63% of new mortgage applications are for limited companies
  • And mortgage applications are only going to get more arduous: the Bank of England have set out their new underwriting requirements, with tougher stress-tests and requirements for portfolio landlords
  • Finally, it's more tough talk from another new government with the announcement of a £5bn fund to provide 25,000 new homes. Will it come to anything? Who knows...

    • There was plenty to talk about, so take a listen and see what you think!

     

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    ]]>     1489 no     ASK59: How much of my net worth should be in property? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask59-much-net-worth-property/ This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bjorn... Asks Rob & Rob –  How much of my net worth should be in property? The Rob's are possibly not unbiased on this frequently asked question, but they do try to give a balanced take on the well publicised adage that you shouldn't keep more that 10% of your net worth in bricks and mortar.     Listen to this week's episode and let us know your thoughts on this one over on the forum.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK59: How much of my net worth should be in property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Is there a golden rule as to how much of your net worth you should invest in property? This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bjorn... Asks Rob & Rob –  How much of my net worth should be in property? The Rob's are possibly not unbiased on this frequently asked question, but they do try to give a balanced take on the well publicised adage that you shouldn't keep more that 10% of your net worth in bricks and mortar.     Listen to this week's episode and let us know your thoughts on this one over on the forum.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bjorn...

    Asks Rob & Rob –  How much of my net worth should be in property?

    The Rob's are possibly not unbiased on this frequently asked question, but they do try to give a balanced take on the well publicised adage that you shouldn't keep more that 10% of your net worth in bricks and mortar.     Listen to this week's episode and let us know your thoughts on this one over on the forum.   

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     493     TPP186: Property investment around the world http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7784 Grab your passport and join us as we head off around the world of property investment, investigating whether you should be hopping on a plane instead of into a car to research your next acquisition. We look into: The reasons why investing abroad is attractive to so many people The prospects for popular investment spots like Spain and the USA The risks and opportunities in up-and-coming locations like Eastern Europe The "wildcard" locations for if you're feeling particularly brave What to watch out for to make sure your the only risk of losing your shirt is if the airline misplaces your baggage If you'd like to learn more, we've also got a huge feature on investing overseas in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine – with more detail on the areas we mention, plus other countries tipped by overseas investment experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP186: Property investment around the world full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Grab your passport and join us as we head off around the world of property investment, investigating whether you should be hopping on a plane instead of into a car to research your next acquisition Grab your passport and join us as we head off around the world of property investment, investigating whether you should be hopping on a plane instead of into a car to research your next acquisition. We look into: The reasons why investing abroad is attractive to so many people The prospects for popular investment spots like Spain and the USA The risks and opportunities in up-and-coming locations like Eastern Europe The "wildcard" locations for if you're feeling particularly brave What to watch out for to make sure your the only risk of losing your shirt is if the airline misplaces your baggage If you'd like to learn more, we've also got a huge feature on investing overseas in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine – with more detail on the areas we mention, plus other countries tipped by overseas investment experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Grab your passport and join us as we head off around the world of property investment, investigating whether you should be hopping on a plane instead of into a car to research your next acquisition.

    We look into:

    • The reasons why investing abroad is attractive to so many people
    • The prospects for popular investment spots like Spain and the USA
    • The risks and opportunities in up-and-coming locations like Eastern Europe
    • The "wildcard" locations for if you're feeling particularly brave
    • What to watch out for to make sure your the only risk of losing your shirt is if the airline misplaces your baggage

    If you'd like to learn more, we've also got a huge feature on investing overseas in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine – with more detail on the areas we mention, plus other countries tipped by overseas investment experts.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1933 no     ASK58: Never sell a property? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7781 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike... Asks Rob & Rob –  Should I never sell a property?  Rob D admits this is something you hear a LOT from everyone, including from The Robs. However he also says that his thinking has changed a little in recent year. If your property price is increasing a lot faster than the rent and your yield has fallen, you could take the view that you have had the majority of your gains and you could sell now and buy a property elsewhere where there's more growth in it. There's no right answer, and there is a logic in both approaches.    Rob B says his attitude has changed too but only slightly - and that still feels that never selling is a decent principle. There's a time and place to take stock and maybe move some units on though - for example if you have a dud property that just hasn't performed as you expected, or was one of your earlier purchases and you made some mistakes on it, or you have had a constant string of bad tenants that have cost you a lot of time and money; then you should be prepared to walk away and move on to something else.    Rob B continues by saying that as he believes in the 18 year property cycle, he will be inclined to move properties on when we're at the top of that cycle (which we are a fair way away from just now).    So it's not quite a 'never sell a property' answer, and there is definitely a bit more to it than this, depending on your situation, your longterm plan, and where we are in the cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK58: Never sell a property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Mike asks The Robs about the commonly given advice to never sell a property... This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike... Asks Rob & Rob –  Should I never sell a property?  Rob D admits this is something you hear a LOT from everyone, including from The Robs. However he also says that his thinking has changed a little in recent year. If your property price is increasing a lot faster than the rent and your yield has fallen, you could take the view that you have had the majority of your gains and you could sell now and buy a property elsewhere where there's more growth in it. There's no right answer, and there is a logic in both approaches.    Rob B says his attitude has changed too but only slightly - and that still feels that never selling is a decent principle. There's a time and place to take stock and maybe move some units on though - for example if you have a dud property that just hasn't performed as you expected, or was one of your earlier purchases and you made some mistakes on it, or you have had a constant string of bad tenants that have cost you a lot of time and money; then you should be prepared to walk away and move on to something else.    Rob B continues by saying that as he believes in the 18 year property cycle, he will be inclined to move properties on when we're at the top of that cycle (which we are a fair way away from just now).    So it's not quite a 'never sell a property' answer, and there is definitely a bit more to it than this, depending on your situation, your longterm plan, and where we are in the cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike...

    Asks Rob & Rob –  Should I never sell a property? 

    Rob D admits this is something you hear a LOT from everyone, including from The Robs. However he also says that his thinking has changed a little in recent year. If your property price is increasing a lot faster than the rent and your yield has fallen, you could take the view that you have had the majority of your gains and you could sell now and buy a property elsewhere where there's more growth in it. There's no right answer, and there is a logic in both approaches.    Rob B says his attitude has changed too but only slightly - and that still feels that never selling is a decent principle. There's a time and place to take stock and maybe move some units on though - for example if you have a dud property that just hasn't performed as you expected, or was one of your earlier purchases and you made some mistakes on it, or you have had a constant string of bad tenants that have cost you a lot of time and money; then you should be prepared to walk away and move on to something else.    Rob B continues by saying that as he believes in the 18 year property cycle, he will be inclined to move properties on when we're at the top of that cycle (which we are a fair way away from just now).    So it's not quite a 'never sell a property' answer, and there is definitely a bit more to it than this, depending on your situation, your longterm plan, and where we are in the cycle.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     435     TPP185: Setting up your personal finances - with Pete Matthew http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7768 This week we're lucky enough to be joined by Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money podcast, who talks us through how to set up your personal finances for property investment. Having Pete on the show allowed us to cover some topics that we've not devoted enough attention to in the past, including: The importance of life insurance if you have mortgages Where to keep your money while you wait to invest What kind of emergency buffer you should have on hand How to view property as part of a wider investment portfolio ...and Pete shares the biggest personal finance mistake he sees people making If you need more Pete in your life – and frankly, who doesn't – make sure you're subscribed to Meaningful Money Resource of the week Thank you to Matt Chan for pointing us towards Mubert – a site that generates sounds designed to help you concentrate. We've covered similar in the past, but it's always worth checking out another – and if you're going to be looking into insurance policies and bank account comparison tables, you'll need all the help you can get... News this week The northern powerhouse powers on – as Theresa May confirms that it's not going to be scrapped along with the chancellor who coined it! Buzzword or not, investing and looking at policy to rebalance the economy geographically makes nothing but sense – and is good news for anyone with investments anywhere near the areas that are set to benefit. It's meetup time again! The first Thursday of the month is almost upon us, which can only mean one thing: MEETUPS! Again there are more than 30 across the country – and if you're in London, you can attend the launch of our brand new Waterloo meetup. View the full list and book your place here Join the conversation What other steps have you taken to secure your personal finances? Any other questions you'd like Pete to answer for us? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP185: Setting up your personal finances - with Pete Matthew full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub How to set up your personal finances for property investment. This week we're lucky enough to be joined by Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money podcast, who talks us through how to set up your personal finances for property investment. Having Pete on the show allowed us to cover some topics that we've not devoted enough attention to in the past, including: The importance of life insurance if you have mortgages Where to keep your money while you wait to invest What kind of emergency buffer you should have on hand How to view property as part of a wider investment portfolio ...and Pete shares the biggest personal finance mistake he sees people making If you need more Pete in your life – and frankly, who doesn't – make sure you're subscribed to Meaningful Money Resource of the week Thank you to Matt Chan for pointing us towards Mubert – a site that generates sounds designed to help you concentrate. We've covered similar in the past, but it's always worth checking out another – and if you're going to be looking into insurance policies and bank account comparison tables, you'll need all the help you can get... News this week The northern powerhouse powers on – as Theresa May confirms that it's not going to be scrapped along with the chancellor who coined it! Buzzword or not, investing and looking at policy to rebalance the economy geographically makes nothing but sense – and is good news for anyone with investments anywhere near the areas that are set to benefit. It's meetup time again! The first Thursday of the month is almost upon us, which can only mean one thing: MEETUPS! Again there are more than 30 across the country – and if you're in London, you can attend the launch of our brand new Waterloo meetup. View the full list and book your place here Join the conversation What other steps have you taken to secure your personal finances? Any other questions you'd like Pete to answer for us? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we're lucky enough to be joined by Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money podcast, who talks us through how to set up your personal finances for property investment.

    Having Pete on the show allowed us to cover some topics that we've not devoted enough attention to in the past, including:

    • The importance of life insurance if you have mortgages
    • Where to keep your money while you wait to invest
    • What kind of emergency buffer you should have on hand
    • How to view property as part of a wider investment portfolio
    • ...and Pete shares the biggest personal finance mistake he sees people making

    If you need more Pete in your life – and frankly, who doesn't – make sure you're subscribed to Meaningful Money

    Resource of the week

    Thank you to Matt Chan for pointing us towards Mubert – a site that generates sounds designed to help you concentrate.

    We've covered similar in the past, but it's always worth checking out another – and if you're going to be looking into insurance policies and bank account comparison tables, you'll need all the help you can get...

    News this week

    The northern powerhouse powers on – as Theresa May confirms that it's not going to be scrapped along with the chancellor who coined it!

    Buzzword or not, investing and looking at policy to rebalance the economy geographically makes nothing but sense – and is good news for anyone with investments anywhere near the areas that are set to benefit.

    It's meetup time again!

    The first Thursday of the month is almost upon us, which can only mean one thing: MEETUPS!

    Again there are more than 30 across the country – and if you're in London, you can attend the launch of our brand new Waterloo meetup.

    View the full list and book your place here

    Join the conversation

    What other steps have you taken to secure your personal finances?

    Any other questions you'd like Pete to answer for us?

    We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

    If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

    Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

    If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

    Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1622 no     ASK57: What about refinancing? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7763 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike... Asks Rob & Rob –  When it comes to refinancing, should I consider a longer term deal to avoid fees? Rob D & B agree that this is all about the numbers, but it can be tricky to work out. Get your mortgage advisor to do the calculations and work out what is best for you. Remortgaging can be an expensive business and even if the costs are not being paid out immediately, they are definitely still very real costs.  Rob D asks his broker to give him all the figures including any associated fees, just to be 100% sure that he chooses the best deal when re-financing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK57: What about refinancing? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Mike asks Rob & Rob about refinancing... This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike... Asks Rob & Rob –  When it comes to refinancing, should I consider a longer term deal to avoid fees? Rob D & B agree that this is all about the numbers, but it can be tricky to work out. Get your mortgage advisor to do the calculations and work out what is best for you. Remortgaging can be an expensive business and even if the costs are not being paid out immediately, they are definitely still very real costs.  Rob D asks his broker to give him all the figures including any associated fees, just to be 100% sure that he chooses the best deal when re-financing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike...

    Asks Rob & Rob –  When it comes to refinancing, should I consider a longer term deal to avoid fees?

    Rob D & B agree that this is all about the numbers, but it can be tricky to work out. Get your mortgage advisor to do the calculations and work out what is best for you. Remortgaging can be an expensive business and even if the costs are not being paid out immediately, they are definitely still very real costs. 

    Rob D asks his broker to give him all the figures including any associated fees, just to be 100% sure that he chooses the best deal when re-financing. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     454     TPP184: How to prepare your property to let http://thepropertyhub.net/tpp184-prepare-property-let/ Last week we talked about the whole property buying process, all the way up to completion. This week, we're looking at the easy-to-overlook steps you need to take in order to prepare your property to let. They include: Deciding whether to self-manage or use an agent Checking out the competition Informing the authorities and utilities about your ownership Obtaining any licenses that are needed Getting safety certificates in place Checking for any post-refurb minor maintenance issues Then it's time to either start marketing yourself, or hand it over to an agent. We've got you covered there too...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP184: How to prepare your property to let full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Get your property let fast. Last week we talked about the whole property buying process, all the way up to completion. This week, we're looking at the easy-to-overlook steps you need to take in order to prepare your property to let. They include: Deciding whether to self-manage or use an agent Checking out the competition Informing the authorities and utilities about your ownership Obtaining any licenses that are needed Getting safety certificates in place Checking for any post-refurb minor maintenance issues Then it's time to either start marketing yourself, or hand it over to an agent. We've got you covered there too...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week we talked about the whole property buying process, all the way up to completion. This week, we're looking at the easy-to-overlook steps you need to take in order to prepare your property to let.

    They include:

    • Deciding whether to self-manage or use an agent
    • Checking out the competition
    • Informing the authorities and utilities about your ownership
    • Obtaining any licenses that are needed
    • Getting safety certificates in place
    • Checking for any post-refurb minor maintenance issues

    Then it's time to either start marketing yourself, or hand it over to an agent. We've got you covered there too...

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1120 no     ASK56: What checks should you make when buying remotely? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7744 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy... Asks Rob & Rob – What checks should you make when buying remotely? This is somewhat of a specialist subject for The Robs, as they both invest this way, and run companies which help people to invest with a completely hands-off method.  This is an important question and Rob B starts by saying you need to be very clear in what you want from the people you work with. Give them really clear guidelines so people know exactly what is an investment you would consider, and what you wouldn't touch in a million years. This will help preserve your working relationships and save you all a lot of time and avoid frustration. Give as much detail as possible.  Rob D agrees with the advice given but also says to clarify all information given - even if it's coming from a trusted partner. Get images, check market information, and do your research. This will give you complete clarity on your investment, and you wont feel like you really need to be there on the ground. This method is not for everyone, but for us it works really well.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK56: What checks should you make when buying remotely? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A question this week about remote investing. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy... Asks Rob & Rob – What checks should you make when buying remotely? This is somewhat of a specialist subject for The Robs, as they both invest this way, and run companies which help people to invest with a completely hands-off method.  This is an important question and Rob B starts by saying you need to be very clear in what you want from the people you work with. Give them really clear guidelines so people know exactly what is an investment you would consider, and what you wouldn't touch in a million years. This will help preserve your working relationships and save you all a lot of time and avoid frustration. Give as much detail as possible.  Rob D agrees with the advice given but also says to clarify all information given - even if it's coming from a trusted partner. Get images, check market information, and do your research. This will give you complete clarity on your investment, and you wont feel like you really need to be there on the ground. This method is not for everyone, but for us it works really well.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy...

    Asks Rob & Rob – What checks should you make when buying remotely?

    This is somewhat of a specialist subject for The Robs, as they both invest this way, and run companies which help people to invest with a completely hands-off method. 

    This is an important question and Rob B starts by saying you need to be very clear in what you want from the people you work with. Give them really clear guidelines so people know exactly what is an investment you would consider, and what you wouldn't touch in a million years. This will help preserve your working relationships and save you all a lot of time and avoid frustration. Give as much detail as possible. 

    Rob D agrees with the advice given but also says to clarify all information given - even if it's coming from a trusted partner. Get images, check market information, and do your research. This will give you complete clarity on your investment, and you wont feel like you really need to be there on the ground. This method is not for everyone, but for us it works really well. 

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     489     TPP183: The buying process - Every step mapped out and what you can do to improve it http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7712 Getting an offer accepted on a property is always a great moment – but this week we see that rather than being the finish line, it's actually just the firing of the starter's pistol. The process of doing the legals and getting your mortgage arranged can be a lengthy and arduous one, and it's your job to take control of all the people involved and keep things ticking along. In this episode we go step-by-step through everything you'll encounter, and provide tips for how to boost your chances of coming through unscathed. We discuss: The preparation you can do with your broker and solicitor in advance At what point you'll have to fork over money What your solicitor should be doing behind the scenes (and why you need to check that they are!) How to balance patience with keeping things moving The critical milestones in the process of getting your mortgage agreed What will happen in preparation for exchange And in case it's all a bit much to take in, we've got a resource of the week to help... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP183: The buying process - Every step mapped out and what you can do to improve it full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What can you do to make the process of buying a property easier? Getting an offer accepted on a property is always a great moment – but this week we see that rather than being the finish line, it's actually just the firing of the starter's pistol. The process of doing the legals and getting your mortgage arranged can be a lengthy and arduous one, and it's your job to take control of all the people involved and keep things ticking along. In this episode we go step-by-step through everything you'll encounter, and provide tips for how to boost your chances of coming through unscathed. We discuss: The preparation you can do with your broker and solicitor in advance At what point you'll have to fork over money What your solicitor should be doing behind the scenes (and why you need to check that they are!) How to balance patience with keeping things moving The critical milestones in the process of getting your mortgage agreed What will happen in preparation for exchange And in case it's all a bit much to take in, we've got a resource of the week to help... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Getting an offer accepted on a property is always a great moment – but this week we see that rather than being the finish line, it's actually just the firing of the starter's pistol.

    The process of doing the legals and getting your mortgage arranged can be a lengthy and arduous one, and it's your job to take control of all the people involved and keep things ticking along. In this episode we go step-by-step through everything you'll encounter, and provide tips for how to boost your chances of coming through unscathed.

    We discuss:

    • The preparation you can do with your broker and solicitor in advance
    • At what point you'll have to fork over money
    • What your solicitor should be doing behind the scenes (and why you need to check that they are!)
    • How to balance patience with keeping things moving
    • The critical milestones in the process of getting your mortgage agreed
    • What will happen in preparation for exchange

    And in case it's all a bit much to take in, we've got a resource of the week to help...

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1985 no     ASK055: I am in debt, how can I get on the ladder quicker? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7708 Rob B issues a note of caution - beware those who tell you there is a way to do this that means you pay a little more now to get started as an investor. The truth is there is no real shortcut, and you probably should pay your debts off first. It's frustrating, and tempting to want to find a quicker alternative, but not the best move. Avoid the people making the big claims and the courses that say otherwise are a waste of money.  If it's a choice of paying off your debts or investing, you need to make a decision based entirely around return. So if your debt costs you 9% a month and you can comfortably pay this, but you can get a property that gives you an 8% return, then it's a no-brainer - pay off your debt. But start by paying down your most expensive debt first, get that paid off as soon as you can, and then maybe you will reach a point where you have some cheaper debt which you can accept whilst investing.  Rob D admits yes, it's not the fun approach but waiting is the right thing to do, but suggests you make a plan now. Work out when you are going to be ready to invest and use that time to get experience and learn, so that when you're financially ready, you are as educated as possible.  So don't feel disappointed that you can't start now, get a plan together and get excited about what you will be able to do in the future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK055: I am in debt, how can I get on the ladder quicker? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Derek asks Rob & Rob if there is away to start investing quicker, with 30k of debt Rob B issues a note of caution - beware those who tell you there is a way to do this that means you pay a little more now to get started as an investor. The truth is there is no real shortcut, and you probably should pay your debts off first. It's frustrating, and tempting to want to find a quicker alternative, but not the best move. Avoid the people making the big claims and the courses that say otherwise are a waste of money.  If it's a choice of paying off your debts or investing, you need to make a decision based entirely around return. So if your debt costs you 9% a month and you can comfortably pay this, but you can get a property that gives you an 8% return, then it's a no-brainer - pay off your debt. But start by paying down your most expensive debt first, get that paid off as soon as you can, and then maybe you will reach a point where you have some cheaper debt which you can accept whilst investing.  Rob D admits yes, it's not the fun approach but waiting is the right thing to do, but suggests you make a plan now. Work out when you are going to be ready to invest and use that time to get experience and learn, so that when you're financially ready, you are as educated as possible.  So don't feel disappointed that you can't start now, get a plan together and get excited about what you will be able to do in the future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob B issues a note of caution - beware those who tell you there is a way to do this that means you pay a little more now to get started as an investor. The truth is there is no real shortcut, and you probably should pay your debts off first. It's frustrating, and tempting to want to find a quicker alternative, but not the best move. Avoid the people making the big claims and the courses that say otherwise are a waste of money. 

    If it's a choice of paying off your debts or investing, you need to make a decision based entirely around return. So if your debt costs you 9% a month and you can comfortably pay this, but you can get a property that gives you an 8% return, then it's a no-brainer - pay off your debt. But start by paying down your most expensive debt first, get that paid off as soon as you can, and then maybe you will reach a point where you have some cheaper debt which you can accept whilst investing. 

    Rob D admits yes, it's not the fun approach but waiting is the right thing to do, but suggests you make a plan now. Work out when you are going to be ready to invest and use that time to get experience and learn, so that when you're financially ready, you are as educated as possible. 

    So don't feel disappointed that you can't start now, get a plan together and get excited about what you will be able to do in the future. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     452     TPP182: Is property really better than a pension? http://thepropertyhub.net/tpp182-is-property-really-better-than-a-pension/ It's no surprise that we're big believers in the long-term power of property...but we were surprised when the Bank of England's Chief Economist said he'd back property over a pension too. So in this week's episode we ask if property is really better than a pension. We cover: What the BoE's Andy Haldane said Whether property really has outperformed equities over the last 30 years The advantages of property as a long-term asset The advantages of pensions over property Why property isn't the right retirement choice for everyone Why you definitely shouldn't be relying on your main residence to fund your retirement ...and a bit of a rant about the disaster of pension provision (also listen to our pension crisis episode) It's far from being a whitewash – so take a listen, and see what you think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP182: Is property really better than a pension? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's no surprise that we're big believers in the long-term power of property...but we were surprised when the Bank of England's Chief Economist said he'd back property over a pension too. It's no surprise that we're big believers in the long-term power of property...but we were surprised when the Bank of England's Chief Economist said he'd back property over a pension too. So in this week's episode we ask if property is really better than a pension. We cover: What the BoE's Andy Haldane said Whether property really has outperformed equities over the last 30 years The advantages of property as a long-term asset The advantages of pensions over property Why property isn't the right retirement choice for everyone Why you definitely shouldn't be relying on your main residence to fund your retirement ...and a bit of a rant about the disaster of pension provision (also listen to our pension crisis episode) It's far from being a whitewash – so take a listen, and see what you think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It's no surprise that we're big believers in the long-term power of property...but we were surprised when the Bank of England's Chief Economist said he'd back property over a pension too.

    So in this week's episode we ask if property is really better than a pension. We cover:

    • What the BoE's Andy Haldane said
    • Whether property really has outperformed equities over the last 30 years
    • The advantages of property as a long-term asset
    • The advantages of pensions over property
    • Why property isn't the right retirement choice for everyone
    • Why you definitely shouldn't be relying on your main residence to fund your retirement
    • ...and a bit of a rant about the disaster of pension provision (also listen to our pension crisis episode)

    It's far from being a whitewash – so take a listen, and see what you think.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1794 no     ASK54: Do you have a target net yield and have you invested in a property that falls below this? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7689 This is a commonly asked question - basically 'how good is good enough'. The answer is different for everyone as Rob D points out, as everyone has a different approach and attitude to risk. Rob D does say that neither himself nor Rob B uses net yield as a measure, preferring to favour looking at ROI, this takes into account using a mortgage and tells us after factoring in that mortgage, how hard an investment is working. Rob D bases everything on ROI, occasionally looking at gross yield to compare different properties that have similar costs. Rob D (greedily) aims to get an ROI of 10% and in typical Rob D fashion, hasn't invested in a property that doesn't hit this measure, though definitely doesn't rule this out if the deal had the potential to make great capital growth or add value. Rob B has relaxed his approach slightly in recent time, having formally worked with a target of 10% as well. He will now accept 8% BUT only if this property needs zero work and is being handed over to Yellow Lettings to get let. That said,  he has done deals in excess of 14%, and deals at less than 6% because whilst he does check out this measure, he wont necessarily be put off entirely if the ROI isn't so high IF the deal is right in terms of capital growth.  Rob B adds a note of caution to remind us that ROI isn't all it's sometimes cracked up to be! If it is based on letting at the maximum market value, getting a great deal from your solicitor and the very best mortgage rate in the market then these things may well not happen!  Finally, Rob D suggests you don't compare ROI with other investors too frequently as you don't know what another person has allowed in the way of rent void periods, maintenance costs etc. So don't get too hung up comparing your figures against someone else's, just know that you are happy with them personally.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK54: Do you have a target net yield and have you invested in a property that falls below this? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A commonly asked question - and two different approaches from Rob & Rob This is a commonly asked question - basically 'how good is good enough'. The answer is different for everyone as Rob D points out, as everyone has a different approach and attitude to risk. Rob D does say that neither himself nor Rob B uses net yield as a measure, preferring to favour looking at ROI, this takes into account using a mortgage and tells us after factoring in that mortgage, how hard an investment is working. Rob D bases everything on ROI, occasionally looking at gross yield to compare different properties that have similar costs. Rob D (greedily) aims to get an ROI of 10% and in typical Rob D fashion, hasn't invested in a property that doesn't hit this measure, though definitely doesn't rule this out if the deal had the potential to make great capital growth or add value. Rob B has relaxed his approach slightly in recent time, having formally worked with a target of 10% as well. He will now accept 8% BUT only if this property needs zero work and is being handed over to Yellow Lettings to get let. That said,  he has done deals in excess of 14%, and deals at less than 6% because whilst he does check out this measure, he wont necessarily be put off entirely if the ROI isn't so high IF the deal is right in terms of capital growth.  Rob B adds a note of caution to remind us that ROI isn't all it's sometimes cracked up to be! If it is based on letting at the maximum market value, getting a great deal from your solicitor and the very best mortgage rate in the market then these things may well not happen!  Finally, Rob D suggests you don't compare ROI with other investors too frequently as you don't know what another person has allowed in the way of rent void periods, maintenance costs etc. So don't get too hung up comparing your figures against someone else's, just know that you are happy with them personally.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This is a commonly asked question - basically 'how good is good enough'. The answer is different for everyone as Rob D points out, as everyone has a different approach and attitude to risk. Rob D does say that neither himself nor Rob B uses net yield as a measure, preferring to favour looking at ROI, this takes into account using a mortgage and tells us after factoring in that mortgage, how hard an investment is working. Rob D bases everything on ROI, occasionally looking at gross yield to compare different properties that have similar costs. Rob D (greedily) aims to get an ROI of 10% and in typical Rob D fashion, hasn't invested in a property that doesn't hit this measure, though definitely doesn't rule this out if the deal had the potential to make great capital growth or add value.

    Rob B has relaxed his approach slightly in recent time, having formally worked with a target of 10% as well. He will now accept 8% BUT only if this property needs zero work and is being handed over to Yellow Lettings to get let. That said,  he has done deals in excess of 14%, and deals at less than 6% because whilst he does check out this measure, he wont necessarily be put off entirely if the ROI isn't so high IF the deal is right in terms of capital growth. 

    Rob B adds a note of caution to remind us that ROI isn't all it's sometimes cracked up to be! If it is based on letting at the maximum market value, getting a great deal from your solicitor and the very best mortgage rate in the market then these things may well not happen! 

    Finally, Rob D suggests you don't compare ROI with other investors too frequently as you don't know what another person has allowed in the way of rent void periods, maintenance costs etc. So don't get too hung up comparing your figures against someone else's, just know that you are happy with them personally. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     573     TPP181: Is UK property unaffordable? http://thepropertyhub.net/tpp181-is-uk-property-unaffordable/ Depending on who you listen to, it's either the perfect time to invest in property or it's horrendously overvalued and ripe for a crash. This week, we look at the data behind the claims that UK property is unaffordable – and show how easy it is to cherry-pick one measure to support an agenda. We look at affordability through the lens of: Actual house prices (and see the shocking impact of inflation over the long-term) Prices after adjusting for inflation, to identify the specific extent of house price inflation The price of houses as a multiple of earnings, and whether this is historically high The ongoing affordability of housing, looking at the monthly cost of a mortgage as a percentage of income There are some fascinating stats – as well as some really important insights into how affordability varies across regions, and where value might be found.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP181: Is UK property unaffordable? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Depending on who you listen to, it's either the perfect time to invest in property or it's horrendously overvalued and ripe for a crash. Depending on who you listen to, it's either the perfect time to invest in property or it's horrendously overvalued and ripe for a crash. This week, we look at the data behind the claims that UK property is unaffordable – and show how easy it is to cherry-pick one measure to support an agenda. We look at affordability through the lens of: Actual house prices (and see the shocking impact of inflation over the long-term) Prices after adjusting for inflation, to identify the specific extent of house price inflation The price of houses as a multiple of earnings, and whether this is historically high The ongoing affordability of housing, looking at the monthly cost of a mortgage as a percentage of income There are some fascinating stats – as well as some really important insights into how affordability varies across regions, and where value might be found.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Depending on who you listen to, it's either the perfect time to invest in property or it's horrendously overvalued and ripe for a crash.

    This week, we look at the data behind the claims that UK property is unaffordable – and show how easy it is to cherry-pick one measure to support an agenda. We look at affordability through the lens of:

    • Actual house prices (and see the shocking impact of inflation over the long-term)
    • Prices after adjusting for inflation, to identify the specific extent of house price inflation
    • The price of houses as a multiple of earnings, and whether this is historically high
    • The ongoing affordability of housing, looking at the monthly cost of a mortgage as a percentage of income

    There are some fascinating stats – as well as some really important insights into how affordability varies across regions, and where value might be found.

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1372 no     ASK53: What is the snowball effect? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7674 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Charles... Asks Rob & Rob – What is the snowball effect? Rob B says that from a capital growth point of view, if you see your portfolio at the top of the hill, as the hill drops down that represents time, by the time your snowball has been pushed down the hill - it is bigger. The point being, if you do more work in the early stages (buying BMV), your 'snowball' will be bigger at the end. The first few properties are incredibly important and you need to make wise decisions.  Rob D adds that when he thinks about the snowball effect, he thinks of compounding rent. For example, if you want to buy a property every year worth around 80K, with a 75% mortgage and cash for the rest, you would need to save 20k+ (with fees) to buy that property which for most people is a very big ask. But once you have your first property and it's making you money, if you don't touch that rent, you need to save less to put the deposit down on your next property - and if you keep doing that, you reach a stage where you can keep buying through rental income alone. Saving for the first two or three properties is sometimes a slog, but it doesn't take too long for your 'snowball' to take effect and make life a lot easier.  ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK53: What is the snowball effect? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Just what is the snowball effect? This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Charles... Asks Rob & Rob – What is the snowball effect? Rob B says that from a capital growth point of view, if you see your portfolio at the top of the hill, as the hill drops down that represents time, by the time your snowball has been pushed down the hill - it is bigger. The point being, if you do more work in the early stages (buying BMV), your 'snowball' will be bigger at the end. The first few properties are incredibly important and you need to make wise decisions.  Rob D adds that when he thinks about the snowball effect, he thinks of compounding rent. For example, if you want to buy a property every year worth around 80K, with a 75% mortgage and cash for the rest, you would need to save 20k+ (with fees) to buy that property which for most people is a very big ask. But once you have your first property and it's making you money, if you don't touch that rent, you need to save less to put the deposit down on your next property - and if you keep doing that, you reach a stage where you can keep buying through rental income alone. Saving for the first two or three properties is sometimes a slog, but it doesn't take too long for your 'snowball' to take effect and make life a lot easier.  ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Charles...

    Asks Rob & Rob – What is the snowball effect?

    Rob B says that from a capital growth point of view, if you see your portfolio at the top of the hill, as the hill drops down that represents time, by the time your snowball has been pushed down the hill - it is bigger. The point being, if you do more work in the early stages (buying BMV), your 'snowball' will be bigger at the end. The first few properties are incredibly important and you need to make wise decisions. 

    Rob D adds that when he thinks about the snowball effect, he thinks of compounding rent. For example, if you want to buy a property every year worth around 80K, with a 75% mortgage and cash for the rest, you would need to save 20k+ (with fees) to buy that property which for most people is a very big ask. But once you have your first property and it's making you money, if you don't touch that rent, you need to save less to put the deposit down on your next property - and if you keep doing that, you reach a stage where you can keep buying through rental income alone. Saving for the first two or three properties is sometimes a slog, but it doesn't take too long for your 'snowball' to take effect and make life a lot easier. 

    ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

    Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

    Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

    NEED MORE ANSWERS?

    The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

    Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

    Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!

    Interested? Click here to find out more.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     473     TPP180: How to buy an HMO http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7661 More than any other type of property investment, the success of an HMO hinges on buying and setting it up right in the first place. We've talked recently about managing an HMO once it's up and running, but this week it's all about acquisition. We discuss: Where to buy, depending on your target market Two ways to find out where the "HMO areas" are Why you absolutely don't want to compromise on location The importance of understanding Article 4 The challenges involved in financing an HMO How lenders value HMOs (check out this episode of the Property Geek podcast for more on this) What you need to know about licensing The returns you can expect to earn The key components to setting yourself up for a high ROI   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP180: How to buy an HMO full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob discuss how to go about buying a HMO More than any other type of property investment, the success of an HMO hinges on buying and setting it up right in the first place. We've talked recently about managing an HMO once it's up and running, but this week it's all about acquisition. We discuss: Where to buy, depending on your target market Two ways to find out where the "HMO areas" are Why you absolutely don't want to compromise on location The importance of understanding Article 4 The challenges involved in financing an HMO How lenders value HMOs (check out this episode of the Property Geek podcast for more on this) What you need to know about licensing The returns you can expect to earn The key components to setting yourself up for a high ROI   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. More than any other type of property investment, the success of an HMO hinges on buying and setting it up right in the first place. We've talked recently about managing an HMO once it's up and running, but this week it's all about acquisition. We discuss:

    • Where to buy, depending on your target market
    • Two ways to find out where the "HMO areas" are
    • Why you absolutely don't want to compromise on location
    • The importance of understanding Article 4
    • The challenges involved in financing an HMO
    • How lenders value HMOs (check out this episode of the Property Geek podcast for more on this)
    • What you need to know about licensing
    • The returns you can expect to earn
    • The key components to setting yourself up for a high ROI

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1759 no     ASK52: Is it a good idea to buy in multiple different areas? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7656 Rob B starts by reminding you that what may be right for one person, won't necessarily be right for another. There will be pros and cons to each approach and there's no absolutely 'right' answer for everyone. However, whilst there is definitely an advantage in being a 'local expert' it is unlikely that your local area will consistently be a smart place to invest, which is why Rob & Rob invest all over the UK in places they consider to have good fundamentals. Rob allocates a lot of his time to research, and considers it to be lower risk to invest in different locations.  Rob D agrees, it's definitely lower risk to invest in different areas IF you do good research to avoid making any mistakes. Rob D also adds a note of caution for this weeks caller, who had stated she had received lots of BMV deals and reminds everyone to check out these deals really thoroughly before going ahead, and be super diligent with your fact-checking.  ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 23 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK52: Is it a good idea to buy in multiple different areas? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Anika asks is it a good idea to buy in several different areas. Rob B starts by reminding you that what may be right for one person, won't necessarily be right for another. There will be pros and cons to each approach and there's no absolutely 'right' answer for everyone. However, whilst there is definitely an advantage in being a 'local expert' it is unlikely that your local area will consistently be a smart place to invest, which is why Rob & Rob invest all over the UK in places they consider to have good fundamentals. Rob allocates a lot of his time to research, and considers it to be lower risk to invest in different locations.  Rob D agrees, it's definitely lower risk to invest in different areas IF you do good research to avoid making any mistakes. Rob D also adds a note of caution for this weeks caller, who had stated she had received lots of BMV deals and reminds everyone to check out these deals really thoroughly before going ahead, and be super diligent with your fact-checking.  ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob B starts by reminding you that what may be right for one person, won't necessarily be right for another. There will be pros and cons to each approach and there's no absolutely 'right' answer for everyone. However, whilst there is definitely an advantage in being a 'local expert' it is unlikely that your local area will consistently be a smart place to invest, which is why Rob & Rob invest all over the UK in places they consider to have good fundamentals. Rob allocates a lot of his time to research, and considers it to be lower risk to invest in different locations. 

    Rob D agrees, it's definitely lower risk to invest in different areas IF you do good research to avoid making any mistakes. Rob D also adds a note of caution for this weeks caller, who had stated she had received lots of BMV deals and reminds everyone to check out these deals really thoroughly before going ahead, and be super diligent with your fact-checking. 

    ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

    Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

    Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     464     TPP179: What is quantitive easing (QE) and how does it affect property? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7631 Quantitative Easing: hard to understand, even harder to say...and about to have a serious impact on your property investing plans. In this week's episode we explain what QE is, what effects it has, and how you can position yourself to take advantage of it. Useful links: A video from the Bank of England explaining the mechanism by which QE works A letter to the Chancellor warning of the risks A report from the New Economics Foundation assessing QE and proposing an alternative TPP024: Inflation – your worst enemy or your best friend? TPP168: The disappearing middle class (and what you can do about it) We also said we'd reproduce a table with some of the figures we discussed in the episode: Percentage changes in asset prices since 5 March 2009: Average mortgage rate: -31% UK house prices: 32% UK stock market: 87% UK stock market with divs reinvested: 138% Total return from average deposit account: 5% Total return from UK gilts: 47% UK inflation: 16% Pension annuity rates: -27% Gold (in dollar terms): 38%   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP179: What is quantitive easing (QE) and how does it affect property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this week's episode we explain what QE is, what effects it has, and how you can position yourself to take advantage of it. Quantitative Easing: hard to understand, even harder to say...and about to have a serious impact on your property investing plans. In this week's episode we explain what QE is, what effects it has, and how you can position yourself to take advantage of it. Useful links: A video from the Bank of England explaining the mechanism by which QE works A letter to the Chancellor warning of the risks A report from the New Economics Foundation assessing QE and proposing an alternative TPP024: Inflation – your worst enemy or your best friend? TPP168: The disappearing middle class (and what you can do about it) We also said we'd reproduce a table with some of the figures we discussed in the episode: Percentage changes in asset prices since 5 March 2009: Average mortgage rate: -31% UK house prices: 32% UK stock market: 87% UK stock market with divs reinvested: 138% Total return from average deposit account: 5% Total return from UK gilts: 47% UK inflation: 16% Pension annuity rates: -27% Gold (in dollar terms): 38%   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Quantitative Easing: hard to understand, even harder to say...and about to have a serious impact on your property investing plans. In this week's episode we explain what QE is, what effects it has, and how you can position yourself to take advantage of it.

    Useful links:

    We also said we'd reproduce a table with some of the figures we discussed in the episode:

    Percentage changes in asset prices since 5 March 2009:

    • Average mortgage rate: -31%
    • UK house prices: 32%
    • UK stock market: 87%
    • UK stock market with divs reinvested: 138%
    • Total return from average deposit account: 5%
    • Total return from UK gilts: 47%
    • UK inflation: 16%
    • Pension annuity rates: -27%
    • Gold (in dollar terms): 38%

     

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    ]]>     1579 no     ASK51: What's the catch with student pods? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7625&preview=true This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam... Asks Rob & Rob – What's the catch with student pods?   Rob D starts by agreeing that the propositions offered can look attractive and if all pans out as promised then they do indeed sound great. The key, however, is trying to figure out if things will work out as promised by the developer! So for this reason it's absolutely key to look at the previous projects of the developer and see if their history backs up their claims. Rob B is against student pods as he feels they're weighted heavily in favour of the people selling the product as opposed to those owning the product. He suggests that many of the claims made by the developers are greatly exaggerated at best. He also makes a very good point in saying that the mortgageability on student pods is pretty much non-existent, and the market if you want to sell is extremely limited.  Rob B finalises by saying he'd never buy one and he would never offer them to RMP customers - so no sitting on the fence here!  ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK51: What's the catch with student pods? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Sam asks Rob & Rob what's the catch with student pods? This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam... Asks Rob & Rob – What's the catch with student pods?   Rob D starts by agreeing that the propositions offered can look attractive and if all pans out as promised then they do indeed sound great. The key, however, is trying to figure out if things will work out as promised by the developer! So for this reason it's absolutely key to look at the previous projects of the developer and see if their history backs up their claims. Rob B is against student pods as he feels they're weighted heavily in favour of the people selling the product as opposed to those owning the product. He suggests that many of the claims made by the developers are greatly exaggerated at best. He also makes a very good point in saying that the mortgageability on student pods is pretty much non-existent, and the market if you want to sell is extremely limited.  Rob B finalises by saying he'd never buy one and he would never offer them to RMP customers - so no sitting on the fence here!  ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam...

    Asks Rob & Rob – What's the catch with student pods?

     

    Rob D starts by agreeing that the propositions offered can look attractive and if all pans out as promised then they do indeed sound great. The key, however, is trying to figure out if things will work out as promised by the developer! So for this reason it's absolutely key to look at the previous projects of the developer and see if their history backs up their claims.

    Rob B is against student pods as he feels they're weighted heavily in favour of the people selling the product as opposed to those owning the product. He suggests that many of the claims made by the developers are greatly exaggerated at best. He also makes a very good point in saying that the mortgageability on student pods is pretty much non-existent, and the market if you want to sell is extremely limited. 

    Rob B finalises by saying he'd never buy one and he would never offer them to RMP customers - so no sitting on the fence here! 

    ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

    Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

    Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     520     TPP178: Finance for limited companies - what you need to know? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7606 Buying property within a limited company is becoming increasingly popular – but when it comes to obtaining mortgages for companies, there are some extra considerations you need to know about. This week, with the help of our friend Dave Cookson from TC Financial Services, we're running through the important details you need to be aware of. Including: The kind of range and selection you can expect to choose from How to set your company up correctly The documents you should have to hand before you start The personal requirements for company directors that lenders will want to see How to handle the tricky issue of multiple lenders against the same company Why this type of lending is particularly attractive for contractors and business owners What Dave thinks lies ahead for the sector Related listening: TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio? TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors Free video course: Should you use a limited company to invest in property? Resource of the week If you ever need to visualise a process, a flowchart or a mindmap, draw.io is a great free tool to use. Rob B recommends it for fans of Lucidchart, who are now seriously restricting their free plan (the cheek!) News this week It won't have escaped your attention that the Bank of England have cut the base rate to 0.25%, as reported by the Economist – as well as announcing a new round of quantitative easing. If you've got tracker mortgages, enjoy the lower payments! As for the longer-term consequences...we'll be getting into that next week. Join the conversation Have you learnt anything from a company mortgage application that other listeners might find useful? Was it easier or more difficult than you expected? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP178: Finance for limited companies - what you need to know? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Dave Cookson helps Rob & Rob go through the details of obtaining finance as a limited company Buying property within a limited company is becoming increasingly popular – but when it comes to obtaining mortgages for companies, there are some extra considerations you need to know about. This week, with the help of our friend Dave Cookson from TC Financial Services, we're running through the important details you need to be aware of. Including: The kind of range and selection you can expect to choose from How to set your company up correctly The documents you should have to hand before you start The personal requirements for company directors that lenders will want to see How to handle the tricky issue of multiple lenders against the same company Why this type of lending is particularly attractive for contractors and business owners What Dave thinks lies ahead for the sector Related listening: TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio? TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors Free video course: Should you use a limited company to invest in property? Resource of the week If you ever need to visualise a process, a flowchart or a mindmap, draw.io is a great free tool to use. Rob B recommends it for fans of Lucidchart, who are now seriously restricting their free plan (the cheek!) News this week It won't have escaped your attention that the Bank of England have cut the base rate to 0.25%, as reported by the Economist – as well as announcing a new round of quantitative easing. If you've got tracker mortgages, enjoy the lower payments! As for the longer-term consequences...we'll be getting into that next week. Join the conversation Have you learnt anything from a company mortgage application that other listeners might find useful? Was it easier or more difficult than you expected? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Buying property within a limited company is becoming increasingly popular – but when it comes to obtaining mortgages for companies, there are some extra considerations you need to know about.

    This week, with the help of our friend Dave Cookson from TC Financial Services, we're running through the important details you need to be aware of. Including:

    • The kind of range and selection you can expect to choose from
    • How to set your company up correctly
    • The documents you should have to hand before you start
    • The personal requirements for company directors that lenders will want to see
    • How to handle the tricky issue of multiple lenders against the same company
    • Why this type of lending is particularly attractive for contractors and business owners
    • What Dave thinks lies ahead for the sector

    Related listening:

    Resource of the week

    If you ever need to visualise a process, a flowchart or a mindmap, draw.io is a great free tool to use. Rob B recommends it for fans of Lucidchart, who are now seriously restricting their free plan (the cheek!)

    News this week

    It won't have escaped your attention that the Bank of England have cut the base rate to 0.25%, as reported by the Economist – as well as announcing a new round of quantitative easing.

    If you've got tracker mortgages, enjoy the lower payments! As for the longer-term consequences...we'll be getting into that next week.

    Join the conversation

    Have you learnt anything from a company mortgage application that other listeners might find useful?

    Was it easier or more difficult than you expected?

    We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

    If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

    Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

    If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

    Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1495 no     ASK50: Where are we in the 18 year property cycle? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask-50-where-are-we-in-the-18-year-property-cycle/ On this weeks podcast, Jack asks a cracker of a question - where are we in the 18 year property cycle.  Given that this is one of Rob & Rob's favourite topics to talk about, they didn't need a lot of convincing to answer this one! Rob B starts off by stating that he thinks we're just heading into the mid-term wobble - where London and the South East prices should soften a little, and the North should grow a little less slowly. Of course the media will term this as a 'crash' but it's likely that the results will show it to be far less dramatic.  Rob D agrees the UK as a whole is heading into the mid-term wobble, and reminds us that the growth has been amazing in the past few years in London and the South East, so the 'wobble' is likely to be felt the most in these areas.  Both Rob B and Rob D agree the aggressive growth is to come in the second half of the cycle, though London and the South East may grow slightly less aggressively due to their growth beforehand.  Rob B reminds us that as most of our podcast listeners have predicted this is coming, it leaves us in a position to be a lot more relaxed about the situation, and make the most of it.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK50: Where are we in the 18 year property cycle? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Jack asks where are we in the 18 year property cycle. On this weeks podcast, Jack asks a cracker of a question - where are we in the 18 year property cycle.  Given that this is one of Rob & Rob's favourite topics to talk about, they didn't need a lot of convincing to answer this one! Rob B starts off by stating that he thinks we're just heading into the mid-term wobble - where London and the South East prices should soften a little, and the North should grow a little less slowly. Of course the media will term this as a 'crash' but it's likely that the results will show it to be far less dramatic.  Rob D agrees the UK as a whole is heading into the mid-term wobble, and reminds us that the growth has been amazing in the past few years in London and the South East, so the 'wobble' is likely to be felt the most in these areas.  Both Rob B and Rob D agree the aggressive growth is to come in the second half of the cycle, though London and the South East may grow slightly less aggressively due to their growth beforehand.  Rob B reminds us that as most of our podcast listeners have predicted this is coming, it leaves us in a position to be a lot more relaxed about the situation, and make the most of it.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. On this weeks podcast, Jack asks a cracker of a question - where are we in the 18 year property cycle. 

    Given that this is one of Rob & Rob's favourite topics to talk about, they didn't need a lot of convincing to answer this one! Rob B starts off by stating that he thinks we're just heading into the mid-term wobble - where London and the South East prices should soften a little, and the North should grow a little less slowly. Of course the media will term this as a 'crash' but it's likely that the results will show it to be far less dramatic. 

    Rob D agrees the UK as a whole is heading into the mid-term wobble, and reminds us that the growth has been amazing in the past few years in London and the South East, so the 'wobble' is likely to be felt the most in these areas. 

    Both Rob B and Rob D agree the aggressive growth is to come in the second half of the cycle, though London and the South East may grow slightly less aggressively due to their growth beforehand. 

    Rob B reminds us that as most of our podcast listeners have predicted this is coming, it leaves us in a position to be a lot more relaxed about the situation, and make the most of it. 

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     417     TPP177: Are you the right type of person to invest in property? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7577 In the course of getting to know hundreds of investors, we've come across a whole cast of characters who probably shouldn't be investing in property at all – including Stressful Susan, Dithering Derek and Gung-Ho Grace. Will you recognise yourself in any of them? Do you have the right temperament to be a successful investor, or are there traits you need to get under control? Listen to this week's episode and find out! Related episodes we mention: - When Property Goes Wrong - How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal Resource of the week If you ever need to put together a flyer for a property, or just brighten or resize some photos, you might want to try Picmonkey or Canva. Both are free and extremely easy online image editing tools – perfect for quick, everyday tweaks that don't require anything as powerful as Photoshop. News this week Chinese buyers' interest in the UK has spiked by 40% post-Brexit, as reported in The Telegraph. In a way not surprising as the pound is on sale for the rest of the world, but still a remarkable indicator when there's still so much uncertainty about how things will pan out. Join the conversation What other "characters" would you add to our collection? Do you have any traits that you need to work on to make yourself a better investor? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Aug 2016 09:47:38 -0000 TPP177: Are you the right type of person to invest in property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Do you have the right temperament to be a successful investor, or are there traits you need to get under control? Listen to this week's episode and find out! In the course of getting to know hundreds of investors, we've come across a whole cast of characters who probably shouldn't be investing in property at all – including Stressful Susan, Dithering Derek and Gung-Ho Grace. Will you recognise yourself in any of them? Do you have the right temperament to be a successful investor, or are there traits you need to get under control? Listen to this week's episode and find out! Related episodes we mention: - When Property Goes Wrong - How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal Resource of the week If you ever need to put together a flyer for a property, or just brighten or resize some photos, you might want to try Picmonkey or Canva. Both are free and extremely easy online image editing tools – perfect for quick, everyday tweaks that don't require anything as powerful as Photoshop. News this week Chinese buyers' interest in the UK has spiked by 40% post-Brexit, as reported in The Telegraph. In a way not surprising as the pound is on sale for the rest of the world, but still a remarkable indicator when there's still so much uncertainty about how things will pan out. Join the conversation What other "characters" would you add to our collection? Do you have any traits that you need to work on to make yourself a better investor? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In the course of getting to know hundreds of investors, we've come across a whole cast of characters who probably shouldn't be investing in property at all – including Stressful Susan, Dithering Derek and Gung-Ho Grace.

    Will you recognise yourself in any of them? Do you have the right temperament to be a successful investor, or are there traits you need to get under control? Listen to this week's episode and find out!

    Related episodes we mention: - When Property Goes Wrong - How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal

    Resource of the week

    If you ever need to put together a flyer for a property, or just brighten or resize some photos, you might want to try Picmonkey or Canva.

    Both are free and extremely easy online image editing tools – perfect for quick, everyday tweaks that don't require anything as powerful as Photoshop.

    News this week

    Chinese buyers' interest in the UK has spiked by 40% post-Brexit, as reported in The Telegraph.

    In a way not surprising as the pound is on sale for the rest of the world, but still a remarkable indicator when there's still so much uncertainty about how things will pan out.

    Join the conversation

    What other "characters" would you add to our collection?

    Do you have any traits that you need to work on to make yourself a better investor?

    We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

    If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

    Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

    If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

    Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1632 no     ASK49: Are the government trying to force us out? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7568 This week, the brilliantly named Rob, asks a question regarding the build to rent scheme, and how this may impact upon the existing PRS. Asking is this a ploy by The Government to eradicate small time BTL Landlords.  Rob D begins by acknowledging that there will definitely be more institutional investment in BTL, and that it is probably healthy for the sector not to be controlled entirely by private BTL Landlords. But thinks there is room for both in the marketplace, due to the demand for different types of products.  Rob B agrees that whilst the balance my shift, it shouldn't do so radically. Rob B goes on to discuss how quality has improved for student accommodation, and how in the long term this could give us a glimpse into the future of the BTL market, and that it could be a good thing if this competition increases the quality of stock available to tenants.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK49: Are the government trying to force us out? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week, listener Rob asks if the government is trying to force out private landlords. This week, the brilliantly named Rob, asks a question regarding the build to rent scheme, and how this may impact upon the existing PRS. Asking is this a ploy by The Government to eradicate small time BTL Landlords.  Rob D begins by acknowledging that there will definitely be more institutional investment in BTL, and that it is probably healthy for the sector not to be controlled entirely by private BTL Landlords. But thinks there is room for both in the marketplace, due to the demand for different types of products.  Rob B agrees that whilst the balance my shift, it shouldn't do so radically. Rob B goes on to discuss how quality has improved for student accommodation, and how in the long term this could give us a glimpse into the future of the BTL market, and that it could be a good thing if this competition increases the quality of stock available to tenants.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week, the brilliantly named Rob, asks a question regarding the build to rent scheme, and how this may impact upon the existing PRS. Asking is this a ploy by The Government to eradicate small time BTL Landlords. 

    Rob D begins by acknowledging that there will definitely be more institutional investment in BTL, and that it is probably healthy for the sector not to be controlled entirely by private BTL Landlords. But thinks there is room for both in the marketplace, due to the demand for different types of products. 

    Rob B agrees that whilst the balance my shift, it shouldn't do so radically. Rob B goes on to discuss how quality has improved for student accommodation, and how in the long term this could give us a glimpse into the future of the BTL market, and that it could be a good thing if this competition increases the quality of stock available to tenants. 

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     503     TPP176: How to hire for your property team http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7556 This week we're talking about how to hire for your property team – whether it's a property manager, an assistant, a bookkeeper, or just about any other role you can think of. We've talked about the benefits of hiring many times, so this week we talk through the exact process we use to maximise our chances of finding the perfect candidate. We cover: How to set yourself up for success before hiring begins The different hoops we make applicants jump through (and why) How we organise the process to keep track and minimise our time input The questions to ask in an interview One critical step you mustn't miss out The killer question to ask when taking up references Resources we mention are: Topgrading Who: The A-method for hiring (book) Talent Dynamics Resource of the week This week's resource is a Trello board, which is the template we use when we're executing the hiring process we talk about in this episode. Take it, make whatever modifications you want, and you'll find that it makes it way easier to keep track of where you're up to with all your applications. Get the Trello board here And as an extra bonus resource, Rob B was on the Graduate Jobs podcast talking about how to land a job in property – so if you're seeking a role rather than hiring for one, make sure you check out his words of wisdom. News this week House price growth is hotting up in the north and cooling down in the south, according to The Telegraph. Wow, does that mean we've actually got a prediction right for once? Don't forget to register for a meetup! Next week will be the first Thursday of the month, which means...it's meetup time again! There are over 30 meetups taking place, and they're totally free. All you need to do is find one near you, put your name down, and turn up for an evening of friendly and informative chat with other property obsessives. See the full list and sign up here Join the conversation Do you have any tips from when you've hired for your property team? Which tasks do you wish you could hire someone to take off your hands? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP176: How to hire for your property team full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob tell you how they have created their A-Team This week we're talking about how to hire for your property team – whether it's a property manager, an assistant, a bookkeeper, or just about any other role you can think of. We've talked about the benefits of hiring many times, so this week we talk through the exact process we use to maximise our chances of finding the perfect candidate. We cover: How to set yourself up for success before hiring begins The different hoops we make applicants jump through (and why) How we organise the process to keep track and minimise our time input The questions to ask in an interview One critical step you mustn't miss out The killer question to ask when taking up references Resources we mention are: Topgrading Who: The A-method for hiring (book) Talent Dynamics Resource of the week This week's resource is a Trello board, which is the template we use when we're executing the hiring process we talk about in this episode. Take it, make whatever modifications you want, and you'll find that it makes it way easier to keep track of where you're up to with all your applications. Get the Trello board here And as an extra bonus resource, Rob B was on the Graduate Jobs podcast talking about how to land a job in property – so if you're seeking a role rather than hiring for one, make sure you check out his words of wisdom. News this week House price growth is hotting up in the north and cooling down in the south, according to The Telegraph. Wow, does that mean we've actually got a prediction right for once? Don't forget to register for a meetup! Next week will be the first Thursday of the month, which means...it's meetup time again! There are over 30 meetups taking place, and they're totally free. All you need to do is find one near you, put your name down, and turn up for an evening of friendly and informative chat with other property obsessives. See the full list and sign up here Join the conversation Do you have any tips from when you've hired for your property team? Which tasks do you wish you could hire someone to take off your hands? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we're talking about how to hire for your property team – whether it's a property manager, an assistant, a bookkeeper, or just about any other role you can think of.

    We've talked about the benefits of hiring many times, so this week we talk through the exact process we use to maximise our chances of finding the perfect candidate.

    We cover:

    • How to set yourself up for success before hiring begins
    • The different hoops we make applicants jump through (and why)
    • How we organise the process to keep track and minimise our time input
    • The questions to ask in an interview
    • One critical step you mustn't miss out
    • The killer question to ask when taking up references

    Resources we mention are:

    Resource of the week

    This week's resource is a Trello board, which is the template we use when we're executing the hiring process we talk about in this episode. Take it, make whatever modifications you want, and you'll find that it makes it way easier to keep track of where you're up to with all your applications.

    Get the Trello board here

    And as an extra bonus resource, Rob B was on the Graduate Jobs podcast talking about how to land a job in property – so if you're seeking a role rather than hiring for one, make sure you check out his words of wisdom.

    News this week

    House price growth is hotting up in the north and cooling down in the south, according to The Telegraph.

    Wow, does that mean we've actually got a prediction right for once?

    Don't forget to register for a meetup!

    Next week will be the first Thursday of the month, which means...it's meetup time again!

    There are over 30 meetups taking place, and they're totally free. All you need to do is find one near you, put your name down, and turn up for an evening of friendly and informative chat with other property obsessives.

    See the full list and sign up here

    Join the conversation

    Do you have any tips from when you've hired for your property team?

    Which tasks do you wish you could hire someone to take off your hands?

    We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

    If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

    Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

    If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

    Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     2021 no     ASK48: Should I pay more for a company mortgage? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7549 In this week's episode, Rob & Rob talk about getting a mortgage when you're not yet a property owner. Rob B says that there are a lot of mortgage lenders out there, but as a non home owner, and not yet a property investor, the pool of products available are actually quite small. Rob B goes on to say that in 6 months time there will be more options. Both Rob and Rob discuss the options available to you and say how important it is to have a good mortgage advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK48: Should I pay more for a company mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub n this week's episode, Rob & Rob talk about getting a mortgage when you're not yet a property owner. In this week's episode, Rob & Rob talk about getting a mortgage when you're not yet a property owner. Rob B says that there are a lot of mortgage lenders out there, but as a non home owner, and not yet a property investor, the pool of products available are actually quite small. Rob B goes on to say that in 6 months time there will be more options. Both Rob and Rob discuss the options available to you and say how important it is to have a good mortgage advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this week's episode, Rob & Rob talk about getting a mortgage when you're not yet a property owner. Rob B says that there are a lot of mortgage lenders out there, but as a non home owner, and not yet a property investor, the pool of products available are actually quite small.

    Rob B goes on to say that in 6 months time there will be more options. Both Rob and Rob discuss the options available to you and say how important it is to have a good mortgage advisor.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     398     TPP175: Alternative ways to finance a property investment http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7535 This week it's all about the money, as we explore alternative ways to raise funds for your property investments. We explore the pros and cons of using: Credit cards (!) Bridging finance Private finance Joint ventures Second charge loans Each funding source we discuss could be (and most will be) a separate episode in itself – but in this value-packed episode we give you a quick run-through of the different strategies you might want to have in your kit, and how to decide which is the right tool for the job. Resource of the week You've probably rhetorically asked yourself, "where did today go?" – but with Toggl, you can actually look back and check. It's a time-tracking tool (that integrates nicely with Chrome) that makes it easy to monitor the amount of time you spend on different tasks and projects. It involves some manual work and discipline, but the act of being mindful of your time can be beneficial in itself – and Toggl gives you reports that you can dig into to review your biggest time-sucks. Certainly this won't be for everyone – but if you feel like you'd benefit from the insight of knowing how you spend your days, Toggl is a great (and free) way of doing it. News this week As reported in The Telegraph, six commercial property funds have suspended trading – basically meaning that investors aren't allowed to take their money out. We discuss the nature of different types of funds, and what (if anything) this news tells us about the future of commercial property. Join the conversation Which of the financing methods we mentioned have you made use of? Are there any others that we didn't think of? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Jul 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP175: Alternative ways to finance a property investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week it's all about the money, as we explore alternative ways to raise funds for your property investments. This week it's all about the money, as we explore alternative ways to raise funds for your property investments. We explore the pros and cons of using: Credit cards (!) Bridging finance Private finance Joint ventures Second charge loans Each funding source we discuss could be (and most will be) a separate episode in itself – but in this value-packed episode we give you a quick run-through of the different strategies you might want to have in your kit, and how to decide which is the right tool for the job. Resource of the week You've probably rhetorically asked yourself, "where did today go?" – but with Toggl, you can actually look back and check. It's a time-tracking tool (that integrates nicely with Chrome) that makes it easy to monitor the amount of time you spend on different tasks and projects. It involves some manual work and discipline, but the act of being mindful of your time can be beneficial in itself – and Toggl gives you reports that you can dig into to review your biggest time-sucks. Certainly this won't be for everyone – but if you feel like you'd benefit from the insight of knowing how you spend your days, Toggl is a great (and free) way of doing it. News this week As reported in The Telegraph, six commercial property funds have suspended trading – basically meaning that investors aren't allowed to take their money out. We discuss the nature of different types of funds, and what (if anything) this news tells us about the future of commercial property. Join the conversation Which of the financing methods we mentioned have you made use of? Are there any others that we didn't think of? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week it's all about the money, as we explore alternative ways to raise funds for your property investments.

    We explore the pros and cons of using:

    • Credit cards (!)
    • Bridging finance
    • Private finance
    • Joint ventures
    • Second charge loans

    Each funding source we discuss could be (and most will be) a separate episode in itself – but in this value-packed episode we give you a quick run-through of the different strategies you might want to have in your kit, and how to decide which is the right tool for the job.

    Resource of the week

    You've probably rhetorically asked yourself, "where did today go?" – but with Toggl, you can actually look back and check.

    It's a time-tracking tool (that integrates nicely with Chrome) that makes it easy to monitor the amount of time you spend on different tasks and projects. It involves some manual work and discipline, but the act of being mindful of your time can be beneficial in itself – and Toggl gives you reports that you can dig into to review your biggest time-sucks.

    Certainly this won't be for everyone – but if you feel like you'd benefit from the insight of knowing how you spend your days, Toggl is a great (and free) way of doing it.

    News this week

    As reported in The Telegraph, six commercial property funds have suspended trading – basically meaning that investors aren't allowed to take their money out.

    We discuss the nature of different types of funds, and what (if anything) this news tells us about the future of commercial property.

    Join the conversation

    Which of the financing methods we mentioned have you made use of?

    Are there any others that we didn't think of?

    We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

    If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

    Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

    If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

    Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

     

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    ]]>     2326 no     ASK47: Should I buy my own home or invest in property? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7520 In this week's episode, Rob & Rob discuss the pros and cons of buying a home or an investment property. Tony has been living overseas and is looking to return to the UK with his young family - he doesn't have enough to buy in the location the family want to live and he wants to know whether to buy an investment property instead. Rob B starts off by addressing the pros of investing in a property, then renting a home to live in. He says that if you're moving to a new area, renting will give you a chance to see if the area is actually right for you. He then goes on to say that you can build your asset base by investing in property, then use your capital to invest back into buying your own home, leading to a double win. Rob D talks about shaking off the mindset of "You have to own your own home", and goes on to cover some of the advantage of owning your own property, such as accessing more mortgage options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 19 Jul 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK47: Should I buy my own home or invest in property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Tony is moving his young family back to the UK from overseas - he asks Rob and Rob if he should buy or invest? In this week's episode, Rob & Rob discuss the pros and cons of buying a home or an investment property. Tony has been living overseas and is looking to return to the UK with his young family - he doesn't have enough to buy in the location the family want to live and he wants to know whether to buy an investment property instead. Rob B starts off by addressing the pros of investing in a property, then renting a home to live in. He says that if you're moving to a new area, renting will give you a chance to see if the area is actually right for you. He then goes on to say that you can build your asset base by investing in property, then use your capital to invest back into buying your own home, leading to a double win. Rob D talks about shaking off the mindset of "You have to own your own home", and goes on to cover some of the advantage of owning your own property, such as accessing more mortgage options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this week's episode, Rob & Rob discuss the pros and cons of buying a home or an investment property.

    Tony has been living overseas and is looking to return to the UK with his young family - he doesn't have enough to buy in the location the family want to live and he wants to know whether to buy an investment property instead.

    Rob B starts off by addressing the pros of investing in a property, then renting a home to live in. He says that if you're moving to a new area, renting will give you a chance to see if the area is actually right for you. He then goes on to say that you can build your asset base by investing in property, then use your capital to invest back into buying your own home, leading to a double win.

    Rob D talks about shaking off the mindset of "You have to own your own home", and goes on to cover some of the advantage of owning your own property, such as accessing more mortgage options.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     429     ASK46: How do I raise the funds to flip? http://thepropertyhub.net/ask-46-how-do-i-raise-the-funds-to-flip/ Brian from Birmingham and his partner are eager to invest and have saved up to buy their first property, but will need some more capital in order to complete their first flip. Rob & Rob give their tips on gaining finance in this situation and note the things to be aware of as potential pitfalls to gaining finance with no previous investment track record.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:00:00 -0000 ASK46: How do I raise the funds to flip? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Brian from Birmingham asks The Robs about raising finance to complete their first flip. Brian from Birmingham and his partner are eager to invest and have saved up to buy their first property, but will need some more capital in order to complete their first flip. Rob & Rob give their tips on gaining finance in this situation and note the things to be aware of as potential pitfalls to gaining finance with no previous investment track record.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Brian from Birmingham and his partner are eager to invest and have saved up to buy their first property, but will need some more capital in order to complete their first flip.

    Rob & Rob give their tips on gaining finance in this situation and note the things to be aware of as potential pitfalls to gaining finance with no previous investment track record. 

     

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    ]]>     413     TPP173 Brexit: What next and what can we learn? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp173-brexit-what-next-and-what-can-we-learn So, Brexit happened...now what? That's the question we attempt to answer in this week's episode. What happens next in general, what happens next for the property market in particular...and perhaps more importantly, what general lessons can we take away from the whole thing? We discuss: What's happened during the last couple of weeks since the result What it means for property in London – and the UK market in general What to absolutely not do now as an investor Where there might be opportunities to profit from uncertainty The psychology of investors, and what Brexit can teach us about preparing for future major events Further listening: Our Brexit special from last week Pete Matthew discussing Brexit on the Meaningful Money podcast Resource of the week Thank you to Charles for pointing us towards Office Lens (iTunes store and Android store). It's another document scanning app, but Charles and Rob B agree that the quality is far superior to anything else they've tried – and even works for whiteboards. Rob D noted that Evernote has raised its document scanning game too, and the mobile version ofGoogle Drive is improving all the time. It's meetup day! It's the first Thursday of July, which means meetups – 30 of them in fact, across the UK and beyond! Go to thepropertyhub.net/meetups to find your nearest and book your free place. And if you're in Leeds or Leamington Spa, one of the Robs will see you there! Join the conversation Will you be taking advantage of the post-Brexit uncertainty? How have your plans changed, if at all? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Jul 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP173 Brexit: What next and what can we learn? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub So, Brexit happened...now what? That's the question we attempt to answer in this week's episode. What happens next in general, what happens next for the property market in particular...and perhaps more importantly, what general lessons can we take... So, Brexit happened...now what? That's the question we attempt to answer in this week's episode. What happens next in general, what happens next for the property market in particular...and perhaps more importantly, what general lessons can we take away from the whole thing? We discuss: What's happened during the last couple of weeks since the result What it means for property in London – and the UK market in general What to absolutely not do now as an investor Where there might be opportunities to profit from uncertainty The psychology of investors, and what Brexit can teach us about preparing for future major events Further listening: Our Brexit special from last week Pete Matthew discussing Brexit on the Meaningful Money podcast Resource of the week Thank you to Charles for pointing us towards Office Lens (iTunes store and Android store). It's another document scanning app, but Charles and Rob B agree that the quality is far superior to anything else they've tried – and even works for whiteboards. Rob D noted that Evernote has raised its document scanning game too, and the mobile version ofGoogle Drive is improving all the time. It's meetup day! It's the first Thursday of July, which means meetups – 30 of them in fact, across the UK and beyond! Go to thepropertyhub.net/meetups to find your nearest and book your free place. And if you're in Leeds or Leamington Spa, one of the Robs will see you there! Join the conversation Will you be taking advantage of the post-Brexit uncertainty? How have your plans changed, if at all? We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. So, Brexit happened...now what?

    That's the question we attempt to answer in this week's episode. What happens next in general, what happens next for the property market in particular...and perhaps more importantly, what general lessons can we take away from the whole thing?

    We discuss:

    • What's happened during the last couple of weeks since the result
    • What it means for property in London – and the UK market in general
    • What to absolutely not do now as an investor
    • Where there might be opportunities to profit from uncertainty
    • The psychology of investors, and what Brexit can teach us about preparing for future major events

    Further listening:

    Resource of the week

    Thank you to Charles for pointing us towards Office Lens (iTunes store and Android store).

    It's another document scanning app, but Charles and Rob B agree that the quality is far superior to anything else they've tried – and even works for whiteboards.

    Rob D noted that Evernote has raised its document scanning game too, and the mobile version ofGoogle Drive is improving all the time.

    It's meetup day!

    It's the first Thursday of July, which means meetups – 30 of them in fact, across the UK and beyond!

    Go to thepropertyhub.net/meetups to find your nearest and book your free place.

    And if you're in Leeds or Leamington Spa, one of the Robs will see you there!

    Join the conversation

    Will you be taking advantage of the post-Brexit uncertainty?

    How have your plans changed, if at all?

    We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!

    If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes

    Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air.

    If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here.

    Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     1880 no     TPP172: What do Rob & Rob do? https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp172-what-do-rob-rob-do Rob & Rob own multiple property businesses as well as their own portfolios...but what do they actually do every day? That's what we attempt to answer in this episode, as a means of both showing what a full-time career in property looks like and extracting useful lessons for investors at all stages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP172: What do Rob & Rob do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob & Rob own multiple property businesses as well as their own portfolios...but what do they actually do every day? That's what we attempt to answer in this episode, as a means of both showing what a full-time career in property looks like and... Rob & Rob own multiple property businesses as well as their own portfolios...but what do they actually do every day? That's what we attempt to answer in this episode, as a means of both showing what a full-time career in property looks like and extracting useful lessons for investors at all stages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob & Rob own multiple property businesses as well as their own portfolios...but what do they actually do every day? That's what we attempt to answer in this episode, as a means of both showing what a full-time career in property looks like and extracting useful lessons for investors at all stages.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     2121 no     Brexit Special http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7439 In this special episode, Rob & Rob give their immediate reactions to what Brexit means for property investors. We'll be returning to the topic again in more detail next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 06:00:00 -0000 Brexit Special full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this special episode, Rob & Rob give their immediate reactions to what Brexit means for property investors. We'll be returning to the topic again in more detail next week! In this special episode, Rob & Rob give their immediate reactions to what Brexit means for property investors. We'll be returning to the topic again in more detail next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this special episode, Rob & Rob give their immediate reactions to what Brexit means for property investors. We'll be returning to the topic again in more detail next week!

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     451 no     ASK45: Should I buy a property with a short lease? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7426 In this episode, Rob and Rob give pointers on how to establish the value of the house with the current lease, the importance of working with a specialist and also having a process in place to make it an effective strategy for you. Listen in to get Rob D's magic lease number that he recommends as a guideline for lease length. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:00:00 -0000 ASK45: Should I buy a property with a short lease? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub In this episode, Rob and Rob give pointers on how to establish the value of the house with the current lease, the importance of working with a specialist and also having a process in place to make it an effective strategy for you. Listen in to get Rob... In this episode, Rob and Rob give pointers on how to establish the value of the house with the current lease, the importance of working with a specialist and also having a process in place to make it an effective strategy for you. Listen in to get Rob D's magic lease number that he recommends as a guideline for lease length. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. In this episode, Rob and Rob give pointers on how to establish the value of the house with the current lease, the importance of working with a specialist and also having a process in place to make it an effective strategy for you. Listen in to get Rob D's magic lease number that he recommends as a guideline for lease length.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     504     TPP171: Serviced apartments: the next big thing? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7412 This week we’re talking about one of the hottest topics in property investment: serviced apartments. Setting up a property as a serviced apartment can allow investors to achieve levels of return normally associated with high-yielding investments like HMOs – but as always, there’s hard work involved and pitfalls to watch out for. In this episode […] The post TPP171: Serviced apartments: the next big thing? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Jun 2016 06:00:33 -0000 TPP171: Serviced apartments: the next big thing? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about one of the hottest topics in property investment: serviced apartments. Setting up a property as a serviced apartment can allow investors to achieve levels of return normally associated with high-yielding investments like H. This week we’re talking about one of the hottest topics in property investment: serviced apartments. Setting up a property as a serviced apartment can allow investors to achieve levels of return normally associated with high-yielding investments like HMOs – but as always, there’s hard work involved and pitfalls to watch out for. In this episode […] The post TPP171: Serviced apartments: the next big thing? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about one of the hottest topics in property investment: serviced apartments. Setting up a property as a serviced apartment can allow investors to achieve levels of return normally associated with high-yielding investments like HMOs – but as always, there’s hard work involved and pitfalls to watch out for. In this episode […]

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    ]]>     1825 no     ASK44: What will happen to mortgage availability as you get older? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7401 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: What will happen to mortgage availability as you get older? The answer touched upon the fact that the trend is leaning more and more towards people getting mortgages later in life. This is for a couple of major reasons: firstly the change in pension reforms that have […] The post ASK44: What will happen to mortgage availability as you get older? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 21 Jun 2016 06:00:18 -0000 ASK44: What will happen to mortgage availability as you get older? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: What will happen to mortgage availability as you get older? The answer touched upon the fact that the trend is leaning more and more towards people getting mortgages later in life. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: What will happen to mortgage availability as you get older? The answer touched upon the fact that the trend is leaning more and more towards people getting mortgages later in life. This is for a couple of major reasons: firstly the change in pension reforms that have […] The post ASK44: What will happen to mortgage availability as you get older? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: What will happen to mortgage availability as you get older? The answer touched upon the fact that the trend is leaning more and more towards people getting mortgages later in life. This is for a couple of major reasons: firstly the change in pension reforms that have […]

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    ]]>     425     TPP170: How to make HMOs work for you http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7388 Many investors are drawn to HMOs by their seemingly high returns, but then deterred (us included) by the amount of work they seem to involve. And there’s no getting away from it: HMOs are more effort than your standard single let. Nevertheless, there are steps you can take to boost your chances of making HMOs […] The post TPP170: How to make HMOs work for you appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 06:00:16 -0000 TPP170: How to make HMOs work for you full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Many investors are drawn to HMOs by their seemingly high returns, but then deterred (us included) by the amount of work they seem to involve. And there’s no getting away from it: HMOs are more effort than your standard single let. Nevertheless, Many investors are drawn to HMOs by their seemingly high returns, but then deterred (us included) by the amount of work they seem to involve. And there’s no getting away from it: HMOs are more effort than your standard single let. Nevertheless, there are steps you can take to boost your chances of making HMOs […] The post TPP170: How to make HMOs work for you appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Many investors are drawn to HMOs by their seemingly high returns, but then deterred (us included) by the amount of work they seem to involve. And there’s no getting away from it: HMOs are more effort than your standard single let. Nevertheless, there are steps you can take to boost your chances of making HMOs […]

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    ]]>     1757 no     ASK43: How do you handle renovations from a distance? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7380 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Steven asked: How do you handle renovations from a distance? A great question! The answer focused on a couple of older Property Podcast episodes, which talk about this very issue and how to tackle it (see links below). It also mentioned having someone to run the project that you […] The post ASK43: How do you handle renovations from a distance? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 14 Jun 2016 06:00:39 -0000 ASK43: How do you handle renovations from a distance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Steven asked: How do you handle renovations from a distance? A great question! The answer focused on a couple of older Property Podcast episodes, which talk about this very issue and how to tackle it (see links below). This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Steven asked: How do you handle renovations from a distance? A great question! The answer focused on a couple of older Property Podcast episodes, which talk about this very issue and how to tackle it (see links below). It also mentioned having someone to run the project that you […] The post ASK43: How do you handle renovations from a distance? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Steven asked: How do you handle renovations from a distance? A great question! The answer focused on a couple of older Property Podcast episodes, which talk about this very issue and how to tackle it (see links below). It also mentioned having someone to run the project that you […]

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    ]]>     402     TPP169: Will property prices double in the next 10 years? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7367 This week we unpack the often-repeated claim that property prices double every 10 years. Have they done in the past…and most importantly, can we expect to see it happen in the next 10 years? We talk about: The true pace at which prices have grown in the past Why property prices tend to go up […] The post TPP169: Will property prices double in the next 10 years? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 06:00:36 -0000 TPP169: Will property prices double in the next 10 years? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we unpack the often-repeated claim that property prices double every 10 years. Have they done in the past…and most importantly, can we expect to see it happen in the next 10 years? We talk about: The true pace at which prices have grown in th. This week we unpack the often-repeated claim that property prices double every 10 years. Have they done in the past…and most importantly, can we expect to see it happen in the next 10 years? We talk about: The true pace at which prices have grown in the past Why property prices tend to go up […] The post TPP169: Will property prices double in the next 10 years? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we unpack the often-repeated claim that property prices double every 10 years. Have they done in the past…and most importantly, can we expect to see it happen in the next 10 years? We talk about: The true pace at which prices have grown in the past Why property prices tend to go up […]

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    ]]>     2196 no     ASK42: R&R get told off! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7362 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim Freeman… Tells off Rob & Rob! The episode this week is all about the Robs’ attitude towards DIY and repair, and listener Tim Freeman calls out the Robs on not having DIY knowledge, when they so regularly preach about how knowledge is the most important thing and […] The post ASK42: R&R get told off! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Jun 2016 06:00:34 -0000 ASK42: R&R get told off! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim Freeman… Tells off Rob & Rob! The episode this week is all about the Robs’ attitude towards DIY and repair, and listener Tim Freeman calls out the Robs on not having DIY knowledge, This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim Freeman… Tells off Rob & Rob! The episode this week is all about the Robs’ attitude towards DIY and repair, and listener Tim Freeman calls out the Robs on not having DIY knowledge, when they so regularly preach about how knowledge is the most important thing and […] The post ASK42: R&R get told off! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim Freeman… Tells off Rob & Rob! The episode this week is all about the Robs’ attitude towards DIY and repair, and listener Tim Freeman calls out the Robs on not having DIY knowledge, when they so regularly preach about how knowledge is the most important thing and […]

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    ]]>     571     TPP168: The disappearing middle class http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7322 We’ve activated gloom-mode this week to talk about what’s set to become an endangered species in the UK: the middle class. By “middle class” we don’t mean whether you say “sofa” or “settee”: it means middle-income earners, who are increasingly being squeezed out. Over the last 30 years, the proportion of households in London described […] The post TPP168: The disappearing middle class appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Jun 2016 06:00:06 -0000 TPP168: The disappearing middle class full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve activated gloom-mode this week to talk about what’s set to become an endangered species in the UK: the middle class. By “middle class” we don’t mean whether you say “sofa” or “settee”: it means middle-income earners, We’ve activated gloom-mode this week to talk about what’s set to become an endangered species in the UK: the middle class. By “middle class” we don’t mean whether you say “sofa” or “settee”: it means middle-income earners, who are increasingly being squeezed out. Over the last 30 years, the proportion of households in London described […] The post TPP168: The disappearing middle class appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve activated gloom-mode this week to talk about what’s set to become an endangered species in the UK: the middle class. By “middle class” we don’t mean whether you say “sofa” or “settee”: it means middle-income earners, who are increasingly being squeezed out. Over the last 30 years, the proportion of households in London described […]

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    ]]>     1737 no     ASK41: How do you start? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7315 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Yael asked: How do you start? Not an easy one to answer! The answer, however, starts with sorting your finances. Ultimately, you need money to invest in property, and if you don’t have funds, there’s nothing you can do. You don’t need millions, but you will need access to […] The post ASK41: How do you start? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 31 May 2016 06:00:20 -0000 ASK41: How do you start? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Yael asked: How do you start? Not an easy one to answer! The answer, however, starts with sorting your finances. Ultimately, you need money to invest in property, and if you don’t have funds, there’s nothing you can do. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Yael asked: How do you start? Not an easy one to answer! The answer, however, starts with sorting your finances. Ultimately, you need money to invest in property, and if you don’t have funds, there’s nothing you can do. You don’t need millions, but you will need access to […] The post ASK41: How do you start? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Yael asked: How do you start? Not an easy one to answer! The answer, however, starts with sorting your finances. Ultimately, you need money to invest in property, and if you don’t have funds, there’s nothing you can do. You don’t need millions, but you will need access to […]

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    ]]>     354     TPP167: Supply and demand explained http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7294 This week we’re delving into one of the invisible forces that guides the property market: supply and demand. It’s not the only force that operates on property (we’ll be looking at some of the others in the coming weeks), but over the long-term it’s one of the most important. We discuss: What the laws of […] The post TPP167: Supply and demand explained appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 May 2016 06:00:02 -0000 TPP167: Supply and demand explained full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re delving into one of the invisible forces that guides the property market: supply and demand. It’s not the only force that operates on property (we’ll be looking at some of the others in the coming weeks), This week we’re delving into one of the invisible forces that guides the property market: supply and demand. It’s not the only force that operates on property (we’ll be looking at some of the others in the coming weeks), but over the long-term it’s one of the most important. We discuss: What the laws of […] The post TPP167: Supply and demand explained appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re delving into one of the invisible forces that guides the property market: supply and demand. It’s not the only force that operates on property (we’ll be looking at some of the others in the coming weeks), but over the long-term it’s one of the most important. We discuss: What the laws of […]

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    ]]>     1174 no     ASK40: What do you do in a boom? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7287 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Paddy asked: What do you do in a boom? Slow and steady wins the race. This question (as many do) refers to the 18-year property cycle, so be sure to check out our episode on that. The answer talks about looking at your portfolio in the period leading up to […] The post ASK40: What do you do in a boom? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 24 May 2016 06:00:25 -0000 ASK40: What do you do in a boom? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Paddy asked: What do you do in a boom? Slow and steady wins the race. This question (as many do) refers to the 18-year property cycle, so be sure to check out our episode on that. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Paddy asked: What do you do in a boom? Slow and steady wins the race. This question (as many do) refers to the 18-year property cycle, so be sure to check out our episode on that. The answer talks about looking at your portfolio in the period leading up to […] The post ASK40: What do you do in a boom? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Paddy asked: What do you do in a boom? Slow and steady wins the race. This question (as many do) refers to the 18-year property cycle, so be sure to check out our episode on that. The answer talks about looking at your portfolio in the period leading up to […]

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    ]]>     398     TPP166: Auctions! (from The Property Investor Show) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7269 This week we’re featuring another interview we recorded at the Property Investor Show – this time, we’re talking auctions with Rob Marchant from Clive Emson auctioneers. Rob tells us how best to prepare for an auction in advance, if it’s really still possible to find a bargain in a post-Homes Under The Hammer world, and […] The post TPP166: Auctions! (from The Property Investor Show) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 May 2016 06:00:29 -0000 TPP166: Auctions! (from The Property Investor Show) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re featuring another interview we recorded at the Property Investor Show – this time, we’re talking auctions with Rob Marchant from Clive Emson auctioneers. Rob tells us how best to prepare for an auction in advance, This week we’re featuring another interview we recorded at the Property Investor Show – this time, we’re talking auctions with Rob Marchant from Clive Emson auctioneers. Rob tells us how best to prepare for an auction in advance, if it’s really still possible to find a bargain in a post-Homes Under The Hammer world, and […] The post TPP166: Auctions! (from The Property Investor Show) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re featuring another interview we recorded at the Property Investor Show – this time, we’re talking auctions with Rob Marchant from Clive Emson auctioneers. Rob tells us how best to prepare for an auction in advance, if it’s really still possible to find a bargain in a post-Homes Under The Hammer world, and […]

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    ]]>     1651 no     ASK39: How will Brexit affect the property market? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7264 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graham asked: How will Brexit affect the property market? A popular question! The answer touched upon the important fact that neither Robs believe that Brexit is actually going to happen – people tend towards keeping things as they are, and in all likelihood, Britain will remain in the EU. […] The post ASK39: How will Brexit affect the property market? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 17 May 2016 06:00:23 -0000 ASK39: How will Brexit affect the property market? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graham asked: How will Brexit affect the property market? A popular question! The answer touched upon the important fact that neither Robs believe that Brexit is actually going to happen – people tend towards keeping things This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graham asked: How will Brexit affect the property market? A popular question! The answer touched upon the important fact that neither Robs believe that Brexit is actually going to happen – people tend towards keeping things as they are, and in all likelihood, Britain will remain in the EU. […] The post ASK39: How will Brexit affect the property market? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graham asked: How will Brexit affect the property market? A popular question! The answer touched upon the important fact that neither Robs believe that Brexit is actually going to happen – people tend towards keeping things as they are, and in all likelihood, Britain will remain in the EU. […]

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    ]]>     397     TPP165: Tenants and taxes – interviews with Paul Shamplina (Landlord Action) and Janice Parker (Rita4Rent) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7240 At the Property Investor Show, we grabbed interviews with experts on two of landlords’ least favourite topics: tenants and taxes. First we spoke to Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action about the messes landlords get themselves into with troublesome tenants. Then, to keep the party mood going, we turned our attention to tax – grabbing Janice […] The post TPP165: Tenants and taxes – interviews with Paul Shamplina (Landlord Action) and Janice Parker (Rita4Rent) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 May 2016 06:00:20 -0000 TPP165: Tenants and taxes – interviews with Paul Shamplina (Landlord Action) and Janice Parker (Rita4Rent) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub At the Property Investor Show, we grabbed interviews with experts on two of landlords’ least favourite topics: tenants and taxes. First we spoke to Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action about the messes landlords get themselves into with troublesome tena. At the Property Investor Show, we grabbed interviews with experts on two of landlords’ least favourite topics: tenants and taxes. First we spoke to Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action about the messes landlords get themselves into with troublesome tenants. Then, to keep the party mood going, we turned our attention to tax – grabbing Janice […] The post TPP165: Tenants and taxes – interviews with Paul Shamplina (Landlord Action) and Janice Parker (Rita4Rent) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. At the Property Investor Show, we grabbed interviews with experts on two of landlords’ least favourite topics: tenants and taxes. First we spoke to Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action about the messes landlords get themselves into with troublesome tenants. Then, to keep the party mood going, we turned our attention to tax – grabbing Janice […]

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    ]]>     2101 no     ASK38: Double bill! Can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? (and more!) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7222 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj & Ruth asked: Does the stamp duty surcharge apply to limited companies, & can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? Two questions this week in our first ever double bill! To answer Raj’s question: yes, you have to pay stamp duty if you have a limited […] The post ASK38: Double bill! Can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? (and more!) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 May 2016 06:00:49 -0000 ASK38: Double bill! Can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? (and more!) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj & Ruth asked: Does the stamp duty surcharge apply to limited companies, & can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? Two questions this week in our first ever double bill! To answer Raj’s question: yes, This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj & Ruth asked: Does the stamp duty surcharge apply to limited companies, & can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? Two questions this week in our first ever double bill! To answer Raj’s question: yes, you have to pay stamp duty if you have a limited […] The post ASK38: Double bill! Can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? (and more!) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj & Ruth asked: Does the stamp duty surcharge apply to limited companies, & can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? Two questions this week in our first ever double bill! To answer Raj’s question: yes, you have to pay stamp duty if you have a limited […]

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    ]]>     373     TPP164: What is the Northern Powerhouse all about? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7213 This week we’re finding out if there’s any substance behind the buzzword that is the “Northern Powerhouse”. We talk transport links, government projects, multi-billion pound regeneration schemes…and most importantly, what it all means for property investors. Useful links: The official website for HS2 The government’s northern transport strategy document Resource of the week Archilogic is […] The post TPP164: What is the Northern Powerhouse all about? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 May 2016 06:00:08 -0000 TPP164: What is the Northern Powerhouse all about? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re finding out if there’s any substance behind the buzzword that is the “Northern Powerhouse”. We talk transport links, government projects, multi-billion pound regeneration schemes…and most importantly, This week we’re finding out if there’s any substance behind the buzzword that is the “Northern Powerhouse”. We talk transport links, government projects, multi-billion pound regeneration schemes…and most importantly, what it all means for property investors. Useful links: The official website for HS2 The government’s northern transport strategy document Resource of the week Archilogic is […] The post TPP164: What is the Northern Powerhouse all about? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re finding out if there’s any substance behind the buzzword that is the “Northern Powerhouse”. We talk transport links, government projects, multi-billion pound regeneration schemes…and most importantly, what it all means for property investors. Useful links: The official website for HS2 The government’s northern transport strategy document Resource of the week Archilogic is […]

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    ]]>     1819 no     ASK36: Is there a “local” property cycle? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7208 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. Tue, 03 May 2016 06:00:27 -0000 ASK36: Is there a “local” property cycle? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     340     TPP163: Live from the Property Investor Show! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7197 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. Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:00:12 -0000 TPP163: Live from the Property Investor Show! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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! 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…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 […]

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    ]]>     2221 no     ASK37: Should I pay down my mortgage? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7189 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. Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:00:26 -0000 ASK37: Should I pay down my mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     350     TPP162: 7 questions to ask yourself before buying your next property http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7178 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. Thu, 21 Apr 2016 06:00:45 -0000 TPP162: 7 questions to ask yourself before buying your next property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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? 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     1610 no     ASK35: What’s the best way to find a property mentor? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7173 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. Tue, 19 Apr 2016 06:00:22 -0000 ASK35: What’s the best way to find a property mentor? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     490     TPP161: How we get so much done (and you can too) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7158 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. Thu, 14 Apr 2016 06:00:40 -0000 TPP161: How we get so much done (and you can too) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     2541 no     Property Investor Show Preview https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/property-investor-show-preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wed, 13 Apr 2016 06:00:00 -0000 Property Investor Show Preview full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ]]>     367 no     ASK34: How do I find motivated sellers and BMV deals? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7153 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. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 06:00:02 -0000 ASK34: How do I find motivated sellers and BMV deals? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     452     TPP160: Should you become a full-time property investor? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7139 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. Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:00:11 -0000 TPP160: Should you become a full-time property investor? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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? 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     1861 no     ASK33: What advice do you have for a new graduate? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7131 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. Tue, 05 Apr 2016 06:00:03 -0000 ASK33: What advice do you have for a new graduate? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     367     TPP159: Can you invest in property from a distance? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7122 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. Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:00:52 -0000 TPP159: Can you invest in property from a distance? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1802 no     ASK32: How do I find the right area for flipping? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7116 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. Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:00:30 -0000 ASK32: How do I find the right area for flipping? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 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, […]

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    ]]>     437     TPP158: 5 things we did to become better property investors https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-podcast/tpp158-5-things-we-did-to-become-better-property-i 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. Thu, 24 Mar 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP158: 5 things we did to become better property investors full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 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.

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    ]]>     1802 no     ASK31: Do I need to set up a new limited company? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7082 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. Tue, 22 Mar 2016 06:00:17 -0000 ASK31: Do I need to set up a new limited company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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.. 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     361     TPP157: How to handle a nightmare tenant http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7066 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. Fri, 18 Mar 2016 01:05:53 -0000 TPP157: How to handle a nightmare tenant full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1714 no     ASK29: Should I invest in the UK or abroad? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7061 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. Tue, 15 Mar 2016 06:00:31 -0000 ASK29: Should I invest in the UK or abroad? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     336     TPP156: How to manage a property yourself http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7050 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. Thu, 10 Mar 2016 06:00:24 -0000 TPP156: How to manage a property yourself full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1607 no     ASK28: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7046 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. Tue, 08 Mar 2016 06:00:53 -0000 ASK28: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     430     TPP155: How to let a property yourself http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7033 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. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:00:50 -0000 TPP155: How to let a property yourself full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 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 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, […]

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    ]]>     1911 no     ASK27: Can I invest in property with no money? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7026 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. Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:00:07 -0000 ASK27: Can I invest in property with no money? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     374     TPP154: Is property investment still a good idea? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7018 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. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 06:00:08 -0000 TPP154: Is property investment still a good idea? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1882 no     ASK26: Are one bed flats a bad investment? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=7011 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. Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:00:08 -0000 ASK26: Are one bed flats a bad investment? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     368     TPP153: You need to understand the pension crisis! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6977 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. Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:00:22 -0000 TPP153: You need to understand the pension crisis! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 p 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     1947 no     ASK25: I need help with floorplans! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6973 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. Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:45:03 -0000 ASK25: I need help with floorplans! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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.. 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, 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, […]

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    ]]>     338     ASK24: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6958 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. Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:00:42 -0000 ASK24: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 perio 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     424     TPP151: When property goes bad! (Our mistakes in property) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6939 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. Thu, 04 Feb 2016 06:00:19 -0000 TPP151: When property goes bad! (Our mistakes in property) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     2015 no     ASK23: What are the pros and cons of new builds? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6917 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. Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:00:30 -0000 ASK23: What are the pros and cons of new builds? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     341     TPP150: How to create a property strategy, part 3 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6890 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. Thu, 28 Jan 2016 06:00:00 -0000 TPP150: How to create a property strategy, part 3 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 int 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1939 no     ASK22: How should I structure my new property company? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6896 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. Tue, 26 Jan 2016 11:30:16 -0000 ASK22: How should I structure my new property company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     454     TPP149: How to create a property strategy, part 2 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6868 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. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 06:00:52 -0000 TPP149: How to create a property strategy, part 2 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 che 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     2196 no     ASK21: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6860 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. Tue, 19 Jan 2016 06:00:07 -0000 ASK21: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 yo.. 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. 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, […]

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    ]]>     499     TPP148: How to create a property strategy, Part 1 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6850 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. Thu, 14 Jan 2016 06:00:31 -0000 TPP148: How to create a property strategy, Part 1 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1747 no     ASK20: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6841 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. Tue, 12 Jan 2016 06:00:46 -0000 ASK20: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     679     TPP147: How to smash your 2016 goals http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6828 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. Thu, 07 Jan 2016 06:00:37 -0000 TPP147: How to smash your 2016 goals full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 – be 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. 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. […]

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    ]]>     1839     ASK19: How would you invest £100,000? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6824 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. Tue, 05 Jan 2016 06:00:09 -0000 ASK19: How would you invest £100,000? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 . 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     665     TPP146: 2015 in review, and what’s coming up… http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6795 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. Thu, 31 Dec 2015 06:00:49 -0000 TPP146: 2015 in review, and what’s coming up… full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1358     ASK18: Which mortgage should I choose? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6790 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. Tue, 29 Dec 2015 10:39:20 -0000 ASK18: Which mortgage should I choose? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 mo.. 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     459     TPP145: Happy Christmas! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6787 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. Thu, 24 Dec 2015 06:00:16 -0000 TPP145: Happy Christmas! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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…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 […]

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    ]]>     329     ASK17: How do I get the best deal out of my tenancy renewal? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6778 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. Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:00:02 -0000 ASK17: How do I get the best deal out of my tenancy renewal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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. 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     526     TPP144: Our top resources of 2015 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6768 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. Thu, 17 Dec 2015 06:00:54 -0000 TPP144: Our top resources of 2015 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     2321     ASK16: How do I pitch a deal? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6762 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. Tue, 15 Dec 2015 06:00:00 -0000 ASK16: How do I pitch a deal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     470     TPP143: Where to invest in 2016 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6756 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. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 06:00:51 -0000 TPP143: Where to invest in 2016 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     2021     ASK15: Are lease options a good idea? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6751 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. Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:00:02 -0000 ASK15: Are lease options a good idea? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 (dependin 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     669     TPP142: Property predictions for 2016 (and a look back at 2015) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6741 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. Thu, 03 Dec 2015 06:00:48 -0000 TPP142: Property predictions for 2016 (and a look back at 2015) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1868     ASK14: Should I quit my job and go into property full-time? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6734 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. Tue, 01 Dec 2015 06:00:31 -0000 ASK14: Should I quit my job and go into property full-time? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     424     TPP141: Special episode: Autumn statement shocker! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6728 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. Mon, 30 Nov 2015 06:00:56 -0000 TPP141: Special episode: Autumn statement shocker! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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 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 […]

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    ]]>     1118     TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6709 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. Thu, 26 Nov 2015 06:00:50 -0000 TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     1403     ASK13: What would you do with £80,000? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6703 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. Tue, 24 Nov 2015 06:00:51 -0000 ASK13: What would you do with £80,000? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     510     TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6677 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. Thu, 19 Nov 2015 06:00:06 -0000 TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     2092     ASK12: How do I avoid getting ripped off by a builder? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6672 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. Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:55:43 -0000 ASK12: How do I avoid getting ripped off by a builder? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub 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, 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. 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 […]

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    ]]>     365     TPP139: How to get your property let fast! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6658 However tasty the yield of the property you just bought, it’s all just a notional row on your spreadsheet until a tenant is in and paying the rent. So how do you achieve that…fast? In this week we break it down to the three P’s – the property, the price and the partner you use […] The post TPP139: How to get your property let fast! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Nov 2015 06:00:56 -0000 TPP139: How to get your property let fast! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub However tasty the yield of the property you just bought, it’s all just a notional row on your spreadsheet until a tenant is in and paying the rent. So how do you achieve that…fast? In this week we break it down to the three P’s – the property, However tasty the yield of the property you just bought, it’s all just a notional row on your spreadsheet until a tenant is in and paying the rent. So how do you achieve that…fast? In this week we break it down to the three P’s – the property, the price and the partner you use […] The post TPP139: How to get your property let fast! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. However tasty the yield of the property you just bought, it’s all just a notional row on your spreadsheet until a tenant is in and paying the rent. So how do you achieve that…fast? In this week we break it down to the three P’s – the property, the price and the partner you use […]

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    ]]>     1501     ASK11: What’s the best company tax strategy? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6654 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ravi from Leicester asked: What's the best company tax strategy? Always a tough question to answer, as accountants themselves don't always agree on the best course of action. If you don't have a property company but you do have a business that you want to lend from, you can organise things that way. But the best way is setting up an official loan between two separate companies; this way you can pay back bigger parts of your loan to your original company if you want to lower your profits. All you need to do is make it all official and set things up – see the links below for lots of useful material. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:00:17 -0000 ASK11: What’s the best company tax strategy? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ravi from Leicester asked: What's the best company tax strategy? Always a tough question to answer, as accountants themselves don't always agree on the best course of action. If you don't have a property company but you... This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ravi from Leicester asked: What's the best company tax strategy? Always a tough question to answer, as accountants themselves don't always agree on the best course of action. If you don't have a property company but you do have a business that you want to lend from, you can organise things that way. But the best way is setting up an official loan between two separate companies; this way you can pay back bigger parts of your loan to your original company if you want to lower your profits. All you need to do is make it all official and set things up – see the links below for lots of useful material. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ravi from Leicester asked: What's the best company tax strategy? Always a tough question to answer, as accountants themselves don't always agree on the best course of action. If you don't have a property company but you do have a business that you want to lend from, you can organise things that way. But the best way is setting up an official loan between two separate companies; this way you can pay back bigger parts of your loan to your original company if you want to lower your profits. All you need to do is make it all official and set things up – see the links below for lots of useful material.

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    ]]>     407     TPP138: How to talk to your partner about property investment http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6645 If you’re listening to this podcast, you must be at least somewhat excited about property investment. But does your partner feel the same way? It’s an important question, because investing in property is a big financial decision – and if your partner isn’t on board, that could be the end of your investment dreams (or […] The post TPP138: How to talk to your partner about property investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Nov 2015 06:00:55 -0000 TPP138: How to talk to your partner about property investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub If you’re listening to this podcast, you must be at least somewhat excited about property investment. But does your partner feel the same way? It’s an important question, because investing in property is a big financial decision – and if your partne If you’re listening to this podcast, you must be at least somewhat excited about property investment. But does your partner feel the same way? It’s an important question, because investing in property is a big financial decision – and if your partner isn’t on board, that could be the end of your investment dreams (or […] The post TPP138: How to talk to your partner about property investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If you’re listening to this podcast, you must be at least somewhat excited about property investment. But does your partner feel the same way? It’s an important question, because investing in property is a big financial decision – and if your partner isn’t on board, that could be the end of your investment dreams (or […]

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    ]]>     1388     ASK10: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6649 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris from Liverpool asked: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? Not an easy question to answer, but there are a few things to always think about, regardless of the property in question. First of all, you have to do your research beforehand, using the tools linked […] The post ASK10: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 23:17:21 -0000 ASK10: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris from Liverpool asked: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? Not an easy question to answer, but there are a few things to always think about, regardless of the property in question. First of all, This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris from Liverpool asked: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? Not an easy question to answer, but there are a few things to always think about, regardless of the property in question. First of all, you have to do your research beforehand, using the tools linked […] The post ASK10: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris from Liverpool asked: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? Not an easy question to answer, but there are a few things to always think about, regardless of the property in question. First of all, you have to do your research beforehand, using the tools linked […]

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    ]]>     453     TPP137: How much money do you need to invest in property? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6631 So, how much money do you need to start investing in property? The answer is “very little”, but the options you can pursue with little money come with serious caveats. There are definite thresholds where different (and often better) options become available, and we run through all of them in this week’s show. Along the […] The post TPP137: How much money do you need to invest in property? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Oct 2015 06:00:50 -0000 TPP137: How much money do you need to invest in property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub So, how much money do you need to start investing in property? The answer is “very little”, but the options you can pursue with little money come with serious caveats. There are definite thresholds where different (and often better) options become ava So, how much money do you need to start investing in property? The answer is “very little”, but the options you can pursue with little money come with serious caveats. There are definite thresholds where different (and often better) options become available, and we run through all of them in this week’s show. Along the […] The post TPP137: How much money do you need to invest in property? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. So, how much money do you need to start investing in property? The answer is “very little”, but the options you can pursue with little money come with serious caveats. There are definite thresholds where different (and often better) options become available, and we run through all of them in this week’s show. Along the […]

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    ]]>     2013     ASK09: Can I submit my own property tax return? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6626 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim from Shrewsbury asked: Can I submit my own property tax return? The answer talked about the importance of signing up to file your own tax return, and also the ease of doing the paperwork yourself. That said, having an accountant can really speed things up and do the busywork […] The post ASK09: Can I submit my own property tax return? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 27 Oct 2015 06:00:49 -0000 ASK09: Can I submit my own property tax return? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim from Shrewsbury asked: Can I submit my own property tax return? The answer talked about the importance of signing up to file your own tax return, and also the ease of doing the paperwork yourself. That said, This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim from Shrewsbury asked: Can I submit my own property tax return? The answer talked about the importance of signing up to file your own tax return, and also the ease of doing the paperwork yourself. That said, having an accountant can really speed things up and do the busywork […] The post ASK09: Can I submit my own property tax return? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim from Shrewsbury asked: Can I submit my own property tax return? The answer talked about the importance of signing up to file your own tax return, and also the ease of doing the paperwork yourself. That said, having an accountant can really speed things up and do the busywork […]

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    ]]>     376     TPP136: How to get s*** done http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6602 When we meet people and tell them about the podcast, the Hub, the magazine, the meetups, the other businesses we run…they often ask, “How do you get so many things done?” This week, we tell you exactly how. There are probably at least 20 individual tips in this episode, around creating more time and energy […] The post TPP136: How to get s*** done appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Oct 2015 06:00:04 -0000 TPP136: How to get s*** done full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub When we meet people and tell them about the podcast, the Hub, the magazine, the meetups, the other businesses we run…they often ask, “How do you get so many things done?” This week, we tell you exactly how. When we meet people and tell them about the podcast, the Hub, the magazine, the meetups, the other businesses we run…they often ask, “How do you get so many things done?” This week, we tell you exactly how. There are probably at least 20 individual tips in this episode, around creating more time and energy […] The post TPP136: How to get s*** done appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. When we meet people and tell them about the podcast, the Hub, the magazine, the meetups, the other businesses we run…they often ask, “How do you get so many things done?” This week, we tell you exactly how. There are probably at least 20 individual tips in this episode, around creating more time and energy […]

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    ]]>     1805     ASK08: Where should I invest, North or South? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6597 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Kent asked: Where should I invest, North or South? It’s hard to get specific without knowing exactly what your situation is and what you want, but the fact is that that London is rather aggressive and the North is starting to rise. That said, a portfolio is […] The post ASK08: Where should I invest, North or South? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 06:00:00 -0000 ASK08: Where should I invest, North or South? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Kent asked: Where should I invest, North or South? It’s hard to get specific without knowing exactly what your situation is and what you want, but the fact is that that London is rather aggressive and the North is This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Kent asked: Where should I invest, North or South? It’s hard to get specific without knowing exactly what your situation is and what you want, but the fact is that that London is rather aggressive and the North is starting to rise. That said, a portfolio is […] The post ASK08: Where should I invest, North or South? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Kent asked: Where should I invest, North or South? It’s hard to get specific without knowing exactly what your situation is and what you want, but the fact is that that London is rather aggressive and the North is starting to rise. That said, a portfolio is […]

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    ]]>     460     TPP135: Lettings law you need to know http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6585 This week, nobody’s favourite topic: lettings law! It’s not thrill-a-minute stuff, but it’s important – a lot of changes came in on October 1st, and if you’re not aware of them it can land you with a fine or affect your ability to get your property back at the end of a tenancy. The changes […] The post TPP135: Lettings law you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:00:38 -0000 TPP135: Lettings law you need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week, nobody’s favourite topic: lettings law! It’s not thrill-a-minute stuff, but it’s important – a lot of changes came in on October 1st, and if you’re not aware of them it can land you with a fine or affect your ability to get your prope This week, nobody’s favourite topic: lettings law! It’s not thrill-a-minute stuff, but it’s important – a lot of changes came in on October 1st, and if you’re not aware of them it can land you with a fine or affect your ability to get your property back at the end of a tenancy. The changes […] The post TPP135: Lettings law you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week, nobody’s favourite topic: lettings law! It’s not thrill-a-minute stuff, but it’s important – a lot of changes came in on October 1st, and if you’re not aware of them it can land you with a fine or affect your ability to get your property back at the end of a tenancy. The changes […]

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    ]]>     1489     ASK07: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6582 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Richard from Edinburgh asked: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? Ultimately there’s no hard and fast answer, but your own personal comfort levels will be a good guide. While it’s possible you could be without rent for 9 months and still have to pay to replace the […] The post ASK07: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:00:03 -0000 ASK07: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Richard from Edinburgh asked: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? Ultimately there’s no hard and fast answer, but your own personal comfort levels will be a good guide. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Richard from Edinburgh asked: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? Ultimately there’s no hard and fast answer, but your own personal comfort levels will be a good guide. While it’s possible you could be without rent for 9 months and still have to pay to replace the […] The post ASK07: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Richard from Edinburgh asked: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? Ultimately there’s no hard and fast answer, but your own personal comfort levels will be a good guide. While it’s possible you could be without rent for 9 months and still have to pay to replace the […]

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    ]]>     404     TPP134: Never sell a property? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6525 “Never sell a property” is the default advice that tends to get dished out to investors, and under many circumstances that makes sense…but it’s helpful to consider situations where selling might make sense. In this episode we explore the reasons why “never sell” often makes sense, and when it doesn’t. Including: Playing the property cycle […] The post TPP134: Never sell a property? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 06:00:09 -0000 TPP134: Never sell a property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub “Never sell a property” is the default advice that tends to get dished out to investors, and under many circumstances that makes sense…but it’s helpful to consider situations where selling might make sense. “Never sell a property” is the default advice that tends to get dished out to investors, and under many circumstances that makes sense…but it’s helpful to consider situations where selling might make sense. In this episode we explore the reasons why “never sell” often makes sense, and when it doesn’t. Including: Playing the property cycle […] The post TPP134: Never sell a property? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. “Never sell a property” is the default advice that tends to get dished out to investors, and under many circumstances that makes sense…but it’s helpful to consider situations where selling might make sense. In this episode we explore the reasons why “never sell” often makes sense, and when it doesn’t. Including: Playing the property cycle […]

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    ]]>     1410     ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6520 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, James Scott asked: Is remortgaging always a good idea? It’s really important to make sure that you’re making money each month. If you borrow more money and consequently start making a loss, then you could be in trouble down the line, unless you have a lot of spare capital. […] The post ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 06 Oct 2015 06:00:49 -0000 ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, James Scott asked: Is remortgaging always a good idea? It’s really important to make sure that you’re making money each month. If you borrow more money and consequently start making a loss, This week on Ask Rob & Rob, James Scott asked: Is remortgaging always a good idea? It’s really important to make sure that you’re making money each month. If you borrow more money and consequently start making a loss, then you could be in trouble down the line, unless you have a lot of spare capital. […] The post ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, James Scott asked: Is remortgaging always a good idea? It’s really important to make sure that you’re making money each month. If you borrow more money and consequently start making a loss, then you could be in trouble down the line, unless you have a lot of spare capital. […]

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    ]]>     356     TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6510 Tonight, 12 Property Hub Meetups are taking place all across the UK – so we thought we’d dedicate this episode to why you should be networking, and how to start. Networking isn’t always the easiest thing to do – actually, “networking” is almost a dirty word for many people – but building a strong network […] The post TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 06:00:19 -0000 TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Tonight, 12 Property Hub Meetups are taking place all across the UK – so we thought we’d dedicate this episode to why you should be networking, and how to start. Networking isn’t always the easiest thing to do – actually, Tonight, 12 Property Hub Meetups are taking place all across the UK – so we thought we’d dedicate this episode to why you should be networking, and how to start. Networking isn’t always the easiest thing to do – actually, “networking” is almost a dirty word for many people – but building a strong network […] The post TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tonight, 12 Property Hub Meetups are taking place all across the UK – so we thought we’d dedicate this episode to why you should be networking, and how to start. Networking isn’t always the easiest thing to do – actually, “networking” is almost a dirty word for many people – but building a strong network […]

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    ]]>     1535     ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6501 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jane Cooper asked: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! What should I do? Annoyingly, the answer is that you probably have to stick to your side of the bargain, even if your tenant isn’t sticking to theirs. As with any situation like this, your first port […] The post ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 29 Sep 2015 06:00:50 -0000 ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jane Cooper asked: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! What should I do? Annoyingly, the answer is that you probably have to stick to your side of the bargain, even if your tenant isn’t sticking to theirs. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jane Cooper asked: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! What should I do? Annoyingly, the answer is that you probably have to stick to your side of the bargain, even if your tenant isn’t sticking to theirs. As with any situation like this, your first port […] The post ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jane Cooper asked: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! What should I do? Annoyingly, the answer is that you probably have to stick to your side of the bargain, even if your tenant isn’t sticking to theirs. As with any situation like this, your first port […]

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    ]]>     371     TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6489 Property investing is a business just like any other, so why shouldn’t you build a team instead of trying to do it all yourself? Whether you’ve got a big portfolio to manage, or you’re struggling to get started because you’re trying to balance the property search alongside your job and family, an assistant can free […] The post TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:00:51 -0000 TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Property investing is a business just like any other, so why shouldn’t you build a team instead of trying to do it all yourself? Whether you’ve got a big portfolio to manage, or you’re struggling to get started because you’re trying to balance the Property investing is a business just like any other, so why shouldn’t you build a team instead of trying to do it all yourself? Whether you’ve got a big portfolio to manage, or you’re struggling to get started because you’re trying to balance the property search alongside your job and family, an assistant can free […] The post TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Property investing is a business just like any other, so why shouldn’t you build a team instead of trying to do it all yourself? Whether you’ve got a big portfolio to manage, or you’re struggling to get started because you’re trying to balance the property search alongside your job and family, an assistant can free […]

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    ]]>     1660     ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6481 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam Brown from London asked: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? Ultimately, it all comes down to your tolerance to risk. Both Robs do go for it, even though it’s a luxury – it should also be mentioned that Yellow includes it by default, encompassed within the 10% […] The post ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 06:00:57 -0000 ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam Brown from London asked: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? Ultimately, it all comes down to your tolerance to risk. Both Robs do go for it, even though it’s a luxury – it should also be mentioned that Yellow include This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam Brown from London asked: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? Ultimately, it all comes down to your tolerance to risk. Both Robs do go for it, even though it’s a luxury – it should also be mentioned that Yellow includes it by default, encompassed within the 10% […] The post ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam Brown from London asked: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? Ultimately, it all comes down to your tolerance to risk. Both Robs do go for it, even though it’s a luxury – it should also be mentioned that Yellow includes it by default, encompassed within the 10% […]

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    ]]>     534     TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6474 This week we’re exploding 5 of the most common myths you’ll hear if you spend any amount of time listening to the media (or “gurus”) when it comes to property. It’s not just an opportunity for us to get on our high horse and have a rant, fun though that is: your beliefs affect the […] The post TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Sep 2015 06:00:21 -0000 TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re exploding 5 of the most common myths you’ll hear if you spend any amount of time listening to the media (or “gurus”) when it comes to property. It’s not just an opportunity for us to get on our high horse and have a rant, This week we’re exploding 5 of the most common myths you’ll hear if you spend any amount of time listening to the media (or “gurus”) when it comes to property. It’s not just an opportunity for us to get on our high horse and have a rant, fun though that is: your beliefs affect the […] The post TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re exploding 5 of the most common myths you’ll hear if you spend any amount of time listening to the media (or “gurus”) when it comes to property. It’s not just an opportunity for us to get on our high horse and have a rant, fun though that is: your beliefs affect the […]

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    ]]>     1844     ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6470 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graeham asked: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? A slightly tongue-in-cheek question, but an interesting one nonetheless. The answer is clearly no, but there is nuance to be considered: at one end of the scale, some landlords refurbish derelict properties and provide great new housing for […] The post ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 06:00:47 -0000 ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graeham asked: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? A slightly tongue-in-cheek question, but an interesting one nonetheless. The answer is clearly no, but there is nuance to be considered: at one end of the scale, This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graeham asked: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? A slightly tongue-in-cheek question, but an interesting one nonetheless. The answer is clearly no, but there is nuance to be considered: at one end of the scale, some landlords refurbish derelict properties and provide great new housing for […] The post ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graeham asked: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? A slightly tongue-in-cheek question, but an interesting one nonetheless. The answer is clearly no, but there is nuance to be considered: at one end of the scale, some landlords refurbish derelict properties and provide great new housing for […]

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    ]]>     502     TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6450 A different type of episode this week, as we flip on the microphone to record the type of business-related discussion that we typically have over coffee (or distract ourselves with when we’re meant to be working): is it advantageous to focus on your strengths, or work on your weaknesses? Our freeform conversation takes us from […] The post TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Sep 2015 06:00:12 -0000 TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A different type of episode this week, as we flip on the microphone to record the type of business-related discussion that we typically have over coffee (or distract ourselves with when we’re meant to be working): is it advantageous to focus on your st. A different type of episode this week, as we flip on the microphone to record the type of business-related discussion that we typically have over coffee (or distract ourselves with when we’re meant to be working): is it advantageous to focus on your strengths, or work on your weaknesses? Our freeform conversation takes us from […] The post TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A different type of episode this week, as we flip on the microphone to record the type of business-related discussion that we typically have over coffee (or distract ourselves with when we’re meant to be working): is it advantageous to focus on your strengths, or work on your weaknesses? Our freeform conversation takes us from […]

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    ]]>     1554     ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6444 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a Mystery Guest asked: What’s better: property or shares? There are lots of pros and cons either way! Property can be leveraged and normally offers higher returns, but some people do very on shares and they’re much easier to diversify if needs be. Property is also something most people […] The post ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 08 Sep 2015 06:00:06 -0000 ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a Mystery Guest asked: What’s better: property or shares? There are lots of pros and cons either way! Property can be leveraged and normally offers higher returns, but some people do very on shares and they’re much easier This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a Mystery Guest asked: What’s better: property or shares? There are lots of pros and cons either way! Property can be leveraged and normally offers higher returns, but some people do very on shares and they’re much easier to diversify if needs be. Property is also something most people […] The post ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a Mystery Guest asked: What’s better: property or shares? There are lots of pros and cons either way! Property can be leveraged and normally offers higher returns, but some people do very on shares and they’re much easier to diversify if needs be. Property is also something most people […]

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    ]]>     554     TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6427 Our first nationwide local meetups are TONIGHT – so to mark the occasion, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to questions you can ask other property investors you come across. (And if you haven’t booked your place on a meetup yet, it’s not too late! Click here for all the details – they’re all completely […] The post TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Sep 2015 06:00:38 -0000 TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Our first nationwide local meetups are TONIGHT – so to mark the occasion, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to questions you can ask other property investors you come across. (And if you haven’t booked your place on a meetup yet, Our first nationwide local meetups are TONIGHT – so to mark the occasion, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to questions you can ask other property investors you come across. (And if you haven’t booked your place on a meetup yet, it’s not too late! Click here for all the details – they’re all completely […] The post TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Our first nationwide local meetups are TONIGHT – so to mark the occasion, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to questions you can ask other property investors you come across. (And if you haven’t booked your place on a meetup yet, it’s not too late! Click here for all the details – they’re all completely […]

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    ]]>     1542     ASK01: Should property investors use a limited company? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6417 This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Niraj asked: Should property investors use a limited company? Never an easy decision! The answer touched on weighing up yield and capital growth, as well as the impact of tax on your final financial position. Also it depends on whether or not you want to (or need to) withdraw […] The post ASK01: Should property investors use a limited company? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 01 Sep 2015 06:00:06 -0000 ASK01: Should property investors use a limited company? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Niraj asked: Should property investors use a limited company? Never an easy decision! The answer touched on weighing up yield and capital growth, as well as the impact of tax on your final financial position. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Niraj asked: Should property investors use a limited company? Never an easy decision! The answer touched on weighing up yield and capital growth, as well as the impact of tax on your final financial position. Also it depends on whether or not you want to (or need to) withdraw […] The post ASK01: Should property investors use a limited company? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Niraj asked: Should property investors use a limited company? Never an easy decision! The answer touched on weighing up yield and capital growth, as well as the impact of tax on your final financial position. Also it depends on whether or not you want to (or need to) withdraw […]

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    ]]>     726     TPP128: Introducing…Ask Rob & Rob! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6413 A short podcast this week, in which we announce…that we’re going twice-weekly! Yes, that’s double as much property podcast goodness for the hard-to-beat price of “nothing at all”. If your’e a subscriber already, you don’t need to do anything at all: every Tuesday you’ll be getting an episode in your feed called “Ask Rob & […] The post TPP128: Introducing…Ask Rob & Rob! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Aug 2015 06:00:42 -0000 TPP128: Introducing…Ask Rob & Rob! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A short podcast this week, in which we announce…that we’re going twice-weekly! Yes, that’s double as much property podcast goodness for the hard-to-beat price of “nothing at all”. If your’e a subscriber already, A short podcast this week, in which we announce…that we’re going twice-weekly! Yes, that’s double as much property podcast goodness for the hard-to-beat price of “nothing at all”. If your’e a subscriber already, you don’t need to do anything at all: every Tuesday you’ll be getting an episode in your feed called “Ask Rob & […] The post TPP128: Introducing…Ask Rob & Rob! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A short podcast this week, in which we announce…that we’re going twice-weekly! Yes, that’s double as much property podcast goodness for the hard-to-beat price of “nothing at all”. If your’e a subscriber already, you don’t need to do anything at all: every Tuesday you’ll be getting an episode in your feed called “Ask Rob & […]

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    ]]>     661     TPP127: 5 negotiation techniques you can use to get a better deal http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6395 This week we’re sharing 5 of our favourite negotiation techniques…oh you’ve twisted our arm, we’ll make it 6…fine, we’ll throw in a big announcement and a Resource of the Week, can’t say fairer than that. Among other things, we cover: What number to start the negotiation at The surprising power of saying nothing at all […] The post TPP127: 5 negotiation techniques you can use to get a better deal appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Aug 2015 06:00:02 -0000 TPP127: 5 negotiation techniques you can use to get a better deal full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re sharing 5 of our favourite negotiation techniques…oh you’ve twisted our arm, we’ll make it 6…fine, we’ll throw in a big announcement and a Resource of the Week, can’t say fairer than that. Among other things, This week we’re sharing 5 of our favourite negotiation techniques…oh you’ve twisted our arm, we’ll make it 6…fine, we’ll throw in a big announcement and a Resource of the Week, can’t say fairer than that. Among other things, we cover: What number to start the negotiation at The surprising power of saying nothing at all […] The post TPP127: 5 negotiation techniques you can use to get a better deal appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re sharing 5 of our favourite negotiation techniques…oh you’ve twisted our arm, we’ll make it 6…fine, we’ll throw in a big announcement and a Resource of the Week, can’t say fairer than that. Among other things, we cover: What number to start the negotiation at The surprising power of saying nothing at all […]

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    ]]>     1528     TPP126: How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6377 A sorry tale, a warning and a therapy session all rolled into one this week as we tell the story of how Rob B lost £40,000 on a single deal. We rub the salt ever deeper as we examine: How Rob found the deal in the first place; Why it was such a good opportunity; Where he went wrong; What happened to other people's deals which did go through (the truly painful bit); The three ways in which Rob lost out. The post TPP126: How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:00:01 -0000 TPP126: How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub A sorry tale, a warning and a therapy session all rolled into one this week as we tell the story of how Rob B lost £40,000 on a single deal. We rub the salt ever deeper as we examine: How Rob found the deal in the first place; Why it was such a good... A sorry tale, a warning and a therapy session all rolled into one this week as we tell the story of how Rob B lost £40,000 on a single deal. We rub the salt ever deeper as we examine: How Rob found the deal in the first place; Why it was such a good opportunity; Where he went wrong; What happened to other people's deals which did go through (the truly painful bit); The three ways in which Rob lost out. The post TPP126: How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. A sorry tale, a warning and a therapy session all rolled into one this week as we tell the story of how Rob B lost £40,000 on a single deal. We rub the salt ever deeper as we examine: How Rob found the deal in the first place; Why it was such a good opportunity; Where he went wrong; What happened to other people's deals which did go through (the truly painful bit); The three ways in which Rob lost out.

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    ]]>     1472     TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6353 It’s a frequent debate, which has had fuel added to it by the recent Budget measures: should I shelter my property investments within a limited company? There are benefits in terms of inheritance tax and treatment of financing costs, but drawbacks for drawing out cash and tax on capital gains. So what to do? In […] The post TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 06:00:56 -0000 TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s a frequent debate, which has had fuel added to it by the recent Budget measures: should I shelter my property investments within a limited company? There are benefits in terms of inheritance tax and treatment of financing costs, It’s a frequent debate, which has had fuel added to it by the recent Budget measures: should I shelter my property investments within a limited company? There are benefits in terms of inheritance tax and treatment of financing costs, but drawbacks for drawing out cash and tax on capital gains. So what to do? In […] The post TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s a frequent debate, which has had fuel added to it by the recent Budget measures: should I shelter my property investments within a limited company? There are benefits in terms of inheritance tax and treatment of financing costs, but drawbacks for drawing out cash and tax on capital gains. So what to do? In […]

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    ]]>     1900     TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6341 The Budget came as a bit of shock for property investors, but there’s no need to admit defeat! After explaining the changes last week, in this episode we’re sharing ideas for what to do about them. (If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode yet, you should definitely check that out first to get the […] The post TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:00:04 -0000 TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Budget came as a bit of shock for property investors, but there’s no need to admit defeat! After explaining the changes last week, in this episode we’re sharing ideas for what to do about them. (If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode y The Budget came as a bit of shock for property investors, but there’s no need to admit defeat! After explaining the changes last week, in this episode we’re sharing ideas for what to do about them. (If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode yet, you should definitely check that out first to get the […] The post TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Budget came as a bit of shock for property investors, but there’s no need to admit defeat! After explaining the changes last week, in this episode we’re sharing ideas for what to do about them. (If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode yet, you should definitely check that out first to get the […]

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    ]]>     1700     TPP123: Budget special: 6 ways property investors will be affected http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6329 We were anticipating a quiet few years for property investors with the Conservatives in power, but how wrong we were… The emergency Budget contained a lot that will directly affect investors – among the measures, an absolute bombshell that will have a dramatic impact. In the first episode of our two-part special, we explain the […] The post TPP123: Budget special: 6 ways property investors will be affected appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 06:00:39 -0000 TPP123: Budget special: 6 ways property investors will be affected full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We were anticipating a quiet few years for property investors with the Conservatives in power, but how wrong we were… The emergency Budget contained a lot that will directly affect investors – among the measures, We were anticipating a quiet few years for property investors with the Conservatives in power, but how wrong we were… The emergency Budget contained a lot that will directly affect investors – among the measures, an absolute bombshell that will have a dramatic impact. In the first episode of our two-part special, we explain the […] The post TPP123: Budget special: 6 ways property investors will be affected appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We were anticipating a quiet few years for property investors with the Conservatives in power, but how wrong we were… The emergency Budget contained a lot that will directly affect investors – among the measures, an absolute bombshell that will have a dramatic impact. In the first episode of our two-part special, we explain the […]

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    ]]>     1445     TPP122: How to find a property sourcer http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6318 Investing in property is never going to happen unless you can find properties to buy in the first place. And rather than just buying whatever your local estate agent has in stock, you want to find the right property: a deal that ticks all your boxes, moves you closer to your goals and puts money […] The post TPP122: How to find a property sourcer appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:00:11 -0000 TPP122: How to find a property sourcer full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Investing in property is never going to happen unless you can find properties to buy in the first place. And rather than just buying whatever your local estate agent has in stock, you want to find the right property: a deal that ticks all your boxes, Investing in property is never going to happen unless you can find properties to buy in the first place. And rather than just buying whatever your local estate agent has in stock, you want to find the right property: a deal that ticks all your boxes, moves you closer to your goals and puts money […] The post TPP122: How to find a property sourcer appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Investing in property is never going to happen unless you can find properties to buy in the first place. And rather than just buying whatever your local estate agent has in stock, you want to find the right property: a deal that ticks all your boxes, moves you closer to your goals and puts money […]

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    ]]>     1567     TPP121: Is the 18 Year Property Cycle a scam? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6290 This 18 year property cycle we’ve been going on about for the last year…is it all just a scam? That’s what we’re asking this week, in response to a voicemail from a listener who expressed doubts about the veracity of the data and its application. So we dug into: Has the 18 year pattern actually […] The post TPP121: Is the 18 Year Property Cycle a scam? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 06:00:57 -0000 TPP121: Is the 18 Year Property Cycle a scam? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This 18 year property cycle we’ve been going on about for the last year…is it all just a scam? That’s what we’re asking this week, in response to a voicemail from a listener who expressed doubts about the veracity of the data and its application. This 18 year property cycle we’ve been going on about for the last year…is it all just a scam? That’s what we’re asking this week, in response to a voicemail from a listener who expressed doubts about the veracity of the data and its application. So we dug into: Has the 18 year pattern actually […] The post TPP121: Is the 18 Year Property Cycle a scam? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This 18 year property cycle we’ve been going on about for the last year…is it all just a scam? That’s what we’re asking this week, in response to a voicemail from a listener who expressed doubts about the veracity of the data and its application. So we dug into: Has the 18 year pattern actually […]

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    ]]>     1446     TPP120: How to build a property empire by recycling your deposit http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6279 We all have a finite amount of cash, and that puts a ceiling on the total size of your portfolio: when the money for deposits runs out, the only way to buy more is to hope the market rises so you can refinance. Unless, that is, you “recycle your cash” – which is really nothing […] The post TPP120: How to build a property empire by recycling your deposit appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 06:00:55 -0000 TPP120: How to build a property empire by recycling your deposit full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We all have a finite amount of cash, and that puts a ceiling on the total size of your portfolio: when the money for deposits runs out, the only way to buy more is to hope the market rises so you can refinance. Unless, that is, We all have a finite amount of cash, and that puts a ceiling on the total size of your portfolio: when the money for deposits runs out, the only way to buy more is to hope the market rises so you can refinance. Unless, that is, you “recycle your cash” – which is really nothing […] The post TPP120: How to build a property empire by recycling your deposit appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We all have a finite amount of cash, and that puts a ceiling on the total size of your portfolio: when the money for deposits runs out, the only way to buy more is to hope the market rises so you can refinance. Unless, that is, you “recycle your cash” – which is really nothing […]

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    ]]>     1277     TPP118: How to review your portfolio http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6245 This week we’re guiding you through the process of conducting a portfolio review: an important process to conduct at least annually so you can course-correct and measure your progress towards your goals. The steps we suggested were: Make a recurring calendar appointment Calculate your true ROI Update your capital values Review your rents Check your […] The post TPP118: How to review your portfolio appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Jun 2015 06:00:24 -0000 TPP118: How to review your portfolio full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re guiding you through the process of conducting a portfolio review: an important process to conduct at least annually so you can course-correct and measure your progress towards your goals. The steps we suggested were: Make a recurring ca. This week we’re guiding you through the process of conducting a portfolio review: an important process to conduct at least annually so you can course-correct and measure your progress towards your goals. The steps we suggested were: Make a recurring calendar appointment Calculate your true ROI Update your capital values Review your rents Check your […] The post TPP118: How to review your portfolio appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re guiding you through the process of conducting a portfolio review: an important process to conduct at least annually so you can course-correct and measure your progress towards your goals. The steps we suggested were: Make a recurring calendar appointment Calculate your true ROI Update your capital values Review your rents Check your […]

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    ]]>     1369     TPP117: How to get started in commercial property http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6233 This week we’re talking about something we don’t know that much about (no change there then): commercial property. It’s a very different asset class from residential property in terms of its benefits, drawbacks and risk profile – and it’s something that, as neither of us currently invest in it, we haven’t given enough time to […] The post TPP117: How to get started in commercial property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Jun 2015 06:00:04 -0000 TPP117: How to get started in commercial property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about something we don’t know that much about (no change there then): commercial property. It’s a very different asset class from residential property in terms of its benefits, drawbacks and risk profile – and it’s someth This week we’re talking about something we don’t know that much about (no change there then): commercial property. It’s a very different asset class from residential property in terms of its benefits, drawbacks and risk profile – and it’s something that, as neither of us currently invest in it, we haven’t given enough time to […] The post TPP117: How to get started in commercial property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about something we don’t know that much about (no change there then): commercial property. It’s a very different asset class from residential property in terms of its benefits, drawbacks and risk profile – and it’s something that, as neither of us currently invest in it, we haven’t given enough time to […]

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    ]]>     1166     TPP115: How to diversify within property http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6201 Any good financial adviser will tell your to diversify. But if we’re honest, our portfolios are weighted heavily in favour of property over any other asset class. So how about diversifying within property? In this week’s episode we discuss five different ways to balance out the risk in your portfolio: Investing in houses and apartments […] The post TPP115: How to diversify within property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 May 2015 06:00:19 -0000 TPP115: How to diversify within property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Any good financial adviser will tell your to diversify. But if we’re honest, our portfolios are weighted heavily in favour of property over any other asset class. So how about diversifying within property? In this week’s episode we discuss five differ Any good financial adviser will tell your to diversify. But if we’re honest, our portfolios are weighted heavily in favour of property over any other asset class. So how about diversifying within property? In this week’s episode we discuss five different ways to balance out the risk in your portfolio: Investing in houses and apartments […] The post TPP115: How to diversify within property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Any good financial adviser will tell your to diversify. But if we’re honest, our portfolios are weighted heavily in favour of property over any other asset class. So how about diversifying within property? In this week’s episode we discuss five different ways to balance out the risk in your portfolio: Investing in houses and apartments […]

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    ]]>     1049     TPP114: Live Q&A http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6190 Uh oh…it’s a LIVE edition of the podcast! We’re celebrating Issue 1 of The Property Hub Magazine landing on doormats around the country by conducting a Q&A with some of the listeners who’ve played a big part in helping us to get this – our most ambitious project yet – off the ground. Some of […] The post TPP114: Live Q&A appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 May 2015 06:00:05 -0000 TPP114: Live Q&A full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Uh oh…it’s a LIVE edition of the podcast! We’re celebrating Issue 1 of The Property Hub Magazine landing on doormats around the country by conducting a Q&A with some of the listeners who’ve played a big part in helping us to get this – our most Uh oh…it’s a LIVE edition of the podcast! We’re celebrating Issue 1 of The Property Hub Magazine landing on doormats around the country by conducting a Q&A with some of the listeners who’ve played a big part in helping us to get this – our most ambitious project yet – off the ground. Some of […] The post TPP114: Live Q&A appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Uh oh…it’s a LIVE edition of the podcast! We’re celebrating Issue 1 of The Property Hub Magazine landing on doormats around the country by conducting a Q&A with some of the listeners who’ve played a big part in helping us to get this – our most ambitious project yet – off the ground. Some of […]

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    ]]>     2099     TPP113: How to survive a property crash http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=6064 Property investment is great when everything is chugging along nicely…but what happens when the economy takes a turn for the worse? A crash may not happen soon, but we know it will come at some point – so what can we do to prepare ourselves? In this episode we cover: Looking to history to see […] The post TPP113: How to survive a property crash appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 May 2015 06:00:51 -0000 TPP113: How to survive a property crash full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Property investment is great when everything is chugging along nicely…but what happens when the economy takes a turn for the worse? A crash may not happen soon, but we know it will come at some point – so what can we do to prepare ourselves? Property investment is great when everything is chugging along nicely…but what happens when the economy takes a turn for the worse? A crash may not happen soon, but we know it will come at some point – so what can we do to prepare ourselves? In this episode we cover: Looking to history to see […] The post TPP113: How to survive a property crash appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Property investment is great when everything is chugging along nicely…but what happens when the economy takes a turn for the worse? A crash may not happen soon, but we know it will come at some point – so what can we do to prepare ourselves? In this episode we cover: Looking to history to see […]

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    ]]>     1714     TPP111: Who should property investors vote for in the election? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5771 The general election is only a week away – have you not seen daylight for weeks because your window is full of campaign posters? Sore knuckles from door knocking? Or just quietly concerned about what changes could be coming down the line for you as an investor depending on the outcome? We hope it’s the […] The post TPP111: Who should property investors vote for in the election? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:34:53 -0000 TPP111: Who should property investors vote for in the election? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The general election is only a week away – have you not seen daylight for weeks because your window is full of campaign posters? Sore knuckles from door knocking? Or just quietly concerned about what changes could be coming down the line for you as an . The general election is only a week away – have you not seen daylight for weeks because your window is full of campaign posters? Sore knuckles from door knocking? Or just quietly concerned about what changes could be coming down the line for you as an investor depending on the outcome? We hope it’s the […] The post TPP111: Who should property investors vote for in the election? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The general election is only a week away – have you not seen daylight for weeks because your window is full of campaign posters? Sore knuckles from door knocking? Or just quietly concerned about what changes could be coming down the line for you as an investor depending on the outcome? We hope it’s the […]

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    ]]>     1321     TPP110: The 5 questions we get asked the most – answered! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5761 What with the podcast and The Property Hub, we speak to a lot of investors – and get asked a lot of questions (and we love it!). In this week’s episode, we round up the five questions that crop up the most – which are… How do I find a below market value deal? It’s […] The post TPP110: The 5 questions we get asked the most – answered! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Apr 2015 06:00:53 -0000 TPP110: The 5 questions we get asked the most – answered! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub What with the podcast and The Property Hub, we speak to a lot of investors – and get asked a lot of questions (and we love it!). In this week’s episode, we round up the five questions that crop up the most – which are… How do I find a below market What with the podcast and The Property Hub, we speak to a lot of investors – and get asked a lot of questions (and we love it!). In this week’s episode, we round up the five questions that crop up the most – which are… How do I find a below market value deal? It’s […] The post TPP110: The 5 questions we get asked the most – answered! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. What with the podcast and The Property Hub, we speak to a lot of investors – and get asked a lot of questions (and we love it!). In this week’s episode, we round up the five questions that crop up the most – which are… How do I find a below market value deal? It’s […]

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    ]]>     1808     TPP109: 10 things a property investor should never be heard saying http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5743 We talk to a lot of property investors, and every so often we hear something that makes us cringe – which inspired this episode of “things a property investor should never be heard saying”. Those things include: “I’ll pay the asking price” “I don’t want to get into debt” “I’ve saved up £20k – now […] The post TPP109: 10 things a property investor should never be heard saying appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Apr 2015 06:00:28 -0000 TPP109: 10 things a property investor should never be heard saying full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We talk to a lot of property investors, and every so often we hear something that makes us cringe – which inspired this episode of “things a property investor should never be heard saying”. Those things include: “I’ll pay the asking price” “ We talk to a lot of property investors, and every so often we hear something that makes us cringe – which inspired this episode of “things a property investor should never be heard saying”. Those things include: “I’ll pay the asking price” “I don’t want to get into debt” “I’ve saved up £20k – now […] The post TPP109: 10 things a property investor should never be heard saying appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We talk to a lot of property investors, and every so often we hear something that makes us cringe – which inspired this episode of “things a property investor should never be heard saying”. Those things include: “I’ll pay the asking price” “I don’t want to get into debt” “I’ve saved up £20k – now […]

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    ]]>     1698     TPP108: Rent to Rent – the truth behind the hype http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5727 Rent to rent: it’s a hot topic, but what’s the truth behind the hype? That’s what we get deep into in this week’s episode. Although it’s not a strategy that either of us has used, we’ve spoken to a lot of people who have and started to build up a picture of what works, what […] The post TPP108: Rent to Rent – the truth behind the hype appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Apr 2015 06:00:29 -0000 TPP108: Rent to Rent – the truth behind the hype full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rent to rent: it’s a hot topic, but what’s the truth behind the hype? That’s what we get deep into in this week’s episode. Although it’s not a strategy that either of us has used, we’ve spoken to a lot of people who have and started to build u Rent to rent: it’s a hot topic, but what’s the truth behind the hype? That’s what we get deep into in this week’s episode. Although it’s not a strategy that either of us has used, we’ve spoken to a lot of people who have and started to build up a picture of what works, what […] The post TPP108: Rent to Rent – the truth behind the hype appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rent to rent: it’s a hot topic, but what’s the truth behind the hype? That’s what we get deep into in this week’s episode. Although it’s not a strategy that either of us has used, we’ve spoken to a lot of people who have and started to build up a picture of what works, what […]

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    ]]>     1266     TPP107: Pension Reforms and Property: Everything you need to know http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5710 “Pension freedom day” is almost upon us – the day when millions of people will be able to get access to their pension as cash for the first time. Will these people all run to the nearest estate agent to invest in property? Should they? In this episode we discuss: The full extent of the […] The post TPP107: Pension Reforms and Property: Everything you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 06:00:51 -0000 TPP107: Pension Reforms and Property: Everything you need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub “Pension freedom day” is almost upon us – the day when millions of people will be able to get access to their pension as cash for the first time. Will these people all run to the nearest estate agent to invest in property? Should they? “Pension freedom day” is almost upon us – the day when millions of people will be able to get access to their pension as cash for the first time. Will these people all run to the nearest estate agent to invest in property? Should they? In this episode we discuss: The full extent of the […] The post TPP107: Pension Reforms and Property: Everything you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. “Pension freedom day” is almost upon us – the day when millions of people will be able to get access to their pension as cash for the first time. Will these people all run to the nearest estate agent to invest in property? Should they? In this episode we discuss: The full extent of the […]

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    ]]>     1381     TPP106: Crowdfunding: the future of property investment? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5689 “Crowdfunding” is a phenomenon which has changed the way companies, creators and businesses are able to raise finance – but how does it work when applied to property? That’s what we discuss on this week’s show – covering: What crowdfunding is Under what circumstances it can be beneficial for people who want to invest in […] The post TPP106: Crowdfunding: the future of property investment? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 06:00:40 -0000 TPP106: Crowdfunding: the future of property investment? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub “Crowdfunding” is a phenomenon which has changed the way companies, creators and businesses are able to raise finance – but how does it work when applied to property? That’s what we discuss on this week’s show – covering: What crowdfunding is “Crowdfunding” is a phenomenon which has changed the way companies, creators and businesses are able to raise finance – but how does it work when applied to property? That’s what we discuss on this week’s show – covering: What crowdfunding is Under what circumstances it can be beneficial for people who want to invest in […] The post TPP106: Crowdfunding: the future of property investment? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. “Crowdfunding” is a phenomenon which has changed the way companies, creators and businesses are able to raise finance – but how does it work when applied to property? That’s what we discuss on this week’s show – covering: What crowdfunding is Under what circumstances it can be beneficial for people who want to invest in […]

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    ]]>     1199     TPP105: How do we fix the UK’s housing crisis? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5673 Although we’re property investors with a vested interest in limited supply and high prices, we’re not so blinkered as to think that the UK housing market doesn’t face major challenges. In this episode, we’re looking at 9 different ideas to put things right. The ideas come from this post by Monevator.com, and we go through and […] The post TPP105: How do we fix the UK’s housing crisis? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 06:00:27 -0000 TPP105: How do we fix the UK’s housing crisis? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Although we’re property investors with a vested interest in limited supply and high prices, we’re not so blinkered as to think that the UK housing market doesn’t face major challenges. In this episode, we’re looking at 9 different ideas to put thi Although we’re property investors with a vested interest in limited supply and high prices, we’re not so blinkered as to think that the UK housing market doesn’t face major challenges. In this episode, we’re looking at 9 different ideas to put things right. The ideas come from this post by Monevator.com, and we go through and […] The post TPP105: How do we fix the UK’s housing crisis? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Although we’re property investors with a vested interest in limited supply and high prices, we’re not so blinkered as to think that the UK housing market doesn’t face major challenges. In this episode, we’re looking at 9 different ideas to put things right. The ideas come from this post by Monevator.com, and we go through and […]

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    ]]>     1718     TPP104: Is it better to save money or create money? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5636 Last week we talked about saving up for your first deposit…but did we miss an important part of the picture? In this episode we pick sides and have one of our periodic duels: is it better to save money, or create money? We discuss: How it’s easier to save a pound than make a pound… […] The post TPP104: Is it better to save money or create money? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Mar 2015 06:00:08 -0000 TPP104: Is it better to save money or create money? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Last week we talked about saving up for your first deposit…but did we miss an important part of the picture? In this episode we pick sides and have one of our periodic duels: is it better to save money, or create money? Last week we talked about saving up for your first deposit…but did we miss an important part of the picture? In this episode we pick sides and have one of our periodic duels: is it better to save money, or create money? We discuss: How it’s easier to save a pound than make a pound… […] The post TPP104: Is it better to save money or create money? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Last week we talked about saving up for your first deposit…but did we miss an important part of the picture? In this episode we pick sides and have one of our periodic duels: is it better to save money, or create money? We discuss: How it’s easier to save a pound than make a pound… […]

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    ]]>     1223     TPP103: Saving for your first deposit http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5601 This week we’re talking about saving up for your first deposit: how much you need to save, and how to make it happen. It’s not the sexiest topic of all time, but it’s important: because the sooner you get off the mark, the sooner the “snowball effect” kicks in and sets you on the track […] The post TPP103: Saving for your first deposit appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:00:32 -0000 TPP103: Saving for your first deposit full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about saving up for your first deposit: how much you need to save, and how to make it happen. It’s not the sexiest topic of all time, but it’s important: because the sooner you get off the mark, This week we’re talking about saving up for your first deposit: how much you need to save, and how to make it happen. It’s not the sexiest topic of all time, but it’s important: because the sooner you get off the mark, the sooner the “snowball effect” kicks in and sets you on the track […] The post TPP103: Saving for your first deposit appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about saving up for your first deposit: how much you need to save, and how to make it happen. It’s not the sexiest topic of all time, but it’s important: because the sooner you get off the mark, the sooner the “snowball effect” kicks in and sets you on the track […]

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    ]]>     1430     TPP102: The best places to invest in 2015 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5581 Where’s the best place to invest in property in 2015? In this episode we share our opinions – and perhaps more importantly, our reasons behind them so you can do some research of your own. We discuss: Why to be wary when looking at certain affordability measures to decide if we’re in a bubble Why […] The post TPP102: The best places to invest in 2015 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Feb 2015 06:00:02 -0000 TPP102: The best places to invest in 2015 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Where’s the best place to invest in property in 2015? In this episode we share our opinions – and perhaps more importantly, our reasons behind them so you can do some research of your own. We discuss: Why to be wary when looking at certain affordabili Where’s the best place to invest in property in 2015? In this episode we share our opinions – and perhaps more importantly, our reasons behind them so you can do some research of your own. We discuss: Why to be wary when looking at certain affordability measures to decide if we’re in a bubble Why […] The post TPP102: The best places to invest in 2015 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Where’s the best place to invest in property in 2015? In this episode we share our opinions – and perhaps more importantly, our reasons behind them so you can do some research of your own. We discuss: Why to be wary when looking at certain affordability measures to decide if we’re in a bubble Why […]

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    ]]>     1509     TPP101: Brainy property investors ask R&R questions http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5567 This week we’re answering questions from some of the smartest investors we know…those who were smart enough to want to spend a day in person with us! In January we held our first Property Hub Summit, where we spent a whole day locked in a room with 20 other investors, troubleshooting and brainstorming each other’s challenges […] The post TPP101: Brainy property investors ask R&R questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Feb 2015 06:00:48 -0000 TPP101: Brainy property investors ask R&R questions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re answering questions from some of the smartest investors we know…those who were smart enough to want to spend a day in person with us! In January we held our first Property Hub Summit, where we spent a whole day locked in a room with 2 This week we’re answering questions from some of the smartest investors we know…those who were smart enough to want to spend a day in person with us! In January we held our first Property Hub Summit, where we spent a whole day locked in a room with 20 other investors, troubleshooting and brainstorming each other’s challenges […] The post TPP101: Brainy property investors ask R&R questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re answering questions from some of the smartest investors we know…those who were smart enough to want to spend a day in person with us! In January we held our first Property Hub Summit, where we spent a whole day locked in a room with 20 other investors, troubleshooting and brainstorming each other’s challenges […]

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    ]]>     1969     TPP100: Property Investment Tips (And A Party!) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5528 It’s Episode 100! And not only that, but it’s also the day we’re releasing our new book, 100 Property Investment Tips! You can pick up the book on Amazon completely free for the next 5 days – so click here to head over to Amazon and grab it, and we’d really appreciate you spreading the word so as […] The post TPP100: Property Investment Tips (And A Party!) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:00:33 -0000 TPP100: Property Investment Tips (And A Party!) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It’s Episode 100! And not only that, but it’s also the day we’re releasing our new book, 100 Property Investment Tips! You can pick up the book on Amazon completely free for the next 5 days – so click here to head over to Amazon and grab it, It’s Episode 100! And not only that, but it’s also the day we’re releasing our new book, 100 Property Investment Tips! You can pick up the book on Amazon completely free for the next 5 days – so click here to head over to Amazon and grab it, and we’d really appreciate you spreading the word so as […] The post TPP100: Property Investment Tips (And A Party!) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s Episode 100! And not only that, but it’s also the day we’re releasing our new book, 100 Property Investment Tips! You can pick up the book on Amazon completely free for the next 5 days – so click here to head over to Amazon and grab it, and we’d really appreciate you spreading the word so as […]

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    ]]>     1680     TPP099: How to become a property investor (part 3) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5489 This week it’s the final part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. Having covered the main concepts in the last two parts, this week we got right into the nitty gritty of: Finding your first investment Arranging finance Surviving the legals Getting it tenanted Sitting back and counting the cash! The full […] The post TPP099: How to become a property investor (part 3) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Feb 2015 06:00:00 -0000 TPP099: How to become a property investor (part 3) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week it’s the final part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. Having covered the main concepts in the last two parts, this week we got right into the nitty gritty of: Finding your first investment Arranging finance Surviving the . This week it’s the final part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. Having covered the main concepts in the last two parts, this week we got right into the nitty gritty of: Finding your first investment Arranging finance Surviving the legals Getting it tenanted Sitting back and counting the cash! The full […] The post TPP099: How to become a property investor (part 3) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week it’s the final part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. Having covered the main concepts in the last two parts, this week we got right into the nitty gritty of: Finding your first investment Arranging finance Surviving the legals Getting it tenanted Sitting back and counting the cash! The full […]

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    ]]>     2205     TPP098: How to become a property investor (part 2) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5464 This week it’s part 2 of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. In this part, before we move on to the nitty gritty of how to secure your first investment next week, we run through the critical concepts that you need to understand before getting into property investment. Namely: Capital growth and cashflow […] The post TPP098: How to become a property investor (part 2) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:00:09 -0000 TPP098: How to become a property investor (part 2) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week it’s part 2 of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. In this part, before we move on to the nitty gritty of how to secure your first investment next week, we run through the critical concepts that you need to understand before g. This week it’s part 2 of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. In this part, before we move on to the nitty gritty of how to secure your first investment next week, we run through the critical concepts that you need to understand before getting into property investment. Namely: Capital growth and cashflow […] The post TPP098: How to become a property investor (part 2) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week it’s part 2 of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. In this part, before we move on to the nitty gritty of how to secure your first investment next week, we run through the critical concepts that you need to understand before getting into property investment. Namely: Capital growth and cashflow […]

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    ]]>     1827     TPP097: How to become a property investor (part one) http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5385 This episode is the first part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor – in which we start with the preliminaries that you need to have in mind to prepare yourself, before we move on to basic investment concepts and the nitty gritty of doing a deal in parts two and three. If […] The post TPP097: How to become a property investor (part one) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:00:08 -0000 TPP097: How to become a property investor (part one) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This episode is the first part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor – in which we start with the preliminaries that you need to have in mind to prepare yourself, before we move on to basic investment concepts and the nitty gritty of do. This episode is the first part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor – in which we start with the preliminaries that you need to have in mind to prepare yourself, before we move on to basic investment concepts and the nitty gritty of doing a deal in parts two and three. If […] The post TPP097: How to become a property investor (part one) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This episode is the first part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor – in which we start with the preliminaries that you need to have in mind to prepare yourself, before we move on to basic investment concepts and the nitty gritty of doing a deal in parts two and three. If […]

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    ]]>     1697     TPP096: Property predictions for 2015 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5368 Oh dear…it’s our property price predictions episode for 2015! We didn’t embarrass ourselves horribly last year, so we’re back to put our necks on the line again. First we discussed some of the factors that could affect house prices in the year ahead, including: The lending market The general election Pension reforms (for the full […] The post TPP096: Property predictions for 2015 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Jan 2015 06:00:38 -0000 TPP096: Property predictions for 2015 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Oh dear…it’s our property price predictions episode for 2015! We didn’t embarrass ourselves horribly last year, so we’re back to put our necks on the line again. First we discussed some of the factors that could affect house prices in the year ahe Oh dear…it’s our property price predictions episode for 2015! We didn’t embarrass ourselves horribly last year, so we’re back to put our necks on the line again. First we discussed some of the factors that could affect house prices in the year ahead, including: The lending market The general election Pension reforms (for the full […] The post TPP096: Property predictions for 2015 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Oh dear…it’s our property price predictions episode for 2015! We didn’t embarrass ourselves horribly last year, so we’re back to put our necks on the line again. First we discussed some of the factors that could affect house prices in the year ahead, including: The lending market The general election Pension reforms (for the full […]

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    ]]>     2345     TPP094: What to expect from us in 2015 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5331 This week we’re talking about what we’ve got planned for 2015! It’s the time of year when everyone’s thinking about goals and resolutions, so by sharing ours we hope to inspire you to do the same if you haven’t already – as well as giving you an idea of what you can look forward to […] The post TPP094: What to expect from us in 2015 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 06:00:02 -0000 TPP094: What to expect from us in 2015 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about what we’ve got planned for 2015! It’s the time of year when everyone’s thinking about goals and resolutions, so by sharing ours we hope to inspire you to do the same if you haven’t already – as well as giving you This week we’re talking about what we’ve got planned for 2015! It’s the time of year when everyone’s thinking about goals and resolutions, so by sharing ours we hope to inspire you to do the same if you haven’t already – as well as giving you an idea of what you can look forward to […] The post TPP094: What to expect from us in 2015 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about what we’ve got planned for 2015! It’s the time of year when everyone’s thinking about goals and resolutions, so by sharing ours we hope to inspire you to do the same if you haven’t already – as well as giving you an idea of what you can look forward to […]

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    ]]>     847     TPP093: 2014 personal reflections http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5323 IT’S CHRIIIIISTMAAAAAAAS! But do you think that’s going to stop us from putting out a podcast? No way! So forget the Queen’s Speech and gather the family around your media streaming device of choice to listen to our personal reflections of 2014. It’s been one heck of a year, so we thought we’d just take […] The post TPP093: 2014 personal reflections appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Dec 2014 06:00:03 -0000 TPP093: 2014 personal reflections full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub IT’S CHRIIIIISTMAAAAAAAS! But do you think that’s going to stop us from putting out a podcast? No way! So forget the Queen’s Speech and gather the family around your media streaming device of choice to listen to our personal reflections of 2014. IT’S CHRIIIIISTMAAAAAAAS! But do you think that’s going to stop us from putting out a podcast? No way! So forget the Queen’s Speech and gather the family around your media streaming device of choice to listen to our personal reflections of 2014. It’s been one heck of a year, so we thought we’d just take […] The post TPP093: 2014 personal reflections appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. IT’S CHRIIIIISTMAAAAAAAS! But do you think that’s going to stop us from putting out a podcast? No way! So forget the Queen’s Speech and gather the family around your media streaming device of choice to listen to our personal reflections of 2014. It’s been one heck of a year, so we thought we’d just take […]

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    ]]>     694     TPP092: Our favourite things of 2014 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5306 This week we’re talking about our favourite things of the year – so if you like our “resource of the week” section, you’re in for a treat! We ran though a whole lot of books, podcasts, apps and websites that we’ve discovered or particularly enjoyed in 2014, and here’s the full list… Podcasts Philosophize This […] The post TPP092: Our favourite things of 2014 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:00:23 -0000 TPP092: Our favourite things of 2014 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about our favourite things of the year – so if you like our “resource of the week” section, you’re in for a treat! We ran though a whole lot of books, podcasts, apps and websites that we’ve discovered or particularly en This week we’re talking about our favourite things of the year – so if you like our “resource of the week” section, you’re in for a treat! We ran though a whole lot of books, podcasts, apps and websites that we’ve discovered or particularly enjoyed in 2014, and here’s the full list… Podcasts Philosophize This […] The post TPP092: Our favourite things of 2014 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about our favourite things of the year – so if you like our “resource of the week” section, you’re in for a treat! We ran though a whole lot of books, podcasts, apps and websites that we’ve discovered or particularly enjoyed in 2014, and here’s the full list… Podcasts Philosophize This […]

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    ]]>     2207     TPP091: Predictions for 2014 – How did we do? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5276 This week we took a look back to see how well our crystal balls were functioning a year ago: how close were we with our predictions for house price growth in 2014? Well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. But this also touched on an interesting question – how do we know […] The post TPP091: Predictions for 2014 – How did we do? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Dec 2014 06:00:51 -0000 TPP091: Predictions for 2014 – How did we do? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we took a look back to see how well our crystal balls were functioning a year ago: how close were we with our predictions for house price growth in 2014? Well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. This week we took a look back to see how well our crystal balls were functioning a year ago: how close were we with our predictions for house price growth in 2014? Well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. But this also touched on an interesting question – how do we know […] The post TPP091: Predictions for 2014 – How did we do? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we took a look back to see how well our crystal balls were functioning a year ago: how close were we with our predictions for house price growth in 2014? Well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. But this also touched on an interesting question – how do we know […]

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    ]]>     1370     TPP090: Insurance, and how to get free beer http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5240 This week we’re talking about insurance…no wait, come back! It’s not the funnest of topics, but it’s a very important one: having no insurance is dangerous, but so too is thinking you’re insured but not actually being covered as fully as you think. Int this episode we ran through some of the many risks that you can […] The post TPP090: Insurance, and how to get free beer appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:00:18 -0000 TPP090: Insurance, and how to get free beer full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about insurance…no wait, come back! It’s not the funnest of topics, but it’s a very important one: having no insurance is dangerous, but so too is thinking you’re insured but not actually being covered as fully as you t This week we’re talking about insurance…no wait, come back! It’s not the funnest of topics, but it’s a very important one: having no insurance is dangerous, but so too is thinking you’re insured but not actually being covered as fully as you think. Int this episode we ran through some of the many risks that you can […] The post TPP090: Insurance, and how to get free beer appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about insurance…no wait, come back! It’s not the funnest of topics, but it’s a very important one: having no insurance is dangerous, but so too is thinking you’re insured but not actually being covered as fully as you think. Int this episode we ran through some of the many risks that you can […]

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    ]]>     1358     TPP089: 20 plus ways to become a property millionaire http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5208 This week we’re sharing 20+ ways to become a property millionaire. Hang on – if we know 20 ways to achieve that, why’ve we held out until episode 89? Well, the title of this episode is actually taken from an article in The Telegraph which we go through point-by-point. Like most articles in the property press, there’s […] The post TPP089: 20 plus ways to become a property millionaire appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 06:00:38 -0000 TPP089: 20 plus ways to become a property millionaire full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re sharing 20+ ways to become a property millionaire. Hang on – if we know 20 ways to achieve that, why’ve we held out until episode 89? Well, the title of this episode is actually taken from an article in The Telegraph which we go th This week we’re sharing 20+ ways to become a property millionaire. Hang on – if we know 20 ways to achieve that, why’ve we held out until episode 89? Well, the title of this episode is actually taken from an article in The Telegraph which we go through point-by-point. Like most articles in the property press, there’s […] The post TPP089: 20 plus ways to become a property millionaire appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re sharing 20+ ways to become a property millionaire. Hang on – if we know 20 ways to achieve that, why’ve we held out until episode 89? Well, the title of this episode is actually taken from an article in The Telegraph which we go through point-by-point. Like most articles in the property press, there’s […]

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    ]]>     1915     TPP088: Why you need a property mastermind group http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5165 This week we’re sharing why we think everyone should be part of a property mastermind group – and, because it wouldn’t be very helpful otherwise, we’re telling you exactly how to go about setting one up. This was a very packed episode with loads of information, so you’ll want to listen in full to get the most […] The post TPP088: Why you need a property mastermind group appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Nov 2014 06:00:02 -0000 TPP088: Why you need a property mastermind group full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re sharing why we think everyone should be part of a property mastermind group – and, because it wouldn’t be very helpful otherwise, we’re telling you exactly how to go about setting one up. This was a very packed episode with loads This week we’re sharing why we think everyone should be part of a property mastermind group – and, because it wouldn’t be very helpful otherwise, we’re telling you exactly how to go about setting one up. This was a very packed episode with loads of information, so you’ll want to listen in full to get the most […] The post TPP088: Why you need a property mastermind group appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re sharing why we think everyone should be part of a property mastermind group – and, because it wouldn’t be very helpful otherwise, we’re telling you exactly how to go about setting one up. This was a very packed episode with loads of information, so you’ll want to listen in full to get the most […]

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    ]]>     2023     TPP087: Five Universal Property Investment Principles http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5120 This week we’re discussing 5 universal investment principles – inspired by an article on UKValueInvestor.com. Those principles are: Always buy at a discount (see our free BMV course for more) Always add value Ensure that the investment is cashflow positive Always invest for the medium-to-long term Stack the odds in your favour During the discussion we mentioned a […] The post TPP087: Five Universal Property Investment Principles appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Nov 2014 06:00:57 -0000 TPP087: Five Universal Property Investment Principles full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re discussing 5 universal investment principles – inspired by an article on UKValueInvestor.com. Those principles are: Always buy at a discount (see our free BMV course for more) Always add value Ensure that the investment is cashflow This week we’re discussing 5 universal investment principles – inspired by an article on UKValueInvestor.com. Those principles are: Always buy at a discount (see our free BMV course for more) Always add value Ensure that the investment is cashflow positive Always invest for the medium-to-long term Stack the odds in your favour During the discussion we mentioned a […] The post TPP087: Five Universal Property Investment Principles appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re discussing 5 universal investment principles – inspired by an article on UKValueInvestor.com. Those principles are: Always buy at a discount (see our free BMV course for more) Always add value Ensure that the investment is cashflow positive Always invest for the medium-to-long term Stack the odds in your favour During the discussion we mentioned a […]

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    ]]>     1553     TPP086: Listener questions http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5088 This week we put together one of our favourite types of episode – listener questions! Prompted by voicemails that you sent in, we answered: What will happen when interest rates go up? How do I make sure the “right” type of tenant goes into my property? What can you do about a short lease? And […] The post TPP086: Listener questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Nov 2014 06:00:54 -0000 TPP086: Listener questions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we put together one of our favourite types of episode – listener questions! Prompted by voicemails that you sent in, we answered: What will happen when interest rates go up? How do I make sure the “right” type of tenant goes into my proper This week we put together one of our favourite types of episode – listener questions! Prompted by voicemails that you sent in, we answered: What will happen when interest rates go up? How do I make sure the “right” type of tenant goes into my property? What can you do about a short lease? And […] The post TPP086: Listener questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we put together one of our favourite types of episode – listener questions! Prompted by voicemails that you sent in, we answered: What will happen when interest rates go up? How do I make sure the “right” type of tenant goes into my property? What can you do about a short lease? And […]

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    ]]>     2015     TPP085: The Big Property Investor Survey http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=5041 To listen to an audio version of this post, click here. This week we’re revealing the results of The Big Property Investor Survey! Over the summer we asked hundreds of Property Hub members to fill in a short survey, and since then we’ve had a professional data analyst sifting through the data to pull out […] The post TPP085: The Big Property Investor Survey appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 Oct 2014 06:00:05 -0000 TPP085: The Big Property Investor Survey full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub To listen to an audio version of this post, click here. This week we’re revealing the results of The Big Property Investor Survey! Over the summer we asked hundreds of Property Hub members to fill in a short survey, To listen to an audio version of this post, click here. This week we’re revealing the results of The Big Property Investor Survey! Over the summer we asked hundreds of Property Hub members to fill in a short survey, and since then we’ve had a professional data analyst sifting through the data to pull out […] The post TPP085: The Big Property Investor Survey appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To listen to an audio version of this post, click here. This week we’re revealing the results of The Big Property Investor Survey! Over the summer we asked hundreds of Property Hub members to fill in a short survey, and since then we’ve had a professional data analyst sifting through the data to pull out […]

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    ]]>     1774     TPP083: How to buy property at auction http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4872 This week we’re talking about buying at auction: potentially a great source of grabbing property bargains, but certainly not as easy as Homes Under The Hammer makes it look! We talked through some tips for making sure you don’t make any auction mistakes, including: Make sure you have your finance in place before you bid […] The post TPP083: How to buy property at auction appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 Oct 2014 06:01:42 -0000 TPP083: How to buy property at auction full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about buying at auction: potentially a great source of grabbing property bargains, but certainly not as easy as Homes Under The Hammer makes it look! We talked through some tips for making sure you don’t make any auction mistak This week we’re talking about buying at auction: potentially a great source of grabbing property bargains, but certainly not as easy as Homes Under The Hammer makes it look! We talked through some tips for making sure you don’t make any auction mistakes, including: Make sure you have your finance in place before you bid […] The post TPP083: How to buy property at auction appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about buying at auction: potentially a great source of grabbing property bargains, but certainly not as easy as Homes Under The Hammer makes it look! We talked through some tips for making sure you don’t make any auction mistakes, including: Make sure you have your finance in place before you bid […]

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    ]]>     1370     TPP082: The Dark Side of Property Investment http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4817 This week we went over to the dark side…of property investment, naturally, and talked about the many dangers that lurk there for unsuspecting investors. Some of the nasties lurking on the dark side that we talked about were: “Free” “courses” that are no content and pure upsell, and the phenomenon of the “seminar junkie” Letting […] The post TPP082: The Dark Side of Property Investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 06:00:33 -0000 TPP082: The Dark Side of Property Investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we went over to the dark side…of property investment, naturally, and talked about the many dangers that lurk there for unsuspecting investors. Some of the nasties lurking on the dark side that we talked about were: “Free” “courses” tha This week we went over to the dark side…of property investment, naturally, and talked about the many dangers that lurk there for unsuspecting investors. Some of the nasties lurking on the dark side that we talked about were: “Free” “courses” that are no content and pure upsell, and the phenomenon of the “seminar junkie” Letting […] The post TPP082: The Dark Side of Property Investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we went over to the dark side…of property investment, naturally, and talked about the many dangers that lurk there for unsuspecting investors. Some of the nasties lurking on the dark side that we talked about were: “Free” “courses” that are no content and pure upsell, and the phenomenon of the “seminar junkie” Letting […]

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    ]]>     1800     TPP080: Property investment tips and advice http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4695 This week we’re celebrating the launch of our new podcast – The Property Investment Tips Podcast – by sharing some of the favourite pieces of advice that have been shared by our team of bloggers on The Property Hub. The new podcast launches tomorrow, and every Friday morning it will be an opportunity to learn […] The post TPP080: Property investment tips and advice appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Sep 2014 06:00:26 -0000 TPP080: Property investment tips and advice full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re celebrating the launch of our new podcast – The Property Investment Tips Podcast – by sharing some of the favourite pieces of advice that have been shared by our team of bloggers on The Property Hub. The new podcast launches tomorrow This week we’re celebrating the launch of our new podcast – The Property Investment Tips Podcast – by sharing some of the favourite pieces of advice that have been shared by our team of bloggers on The Property Hub. The new podcast launches tomorrow, and every Friday morning it will be an opportunity to learn […] The post TPP080: Property investment tips and advice appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re celebrating the launch of our new podcast – The Property Investment Tips Podcast – by sharing some of the favourite pieces of advice that have been shared by our team of bloggers on The Property Hub. The new podcast launches tomorrow, and every Friday morning it will be an opportunity to learn […]

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    ]]>     1727     TPP079: I’m an accidental landlord…get me out of here! http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4661 We’ve spent the last 78 weeks talking about intentional property investment, but it doesn’t start out that way for lots of people: it’s very common to become an “accidental landlord”, and that often becomes a springboard into further property investing. So this week we set out a framework for what to do if you do […] The post TPP079: I’m an accidental landlord…get me out of here! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Sep 2014 06:00:28 -0000 TPP079: I’m an accidental landlord…get me out of here! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve spent the last 78 weeks talking about intentional property investment, but it doesn’t start out that way for lots of people: it’s very common to become an “accidental landlord”, and that often becomes a springboard into further property in We’ve spent the last 78 weeks talking about intentional property investment, but it doesn’t start out that way for lots of people: it’s very common to become an “accidental landlord”, and that often becomes a springboard into further property investing. So this week we set out a framework for what to do if you do […] The post TPP079: I’m an accidental landlord…get me out of here! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve spent the last 78 weeks talking about intentional property investment, but it doesn’t start out that way for lots of people: it’s very common to become an “accidental landlord”, and that often becomes a springboard into further property investing. So this week we set out a framework for what to do if you do […]

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    ]]>     1676     TPP077: Our favourite property websites http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4441 This week we wanted, on the basis of a listener request, to share our favourite property websites. Covering news, research and general entertainment, these are the sites that appear in our browser history more than any others. Those sites are… The Property Voice by Richard Brown (Twitter link) DIY to Property investor by Kylie Ackers […] The post TPP077: Our favourite property websites appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Sep 2014 06:00:14 -0000 TPP077: Our favourite property websites full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we wanted, on the basis of a listener request, to share our favourite property websites. Covering news, research and general entertainment, these are the sites that appear in our browser history more than any others. This week we wanted, on the basis of a listener request, to share our favourite property websites. Covering news, research and general entertainment, these are the sites that appear in our browser history more than any others. Those sites are… The Property Voice by Richard Brown (Twitter link) DIY to Property investor by Kylie Ackers […] The post TPP077: Our favourite property websites appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we wanted, on the basis of a listener request, to share our favourite property websites. Covering news, research and general entertainment, these are the sites that appear in our browser history more than any others. Those sites are… The Property Voice by Richard Brown (Twitter link) DIY to Property investor by Kylie Ackers […]

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    ]]>     1592     TPP076: How to flip a property http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4422 This week we’re talking about buying to sell – why would you flip a property, and how do you make sure you avoid the risks and secure a good profit? We got help in putting this episode together from Susannah Cole from The Good Property Company, who recently helped us to put together a course […] The post TPP076: How to flip a property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Aug 2014 06:00:09 -0000 TPP076: How to flip a property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re talking about buying to sell – why would you flip a property, and how do you make sure you avoid the risks and secure a good profit? We got help in putting this episode together from Susannah Cole from The Good Property Company, This week we’re talking about buying to sell – why would you flip a property, and how do you make sure you avoid the risks and secure a good profit? We got help in putting this episode together from Susannah Cole from The Good Property Company, who recently helped us to put together a course […] The post TPP076: How to flip a property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about buying to sell – why would you flip a property, and how do you make sure you avoid the risks and secure a good profit? We got help in putting this episode together from Susannah Cole from The Good Property Company, who recently helped us to put together a course […]

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    ]]>     2521     TPP075: Property Investment Room 101 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4387 This week, no two ways about it: we had a bit of a moan. Yes, we each picked three items to go into our personal Property Room 101 – an idea we shamelessly “borrowed” from Pete Matthew, who did his own Room 101 on the Meaningful Money Podcast a while back. We thought we were […] The post TPP075: Property Investment Room 101 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 06:00:12 -0000 TPP075: Property Investment Room 101 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week, no two ways about it: we had a bit of a moan. Yes, we each picked three items to go into our personal Property Room 101 – an idea we shamelessly “borrowed” from Pete Matthew, who did his own Room 101 on the Meaningful Money Podcast a whil This week, no two ways about it: we had a bit of a moan. Yes, we each picked three items to go into our personal Property Room 101 – an idea we shamelessly “borrowed” from Pete Matthew, who did his own Room 101 on the Meaningful Money Podcast a while back. We thought we were […] The post TPP075: Property Investment Room 101 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week, no two ways about it: we had a bit of a moan. Yes, we each picked three items to go into our personal Property Room 101 – an idea we shamelessly “borrowed” from Pete Matthew, who did his own Room 101 on the Meaningful Money Podcast a while back. We thought we were […]

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    ]]>     2126     TPP074: Seven ways to stay on top of the property market http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4323 The property market is moving fast, and you can’t rely on the newspapers to give you an accurate picture of what’s happening – or to give you the level of detail you need about what’s happening in your local market. So this week we shared 7 ways to stay on top of the property market… […] The post TPP074: Seven ways to stay on top of the property market appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Aug 2014 06:00:04 -0000 TPP074: Seven ways to stay on top of the property market full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The property market is moving fast, and you can’t rely on the newspapers to give you an accurate picture of what’s happening – or to give you the level of detail you need about what’s happening in your local market. The property market is moving fast, and you can’t rely on the newspapers to give you an accurate picture of what’s happening – or to give you the level of detail you need about what’s happening in your local market. So this week we shared 7 ways to stay on top of the property market… […] The post TPP074: Seven ways to stay on top of the property market appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The property market is moving fast, and you can’t rely on the newspapers to give you an accurate picture of what’s happening – or to give you the level of detail you need about what’s happening in your local market. So this week we shared 7 ways to stay on top of the property market… […]

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    ]]>     1456     TPP073: How to get the best out of your letting agent http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4297 This week we’re celebrating the official launch of Yellow Lettings! So what better time, we thought, to do a whole episode about getting the best from your letting agent. We’ve said before that a good agent can make your property investing life a doddle, and a bad one can land you in all manner of […] The post TPP073: How to get the best out of your letting agent appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Aug 2014 06:00:20 -0000 TPP073: How to get the best out of your letting agent full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we’re celebrating the official launch of Yellow Lettings! So what better time, we thought, to do a whole episode about getting the best from your letting agent. We’ve said before that a good agent can make your property investing life a dodd This week we’re celebrating the official launch of Yellow Lettings! So what better time, we thought, to do a whole episode about getting the best from your letting agent. We’ve said before that a good agent can make your property investing life a doddle, and a bad one can land you in all manner of […] The post TPP073: How to get the best out of your letting agent appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re celebrating the official launch of Yellow Lettings! So what better time, we thought, to do a whole episode about getting the best from your letting agent. We’ve said before that a good agent can make your property investing life a doddle, and a bad one can land you in all manner of […]

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    ]]>     1562     TPP072: Areas Where We Wouldn’t Invest http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4266 This week we risked offending pretty much everyone by running through a list of places in the UK where we wouldn’t invest. Our intention wasn’t to slag anywhere off, but to illustrate what does make a good investment by calling attention to situations where those factors are missing. So, strap yourself in while we share […] The post TPP072: Areas Where We Wouldn’t Invest appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 06:00:44 -0000 TPP072: Areas Where We Wouldn’t Invest full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we risked offending pretty much everyone by running through a list of places in the UK where we wouldn’t invest. Our intention wasn’t to slag anywhere off, but to illustrate what does make a good investment by calling attention to situations This week we risked offending pretty much everyone by running through a list of places in the UK where we wouldn’t invest. Our intention wasn’t to slag anywhere off, but to illustrate what does make a good investment by calling attention to situations where those factors are missing. So, strap yourself in while we share […] The post TPP072: Areas Where We Wouldn’t Invest appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we risked offending pretty much everyone by running through a list of places in the UK where we wouldn’t invest. Our intention wasn’t to slag anywhere off, but to illustrate what does make a good investment by calling attention to situations where those factors are missing. So, strap yourself in while we share […]

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    ]]>     2126     TPP071: Long term property predictions http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4251 This week we laid ourselves open to looking very daft indeed by making some long-term property predictions based on the 18-year property cycle that we introduced in Episode 69. The beauty of the cycle is that while no two cycles are ever quite the same, it’s a great framework for guiding your own thinking and […] The post TPP071: Long term property predictions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:00:08 -0000 TPP071: Long term property predictions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we laid ourselves open to looking very daft indeed by making some long-term property predictions based on the 18-year property cycle that we introduced in Episode 69. The beauty of the cycle is that while no two cycles are ever quite the same... This week we laid ourselves open to looking very daft indeed by making some long-term property predictions based on the 18-year property cycle that we introduced in Episode 69. The beauty of the cycle is that while no two cycles are ever quite the same, it’s a great framework for guiding your own thinking and […] The post TPP071: Long term property predictions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we laid ourselves open to looking very daft indeed by making some long-term property predictions based on the 18-year property cycle that we introduced in Episode 69. The beauty of the cycle is that while no two cycles are ever quite the same, it’s a great framework for guiding your own thinking and […]

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    ]]>     1915     TPP068: LHA tenants: Deal or No Deal? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4121 Some landlords rent exclusively to tenants who are receiving housing benefit – others would never dream of going anywhere near that market. So who’s got it right? We received a voicemail from a listener this week about this very subject, so we decided to dive deep into the issue in this episode. We looked into: […] The post TPP068: LHA tenants: Deal or No Deal? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Jul 2014 06:00:10 -0000 TPP068: LHA tenants: Deal or No Deal? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Some landlords rent exclusively to tenants who are receiving housing benefit – others would never dream of going anywhere near that market. So who’s got it right? We received a voicemail from a listener this week about this very subject, Some landlords rent exclusively to tenants who are receiving housing benefit – others would never dream of going anywhere near that market. So who’s got it right? We received a voicemail from a listener this week about this very subject, so we decided to dive deep into the issue in this episode. We looked into: […] The post TPP068: LHA tenants: Deal or No Deal? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Some landlords rent exclusively to tenants who are receiving housing benefit – others would never dream of going anywhere near that market. So who’s got it right? We received a voicemail from a listener this week about this very subject, so we decided to dive deep into the issue in this episode. We looked into: […]

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    ]]>     1587     TPP067: 8 things we’ve learnt from The Property Hub http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4091 The Property Hub is six months old! To mark its half-birthday – and to celebrate having brought 1,000 members into the fold so far – we thought we’d share some things that the experience has taught us so far. The idea isn’t to bang on about why The Property Hub is great for half an […] The post TPP067: 8 things we’ve learnt from The Property Hub appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:00:13 -0000 TPP067: 8 things we’ve learnt from The Property Hub full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The Property Hub is six months old! To mark its half-birthday – and to celebrate having brought 1,000 members into the fold so far – we thought we’d share some things that the experience has taught us so far. The Property Hub is six months old! To mark its half-birthday – and to celebrate having brought 1,000 members into the fold so far – we thought we’d share some things that the experience has taught us so far. The idea isn’t to bang on about why The Property Hub is great for half an […] The post TPP067: 8 things we’ve learnt from The Property Hub appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The Property Hub is six months old! To mark its half-birthday – and to celebrate having brought 1,000 members into the fold so far – we thought we’d share some things that the experience has taught us so far. The idea isn’t to bang on about why The Property Hub is great for half an […]

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    ]]>     1602     TPP066: An introduction to Lease Options http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=4061 We’ve never done a lease option, but they get talked about a lot and some people have had big success with them – so we thought we should dedicate an episode to explaining the basics. As the name implies, it involves taking an option to buy a property at a set price in the future, […] The post TPP066: An introduction to Lease Options appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:00:47 -0000 TPP066: An introduction to Lease Options full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’ve never done a lease option, but they get talked about a lot and some people have had big success with them – so we thought we should dedicate an episode to explaining the basics. As the name implies, it involves taking an option to buy a property We’ve never done a lease option, but they get talked about a lot and some people have had big success with them – so we thought we should dedicate an episode to explaining the basics. As the name implies, it involves taking an option to buy a property at a set price in the future, […] The post TPP066: An introduction to Lease Options appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’ve never done a lease option, but they get talked about a lot and some people have had big success with them – so we thought we should dedicate an episode to explaining the basics. As the name implies, it involves taking an option to buy a property at a set price in the future, […]

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    ]]>     1601     TPP065: Financial lessons you should have been taught at school http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3992 Back to school this week, as we talked about financial lessons we’d been taught in the classroom. We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own. The lessons were: Your time has a value (Episode 63) Don’t borrow […] The post TPP065: Financial lessons you should have been taught at school appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 06:00:59 -0000 TPP065: Financial lessons you should have been taught at school full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Back to school this week, as we talked about financial lessons we’d been taught in the classroom. We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own. Back to school this week, as we talked about financial lessons we’d been taught in the classroom. We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own. The lessons were: Your time has a value (Episode 63) Don’t borrow […] The post TPP065: Financial lessons you should have been taught at school appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Back to school this week, as we talked about financial lessons we’d been taught in the classroom. We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own. The lessons were: Your time has a value (Episode 63) Don’t borrow […]

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    ]]>     1479     TPP064: Mortgages Tips, tricks and things you need to know http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3947 Mortgages are probably the area that get asked about the most in The Property Hub – and understandably so, because it’s such an important part of property investment. We’re famously bullish about leverage, and there’s a lot to take into account when making decisions about the lending you plan to use to expand your portfolio. […] The post TPP064: Mortgages Tips, tricks and things you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Jun 2014 06:00:37 -0000 TPP064: Mortgages Tips, tricks and things you need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Mortgages are probably the area that get asked about the most in The Property Hub – and understandably so, because it’s such an important part of property investment. We’re famously bullish about leverage, and there’s a lot to take into account wh Mortgages are probably the area that get asked about the most in The Property Hub – and understandably so, because it’s such an important part of property investment. We’re famously bullish about leverage, and there’s a lot to take into account when making decisions about the lending you plan to use to expand your portfolio. […] The post TPP064: Mortgages Tips, tricks and things you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Mortgages are probably the area that get asked about the most in The Property Hub – and understandably so, because it’s such an important part of property investment. We’re famously bullish about leverage, and there’s a lot to take into account when making decisions about the lending you plan to use to expand your portfolio. […]

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    ]]>     1585     TPP063: Valuing your time http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3914 This week we were examining a simple question that has big implications: what is your time worth? As investors we spend a lot of time obsessing about how much money we can afford to put into a deal, but we neglect the only truly limited commodity we have – time. Really, we should be factoring […] The post TPP063: Valuing your time appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 May 2014 06:00:45 -0000 TPP063: Valuing your time full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we were examining a simple question that has big implications: what is your time worth? As investors we spend a lot of time obsessing about how much money we can afford to put into a deal, but we neglect the only truly limited commodity we ha... This week we were examining a simple question that has big implications: what is your time worth? As investors we spend a lot of time obsessing about how much money we can afford to put into a deal, but we neglect the only truly limited commodity we have – time. Really, we should be factoring […] The post TPP063: Valuing your time appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we were examining a simple question that has big implications: what is your time worth? As investors we spend a lot of time obsessing about how much money we can afford to put into a deal, but we neglect the only truly limited commodity we have – time. Really, we should be factoring […]

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    ]]>     1350     TPP062: Seven property investment books you should read http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3854 We love books, we love property…so can you even imagine how much we love property books? We had a hard time narrowing it down to seven recommendations for this week’s episode – but narrow we did, and here’s what we ended up with: Legally Avoid Property Taxes by Iain Wallis Millionaire Fastlane by M J […] The post TPP062: Seven property investment books you should read appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 May 2014 06:00:08 -0000 TPP062: Seven property investment books you should read full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We love books, we love property…so can you even imagine how much we love property books? We had a hard time narrowing it down to seven recommendations for this week’s episode – but narrow we did, and here’s what we ended up with: Legally Avoid Pro We love books, we love property…so can you even imagine how much we love property books? We had a hard time narrowing it down to seven recommendations for this week’s episode – but narrow we did, and here’s what we ended up with: Legally Avoid Property Taxes by Iain Wallis Millionaire Fastlane by M J […] The post TPP062: Seven property investment books you should read appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We love books, we love property…so can you even imagine how much we love property books? We had a hard time narrowing it down to seven recommendations for this week’s episode – but narrow we did, and here’s what we ended up with: Legally Avoid Property Taxes by Iain Wallis Millionaire Fastlane by M J […]

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    ]]>     1661     TPP060: Can the property super bubble be stopped? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3760 Apparently in London, talking about a property bubble is no longer enough…now, it’s a super-bubble! Media hype aside, in this episode we ran through some ideas for how to calm London’s runaway housing market. As the starting point for our discussion, we talked about the measures suggested in this Guardian article – from some that […] The post TPP060: Can the property super bubble be stopped? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 08 May 2014 06:00:49 -0000 TPP060: Can the property super bubble be stopped? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Apparently in London, talking about a property bubble is no longer enough…now, it’s a super-bubble! Media hype aside, in this episode we ran through some ideas for how to calm London’s runaway housing market. As the starting point for our discussion Apparently in London, talking about a property bubble is no longer enough…now, it’s a super-bubble! Media hype aside, in this episode we ran through some ideas for how to calm London’s runaway housing market. As the starting point for our discussion, we talked about the measures suggested in this Guardian article – from some that […] The post TPP060: Can the property super bubble be stopped? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Apparently in London, talking about a property bubble is no longer enough…now, it’s a super-bubble! Media hype aside, in this episode we ran through some ideas for how to calm London’s runaway housing market. As the starting point for our discussion, we talked about the measures suggested in this Guardian article – from some that […]

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    ]]>     1657     TPP058: Does property value really double every ten years? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3688 You’ll have heard people say that property doubles in price every 10 years – but is it true? This week we dug into the data to get to a real answer, and explored what it means for us as investors. We covered: The different data sources, and the peculiarities of each How long it really […] The post TPP058: Does property value really double every ten years? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Apr 2014 06:00:14 -0000 TPP058: Does property value really double every ten years? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub You’ll have heard people say that property doubles in price every 10 years – but is it true? This week we dug into the data to get to a real answer, and explored what it means for us as investors. We covered: The different data sources, You’ll have heard people say that property doubles in price every 10 years – but is it true? This week we dug into the data to get to a real answer, and explored what it means for us as investors. We covered: The different data sources, and the peculiarities of each How long it really […] The post TPP058: Does property value really double every ten years? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. You’ll have heard people say that property doubles in price every 10 years – but is it true? This week we dug into the data to get to a real answer, and explored what it means for us as investors. We covered: The different data sources, and the peculiarities of each How long it really […]

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    ]]>     1657     TPP057: Will pension reforms cause a property boom in 2015? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3663 At the end of this recording, we remarked how the “boring” episodes are often our favourites – including inflation, interest rates, and now pension reform. Pension reform might sound like a dull subject, but it could have a huge impact for property investors. So in this episode, we asked: will the shake-up announced by George […] The post TPP057: Will pension reforms cause a property boom in 2015? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Apr 2014 06:00:24 -0000 TPP057: Will pension reforms cause a property boom in 2015? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub At the end of this recording, we remarked how the “boring” episodes are often our favourites – including inflation, interest rates, and now pension reform. Pension reform might sound like a dull subject, but it could have a huge impact for property At the end of this recording, we remarked how the “boring” episodes are often our favourites – including inflation, interest rates, and now pension reform. Pension reform might sound like a dull subject, but it could have a huge impact for property investors. So in this episode, we asked: will the shake-up announced by George […] The post TPP057: Will pension reforms cause a property boom in 2015? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. At the end of this recording, we remarked how the “boring” episodes are often our favourites – including inflation, interest rates, and now pension reform. Pension reform might sound like a dull subject, but it could have a huge impact for property investors. So in this episode, we asked: will the shake-up announced by George […]

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    ]]>     1628     TPP056: Listener questions and updates http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3613 We got full-on back into property this week after our business series, and we did it by tackling another bunch of listener questions! Some of the questions we took on were: Is there anything I should watch out for with guaranteed rent schemes? (from Ben Adam-Smith at the House Planning Help Podcast) My property has […] The post TPP056: Listener questions and updates appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Apr 2014 06:00:32 -0000 TPP056: Listener questions and updates full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We got full-on back into property this week after our business series, and we did it by tackling another bunch of listener questions! Some of the questions we took on were: Is there anything I should watch out for with guaranteed rent schemes? We got full-on back into property this week after our business series, and we did it by tackling another bunch of listener questions! Some of the questions we took on were: Is there anything I should watch out for with guaranteed rent schemes? (from Ben Adam-Smith at the House Planning Help Podcast) My property has […] The post TPP056: Listener questions and updates appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We got full-on back into property this week after our business series, and we did it by tackling another bunch of listener questions! Some of the questions we took on were: Is there anything I should watch out for with guaranteed rent schemes? (from Ben Adam-Smith at the House Planning Help Podcast) My property has […]

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    ]]>     2090     TPP055: Talking Business with Peter Shankman http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3557 We’re all about being nice on this show, so we couldn’t resist finishing off our business series by interviewing Peter Shankman – the author of “Nice Companies Finish First”. Peter started in business by selling funny t-shirts in Times Square, indirectly leading him to founding Help A Reporter Out – which he later sold for […] The post TPP055: Talking Business with Peter Shankman appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:00:54 -0000 TPP055: Talking Business with Peter Shankman full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We’re all about being nice on this show, so we couldn’t resist finishing off our business series by interviewing Peter Shankman – the author of “Nice Companies Finish First”. Peter started in business by selling funny t-shirts in Times Square, We’re all about being nice on this show, so we couldn’t resist finishing off our business series by interviewing Peter Shankman – the author of “Nice Companies Finish First”. Peter started in business by selling funny t-shirts in Times Square, indirectly leading him to founding Help A Reporter Out – which he later sold for […] The post TPP055: Talking Business with Peter Shankman appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We’re all about being nice on this show, so we couldn’t resist finishing off our business series by interviewing Peter Shankman – the author of “Nice Companies Finish First”. Peter started in business by selling funny t-shirts in Times Square, indirectly leading him to founding Help A Reporter Out – which he later sold for […]

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    ]]>     1514     TPP054: Special Episode, Talking Business with John Lee Dumas http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3510 When we invited this week’s guest onto the show we knew he’d give an amazing interview – because he’s probably the world’s most successful podcaster, and he’s conducted over 500 interviews of his own! Who is he? John Lee Dumas, host of the phenomenally successful Entrepreneur On Fire. John used to be a realtor, and […] The post TPP054: Special Episode, Talking Business with John Lee Dumas appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:00:03 -0000 TPP054: Special Episode, Talking Business with John Lee Dumas full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub When we invited this week’s guest onto the show we knew he’d give an amazing interview - because he’s probably the world’s most successful podcaster, and he’s conducted over 500 interviews of his own! - Who is he? John Lee Dumas, When we invited this week’s guest onto the show we knew he’d give an amazing interview – because he’s probably the world’s most successful podcaster, and he’s conducted over 500 interviews of his own! Who is he? John Lee Dumas, host of the phenomenally successful Entrepreneur On Fire. John used to be a realtor, and […] The post TPP054: Special Episode, Talking Business with John Lee Dumas appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. When we invited this week’s guest onto the show we knew he’d give an amazing interview – because he’s probably the world’s most successful podcaster, and he’s conducted over 500 interviews of his own! Who is he? John Lee Dumas, host of the phenomenally successful Entrepreneur On Fire. John used to be a realtor, and […]

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    ]]>     2181     TPP053: Talking Business with James Schramko http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3468 We were delighted to be joined on the show this week by Mr James Schramko from SuperFastBusiness.com. James doesn’t consider himself a salesman, yet he was one of the top sales people for Mercedes in the whole of Australia before quitting to build his own business. Now, using the same “anti-sales” technique, he’s built it […] The post TPP053: Talking Business with James Schramko appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Mar 2014 08:00:13 -0000 TPP053: Talking Business with James Schramko full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We were delighted to be joined on the show this week by Mr James Schramko from SuperFastBusiness.com. - James doesn’t consider himself a salesman, yet he was one of the top sales people for Mercedes in the whole of Australia before quitting to build h.. We were delighted to be joined on the show this week by Mr James Schramko from SuperFastBusiness.com. James doesn’t consider himself a salesman, yet he was one of the top sales people for Mercedes in the whole of Australia before quitting to build his own business. Now, using the same “anti-sales” technique, he’s built it […] The post TPP053: Talking Business with James Schramko appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We were delighted to be joined on the show this week by Mr James Schramko from SuperFastBusiness.com. James doesn’t consider himself a salesman, yet he was one of the top sales people for Mercedes in the whole of Australia before quitting to build his own business. Now, using the same “anti-sales” technique, he’s built it […]

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    ]]>     1645     TPP052: Talking Business with Noah Kagan http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3416 This week’s guest in our special run of business-themed episodes is Noah Kagan – an early employee at Facebook and Mint.com, and now the founder of Appsumo – a site that “promotes great products to help you kick ass at work”. Noah has had a lot of very visible successes, but he’s been unusually open […] The post TPP052: Talking Business with Noah Kagan appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:00:24 -0000 TPP052: Talking Business with Noah Kagan full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week’s guest in our special run of business-themed episodes is Noah Kagan - an early employee at Facebook and Mint.com, and now the founder of Appsumo - a site that “promotes great products to help you kick ass at work”. - This week’s guest in our special run of business-themed episodes is Noah Kagan – an early employee at Facebook and Mint.com, and now the founder of Appsumo – a site that “promotes great products to help you kick ass at work”. Noah has had a lot of very visible successes, but he’s been unusually open […] The post TPP052: Talking Business with Noah Kagan appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week’s guest in our special run of business-themed episodes is Noah Kagan – an early employee at Facebook and Mint.com, and now the founder of Appsumo – a site that “promotes great products to help you kick ass at work”. Noah has had a lot of very visible successes, but he’s been unusually open […]

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    ]]>     2331     TPP051: Special episode, Talking business with Dan Andrews http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3404 The first ever guest on The Property Podcast could only ever be one person: Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA, AKA the man to blame for everything we’ve done during the last year. It was our shared love for Dan’s podcast which brought the two of us together, and we proceeded to rip off its format […] The post TPP051: Special episode, Talking business with Dan Andrews appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 07:00:27 -0000 TPP051: Special episode, Talking business with Dan Andrews full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub The first ever guest on The Property Podcast could only ever be one person: Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA, AKA the man to blame for everything we’ve done during the last year. It was our shared love for Dan’s podcast which brought the two of us togeth The first ever guest on The Property Podcast could only ever be one person: Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA, AKA the man to blame for everything we’ve done during the last year. It was our shared love for Dan’s podcast which brought the two of us together, and we proceeded to rip off its format […] The post TPP051: Special episode, Talking business with Dan Andrews appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. The first ever guest on The Property Podcast could only ever be one person: Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA, AKA the man to blame for everything we’ve done during the last year. It was our shared love for Dan’s podcast which brought the two of us together, and we proceeded to rip off its format […]

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    ]]>     2620     TPP050: The Business Special http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3371 We made it to episode number 50! And to celebrate, we decided to share some of our best business tips – as well as a huge announcement… So, our tips: Doing the right thing is profitable Give away all your secrets Get to the inflection point fast Find a dissatisfied industry The best salesmanship is […] The post TPP050: The Business Special appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Feb 2014 07:00:27 -0000 TPP050: The Business Special full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We made it to episode number 50! And to celebrate, we decided to share some of our best business tips - as well as a huge announcement… So, our tips: Doing the right thing is profitable Give away all your secrets We made it to episode number 50! And to celebrate, we decided to share some of our best business tips – as well as a huge announcement… So, our tips: Doing the right thing is profitable Give away all your secrets Get to the inflection point fast Find a dissatisfied industry The best salesmanship is […] The post TPP050: The Business Special appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We made it to episode number 50! And to celebrate, we decided to share some of our best business tips – as well as a huge announcement… So, our tips: Doing the right thing is profitable Give away all your secrets Get to the inflection point fast Find a dissatisfied industry The best salesmanship is […]

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    ]]>     2511     TPP049: Essential lessons from experienced property investors http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3325 This week we shared some essential lessons from experienced investors – a topic on our minds because Rob D’s new book, Beyond The Bricks, was released today! These lessons are the ones that came up the most consistently in the writing of the book, and from our discussions with other investors over the last few years. […] The post TPP049: Essential lessons from experienced property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 07:00:09 -0000 TPP049: Essential lessons from experienced property investors full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we shared some essential lessons from experienced investors - a topic on our minds because Rob D’s new book, Beyond The Bricks, was released today! - These lessons are the ones that came up the most consistently in the writing of the book, This week we shared some essential lessons from experienced investors – a topic on our minds because Rob D’s new book, Beyond The Bricks, was released today! These lessons are the ones that came up the most consistently in the writing of the book, and from our discussions with other investors over the last few years. […] The post TPP049: Essential lessons from experienced property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we shared some essential lessons from experienced investors – a topic on our minds because Rob D’s new book, Beyond The Bricks, was released today! These lessons are the ones that came up the most consistently in the writing of the book, and from our discussions with other investors over the last few years. […]

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    ]]>     1630     TPP047: Should you invest for yield or capital growth? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3291 Inspired by a conversation in The Property Hub, we dived into the thorny issue of whether you should invest with an eye on high yield or the potential for capital growth. Are the two necessarily mutually exclusive? Which makes you the most money over time? We tackled those questions and more, with insights from some […] The post TPP047: Should you invest for yield or capital growth? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 01:31:19 -0000 TPP047: Should you invest for yield or capital growth? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Inspired by a conversation in The Property Hub, we dived into the thorny issue of whether you should invest with an eye on high yield or the potential for capital growth. - Are the two necessarily mutually exclusive? Inspired by a conversation in The Property Hub, we dived into the thorny issue of whether you should invest with an eye on high yield or the potential for capital growth. Are the two necessarily mutually exclusive? Which makes you the most money over time? We tackled those questions and more, with insights from some […] The post TPP047: Should you invest for yield or capital growth? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Inspired by a conversation in The Property Hub, we dived into the thorny issue of whether you should invest with an eye on high yield or the potential for capital growth. Are the two necessarily mutually exclusive? Which makes you the most money over time? We tackled those questions and more, with insights from some […]

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    ]]>     1151     TPP045: How to spot a property shark http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3255 They’re slick, they’re sharp, they prowl under the surface looking for smaller creatures to prey on…yep, we’re talking about sharks this week. But we’re not going all David Attenborough on you – our subject is property sharks, and how to avoid them! We ran through how to avoid scams like: Overseas property schemes that never […] The post TPP045: How to spot a property shark appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:42:02 -0000 TPP045: How to spot a property shark full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub They’re slick, they’re sharp, they prowl under the surface looking for smaller creatures to prey on…yep, we’re talking about sharks this week. But we’re not going all David Attenborough on you - our subject is property sharks, and how to avoid t They’re slick, they’re sharp, they prowl under the surface looking for smaller creatures to prey on…yep, we’re talking about sharks this week. But we’re not going all David Attenborough on you – our subject is property sharks, and how to avoid them! We ran through how to avoid scams like: Overseas property schemes that never […] The post TPP045: How to spot a property shark appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. They’re slick, they’re sharp, they prowl under the surface looking for smaller creatures to prey on…yep, we’re talking about sharks this week. But we’re not going all David Attenborough on you – our subject is property sharks, and how to avoid them! We ran through how to avoid scams like: Overseas property schemes that never […]

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    ]]>     1876     TPP044: Risk and reward in property investment http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3247 This week we talked about risk and reward. You’re obviously taking on some level of risk by investing in property rather than keeping your money under a mattress, but how do you calculate the risk/reward balance that suits you and find an investment approach that matches? We talked about the notion of risk and reward […] The post TPP044: Risk and reward in property investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 03:45:47 -0000 TPP044: Risk and reward in property investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we talked about risk and reward. You’re obviously taking on some level of risk by investing in property rather than keeping your money under a mattress, but how do you calculate the risk/reward balance that suits you and find an investment ap. This week we talked about risk and reward. You’re obviously taking on some level of risk by investing in property rather than keeping your money under a mattress, but how do you calculate the risk/reward balance that suits you and find an investment approach that matches? We talked about the notion of risk and reward […] The post TPP044: Risk and reward in property investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we talked about risk and reward. You’re obviously taking on some level of risk by investing in property rather than keeping your money under a mattress, but how do you calculate the risk/reward balance that suits you and find an investment approach that matches? We talked about the notion of risk and reward […]

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    ]]>     2019     TPP043: How worried should you be about interest rates? http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3212 Everyone seems to be talking about interest rates at the moment – will they rise? When will they rise? And what can we do about it? So this week we discussed how worried you should be about interest rates over the coming years, and what you can do now to protect your cashflow if borrowing […] The post TPP043: How worried should you be about interest rates? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:54:24 -0000 TPP043: How worried should you be about interest rates? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Everyone seems to be talking about interest rates at the moment - will they rise? When will they rise? And what can we do about it? - So this week we discussed how worried you should be about interest rates over the coming years, Everyone seems to be talking about interest rates at the moment – will they rise? When will they rise? And what can we do about it? So this week we discussed how worried you should be about interest rates over the coming years, and what you can do now to protect your cashflow if borrowing […] The post TPP043: How worried should you be about interest rates? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Everyone seems to be talking about interest rates at the moment – will they rise? When will they rise? And what can we do about it? So this week we discussed how worried you should be about interest rates over the coming years, and what you can do now to protect your cashflow if borrowing […]

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    ]]>     1497     TPP042: Property Price Predictions for 2014 http://thepropertyhub.net/?p=3070 Happy new year! We decided to kick off the year with some predictions about what will happen to house prices in 2014. Not only that, but we invited four guest experts in to share their predictions too. First though, we had to give a round of applause to Rob B, whose prediction from last year […] The post TPP042: Property Price Predictions for 2014 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:19:30 -0000 TPP042: Property Price Predictions for 2014 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Happy new year! - We decided to kick off the year with some predictions about what will happen to house prices in 2014. Not only that, but we invited four guest experts in to share their predictions too. - First though, Happy new year! We decided to kick off the year with some predictions about what will happen to house prices in 2014. Not only that, but we invited four guest experts in to share their predictions too. First though, we had to give a round of applause to Rob B, whose prediction from last year […] The post TPP042: Property Price Predictions for 2014 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Happy new year! We decided to kick off the year with some predictions about what will happen to house prices in 2014. Not only that, but we invited four guest experts in to share their predictions too. First though, we had to give a round of applause to Rob B, whose prediction from last year […]

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    ]]>     1494     TPP041: Should you ignore goals during 2014 http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=524 Merry Christmas! We hope you had a great one, but we also hope that as the turkey hangover fades, you start to turn your thoughts towards your goals for 2014. So in this episode we posed a seemingly odd question: should you actually ignore your goals this coming year? Well, that’s that was an argument […] The post TPP041: Should you ignore goals during 2014 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Dec 2013 06:00:45 -0000 TPP041: Should you ignore goals during 2014 full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Merry Christmas! We hope you had a great one, but we also hope that as the turkey hangover fades, you start to turn your thoughts towards your goals for 2014. - So in this episode we posed a seemingly odd question: should you actually ignore your goal... Merry Christmas! We hope you had a great one, but we also hope that as the turkey hangover fades, you start to turn your thoughts towards your goals for 2014. So in this episode we posed a seemingly odd question: should you actually ignore your goals this coming year? Well, that’s that was an argument […] The post TPP041: Should you ignore goals during 2014 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Merry Christmas! We hope you had a great one, but we also hope that as the turkey hangover fades, you start to turn your thoughts towards your goals for 2014. So in this episode we posed a seemingly odd question: should you actually ignore your goals this coming year? Well, that’s that was an argument […]

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    ]]>     961     TPP040: Christmas Special (Top 5s) http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=516 Ho ho ho, it’s the Property Podcast Christmas Special! In the finest traditions of TV highlights shows, we decided to round up some of our highlights of the year: our favourite books, the best resources, the most memorable episodes, and the biggest lessons we’ve learnt. Our top 5 books Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The […] The post TPP040: Christmas Special (Top 5s) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Dec 2013 06:00:37 -0000 TPP040: Christmas Special (Top 5s) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Ho ho ho, it’s the Property Podcast Christmas Special! In the finest traditions of TV highlights shows, we decided to round up some of our highlights of the year: our favourite books, the best resources, the most memorable episodes, Ho ho ho, it’s the Property Podcast Christmas Special! In the finest traditions of TV highlights shows, we decided to round up some of our highlights of the year: our favourite books, the best resources, the most memorable episodes, and the biggest lessons we’ve learnt. Our top 5 books Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The […] The post TPP040: Christmas Special (Top 5s) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Ho ho ho, it’s the Property Podcast Christmas Special! In the finest traditions of TV highlights shows, we decided to round up some of our highlights of the year: our favourite books, the best resources, the most memorable episodes, and the biggest lessons we’ve learnt. Our top 5 books Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb The […]

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    ]]>     2164     TPP039: North vs South Property Duel http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=506 This week we donned our protective clothing for another property-related duel. Just like we duked it out over Landlord v Investor back in Episode 4, this time we went head-to-head over North v South: Where’s best to invest? With Rob B repping the North and Rob D in the corner of the South, we battled […] The post TPP039: North vs South Property Duel appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:00:42 -0000 TPP039: North vs South Property Duel full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we donned our protective clothing for another property-related duel. Just like we duked it out over Landlord v Investor back in Episode 4, this time we went head-to-head over North v South: Where’s best to invest? - This week we donned our protective clothing for another property-related duel. Just like we duked it out over Landlord v Investor back in Episode 4, this time we went head-to-head over North v South: Where’s best to invest? With Rob B repping the North and Rob D in the corner of the South, we battled […] The post TPP039: North vs South Property Duel appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we donned our protective clothing for another property-related duel. Just like we duked it out over Landlord v Investor back in Episode 4, this time we went head-to-head over North v South: Where’s best to invest? With Rob B repping the North and Rob D in the corner of the South, we battled […]

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    ]]>     1591     TPP038: Can you use your pension to invest in property? http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=497 This week we were talking pensions – but don’t switch off, it’s important! In fact, Rob B gave an impassioned plea for why you shouldn’t bury your head in the sand because the pensions crisis isn’t going to magically sort itself out. Specifically, we dedicated the bulk of this episode to the question “can I […] The post TPP038: Can you use your pension to invest in property? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 05 Dec 2013 06:00:03 -0000 TPP038: Can you use your pension to invest in property? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we were talking pensions - but don’t switch off, it’s important! In fact, Rob B gave an impassioned plea for why you shouldn’t bury your head in the sand because the pensions crisis isn’t going to magically sort itself out. - Specificall This week we were talking pensions – but don’t switch off, it’s important! In fact, Rob B gave an impassioned plea for why you shouldn’t bury your head in the sand because the pensions crisis isn’t going to magically sort itself out. Specifically, we dedicated the bulk of this episode to the question “can I […] The post TPP038: Can you use your pension to invest in property? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we were talking pensions – but don’t switch off, it’s important! In fact, Rob B gave an impassioned plea for why you shouldn’t bury your head in the sand because the pensions crisis isn’t going to magically sort itself out. Specifically, we dedicated the bulk of this episode to the question “can I […]

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    ]]>     2014     TPP037: Bubble or bust? Cutting through the media spin http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=491 This week we got deep down and tactical with some tips for finding out what the property market is doing in your specific area – cutting through the media spin about what prices are doing nationally. Rob D originally borrowed the ideas from listener Richard Brown, and wrote them up in a blog post here. […] The post TPP037: Bubble or bust? Cutting through the media spin appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Nov 2013 06:00:51 -0000 TPP037: Bubble or bust? Cutting through the media spin full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we got deep down and tactical with some tips for finding out what the property market is doing in your specific area - cutting through the media spin about what prices are doing nationally. - Rob D originally borrowed the ideas from listener... This week we got deep down and tactical with some tips for finding out what the property market is doing in your specific area – cutting through the media spin about what prices are doing nationally. Rob D originally borrowed the ideas from listener Richard Brown, and wrote them up in a blog post here. […] The post TPP037: Bubble or bust? Cutting through the media spin appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we got deep down and tactical with some tips for finding out what the property market is doing in your specific area – cutting through the media spin about what prices are doing nationally. Rob D originally borrowed the ideas from listener Richard Brown, and wrote them up in a blog post here. […]

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    ]]>     1348     TPP036: The insanity of Britain’s property market (and what it means for investors) http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=481 This week we discussed the ‘insanity’ of Britain’s housing market: is it really that bonkers, and what does it mean for you as an investor either way? We based the episode around an article on Buzzfeed by Economist reporter Daniel Knowles. We took his points one-by-one, commenting on each. Along the way we referred to […] The post TPP036: The insanity of Britain’s property market (and what it means for investors) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 21 Nov 2013 06:00:10 -0000 TPP036: The insanity of Britain’s property market (and what it means for investors) full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we discussed the 'insanity' of Britain's housing market: is it really that bonkers, and what does it mean for you as an investor either way? - We based the episode around an article on Buzzfeed by Economist reporter Daniel Knowles. This week we discussed the ‘insanity’ of Britain’s housing market: is it really that bonkers, and what does it mean for you as an investor either way? We based the episode around an article on Buzzfeed by Economist reporter Daniel Knowles. We took his points one-by-one, commenting on each. Along the way we referred to […] The post TPP036: The insanity of Britain’s property market (and what it means for investors) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we discussed the ‘insanity’ of Britain’s housing market: is it really that bonkers, and what does it mean for you as an investor either way? We based the episode around an article on Buzzfeed by Economist reporter Daniel Knowles. We took his points one-by-one, commenting on each. Along the way we referred to […]

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    ]]>     1869     TPP035: The Biggest Regrets in Property Investment http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=469 Regrets, we’ve had a few but you don’t need to if you listen to this episode! Yep, we speak to investors every day, and we’ve noticed that the same regrets get expressed over and over again. The ones we hear most are: I wish I’d started with a strategy I wish I’d taken more advice […] The post TPP035: The Biggest Regrets in Property Investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 14 Nov 2013 06:00:55 -0000 TPP035: The Biggest Regrets in Property Investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Regrets, we've had a few but you don't need to if you listen to this episode! - Yep, we speak to investors every day, and we've noticed that the same regrets get expressed over and over again. The ones we hear most are: - Regrets, we’ve had a few but you don’t need to if you listen to this episode! Yep, we speak to investors every day, and we’ve noticed that the same regrets get expressed over and over again. The ones we hear most are: I wish I’d started with a strategy I wish I’d taken more advice […] The post TPP035: The Biggest Regrets in Property Investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Regrets, we’ve had a few but you don’t need to if you listen to this episode! Yep, we speak to investors every day, and we’ve noticed that the same regrets get expressed over and over again. The ones we hear most are: I wish I’d started with a strategy I wish I’d taken more advice […]

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    ]]>     1857     TPP034: The Beginners Guide To Overseas Property Investment http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=459 Morning! In this episode of the podcast we spilled the beans about the new project we’ve been working on: The Property Hub. Listen to the episode to find out what it’s all about, or go check it out now! This week we were looking abroad, and put together The Beginners Guide To Overseas Property Investment. […] The post TPP034: The Beginners Guide To Overseas Property Investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 07 Nov 2013 06:00:06 -0000 TPP034: The Beginners Guide To Overseas Property Investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Morning! In this episode of the podcast we spilled the beans about the new project we've been working on: The Property Hub. - Listen to the episode to find out what it's all about, or go check it out now! - This week we were looking abroad, Morning! In this episode of the podcast we spilled the beans about the new project we’ve been working on: The Property Hub. Listen to the episode to find out what it’s all about, or go check it out now! This week we were looking abroad, and put together The Beginners Guide To Overseas Property Investment. […] The post TPP034: The Beginners Guide To Overseas Property Investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Morning! In this episode of the podcast we spilled the beans about the new project we’ve been working on: The Property Hub. Listen to the episode to find out what it’s all about, or go check it out now! This week we were looking abroad, and put together The Beginners Guide To Overseas Property Investment. […]

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    ]]>     1718     TPP033: How to win with off plan property http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=452 This week we turned our attention to off-plan property: it was a hot topic (with lots of money made and lost) in the last property boom, and it’s back in the news again. So what do you need to know? Well, as buying off-plan basically means buying a property that doesn’t exist yet, there are […] The post TPP033: How to win with off plan property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 06:00:04 -0000 TPP033: How to win with off plan property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we turned our attention to off-plan property: it was a hot topic (with lots of money made and lost) in the last property boom, and it's back in the news again. So what do you need to know? - Well, This week we turned our attention to off-plan property: it was a hot topic (with lots of money made and lost) in the last property boom, and it’s back in the news again. So what do you need to know? Well, as buying off-plan basically means buying a property that doesn’t exist yet, there are […] The post TPP033: How to win with off plan property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we turned our attention to off-plan property: it was a hot topic (with lots of money made and lost) in the last property boom, and it’s back in the news again. So what do you need to know? Well, as buying off-plan basically means buying a property that doesn’t exist yet, there are […]

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    ]]>     1417     TPP032: The Property Podcast Listener Questions http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=446 It’s listener questions time again! We give this whole episode over to some of the questions we’ve been sent, in audio and text form, over the last couple of months. Here are the questions we answered: What other books do you recommend, other than those that have already been resources of the week? (Thanks Bryn!) […] The post TPP032: The Property Podcast Listener Questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 05:00:16 -0000 TPP032: The Property Podcast Listener Questions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub It's listener questions time again! We give this whole episode over to some of the questions we've been sent, in audio and text form, over the last couple of months. - Here are the questions we answered: What other books do you recommend, It’s listener questions time again! We give this whole episode over to some of the questions we’ve been sent, in audio and text form, over the last couple of months. Here are the questions we answered: What other books do you recommend, other than those that have already been resources of the week? (Thanks Bryn!) […] The post TPP032: The Property Podcast Listener Questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. It’s listener questions time again! We give this whole episode over to some of the questions we’ve been sent, in audio and text form, over the last couple of months. Here are the questions we answered: What other books do you recommend, other than those that have already been resources of the week? (Thanks Bryn!) […]

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    ]]>     2456     TPP031: How to Research any Property investment http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=440 This week it’s due diligence all the way, as we discuss how you can analyse any property investment that comes your way. In the episode, we talk through a 4-stop process for getting to the bottom of whether a deal is worth pursuing: A “quick check” list to make sure it’s worth going further Internet-based […] The post TPP031: How to Research any Property investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:00:50 -0000 TPP031: How to Research any Property investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week it's due diligence all the way, as we discuss how you can analyse any property investment that comes your way. - In the episode, we talk through a 4-stop process for getting to the bottom of whether a deal is worth pursuing: - This week it’s due diligence all the way, as we discuss how you can analyse any property investment that comes your way. In the episode, we talk through a 4-stop process for getting to the bottom of whether a deal is worth pursuing: A “quick check” list to make sure it’s worth going further Internet-based […] The post TPP031: How to Research any Property investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week it’s due diligence all the way, as we discuss how you can analyse any property investment that comes your way. In the episode, we talk through a 4-stop process for getting to the bottom of whether a deal is worth pursuing: A “quick check” list to make sure it’s worth going further Internet-based […]

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    ]]>     1986     TPP030 Property Tax 101: All the basics you need to know http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=431 This week we turn our attentions to tax: it might be inevitable, but could you be paying more than you need to because you’re not setting up your property business correctly? We’re far from experts on tax matters, so we invited Chartered Accountant Iain Wallis to provide the information. He wrote it up in this […] The post TPP030 Property Tax 101: All the basics you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 05:00:24 -0000 TPP030 Property Tax 101: All the basics you need to know full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we turn our attentions to tax: it might be inevitable, but could you be paying more than you need to because you're not setting up your property business correctly? - We're far from experts on tax matters, This week we turn our attentions to tax: it might be inevitable, but could you be paying more than you need to because you’re not setting up your property business correctly? We’re far from experts on tax matters, so we invited Chartered Accountant Iain Wallis to provide the information. He wrote it up in this […] The post TPP030 Property Tax 101: All the basics you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we turn our attentions to tax: it might be inevitable, but could you be paying more than you need to because you’re not setting up your property business correctly? We’re far from experts on tax matters, so we invited Chartered Accountant Iain Wallis to provide the information. He wrote it up in this […]

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    ]]>     1789     TPP029: 5 ways to profit from a housing boom…without buying a property http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=424 There’s a property boom a’coming (maybe), but what if you’re not ready to buy a property yet – or just don’t want to? Is there another way you can profit from any growth that’s to come? This week we discussed 5 ways to get exposure to the property market without directly owning a property yourself. […] The post TPP029: 5 ways to profit from a housing boom…without buying a property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 03 Oct 2013 05:00:32 -0000 TPP029: 5 ways to profit from a housing boom…without buying a property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub There's a property boom a'coming (maybe), but what if you're not ready to buy a property yet - or just don't want to? Is there another way you can profit from any growth that's to come? - This week we discussed 5 ways to get exposure to the property m... There’s a property boom a’coming (maybe), but what if you’re not ready to buy a property yet – or just don’t want to? Is there another way you can profit from any growth that’s to come? This week we discussed 5 ways to get exposure to the property market without directly owning a property yourself. […] The post TPP029: 5 ways to profit from a housing boom…without buying a property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. There’s a property boom a’coming (maybe), but what if you’re not ready to buy a property yet – or just don’t want to? Is there another way you can profit from any growth that’s to come? This week we discussed 5 ways to get exposure to the property market without directly owning a property yourself. […]

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    ]]>     1548     TPP028: Investing from afar http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=410 We both invest away from where we live, yet the prevailing wisdom is that investing from afar is risky, dangerous and complicated. So why do we recommend considering it, and how can you actually go about doing it? In this episode, we cover: Why you should consider investing away from where you live The challenges […] The post TPP028: Investing from afar appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 26 Sep 2013 05:00:13 -0000 TPP028: Investing from afar full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We both invest away from where we live, yet the prevailing wisdom is that investing from afar is risky, dangerous and complicated. So why do we recommend considering it, and how can you actually go about doing it? - In this episode, we cover: - We both invest away from where we live, yet the prevailing wisdom is that investing from afar is risky, dangerous and complicated. So why do we recommend considering it, and how can you actually go about doing it? In this episode, we cover: Why you should consider investing away from where you live The challenges […] The post TPP028: Investing from afar appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We both invest away from where we live, yet the prevailing wisdom is that investing from afar is risky, dangerous and complicated. So why do we recommend considering it, and how can you actually go about doing it? In this episode, we cover: Why you should consider investing away from where you live The challenges […]

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    ]]>     1600     TPP027: The Rich Dad Poor Dad guide to Property Investment http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=402 We decided to turn an entire episode over to the book that seems to have inspired more property investors than any other – Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (Amazon link). The strange thing about the book is that it actually doesn’t say much about property, even though it was the catalyst for so […] The post TPP027: The Rich Dad Poor Dad guide to Property Investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 05:00:20 -0000 TPP027: The Rich Dad Poor Dad guide to Property Investment full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We decided to turn an entire episode over to the book that seems to have inspired more property investors than any other - Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (Amazon link). - The strange thing about the book is that it actually doesn't say much abou... We decided to turn an entire episode over to the book that seems to have inspired more property investors than any other – Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (Amazon link). The strange thing about the book is that it actually doesn’t say much about property, even though it was the catalyst for so […] The post TPP027: The Rich Dad Poor Dad guide to Property Investment appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We decided to turn an entire episode over to the book that seems to have inspired more property investors than any other – Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (Amazon link). The strange thing about the book is that it actually doesn’t say much about property, even though it was the catalyst for so […]

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    ]]>     1746     TPP026: 20 more property investments to avoid http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=395 Our episode about 5 property investments to avoid sparked a discussion online where people chipped in with others of their own. So we thought we’d round up another 20 suggestions for investments to steer clear of. This is the thread on Property Tribes where you can read about all of these, and plenty more we […] The post TPP026: 20 more property investments to avoid appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 12 Sep 2013 05:00:56 -0000 TPP026: 20 more property investments to avoid full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Our episode about 5 property investments to avoid sparked a discussion online where people chipped in with others of their own. So we thought we'd round up another 20 suggestions for investments to steer clear of. - Our episode about 5 property investments to avoid sparked a discussion online where people chipped in with others of their own. So we thought we’d round up another 20 suggestions for investments to steer clear of. This is the thread on Property Tribes where you can read about all of these, and plenty more we […] The post TPP026: 20 more property investments to avoid appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Our episode about 5 property investments to avoid sparked a discussion online where people chipped in with others of their own. So we thought we’d round up another 20 suggestions for investments to steer clear of. This is the thread on Property Tribes where you can read about all of these, and plenty more we […]

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    ]]>     1851     TPP024: Inflation your worst enemy or your best friend? http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=383 This week we’re talking about inflation. But don’t turn off yet! It’s not the most glamorous subject, but it’s one of the most important factors in property investing – and you probably don’t think about it anywhere near as much as you should. We discuss: Inflation defined Understanding inflation with the help of a pint […] The post TPP024: Inflation your worst enemy or your best friend? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:00:32 -0000 TPP024: Inflation your worst enemy or your best friend? full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we're talking about inflation. But don't turn off yet! It's not the most glamorous subject, but it's one of the most important factors in property investing - and you probably don't think about it anywhere near as much as you should. - This week we’re talking about inflation. But don’t turn off yet! It’s not the most glamorous subject, but it’s one of the most important factors in property investing – and you probably don’t think about it anywhere near as much as you should. We discuss: Inflation defined Understanding inflation with the help of a pint […] The post TPP024: Inflation your worst enemy or your best friend? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about inflation. But don’t turn off yet! It’s not the most glamorous subject, but it’s one of the most important factors in property investing – and you probably don’t think about it anywhere near as much as you should. We discuss: Inflation defined Understanding inflation with the help of a pint […]

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    ]]>     1530     TPP023: The Beginners Guide To Buy To Let Mortgages http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=368 This week it’s The Beginners’ Guide To Buy-To-Let Mortgages, and we enlisted our good friend Lisa Orme to help us explain: What you can and can’t use a BTL mortgage for How much you can borrow: LTV and rental coverage The boxes you need to tick as a borrower How to choose the best deal […] The post TPP023: The Beginners Guide To Buy To Let Mortgages appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 05:00:13 -0000 TPP023: The Beginners Guide To Buy To Let Mortgages full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week it's The Beginners' Guide To Buy-To-Let Mortgages, and we enlisted our good friend Lisa Orme to help us explain: What you can and can't use a BTL mortgage for How much you can borrow: LTV and rental coverage This week it’s The Beginners’ Guide To Buy-To-Let Mortgages, and we enlisted our good friend Lisa Orme to help us explain: What you can and can’t use a BTL mortgage for How much you can borrow: LTV and rental coverage The boxes you need to tick as a borrower How to choose the best deal […] The post TPP023: The Beginners Guide To Buy To Let Mortgages appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week it’s The Beginners’ Guide To Buy-To-Let Mortgages, and we enlisted our good friend Lisa Orme to help us explain: What you can and can’t use a BTL mortgage for How much you can borrow: LTV and rental coverage The boxes you need to tick as a borrower How to choose the best deal […]

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    ]]>     1707     TPP022: Five Property Myths Busted http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=360 This week we’ve turned Mythbusters, because we’re examining five pieces of received property wisom that we believe don’t stand up to scrutiny. Those myths are… You should only invest in London Never invest in flats You have to be a landlord Your home is an asset You should always buy where you live Are you […] The post TPP022: Five Property Myths Busted appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 05:00:14 -0000 TPP022: Five Property Myths Busted full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we've turned Mythbusters, because we're examining five pieces of received property wisom that we believe don't stand up to scrutiny. - Those myths are... You should only invest in London Never invest in flats This week we’ve turned Mythbusters, because we’re examining five pieces of received property wisom that we believe don’t stand up to scrutiny. Those myths are… You should only invest in London Never invest in flats You have to be a landlord Your home is an asset You should always buy where you live Are you […] The post TPP022: Five Property Myths Busted appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’ve turned Mythbusters, because we’re examining five pieces of received property wisom that we believe don’t stand up to scrutiny. Those myths are… You should only invest in London Never invest in flats You have to be a landlord Your home is an asset You should always buy where you live Are you […]

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    ]]>     1572     TPP020: Yields Explained, Rants and a new intro http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=322 This week we’re going back to basics and explaining some essential property calculations: gross yield, net yield, and Return on Investment. We explained what each meant, gave an example, and talked about when you might want to use it – as well as sounding a note of caution not to get too caught up in […] The post TPP020: Yields Explained, Rants and a new intro appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 05:00:57 -0000 TPP020: Yields Explained, Rants and a new intro full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we're going back to basics and explaining some essential property calculations: gross yield, net yield, and Return on Investment. - We explained what each meant, gave an example, and talked about when you might want to use it - as well as so... This week we’re going back to basics and explaining some essential property calculations: gross yield, net yield, and Return on Investment. We explained what each meant, gave an example, and talked about when you might want to use it – as well as sounding a note of caution not to get too caught up in […] The post TPP020: Yields Explained, Rants and a new intro appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re going back to basics and explaining some essential property calculations: gross yield, net yield, and Return on Investment. We explained what each meant, gave an example, and talked about when you might want to use it – as well as sounding a note of caution not to get too caught up in […]

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    ]]>     1419     TPP019: Our first property investments http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=310 This week’s episode comes directly from a listener suggestion. He wanted to hear about our first property investments, and we were only too happy to take the opportunity for a trip down memory lane. We both talk about our first two deals – in the Wirral and Leeds for Rob B, and Kings Cross and […] The post TPP019: Our first property investments appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 05:00:37 -0000 TPP019: Our first property investments full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's episode comes directly from a listener suggestion. He wanted to hear about our first property investments, and we were only too happy to take the opportunity for a trip down memory lane. - We both talk about our first two deals - in the Wi... This week’s episode comes directly from a listener suggestion. He wanted to hear about our first property investments, and we were only too happy to take the opportunity for a trip down memory lane. We both talk about our first two deals – in the Wirral and Leeds for Rob B, and Kings Cross and […] The post TPP019: Our first property investments appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week’s episode comes directly from a listener suggestion. He wanted to hear about our first property investments, and we were only too happy to take the opportunity for a trip down memory lane. We both talk about our first two deals – in the Wirral and Leeds for Rob B, and Kings Cross and […]

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    ]]>     2079     TPP018: Leverage Explained http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=297 This week we were back to normal after our live episode, and we eased ourselves back in by talking about leverage – a fundamental concept of property investing. Leverage, or gearing, is another word for taking on debt – but we explained why taking on mortgage debt to buy an asset is totally different from […] The post TPP018: Leverage Explained appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 05:00:17 -0000 TPP018: Leverage Explained full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we were back to normal after our live episode, and we eased ourselves back in by talking about leverage - a fundamental concept of property investing. - Leverage, or gearing, is another word for taking on debt - but we explained why taking o... This week we were back to normal after our live episode, and we eased ourselves back in by talking about leverage – a fundamental concept of property investing. Leverage, or gearing, is another word for taking on debt – but we explained why taking on mortgage debt to buy an asset is totally different from […] The post TPP018: Leverage Explained appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we were back to normal after our live episode, and we eased ourselves back in by talking about leverage – a fundamental concept of property investing. Leverage, or gearing, is another word for taking on debt – but we explained why taking on mortgage debt to buy an asset is totally different from […]

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    ]]>     1372     TPP017: Property Podcast Live – Listener questions http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=269 We did it! We recorded the podcast in front of a live audience, the technology didn’t break, we didn’t make ourselves look any more idiotic than usual, and we answered a boatload of listener questions. Much like the Sex Pistols at the 100 Club in 1976, it’s one of those events where thousands of people […] The post TPP017: Property Podcast Live – Listener questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Jul 2013 05:00:58 -0000 TPP017: Property Podcast Live – Listener questions full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We did it! We recorded the podcast in front of a live audience, the technology didn't break, we didn't make ourselves look any more idiotic than usual, and we answered a boatload of listener questions. - Much like the Sex Pistols at the 100 Club in 19... We did it! We recorded the podcast in front of a live audience, the technology didn’t break, we didn’t make ourselves look any more idiotic than usual, and we answered a boatload of listener questions. Much like the Sex Pistols at the 100 Club in 1976, it’s one of those events where thousands of people […] The post TPP017: Property Podcast Live – Listener questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We did it! We recorded the podcast in front of a live audience, the technology didn’t break, we didn’t make ourselves look any more idiotic than usual, and we answered a boatload of listener questions. Much like the Sex Pistols at the 100 Club in 1976, it’s one of those events where thousands of people […]

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    ]]>     2263     TPP016: How to solve any Property Problem http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=255 Property, much as we love it, does tend to throw up the odd problem. (And if you’re managing your own tenants, those problems can sometimes be really odd.) Luckily, in this episode we’re giving you a framework that you can use to solve any property problem. It was shown to us by our friend Mark […] The post TPP016: How to solve any Property Problem appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 05:00:05 -0000 TPP016: How to solve any Property Problem full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Property, much as we love it, does tend to throw up the odd problem. (And if you're managing your own tenants, those problems can sometimes be really odd.) - Luckily, in this episode we're giving you a framework that you can use to solve any property ... Property, much as we love it, does tend to throw up the odd problem. (And if you’re managing your own tenants, those problems can sometimes be really odd.) Luckily, in this episode we’re giving you a framework that you can use to solve any property problem. It was shown to us by our friend Mark […] The post TPP016: How to solve any Property Problem appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Property, much as we love it, does tend to throw up the odd problem. (And if you’re managing your own tenants, those problems can sometimes be really odd.) Luckily, in this episode we’re giving you a framework that you can use to solve any property problem. It was shown to us by our friend Mark […]

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    ]]>     1342     TPP015: How Goal Setting will change your life http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=240 Rob B credits them with changing his life, and without exception, every successful person we know has them. What are they? Goals, of course. And we don’t know how we had the restraint to go put off a whole session about goal setting to Episode 15 – because they really are fundamental to any great […] The post TPP015: How Goal Setting will change your life appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:00:36 -0000 TPP015: How Goal Setting will change your life full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Rob B credits them with changing his life, and without exception, every successful person we know has them. - What are they? Goals, of course. And we don't know how we had the restraint to go put off a whole session about goal setting to Episode 15 - ... Rob B credits them with changing his life, and without exception, every successful person we know has them. What are they? Goals, of course. And we don’t know how we had the restraint to go put off a whole session about goal setting to Episode 15 – because they really are fundamental to any great […] The post TPP015: How Goal Setting will change your life appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rob B credits them with changing his life, and without exception, every successful person we know has them. What are they? Goals, of course. And we don’t know how we had the restraint to go put off a whole session about goal setting to Episode 15 – because they really are fundamental to any great […]

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    ]]>     2058     TPP014: Rightmove for property investors http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=209 If you’re listening to this podcast, we’d wager that there’s a 99.9% chance that you’ve used Rightmove in the past. And probably a 90% chance that you’re moderately obsessed with it. That’s why we decided to make this episode all about how property investors can use Rightmove more effectively. It’s not the only portal and […] The post TPP014: Rightmove for property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:48 -0000 TPP014: Rightmove for property investors full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub If you're listening to this podcast, we'd wager that there's a 99.9% chance that you've used Rightmove in the past. And probably a 90% chance that you're moderately obsessed with it. - That's why we decided to make this episode all about how property ... If you’re listening to this podcast, we’d wager that there’s a 99.9% chance that you’ve used Rightmove in the past. And probably a 90% chance that you’re moderately obsessed with it. That’s why we decided to make this episode all about how property investors can use Rightmove more effectively. It’s not the only portal and […] The post TPP014: Rightmove for property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. If you’re listening to this podcast, we’d wager that there’s a 99.9% chance that you’ve used Rightmove in the past. And probably a 90% chance that you’re moderately obsessed with it. That’s why we decided to make this episode all about how property investors can use Rightmove more effectively. It’s not the only portal and […]

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    ]]>     1664     TPP011: Build your Property Dream Team http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=178 This week we’re talking about how to put together your property dream team: what professionals should you be working with, and how do you pick the best people for the job? So these are the team members we picked out: Solicitor: You don’t have a choice about using one of these (unless you are one), […] The post TPP011: Build your Property Dream Team appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:17 -0000 TPP011: Build your Property Dream Team full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we're talking about how to put together your property dream team: what professionals should you be working with, and how do you pick the best people for the job? - So these are the team members we picked out: - This week we’re talking about how to put together your property dream team: what professionals should you be working with, and how do you pick the best people for the job? So these are the team members we picked out: Solicitor: You don’t have a choice about using one of these (unless you are one), […] The post TPP011: Build your Property Dream Team appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking about how to put together your property dream team: what professionals should you be working with, and how do you pick the best people for the job? So these are the team members we picked out: Solicitor: You don’t have a choice about using one of these (unless you are one), […]

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    ]]>     2523     TPP010: Buy to let vs Buy to sell http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=172 This week we’re comparing the two broadest styles of property investment: Buy To Let (BTL) and Buy To Sell (BTS). We bang on about the joys of BTL so much you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s illegal to sell a house once you’ve bought it – so can we conceal our biases for an entire […] The post TPP010: Buy to let vs Buy to sell appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:50 -0000 TPP010: Buy to let vs Buy to sell full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we're comparing the two broadest styles of property investment: Buy To Let (BTL) and Buy To Sell (BTS). We bang on about the joys of BTL so much you'd be forgiven for thinking it's illegal to sell a house once you've bought it - so can we con... This week we’re comparing the two broadest styles of property investment: Buy To Let (BTL) and Buy To Sell (BTS). We bang on about the joys of BTL so much you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s illegal to sell a house once you’ve bought it – so can we conceal our biases for an entire […] The post TPP010: Buy to let vs Buy to sell appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re comparing the two broadest styles of property investment: Buy To Let (BTL) and Buy To Sell (BTS). We bang on about the joys of BTL so much you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s illegal to sell a house once you’ve bought it – so can we conceal our biases for an entire […]

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    ]]>     1594     TPP009: Property Investment Disasters http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=166 This week we’re putting our usual puppies and rainbows into storage and turning our attention to property disasters. You’re not going to get through your investing career without something doing wrong, but how can you decrease the odds, and what should you do when something does knock you off track? From speaking to new investors, […] The post TPP009: Property Investment Disasters appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:16 -0000 TPP009: Property Investment Disasters full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we're putting our usual puppies and rainbows into storage and turning our attention to property disasters. You're not going to get through your investing career without something doing wrong, but how can you decrease the odds, This week we’re putting our usual puppies and rainbows into storage and turning our attention to property disasters. You’re not going to get through your investing career without something doing wrong, but how can you decrease the odds, and what should you do when something does knock you off track? From speaking to new investors, […] The post TPP009: Property Investment Disasters appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re putting our usual puppies and rainbows into storage and turning our attention to property disasters. You’re not going to get through your investing career without something doing wrong, but how can you decrease the odds, and what should you do when something does knock you off track? From speaking to new investors, […]

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    ]]>     2020     TPP008: Beginners Guide to Property http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=150 This week we attempted a comprehensive beginners’ guide to property – well, as comprehensive as you can pack into half an hour. We ran through five of the key decisions that new investors need to be aware of –  including the mighty power of leverage, and the reassuring fact that you only need to know […] The post TPP008: Beginners Guide to Property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:58 -0000 TPP008: Beginners Guide to Property full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we attempted a comprehensive beginners' guide to property - well, as comprehensive as you can pack into half an hour. We ran through five of the key decisions that new investors need to be aware of -  including the mighty power of leverage, This week we attempted a comprehensive beginners’ guide to property – well, as comprehensive as you can pack into half an hour. We ran through five of the key decisions that new investors need to be aware of –  including the mighty power of leverage, and the reassuring fact that you only need to know […] The post TPP008: Beginners Guide to Property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we attempted a comprehensive beginners’ guide to property – well, as comprehensive as you can pack into half an hour. We ran through five of the key decisions that new investors need to be aware of –  including the mighty power of leverage, and the reassuring fact that you only need to know […]

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    ]]>     2106     TPP007: Use Social Media to become a Property Expert http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=145 This week’s episode is all about social media – using platforms like Twitter and Facebook to tap into a world of property knowledge (as well as cat videos and stalking your exes). Rob D shares his secret Twitter list, Rob B explains how not to be a LinkedIn leech, and we clue you in to […] The post TPP007: Use Social Media to become a Property Expert appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:38 -0000 TPP007: Use Social Media to become a Property Expert full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's episode is all about social media - using platforms like Twitter and Facebook to tap into a world of property knowledge (as well as cat videos and stalking your exes). - Rob D shares his secret Twitter list, This week’s episode is all about social media – using platforms like Twitter and Facebook to tap into a world of property knowledge (as well as cat videos and stalking your exes). Rob D shares his secret Twitter list, Rob B explains how not to be a LinkedIn leech, and we clue you in to […] The post TPP007: Use Social Media to become a Property Expert appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week’s episode is all about social media – using platforms like Twitter and Facebook to tap into a world of property knowledge (as well as cat videos and stalking your exes). Rob D shares his secret Twitter list, Rob B explains how not to be a LinkedIn leech, and we clue you in to […]

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    ]]>     1918     TPP006: How to find a Property Investment Hotspot http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=134 This week we’re talking property hotspots – areas the media are tipping for rapid increases in prices. Places as far apart as Market Harborough and Montenegro have cropped up recently, but how much credence should you give these pronouncements when you’re deciding where to invest? Rob B somehow manages to keep his strong views under […] The post TPP006: How to find a Property Investment Hotspot appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:05:21 -0000 TPP006: How to find a Property Investment Hotspot full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we're talking property hotspots - areas the media are tipping for rapid increases in prices. Places as far apart as Market Harborough and Montenegro have cropped up recently, but how much credence should you give these pronouncements when you... This week we’re talking property hotspots – areas the media are tipping for rapid increases in prices. Places as far apart as Market Harborough and Montenegro have cropped up recently, but how much credence should you give these pronouncements when you’re deciding where to invest? Rob B somehow manages to keep his strong views under […] The post TPP006: How to find a Property Investment Hotspot appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we’re talking property hotspots – areas the media are tipping for rapid increases in prices. Places as far apart as Market Harborough and Montenegro have cropped up recently, but how much credence should you give these pronouncements when you’re deciding where to invest? Rob B somehow manages to keep his strong views under […]

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    ]]>     1477     TPP005: How to choose a letting agent http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=126 This week we gave a shout out to our hordes of Norwegian fans, shared some surprising news about house prices, then got deep into actionable advice about how to choose a letting agent. If you’re falling for “we’ve got hundreds of tenants waiting” and concentrating on driving down their percentage, you’re doing it wrong – […] The post TPP005: How to choose a letting agent appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:00:20 -0000 TPP005: How to choose a letting agent full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week we gave a shout out to our hordes of Norwegian fans, shared some surprising news about house prices, then got deep into actionable advice about how to choose a letting agent. - If you're falling for "we've got hundreds of tenants waiting" an... This week we gave a shout out to our hordes of Norwegian fans, shared some surprising news about house prices, then got deep into actionable advice about how to choose a letting agent. If you’re falling for “we’ve got hundreds of tenants waiting” and concentrating on driving down their percentage, you’re doing it wrong – […] The post TPP005: How to choose a letting agent appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week we gave a shout out to our hordes of Norwegian fans, shared some surprising news about house prices, then got deep into actionable advice about how to choose a letting agent. If you’re falling for “we’ve got hundreds of tenants waiting” and concentrating on driving down their percentage, you’re doing it wrong – […]

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    ]]>     1473     TPP004: Landlord vs Investor http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=98 This week The Robs duked it out over four brutal rounds to resolve one of property’s age-old questions: should you think of yourself as a landlord or an investor? Who won? Well, that’s for you to decide, and you can let us know in the comments. With scores settled, Rob D had his suspicion that […] The post TPP004: Landlord vs Investor appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:25:20 -0000 TPP004: Landlord vs Investor full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week The Robs duked it out over four brutal rounds to resolve one of property's age-old questions: should you think of yourself as a landlord or an investor? - Who won? Well, that's for you to decide, and you can let us know in the comments. - This week The Robs duked it out over four brutal rounds to resolve one of property’s age-old questions: should you think of yourself as a landlord or an investor? Who won? Well, that’s for you to decide, and you can let us know in the comments. With scores settled, Rob D had his suspicion that […] The post TPP004: Landlord vs Investor appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week The Robs duked it out over four brutal rounds to resolve one of property’s age-old questions: should you think of yourself as a landlord or an investor? Who won? Well, that’s for you to decide, and you can let us know in the comments. With scores settled, Rob D had his suspicion that […]

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    ]]>     1323     TPP003: 5 Books Every Property Investor Must Read http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=86 This week’s episode was originally going to be called “The 184 Books Every Property Investor Must Read”, but we somehow managed to cut our choices back to the 5 absolute essentials (OK, plus a couple more we snuck in at the end). For anyone who made it through to the end, we revealed a tool […] The post TPP003: 5 Books Every Property Investor Must Read appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:24:20 -0000 TPP003: 5 Books Every Property Investor Must Read full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub This week's episode was originally going to be called "The 184 Books Every Property Investor Must Read", but we somehow managed to cut our choices back to the 5 absolute essentials (OK, plus a couple more we snuck in at the end). This week’s episode was originally going to be called “The 184 Books Every Property Investor Must Read”, but we somehow managed to cut our choices back to the 5 absolute essentials (OK, plus a couple more we snuck in at the end). For anyone who made it through to the end, we revealed a tool […] The post TPP003: 5 Books Every Property Investor Must Read appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. This week’s episode was originally going to be called “The 184 Books Every Property Investor Must Read”, but we somehow managed to cut our choices back to the 5 absolute essentials (OK, plus a couple more we snuck in at the end). For anyone who made it through to the end, we revealed a tool […]

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    ]]>     1778     TPP002: 7 Newbie Mistakes that can Shatter your Investment Dreams http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=76 We made it to episode two! This week Rob D flew back into the UK to join Rob B to discuss some of the biggest mistakes that newbie and some experienced investors can make. The good news is if you are aware of them you can easily avoid them. Also this week: Rob B takes […] The post TPP002: 7 Newbie Mistakes that can Shatter your Investment Dreams appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:21:15 -0000 TPP002: 7 Newbie Mistakes that can Shatter your Investment Dreams full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub We made it to episode two! This week Rob D flew back into the UK to join Rob B to discuss some of the biggest mistakes that newbie and some experienced investors can make. The good news is if you are aware of them you can easily avoid them. We made it to episode two! This week Rob D flew back into the UK to join Rob B to discuss some of the biggest mistakes that newbie and some experienced investors can make. The good news is if you are aware of them you can easily avoid them. Also this week: Rob B takes […] The post TPP002: 7 Newbie Mistakes that can Shatter your Investment Dreams appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. We made it to episode two! This week Rob D flew back into the UK to join Rob B to discuss some of the biggest mistakes that newbie and some experienced investors can make. The good news is if you are aware of them you can easily avoid them. Also this week: Rob B takes […]

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    ]]>     1562     TPP 001: How Property Investment can change your life! http://thepropertypodcast.com/?p=38 Welcome to the first ever “The Property Podcast” brought to you by Rob Bence and Rob Dix. Each week will discuss all things property cutting through the bull to give you straight forward property investment advice. In this episode you will learn A website all newbie investors should check out The first book all property […] The post TPP 001: How Property Investment can change your life! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:49:52 -0000 TPP 001: How Property Investment can change your life! full Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub Welcome to the first ever "The Property Podcast" brought to you by Rob Bence and Rob Dix. Each week will discuss all things property cutting through the bull to give you straight forward property investment advice. - In this episode you will learn Welcome to the first ever “The Property Podcast” brought to you by Rob Bence and Rob Dix. Each week will discuss all things property cutting through the bull to give you straight forward property investment advice. In this episode you will learn A website all newbie investors should check out The first book all property […] The post TPP 001: How Property Investment can change your life! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Welcome to the first ever “The Property Podcast” brought to you by Rob Bence and Rob Dix. Each week will discuss all things property cutting through the bull to give you straight forward property investment advice. In this episode you will learn A website all newbie investors should check out The first book all property […]

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