The Property Podcast

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 tempta...

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 current...

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 smooth...

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 tryi...

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 governmen...

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 wonder...

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...

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...

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...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 Ro...

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 a...

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...

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?...

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 podcast...

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 sett...

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...

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 Ro...

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 recent...

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...

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 shoul...

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...