The Property Podcast

Today, Rob & Rob discuss why property is the investment that can truly change your life. From the core fundamentals that keep it strong, even in tough times, to why 2025 could be the perfect time to take the leap, we’ve got all the insights you need to kickstart your property journey. (0:50) Why is property such a great investment – let’s find out…  (3:00) How does property investment offer long-term growth?  (4:20) The power of leverage.  (10:00) What makes property investment grow with inflation?  (11:45) Why does the rental market continue to grow?  (14:40) Why 2025 is the perfect time to start investing.  (19:29) What makes property an easy investment?    Links mentioned:  Last chance to pre-order Rob D’s new book, Seven Myths About Money (and secure exclusive bonuses!)    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 

This Boxing Day, Rob & Rob look back on the year that was 2024 - from the property market to world events and even a bit of personal reflection. They share the latest updates on their business and how they’re gearing up for an even bigger 2025.   (0:45) How did the property market shape up in 2024?  (2:50) Latest thoughts on the 18-year property cycle.  (3:30) What been the impact of the political events?  (4:55) Reflections on 2024 as a whole.  (7:20) Rob & Rob share their thoughts and ambitions for 2025.    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 

As 2024 wraps up, Rob & Rob look back and share their favourite episodes of the year. Whether you’re new to the podcast or a longtime fan, this is your chance to revisit the biggest hits – or discover the gems you might have missed!  (1:25) Rob B’s must-listen episode of the year.  (3:37) Rob D’s personal favourite from this year’s lineup.  (6:45) Producer Dan shares his standout episode of the year.  (8:18) Most popular episode of 2024 chosen by our listeners.  (10:45) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  TPP594: Has the 18 Year Property Cycle failed us?  TPP581: 7 property disasters we've had in the last 12 months!  TPP571: Update on the silent property crash   TPP575: What on earth is happening with house prices?  TPP565: Our 2024 property predictions: Will the market crash?  TPP567: Hotspots for 2024  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 

At the start of the year, Rob & Rob made bold predictions about the 2024 property market and much more. Now it’s judgement day - did their forecasts hit the mark, or were they way off? Let’s find out!  (1:00) News story of the week.  (3:25) Let’s kick-off with The Robs’ house price predictions…  (6:25) Did they pick the winning areas, or were they off the mark?  (11:11) What about their rental predictions?  (13:35) Did they nail it or get it wrong with interest rates?  (14:45) How did they do with their FTSE 100 predictions?  (15:40) Boom or bust with Bitcoin?  (17:55) Finally let’s look back at Rob & Rob’s political predictions  (20:15) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Annual house price growth rebounds in November  Minister says ‘rent in advance’ of more than a month to be outlawed  Halifax house price index November 2024  Perplexity  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 m

December might be here, but the property market isn’t taking a Christmas break yet! In our final market update of the year, Rob & Rob reveal the latest big new stories – from a surprising rental boom flying under the radar to the unexpected house price growth over the past year. (1:11) Let’s start by looking at house prices.  (6:07) What’s the latest on mortgage rates?  (9:05) The shock data from the rental market.  (14:30) Has the leasehold reform timeline finally been revealed?  (15:33) Is Boxing Day really one of the busiest for house viewings?  (16:51) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned: House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  UK property market surges but warnings of Budget’s impact linger  UK property sector hit by fears of resurgent inflation    Mortgages:  Mortgage approvals hit two-year high in pre-Budget rush  Bank of England’s shock warning over long term housing costs  Rents:  Private rent and house prices, UK: November 2024  Chronic shortage of

It’s the last Ask Rob & Rob of 2024, and we’re wrapping it up with a question from the one and only Kris Kringle!   (0:45) It’s official - Rob & Rob are on Santa’s good list this year, all thanks to their free content and advice that’s helped even Santa grow his portfolio! But there’s one thing he’s dying to know: what do the guys have in store for 2025?  Links:  Order Rob D’s new book here   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 

In this week’s wrap-up episode, Rob & Rob reveal their ambitious plans for 2025. Fresh from their annual planning, they share their strategy for boosting revenue and taking their £100m property business to the next level. After celebrating one of their best financial years yet, they discuss the power of data-driven decisions and reveal the game-changing factor that’s kept their team laser-focused and motivated to achieve this year’s goals!  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 

Every week, Rob & Rob bring you their top picks from what they’ve been reading, watching, listening to - and, of course, their latest AI obsessions! Today, they’re looking back and sharing the ultimate gems and life-changing hacks they now can’t imagine living without.  Plus, Rob D discusses the upcoming release of his exciting new book, Seven Myths About Money, and the exclusive perks of pre-ordering! (1:07) News story of the week.  (2:10) Rob D’s new book: Seven Myths About Money.  (3:21) The best of Hub Extra!  (3:50) Rob & Rob’s must-read books.  (13:04) What’s been the guy's favourite podcast this year?  (19:00) What TV shows have them hooked?  (25:10) The AI and tech they can’t live without.    Links mentioned:  Order Rob D’s new book here  Private rent and house prices, UK: November 2024  Books:  Elon Musk: by Walter Isaacson  Beneath a Scarlet Sky: Mark Sullivan   Taxtopia: The Rebel Accountant  Free Country: George Mahood   Podcast:  MoneyWise  The Rest Is Entertainment 

Rob & Rob are back with two more listener questions!   (0:41) Matt’s curious to know at what point does a large portfolio become too much hassle, even with the help of management companies. He’s also keen to get Rob & Rob’s take on why the super-rich don’t leverage property investment as much as other assets like stocks and bonds.  (5:18) After buying his flat in London for £700K two years ago, Marco’s noticed similar properties are now selling for less and is wondering what his best remortgaging options are given the change in market value.  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 

Ever wonder what it takes to become a property mogul? Carl Tranter has turned a modest portfolio into an investor’s dream, and today, he’s sharing everything! (0:37) News story of the week.  (3:40) Welcome Carl Tranter!  (4:15) How did Carl’s property journey begin?  (5:20) What does his portfolio look like today?  (7:30) When did Carls commercial property investments begin?  (11:05) How did he grow his portfolio so quickly?  (14:02) Did he always have a strategy and goal in mind?  (17:31) How does Carl and his business partner work so successfully together?  (20:50) Let’s learn more about his larger developments.  (27:25) How on earth does he manage it all?  (32:22) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Labour set to build fewer houses than the Tories  Carl Tranter – Urbane Assets  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.  (0:42) Eager to kickstart her property journey, Natalie’s thinking of borrowing against her family home and switching to an interest-only mortgage to buy her first buy-to-let. She turns to Rob & Rob to see if it’s a smart move – what will they say?  (4:30) As a landlord himself, Glenn's frustrated by his vulnerable neighbour’s poor living conditions due to the neglect of the property by the landlord and asks if there's an authority where rogue landlords can be reported.   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 

Love or hate him, Trump’s back - but how much will the political drama across the pond affect the UK property market? And with all the noise around the US election, let’s not overlook the recent rate cuts and what they could mean for mortgages and property prices! Tune in as Rob & Rob break it all down in this month’s market update.  Get all the latest property news every week, completely FREE, by subscribing to our newsletter here!  (0:44) Let's kick off this month’s market update.  (4:00) Are house prices at an all-time high?  (6:28) What’s happening with rents?  (8:08) The latest on mortgages.  (8:45) Quick update on leasehold reform.  (10:15) News on council licence applications.  (11:39) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  TPP475: The 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?  TPP541: The silent property crash  Interest Rates Cut! Will Mortgages Get Cheaper?  House prices:  Rightmove house price index  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Rents:  Rightmo

Join us for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they answer two more listener questions…   (0:41) Shenton’s looking for the best way to conduct thorough due diligence to get a precise property valuation. With tools like Zoopla often giving broad estimates and limited data on comparable deals, he turns to Rob & Rob for their top tips.  (5:15) Chris has been offered the chance to rent his buy-to-let property through social housing, with a five-year guaranteed yield, annual rent increases, and full property maintenance. He’s wondering if this is a smart move or if it’s too good to be true – what will the guys 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 

The Budget dust has finally settled, and after a week of analysis, we’re revealing the real impact on property investors.     (00:47) News story of the week  (02:12) Stamp duty changes  (12:02) The surprising outcome of capital gains tax  (14:53) Will national insurance increases affect employment?  (20:37) Labour’s first budget Overall reactions  (31:49) How will the budget affect the market?  (32:25) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Pre-order Rob D’s book, Seven Myths About Money  Property Hub YouTube channel  Rory Sutherland’s book    Rory Sutherland on YouTube  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 

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 decides to sell later, and it exceeds the new mortgage. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice - what will they suggest?  (4:35) Luke’s eager to build a career in the property industry, where his true passion lies. With a background in recruitment and customer service, he asks the guys for their tips on breaking into the property world professionally.  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 rate

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.  Find out how these changes could impact the property world and what it means for your investment strategy – tune in now!  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! 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 like capital gains tax and stamp duty, he’s wondering if it’s really worth it. What advice will the guys have for him?  (5:38) Andy just bought a luxury two-bedroom apartment in Manchester City Centre, part of a 400-unit block mostly owned by investors. With many landlords dropping their rents to fill their properties faster, he’s wondering if he should do the same or hold out for the higher income he expected when he bought it.  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 01

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 questions…  (3:08) What’s the state of the mortgage market at the moment?  (4:05) What can people do to prepare for their applications?  (5:06) Will mortgage cuts happen and how aggressively?  (6:05) What rate should investors be aiming for?  (6:44) Are there any updates on arrangement fees?  (8:23) How will lenders cope with the increase in demand?  (10:34) What’s the latest on stress tests?  (12:31) Is there a particular product that will ease the stress test?  (13:00) What’s sentiment like now?  (15:08) Is there any improvement on down-valuations?  (17:46) Do you think the budget will have any effect on t

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 he can reclaim these expenses and how to avoid this happening again.  (4:07) Simon’s eager to kickstart his property journey and is considering jumping straight into an HMO conversion. He’s found that most lenders require experience as a landlord or HMO landlord for financing and wonders how much of a difference that experience makes in terms of mortgage rates and fees. Should he start with a small buy-to-let to gain experience and potentially save money, or go straight for the HMO with more expensive financing options?  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign

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 week  (3:20) Rob D reveals the name of his new book and tells us what it’s all about…  (6:15) The “too risky” money myth and how you actually get rich…  (8:30) How risky is “too risky” and is it worth it?  (10:35) Managing the downside of taking risks  (12:25) Investing where you have an advantage   (16:20) Where does property investment fit into this?   (24:00) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Pre-order Rob D’s book here  Find out more about Property Hub Select  TPP308: Leverage: A property investor’s secret weapon  Huge shift in interest rate predictions as Bank of England chief says cuts could be more