Episodes

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 most requested episodes we’ve ever had - a year by year break down of the 18 year property cycle. We’ll discuss how it aligns with what Ray Dalio talks about, we’ll take a look back on what’s happened in recent years and we’ll peer into the future to try to see where we are h...

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 what?... 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...

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 works better than Ray Dalio. Among numerous other things, Ray is a billionaire investor, hedge fund manager and philanthropist. He’s also the creator of the absolutely brilliant and essential video “How The Economic Machine Works” (it’s also really worthwhile checking out Ray’...

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 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...

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 last 5 years, we have discuss what’s changed and we help you decide what to do next. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s a great week for news, for 2 reasons. First, it means one of our predictions has come to pass. And secondly and more importantly, it’s great news for anyone wanting to ...

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 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...

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 flash back to episode 1 - you have been warned. NEWS THIS WEEK Surprisingly the government are in the news again this week. They’ve just announced a load of reforms. We have a look at what’s actually been unveiled. You can find out more here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE F...

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?... 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...

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 Rob B personally lost money on a deal, despite his knowledge of the sector. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really impor...

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 & 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....

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 their successes. In this episode, we asked each of them one follow up question. “What’s the one thing you wish you knew at the beginning of your journey?” JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with us - Join the conversation in the forum. NEWS THIS WEEK ...

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 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 information.

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 faced and what successes they’ve had. We absolutely loved hearing their stories and we hope that it’ll not only motivate and and inspire you, but will show you that you are not alone on your own journey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Share your stories with u...

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! 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/lis...

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, finance and much more. This week however, we wanted to hear from you. We’ve been in touch with some Hubbers and we’re going to hear their stories about their own property journeys. We’ll find out where they’re at, what challenges they’ve faced and what successes they’ve had. ...

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 & 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...

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 order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK. If you’d like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year P...

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 years. We’re also going to drop a bonus episode in the feed tomorrow: Episode 224 - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices. This episode from the archives marries into today’s episode so well, that it’ll really help give you a full understanding of the cycles ...

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? 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...

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 did - 4 years ago! We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own. The lessons were: Your time has a value (Episode 63) Don’t borrow money to buy a liability or a depreciatin...

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 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...

There are so many property courses out there it can be just as overwhelming as property investing itself. This week, we’re going to let you know what you should be looking for and what to avoid - cue Jaws theme music. The honest answer is we can't, because we haven't been on many – but we've heard enough stories from members of The Property Hub community to know how to identify the right property course, and which flashing red warning lights you should look out for! One thing we strongly recom...

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... What's a realistic yield for today's investor? PLUS: Would you buy a house with bitcoin? 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...

The gloves are off this week. It’s Buy vs Rent. Rob vs Rob. Everyday we get asked is it better to buy or rent? Is it better to pay off your mortgage or invest your money? We’re going to break it down for you this week, so you can find out what will help you achieve your goals sooner. NEWS THIS WEEK There’s a lot of chatter about the Energy Performance Certificates coming in soon. We take a look at what it’s going to mean for you. Electrical Safety Certificates are becoming mandatory soon to...