The Property Nomads Podcast

We witness probably the best sunrise that we have ever witnessed along with learning more about Maoi, Ahu’s, and island life. Santiago awaits…..   ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial free...

In this episode, Rob sits down for his monthly interview with Marc Champ of Wharf Financial. He explains why it has got easier for some sorts of property investors to borrow and how to take advantage of this fact. As well as sharing an easy and low-cost way to get KYC done. They discuss why the property market is hotter than it is normally post-Christmas. As well as talking through the impact infl...

In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by the vast openness of the South Pacific Ocean, Rapa Nui stands in its desolate and intriguing beauty. ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? T...

In this episode, Rob sits down to talk to Sean - The Property Tax Accountant. He is a chartered accountant with 20 years of experience. Sean specialises in providing advice to landlords, property flippers, those following a BRRRR model, and holiday let or serviced accommodation owners. His is a digital business, so he can advise people across the world and is himself a property investor.   The tax...

Isla Grande de Chiloe offered a lot, including endangered penguins, otters carrying crabs, a magical bus, and a massive plate of Salchipapas.   ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom...

In this episode, Rob shares his 2022 predictions, thoughts, and ideas. He shares a mindset tip to help you to get the most out of the coming year. Rob also talks about how several government housing initiatives and the class E changes can be leveraged by property businesses. He also covers several commercial properties and serviced accommodation opportunities. As well as suggesting some other inve...

Mountains, chocolate, hiking, and great food. No wonder San Carlos de Bariloche was our favourite place to hang out.   ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom?   Rob wan...

In this episode, Rob looks back at 2021. He reflects on the financial situation and the impact that is likely to have in 2022. Sharing how he is planning to protect himself and his family from that potential fallout. He also talks about some of the opportunities that have emerged and how to take advantage of them. KEY TAKEAWAYS At some point, there will be a price to pay for all of the stimulus pr...

Seeing whales up close and personal in Argentina was brilliant, along with the mighty elephant seals at the Peninsula Valdes. We enjoyed our time in the tiny part of Wales that is nestled in Southern Argentina.   ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what s...

In this episode, Rob shares six tips any property owner can use to get themselves ahead for 2022, by taking advantage of the Christmas break. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don’t wait until January to plan for 2022. The gap between Christmas and New Year is an ideal time to do it. If you wait until January, you are 2 or 3 weeks behind other people. Use the Christmas break to catch up and learn by listening to insp...

Boca Juniors stadium tour, ridiculously cheap food and drink as well as staying at an awesome hostel. Sometimes an awesome hotel or hostel can really make a trip! ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients?...

In this episode, Rob discusses UK mortgage and economic news with Marc Champ of Wharf Financials who sources competitively priced finance for property investors and developers. They talk about current sales and financing trends. As well as about what the end of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and other stimuli is likely to have. Rob and Marc discuss some of the financing...

Getting some magical dollars whilst being confronted by men with guns was a rewarding experience, especially as it resulted in Argentina being the cheapest country that we visited on our travels. Yes…cheaper than Bolivia!   ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think a...

In this episode, Rob is interviewed by Dan Cooper who is himself a property deal maker and developer in Hull. As well as a podcaster. They discuss how and why they each started their property businesses. As they do this, they share tips that anyone can use to set up and run any kind of company. Rob and Dan talk about how travel broadened their minds and pushed them to overcome challenges. Then dis...

Watching football at the stadium that hosted the first-ever World Cup Final in 1930. We see out our final days in Uruguay at the wonderfully peaceful Colonia del Sacramento.   ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties?...

In this episode, Rob shares the details of six books and courses that have helped him recently. As well as sharing the titles, he quickly outlines what he learned from each one so that you can potentially do the same.   KEY TAKEAWAYS We all tend to make decisions emotionally, adding rationale to the process helps you to make better choices. Rob recommends a book to help you to understand what is p...

The first time that we had ever seen a whale in its natural habitat. Plus, miles and miles of walking around Uruguay meant that we had to rely on some more magical buses to come to our rescue.   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you...

In this episode, which is a part of his Smallbone to Pick series, Rob comments on some of the recent changes in society. Six things that are bugging him at the moment. Including totalitarianism, woke society in general and people only thinking of themselves and their point of view. As well as sharing some interesting facts about the Pandora papers scandal.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Many of us feel that the...

The Lonely Planet guide, at that time, said that traversing the plains of Northern Uruguay was pretty much impossible. We set out to try and dispel that myth. Let’s see what happens…….   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More p...

In this episode, Rob speaks with Shaz Nawaz who is the author of The Property Investors Tax Guide. A man who works as an accountant and advisor every single day. He also invests in property himself. He covers many subjects in the podcast. Including, choosing the right company structure from the ten or so options that are available, understanding joint ventures and how to grow and diversify without...

Note to self. When going out for the day to visit remote places, make sure that you are well prepared with water, food, cash, and a plan B. And always have faith in Collectivos! ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More propertie...

In this episode, Rob is joined by Marc Champ the managing director of Wharf Financial. A brokerage firm that won an award in 2021 in the bridging commercial sector. He is going to be a regular guest on the podcast and will be contributing to Rob´s new book. They talk about how property entrepreneurs can secure finance in the current climate. Discussing the potential rate rises; the impact inflatio...

When going to a different country – double-check the time zones. We spent a day in Paraguay on the wrong time! Loads of football in Asuncion, including 3 games in 4 days, getting marched to the front of the ticket queue because we were white as well as crazy drinking stories featuring our old friend Old Tradi.   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global m...

In this episode, Rob explains how to quickly improve your networking skills. Including several tips that you can put into action immediately.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Regularly contact people that are already in your circle or network. Reconnect with those you have lost touch with. Remember that networking is about win-wins, helping each other. Understand what others need from you as well as what you need...

Hands down the funniest story you will probably hear. Toucan Pink Eye at Foz do Iguacu just makes me cry thinking about it. The falls at Iguacu are stunning, so too were the random penguins in Florianaopolis. Our time in Brazil comes to an end.   ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, sha...