Episodes

ASK ROB & ROB EPISODE 60
Oct. 18, 2016

ASK ROB & ROB EPISODE 60

Ahmed & Drew - My tenant has left me, what should I do? PLUS: Using crowdfunding to buy property... Hear what Rob & Rob have to say in this weeks episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TPP187: A busy week in property!
Oct. 13, 2016

TPP187: A busy week in property!

We need another 1.8 million rental properties , says RICS Landlords have lost their legal challenge over the Finance Bill Perhaps as a result of the same changes, 63% of new mortgage applications are for limited companies And...
ASK59: How much of my net worth should be in property?
Oct. 11, 2016

ASK59: How much of my net worth should be in property?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bjorn... Asks Rob & Rob – How much of my net worth should be in property? The Rob's are possibly not unbiased on this frequently asked question, but they do try to give a balanced take on the well...
TPP186: Property investment around the world
Oct. 6, 2016

TPP186: Property investment around the world

Grab your passport and join us as we head off around the world of property investment, investigating whether you should be hopping on a plane instead of into a car to research your next acquisition. We look into: The reasons ...
ASK58: Never sell a property?
Oct. 4, 2016

ASK58: Never sell a property?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike... Asks Rob & Rob – Should I never sell a property? Rob D admits this is something you hear a LOT from everyone, including from The Robs. However he also says that his thinking has changed a ...
TPP185: Setting up your personal finances - with Pete Matthew
Sept. 29, 2016

TPP185: Setting up your personal finances - with Pete Matthew

This week we're lucky enough to be joined by Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money podcast, who talks us through how to set up your personal finances for property investment. Having Pete on the show allowed us to cover some ...
ASK57: What about refinancing?
Sept. 27, 2016

ASK57: What about refinancing?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike... Asks Rob & Rob – When it comes to refinancing, should I consider a longer term deal to avoid fees? Rob D & B agree that this is all about the numbers, but it can be tricky to work out. Get...
TPP184: How to prepare your property to let
Sept. 22, 2016

TPP184: How to prepare your property to let

Last week we talked about the whole property buying process, all the way up to completion. This week, we're looking at the easy-to-overlook steps you need to take in order to prepare your property to let. They include: Decidi...
ASK56: What checks should you make when buying remotely?
Sept. 20, 2016

ASK56: What checks should you make when buying remotely?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy... Asks Rob & Rob – What checks should you make when buying remotely? This is somewhat of a specialist subject for The Robs, as they both invest this way, and run companies which help people t...
TPP183: The buying process - Every step mapped out and what you can do to improve it
Sept. 15, 2016

TPP183: The buying process - Every step mapped out and what you can do to improve it

Getting an offer accepted on a property is always a great moment – but this week we see that rather than being the finish line, it's actually just the firing of the starter's pistol. The process of doing the legals and gettin...
AK ROB & ROB EPISODE 55: I am in debt, how can I get on the ladder quicker?
Sept. 13, 2016

AK ROB & ROB EPISODE 55: I am in debt, how can I get on the ladder quicker?

Rob B issues a note of caution - beware those who tell you there is a way to do this that means you pay a little more now to get started as an investor. The truth is there is no real shortcut, and you probably should pay your...
TPP182: Is property really better than a pension?
Sept. 8, 2016

TPP182: Is property really better than a pension?

It's no surprise that we're big believers in the long-term power of property...but we were surprised when the Bank of England's Chief Economist said he'd back property over a pension too. So in this week's episode we ask if p...
ASK54: Do you have a target net yield and have you invested in a property that falls below this?
Sept. 6, 2016

ASK54: Do you have a target net yield and have you invested in a property that falls below this?

This is a commonly asked question - basically 'how good is good enough'. The answer is different for everyone as Rob D points out, as everyone has a different approach and attitude to risk. Rob D does say that neither himself...
TPP181: Is UK property unaffordable?
Sept. 1, 2016

TPP181: Is UK property unaffordable?

Depending on who you listen to, it's either the perfect time to invest in property or it's horrendously overvalued and ripe for a crash. This week, we look at the data behind the claims that UK property is unaffordable – and ...
ASK53: What is the snowball effect?
Aug. 30, 2016

ASK53: What is the snowball effect?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Charles... Asks Rob & Rob – What is the snowball effect? Rob B says that from a capital growth point of view, if you see your portfolio at the top of the hill, as the hill drops down that represent...
TPP180: How to buy an HMO
Aug. 25, 2016

TPP180: How to buy an HMO

More than any other type of property investment, the success of an HMO hinges on buying and setting it up right in the first place. We've talked recently about managing an HMO once it's up and running, but this week it's all ...
ASK52: Is it a good idea to buy in multiple different areas?
Aug. 23, 2016

ASK52: Is it a good idea to buy in multiple different areas?

Rob B starts by reminding you that what may be right for one person, won't necessarily be right for another. There will be pros and cons to each approach and there's no absolutely 'right' answer for everyone. However, whilst ...
TPP179: What is quantitive easing (QE) and how does it affect property?
Aug. 18, 2016

TPP179: What is quantitive easing (QE) and how does it affect property?

Quantitative Easing: hard to understand, even harder to say...and about to have a serious impact on your property investing plans. In this week's episode we explain what QE is, what effects it has, and how you can position yo...
ASK51: What's the catch with student pods?
Aug. 16, 2016

ASK51: What's the catch with student pods?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam... Asks Rob & Rob – What's the catch with student pods? Rob D starts by agreeing that the propositions offered can look attractive and if all pans out as promised then they do indeed sound grea...
TPP178: Finance for limited companies - what you need to know?
Aug. 11, 2016

TPP178: Finance for limited companies - what you need to know?

Buying property within a limited company is becoming increasingly popular – but when it comes to obtaining mortgages for companies, there are some extra considerations you need to know about. This week, with the help of our f...
ASK50: Where are we in the 18 year property cycle?
Aug. 9, 2016

ASK50: Where are we in the 18 year property cycle?

On this weeks podcast, Jack asks a cracker of a question - where are we in the 18 year property cycle. Given that this is one of Rob & Rob's favourite topics to talk about, they didn't need a lot of convincing to answer this ...
TPP177: Are you the right type of person to invest in property?
Aug. 2, 2016

TPP177: Are you the right type of person to invest in property?

In the course of getting to know hundreds of investors, we've come across a whole cast of characters who probably shouldn't be investing in property at all – including Stressful Susan, Dithering Derek and Gung-Ho Grace. Will ...
ASK 49: Are the government trying to force us out?
Aug. 2, 2016

ASK 49: Are the government trying to force us out?

This week, the brilliantly named Rob, asks a question regarding the build to rent scheme, and how this may impact upon the existing PRS. Asking is this a ploy by The Government to eradicate small time BTL Landlords. Rob D beg...
TPP176: How to hire for your property team
July 28, 2016

TPP176: How to hire for your property team

This week we're talking about how to hire for your property team – whether it's a property manager, an assistant, a bookkeeper, or just about any other role you can think of. We've talked about the benefits of hiring many tim...