Episodes

TPP598: Is property the ultimate investment for our new economic era?
Aug. 29, 2024

TPP598: Is property the ultimate investment for our new economic era?

When interest rates began to rise around the world in 2022, a 30-year trend of ever-cheaper money came to an end. It’s clear that we’ve entered a completely new financial era... And the one question on investors lips, is does...
ASK443: How do I convince my husband to invest? PLUS: What should I do when I move abroad?
Aug. 27, 2024

ASK443: How do I convince my husband to invest? PLUS: What should I do when I move abroad?

Get ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as the guys answer two more listener questions! (0:40) Sam’s husband has £90K available from his pension fund, and she’s eager to persuade him to invest the money in property to help se...
TPP597: How often do property prices double? (Surprising data)
Aug. 22, 2024

TPP597: How often do property prices double? (Surprising data)

You often hear that property prices double every 10 years, a claim that encourages us to invest in property and buy our own homes - but is it actually true? Rob & Rob have dug deep into the data to investigate this popular be...
ASK442: How do I use the 18 year cycle when remortgaging? Is now the time to buy my freehold?
Aug. 20, 2024

ASK442: How do I use the 18 year cycle when remortgaging? Is now the time to buy my freehold?

Ready for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob? We’ve got two new listener questions lined up… (0:45) How do you use the UK’s position in the 18-year property cycle to influence your decision making with your mortgage and portfolio stra...
TPP596: The silent property crash: one year later
Aug. 15, 2024

TPP596: The silent property crash: one year later

In our most popular episode of last year, we revealed a phenomenon many had overlooked - the silent property crash. It's arguably the biggest concept in property right now, affecting everyone’s wealth – but if you don’t fully...
ASK441: Is this fee too high? PLUS: Will leverage always be the answer?
Aug. 13, 2024

ASK441: Is this fee too high? PLUS: Will leverage always be the answer?

Let’s dive into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob, answering two new listener questions… (0:44) Andrew's an expat investor who’s been quoted £5K for his mortgage arrangement fee, which feels steep to him. His broker says it’s due to ...
TPP595: August Market Update
Aug. 8, 2024

TPP595: August Market Update

Interest rates have been cut, but what impact will this have on the market and what does it mean for you as a property investor? Join us for this jam-packed episode, as Rob & Rob dive into all the details and stories that no ...
ASK440: Should I accept an off-market offer? PLUS: Is this a red flag?
Aug. 6, 2024

ASK440: Should I accept an off-market offer? PLUS: Is this a red flag?

Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions! (0:40) After getting his property valued, Adam received an off-market offer at the full asking price. Unsure how to handle the situation, he ...
TPP594: Has the 18 Year Property Cycle failed us?
Aug. 1, 2024

TPP594: Has the 18 Year Property Cycle failed us?

Since the early days of the podcast, Rob & Rob have been guided by a little something you may have heard of called the 18-Year Property Cycle. This has been a compass for many, designed to make property investment more predic...
ASK439: Should I buy a home or invest? PLUS: What next for leasehold reform?
July 30, 2024

ASK439: Should I buy a home or invest? PLUS: What next for leasehold reform?

It's Tuesday, and time to answer two more of your listener questions on Ask Rob & Rob! (0:35) Ryan lives with his parents and is eager to start property investing. He's debating whether to buy a buy-to-let property to rent ou...
AOB: 5 strategies to unlock business growth
July 26, 2024

AOB: 5 strategies to unlock business growth

We asked for your thoughts and heard you loud and clear – you wanted more practical business advice, and today we’re giving you just that! Drawing from their experience running a £100m property business, Rob & Rob are tacklin...
TPP593: Mid-year check-in: What’s next for the property market?
July 25, 2024

TPP593: Mid-year check-in: What’s next for the property market?

We’re halfway through the year, making it the perfect time to check in on the property market! Tune in as Rob & Rob look back at their January predictions to see how they’ve panned out so far and discuss what might be on the ...
ASK438: Should I change my "cheap property" strategy? PLUS: Help me challenge my service charge!
July 23, 2024

ASK438: Should I change my "cheap property" strategy? PLUS: Help me challenge my service charge!

It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:51) Rick owns a buy-to-let property with his business partner, which provides good yields but slow capital growth. With £50K to invest, he plans to start his own property...
TPP592: Essential summer reads for property investors
July 18, 2024

TPP592: Essential summer reads for property investors

As investors, having the right mindset is crucial. The best books won't just make you think - they'll change the way you work and behave. Join us as Rob & Rob share their all-time classics and newfound favourites, guaranteed ...
ASK437: How should I invest £200k? PLUS: What's the best use of my time?
July 16, 2024

ASK437: How should I invest £200k? PLUS: What's the best use of my time?

Happy Tuesday! Tune in as Rob & Rob tackle two new listener questions… (0:40) Matty has £200K to invest and is torn between buying a buy-to-let property in the North for cash flow or a redevelopment property in London to gain...
TPP591: July Market Update (Election Reaction)
July 11, 2024

TPP591: July Market Update (Election Reaction)

The votes are in, the decisions made, and this week Rob & Rob dive into the election results and what the new housing minister could mean for the property market. Plus, what never-before-discussed data have they uncovered tha...
ASK436: Will this income-boosting method work? PLUS: My tenants are short-changing me!
July 9, 2024

ASK436: Will this income-boosting method work? PLUS: My tenants are short-changing me!

Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions! (0:48) Ed’s been approached by a reputable company interested in using his buy-to-let property as a holiday let. They promise to manage everything and poten...
AOB: Our strategy to grow our business
July 5, 2024

AOB: Our strategy to grow our business

In this transparent episode, Rob & Rob share their ambitious growth strategies for their £100m property business. As well as sharing their plans, they discuss why “trying something new” is often the last thing a business owne...
TPP590: Rob & Rob go to battle (plus election news)
July 4, 2024

TPP590: Rob & Rob go to battle (plus election news)

Rob and Rob take to the ring to settle seven of the most controversial property debates once and for all. Will there be a clear winner? Let’s find out... Plus, we also bring you the latest news on that small topic of the elec...
ASK435: Should I set up one company or many? PLUS: Should I be trying other brokers?
July 2, 2024

ASK435: Should I set up one company or many? PLUS: Should I be trying other brokers?

Happy Tuesday! We’re back with two more listener questions! (0:43) Paul currently has three buy-to-let properties and intends to grow his portfolio to ten in the future. Each property is currently held in a separate SPV, and ...
TPP589: The 5 surprising areas where property is booming
June 27, 2024

TPP589: The 5 surprising areas where property is booming

Location is everything in property investing, and this week Rob & Rob reveal the UK’s top 5 areas for property growth. Forget the usual city hotspots - these under-the-radar locations are stealing the show. Tune in as the guy...
ASK434: Is now the right time to sell this property? PLUS: What do I do about this arrangement fee?
June 25, 2024

ASK434: Is now the right time to sell this property? PLUS: What do I do about this arrangement fee?

It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:42) Gary’s recently inherited a flat in Notting Hill that he plans to sell and use the proceeds to invest in a cheaper property with better growth potential. But the current...
TPP588: June Market Update
June 20, 2024

TPP588: June Market Update

Get ready for one of our juiciest market updates yet, as we bring you the latest happenings in the property world, including a build-to-rent mini special packed with fascinating rental stats. But that’s not all - we dive into...
ASK433: How do I value new build properties? PLUS: Are flats with cladding an opportunity?
June 18, 2024

ASK433: How do I value new build properties? PLUS: Are flats with cladding an opportunity?

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners! (0:45) Mussa is curious to know if flats with cladding still face a negative perception, even with EWS1 certificates. He seeks Rob & Rob’s advice on whether thes...