Episodes
Jan. 23, 2024
ASK412: Why is there a growth/yield trade-off? PLUS: Any other sources of finance?
The guys are back for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob. (0:42) Elliott’s looking to purchase his first buy-to-let property and is hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light as to why you rarely find this type of investment with both a high yield and great capital growth? (6:53) Sophia’s saving to purchase her fourth property under a limited company and she’s hoping Rob & Rob can help her understand what finance options she has. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really he...
Jan. 18, 2024
TPP566: Market Update - House Price Shock!
We’re only three weeks into the new year, and there’s already so much going on in the world of property. So, join Rob & Rob as they give you the latest on mortgages, rents, house prices and more! (1:20) Inflation is down with huge predictions ahead! (4:30) What’s going on with house prices? (10.24) Are rents rising or falling? (12:41) Mortgage market (19.05) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Bank of England may cut interest rate sooner after surprise inflation forecast Halifax house prices rise...
Jan. 16, 2024
ASK411: Are blocks of flats a good investment? PLUS: Do I need to pay stamp duty?
Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions! (0.50) Mo wants to get started in property investment and is looking for a strategy that will generate cash flow quickly without taking up too much of his time. Is buying blocks of apartments a good option for him? (3.43) Steve is looking to sell his residential home, move into rented accommodation and use the funds towards his property investments. What taxes will he be required to pay? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - i...
Jan. 11, 2024
TPP565: Our 2024 property predictions: Will the market crash?
Join us as Rob & Rob go bigger and wilder than ever with their 2024 predictions. Have they finally lost it or is there truth behind their theories – let’s find out… (0:55) News Story of the week (2:05) Let the predictions begin… (5:35) House prices (9:25) Best performing areas (12:15) London performance (15:28) All new, Rent predictions (17:07) Interest rates (18:34) FTSE100 (19:30) Bitcoin (22:44) Election (26:37) Hub Extra Links mentioned: HSBC latest lender to cut mortgage rates ...
Jan. 9, 2024
ASK410: Can my company do this? PLUS: Help, I need to emigrate!
It’s time for our first Ask Rob & Rob of the year! (0:37) Robin’s current job has him in the 40% higher tax bracket. If he purchases a property under a limited company, is he required to pay additional tax? (3:34) Dan wants to sell his property fast to permanently emigrate and he’s wondering what advice Rob & Rob have got for his situation. 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 y...
Jan. 8, 2024
Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 4: Who's going to help you?
Rob & Rob are wrapping up this limited-series with the final pieces of the puzzle - how to pick the right location and build your A-team. Dive in and make 2024 your best year yet! (1:02) Location – where should you invest? (8:26) Your team of people (8:46) Mortgage broker (9:19) Accountant (9:44) Solicitor (10:23) Estate agent (10:33) Letting agent (10:50) Property sourcer Links mentioned: Property Hub Invest Property Hub Magazine Property Hub YouTube channel Rob Dix books Google ...
Jan. 7, 2024
Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 3: How are you going to get there?
If you’ve listened to episodes one and two, you’ve hopefully figured out where you are now and you’ve got your goals all figured out – but what next? Join us for the third part of this series, as Rob & Rob help you set your winning strategy for 2024… (1:07) Which property strategy is right for you? (1:51) Property flips (3:50) HMO’S (house in multiple occupation) (5:22) Student lets (6:44) Buy-to-let (8:39) Short-term lets Links mentioned: Property Hub Invest Which property strategy is...
Jan. 6, 2024
Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 2: Where do you want to go?
Everyone knows that goal setting is the key to success, both in your personal and professional pursuits, but it’s not as simple as just jotting down some wishes and hoping for the best, it’s how you set them that really makes the difference. Join us for the second part of this series, where Rob & Rob guide you through their SMART goal setting practice, to help set you up for success in 2024. (1:26) Getting started… (1:29) SMART goal setting (9.40) Just do it! Links mentioned: Property Hub ...
Jan. 5, 2024
Make 2024 your best year yet - Part 1: Where are you now?
We want 2024 to be your best year in property yet, so we’re bringing you this brand-new limited podcast series to help you achieve exactly that. Drawing on over two decades of combined investing expertise, a decade in the podcasting realm, and encounters with thousands of investors, there’s no better duo to guide you through your investment journey this year. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve got some skin in the game already, this series will give you actionable advice and guidanc...
Jan. 4, 2024
TPP564: Expert property predictions for 2024
Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2024 with an exciting episode as we put industry experts in the hot seat to get their predictions for the year ahead. (1:29) - What have the big businesses got to say? (2:24) - Akhil Patel (Director of Property Share Market Economics) (5:09) - Anisha Beveridge (Head of Research at Hampton's estate agents) (8:10) - Vanessa Warwick (Co-founder of Propertytribes.com) (12:03) - Kelly Rule (Mortgage expert) (14:15) - Rob Wiggans (Head of Sourcing at Property Hu...
Dec. 28, 2023
TPP563: Reflections on a crazy year
You can’t move forward unless you look back – and that’s exactly what Rob & Rob do in this week’s episode, as they take a step back and reflect on the past year. (0:50) - Reflecting on the property market (4:30) - Rob & Rob’s personal thoughts 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec. 21, 2023
TPP562: The must-listen episodes of 2023
Rob & Rob look back at the biggest and best episodes of the year and reveal their must-listen episodes that will set you up for success in 2024. (0:52) - Most downloaded episode of the year (2:21) - Rob & Rob’s personal favourites Links mentioned: TTP541: The silent property crash TTP513: Predictions for 2023 TTP545: The worst time to invest TTP542: Is the 18-year property cycle dead TTP535: The Monopoly strategy TTP541: The silent property crash Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on A...
Dec. 14, 2023
TPP561: Our 2023 predictions reviewed: How did we do?
Let’s rewind to January, when Rob & Rob gazed into their magic ball and revealed their predictions for 2023. Following this crazy year, let’s see how they did… (0:43) - News of the week (2:06) - Property Hub Magazine (2:40) - 2023 predictions (3:25) - Top performing areas (5:13) - UK property prices (8:10) - London property prices (9:10) - Interest rates and inflation (12:00) - FTSE 100 (13:50) - Bitcoin Links mentioned: Property Hub Magazine Halifax House Price Index Nationwide H...
Dec. 7, 2023
TPP560: December Market Update
It’s the final Market Update of the year! Join us, to hear Rob & Rob’s must-know updates on house prices, plus the latest news on mortgages, politics and much more. (1:00) Property Hub Magazine (2:03) What’s going on with house prices? (5:25) OBR property price forecast (6:37) Mortgage approvals have risen (8:32) Rent cap in Scotland (10:53) The latest politics updates (13:01) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Property Hub Magazine House prices Nationwide house price index Rightmove house ...
Dec. 5, 2023
ASK409: A question from someone very special... what’s in store for 2024?
Join us for the final Ask Rob & Rob of the year with a question from a very special guest! (0:42) Santa thanks Rob & Rob for all the great content this year as it’s helped him Ho Ho along on his property journey. As so many people have asked for interest rates to go down on their Christmas lists, Santa would love a sneak peek into Rob & Rob’s plans for 2024! Links mentioned Santa Radio Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our fre...
Nov. 30, 2023
TPP559: Best of Hub Extra
Want to know what Rob & Rob’s favourite resources are right now? Tune in to find out which apps, books, podcasts, YouTube channels and even life hacks, they love and recommend. (0:42) News story of the week (2:41) Property Hub magazine (4:09) Favourite books of the year (12:48) Podcasts Rob & Rob have been listening to this year (17:12) Rob & Rob’s current favourite YouTube channels and their tips on how best to use it affectively (23:31) Tech recommendations (29.50) Life hacks Links men...
Nov. 28, 2023
ASK408: My tenant died! Now what? PLUS: How do I calculate ROI in this situation?
It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:43) John’s had one of his investment properties for a while now, and he’s since pulled all his initial investment out. With this in mind, he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on how he would calculate the ROI in this instance. (3:24) Mark has found himself in a fairly unique situation. He has one buy-to-let that he rents out via an agency, and unfortunately one of the tenants has recently passed away. He’s unsure of what’s going to ha...
Nov. 23, 2023
TPP558: Mortgage Market: Update and 2024 Predictions
Trying to wrap your head around the mortgage market is no easy feat right now, so we’re joined by a mortgage expert - Kelly Rule - who breaks down what’s happening right now and what she predicts for 2024. (0:52) News story of the week (2:50) What’s going on in the mortgage market? (4:24) How is this affecting products? (4:52) Is there more activity in the market right now? (5:16) Are lenders making it easy to borrow? (5:40) What kind of rates can we expect right now? (6:59) Are we going ...
Nov. 21, 2023
ASK407: My tenant has upgraded my property! PLUS: Do I really have to pay Stamp Duty again?
It’s time for another round of listener questions! (0:47) Mo’s tenant has paid 5 months' rent up front for a 1-year lease. He recently had the first inspection, and the tenant has upgraded the house, and Mo’s wondering if he should see this as a good thing? (3:48) James is looking to sell his residential home as his family is growing, and he’s got some burning questions about the SDLT he needs to pay. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign...
Nov. 16, 2023
TPP557: November Market Update
Wow! What a month it’s been. There’s been some strange movement in property prices and big predictions for 2024, so join Rob & Rob as they give you the latest on rents, mortgages, government shenanigans and more! (1:07) House prices are on the up! (6:36) The first predictions for 2024 (8:40) Rents are rising faster than ever before (11:39) What on earth is going on in the House of Commons (15:41) Hub Extra Links mentioned: House Prices Halifax house price index Nationwide house price in...
Nov. 14, 2023
ASK406: Is capital growth better in London? PLUS: Does my plan avoid Capital Gains Tax?
The guys are back for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:42) Stella is wondering if she’s looking for long-term capital growth, is London the best place for her to be investing right now? (3:17) Alistair has a plan to change his primary residence to minimise tax while he aims to expand his property portfolio – will it work? Links mentioned TPP550: Is now the time to invest in London? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for ou...
Nov. 9, 2023
TPP556: Can you still trust the 18-year property cycle?
Rob & Rob are losing faith in the 18-year property cycle... Can we still look to the cycle for guidance on what’s actually happening in the market, or has the concept finally been rendered redundant? Join Rob Dix as he interviews cycle expert Akhil Patel, and dives into everything you need to know about the cycle, whether it can still be trusted today and how you can make practical use of it. Links mentioned: The secret wealth advantage – Akhil's book TPP542: Is the 18-year property cycle d...
Nov. 7, 2023
ASK405: Is this developer scamming me? PLUS: What's an Interest Cover Ratio?
Rob & Rob are back with the latest round of listener questions, and strap in because this week we’ve got some good ones! (0:43) Jackie bought an off-plan property with an up-front 50% deposit. She was recently due to complete, but the developer isn’t allowing the surveyor access to the property, so her lender won’t release the mortgage funds. Jackie’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to ensure she completes and gains access to her property. (4:42) Tom’s is looking to rem...
Nov. 2, 2023
TPP555: Are landlords quitting? Should you join them?
A landlord exodus is dominating the headlines right now, but why is this happening, and should you be quitting too? (0:49) News story of the week (2:05) Is a landlord exodus underway? (3:02) Why are landlords leaving? (3:40) Tax changes of 2016 (4:40) Legislation (5:58) Mortgage rates (7:11) Are all landlords selling? (9:59) Is this actually bad news? (10:47) What does this mean for Landlords that choose to stay in the market? (15:42) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Landlords: It’s finall...