The Property Podcast

It’s the last episode of ‘Fundamentals February!’ In this week’s Fundamentals February podcast episode, it’s all about YOU. The Robs are giving you the tools to help you discover what type of investor you are, and what you can do with that knowledge. When trying to figure out where you want to be going, you need to know who you are, what your situation is and what you want to achieve. You need to have goals! The Robs reiterate how important goals are and why they’re a necessity in becoming a successful property investor. Discovering what type of property investor you are will help you determine your strategy - how you’re going to achieve your goals and stay on the right track. All of this (and much more) is covered in today’s Property Podcast and it’s a really vital episode. So give it a listen and let us know what you think. We have some great news to give you too - Property Hub Meetups are back in 2 weeks time! To find out where your nearest one is, head over to our events page. And in the news this

On this week’s ask Rob & Rob we’ve got a bit of a cheeky person who’s jumped the que. Our very own podcast Dan has a burning question for the Rob’s and they just couldn’t not share it. Dan Has recently reached his cashflow goals and wants to change his strategy. He’s now looking more towards a property for the capital growth factor, rather than refurbishing a property and releasing the equity. A number of people may be in this situation and are looking how best to add to their portfolio. But what do Rob & Rob think of this 2-bed apartment in Stockport? Have a listen to find out... Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on013 808 00035 and leaving a messagewith your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over on the Property Hub Forumyet? Our online co

This week The Robs are continuing with ‘Fundamentals February’. They’ve already covered leverage and inflation, but today they’re discussing the real reasonswhy property goes up in value. It’s a topic that many people brush over because they think it ‘just happens’. But this is where the majority get it wrong. In this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob will help you understand house price increases and explain how you can use it to your advantage. The 18-year property cycle is also a large aspect in this week’s episode. So why not put your knowledge to the test and take part in ourfree property cycle course? The Robs also announce some very exciting news. Yes - Property Hub Meetups are back! To find out where your nearest one is, head over to our events page. In the news this week, Your Move announced that they will be closing 124 Reeds Rains branchesin order to boost profits. Rob B has said it for years, but could this really be the start of the death of the high street agent?   We’d love to hear wha

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, you’re in for a whole load of cracking advice off the back of two great questions from avid Property Podcast listeners, Wilson and Val. First up we have Wilson who’s keen to ask Rob B a question about a location that’s very close to his heart - Liverpool! Wilson has noticed that certain property prices in Liverpool have dropped in value since they sold back in 2007. Naturally, Wilson wants to know if the next phase of the property cycle is likely to improve these prices. Without being too biased, Rob B admits that Liverpool is massively underpriced at the minute, one of the main reasons The Robs pegged it as one of their 2019 property investment hotspots. But he offers some sound advice on thorough due diligence when looking at less popular areas and what to expect. If you’re looking for a great location to invest in this year, this is a great podcast listen for you! The second question this week comes from Val who is concerned about falling into the trap of becoming a mortgage

Rob & Rob are back this week with part 2 of ‘Fundamentals February’ and this week they’re discussing the crucial topic of inflation. The Robs have talked about inflation in the past, but it’s still a topic that gets overlooked regularly. Today they’re going to prove why inflation is one of the most important parts of the property process. In this week’s episode The Robs discuss: What is inflation? How does it work? How can it affect you? Ultimately, inflation can either make you very rich if you adapt with it, or, if you choose to do nothing, it could break you. Year-to-year you barely notice, but over time it’s huge! So, now you might be thinking: Why does it happen? What does it mean for you? Tune in and all will be revealed. You’ll want a pen and paper to hand for this one. In the news this week, the government have been a busy lot! We’ve got a triple whammy of announcements: Electrical checks are now mandatory every 5 years Landlords now have to be a part of a redress scheme Only 1 in 1

This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got Ben who phoned in to ask The Rob’s two cracking questions! Ben starts with a controversial property question asking if a Labour majority government would have a negative effect on landlords? Politics can be a touchy subject for most, so listen as Rob B treads carefully to provide a neutral and informative answer. The silver lining that Rob D so kindly pointed out is that whatever happens, it won’t be forever. Ben’s second question was: what’s the quickest way to release equity from an off-plan investment? Is there such a thing as a quick equity extract? Or should Ben be in it for the long haul? Listen as Rob D tackles this property question head-on. If you’re wanting to learn more about off-plan property, head over to the Property Hub University and take part in the off-plan property course. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message

This month we’re bringing you ‘Fundamentals February’, and Rob & Rob are kick starting it with the ever popular topic of leveraging. If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast for quite some time, you’ll have heard The Rob’s discuss the power of leveraging on a number of occasions. But that doesn’t mean you should skip over this one. Whether you’re a new or experienced buy to let property investor, today’s Property Podcast is going to help you understand how you can use leverage to your advantage. Many successful investors have built their portfolios using this powerful method and accelerated their income. Today’s Property Podcast episode will cover: What is leverage? Why people use leveraging What effect does it have? How can leverage benefit you? As always, The Robs also chat about a headline that’s grabbed their attention this week: Lenders cut mortgage rates to give a kick-start to 2019. A pretty well-timed article considering the subject of today’s podcast. There’s also the referral fee

On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob we have Pat who’s got in touch wanting to know if he should still use leverage now that he’s retired, or use his savings to buy more buy to let property outright. Pat already has two buy to let properties and is wanting to increase his cash flow but doesn’t need the rental income to live on.  Second up we've got Natasha who has a residential property with a consent to let from her mortgage provider.   She’s now wanting to remortgage but oddly the bank is now telling her "no". She wants to know what Rob & Rob would do. If you’ve been wondering if it’s best to buy investment property with cash or a mortgage, or have been having issues with your mortgage provider, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call

The time has finally come. We’re finally letting the cat out the bag and telling you our big news!   If you’ve been listening to The Property Podcast over the past few weeks, you’ll have heard Rob & Rob banging on about something exciting that the team has been working on for well over 12 months. And now… it’s time for The Robs to spill the beans.   The Property Hub is dead, and Property Hub has been born!   There are loads of exciting changes revealed in this week’s podcast - and rather than spoil the fun and tell you about it here, you’ll have to tune in to find out what all the fuss is about!   Amongst all the excitement, Rob & Rob are still sharing their news of the week - shock fall-through figures show almost 50% of sales collapsing. Should people be worried? What do Rob & Rob think?   We’d love to hear what you think of our big news over on over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover in the future - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll se

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Megan from Bournemouth who’s wanting a bit of advice on if she should stick to her hobby of flipping residential properties in the south, or, move on to buy to let properties in the north. Rob D delves in to the pros and cons of flipping properties and whilst the cons are certainly manageable, they aren’t always for everyone. However, Rob does discuss one huge factor that could save you a serious amount of cash. Femi also got in touch wanting to know if he has left it too late to start investing in property now that he’s hit 40. You’ll have to tune in and listen to find out what Rob B’s answer was. If you’ve been considering flipping a property or are just getting started on your property investment journey, then you won’t want to miss this. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message

You’re in for a treat this week as Rob & Rob are sharing the mic with some great figureheads from the property industry. But first, they’re talking about their hand-picked news story of the week - click here to read. Is London a ‘sick’ market? With transaction levels slumping, this certainly seems to be the case. We’ve got some great guests joining us this week: Richard Blanco - he’s the London representative for the National landlords Association. Ed Meade - a well-seasoned property and media commentator; you’ve probably read many of his columns in various newspapers. Lawrence Bowles - an Analyst in the Savills Residential Research team. The information produced by his team is fascinating. Richard Beridge - a Build-to-Rent sector specialist and his firm focuses on institutional residential investments. Jeremy Leaf -  an estate agent and also the former chair of RICS. He’s been an industry spokesman for over 20 years. We’re sure you’ll agree, Rob & Rob are in great company on this week’s Property P

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got a cracking question. So good in fact, that the guys have dedicated a whole episode to it. Referring back to a previous podcast about Rob D’s biggest mistake back in December, Jeffery wants Rob D to go into a bit more depth about his £16,800 loss. And this week, what Jeffery wants… Jeffery gets.   Rob D opens up and explains why he did what he did with this particular property investment. He also gives useful examples of how the initial cash could have been used differently for a more positive outcome. If you’ve ever wanted to get into the head of Rob D, this is your chance. Press play and tune in to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob &

This week we’re talking about the 2019 property hotspots. So if you’re investing in property this year, this is the Property Podcast episode for you. But first up, Rob & Rob start by sharing a really interesting article - click here to view. It’s been put together by Who Owns England and has uncovered that a shocking 15% of freehold land in England and Wales is unregistered. So if you’re wanting to find out who owns these pieces of land - it’s tough. Access denied. There’s no telling who the owner is. There are some other really interesting insights too, press play and listen as Rob B talks you through them. The main Property Podcast topic this week is 2019 property hotspots. Rob & Rob have done their research and compiled this year's location hit list. So if you’re planning to invest in buy to let property this year, grab a pen & paper and have a listen as The Robs walk you through the top locations you should be watching out for. The Robs are also talking about Manchester city centre, the “ripple effec

We’re back for the second round of Ask Rob & Rob year, and our listeners are firing some cracking questions over to us. In this week’s episode the guys are going back over a topic they’ve covered a number of times after one of our Hubbers, Philippa, asked if she should worry about ROI if she is buying for growth. In the past, Rob B has said that you should be focussing on an ROI of around 10%. But is this still the case if you’re in it for the long haul? Should you be looking at instant income in addition to (or instead of) growth? Is it actually possible to have it all? Tune into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob to find out. The next question is: Which landlord organisation should I join? Rob D tackles this one head on. It’s not often that a landlord organisation is at the top of a landlord’s to-do list, so listen as Rob runs through the reasons why you should join and also listen out for a little wild-card he throws in! Press the play button to find out more!   Do you have a buy to let or property investme

After reviewing last years 2018 predictions and being pretty spot on with what they said at the beginning of last year, The Robs are hoping to do the same again. But before they delve into the main Property Podcast, The Robs discuss their top news story this week which covers everyone's favourite subject - UK house prices. Click here to see if the value of your home will change in 2019. So, onto the main topic - 2019 property predictions. What have Rob & Rob chosen as their top hotspots? Have they played it safe or have they really delved into some interesting and undiscovered new locations that buy to let investors should be considering? Have they thrown a curveball and included any southern locations? You’ll have to hit the play button to find out. Hub Extra: As always, we’re delivering you extra value. And this week, our helpful resource shows you how much time you spend online - quite insightful (or terrifying) dependent on your online habits. Click here to give it a go.   Get involved: We’d love

We’re kicking off 2019 with a bang on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Our first question is from regular listener Neil who wants to know if he should turn his flat into serviced accommodation. Here’s an overview:   2-bed apartment in Slough city centre It’s currently on an AST with a 6 monthly review Achieving around £1,000 per month in rent Because of management fees and service charges biting into profit, he’s considering trying a new form of investment in serviced apartments   Neil reveals what info he’s already found out about serviced apartments but is still unsure as to whether it will be the right move for him financially. Rob D delves into the pros and cons of serviced apartments but does he think it’s a good move? Listen to find out what the final outcome was.   The second question is from Ben who wants to know if ALL leasehold houses are a bad investment. Rob & Rob have covered the leasehold topic countless times but you’ll have to listen to find out if Rob B’s opinion has changed since we

Happy New Year! We’re starting 2019 off with a bang and are reviewing the property predictions we made last year. This is quite possibly the most nervous part of the year for Rob & Rob! Did they get their property predictions spot on, or should they keep quiet next time? Let’s find out... Last year Rob B predicted Liverpool would be in the top 3 cities for growth this year. Was he right? Did his other two choices make the cut? And what about growth? The Robs had different perspectives on what they expected from the 2018 property market - did either of them get it right on the money? There were also bold claims made about the London property market too, with Rob D predicting that it’ll be outperformed by every other region of England (excluding Scotland and Wales). It’s no secret that London has taken a hit over the past 12 months, but each time Rob D has made this prediction, the capital has continued on an upwards trend. Have the tables finally turned? The Robs didn’t stop there either. Rob B also made

Welcome to this week’s Property Podcast where we’re reviewing what’s happened in 2018. It’s been a busy one, particularly for property investors, so we’re using this time to reflect on the property market and also our year too. Firstly we take a look at Brexit - this was a hot topic at the start of the year and remarkably it’s still unresolved! We’ve also had the letting fee ban and the budget where pretty much nothing happened for property investors - which is always a good thing! So where we thought 2018 would be a big year for change, is 2019 looking likely to steal the limelight? Listen to find out what Rob & Rob think. We also take a look at 2018 trends on this week’s Property Podcast. What happened this year that Rob & Rob predicted a while ago? And why have property investors flocked to The Northern Powerhouse? People have finally started waking up to certain locations which could prove to be a very wise move. Also, what have the media reports done for the property industry throughout the year? Ne

It’s nearly Christmas! This is one of our favourite times of the year… not just because of the mince pies, but also because we get to reflect on all things property investment related. We’ve got a cracking Property Podcast for you this week as we’re looking at all the best resources you can use to help you, not just on your buy to let property investment journey, but also with your life and business in general. It’s a good one!   Listen as The Robs navigate through some of their top picks this week. We’ve listed them below, but tune in to find out why the following will be incredibly useful for you: Podcasts Ask Mr Wonderful Masters of Scale Without Fail Business Wars That Peter Crouch Podcast The Pitch Wolverine Teachers Pet Dirty John Books The Ascent of Money Scott Adams - How to fail at almost everything and still win big James Schramko - Work Less, Make More John Carreyrou - Bad Blood Thinking in Bets Apps/Tech Zero - Created by Kevin Rose Instagram/YouTube Life Cake Waze P

We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at The Property Hub, and who better to have on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob than Santa himself? Let’s hope The Robs made the ‘nice’ list this year and gave Santa the answer he needed. Santa asked probably one of the most frequent property questions we get at this time of year - what gift can you get a property investor this Christmas? Obviously it’s out of the question to help a property investor out by purchasing a buy to let investment property (as amazing as that would be!), but there are a fair few gift ideas which Rob & Rob suggest for either aspiring or experienced investors this year. Find out what they’d recommend by hitting the play button now. And whilst we’ve got you, we’d like to wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas. The year may nearly be over, but we’ll be back with more Ask Rob & Rob in 2019. If you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob, you could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808