Episodes
Oct. 20, 2015
ASK08: Where should I invest, North or South?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Kent asked: Where should I invest, North or South? It’s hard to get specific without knowing exactly what your situation is and what you want, but the fact is that that London is rather …
Oct. 15, 2015
TPP135: Lettings law you need to know
This week, nobody’s favourite topic: lettings law! It’s not thrill-a-minute stuff, but it’s important – a lot of changes came in on October 1st, and if you’re not aware of them it can land you with a fine or affect your abil…
Oct. 13, 2015
ASK07: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Richard from Edinburgh asked: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? Ultimately there’s no hard and fast answer, but your own personal comfort levels will be a good guide. Whil…
Oct. 8, 2015
TPP134: Never sell a property?
“Never sell a property” is the default advice that tends to get dished out to investors, and under many circumstances that makes sense…but it’s helpful to consider situations where selling might make sense. In this episode w…
Oct. 6, 2015
ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, James Scott asked: Is remortgaging always a good idea? It’s really important to make sure that you’re making money each month. If you borrow more money and consequently start making a loss, then y…
Oct. 1, 2015
TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started)
Tonight, 12 Property Hub Meetups are taking place all across the UK – so we thought we’d dedicate this episode to why you should be networking, and how to start. Networking isn’t always the easiest thing to do – actually, “n…
Sept. 29, 2015
ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it!
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jane Cooper asked: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! What should I do? Annoyingly, the answer is that you probably have to stick to your side of the bargain, even if your tenant isn’…
Sept. 24, 2015
TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one)
Property investing is a business just like any other, so why shouldn’t you build a team instead of trying to do it all yourself? Whether you’ve got a big portfolio to manage, or you’re struggling to get started because you’r…
Sept. 22, 2015
ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam Brown from London asked: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? Ultimately, it all comes down to your tolerance to risk. Both Robs do go for it, even though it’s a luxury – it should also be men…
Sept. 17, 2015
TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered
This week we’re exploding 5 of the most common myths you’ll hear if you spend any amount of time listening to the media (or “gurus”) when it comes to property. It’s not just an opportunity for us to get on our high horse and…
Sept. 15, 2015
ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graeham asked: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? A slightly tongue-in-cheek question, but an interesting one nonetheless. The answer is clearly no, but there is nuance to be considered: at o…
Sept. 10, 2015
TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses?
A different type of episode this week, as we flip on the microphone to record the type of business-related discussion that we typically have over coffee (or distract ourselves with when we’re meant to be working): is it adva…
Sept. 8, 2015
ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a Mystery Guest asked: What’s better: property or shares? There are lots of pros and cons either way! Property can be leveraged and normally offers higher returns, but some people do very on share…
Sept. 3, 2015
TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?)
Our first nationwide local meetups are TONIGHT – so to mark the occasion, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to questions you can ask other property investors you come across. (And if you haven’t booked your place on a me…
Sept. 1, 2015
ASK01: Should property investors use a limited company?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Niraj asked: Should property investors use a limited company? Never an easy decision! The answer touched on weighing up yield and capital growth, as well as the impact of tax on your final financi…
Aug. 27, 2015
TPP128: Introducing…Ask Rob & Rob!
A short podcast this week, in which we announce…that we’re going twice-weekly! Yes, that’s double as much property podcast goodness for the hard-to-beat price of “nothing at all”. If your’e a subscriber already, you don’t ne…
Aug. 20, 2015
TPP127: 5 negotiation techniques you can use to get a better deal
This week we’re sharing 5 of our favourite negotiation techniques…oh you’ve twisted our arm, we’ll make it 6…fine, we’ll throw in a big announcement and a Resource of the Week, can’t say fairer than that. Among other things,…
Aug. 13, 2015
TPP126: How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal
A sorry tale, a warning and a therapy session all rolled into one this week as we tell the story of how Rob B lost £40,000 on a single deal. We rub the salt ever deeper as we examine: How Rob found the deal in the first plac…
Aug. 6, 2015
TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio?
It’s a frequent debate, which has had fuel added to it by the recent Budget measures: should I shelter my property investments within a limited company? There are benefits in terms of inheritance tax and treatment of financi…
July 30, 2015
TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors
The Budget came as a bit of shock for property investors, but there’s no need to admit defeat! After explaining the changes last week, in this episode we’re sharing ideas for what to do about them. (If you haven’t listened t…
July 23, 2015
TPP123: Budget special: 6 ways property investors will be affected
We were anticipating a quiet few years for property investors with the Conservatives in power, but how wrong we were… The emergency Budget contained a lot that will directly affect investors – among the measures, an absolute…
July 16, 2015
TPP122: How to find a property sourcer
Investing in property is never going to happen unless you can find properties to buy in the first place. And rather than just buying whatever your local estate agent has in stock, you want to find the right property: a deal …
July 9, 2015
TPP121: Is the 18 Year Property Cycle a scam?
This 18 year property cycle we’ve been going on about for the last year…is it all just a scam? That’s what we’re asking this week, in response to a voicemail from a listener who expressed doubts about the veracity of the dat…
July 2, 2015
TPP120: How to build a property empire by recycling your deposit
We all have a finite amount of cash, and that puts a ceiling on the total size of your portfolio: when the money for deposits runs out, the only way to buy more is to hope the market rises so you can refinance. Unless, that …