Episodes

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 yourself. That said, having an accountant can really speed things up and do the busywork […] The post ASK09: Can I submit my own property tax return? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at least 20 individual tips in this episode, around creating more time and energy […] The post TPP136: How to get s*** done appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 aggressive and the North is starting to rise. That said, a portfolio is […] The post ASK08: Where should I invest, North or South? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ability to get your property back at the end of a tenancy. The changes […] The post TPP135: Lettings law you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 it’s possible you could be without rent for 9 months and still have to pay to replace the […] The post ASK07: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“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 explore the reasons why “never sell” often makes sense, and when it doesn’t. Including: Playing the property cycle […] The post TPP134: Never sell a property? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you could be in trouble down the line, unless you have a lot of spare capital. […] The post ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, “networking” is almost a dirty word for many people – but building a strong network […] The post TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sticking to theirs. As with any situation like this, your first port […] The post ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 trying to balance the property search alongside your job and family, an assistant can free […] The post TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 mentioned that Yellow includes it by default, encompassed within the 10% […] The post ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 have a rant, fun though that is: your beliefs affect the […] The post TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 one end of the scale, some landlords refurbish derelict properties and provide great new housing for […] The post ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 advantageous to focus on your strengths, or work on your weaknesses? Our freeform conversation takes us from […] The post TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

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 and they’re much easier to diversify if needs be. Property is also something most people […] The post ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 meetup yet, it’s not too late! Click here for all the details – they’re all completely […] The post TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Niraj asked: Should property investors use a limited company? Never an easy decision! The answer touched on weighing up yield and capital growth, as well as the impact of tax on your final financial position. Also it depends on whether or not you want to (or need to) withdraw […] The post ASK01: Should property investors use a limited company? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A short podcast this week, in which we announce…that we’re going twice-weekly! Yes, that’s double as much property podcast goodness for the hard-to-beat price of “nothing at all”. If your’e a subscriber already, you don’t need to do anything at all: every Tuesday you’ll be getting an episode in your feed called “Ask Rob & […] The post TPP128: Introducing…Ask Rob & Rob! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re sharing 5 of our favourite negotiation techniques…oh you’ve twisted our arm, we’ll make it 6…fine, we’ll throw in a big announcement and a Resource of the Week, can’t say fairer than that. Among other things, we cover: What number to start the negotiation at The surprising power of saying nothing at all […] The post TPP127: 5 negotiation techniques you can use to get a better deal appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sorry tale, a warning and a therapy session all rolled into one this week as we tell the story of how Rob B lost £40,000 on a single deal. We rub the salt ever deeper as we examine: How Rob found the deal in the first place; Why it was such a good opportunity; Where he went wrong; What happened to other people's deals which did go through (the truly painful bit); The three ways in which Rob lost out. The post TPP126: How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal appeared first on The Property Hub. See ...

It’s a frequent debate, which has had fuel added to it by the recent Budget measures: should I shelter my property investments within a limited company? There are benefits in terms of inheritance tax and treatment of financing costs, but drawbacks for drawing out cash and tax on capital gains. So what to do? In […] The post TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Budget came as a bit of shock for property investors, but there’s no need to admit defeat! After explaining the changes last week, in this episode we’re sharing ideas for what to do about them. (If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode yet, you should definitely check that out first to get the […] The post TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were anticipating a quiet few years for property investors with the Conservatives in power, but how wrong we were… The emergency Budget contained a lot that will directly affect investors – among the measures, an absolute bombshell that will have a dramatic impact. In the first episode of our two-part special, we explain the […] The post TPP123: Budget special: 6 ways property investors will be affected appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing in property is never going to happen unless you can find properties to buy in the first place. And rather than just buying whatever your local estate agent has in stock, you want to find the right property: a deal that ticks all your boxes, moves you closer to your goals and puts money […] The post TPP122: How to find a property sourcer appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.