Episodes

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 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. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit ...

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 recent base rate rise has been so far, and what’s likely to happen in the future How lenders are applying the recent "portfolio landlord" requirements How the increased regulation around affordability has affected the market What’s happening with Limited Company mortgages r...

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 tax implication of repayment mortgages? 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...

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 dangers too, and plenty of unwary investors have ended up with a problem property...or no property at all! To make sure you're protected, Rob B runs us through the checks he makes at RMP Property when assessing a deal. There's a lot to it, so have your notepad at the ready... R...

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 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 in...

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 happened with the availability of credit How to take advantage of the next upswing… …And how to position yourself to profit from the crash And most importantly, what you can expect to be on TV over the next 10 years! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK If you’re a fan of power naps, c...

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 tenancies"? 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...

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 pieces of terminology that get thrown around in property investing circles – and if you’re new to it, it can be intimidating to ask what on earth everyone is talking about. This week (a mere 240 episodes too late) we’re bringing you up to speed. (And if you consider yoursel...

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 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...

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 investment case, and things to look out for. We introduce you to and compare: Liverpool Manchester Sheffield Leeds and West Yorkshire The North East And importantly, if you've had your head turned by somewhere far from home, we wrap it all up with some tips for staying ...

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? 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 compu...

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 people through the door. (A good companion to this episode is Episode 231 on how to find tenants, so you can get those viewings set up first.) We also look over the Labour and Conservative housing policies that have emerged from the party conferences in recent weeks. What are ...

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 up a lease extension? 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 re...

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 now or aspire to do in the future, this jam-packed episode is a must-listen. It's a process that Rob B has been through recently, so while it's still fresh in his mind we talk about: Different ways to find land (this isn't a job for Rightmove!) What to consider when it co...

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 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. NEED MOR...

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 to build a relationship before making any kind of offer Whether to offer in writing or over the phone If you should start with your maximum bid, or go in lower If it's a good idea to explain why your offer is lower than they'd like What to say and do to put your offer...

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, a listener & Tom from Cambridge… ...asks Rob & Rob... What drives house prices? PLUS: When's the right time to start looking for investments? 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 c...

Listener deals are back! In one of our favourite and most popular types of episode, this week we run a live analysis of investment opportunities submitted by listeners. Listen in as we assess the prospects of: A swanky semi with value-adding potential in Kingston-upon-Thames – but do the numbers stack up? A potential flip in south Wales that’s mysteriously stuck on the market A solid buy-to-let investment that stands to benefit from HS2 – but is it overpriced? If you enjoy this episode, you...

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony and Tom from Auckland… ...asks Rob & Rob... What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat? 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 spend far, far too long looking at Rightmove and Zoopla – so to make ourselves better about how we use our time, we thought we'd make an episode out of it! They're both phenomenal tools for desktop research, so it's well worth learning how to use them to their full potential. The tips we share in this episode include: Creating custom maps Finding auction properties as soon as they go live Searching for specific keywords Comparing the performance of local agents Find out a property's pri...

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Ash from Yorkshire… ...asks Rob & Rob... Should I invest in a house or flat? PLUS Where to invest in Manchester? 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. NEED MORE A...

Capital growth is great, but sometimes what you want it lots of cash in the bank right now. If the yields available on single lets just aren't doing it for you, we've got four alternatives: HMOs Holiday lets Small developments Cheapo houses All of them have the potential to double your yield, but of course they all come with downsides too . We discuss how to choose which (if any) is the right option for you – as well as picking the one we would go for. Resource of the week Rob D's life ha...

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam and Chris… ...ask Rob & Rob... Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV? 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. NEED MORE ANSWERS? ...

Investing through a limited company has become exponentially more popular over the last couple of years – but there are aspects of limited company investment that you’re normally not told. In this episode we bring together our own experiences and observations to shed some light on: The higher costs associated with limited company lending The time you can expect an application to take (and some corrective action that might be needed) The extra steps you’ll need to take, compared with individu...