Episodes
Sept. 13, 2016
AK ROB & ROB EPISODE 55: I am in debt, how can I get on the ladder quicker?
Rob B issues a note of caution - beware those who tell you there is a way to do this that means you pay a little more now to get started as an investor. The truth is there is no real shortcut, and you probably should pay you…
Sept. 8, 2016
TPP182: Is property really better than a pension?
It's no surprise that we're big believers in the long-term power of property...but we were surprised when the Bank of England's Chief Economist said he'd back property over a pension too. So in this week's episode we ask if …
Sept. 6, 2016
ASK54: Do you have a target net yield and have you invested in a property that falls below this?
This is a commonly asked question - basically 'how good is good enough'. The answer is different for everyone as Rob D points out, as everyone has a different approach and attitude to risk. Rob D does say that neither himsel…
Sept. 1, 2016
TPP181: Is UK property unaffordable?
Depending on who you listen to, it's either the perfect time to invest in property or it's horrendously overvalued and ripe for a crash. This week, we look at the data behind the claims that UK property is unaffordable – and…
Aug. 30, 2016
ASK53: What is the snowball effect?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Charles... Asks Rob & Rob – What is the snowball effect? Rob B says that from a capital growth point of view, if you see your portfolio at the top of the hill, as the hill drops down that represen…
Aug. 25, 2016
TPP180: How to buy an HMO
More than any other type of property investment, the success of an HMO hinges on buying and setting it up right in the first place. We've talked recently about managing an HMO once it's up and running, but this week it's all…
Aug. 23, 2016
ASK52: Is it a good idea to buy in multiple different areas?
Rob B starts by reminding you that what may be right for one person, won't necessarily be right for another. There will be pros and cons to each approach and there's no absolutely 'right' answer for everyone. However, whilst…
Aug. 18, 2016
TPP179: What is quantitive easing (QE) and how does it affect property?
Quantitative Easing: hard to understand, even harder to say...and about to have a serious impact on your property investing plans. In this week's episode we explain what QE is, what effects it has, and how you can position y…
Aug. 16, 2016
ASK51: What's the catch with student pods?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam... Asks Rob & Rob – What's the catch with student pods? Rob D starts by agreeing that the propositions offered can look attractive and if all pans out as promised then they do indeed sound gre…
Aug. 11, 2016
TPP178: Finance for limited companies - what you need to know?
Buying property within a limited company is becoming increasingly popular – but when it comes to obtaining mortgages for companies, there are some extra considerations you need to know about. This week, with the help of our …
Aug. 9, 2016
ASK50: Where are we in the 18 year property cycle?
On this weeks podcast, Jack asks a cracker of a question - where are we in the 18 year property cycle. Given that this is one of Rob & Rob's favourite topics to talk about, they didn't need a lot of convincing to answer this…
Aug. 2, 2016
TPP177: Are you the right type of person to invest in property?
In the course of getting to know hundreds of investors, we've come across a whole cast of characters who probably shouldn't be investing in property at all – including Stressful Susan, Dithering Derek and Gung-Ho Grace. Will…
Aug. 2, 2016
ASK 49: Are the government trying to force us out?
This week, the brilliantly named Rob, asks a question regarding the build to rent scheme, and how this may impact upon the existing PRS. Asking is this a ploy by The Government to eradicate small time BTL Landlords. Rob D be…
July 28, 2016
TPP176: How to hire for your property team
This week we're talking about how to hire for your property team – whether it's a property manager, an assistant, a bookkeeper, or just about any other role you can think of. We've talked about the benefits of hiring many ti…
July 26, 2016
ASK48: Should I pay more for a company mortgage?
In this week's episode, Rob & Rob talk about getting a mortgage when you're not yet a property owner. Rob B says that there are a lot of mortgage lenders out there, but as a non home owner, and not yet a property investor, t…
July 21, 2016
TPP175: Alternative ways to finance a property investment
This week it's all about the money, as we explore alternative ways to raise funds for your property investments. We explore the pros and cons of using: Credit cards (!) Bridging finance Private finance Joint ventures Second …
July 19, 2016
ASK47: Should I buy my own home or invest in property?
In this week's episode, Rob & Rob discuss the pros and cons of buying a home or an investment property. Tony has been living overseas and is looking to return to the UK with his young family - he doesn't have enough to buy i…
July 14, 2016
TPP174: What to do when your tenant is in arrears
You buy your property, you put a tenant in and take their first month's rent, you check your bank account a month later and...nothing. Your tenant has fallen into arrears...and how you handle it could make the difference bet…
July 12, 2016
ASK 46: How do I raise the funds to flip?
Brian from Birmingham and his partner are eager to invest and have saved up to buy their first property, but will need some more capital in order to complete their first flip. Rob & Rob give their tips on gaining finance in …
July 7, 2016
TPP173 Brexit: What next and what can we learn?
So, Brexit happened...now what? That's the question we attempt to answer in this week's episode. What happens next in general, what happens next for the property market in particular...and perhaps more importantly, what gene…
June 30, 2016
TPP172: What do Rob & Rob do?
Rob & Rob own multiple property businesses as well as their own portfolios...but what do they actually do every day? That's what we attempt to answer in this episode, as a means of both showing what a full-time career in pro…
June 29, 2016
TPP: Brexit Special
In this special episode, Rob & Rob give their immediate reactions to what Brexit means for property investors. We'll be returning to the topic again in more detail next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
June 28, 2016
ASK45: Should I buy a property with a short lease?
In this episode, Rob and Rob give pointers on how to establish the value of the house with the current lease, the importance of working with a specialist and also having a process in place to make it an effective strategy fo…
June 23, 2016
TPP171: Serviced apartments: the next big thing?
This week we’re talking about one of the hottest topics in property investment: serviced apartments. Setting up a property as a serviced apartment can allow investors to achieve levels of return normally associated with high…