Episodes
March 17, 2020
ASK227: How will Coronavirus affect the property market? PLUS Major Podcast Update
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, The Robs are answering an important question we’ve been getting inundated with. How will Coronavirus affect the property market? The question came from Adam, but we’ve had the same question a hundred times over. There has been an immediate impact on some parts of the market due to Coronavirus - most have been negative, but there are still opportunities to be had. Rob & Rob will be discussing the change in the property market and covering: Transactions Letting you...
March 12, 2020
TPP365: Don't Get Emotional Over Property
It’s another week of The Property Podcast, and this week Rob & Rob are giving us the practical tips you need to become a better property investor. Have you been emotional during property investing? We’d place a bet on most of you feeling at least a little glimmer of emotion. It’s all absolutely normal - that’s what happens when you come across potential risks. Luckily, The Robs have the tips and tricks to help you with this in today’s podcast episode. Property investing isn’t always a glamor...
March 10, 2020
ASK226: Can I switch my residential mortgage to interest-only? PLUS: Can I extend this tenancy myself?
It’s another week which means it’s another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions... First up we’ve got Adam. He’s been saving up so he can start investing in buy-to-let properties in the north. Currently, Adam owns a property in London which he has a repayment mortgage on. He has 45% equity in his property but he doesn't want to put any more down as he wants to achieve something with a good return and growth. He’s been looking at Manchester and Liverpool as potential...
March 5, 2020
TPP364: 7 years of the property podcast
We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast, but this week isn’t just any old episode...it’s our 7th birthday. The Robs are back and sharing their passion. And to celebrate the podcast’s birthday, they’re bringing a very special episode that shares what has changed in the property market over the last 7 years. Did you know Rob & Rob first started The Property Podcast back in 2013? A while ago right! Every Thursday, property investors have listened to our podcast and followed ...
March 3, 2020
ASK225: Have Rob & Rob Sold Out?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got all the answers to questions you may have about Property Hub Live! So, have you been wondering what Property Hub Live will involve? Have Rob & Rob sold out? The Robs have brought their passion project to life. They wanted a celebration of all things property, with 400 hubbers all in the same space, a fun-packed day with quality speakers. Rob & Rob are going deep this week. They want to address exactly why they’re doing it and explain exactly what you can ...
Feb. 27, 2020
TPP363: Rob & Rob fix the property market (updated)
We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s an ambitious one as Rob & Rob try and fix the property market. Today’s chat started with a very interesting article that appeared in the January issue of The Economist. It takes a global perspective of the property market and formed the basis for today’s property podcast. The Robs have delved into the good old supply and demand debate while also talking about the inequality between generations, the balance of home ...
Feb. 25, 2020
ASK224: Have I spotted a link between prices and yields? PLUS: What does the new housing minister mean for investors?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two cracking questions. First up we have Ariel who reckons she might have found a link between prices and yields. She has three properties and is looking at investing in her fourth. She’s been buying properties at the rate of one a year for the last few years and is now looking to get a high rental yield in return. Ariel bought her properties for around £80,000 and has been getting £500 per calendar month in rent through single lets. This year she’s decid...
Feb. 20, 2020
TPP362: What would this property expert do if they started again?
A couple of weeks ago Rob B was joined on The Property Podcast by property investment legend, Mark Morris. If you haven’t listened to it yet, then go and give that a listen before this episode. The response from his last appearance was incredible, with dozens of you saying how inspiring you found it and how it was giving you the motivation you needed to work towards your goals. Well, this week he’s back! But this time Rob B is picking his brains over what Mark would do if he were to start all...
Feb. 18, 2020
ASK223: Should I turn my flat into a holiday let? PLUS: Will this area benefit from the ripple effect?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two great questions on holiday lets and if one certain area could be an up and coming hotspot, following on from the ripple effect. First up is Claire from Nottingham. She is in the process of moving into a house and has taken 75% equity from her 2-bedroom flat to make the move. She’s now wondering if she should keep her flat as a standard buy-to-let property or if she should turn it into a holiday let and list it on the likes of Airbnb. Her ...
Feb. 13, 2020
TPP361: How To Invest Over The Next 7 Years
Wouldn’t it be great to know what the future holds? Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is a very ambitious one. But we’re tackling it head on! 2020 is still fresh and new, but today Rob & Rob give the insights we need to make sure we have a successful 7 years ahead of us. A few weeks ago, The Robs talked about how to make the most of the next decade. And this week, they’re squishing the decade and bringing that timeframe forward. So what can you expect to learn from this podcast episode?...
Feb. 11, 2020
ASK222: How long should I fix for? PLUS: Is "no money down" the way to go?
Rob & Rob are back once again for another epic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. This week they’re trying to help two callers with mortgage advice and are giving their thoughts on wherever they think no money down deals are a good idea. Our first caller this week is Adamish and his question is on to buy-to-let mortgages. He’s spoken to a mortgage advisor and they’ve advised him to refinance his current property on a fixed five year buy-to-let mortgage as the checks are a little more relaxed. So essen...
Feb. 6, 2020
TPP360: The 7 questions Rob & Rob get asked the most
Do you have questions for Rob & Rob? Well, you're in luck. Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is full of answers that every investor is eager to know. As you can imagine, Rob & Rob get asked thousands of questions, but in particular there are seven questions that always come up. In today's episode, you’re in for a treat as The Robs answer their most commonly asked questions... Who are Rob & Rob? How many properties do they own? Where is the best place to invest right now? Where are we...
Feb. 4, 2020
ASK221: Is this property too cheap? PLUS: How much should I be paying my letting agent
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide whether getting a cheaper property is a risk or should they be going for a property with more value? Our first caller, Stephen from Glasgow, is currently looking to make another investment. He’s been investing in property for years and currently has £30,000 to invest with. Stephen has got his eye on a few properties in an upcoming auction which are going for around £25,000-£35,000. But, he’s in a dilemma. He wants to know wheth...
Jan. 30, 2020
TPP359: The truth about achieving your dreams: One investor’s story
In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are joined by a special guest… Mark Morris. You may or may not have heard of Mark, but he’s a successful property investor who has been in this industry for decades! The end-game of property investing is to retire right? Well, find out the valuable lessons Mark learnt along the way to his success. It didn’t happen overnight, but he’s about to share his story with us. Mark reveals all with his property journey, about his mistakes, successes and investments. This ep...
Jan. 28, 2020
ASK220: Which location should I choose for a buy-refurb-refinance strategy? PLUS: Can I charge my tenant for this damage?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide on which location they should be looking at, and a landlord who’s got damp issues in his property. Our first caller, Harry from Bristol, is currently preparing to make his first property investment. He’s only interested in receiving cash flow at the moment, so his strategy is buy, refurbish and refinance. He’s in the process of scouting for locations so he’s turned to Rob & Rob for advice. He’s keen on the North West or South W...
Jan. 23, 2020
TPP358: Smash the new decade and change your life (Warning: Contains ranting and swearing!)
First of all, we’d just like to warn listeners that this episode of The Property Podcast does contain a few curse words, but it’s down to Rob & Rob getting rather passionate. Because today’s episode has the potential to change your life… In today’s episode Rob & Rob are going to be giving you a framework that will set you up for massive success. So, how can you smash this next decade? Let’s find out… Decide what you want Be willing to do difficult things Beware of the cost of perfection Thi...
Jan. 21, 2020
ASK219: How does Multiple Dwelling Relief work? PLUS: How long do I have to sell my former home and claim a stamp duty refund?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys have got a stamp duty special! We know, we’re just too good to you! Our first caller with his stamp duty related question is Medassa. He’s in the process of buying two blocks of flats with a business partner which are blocks of six and five individually let apartments. He’s wondering how multiple dwelling relief works. To his understanding, you can split the stamp duty costs amongst each individual apartment which will reduce the stamp duty costs. But is h...
Jan. 16, 2020
TPP357: Hot Spots for 2020
Last week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob gave you their predictions for 2020. And this week they’re back for their annual rundown of the top UK property investment hotspots to help you decide where to invest next. It’s an episode that many of you look forward to at the beginning of each year. So now the wait is over - here’s a run-down of which locations made The Robs’ 2020 hotspot list, along with places should be on your radar to watch… Cities: Liverpool Manchester Nottingham/Leeds T...
Jan. 14, 2020
ASK218: Can I buy my first investment property with a residential mortgage? PLUS: Have I been given bad stamp duty advice?
The Robs are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions.... First up we’ve got Jonathan who’s a newbie podcast listener who has a really interesting question on renting a property vs. buying one. Jonathan lives and works in London - he’s lived here for the past decade and wants to continue to do so. However he is now looking to start his investment journey but wants to put his money where the most growth is. He’s been looking at Manchester and L...
Jan. 9, 2020
TPP356: Predictions for 2020
We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s one of our favourites - Rob & Robs buy-to-let property investment predictions for 2020. A couple of weeks ago they reviewed their predictions for 2019 and they didn’t do too badly. But can they make it a clean sweep this year? The Robs are making some bold statements for 2020, some of which Rob D isn’t convinced they’ll get right. So what are they making predictions on? The top five cities to invest in property th...
Jan. 7, 2020
ASK217: Is it worth investing in major property companies?
We’re back with the first Ask Rob & Rob of 2020 and we’ve got a cracking question to kick off the year! This week’s question comes in from an avid Property Podcast listener who off the back of it has had the confidence to invest in his first property at the beginning of 2019. Go you! He even has a bit of spare cash left over from his property and is looking at other ways that he can invest it outside of property. One option that he’s considering is investing in shares in a development company....
Jan. 2, 2020
TPP355: New to The Property Podcast? Start here!
Happy New Year! What a way to start 2020... by listening to the first episode of the year from The Property Podcast. This is the perfect episode to start with if you’re just starting out on your property investment journey, or if you’ve only just come across Property Hub. Even for those of you who have been with us since the beginning, this is a fantastic refresher episode. Over the past few years we’ve put out hundreds of podcasts, so going all the way back to episode one might seem a little ...
Dec. 26, 2019
TPP354: Reflecting on 2019 and our biggest lessons
Merry Christmas! We hope you had a lovely day yesterday, and just because it’s the festive period, that doesn’t mean we’re stopping The Property Podcast! So as a nice little finisher to the year, Rob & Rob are taking a look back on 2019 and discussing what went right for them, and more importantly, what went wrong. But also, how they’re going to learn from it. Here’s what you can expect The Robs to reflect on in this episode: News: To kick start this episode, Rob & Rob are discussing the big ...
Dec. 19, 2019
TPP353: 2019 predictions reviewed
This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are starting to round up the year by taking a look at how their 2019 property hotspot predictions have stacked up. Were they bang on? Or were they completely off the mark? If you didn’t listen to Rob & Robs predictions at the beginning of the year, then you can listen to that episode here. So let’s dive right in… Top 5 cities: At the beginning of the year Rob & Rob predicted that Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool would be the b...