The Property Podcast

Fresh from their Dubai event, Rob & Rob discuss the mechanics of growing a £100m property business. They break down the key components of their operation and explain how upgrading specific “cogs” can create a ripple effect across the business. Plus, they share their strategies for predicting and planning for future challenges to keep things running like a well-oiled machine.  Enjoy the show?   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Give us your feedback on Instagram – Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

A while back we developed what we call The Monopoly Strategy – and in this episode, Rob & Rob break it down step by step. They share their experiences from building their own portfolios to help you master the game and build your own empire! (0:55) News story of the week.  (2:50) What exactly is the Monopoly Strategy?  (4:00) How to set up your game…  (5:10) The most critical part of the game – buying.  (13:10) Upgrading your portfolio to the next level.  (21:45) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  BTL product availability reaches record high: Moneyfacts  TPP535: The Monopoly Strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio  Aer  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.  (0:40) Jackie’s tenants signed a one-year agreement but gave notice and moved out two months early. She wants to know if they're obliged to pay rent until the end of the contract, or until their notice period ends. What advice will Rob & Rob give?  (0:30) John’s renovating a small mid-terrace in an upmarket area with the intention of selling and asks the guys if it’s worth staging the property to potentially attract higher bids.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

From starting with just £5,000 to tackling multiple conversions and development projects, Anushe’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. As an architect and long-time listener, she used her expertise to build her portfolio - until a shocking realisation made her completely switch strategy. Rob & Rob dive into this fascinating story, packed with insights every investor can learn from.  (0:53) News story of the week  (2:34) Join the team!  (3:02) An incredible strategy  (4:13) Getting started  (7:43) What could go wrong...  (9:18) A change in strategy  (11:49) Working with investors  (16:43) I would’ve made more doing nothing...  (23:44) The switch to long-term Buy-to-Let  (28:47) Building a portfolio  (29:42) Has hands-off investing worked out?  (30:52) The end goal  (31:47) Deciding your strategy  (35:10) The impact of the market  (36:25) The conviction to change  (37:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rotten Tomatoes  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!     (0:55) Jamie currently rents in the Southeast and plans to invest in a more affordable area like Manchester or Derby. His goal is to buy, renovate, and eventually turn the property into serviced accommodation. Concerned about covering both rent and a mortgage and unsure he’ll get a loan approved far from home, he asks Rob & Rob how to navigate these hurdles and when property investing starts to feel easier.  (7:45) Mark owns two buy to let properties, one being his former family home. He’s keen to move back into his home next year, but with tenants currently living there and the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill, he's concerned about how to handle the situation and asks the guys for their advice.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (no

With interest rates coming down, things are looking up, but there’s one pesky challenge that's still on investors' radars - down-valuations! Joined by our mortgage expert, Rob & Rob tackle the touchy topic no one else is talking about, discussing the latest updates and expert advice on what you can do to ensure it doesn’t derail your next deal.  (1:00) News story of the week.  (2:25) Our mortgage expert shares his key insights…  (3:15) What’s the current state of the mortgage market?  (4:50) The latest on interest rates.  (6:30) How does he manage client expectations?  (9:50) What’s a realistic rate for investors now?  (11:20) Should you tie arrangement fees into your mortgage?  (13:58) What’s lender sentiment like right now?  (15:30) Anything new around mortgage products?  (16:45) What’s the latest updates on down valuations…  (24:00) How’s sentiment around them?  (24:25) How to stay positive with down valuations as an investor.  (31:05) Expert forecast for the next 12 months.  (32:20) What opt

Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back to help two more listeners with their property dilemmas…  (0:40) With five buy-to-let properties under his belt, Ryan’s considering leveraging his portfolio further. Unsure of the best strategy in the current market and £180K to invest, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice.  (3:42)  Lisa’s an expat in Abu Dhabi, who owns two properties back home and is eyeing a third. While researching management agencies, she came across a non-resident tax regulation, which mentions deductions from rental income - something she didn’t know about. Now she’s asking if Rob & Rob can shed some light on whether this applies to her.   Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more a

AI is shaking things up! This week, Rob & Rob put their 2025 property predictions to the test against AI itself – will she back their insights or call them out? Tune in to find out how AI can help you challenge your thinking and level up your property game – plus, discover the techniques to make AI work best for you.  (0:45) News story of the week.  (02:00) Rob & Rob debate the future of property… with AI!   (03:00) What did she think of their predictions?  (04:39) Where does AI think The Robs got it wrong?  (7:25) AI breaks down her probabilities for each prediction.  (9:55) AI gives the guys some harsh feedback.  (11:55) AI weighs in on their interest rate predictions.  (15:00) The big question – who’s predictions are right?  (16:00) Most important of all… who’s better looking?  (17:05) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  When will interest rates go down again and how do they affect mortgages?  Claude  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign

It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into some brilliant listener questions!  (0:41) Jane was gifted her parents' house, now worth around £650K. Keen to kickstart her property portfolio, she’s torn between renting it out or selling to release equity for a smaller buy-to-let. With no current income, she’s unsure about mortgage options – what will Rob & Rob suggest?  (4:02) With both his personal and buy-to-let fixed-rate mortgages ending soon, Jack wants to know the best place to find a reliable resource for up-to-date mortgage data, ideally by email.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

Always take the headlines with a pinch of salt – and this week, Rob & Rob prove why as they challenge the news with their insider insights. Plus, rents are falling – wait, what? Join us for this month’s market update, where we bring you the facts, not fiction, to help you thrive as a property investor! (1:55) Let’s find out what’s going on in the market…  (2:11) How are house prices looking this year?  (5:20) Conflicting insights about build to rent schemes.  (11:02) Have rents fallen for the first time since 2019?  (12:45) Sentiment around the Renter Rights Bill.  (14:00) Updates on landlord licensing.  (16:43) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Sign-up for our Dubai event here  House Prices:   Zoopla house price index  Nationwide house price index  Rightmove shows 1.7% increase in asking prices  Where will house prices rise the most in the UK in 2025?  Build To Rent: Private equity steps up bets on UK rental sector  Rents: Average rents fall for the first time since 2019  Renters Rights B

It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob and we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week!   (0:43) Andrew has been dreaming of getting into property and thanks to a recent £100,000 inheritance he’s finally in a position where he can get started, but he’s wondering if Rob & Rob can shed some light on how he can find the right property and if an interest-only mortgage is the right option for him.  (5:51) Last year Jal completed on a new-build flat in London, and he’s found himself in a position where the developer has handed over the management of the block to the owners. Jal is a pretty hands-off investor, so he’s asking Rob & Rob what he should do next – should he contact the other owners, or should he leave it to his estate agent to handle?  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (norma

In our first AOB of the year, Rob & Rob waste no time diving into their biggest plans for 2025. After celebrating the best financial year ever, they’re aiming even higher - more deals, bigger deals, and ambitious growth for their £100m property business!  They share exactly how they plan to make it happen and reveal the “secret source” that changed the game for them.  Want to know more about the business they discuss? Check out Property Hub Invest here.    Links mentioned:   Learn about our first ever Dubai Event here  Check out our jobs here  Listen to Rob & Robs hotspots episode here    Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Give us your feedback on Instagram – Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

As we wrap up the first month of 2025, how are your New Year's property goals looking? Be honest!  Join your own personal Mr Motivators Rob & Rob as they share the steps and hard-earned knowledge they've gained from their own challenges to help you stay positive and get your property goals on track. Is this the life-changing podcast they claim it to be - tune in to find out!   (0:45) News story of the week.  (2:14) Getting self-motivated as a property investor…  (4:38) Is property investment worth being self-motivated?  (5:08) How to motivate your mindset.  (13:23) Setting actionable steps for success.  (15:13) Accountability and motivation techniques…  (19:53) How to improve your energy levels.  (21:49) Cutting out distractions for focus.  (22:48) What can you do today to make a difference?  (24:05) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within  David Schwartz: The Magic of Thinking Big  Richard Branson: Losing My Virginity  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on A

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!    (0:40) Despite being successful in his property investment journey, Kenny finds that owning more properties and having more free time often leads to him overthinking and worrying. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on staying positive, plus book and podcast recommendations to keep a clear, constructive mindset.  (5:30) Isaac’s tenant has requested a rent reduction, but with rising costs to cover himself, he’s unsure what to do and asks the guys for their thoughts - what will they say?  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

Rob & Rob are back with their hotspots for 2025, sharing their run-down of the best places to invest this year and why these locations deserve your attention.  Don’t forget to secure your spot for our free online event here!  (1:15) News story of the week.  (4:05) 2025 hotspots begin…  (4:44) Investment goldmine with fundamentals to match.  (6:35) The powerhouse city.  (8:30) One of our all-time favourites.  (10:30) An area of regeneration transformation.  (12:45) Rob & Rob’s wildcard.  (17:20) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Find out more about our Dubai event here  Order Rob D’s best-selling book 7 Myths About Money  New rules ban rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Bill  Learn about the Ripple Effect  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:40) Sarah owns two buy-to-let properties with a total value of £700k and 50% equity in each. She’s debating taking £50K from the properties to combine with her savings to buy a third property. Worried it’s too risky, she turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (4:08) Currently a homeowner, Chris is looking at buying a second property to rent out. But with the increased stamp duty for second properties, he asks if there’s a way to avoid it or if it’s just something landlords must absorb.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

It’s that time of year again - Rob & Rob are back with their 2025 property predictions! Drawing on many years of experience and knowledge from running a £100m property business, they’re putting their reputations on the line once again. Will they go big or play it safe? Press play to find out!  Ready to kick-start your property investment journey in 2025? Book a FREE call with one of our portfolio managers today!  (0:55) News story of the week…  (2:25) Rob & Rob’s predictions for 2025!  (3:20) Kicking off with their predictions for house prices.  (7:45) Which cities do The Robs believe will best perform this year?  (16:45) How about rents?  (19:35) Will 2025 see rises or cuts for interest rates?  (21:25) From property to the stock market with FTSE predictions.  (25:09) Is Bitcoin back again?  (31:44) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Politicians propose landlords should pay compensation to tenants who are evicted  House prices predictions:  Hamptons  Savills  Rightmove  Nationwide  Rent grow

Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they tackle two new listener questions…  (0:47) On the verge of buying his fourth property, Mike’s considering his long-term plan and wants to know more about the Monopoly Strategy. He’s curious about how it works and when is the right time to execute it – so he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and advice.  (4:50) Riz is in the process of buying an apartment in Manchester and, after reading about the Leasehold Reform, he wants to know how these changes could affect him moving forward.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

It’s here! Rob D’s latest book has officially dropped and trust us - this isn’t your typical economics read.  In this conversation, Rob explains how he wrote the book with listeners of this podcast in mind – and shares the main ways where he sees people thinking about money the wrong way...  Be sure to grab your copy here!   (0:48) News story of the week.  (2:30) Lets find out about Rob D’s new book…  (5:08) Why now, and why this topic?  (8:00) Let’s dive into the myths…  (12:04) The most controversial myth…  (18:45) Where should you be putting your focus?  (21:15) What will you learn from this book?  (23:45) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  7 Myths About Money Renters’ Rights Bill moves to key report stage  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

It’s our first Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and we’re starting the year with a bang as Rob D gives us an exclusive sneak peek into his brand-new book, Seven Myths About Money.  Don’t miss out on the exclusive pre-order benefits - click here to get yours now!  (0:40) This week’s mystery caller is buzzing with excitement about the new book launch and asks Rob D to spill the beans on what we can expect.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest