Episodes
May 3, 2016
ASK36: Is there a “local” property cycle?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, an anonymous caller asked: Is there a “local” property cycle? Obviously all parts of the UK are moved by the same macro factors like interest rates and lending, so you’re not going to have anywhere...
April 28, 2016
TPP163: Live from the Property Investor Show!
This week…we’re LIVE! This episode was recorded in front of 150 people at the Property Investor Show…and just to add a little extra pressure, we thought it’d be a good idea to take spontaneous questions from the audience! Que...
April 26, 2016
ASK37: Should I pay down my mortgage?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nik asked: Should I pay down my mortgage? Interest-only mortgages allow you to save up some of the cash flow, and that’s great, because it gives you options. You could buy another property, or you ...
April 21, 2016
TPP162: 7 questions to ask yourself before buying your next property
This week we’re talking about 7 questions to ask yourself before buying your next property – whether that property is your first or your umpteenth. The questions are: What are your criteria? Will it be bought within a company...
April 19, 2016
ASK35: What’s the best way to find a property mentor?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris asked: What’s the best way to find a property mentor? The answer touched upon trying the informal approach. It discussed going to fun, relaxed events – like The Property Hub Meetups – and fin...
April 14, 2016
TPP161: How we get so much done (and you can too)
Podcasts, books, magazines, an events network, a lettings business…for all our faults, we at least manage to get a fair bit done. We often get asked how we do it. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t “because we’re amazing”. In fa...
April 12, 2016
ASK34: How do I find motivated sellers and BMV deals?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mark Morris asked: How do I find motivated sellers and BMV deals? An important issue! As with many things in property, the right answer for you will come down to what’s important for you. Direct ma...
April 7, 2016
TPP160: Should you become a full-time property investor?
This week we’re discussing one of the most common ambitions of property investors: quitting their job and being full-time in property. It’s something a lot of people want to do…but what is the reality like? We talk about: The...
April 5, 2016
ASK33: What advice do you have for a new graduate?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Connor asked: What advice do you have for a new graduate? There’s a big answer to this one: education. Educating yourself makes things less daunting, reduces fear, saves you from making more mistak...
March 31, 2016
TPP159: Can you invest in property from a distance?
You might be an expat, you might want to invest in another part of the country, or you might just like to travel a lot. So, can you do that without your property portfolio falling apart? Well, yes: whether you’re lounging by ...
March 29, 2016
ASK32: How do I find the right area for flipping?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Rob asked: How do I find the right area for flipping? Buying to flip is a very different beast from BTL, and you need some very different criteria when selecting, even though there’s always crossov...
March 24, 2016
TPP158: 5 things we did to become better property investors
We never claim to be the greatest investors in the world, but one thing's for sure – we're a lot better than we used to be. This week we share five specific things we've done that have helped us to get better results. See omn...
March 22, 2016
ASK31: Do I need to set up a new limited company?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj asked: Do I need to set up a new limited company? (And can I use it to avoid paying stamp duty)? Firstly: yes. You do need to start a new limited company from scratch. Brand new company to buy ...
March 18, 2016
TPP157: How to handle a nightmare tenant
Last week we talked about how to manage a property yourself, and the week before that we covered how to let a property yourself. If you do all of that properly, most of the time you should find that your properties run smooth...
March 15, 2016
ASK29: Should I invest in the UK or abroad?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mark asked: Should I invest in the UK or abroad? Never an easy decision! The answer hinges – as it often does – on the the property strategy that you particularly wish to pursue. If you’re looking ...
March 10, 2016
TPP156: How to manage a property yourself
Last week we talked about letting a property yourself – and having done that, you’ll need to manage it effectively too. In this episode, we share the management insights we’ve gained from two years of running a letting agency...
March 8, 2016
ASK28: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jacob asked: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? With an interest-only mortgage, your debt is never paid down, so what do you do? The answer talks about inflation, and how it can reduce the...
March 3, 2016
TPP155: How to let a property yourself
This week we’re kicking off a trilogy of episodes about the nitty gritty of lettings. In future weeks we’ll be talking about how to manage a property and how to handle nightmare tenants – but first, the basics: how do you let...
March 1, 2016
ASK27: Can I invest in property with no money?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Teetee asked: Can I invest in property with no money? Potentially! The answer talked about how most people aren’t just going to give you money, but there are plenty of people out there who want to ...
Feb. 25, 2016
TPP154: Is property investment still a good idea?
Is property investment still a good idea? It’s a question that hasn’t come up much over the last couple of years – but the recent changes mean we’re hearing it ever more frequently. In this episode we address the main concern...
Feb. 23, 2016
ASK26: Are one bed flats a bad investment?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Matt asked: Are one bed flats a bad investment? The answer this week is a little more clear-cut, as it’s a simple one: no. One bed flats are a strong investment, because they rent well and they sel...
Feb. 18, 2016
TPP153: You need to understand the pension crisis!
This week we’re in doom and gloom mode once again! Last week it was risks, the previous week it was mistakes…and now we’re tackling the bright’n’breezy topic of being broke in retirement. Yes, the pension crisis is real – mor...
Feb. 16, 2016
ASK25: I need help with floorplans!
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: I need help with floorplans! The question asks about making the most of the space in a property via floorplans. The answer touches upon the use of software as the next step from doing flo...