The Property Podcast

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 proba...

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...

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...

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...

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 iPh...

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 y...

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 remind...

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 l...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 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: Gettin...

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.

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 inev...

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...

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...

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'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...

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.

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...

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 ove...

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 l...

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 yo...

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 inv...