The Property Podcast
The Property Podcast is where Property Hub co-founders Rob & Rob share the news, knowledge and insights they’ve gained from putting together hundreds of property deals every year.
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Recent Episodes
Sept. 14, 2026
ASK541: What advice would you give a first-time landlord? PLUS: Can I rent to a family member?
What would you do differently if you were buying your first buy-to-let today? And can you get a mortgage on a property you're planning to rent to a family member? Your questions answered on this week's episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:48) Anya is renovating her own home and plans to put the equity into her first buy-to-let, but she's hesitant about taking the plunge. How do you buy with confidence when it's your first? Rob B sets out what he'd put in place to take the guesswork out of it. (03:59
Sept. 9, 2026
Market Update - September 2026
Bond markets are under pressure across the UK, the US and much of the world. That sounds like a problem for economists, but it has a direct impact on your mortgage... Rob & Rob explain what's pushing government borrowing costs up, and why that's already showing up in swap rates and lender pricing. With the October Budget on the horizon, fresh data on prices and rents, as well as a striking number on where professional investors are putting their money - there's a lot here that could change the
Sept. 7, 2026
ASK540: How can I sell this property? PLUS: Is this rent increase allowed?
What do you do when a holiday let won't sell and keeps bleeding money every month? And when a new landlord inherits a rent set well below market value, how much of that gap can be closed, and how fast? Rob & Rob tackle both questions on this Tuesday's Ask Rob & Rob. (00:50) Stephanie's last remaining holiday let is losing money every month as mortgage rates bite, and it's been on the market for over a year. Is there anything left to try before covering the shortfall out of her own pocket this
Sept. 2, 2026
Would Warren Buffett buy UK property?
Warren Buffett has never invested in property in his life. That doesn't mean his rulebook can't tell you if it’s worth investing right now... Rob & Rob borrow the value investor's toolkit, the same one that made Buffett one of the richest people alive, and run UK property through it from first principles. They build a fair value model using bond yields, price-to-income ratios and the cost of building from scratch, then compare it against what property is trading for today. The numbers say some
Aug. 31, 2026
ASK539: Are period properties better than new build? PLUS: Is a 10% return too good to be true?
Do period properties really outperform new builds when it comes to growth? And if an investment comes with a guaranteed return of up to 10%, what’s the catch? It’s Tuesday, which means Ask Rob & Rob is back answering your questions. (00:45) Gina is starting out in London and has noticed new builds looking tired a few years after completion. Period or modern, properties, are there any rules of thumb? Rob D goes through what the Land Registry data shows, and what separates a development that hol
Aug. 26, 2026
Rob & Rob’s daily habits that make big things happen
Rob & Rob get asked how they fit it all in more than almost anything else. This week they answer it properly... Pulling back the curtain on how they run their days, from the AI systems tracking what they've promised to the small rules that keep them consistent, this episode should help you optimise your day. (00:58) News story of the week (02:26) Why the small, repeatable stuff is what makes the big achievements land (05:33) The template day, the 90% rule and the case for one less decision e