Episodes

This 18 year property cycle we’ve been going on about for the last year…is it all just a scam? That’s what we’re asking this week, in response to a voicemail from a listener who expressed doubts about the veracity of the data and its application. So we dug into: Has the 18 year pattern actually […] The post TPP121: Is the 18 Year Property Cycle a scam? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have a finite amount of cash, and that puts a ceiling on the total size of your portfolio: when the money for deposits runs out, the only way to buy more is to hope the market rises so you can refinance. Unless, that is, you “recycle your cash” – which is really nothing […] The post TPP120: How to build a property empire by recycling your deposit appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’re viewing a property, it’s useful to have a checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything important – whether that’s to do with the area, the property itself, or the vendor’s situation. A listener asked us what we look out for at viewings…but while we have our own lists, we’re never going to […] The post TPP119: A property viewing check list you can use appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re guiding you through the process of conducting a portfolio review: an important process to conduct at least annually so you can course-correct and measure your progress towards your goals. The steps we suggested were: Make a recurring calendar appointment Calculate your true ROI Update your capital values Review your rents Check your […] The post TPP118: How to review your portfolio appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re talking about something we don’t know that much about (no change there then): commercial property. It’s a very different asset class from residential property in terms of its benefits, drawbacks and risk profile – and it’s something that, as neither of us currently invest in it, we haven’t given enough time to […] The post TPP117: How to get started in commercial property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re pulling back the curtain on property deals that we’ve personally done recently. They’re both slightly unusual by the standards of what we usually do, but we’ll also be publicly sharing more of our “routine” deals from now on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any good financial adviser will tell your to diversify. But if we’re honest, our portfolios are weighted heavily in favour of property over any other asset class. So how about diversifying within property? In this week’s episode we discuss five different ways to balance out the risk in your portfolio: Investing in houses and apartments […] The post TPP115: How to diversify within property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uh oh…it’s a LIVE edition of the podcast! We’re celebrating Issue 1 of The Property Hub Magazine landing on doormats around the country by conducting a Q&A with some of the listeners who’ve played a big part in helping us to get this – our most ambitious project yet – off the ground. Some of […] The post TPP114: Live Q&A appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property investment is great when everything is chugging along nicely…but what happens when the economy takes a turn for the worse? A crash may not happen soon, but we know it will come at some point – so what can we do to prepare ourselves? In this episode we cover: Looking to history to see […] The post TPP113: How to survive a property crash appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If ever there was half an hour that could save you a heck of a lot of money, this is it. In this pretty advanced episode, we’re sharing some clever tax strategies – and even if they’re not relevant for you right now, we think you’ll be excited by what’s possible and how much control […] The post TPP112: Clever tax strategies for property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The general election is only a week away – have you not seen daylight for weeks because your window is full of campaign posters? Sore knuckles from door knocking? Or just quietly concerned about what changes could be coming down the line for you as an investor depending on the outcome? We hope it’s the […] The post TPP111: Who should property investors vote for in the election? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What with the podcast and The Property Hub, we speak to a lot of investors – and get asked a lot of questions (and we love it!). In this week’s episode, we round up the five questions that crop up the most – which are… How do I find a below market value deal? It’s […] The post TPP110: The 5 questions we get asked the most – answered! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to a lot of property investors, and every so often we hear something that makes us cringe – which inspired this episode of “things a property investor should never be heard saying”. Those things include: “I’ll pay the asking price” “I don’t want to get into debt” “I’ve saved up £20k – now […] The post TPP109: 10 things a property investor should never be heard saying appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rent to rent: it’s a hot topic, but what’s the truth behind the hype? That’s what we get deep into in this week’s episode. Although it’s not a strategy that either of us has used, we’ve spoken to a lot of people who have and started to build up a picture of what works, what […] The post TPP108: Rent to Rent – the truth behind the hype appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Pension freedom day” is almost upon us – the day when millions of people will be able to get access to their pension as cash for the first time. Will these people all run to the nearest estate agent to invest in property? Should they? In this episode we discuss: The full extent of the […] The post TPP107: Pension Reforms and Property: Everything you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Crowdfunding” is a phenomenon which has changed the way companies, creators and businesses are able to raise finance – but how does it work when applied to property? That’s what we discuss on this week’s show – covering: What crowdfunding is Under what circumstances it can be beneficial for people who want to invest in […] The post TPP106: Crowdfunding: the future of property investment? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although we’re property investors with a vested interest in limited supply and high prices, we’re not so blinkered as to think that the UK housing market doesn’t face major challenges. In this episode, we’re looking at 9 different ideas to put things right. The ideas come from this post by Monevator.com, and we go through and […] The post TPP105: How do we fix the UK’s housing crisis? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we talked about saving up for your first deposit…but did we miss an important part of the picture? In this episode we pick sides and have one of our periodic duels: is it better to save money, or create money? We discuss: How it’s easier to save a pound than make a pound… […] The post TPP104: Is it better to save money or create money? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re talking about saving up for your first deposit: how much you need to save, and how to make it happen. It’s not the sexiest topic of all time, but it’s important: because the sooner you get off the mark, the sooner the “snowball effect” kicks in and sets you on the track […] The post TPP103: Saving for your first deposit appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where’s the best place to invest in property in 2015? In this episode we share our opinions – and perhaps more importantly, our reasons behind them so you can do some research of your own. We discuss: Why to be wary when looking at certain affordability measures to decide if we’re in a bubble Why […] The post TPP102: The best places to invest in 2015 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re answering questions from some of the smartest investors we know…those who were smart enough to want to spend a day in person with us! In January we held our first Property Hub Summit, where we spent a whole day locked in a room with 20 other investors, troubleshooting and brainstorming each other’s challenges […] The post TPP101: Brainy property investors ask R&R questions appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Episode 100! And not only that, but it’s also the day we’re releasing our new book, 100 Property Investment Tips! You can pick up the book on Amazon completely free for the next 5 days – so click here to head over to Amazon and grab it, and we’d really appreciate you spreading the word so as […] The post TPP100: Property Investment Tips (And A Party!) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it’s the final part of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. Having covered the main concepts in the last two parts, this week we got right into the nitty gritty of: Finding your first investment Arranging finance Surviving the legals Getting it tenanted Sitting back and counting the cash! The full […] The post TPP099: How to become a property investor (part 3) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it’s part 2 of our mini-series, How To Become A Property Investor. In this part, before we move on to the nitty gritty of how to secure your first investment next week, we run through the critical concepts that you need to understand before getting into property investment. Namely: Capital growth and cashflow […] The post TPP098: How to become a property investor (part 2) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.