The 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 t...

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 ...

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 4...

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...

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. N...

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 t...

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...

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 her...

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...

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...

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...

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 (norm...

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 expe...

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...

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...

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 U...

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 h...

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...

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 Con...

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...

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...

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 rate...

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...

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...

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 in...