Episodes
March 31, 2016
TPP159: Can you invest in property from a distance?
You might be an expat, you might want to invest in another part of the country, or you might just like to travel a lot. So, can you do that without your property portfolio falling apart? Well, yes: whether you’re lounging by…
March 29, 2016
ASK32: How do I find the right area for flipping?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Rob asked: How do I find the right area for flipping? Buying to flip is a very different beast from BTL, and you need some very different criteria when selecting, even though there’s always crosso…
March 24, 2016
TPP158: 5 things we did to become better property investors
We never claim to be the greatest investors in the world, but one thing's for sure – we're a lot better than we used to be. This week we share five specific things we've done that have helped us to get better results. See om…
March 22, 2016
ASK31: Do I need to set up a new limited company?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj asked: Do I need to set up a new limited company? (And can I use it to avoid paying stamp duty)? Firstly: yes. You do need to start a new limited company from scratch. Brand new company to buy…
March 18, 2016
TPP157: How to handle a nightmare tenant
Last week we talked about how to manage a property yourself, and the week before that we covered how to let a property yourself. If you do all of that properly, most of the time you should find that your properties run smoot…
March 15, 2016
ASK29: Should I invest in the UK or abroad?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mark asked: Should I invest in the UK or abroad? Never an easy decision! The answer hinges – as it often does – on the the property strategy that you particularly wish to pursue. If you’re looking…
March 10, 2016
TPP156: How to manage a property yourself
Last week we talked about letting a property yourself – and having done that, you’ll need to manage it effectively too. In this episode, we share the management insights we’ve gained from two years of running a letting agenc…
March 8, 2016
ASK28: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jacob asked: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? With an interest-only mortgage, your debt is never paid down, so what do you do? The answer talks about inflation, and how it can reduce th…
March 3, 2016
TPP155: How to let a property yourself
This week we’re kicking off a trilogy of episodes about the nitty gritty of lettings. In future weeks we’ll be talking about how to manage a property and how to handle nightmare tenants – but first, the basics: how do you le…
March 1, 2016
ASK27: Can I invest in property with no money?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Teetee asked: Can I invest in property with no money? Potentially! The answer talked about how most people aren’t just going to give you money, but there are plenty of people out there who want to…
Feb. 25, 2016
TPP154: Is property investment still a good idea?
Is property investment still a good idea? It’s a question that hasn’t come up much over the last couple of years – but the recent changes mean we’re hearing it ever more frequently. In this episode we address the main concer…
Feb. 23, 2016
ASK26: Are one bed flats a bad investment?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Matt asked: Are one bed flats a bad investment? The answer this week is a little more clear-cut, as it’s a simple one: no. One bed flats are a strong investment, because they rent well and they se…
Feb. 18, 2016
TPP153: You need to understand the pension crisis!
This week we’re in doom and gloom mode once again! Last week it was risks, the previous week it was mistakes…and now we’re tackling the bright’n’breezy topic of being broke in retirement. Yes, the pension crisis is real – mo…
Feb. 16, 2016
ASK25: I need help with floorplans!
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: I need help with floorplans! The question asks about making the most of the space in a property via floorplans. The answer touches upon the use of software as the next step from doing fl…
Feb. 11, 2016
TPP152: The risks in property investment (and how to reduce them)
Any investment has risks attached. It’s important not to rush into a situation that’s more risky than you can afford to stomach…but you also don’t want to let fear of risk put you off from doing anything. So this week, we’re…
Feb. 9, 2016
ASK24: Is this a good strategy for a newbie?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, John asked: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? This question is specifically about delayed completion – where you pay a certain amount up front, (generally 10%, but this is negotiable) and cove…
Feb. 4, 2016
TPP151: When property goes bad! (Our mistakes in property)
If you’re involved in property for any length of time, things will go wrong – and as positive as we are about property, we’ve both made mistakes and had bad experiences. As we spend a lot of time talking about the advantages…
Feb. 2, 2016
ASK23: What are the pros and cons of new builds?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Dwayne asked: What are the pros and cons of new builds? An age-old debate! The answer touched upon both sides, and of course it will depend on the investment strategy in question. New builds come …
Jan. 28, 2016
TPP150: How to create a property strategy, part 3
It’s the final part of our series on creating a property strategy – in which we cover the final decisions that need to be made, and look at translating the plan into action. We cover: Deciding where to buy Deciding what to b…
Jan. 26, 2016
ASK22: How should I structure my new property company?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mr. Has asked: How should I structure my new property company? The answer started with a big caveat, that The Robs aren’t experts in this field, and their suggestions should be accompanied by rese…
Jan. 21, 2016
TPP149: How to create a property strategy, part 2
This week it’s the second part of our strategy series – and we’re diving into the pros and cons of five different investment strategies. We talk about buy-refurb-refinance, buy-to-sell, HMOs, and two different flavours of bu…
Jan. 19, 2016
ASK21: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy asked: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie? The answer has a whole bunch of podcast recommendations, from business podcasts to entertainment ones, not to mention mainstay po…
Jan. 14, 2016
TPP148: How to create a property strategy, Part 1
Last week we talked about setting goals. Having decided on those goals, the next step is formulating a strategy that allows you to hit them – and that’s what we’re going to help you do over the next few years. In this first …
Jan. 12, 2016
ASK 20: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a nameless caller asked: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes? The answer deals with what the changes are are (despite the obfuscation going on), what the petition going…