Episodes

TPP278: How To Be A Super-Landlord (Part 1)
July 12, 2018

TPP278: How To Be A Super-Landlord (Part 1)

There are landlords and then there are Super-Landlords. In issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine, our cover story was “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets". In it we spoke to serial landl...
ASK144: Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work?
July 10, 2018

ASK144: Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve & Haseem ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work?... ASK YOUR OWN QU...
TPP277: 5 real-life negotiating tactics you can start using today
July 5, 2018

TPP277: 5 real-life negotiating tactics you can start using today

Recently we announced that we are on the hunt for an apprentice. Someone for Rob B to take under his wing and learn how to be truly successful in property. This week, we’re going to hear from some potential candidates and th...
ASK143: Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property?
July 3, 2018

ASK143: Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a prope...
TPP276: The reality of refurbs: One investor shares his story
June 28, 2018

TPP276: The reality of refurbs: One investor shares his story

Recently we discussed the pros and cons of buying new and buying old. We tapped into how buying older properties that need refurbishment come with a lot more work and stress; they also can come with a lot more reward. This e...
ASK142: How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?
June 26, 2018

ASK142: How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Stephen and Daniel ask Rob & Rob... How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?... ASK YOUR O...
TPP275: New property vs. old - What’s best?
June 21, 2018

TPP275: New property vs. old - What’s best?

What’s better? Flats or houses? North or South? Yield or growth? We get asked these questions all the time. New builds or older property is no different. In this week’s episode we have a look at the pro and cons of old vs...
ASK141: How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company?
June 19, 2018

ASK141: How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Josh and Alexandra ask Rob & Rob...How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part...
TPP274: Were our 2018 predictions wrong?
June 14, 2018

TPP274: Were our 2018 predictions wrong?

Late last year in episode 249 we made our predictions for 2018. We harnessed all our psychic ability to glimpse into the future to look at which cities would enjoy the highest growth, what would happen to London or would inte...
ASK140: How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle?
June 12, 2018

ASK140: How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTI...
TPP273: 6 Things Your Letting Agent Might Not Be Telling You
June 7, 2018

TPP273: 6 Things Your Letting Agent Might Not Be Telling You

We came across this really interesting article at the very excellent landlordlawblog.co.uk and knew we had to talk about it. We can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right people in your team. The people who lo...
ASK139: What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage?
June 5, 2018

ASK139: What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Mick & Gordon ask Rob & Rob...What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don...
TPP272: The most exciting opportunity in property right now?
May 31, 2018

TPP272: The most exciting opportunity in property right now?

This could be the opportunity that changes your life. If you’re looking for a career in property, this episode is essential. We are looking for an apprentice to be mentored by Rob B. A rare opportunity like this only comes ...
ASK138: What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab?
May 29, 2018

ASK138: What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Guy & Caroline ask Rob & Rob...What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab? ... ASK YOUR OWN Q...
TPP271: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 2
May 24, 2018

TPP271: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 2

Over the last couple of episodes, we’ve been discussing the economy as a whole and how that relates to the 18 year property cycle. In episode 269 we laid the groundwork by breaking down the very excellent “ How The Economic M...
ASK137: How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals?
May 22, 2018

ASK137: How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Abby & Bryony ask Rob & Rob...How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals?... AS...
TPP270: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 1
May 17, 2018

TPP270: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 1

In the last episode we broke down the phenomenal video by Ray Dalio: “ How The Economic Machine Works ” (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!). This week, we follow that up with one of the ...
ASK136: How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what?
May 15, 2018

ASK136: How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Adam & Gareth ask Rob & Rob...How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now wha...
TPP269: How The Economic Machine Works - A Summary
May 10, 2018

TPP269: How The Economic Machine Works - A Summary

When investing in property, understanding how the economy works is just as important to your long term success as finding your target area, gaining finance or doing building work. And few people understand how the economy wor...
ASK135 - Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle?
May 8, 2018

ASK135 - Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTI...
TPP268: Is it time to worry about interest rates?
May 3, 2018

TPP268: Is it time to worry about interest rates?

Interest rates are in the same place now as when we first began the podcast 5 years ago! Even though they’re at the same level now, a lot has changed in that time. In this episode, we have a look at what’s happened over the ...
ASK134 - Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage?
May 1, 2018

ASK134 - Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage?... ASK YOUR O...
TPP267: 5 Biggest Property Changes of The Last 5 Years
April 26, 2018

TPP267: 5 Biggest Property Changes of The Last 5 Years

It’s been 5 years since we started this podcast! It’s hard to believe. So much has changed in that time too. In this episode we have a look at the 5 biggest changes to property investment since we began. We also have a fla...
ASK133: How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance?
April 24, 2018

ASK133: How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Gary and Anthony ask Rob & Rob... How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance?... AS...