Episodes

ASK 64: Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years?
Nov. 15, 2016

ASK 64: Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bryan & Louise... Ask Rob & Rob – Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TPP191: How to run a successful letting agency
Nov. 10, 2016

TPP191: How to run a successful letting agency

This week we're talking about how to run a successful letting agency. It's something many landlords with growing portfolios think about doing, and also a potential way to get into the property industry by starting your own bu...
ASK63: How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property?
Nov. 8, 2016

ASK63: How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mick & Dave... Ask Rob & Rob – How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TPP190 Winning Mindset
Nov. 3, 2016

TPP190 Winning Mindset

If you're a Property Podcast listener you're already a winner, but in this episode we discuss how to cultivate a winning mindset to push yourself to even greater levels of success. In property as with anything else, what sepa...
ASK62: Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places?
Nov. 1, 2016

ASK62: Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nadia & Tony... Ask Rob & Rob – Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places? Another two answers from The Robs this week, and another two informative answers! ASK YOUR OW...
TPP189: Alternative ways to invest in property
Oct. 27, 2016

TPP189: Alternative ways to invest in property

This week our friend Pete Matthew is back, guiding us through alternative ways to get exposure to property – without owning it directly. We discuss different types of "collective investment" vehicles (such as REITs, OIECs and...
ASK61: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: How should I approach estate agents?
Oct. 25, 2016

ASK61: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: How should I approach estate agents?

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Simon... Asks Rob & Rob – Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Joceline asks how should I approach estate agents? Another two answers from The Robs this week, and these would definitely feature in a...
TPP188: The Ultimate Property Resource
Oct. 20, 2016

TPP188: The Ultimate Property Resource

This week's episode is just a quick update, but wow are we excited: The Property Hub website has been completely re-built! In this short episode we explain: Why it was high time for an overhaul Improvements we've made to crea...
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 ...