The Property Podcast

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Connor asked: What advice do you have for a new graduate? There’s a big answer to this one: education. Educating yourself makes things less daunting, reduces fear, saves you from making more mistakes, helps you become more efficient, and much more. The real learning will ultimately happen when you […] The post ASK33: What advice do you have for a new graduate? appeared...

You might be an expat, you might want to invest in another part of the country, or you might just like to travel a lot. So, can you do that without your property portfolio falling apart? Well, yes: whether you’re lounging by the pool or just wanting to invest outside your local area, in this […] The post TPP159: Can you invest in property from a distance? appeared first on The Property Hub. See om...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Rob asked: How do I find the right area for flipping? Buying to flip is a very different beast from BTL, and you need some very different criteria when selecting, even though there’s always crossover. The key to choosing an area for flips is resale. If you’re buying to sell, […] The post ASK32: How do I find the right area for flipping? appeared first on The Property Hu...

We never claim to be the greatest investors in the world, but one thing's for sure – we're a lot better than we used to be. This week we share five specific things we've done that have helped us to get better results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj asked: Do I need to set up a new limited company? (And can I use it to avoid paying stamp duty)? Firstly: yes. You do need to start a new limited company from scratch. Brand new company to buy your first property through. Once you’ve done that, you […] The post ASK31: Do I need to set up a new limited company? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/l...

Last week we talked about how to manage a property yourself, and the week before that we covered how to let a property yourself. If you do all of that properly, most of the time you should find that your properties run smoothly. But every so often, however careful you are, you’ll experience a phenomenon […] The post TPP157: How to handle a nightmare tenant appeared first on The Property Hub. See o...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mark asked: Should I invest in the UK or abroad? Never an easy decision! The answer hinges – as it often does – on the the property strategy that you particularly wish to pursue. If you’re looking to do labour and knowledge-intensive flips that require a great deal of […] The post ASK29: Should I invest in the UK or abroad? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnyst...

Last week we talked about letting a property yourself – and having done that, you’ll need to manage it effectively too. In this episode, we share the management insights we’ve gained from two years of running a letting agency. Like last week, we’ve broken the process down into 10 steps: Listen back to last week’s […] The post TPP156: How to manage a property yourself appeared first on The Property...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jacob asked: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? With an interest-only mortgage, your debt is never paid down, so what do you do? The answer talks about inflation, and how it can reduce the value of your debt, which becomes less valuable over time. If it’s not […] The post ASK28: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? appeared first on The Property Hub. See...

This week we’re kicking off a trilogy of episodes about the nitty gritty of lettings. In future weeks we’ll be talking about how to manage a property and how to handle nightmare tenants – but first, the basics: how do you let a property in the first place? You could use an agent, of course, […] The post TPP155: How to let a property yourself appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/l...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Teetee asked: Can I invest in property with no money? Potentially! The answer talked about how most people aren’t just going to give you money, but there are plenty of people out there who want to invest in property, but don’t have the time, or the knowledge, or both to […] The post ASK27: Can I invest in property with no money? appeared first on The Property Hub. See o...

Is property investment still a good idea? It’s a question that hasn’t come up much over the last couple of years – but the recent changes mean we’re hearing it ever more frequently. In this episode we address the main concerns we hear, including: The new tax treatment will reduce profits Higher stamp duty rates […] The post TPP154: Is property investment still a good idea? appeared first on The Pr...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Matt asked: Are one bed flats a bad investment? The answer this week is a little more clear-cut, as it’s a simple one: no. One bed flats are a strong investment, because they rent well and they sell well – they’re great starter homes / first step on the […] The post ASK26: Are one bed flats a bad investment? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listene...

This week we’re in doom and gloom mode once again! Last week it was risks, the previous week it was mistakes…and now we’re tackling the bright’n’breezy topic of being broke in retirement. Yes, the pension crisis is real – more real than most people care to think about. But there is a positive message buried […] The post TPP153: You need to understand the pension crisis! appeared first on The Prope...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: I need help with floorplans! The question asks about making the most of the space in a property via floorplans. The answer touches upon the use of software as the next step from doing floor plans with pen and paper. It covers the plethora of floorplan tools online, […] The post ASK25: I need help with floorplans! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystu...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, John asked: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? This question is specifically about delayed completion – where you pay a certain amount up front, (generally 10%, but this is negotiable) and cover the mortgage for a period of time before you complete. It also mentions option to buy, which […] The post ASK24: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? appeared first on The P...

If you’re involved in property for any length of time, things will go wrong – and as positive as we are about property, we’ve both made mistakes and had bad experiences. As we spend a lot of time talking about the advantages of property investment, it’s only right that we give some attention to the […] The post TPP151: When property goes bad! (Our mistakes in property) appeared first on The Proper...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Dwayne asked: What are the pros and cons of new builds? An age-old debate! The answer touched upon both sides, and of course it will depend on the investment strategy in question. New builds come with less risk – not zero risk, but less – as new properties will likely […] The post ASK23: What are the pros and cons of new builds? appeared first on The Property Hub. See o...

It’s the final part of our series on creating a property strategy – in which we cover the final decisions that need to be made, and look at translating the plan into action. We cover: Deciding where to buy Deciding what to buy Moving from planning into action How to review your progress and adjust […] The post TPP150: How to create a property strategy, part 3 appeared first on The Property Hub. Se...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mr. Has asked: How should I structure my new property company? The answer started with a big caveat, that The Robs aren’t experts in this field, and their suggestions should be accompanied by research of your own. It then went on to suggest that you set a company up where […] The post ASK22: How should I structure my new property company? appeared first on The Property...

This week it’s the second part of our strategy series – and we’re diving into the pros and cons of five different investment strategies. We talk about buy-refurb-refinance, buy-to-sell, HMOs, and two different flavours of buy-and-hold – with a cheeky extra bonus strategy thrown in at the end. It’s not the case that one is […] The post TPP149: How to create a property strategy, part 2 appeared firs...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy asked: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie? The answer has a whole bunch of podcast recommendations, from business podcasts to entertainment ones, not to mention mainstay podcasts that are always in your feed, to others that you try out when you want something new. In podcasts, […] The post ASK21: What recommendations do you have for a podcast jun...

Last week we talked about setting goals. Having decided on those goals, the next step is formulating a strategy that allows you to hit them – and that’s what we’re going to help you do over the next few years. In this first part of our three-part series, we talk about the factors you need […] The post TPP148: How to create a property strategy, Part 1 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystu...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a nameless caller asked: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes? The answer deals with what the changes are are (despite the obfuscation going on), what the petition going around is, and what it’s achieved. Then it talks about the Property Hub course about using a limited […] The post ASK 20: How should I approach tax planning after the governme...

It’s the time of year when everyone sets goals – but will you be like most people and forget them by February, or be looking back next December with a sense of smug satisfaction about what you’ve achieved? This podcast could be the difference – because we’re talking about how to smash your 2016 goals. […] The post TPP147: How to smash your 2016 goals appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystu...