Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’re answering two questions on investing in property away from home. First up this week we’ve got Ben. Ben purchased his first property around four years ago before he got the property investment bug and found Property Hub. He never had any intentions of building a portfolio but now he wants to try and get as many properties under his belt as he can. He’s already decided that he wants to go down the BRRR (buy, refurb, rent, refinance) route and he’s aware that t...

Here’s what the April Market Update has in store for you In this month’s April market update, Rob & Rob are taking a look at which area of the country is growing by over 16% right now, and where £192 million is being spent every day. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode There’s been a load going on in the media and in the property market, so today Rob & Rob are taking a look at the bigger picture. And they’re kicking off with Rightmove’s claim of us having the stronges...

Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. Kicking things off this week is Lily. She’s recently put in an offer on a leasehold apartment in a Grade II listed building and had it accepted. However, after having the structural report done, the results were shocking. Even though the property looked incredible on the outside, it clearly hadn’t been looked after on the inside. So what do Rob & Rob think Lily should do? Should she walk away from the purchase or use the structural report to...

This week we’re taking a look at the future of London Since the Coronavirus pandemic hit last year, the future of London and its property market has been a hard one to predict. As it stands, the London market is all over the place. Rents are falling, house prices are falling and thousands of people are leaving the capital. So what does all this mean for the future? We’re dedicating a whole episode to just that. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode The media love the...

It’s another week of your property questions on Ask Rob & Rob. The first question this week is from Noel. He’s recently purchased a property at auction that was up for £150,000, but after getting into a bidding war, he ended up paying £175,000 for the property. Noel is happy to pay that price, however he’s just a bit cautious that the surveyors might not value it at £175,000 and if that’s the case, what are his options? He’s planning to convert the terrace property into a 3-bed but there isn...

We’ve got an interesting success story for you this week This success story is a little different to most success stories we share on a weekly basis. You’ve heard of the term ‘buy two get the third one free’, but have you ever heard it in the property market before? Chances are, probably not. But one lady’s success story benefits from this kind of deal... Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Today Rob & Rob are talking to Elly and she’s got a unique success story tha...

Welcome back to another week and another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. The guys are here to splash the case and dish out some advice. First up this week we’ve got Andrew and he’s got £2.5m to spend! Throughout the pandemic he’s been running a business that’s been racking up cash reserves and he needs to do something with it. He thinks property seems the best way to get a return on his money and with financing, could have around £10 million to invest! That’s crazy money! However he seems to thin...

Here’s what the March Market Update has in store for you This month’s March Market Update episode is dedicated to last week’s budget announcement. A lot of you were expecting this episode last week, but we needed time to get all our ducks in a row before we shared what it means for you as an investor. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode Brace yourselves, this may be the most impactful budget on the property market we’ve EVER discussed. Rob & Rob are looking at the bi...

It’s Tuesday, so that can only mean that Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener, property related, questions. Our first question this week comes from Lee. Lee has been listening to the podcast for over a year now and is doing an immense amount of research into where he should invest. Naturally he’s been listening to Rob & Rob and eyeing up Manchester and Leeds, but he’s now turning his attention to Nottingham for the affordability aspect. However he’s having doubts after seeing that ...

This week we’re taking a look at the real reasons why property prices go up Many people think property prices rise due to supply and demand. Some think it’s to do with inflation, and some think it’s about location. So who’s right? Or, could it be a combination of them all? In today’s episode Rob & Rob are revealing everything! Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode A few weeks ago, on an episode of Ask Rob & Rob, we had a caller named Jonathan who wanted to know why pr...

Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more fantastic questions. We’ve got a rather interesting first question from Brendan. He’s got a question on the 18 year property cycle, one of our favourite topics to talk about. Brendan wants to know if Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) are likely to experience the same sort of growth in a boom period as residential property? If you’re not 100% sure on what a REIT is and how they work, don’t worry, Rob D covers that along with how they be...

This week we’re taking a look at where we are in the 18 year property cycle Whether you’re a new or experienced investor, the 18 year property cycle is something that you should know like the back of your hand. For years it’s helped investors determine when they’d be most likely to invest in property and when they’re going to wait it out. We get asked all the time ‘where are we in the 18 year property cycle?’ and even more so at the minute, ‘is the cycle broken due to Covid-19?’ Well, we’re a...

It’s Tuesday and that means Rob & Rob are back to answer two more listener questions. The first question this week comes from Florence. She’s thinking of remortgaging her property as she has around £190,000 of equity tied up. However, she doesn’t know if she should pay the penalty to get out of her mortgage now, which will be around £1,040, or wait two years when her fixed mortgage rate is finished. She doesn’t yet know which route she should choose, but if she was to release the equity, she...

This week we’re exploring how QE could dramatically change property prices QE (short for Quantitative Easing) is currently at record levels that have never been seen before. The approach has discreetly been changed by the government, so as a property investor you must understand what’s going on. And that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s podcast episode. By the end of this episode you’ll know exactly what QE is and how to take advantage of it. Here’s what to expect on this w...

Rob & Rob are back again with another two great questions to answer. Up first we’ve got Jess. She put in an offer on a flat and got a response from the vendor that they wanted something a bit closer to the asking price. Jess then put in a counter offer, all cash, £2,500 under the asking price. In most cases this would be a pretty decent offer that’s likely to get snapped up with the ability to move fast on it. However, Jess still hasn’t received an answer from the vendor. She hasn’t had her ...

This week we’re exploring why predictions are crap Nine times out of ten you’ll listen to expert predictions. But, believe it or not, they’re not always right! So this week on The Property Podcast we’re going back in time to take a look at what predictions have been made by both Rob & Rob, and other industry experts, and seeing whether they were right or wrong. Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode At the beginning of January Rob & Rob shared their 2021 predictions pod...

Welcome back to another fun filled episode of Ask Rob & Rob. We’ve got another two great questions to answer, so let’s get stuck in. First up we’ve got Des who has a question about a property he already owns. He previously bought it 15 years ago for around £80,000 and it’s now worth around £200,000. The property is currently mortgaged at £150,000 as Des has previously released equity to invest elsewhere. Des wants to know whether, after such good growth, he should sell it or rent it out? Th...