Episodes
Jan. 7, 2016
TPP147: How to smash your 2016 goals
It’s the time of year when everyone sets goals – but will you be like most people and forget them by February, or be looking back next December with a sense of smug satisfaction about what you’ve achieved? This podcast could…
Jan. 5, 2016
ASK19: How would you invest £100,000?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris asked: How would you invest £100,000? A fun one this week! For a more straight down the line response, check out Ask Rob & Rob episode 13, but this time the question was answered from the pe…
Dec. 31, 2015
TPP146: 2015 in review, and what’s coming up…
It’s the time to reflect on the year that’s gone by, and plan for the year ahead – and that’s exactly what we’re doing in this week’s episode. We review what we’ve achieved, including the launches of: Our book, 100 Property …
Dec. 29, 2015
ASK18: Which mortgage should I choose?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Malcolm asked: Which mortgage should I choose? Never an easy decision! The answer touched upon the various ways in which limited companies affect the purchase of the property. It also talks about …
Dec. 24, 2015
TPP145: Happy Christmas!
This week…just a quick Christmas message, from Rob & Rob and a special guest (sort of). We talk about the importance of using this time of year to review your progress and do some planning for the year ahead…but it’s OK to t…
Dec. 22, 2015
ASK17: How do I get the best deal out of my tenancy renewal?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Brian asked: How do I get the best deal out of my tenancy renewal? The answer touched upon one area where you can work your letting agents down around the renewal period: renewal fees. Lettings ag…
Dec. 17, 2015
TPP144: Our top resources of 2015
It’s our annual “favourite resources” episode – full of books, podcasts and apps to entertain and educate. Here’s the full list… Books The Consolations of Philosophy – Alain de Botton The One Thing – Gary Keller Do No Harm –…
Dec. 15, 2015
ASK16: How do I pitch a deal?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Berkshire asked: How do I pitch a deal? The answer touched upon a number of ways to pitch, one being to approach the person you want to pitch without a specific deal in mind, and talk to…
Dec. 10, 2015
TPP143: Where to invest in 2016
If you’ve got some money to invest in 2016, where’s the best place to put it? That’s the question we attempt to answer in this week’s episode. Before getting to the specifics though, we needed to talk about the context – and…
Dec. 8, 2015
ASK15: Are lease options a good idea?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Roy Faulkner asked: Are lease options a good idea? A lease option, for those who don’t know, is where you agree with a vendor that you have the option to buy their house from them at some point in…
Dec. 3, 2015
TPP142: Property predictions for 2016 (and a look back at 2015)
It’s our annual opportunity to make ourselves look silly as we predict what’s in store for the property market in 2016 – and look back at our predictions from this time last year. Take a listen and find out: How last year’s …
Dec. 1, 2015
ASK14: Should I quit my job and go into property full-time?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy from Leeds asked: Should I quit my job and go into property full-time? Firstly you need to put a number on what you need to earn to justify leaving your job. It might not be as much as your c…
Nov. 30, 2015
Special episode: Autumn statement shocker!
It’s our first non-Thursday episode in the history of The Property Podcast…and it’s brought to you in association with George Osborne! In this special extra update we pick over the implications of the Autumn Statement, espec…
Nov. 26, 2015
TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent
It’s being debated endlessly in the media, at property networking events and all the most fashionable dinner parties – so we’re getting in on the action too. London property prices, it’s fair to say, are seriously high – so …
Nov. 24, 2015
ASK13: What would you do with £80,000?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alice asked: What would you do with £80,000? A particularly fun question this week. The answer touched upon the importance of etiquette, thoughts of going straight to the travel agents, but then m…
Nov. 19, 2015
TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent
In the summer of 2014, we started a letting agency called Yellow Lettings. Today, we’re sharing the lessons we’ve learnt from the process so far. In this wide-ranging discussion we talk about what’s happened, what we’ve lear…
Nov. 18, 2015
ASK12: How do I avoid getting ripped off by a builder?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike asked: How do I avoid getting ripped off by a builder? The answer talks about using a formal contract to get things locked in early (example below), or at the very least clearly specify every…
Nov. 12, 2015
TPP139: How to get your property let fast!
However tasty the yield of the property you just bought, it’s all just a notional row on your spreadsheet until a tenant is in and paying the rent. So how do you achieve that…fast? In this week we break it down to the three …
Nov. 10, 2015
ASK11: What’s the best company tax strategy?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ravi from Leicester asked: What's the best company tax strategy? Always a tough question to answer, as accountants themselves don't always agree on the best course of action. If you don't have a p…
Nov. 5, 2015
TPP138: How to talk to your partner about property investment
If you’re listening to this podcast, you must be at least somewhat excited about property investment. But does your partner feel the same way? It’s an important question, because investing in property is a big financial deci…
Nov. 4, 2015
ASK10: What questions should I ask at a property viewing?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris from Liverpool asked: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? Not an easy question to answer, but there are a few things to always think about, regardless of the property in quest…
Oct. 29, 2015
TPP137: How much money do you need to invest in property?
So, how much money do you need to start investing in property? The answer is “very little”, but the options you can pursue with little money come with serious caveats. There are definite thresholds where different (and often…
Oct. 27, 2015
ASK09: Can I submit my own property tax return?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim from Shrewsbury asked: Can I submit my own property tax return? The answer talked about the importance of signing up to file your own tax return, and also the ease of doing the paperwork yours…
Oct. 22, 2015
TPP136: How to get s*** done
When we meet people and tell them about the podcast, the Hub, the magazine, the meetups, the other businesses we run…they often ask, “How do you get so many things done?” This week, we tell you exactly how. There are probabl…