Episodes
Feb. 11, 2016
TPP152: The risks in property investment (and how to reduce them)
Any investment has risks attached. It’s important not to rush into a situation that’s more risky than you can afford to stomach…but you also don’t want to let fear of risk put you off from doing anything. So this week, we’re ...
Feb. 9, 2016
ASK24: Is this a good strategy for a newbie?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, John asked: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? This question is specifically about delayed completion – where you pay a certain amount up front, (generally 10%, but this is negotiable) and cover...
Feb. 4, 2016
TPP151: When property goes bad! (Our mistakes in property)
If you’re involved in property for any length of time, things will go wrong – and as positive as we are about property, we’ve both made mistakes and had bad experiences. As we spend a lot of time talking about the advantages ...
Feb. 2, 2016
ASK23: What are the pros and cons of new builds?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Dwayne asked: What are the pros and cons of new builds? An age-old debate! The answer touched upon both sides, and of course it will depend on the investment strategy in question. New builds come w...
Jan. 28, 2016
TPP150: How to create a property strategy, part 3
It’s the final part of our series on creating a property strategy – in which we cover the final decisions that need to be made, and look at translating the plan into action. We cover: Deciding where to buy Deciding what to bu...
Jan. 26, 2016
ASK22: How should I structure my new property company?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mr. Has asked: How should I structure my new property company? The answer started with a big caveat, that The Robs aren’t experts in this field, and their suggestions should be accompanied by resea...
Jan. 21, 2016
TPP149: How to create a property strategy, part 2
This week it’s the second part of our strategy series – and we’re diving into the pros and cons of five different investment strategies. We talk about buy-refurb-refinance, buy-to-sell, HMOs, and two different flavours of buy...
Jan. 19, 2016
ASK21: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy asked: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie? The answer has a whole bunch of podcast recommendations, from business podcasts to entertainment ones, not to mention mainstay pod...
Jan. 14, 2016
TPP148: How to create a property strategy, Part 1
Last week we talked about setting goals. Having decided on those goals, the next step is formulating a strategy that allows you to hit them – and that’s what we’re going to help you do over the next few years. In this first p...
Jan. 12, 2016
ASK 20: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a nameless caller asked: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes? The answer deals with what the changes are are (despite the obfuscation going on), what the petition going ...
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 per...
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 I...
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 b...
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 ta...
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 age...
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 p...
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 cu...
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, especi...
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 w...