Episodes

Just like we promised, The Robs are back this week and once again joined by Mike Winnett who’s going to share just what happened after he bought everything he was offered. He’s giving you the insider knowledge to those ‘get rich quick’ courses that you’ve had your eye on, so you can save yourself the money and put it to better use. Just to recap, Mike sold his company for a substantial amount of money and used the cash to go on a bit of an adventure. He decided to click on all those adverts th...

We’re back again this week for another Ask Rob & Rob. Our first question this week comes from Dorian. His question is around income tax for buy-to-let properties, with the new Section 24 rules. Dorian and his wife are looking at investing in their first buy-to-let and they’ve been told that a lot of lenders won’t lend them the funds through a limited company because they’re first time landlords. Their other thought was to purchase as individuals which will then result in the income from the p...

This is the podcast that most people and businesses in the property industry WON’T want you to hear. As you know, we’re strong on education. We firmly believe that education is how you can arm yourself with the right information to make informed decisions. We’re often asked for our thoughts on property investment courses that charge you to attend, and also what we think about the free courses that hook you in, only for the host to spend the entire event enticing you to part with your cash. Th...

Ask Rob & Rob is back for another week to answer all your burning property investment related questions. First up this week we have Charlie. Charlie is based in Manchester and wants to know how important parking is. He almost invested in a 2-bed apartment with his sister but pulled out due to the owner selling the parking separately. Did they do the right thing by walking away? Is this a yes or no answer, or are Rob & Rob right down the middle with this one? One thing is for sure… Rob B dishe...

This is the end! Well… it’s the end of Strategy September at least. And we have a great one to finish off on, because today we’re covering the refurb property strategy. And to help us, we’re welcoming Ian back to the Property Podcast. Ian’s no stranger to our shows; he’s been on the podcast twice before and he has years of experience with building and construction, not to mention the fact that he’s a property developer and investor himself - so what better episode to have him share his practic...

We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and the first question this week is from John. John would like to know how many mortgage applications he can have on the go at any one time. He’s looking at buying 3 buy-to-let properties but is concerned about the effect that 3 different buy-to-let mortgage applications could have on his credit file. Is John right to be wary of multiple applications? Will these multiple marks on his credit file make a difference to his applications - and more ...

It’s the penultimate episode of Strategy September and this week Rob & Rob are covering flips. Now flipping is probably the most glamorous property strategy there is. There are dozens of TV shows you can watch and it’s a good way to make a decent profit quickly. However, there are a number of risks involved that you should consider and The Robs are going to cover them in today’s episode along with: How much capital will you need? What are your finance options? Where do you want to be lookin...

This week we’re talking about the ripple effect and also seeing if there’s a certain amount of cash you should be putting to one side for a rainy day. Kicking us off on Ask Rob & Rob this week is Kevin. He’s listened to the podcast for over a year now and is interested in investing in the north. He’s obviously heard us bang on about our top city locations such and Manchester and Leeds, but he’s curious about the surrounding areas. He’s particularly interested in Barnsley and Chesterfield. He’...

We’re back for part two of Strategy September and this week we’re talking about HMO’s. The Robs have talked about HMO’s numerous times on The Property Podcast, but they wouldn’t consider themselves experts. So this week they’ve brought in another Rob who knows pretty much anything and everything about HMO’s. Enter Rob from Maygreen Investments who, along with his wife Sarah, has built up a portfolio of HMO’s that are absolutely beautiful. You can have a nosey here. Here’s a little taster of ...

This week we’re back to normality and The Robs are answering two fantastic questions that have come in from our Hubbers. First up, we’ve got another Rob. He lives in Dubai and he’s got a whopping £500,000 to invest! He’s looking to invest his cash in the North of England and his strategy is to generate an income. Obviously being in Dubai, viewing properties is a little tricky for Rob, so he has no idea what kind of property he should be investing in or where he should ideally be looking to gen...

We’ve got something exciting for you over the next few weeks. We’re bringing you ‘Strategy September’ and going back to basics discussing all the possible strategies that are out there. They’re going to be talking about flips, HMO’s and refurbs. This week The Robs are kicking it off with buy-to-let and here’s what they’re going to cover in today’s episode: What is buy-to-let? Examples of buy-to-let properties The advantages The disadvantages Who is it for? Tips for finding the perfect dea...

This week we have one question that’s taking centre stage. But it’s one that A LOT of you have been talking about... so here’s Vicky asking the question on everyone’s behalf. Her question is about the HS2. Since Boris Johnson came into power there have been a number of mixed messages floating around: “It’s going ahead…” “It’s not going ahead” “It’s over budget…” “It’s only going to serve the north…” The list is endless. Vicky is wanting to know what The Robs think of it all and what impact th...

We’re back with Property Podcast listener Mark Ward who last week told us how his strategy helped him to grow a double digit portfolio in just five years. This week The Robs are delving into how Mark managed to change his mindset to that of a winning one which was the driving force behind the growth of his buy-to-let portfolio. He’s focusing on the strategy of buying below market value, refurbishing and refinancing. While he’s been using traditional mortgages and a little bit of bridging too, ...

We’re back after a long weekend with two more fantastic questions from our listeners. This week we’re answering questions on one of our favourite cities - Manchester - as well as trying to avoid stamp duty. First up, we’ve got another Rob! There’s just no escaping them. Rob is new to property investment and after securing two properties in London where he lives, he’s looking to start his property journey up north. After he listened to Boris Johnson’s speech, the growth potential of Manchester...

Forget location, location, location - we’re talking about education, education, education. And today we have a guest who’s put ALL our property education into practice. Today we’re kickstarting a two-part series and talking to Mark Ward who has taken all those property lessons and built himself a double digit portfolio in just five years! Impressive stuff. So settle in and get ready to listen to what Mark has achieved and just how he did it. Who knows, this might just give you the kick start y...

It’s our 200th Ask Rob & Rob episode! Can you believe it? So what better way to celebrate than continuing to do what we do best and answer your property questions! This week’s first question comes in from Steve. He’s seen some new build properties that look slightly overpriced compared to other new builds in similar areas. So he’s wanting to know from an investor perspective whether Rob & Rob reckon he’s better off investing in a new build or maybe purchasing something a little older? Rob B p...

This week The Robs are looking at more listener deals but this time they’re taking on the challenge of helping Nathan decide between two deals. He’s torn between two properties and doesn’t know which one to go for. Should be invest in Leeds or Manchester?! Two fantastic cities and two very different deals. So which one do The Robs think he should go for? Settle in as Manchester and Leeds battle it out to win Nathan’s investment. First up we have a two bedroom flat in the middle of Manchester ...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we have the B word again - and the R word. So if you’d like to know more about Brexit or repossessions, this is the podcast episode for you! First up we have Christiano. He’s wanting to know if he was to go ahead with a repossessed property, will it be mortgageable once he’s bought it? He’s also wondering if Rob & Rob have any advice on what tactics he should use when looking to get the best deal on a repossessed property. It’s good news for Christiano! Listen as ...

This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are back by popular demand, evaluating your listener deals live on the show. These episodes are ones that The Robs absolutely love doing, and this week we’ve got three cracking deals to get through. So grab a brew and settle down as we listen to how Rob & Rob scour Rightmove and offer advice to our three lovely listeners Tim, Sarah and Ahmed. First up we have Tim who has been looking at three bedroom terrace house in Worthing. The property was on t...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are only answering one question because it warrants a pretty comprehensive answer. AND it’s a question that’s on everyone's lips right now... What impact will Boris Johnson have on property investors now that he’s our new Prime Minister? Thanks for the question Becky - let’s dive right in! Boris has already made noises that he’s going to make changes to stamp duty, and if you didn’t read last week’s Hub Extra, we actually included this story. Surprisingly...

This week we’re going to teach you how you can recycle your capital and grow your portfolio at speed. This might seem like a daunting topic and you might be thinking it’s going to take you at least another two years to build up your deposit pot to be able to buy your next property. But fear not! We’ve got mortgage expert Dave Cookson on the show this week who’s going to demonstrate how you can build your portfolio at a pace you probably didn’t think was possible. Just by listening to Dave yo...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are dishing out advice on how to best handle homebuyer surveys whilst using them to your advantage, and what to do when your letting agent adds in new fees to your contract. They’re certainly two questions that probably 90% of investors will come across at some point in their property journey, so this is definitely an episode to bookmark! Our first question comes in from Cassie. She wants to know how you can use a home buyers survey to negotiate a price. S...

This week The Robs are talking about what it takes for them to walk away from a deal. Usually you’ll hear The Robs talking about taking action, but there are inevitability times when it’s better to walk away. There are certain deals that need a firm ‘no’. So what does it take for The Robs to walk away from a deal? And how should you decide whether a deal is really the right one for you? Here’s what Rob & Rob are going to cover on today’s episode: Price Fundamentals Rental potential Neighb...

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two questions that are affected by current and ongoing situations from property booms to increasing tax bands. This week’s first question is from Lee - he has a clear strategy and wants to use property to increase his regular cash flow so that eventually he can be financially free. He’s roughly 60% through this process but his next property might allow this to happen a lot faster. He has a 3-bedroom property in South London and the property pr...