Episodes
Nov. 24, 2015
ASK13: What would you do with £80,000?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alice asked: What would you do with £80,000? A particularly fun question this week. The answer touched upon the importance of etiquette, thoughts of going straight to the travel agents, but then mo...
Nov. 19, 2015
TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent
In the summer of 2014, we started a letting agency called Yellow Lettings. Today, we’re sharing the lessons we’ve learnt from the process so far. In this wide-ranging discussion we talk about what’s happened, what we’ve learn...
Nov. 18, 2015
ASK12: How do I avoid getting ripped off by a builder?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike asked: How do I avoid getting ripped off by a builder? The answer talks about using a formal contract to get things locked in early (example below), or at the very least clearly specify everyt...
Nov. 12, 2015
TPP139: How to get your property let fast!
However tasty the yield of the property you just bought, it’s all just a notional row on your spreadsheet until a tenant is in and paying the rent. So how do you achieve that…fast? In this week we break it down to the three P...
Nov. 10, 2015
ASK11: What’s the best company tax strategy?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ravi from Leicester asked: What's the best company tax strategy? Always a tough question to answer, as accountants themselves don't always agree on the best course of action. If you don't have a pr...
Nov. 5, 2015
TPP138: How to talk to your partner about property investment
If you’re listening to this podcast, you must be at least somewhat excited about property investment. But does your partner feel the same way? It’s an important question, because investing in property is a big financial decis...
Nov. 4, 2015
ASK10: What questions should I ask at a property viewing?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris from Liverpool asked: What questions should I ask at a property viewing? Not an easy question to answer, but there are a few things to always think about, regardless of the property in questi...
Oct. 29, 2015
TPP137: How much money do you need to invest in property?
So, how much money do you need to start investing in property? The answer is “very little”, but the options you can pursue with little money come with serious caveats. There are definite thresholds where different (and often ...
Oct. 27, 2015
ASK09: Can I submit my own property tax return?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim from Shrewsbury asked: Can I submit my own property tax return? The answer talked about the importance of signing up to file your own tax return, and also the ease of doing the paperwork yourse...
Oct. 22, 2015
TPP136: How to get s*** done
When we meet people and tell them about the podcast, the Hub, the magazine, the meetups, the other businesses we run…they often ask, “How do you get so many things done?” This week, we tell you exactly how. There are probably...
Oct. 20, 2015
ASK08: Where should I invest, North or South?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Kent asked: Where should I invest, North or South? It’s hard to get specific without knowing exactly what your situation is and what you want, but the fact is that that London is rather a...
Oct. 15, 2015
TPP135: Lettings law you need to know
This week, nobody’s favourite topic: lettings law! It’s not thrill-a-minute stuff, but it’s important – a lot of changes came in on October 1st, and if you’re not aware of them it can land you with a fine or affect your abili...
Oct. 13, 2015
ASK07: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Richard from Edinburgh asked: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? Ultimately there’s no hard and fast answer, but your own personal comfort levels will be a good guide. While...
Oct. 8, 2015
TPP134: Never sell a property?
“Never sell a property” is the default advice that tends to get dished out to investors, and under many circumstances that makes sense…but it’s helpful to consider situations where selling might make sense. In this episode we...
Oct. 6, 2015
ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, James Scott asked: Is remortgaging always a good idea? It’s really important to make sure that you’re making money each month. If you borrow more money and consequently start making a loss, then yo...
Oct. 1, 2015
TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started)
Tonight, 12 Property Hub Meetups are taking place all across the UK – so we thought we’d dedicate this episode to why you should be networking, and how to start. Networking isn’t always the easiest thing to do – actually, “ne...
Sept. 29, 2015
ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it!
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jane Cooper asked: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! What should I do? Annoyingly, the answer is that you probably have to stick to your side of the bargain, even if your tenant isn’t...
Sept. 24, 2015
TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one)
Property investing is a business just like any other, so why shouldn’t you build a team instead of trying to do it all yourself? Whether you’ve got a big portfolio to manage, or you’re struggling to get started because you’re...
Sept. 22, 2015
ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam Brown from London asked: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? Ultimately, it all comes down to your tolerance to risk. Both Robs do go for it, even though it’s a luxury – it should also be ment...
Sept. 17, 2015
TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered
This week we’re exploding 5 of the most common myths you’ll hear if you spend any amount of time listening to the media (or “gurus”) when it comes to property. It’s not just an opportunity for us to get on our high horse and ...
Sept. 15, 2015
ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graeham asked: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? A slightly tongue-in-cheek question, but an interesting one nonetheless. The answer is clearly no, but there is nuance to be considered: at on...
Sept. 10, 2015
TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses?
A different type of episode this week, as we flip on the microphone to record the type of business-related discussion that we typically have over coffee (or distract ourselves with when we’re meant to be working): is it advan...
Sept. 8, 2015
ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares?
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a Mystery Guest asked: What’s better: property or shares? There are lots of pros and cons either way! Property can be leveraged and normally offers higher returns, but some people do very on shares...
Sept. 3, 2015
TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?)
Our first nationwide local meetups are TONIGHT – so to mark the occasion, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to questions you can ask other property investors you come across. (And if you haven’t booked your place on a mee...