The Property Podcast

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!   (0:42) Since buying his first property in Derby in 2021, Carl’s now completing on a fourth in Doncaster, with the portfolio’s value increasing by over £80,000 in just three years! With two mortgages due for renewal in 18 months, he's considering remortgaging, but is concerned about the potential impact of capital gains tax if he dec...

The wait is over! After months of anticipation, the budget announcement has finally dropped.  With endless speculation around changes to capital gains tax and more, landlords and investors have been left wondering what these updates mean for their investments.   In this episode, Rob & Rob share their candid reactions and break down the budget’s biggest announcements every investor needs to know. ...

Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and answering two more of your questions!    (0:38) With four properties in the South-East, split between personal ownership and a limited company, Richard’s weighing up the investment potential of the area against the rest of the country. He’s considering selling and reinvesting in the North, where he believes yields and growth are more promising. But with costs...

With the mortgage market in flux, interest rates making headlines, and the upcoming budget looming, the big question is: what’s the smartest move right now? Today, we’ve got mortgage expert Nick with us to cut through the noise, answer the important questions, and offer expert advice on how to navigate the current market.  (0:59) News story of the week  (2:48) Our mortgage expert answers your ques...

Happy Tuesday! It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!    (0:45) After having his offer accepted on a property, Craig discovered potential asbestos in the Artex. When he raised this, the seller claimed they no longer wanted to sell and planned to move in, but a few weeks later, the property was re-listed for sale. After losing money on searches and other costs, Craig asks Rob & Rob if...

Getting rich - it’s what we all dream of, right? But how do you turn that dream into reality? Today, we’re exploring Rob D’s new book, where he breaks down how people really get rich. And, yes, we’ll finally reveal the book’s name - tune in!   Pre-order the book, and claim exclusive bonuses – including a preview chapter you can read instantly: https://robdix.com/myths/   (0:53) News story of the w...

It’s time for Ask Rob & Rob! We’ve two new property questions to tackle - let’s dive in!  (0:50) After completing his first property through a limited company, Louie’s looking at ways to boost profitability and wonders if making overpayments on his interest-only mortgage could be a smart move. He thinks by reducing his monthly interest it might increase his profits and asks Rob & Rob for their tho...

The property world was rocked by news of the Renters' Rights Bill, but that’s not all - there's been a ton happening in the market, and today Rob & Rob break it all down. Diving into the data they bring you BIG updates on house prices, latest shifts in mortgage rates, and what the upcoming budget could mean for investors. (0:35) Our exciting Property Hub Select meetup  (1:44) BIG news on house pri...

Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!   (0:44) With a £15K deposit and an average London salary, Vernon’s torn between investing now in a cheaper property in the North or keeping on saving for a higher-end buy-to-let. So, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and guidance.  (4:17) Dan’s at the start of his property investment journey. After speaking with various mortgage bro...

What’s your business moat? No, we’re not talking castles - it’s that special something that sets your business apart from others and stands the test of time.  In today’s episode, Rob & Rob break down the concept of a business moat and share how they built the one behind their £100m property business - and, most importantly, how they continue to maintain and evolve it to stay ahead of the competiti...

What’s the topic of conversation when property’s biggest players (and most influential politicians) come together? We’re joined by Nathan Spencer, who knows – because he throws the events that get them all into the same room! In our exclusive interview, he shares valuable insights from behind the scenes, including upcoming hotspots and insider information from political circles.    (0:46) News sto...

Happy Tuesday! We’ve got two new great questions to tackle – let’s dive in!  (0:42) Johnny’s looking to sell his London properties and reinvest in areas with better growth potential. He’s interested in off-plan developments but is concerned after hearing about scams involving unreliable developers. Johnny asks Rob & Rob how he can ensure the developer is trustworthy and what due diligence he shoul...

While prime property locations often steal the spotlight, could exploring unloved areas be the key to your next major investment? This week, Rob & Rob take a closer look at some overlooked areas across the UK and explore why these “unloved” locations could offer serious investment potential.   (0:55) News story of the week  (2:57) Are unloved assets a good investment?   (3:47) Unloved assets: Trav...

Get ready for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:35) Luke’s just completed his fourth buy-to-let in South Wales and is now considering his next move. He’s weighing up whether he should continue investing in lower-value buy-to-lets or explore something new such as industrial lets.  (3:42) Tommy’s owned and lived in a 1-bed leasehold maisonette in Essex for two years, but he's now relocating...

The wait is over – the new Renters’ Rights bill is out, and the changes are BIG! Will Labour’s new conditions be the final straw for landlords, or are things not as bad as they feared? Join Rob & Rob as they break down the key updates and explore what this means for landlords and tenants. Has the UK property market just changed forever? Press play to find out!  Plus, check out Rob D’s YouTube vide...

From property dilemmas to investment insights, it’s time for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:40) Mark finds himself in a challenging dilemma with his rental property in London, where he used to live. Unaware of Section 24 when initially letting out the property, he's now paying a hefty tax bill each year. He's wondering if there's a way around this or if selling the property is his best option. Wha...

In this special market update celebrating an incredible 600 consecutive episodes, Rob & Rob look into the latest market news – unpacking everything from diverse house price trends to how potential changes in capital gains tax may be influencing landlords’ decisions. Plus, there’s some good news on the mortgage front and a surprise twist in this week’s Hub Extra!  (0:48) What’s going on with house...

Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions!  (0:44) Owen’s curious about how you extract the cash from a capital growth-focused property portfolio. He understands that capital growth creates more wealth in the long run compared to high rental yields, but he's unsure how to access that wealth when the time comes. He turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best...

In today’s inspiring AOB, Rob & Rob discuss the simple yet effective ways to stand out in business – whether you're an entrepreneur, employee, or a property investor. Sharing their own real-life experiences, they reveal how these principles helped them build a top-performing podcast and a £100m property business.    Enjoy the show?    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others fi...

Rob & Rob rewind the clock on their property journeys to share what they did, and what they’d do differently knowing what they do now. There’s plenty to learn from their experiences and mistakes, wherever you are on your property journey.  (0:58) News story of the week  (2:27) What would The Robs do if they started again?  (3:08) How did Rob & Rob get started in property investment ?  (11:11) Look...

It’s time for your latest round of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got some cracking ones this week!  (0:37) Andy's come across an interesting article about Labour potentially tweaking the renter's reform bill. It mentions they might introduce a French-style hardship test. Is there any real substance to this or is it just rumour mill chatter?  (3:11) Tom's got a chunk of capital and is considering a stra...

When interest rates began to rise around the world in 2022, a 30-year trend of ever-cheaper money came to an end. It’s clear that we’ve entered a completely new financial era...  And the one question on investors lips, is does property still stack up?   (0:50) News story of the week  (2:31) What is this new financial era?  (7:40) What should we be investing in?  (10:50) Asset classes we MIGHT inve...

Get ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as the guys answer two more listener questions!  (0:40) Sam’s husband has £90K available from his pension fund, and she’s eager to persuade him to invest the money in property to help secure their financial future, rather than using it to pay off existing debt. She turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice on how to grow their pension pot and make smart inv...

You often hear that property prices double every 10 years, a claim that encourages us to invest in property and buy our own homes - but is it actually true? Rob & Rob have dug deep into the data to investigate this popular belief, and it turns out we’re living in highly unusual times! Tune in to find out what they uncovered…  (0:50) News story of the week  (5:40) Does property really double every...

Ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob? We’ve got two new listener questions lined up…  (0:45) How do you use the UK’s position in the 18-year property cycle to influence your decision making with your mortgage and portfolio strategy? That’s exactly what Phillip wants to know, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice. What will they say?  (4:05) Last year, James had the chance to buy the leas...