The Property Podcast

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...

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 t...

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 hig...

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 A...

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 archiv...

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...

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 agen...

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...

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.  Alongsi...

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 R...

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, Jo...

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 t...

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 ou...

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 Lan...

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...

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...

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 migh...

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, Ro...

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 fl...

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  Shocki...

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,...

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 n...

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 hi...

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 rev...

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 rig...