Episodes

Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. First up this week is Matt from York. He’s a long-term listener and has finally got in touch to ask a question around stamp duty. Matt has a couple of houses that are currently under his personal name. So he’s wondering if now would be the ideal time to move those properties into a limited company? The reason for this is that stamp duty is currently at its lowest and he’s wondering if it will be beneficial to move his properties into a limite...

Solicitors. Can’t work with them, can’t work without them Believe it or not, solicitors are incredibly important to the success of your property investment journey. So this week we thought we’d get a solicitor onto The Property Podcast to discuss what makes a great one. You’ll also gain an insight into what actually happens during the conveyancing process and what you can do to make it go smoother. The Robs will also be discussing how you can make your investment journey a lot easier. Here’s...

It’s Tuesday, so naturally that means The Robs are on hand. The first question this week comes from James from St Albans. He’s a new listener and has been bingeing all of the past episodes. He’s been looking at new developments in key locations and gets the impression that they’re open to offers. So now he’s looking to find out what Rob & Rob think would be a reasonable starting point for trying to negotiate a discount. And for others wondering the same, we’ve got a handy video on negotiatin...

The market update is back There’s loads that’s been happening in the past month that affects both property and the economy. Which is great for us as that means this is going to be a jam packed episode. This month on the market update, Rob & Rob are going to be delving deep into: Inflation Interest rates Evictions Property prices Here’s what to expect on this week’s podcast episode The government has announced that there will be no autumn budget. This is because things are constantly chang...

Rob & Rob are back again to answer two more property questions from our lovely Hubber community. To kick-start this week we’ve got Dami. She’s a 20-year old student living in Aberdeen and due to graduate this year. She’s hoping to move out of home a year after she graduates and during this year she’s aiming to save around £15,000 - £20,000. This will be the first time she’s left home and is wondering if she should use that money to buy her own place or invest it in something else. Dami doesn...

From Robert Kiyosaki to Ray Dalio No, unfortunately Ray Dalio hasn’t joined Rob & Rob on this week’s episode of The Property Podcast. That would have been epic though! Even Rob B confessed he might not have been able to get through that interview without being starstruck and giggling the whole way through. However, if you follow Ray Dalio on LinkedIn then you’ll have seen he’s been sharing some amazing insights via video this year. But they can be quite hard to understand and digest. So, Rob ...

It’s Tuesday, and that means Rob & Rob are here to answer two more fantastic property related questions. So hold onto your hats! The first caller to get in touch this week is Matt. Matt previously bought his residential apartment as a long-term investment opportunity. The apartment is located in central London, near the Olympic Park. There’s currently tonnes of investment going on in and around the area with two new hotels being built, BBC studios, the new VNA museums and different universiti...

Last week’s episode was epic. This week’s is even better It’s Rob & Rob’s reactions to last week’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. We’ve received so many messages in the past week on what people thought of the interview and there were very much mixed opinions. So it was only right that The Robs discussed exactly what was said last week, and what they really think of some of the topics Robert Kiyosaki had very strong opinions on. If, like most of the comments we...

Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more Hubber questions. First up this week is Brad. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for the past couple of years and has just finished university where he’s studied real estate. He’s been giving his parents a helping hand in getting started on their property investment journey, with their first purchase being in Norfolk at the beginning of the year. They’re now at the stage where they’re looking to invest in something else, potential...

It’s the property podcast episode you’ve all been waiting for. Rob & Rob’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. Rich Dad Poor Dad is possibly the most famous personal finance book ever written. We know it’s been a staple educational tool for most property investors getting started on their property journey. So when Robert Kiyosaki asked if he could come on The Property Podcast, it was a no-brainer. Whilst Rob D was busy enjoying a day at the zoo, Rob B was busy pick...

It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. Our first question this week comes from Michael. He’s seen that in some city centres like Liverpool for example, there are developments that are advertised as ‘investor only’ developments and he’s a bit concerned. These are developments that offer guaranteed yields for a certain period of time, so he’s wondering what Rob & Rob think of these schemes. Rob B tackles this question head on, and not only shares his views on these schem...

This week on The Property Podcast we’ve got a great episode for you. We’re talking about exit strategies. Now you may be thinking, ‘why on earth would I want to think about getting out of property when I’m only just getting started?’. Well, there’s actually a valid reason for thinking of the end goal and considering your options for when you’re ready to let go. So on today’s episode, Rob & Rob are going to be talking about the following: Flips They’re the most basic, but not the easiest of s...

It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. First up we have Ed who wants to ask about joint ventures. Ed has a few properties he’s worked on using the buy, refurbish refinance strategy. They’ve gone down so well that Ed now has a few contacts looking to do joint ventures with him. They want to put in the cash while he handles the rest of the workload. He wants advice from Rob & Rob on how to structure this from a legal point of view to protect both himself and the investor...

It’s the episode you’ve been waiting a whole month for. It’s August’s market update! There’s so much that’s happened in August, it’s been crazy! Normally you would expect August to be a bit of a quieter month, with people taking time off, going on holiday or just spending time with their children during the school holidays. However, given the current circumstances, that’s not been the case at all and some certain topics that the guys are going to discuss today have been quite surprising. Her...

We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week the guys are discussing questions on HMO’s and why they do/don’t love Birmingham. The first question we’ve got for you this week is from Martin, who after listening to the podcasts has gone on to recently purchase his first property. It’s a 3-bed property that would rent out for around £800pcm and he has the option to renovate it and turn it into a 4-bed HMO that will bring in around £1,600pcm. He’s now questioning whether he’d be...

At some point in your property journey you’re going to get people who are questioning what it is you’re doing. People that doubt you’ll make any money from investing in property and they’ll try and put you off. So in this week’s episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are going to discuss how you should deal with them, but more importantly, why you should encourage them. Sounds crazy, right? What if we told you that you should use what the doubters say as momentum to spur you on? Because ...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are still answering coronavirus related questions and helping one caller put his mind at rest on his recent investment To kick start this week, we’ve got Harsh. Along with a friend as part of a joint venture, they’ve bought their first buy-to-let property in Crewe. However he’s now having worrying thoughts. Harsh has clearly been listening to our weekly podcasts and he knows that Crewe is an area that we’ve mentioned numerous times on the podcast and an are...

Get ready… because Rob & Rob are about to change your life! Seriously. Now is the prime time to be making improvements to better yourself. We’re living in strange times right now, but we can see this time as an opportunity to make dramatic differences to your life. You can come out of the coronavirus pandemic far stronger than you went into it. Here’s what we cover in today’s episode: Goal setting - we genuinely believe it can transform your life. Listen as Rob & Rob talk about how they use g...

It’s another Tuesday, so it’s another Ask Rob & Rob. And we’ve got two cracking property questions for you. The first question is from Dom who’s just completed on a 2-bedroom flat in South London. He agreed the price back in January before the dreaded coronavirus, and went back to negotiate on the advice of Rob & Rob and managed to snap up an absolute bargain! So he’s ended up with a new house at a massively discounted price. Today he’s asking whether Rob & Rob reckon he should flip it, take ...

When we refer to a property super-geek you may think that we’re referring to the number one Property Geek, Rob D. But it seems that there’s someone else who is just as excited by tech and property, and that’s Chris Ryder. You may remember Chris from a few weeks ago when The Robs interviewed him about his serviced accommodation business and how it was coping during lockdown. Well, he’s joining Rob & Rob again this week to talk about all things tech in property. Before getting involved in prop...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions around location and using the bounceback loan scheme to fund your deposit. Is it a good idea? It seems a number of people are turning their head towards Liverpool for investing in property right now, and this week we’ve got another question regarding properties in the area. So let’s get to it. The first question is from Mohammad. He’s recently acquired £50,000 from the bounceback loan scheme through his limited company and he’s now want...

This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are discussing the importance of knowing what mega trends are currently playing out in the property market. Yes, it’s important to know the tactics behind becoming a successful investor, how to get the best deal and understanding mortgages. But it’s just as important, if not more important, to understand the mega trends that are taking place. Because if you don’t understand the trends, you could find yourself on the wrong side of very powerful forces. ...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller up his location knowledge and explaining why buying with a mortgage is the better option. First up this week is Chris from London. He’s been talking to another investor about a property in Bootle, Liverpool. However this investor has informed Chris that the street isn’t exactly the best or the most desirable in the area and that he should look elsewhere. So now Chris is wondering if house prices can really differ that much street by ...

A couple of weeks ago The Robs interviewed serviced accommodation specialist Chris Ryder to find out how the coronavirus had affected his business. Well now they’re back this week with another guest, Natalie Gascoyne who’s going to talk us through how she handled renovating two major projects through lockdown. Natalie is the owner of Davis Properties and she’s no stranger to tackling plain BTL’s and HMO’s. At the moment she’s currently working two commercial-to-residential conversions and we’r...