Episodes

Refurbing properties is such a popular strategy amongst investors, but it can also be a very stressful path to take. We get so many questions about how to tackle the subject we decided to call in an expert. In this episode we talk to Ian - who’s been in the business for 30 years and runs his own construction company. Ian’s going to take us through how to find a good builder and set your project up for success. NEWS THIS WEEK Not only did the interest rate rise dominate the headlines this week...

It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Hannah asks Rob & Rob...The rise in interest rates took me by surprise. What should I do?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Never before has it been so important to look beyond where you live when searching for your next investment. The chances of your local area producing the kind of growth or yield you’re looking for is very slim. And with technology being what it is today, it’s never been easier to look further afield. In this episode we give you the tools you need to be a remote investor. NEWS THIS WEEK An Express article this week reads: UK Property: Market ‘subdued’ as New Housing Minister Appointed. Is the m...

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rich & Anthony ask Rob & Rob...Will the government cap house price increases? PLUS: Is this a way to avoid stamp duty?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See ...

It’s widely acknowledged the U.K. housing market is broken. Even the government recognises that it needs to be repaired. So, in this episode we’re going to share our ideas of how things could be improved. We talk about the legal system, stamp duty and what the government can and should be doing to not only stop making things work, but actually start to fix it. NEWS THIS WEEK We’ve got 2 news stories this week and both echo our thoughts on this week’s topics. First is a report about plans to r...

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Maria & Sam ask Rob & Rob...How do you find the right property in an area you don't know? PLUS: Where should I stash my deposit cash?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer...

Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark feature in the cover story of issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine - “Supersized - The Landlord heavyweights on Success and Regrets. Last week, we spoke to Phil and he told us about his remarkable portfolio. This week, it’s the follow up - We continue with Phil’s amazing journey to becoming a Super-Landlord. NEWS THIS WEEK New HMO regulations are due to come into play this Autumn. We’ve got all the details you need to know to make sure you’re o...

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rowena & David ask Rob & Rob... How do I set up a deal sourcing company? PLUS: Can I build on this land?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com...

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 landlords who have built very sizeable portfolios. Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark were a couple of the Super-Landlords we spoke to. We couldn’t resist asking Phil to join us on The Property Podcast and he was extremely gracious with his time and knowledge. NEWS THIS WEEK ...

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 QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. S...

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 they’re going to share some of the tactics they use when trying to negotiate a deal. These are real life methods you can put into play today. NEWS THIS WEEK According to this Guardian article - it looks like property prices are rising. But hang on, according to this Guardian...

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 property?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via yo...

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 episode we talk to an active investor who gives us the realities of refurbing older properties. We find out what it actually takes to find a property, have some work done and get it rented - and doing it remotely! NEWS THIS WEEK It looks like the increase in stamp duty isn’...

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 OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instea...

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 new in each stage of an investor’s process; from setting your initial goals to what to expect long term - to help you decide which strategy is for you. We also look at our own portfolios to reflect on what’s worked well and what hasn’t. NEWS THIS WEEK Britain’s best and wor...

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 of my company?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recor...

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 interest rates rise. We were even bold (or foolish) enough to predict the future of Bitcoin. Now that we’re at the halfway point in the year, it’s time to see if our predictions are on track. Fingers crossed! NEWS THIS WEEK An article this week claims that Manchester tops li...

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 QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See o...

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 look after your building work, do your conveyancing and provide you with finance options. The people who manage the properties in your portfolio are no exception. There are some truly fantastic letting agents out there who do exceptional work. But this is the type of sector t...

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't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listen...

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 about once in a blue moon. In this episode, we’ll explain what the role is, what you can expect to learn and what you’ll be doing on a day to day basis. This is certainly a way to supercharge your career! You can find out more right here. NEWS THIS WEEK We have 2 news sto...

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 QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. ...

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 Machine Works” by Ray Dalio (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!) Then for Episode 270 we took a year by year look at the 18 year property cycle from 2008, right up to today. This week we continue our analysis of the cycle by looking int...

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?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your compute...