Episodes

TPP216: Alternative investments
May 4, 2017

TPP216: Alternative investments

First of all we celebrate the huge success of Rob D's book launch last week Thank you to everyone who supported the book so brilliantly, it is hugely appreciated! Keep spreading the word to anyone you think will find it usefu...
ASK87: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term?
May 2, 2017

ASK87: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term? ...
TPP215: How to be a landlord
April 27, 2017

TPP215: How to be a landlord

We're very excited to announce that Rob D's new book came out yesterday and we may be biased, but we think it is his best yet. In this week's special episode of The Property Podcast, we are going to discuss 'How to be a landl...
ASK86: One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months
April 25, 2017

ASK86: One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Rob (yes, another one) and Daniel... ...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months The Robs giv...
TPP214: How to create the perfect rental property
April 20, 2017

TPP214: How to create the perfect rental property

What makes the perfect rental property? This week The Robs give their tips on what to do and what to avoid, in order to create the ideal rental property for both you and your tenants. What is more trouble than it's worth? Wha...
ASK85: What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge mortgage to borrow more?
April 18, 2017

ASK85: What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge mortgage to borrow more?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge...
TPP213: Everything you need to know about leaseholds
April 13, 2017

TPP213: Everything you need to know about leaseholds

Last week it was Scotland v England (or Rob D v Rob B) at the Meetups as Rob D ventured to Edinburgh to our brilliant Meetup there, led by Karen & Bill. Rob B took over the helm at the King's Cross Meetup and both locations w...
How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes?
April 11, 2017

How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Abdul & Ivan... ...ask Rob & Rob...How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes? The Rob...
TPP212: How worried should you be about interest rates?
April 6, 2017

TPP212: How worried should you be about interest rates?

Alastair prompted this week's podcast topic, and it's a very important one! But what's been happening with The Robs this week? Rob D is putting the finishing touches to his new book which will be out on April 26th, we're all ...
ASK83: Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors?
April 4, 2017

ASK83: Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors? The Robs gi...
TPP211: Should you invest in new builds?
March 30, 2017

TPP211: Should you invest in new builds?

Some people think that Rob D isn’t a new builds kinda guy, this isn’t true. New builds are great for hands off investors, but you need to be aware of key points to be successful. Why you would in invest All new appliances and...
ASK82: What effect will the government white paper have on house prices? PLUS: How do you pay off an interest-only mortgage?
March 28, 2017

ASK82: What effect will the government white paper have on house prices? PLUS: How do you pay off an interest-only mortgage?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Drew & Matt who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What effect will the government white paper have on house prices? PLUS...
TPP210: Property investment in Scotland: how and where to buy
March 23, 2017

TPP210: Property investment in Scotland: how and where to buy

A long overdue podcast focussing on buying in Scotland. What to be aware of when you buy in Scotland, and of course, we will be discussing where to buy. Check the Home Report. The Home Report is a document that exists in Scot...
ASK81: What are the tax implications of remortgaging? PLUS: Where in the cycle are we?
March 21, 2017

ASK81: What are the tax implications of remortgaging? PLUS: Where in the cycle are we?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Lance & Edward who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What are the tax implications of remortgaging? PLUS: Where in the c...
TPP209 What does the Spring 2017 budget mean for property investors
March 16, 2017

TPP209 What does the Spring 2017 budget mean for property investors

The teams at RMP and Yellow have both grown in this past week. RMP have said hello to Julia and Christa, and Yellow have welcomed Donna and Nicole. So that's been a pretty busy week for us all round really! We've also been cr...
ASK80: Can a Shared Ownership property be a buy-to-let? PLUS: My buyer pulled out!
March 14, 2017

ASK80: Can a Shared Ownership property be a buy-to-let? PLUS: My buyer pulled out!

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Trevor & Andy who... ...ask Rob & Rob...Can a Shared Ownership property be a buy-to-let? PLUS: My buyer pull...
TPP208: How would we invest in property if we started again
March 9, 2017

TPP208: How would we invest in property if we started again

This week The Robs jump in their time machine and look at what they would do if they could start investing all over again. Listen to the podcast in full to find out how both of The Robs started out, and what they would have d...
ASK79: What's the best way to forecast maintenance? PLUS: How to protect your credit file when moving home
March 7, 2017

ASK79: What's the best way to forecast maintenance? PLUS: How to protect your credit file when moving home

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Iain & (another) Rob who... ...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to forecast maintenance? PLUS: How to pro...
TPP207: Non-property books you should read to become a better investor
March 2, 2017

TPP207: Non-property books you should read to become a better investor

A total geek-out for The Robs this week as they're both bookworms. This week they take a look at non-property books which can make you a better investor, and this is well worth checking out. Rob B gives us a brief teaser of h...
ASK78: Two questions about funding deposits
Feb. 28, 2017

ASK78: Two questions about funding deposits

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from Lisa and James who... ...ask Rob & Rob... Two questions about funding deposits. The Robs give their take on ...
TPP206: How systems will change your life
Feb. 23, 2017

TPP206: How systems will change your life

We love a system here at The Property Hub, and this week Rob & Rob discuss the advantages of setting up basic processes (and in some cases more detailed processes). Rob and Rob discuss why systems are not boring - honestly, s...
ASK77: What if interest rates spike? PLUS: Is there a case for investing in retirement homes?
Feb. 21, 2017

ASK77: What if interest rates spike? PLUS: Is there a case for investing in retirement homes?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from two listeners who... ...ask Rob & Rob... What if interest rates spike? PLUS: Is there a case for investing i...
TPP205: What does the Housing White Paper mean for landlords
Feb. 16, 2017

TPP205: What does the Housing White Paper mean for landlords

The much anticipated white paper has landed and it seems clear that the government are keen to bring institutional investment to the rental market. Is this anything to worry about? Not necessarily and it should clamp down on ...
ASK76: Can I make a quick profit by flipping at auction? PLUS: Will I get a good deal from a developer by buying in bulk?
Feb. 14, 2017

ASK76: Can I make a quick profit by flipping at auction? PLUS: Will I get a good deal from a developer by buying in bulk?

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week's questions come from two listeners who... ...ask Rob & Rob... Can I make a quick profit by flipping at auction? PLUS: Will I get ...