Episodes

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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
April 19, 2018

TPP266: Off-plan property: A golden opportunity or a disaster waiting to happen?

We get asked about buying off-plan all the time, so this week we dig into the archives to revisit one of our earlier episodes. We look at what off-plan means. We discuss the potential risks and rewards. And we reveal how Ro...
April 17, 2018

ASK132: 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paddy and Gary ask Rob & Rob... 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB ...
April 12, 2018

TPP265: 7 Investors Share Their Secrets To Success

For the past couple of episodes, we’ve been following some Hubbers on their property journey. We’ve learnt how they started, what they’re up to now and where they want to get to. They’ve shared their challenges and also thei...
April 10, 2018

ASK131: Question about 18-year property cycle

It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... a question about the 18-year property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is l...
April 5, 2018

TPP264: The Journey: Part 2

Last week, we introduced you to 3 Hubbers on their property journey. This week, we’re going to hear from another 3. Steve, Chris and Ian B will all share their stories. We’ll find out where they’re at, what challenges they’ve...
April 3, 2018

ASK130: Should I rent or buy a property when I don’t know where I’ll be based in two years?

It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... Should I rent or buy a property when I don’t know where I’ll be based in two years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! ...
March 29, 2018

TPP263: The Journey: Part 1

This week’s episode is very special as it marks 5 years since we began The Property Podcast. For 5 years we’ve tried to educate as many people as possible. We’ve spoken about location, strategy, running the numbers, tax, fin...
March 27, 2018

ASK129: Double Every 10 Years Follow Up Question

It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Lauren asks Rob & Rob... a follow up question from last Thursday's Property Podcast - Does Property Double Every 10 Years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB...
March 23, 2018

Bonus - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices

This bonus archive episode: 224 - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices. Dove tails yesterday’s podcast so well. We discuss predicting future property prices and we’ve used lots of historical data in orde...
March 22, 2018

TPP - 262 - Do property prices really double every 10 years? [4 years on, we check]

It’s one of those sayings you might hear on the street. But is it true? We’ve spoken about this before, and now - 4 years on, we’re going to have a look at what’s happened and see if property really does double every 10 year...
March 20, 2018

ASK128: What proportion of my net worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit and Paul ask Rob & Rob... What proportion of my net worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up? AS...
March 15, 2018

TPP261: 8 Wealth-building lessons you mustn't ignore

We were meant to be planning our business strategy this week, but instead we began ranting about the lack of financial education in school. This seemed like the perfect reason to have another look at a previous episode we di...
March 13, 2018

ASK127: Will the expat mortgage market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Tom and Mike ask Rob & Rob... Will the expat mortgage market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income? ASK YOUR OW...