Episodes
July 1, 2021
TPP433: July Market Update
It’s the July Market Update On this month’s market update The Robs will be covering the market boom as well as revealing great news for landlords with leaseholds! They’re also sharing a news story that’ll have a massive impact on your wealth. There’s plenty to cover this week – inflation, arrears, evictions, leasehold and licensing. You name it, we’ve got it covered! Here’s all the links you need for your extra reading. Big picture: House asking prices hit record levels across Great Britain ...
June 29, 2021
ASK291: How do you deal with a hot market? PLUS Is Preston a good place to invest?
Rob & Rob are back with two more property questions this week. First up is Mo. He’s a junior doctor who’s recently graduated from Nottingham University and is looking to get on the property ladder. Mo wants to buy his own residential property but is struggling with finding the right one. Naturally he doesn’t want to overpay and wants to try and bag himself a deal, but he keeps getting gazumped every time he finds a possible contender. Other buyers are either viewing and putting an offer in ...
June 24, 2021
TPP342: What will happen if the market crashes?
Is the property market about to crash? When the market starts to get heated, people get excited. There are those who take action and make money, but others get really nervous. What happens when we reach the top of the market? Is it a good time to buy? In this episode Rob & Rob are going to cover just that! And they’re sharing some interesting examples of what the numbers look like when you invest at the top of the market. So, is it wise to invest at the peak? Tune in to find out. In the new...
June 22, 2021
ASK290: Who's right about how to spend our £50k – me or my wife? PLUS: What can I do about my lack of mortgage options?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are settling a debate between a husband and wife on the best property strategy and help another caller with a mortgage conundrum. Our first caller is Colin. Colin and his wife have managed to save £50k but both have different views on how they’d invest it. They also need to move into a new home themselves over the next two years. Colin wants to use the funds to invest in a flip property and then split the profit in half to invest into more properties and i...
June 17, 2021
TPP431: Bitcoin v Property
This week Bitcoin and property are going head-to-head Following on from last week’s episode, Rob & Rob are back to talk more about property vs Bitcoin, and where Bitcoin could potentially form part of your investment portfolio. Like any investment option there are pros and cons to everything. For example, Bitcoin and gold are defences against inflation whereas property is an attacker. So, is property still the safest investment or is it under threat to Bitcoin? Tune in to find out. In the ne...
June 15, 2021
ASK289: Is my crystal ball working correctly? PLUS: Is a rent cap on the way?
On this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob the guys are trying to look into the future to answer this week’s two questions. First up we’ve got Sarah. Sarah and her family live abroad but have one rental property here in the UK. She needs to re-mortgage the property at the end of this year and has been given the option of a 5-year fixed mortgage. Sarah wants to also release some equity from the property to take the LTV up to 75%. However, she’s trying to run some numbers to see if it will be ben...
June 10, 2021
TPP430: Bitcoin: What property investors need to know
Before you get involved in Bitcoin, what should you know about it? Well, you’re about to find out in today’s episode. We’re temporarily diverting away from property because Bitcoin is such a hot topic right now. But what’s more concerning, is that people are wanting to jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon without understanding what it is or how it works. Rob & Rob love taking on complex subjects and breaking them down into understandable, digestible bits of information. So, if you’re clueless about ...
June 8, 2021
ASK288: Should I consider this ratio when buying? PLUS: Can I finance a refurb with an offset mortgage?
Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are ready and raring to go, answering more caller questions. Kicking things off this week is Andrew. Andrew wants to know if the average house price to earnings ratio is something that The Robs think people should consider when looking to purchase a property. Or is it just simply based on mortgage costs and interest rates? Our next question comes from Joe. Joe’s been doing all his homework and has read all of Rob D’s books. He’s con...
June 3, 2021
TPP429: June Market Update
It’s the June Market Update Like always on the market updates, Rob & Rob are bringing you up to speed on all the goings on in the property world. And the June market update is no different. Today The Robs are going to be covering house prices, rents and even the Queen’s speech. Here’s all the links you need for your extra reading. House prices: House prices continue upward trend, rising 10% in March: ONS Nationwide predicts UK house prices will continue to rise First-time buyer demand and s...
May 27, 2021
TPP428: An interview with an architect turned property investor
This week on The Property Podcast we’re joined by Mary, an architect turned HMO expert Now and again on The Property Podcast we invite experts in as guests to share their experience with us. And this week we’ve got Mary Osman who, along with her partner Andrew, is an architect turned property investor. Mary and Andrew specialise in HMOs. (And if you fancy reading more about them, they’re featuring in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine - sign up here) They’re based in Leeds and have b...
May 25, 2021
ASK286: How do you find good deals in a booming market? PLUS: What's the deal with freeports?
It’s girl power on Ask Rob & Rob this week. Our first question comes from Amelia. Amelia would like some advice on how to find a decent deal in the property boom we’re now in. Her current strategy is buy, refurbish, refinance (BRR) so she can try and recycle some of her cash. To be successful with this strategy, Amelia would need to buy below market value, but she’s finding that most properties are selling for the value of them refurbished, so there’s no money in it. So, Ameila wants to kno...
May 20, 2021
TPP427: A guide to investing in Liverpool
This week on The Property Podcast we’re putting the limelight on Liverpool Generally on The Property Podcast you hear The Robs talking about property hotspots and where to invest. But you’ve never heard them go into much detail about certain areas. Until now. This week The Robs are heading back to Rob B’s roots of Liverpool and bringing you the areas you should definitely consider, the areas you should avoid and Rob B’s wildcard. Where will Rob B peg as his up-and-coming area and ‘one to wat...
May 18, 2021
ASK285: Should I buy now or wait for a crash? PLUS: What happens to your mortgage if the property value falls?
Rob & Rob are back again this week answering questions on when’s the best time to buy, and what happens to a mortgage if the property value falls. First up is Eleanor. With the stamp duty holiday due to finish at the end of June, Eleanor is keen to explore the top end of her budget. She doesn’t want to make a rushed investment and doesn’t want to consider stamp duty, but she’s keen to know how the stamp duty holiday will have affected the market when it comes to an end. Should Eleanor take a...
May 13, 2021
TPP426: We're in a property boom - why has no-one noticed?
This week on The Property Podcast we’re discussing the property boom and why no-one's noticed it The Robs have been saying this for weeks now – we're in a property boom! And now it’s no longer just their opinion, it’s a fact. Now you need to understand what’s happening, why it’s happening and what you should be doing right now. And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are talking about today. Here’s what they’re covering in this episode: The towns and cities that have seen the biggest price growth...
May 11, 2021
ASK284: Which of my cash-building strategies is best? PLUS: How can I take money out of my property?
It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are on hand to answer two more property related questions. Kicking things off this week is Mike from Southampton, who’s relocated to Merseyside. Over the past year during lockdown, Mike has been taking advantage of the extra time he’s had and devoured all of Property Hub’s resources. He’s now 100% sure that wants to get into investing in property. He knows that he needs to build up a pot of cash before he can get started and he wants to know what The Robs think he s...
May 6, 2021
TPP425: May market update
It’s the May Market Update This month’s May market update is jam-packed with news stories for you to sink your teeth into. And naturally Rob & Rob have picked the best ones to discuss on today’s May market update. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Since the last market update, the media has still been in a frenzy over the property market. And it doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. But we’ll leave it to The Robs to talk you through this month’s latest headli...
May 4, 2021
ASK283: Tell me what I need to know about Liverpool! PLUS: Should I rent furnished or unfurnished?
It’s Tuesday and we’ve got another two great questions to answer on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The first question this week Is from Shipla. Shipla wants to know everything there is to know about the Liverpool property market. What areas are good to invest in? Which ones to avoid? What’s the forecast for Liverpool in 2021? Shipla wants to know anything and everything The Robs can give her. She’s an investor based in London so naturally doesn’t have the local knowledge. Move over Rob D ...
April 29, 2021
TPP424: Is investing in city centres a thing of the past?
This week we’re turning our focus to city centres The death of city centres has been widely publicised, but is it correct? On this weeks episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob have a different point of view that might open up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for property investors. So make sure you tune into today’s episode to find out what it is. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode A common theme amongst headlines over recent months has been how city centres are...
April 27, 2021
ASK282: I’m ready to invest: Should I go it alone or get help? PLUS: How often should I do a new inventory?
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are here to answer all your property questions and they’ve got another two to answer today. So let’s get stuck in. First up we’ve got Stephen who, after listening to the podcast, has decided he wants to invest up north or in the Midlands. He knows The Robs reckon Derby is going to be a good bet for 2021. But after Rolls Royce announced they’d be making redundancies and have had a change of strategy, he wants to know how The...
April 22, 2021
TPP423: The Ltd Co tax changes you need to know
This week we’re talking all things tax When it comes to tax, property investors are obsessed with learning and understanding it. And we don’t blame them because the difference between getting it right and wrong could be thousands of pounds. So this episode is a must listen! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode It’s been a while since we talked about tax so we thought it was about time we changed that. We’re always inundated with questions about buying in a limited co...
April 20, 2021
ASK281: The rental stress test has me trapped - what should I do? PLUS: Am I competing against a phantom buyer?
Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more listener questions. Our first caller this week is Philippa. She’s purchased a property in Liverpool that she needs some advice on. The property was originally listed for £110,000 which Philippa thought was a decent price for the location and size of the build. After submitting her offer, she was told she’d been significantly outbid. It got to the point where Philippa’s offer of £126,000 was accepted and although she was still happy with ...
April 15, 2021
TPP422: How to HMO
This week we’re taking a look at how to win with a HMO strategy Ususally when you choose a HMO strategy you need to invest pretty close to home as it can be quite a hands on strategy. But that’s not a problem for today’s guest, Tim. Tim invests in student HMO properties 300 miles away from his hometown. And, he does absolutely everything himself. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode HMO strategies are becoming more popular and we often get questions on the best way to...
April 13, 2021
ASK280: Where in the “Northern Powerhouse” should I buy? PLUS: Should Stamp Duty be scrapped completely?
Welcome back to another week of Ask Rob & Rob. To get us started this week we’ve got Luke. He’s only 22 and already looking into investing his money into property. Luke knows that he wants to invest in buy-to-let properties through a limited company but he’s unsure on where to actually buy. He’s been looking into the Northern Powerhouse locations but already knows that he’s priced out of Manchester and Liverpool city centre so has been looking at surrounding towns. This issus is that Luke i...
April 8, 2021
TPP421: Grand Junction: Our million pound mistake
This week we’re talking about Grand Junction You might remember Rob & Rob talking about their development, Grand Junction, in episode 315. This week that story has been shared on our other podcast, Any Other Business - because it’s important to share when things go wrong and the lessons that can be learnt. And after episode 315 aired, things actually got a whole lot worse! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Grand Junction is a bitter pill to swallow. To give you a ...