Episodes
Dec. 28, 2017
TPP250: Review of 2017 (and what's coming up in 2018)
Episode 250! Can you believe it? So much has happened in 2017 and this week we take a look back at the year that was and discuss what’s on the horizon for 2018. Interest rates, mortgage interest rate relief, PRA, lending ru...
Dec. 21, 2017
TPP249: Predictions for 2018
Foolish we know, but we’re doing it again. Predictions for 2018. We start by looking back at last year to see how we did, then we’ll set our sights 12 months into the future. Will there be growth? Will interest rates increa...
Dec. 14, 2017
TPP248: Our favourite things of 2017
Raindrops on roses And podcasts on business. E-books about bitcoin. And Rob D’s bluetooth speaker… These are a few of our favourite things… What a year! So many great podcasts, books, apps and tech. This is what we enjoyed ...
Dec. 7, 2017
TPP247: Top regeneration areas
Investment in an area makes it a good candidate to buy property to benefit from increasing population, new employers, better leisure facilities, transport etc. But what counts as a regeneration project big enough to make a di...
Dec. 5, 2017
ASK117: Should I move to the south pole? (Santa joins Ask Rob & Rob!)
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Santa Claus pays the Rob's a visit and... ...asks Rob & Rob... some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy!...
Nov. 30, 2017
TPP246: The North-South Divide: Who wins?
A recent episode of Dispatches called “Is Britain Full?” looked at the divide between the North and South of England. We’ve broken down and dissected the episode to help inform you about the regions to enable to you really l...
Nov. 28, 2017
ASK116: How should I plan to get the most out of 2018?
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve... ...asks Rob & Rob... How should I plan to get the most out of 2018? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need ...
Nov. 23, 2017
TPP245: Things we've changed our mind about (and the lessons you can learn)
A lot has changed between episode 1 and now. Mortgages rules, tax laws, areas to invest - the list goes on. With all that, we’ve changed our minds about a few things too. This week we’re taking a look back at some of the t...
Nov. 21, 2017
ASK115: Karmjit: Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring
It’s time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit… …ask Rob & Rob… Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don’t be shy! All you ne...
Nov. 16, 2017
TPP244: Changes galore! A mortgage market update
This week we’re very lucky to be joined by mortgage broker Dave Cookson to talk us through all the changes going on in the mortgage market at the moment. And there are a lot of them! We talk about: What the impact of the rece...
Nov. 14, 2017
ASK114: What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages?
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt from Birmingham and Matt from London… ...ask Rob & Rob... What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the t...
Nov. 9, 2017
TPP243: The due diligence we do on developments
This week we take a deep dive into the research you should be doing when buying in a new development. Particularly when you're looking at off-plan opportunities, the promises of developers can look great – but there are dange...
Nov. 7, 2017
ASK113: How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k?
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & another listener… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k? ASK YOUR...
Nov. 2, 2017
TPP242: 10 years since the credit crunch lessons you mustn't forget!
Doesn’t time fly? It’s been 10 years since the credit crunch got underway – and looking back at the decade since, there are some valuable lessons to take into the next cycle. We talk about: The timing of market drops What hap...
Oct. 31, 2017
ASK112: How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"?
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam Jones & Stephen from Edinburgh… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancie...
Oct. 26, 2017
TPP241: A guide to property investment jargon
Do you know your GDV from your LTV, your Section 21 from your Section 8 and your ROI from your SVR? If not, never fear: this week we’re busting some property investing jargon! There are all kinds of acronyms and specialist pi...
Oct. 24, 2017
ASK111: How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance?
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony & Jez from London… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance? ASK YOUR OWN...
Oct. 19, 2017
TPP240: An introduction to investing in the North
Pack your umbrella, this week we're taking you on a tour of "The North". You won't find either "The North" or the "Northern Powerhouse" on a map, because it's actually a collection of different regions – all with their own in...
Oct. 17, 2017
ASK110: How do I sell a property to my own company? PLUS: Any tips for renovations
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam from London and Matt from Birmingham… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I sell a property to my own company? PLUS: Any tips for renovations? AS...
Oct. 12, 2017
TPP239: How to hold a successful viewing (plus: politics!)
This week we're talking about how to conduct a viewing. Whether you're showing your property to rent or sell, there are a few simple techniques you can use to radically boost your chances of sealing the deal once you get peop...
Oct. 10, 2017
ASK109: Will limited company mortgages really get cheaper? PLUS: How do you price up a lease extension?
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Giles from York and Mandeep from Leicester… ...ask Rob & Rob... Will limited company mortgages really get cheaper? PLUS: How do you price u...
Oct. 5, 2017
TPP238: How to find and buy land
Buying land and developing isn't something that will be in most people's plans, and it's certainly not for beginners. But most people are attracted by the idea of bigger projects – so whether it's something you're looking at ...
Oct. 3, 2017
ASK108: How do you price up a refurb? PLUS: Can I raise the market rent?
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Shane & Barry from Shropshire… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you price up a refurb? PLUS: Can I raise the market rent? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION T...
Sept. 28, 2017
TPP237: How to get your property offer accepted
This week we're exploring that critical preliminary step to buying any property: making an offer! Working out how much to offer is essential, but presenting your offer correctly makes a massive difference too. We explore: How...