Episodes

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...