Episodes

ASK386: Will EPC rules make me change my strategy? PLUS: Is a company let a good idea?
June 27, 2023

ASK386: Will EPC rules make me change my strategy? PLUS: Is a company let a good idea?

It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:38) Matt has a couple of decent yield buy-to-let properties in Hull. He now knows the area pretty well and has a great relationship with a letting agent. Matt wants to know ...
TPP536: Mortgage Market Update
June 22, 2023

TPP536: Mortgage Market Update

Hundreds of mortgage products being pulled off the market, shocking inflation figures and an increasing base rate. What’s happening in the mortgage market? (0:56) News story of the week (2:28) Exciting announcement (4:55) Wha...
ASK385: I'm making a loss - what should I do? PLUS: What do I do with my deposit?
June 20, 2023

ASK385: I'm making a loss - what should I do? PLUS: What do I do with my deposit?

Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering more listener questions! (0:39) The mortgage on David’s terraced house in East London is up for renewal soon, and with current interest rates, his payments are going to triple, causing...
TPP535: The “Monopoly” strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio
June 15, 2023

TPP535: The “Monopoly” strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio

Dive into the world of Rob's real-life Monopoly! Tune in as we uncover his current portfolio strategy and the reasons driving this strategy switch-up. (0:44) News story of the week (2:22) Rob B’s Monopoly strategy (3:27) How ...
ASK384: Should I worry about my EPC? PLUS: Do I need a new solicitor?
June 13, 2023

ASK384: Should I worry about my EPC? PLUS: Do I need a new solicitor?

It’s time for some more listener questions! (0:37) Butch is wondering how concerned he should be about the EPC C rating requirements coming in for 2025 (3:31) Leo has a great solicitor, but they’re no longer advising on perso...
TPP534: June Market Update
June 8, 2023

TPP534: June Market Update

Hundreds of mortgage products have been pulled off the market, and the latest inflation figures have shocked the market. Join us to make sense of this week’s market news, and learn how you should respond. (0:54) What’s going ...
ASK383: How should I invest £600k? PLUS: Should I wait to extend my lease?
June 6, 2023

ASK383: How should I invest £600k? PLUS: Should I wait to extend my lease?

Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions! (0:36) Hayley has recently received £600,000 from her divorce and she’s wondering what to do with it. Should she buy a residential property outright or use the money to invest ...
TPP533: A global property crash?
June 1, 2023

TPP533: A global property crash?

Around the world, some property markets are holding up – while others are crashing. What’s causing this pattern, and what could it mean for the future of the UK market? (0:44) News Story of the week (3:16) Want to join the te...
ASK382: How do I find a mentor? PLUS: Should I buy the house next door?
May 30, 2023

ASK382: How do I find a mentor? PLUS: Should I buy the house next door?

It’s Tuesday! So that means it’s time for some more listener questions! (0:36) Amy is looking to start investing in property, so she’s been educating herself with courses and listening to the podcast, but now she’s looking to...
TPP532: Breaking news: Landlords – This changes everything!
May 25, 2023

TPP532: Breaking news: Landlords – This changes everything!

The renters reform bill has finally landed and it’s the biggest shake-up to property law in a generation! Tune in to catch the 5 changes you need to be aware of! (2:08) The biggest change to property law (2:57) The end of no-...
ASK381: What's your exit strategy? PLUS: Do you rate these areas?
May 23, 2023

ASK381: What's your exit strategy? PLUS: Do you rate these areas?

Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering more listener questions! (0:35) As the economic climate is changing Mike’s taken some time to reconsider his exit strategy and he wants to know what Rob & Rob’s exit strategies are, an...
TPP531: Addressing our biggest criticism
May 18, 2023

TPP531: Addressing our biggest criticism

After 10 years of the podcast, we’re bound to receive some criticism and today we’ll be addressing our biggest one... (0:45) News story of the week (3:23) The renters’ reform bill (3:52) A little PSA! (4:33) Is now really a g...
ASK380: Am I wrong to avoid this type of property? PLUS: Where should my son start?
May 16, 2023

ASK380: Am I wrong to avoid this type of property? PLUS: Where should my son start?

It’s time for some more listener questions! (0:40) Matt has recently remortgaged his first property so that he can pull the equity and buy his first buy-to-let but he’s struggling to find a deal that meets his criteria. So fa...
TPP530: May Market Update
May 11, 2023

TPP530: May Market Update

It’s Market Update week! This is your chance to catch up on all the latest property news and understand what’s going on with the market. (1:06) - We’re hiring (1:55) - What’s going on with house prices (4:04) - First-time buy...
ASK379: How can I buy at a distance? PLUS: Should this freehold worry me?
May 9, 2023

ASK379: How can I buy at a distance? PLUS: Should this freehold worry me?

The guys are back with some more listener questions: (0:40) Vik currently owns a number of buy-to-let properties in London where he’s based, but he’d like to expand his portfolio to Manchester. He wants to know what approach ...
TPP529: Will the rental boom continue?
May 4, 2023

TPP529: Will the rental boom continue?

Rents are going up by double digits – but why is this happening so rapidly, and what’s next for the rental market? (1:00) - News story of the week (4:00) - A huge thank you! (5:11) - Another rental crisis (6:26) - Explosion i...
ASK378: Would this lease put you off? PLUS: How do I get my property back?
May 2, 2023

ASK378: Would this lease put you off? PLUS: How do I get my property back?

It’s time for another round of listener questions: (0:39) Stephen is looking at purchasing a property, but should he be put off by the 105-year lease? (2:52) Chika wants to evict his tenants as he wants to do something differ...
TPP528: What’s really happening to property prices?
April 27, 2023

TPP528: What’s really happening to property prices?

What’s actually happening to property prices? Think you know the answer? You might change your mind when we consider them in real terms. (0:50) - Story of the week (2:32) - We’ve gone public (3:57) - A Sunday Times Bestselle...
ASK377: Should I buy a home or an investment first? PLUS: Do I need more insurance?
April 25, 2023

ASK377: Should I buy a home or an investment first? PLUS: Do I need more insurance?

Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions: (0:39) Himesh owns a couple of flats, which he currently pays service charges on. As the charge covers building insurance, he’s never taken out any insurance of his ...
TPP527: 7 tricks you can steal from Build-to-Rent
April 20, 2023

TPP527: 7 tricks you can steal from Build-to-Rent

Want higher rents and better tenants that stay for longer? Here’s 7 tricks you can steal from the Build-to-Rent sector to make you a more profitable landlord. (0:58) A huge thank you! (2:04) Story of the week (3:23) The Build...
ASK376: A special message
April 18, 2023

ASK376: A special message

Welcome to a very special edition of Ask Rob & Rob! And it’s a very special day, because our crowdfund is officially open! We’ve been blown away by the response and we’re excited to have some of you on board as our shareholde...
TPP526: Is AI the future of property investment?
April 13, 2023

TPP526: Is AI the future of property investment?

Is AI the future of property investment? It seems AI is everywhere you look, but what is it and how can you use it? (0:52) Story of the week (1:46) Crowdfund update (4:19) AI? What’s all the fuss about? (5:10) What is chat GP...
ASK375: Is this a risk or an opportunity? PLUS: Can I legally increase the rent?
April 11, 2023

ASK375: Is this a risk or an opportunity? PLUS: Can I legally increase the rent?

Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! The first question this week is from Jess in Bristol. Jess has seen a reduced 2-bed apartment that needs a cash buyer due to cladding issues. The remedial work on the cladding...
TPP525: April Market Update
April 6, 2023

TPP525: April Market Update

It’s Market Update week – this is your chance to catch up on all the essential news from the property market. And if you missed the news on last week’s episode – we're crowdfunding! If you’ve not yet pre-registered for that, ...