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The Property PodcastThe Property PodcastWhy's Rob B selling up?This week, tune in to hear an honest update on where Rob & Rob stand with their own investment portfolios and how the monopoly strategy is shaping their plans for the future.   (0:41) News story of the week  (5:40) Rob B shares which property he’s decided to sell  (6:42) A recap on the monopoly strategy…  (7:45) Why’s Rob B selling?  (10:41) Three factors to consider when you’re thinking of selling  (12:40) Is Rob B’s property worth holding on to?  (14:00) Rob D shares his plans for his portfolio  (16:46) Types of properties they'll be looking out for in the future  (18:20) How much is really enough?  (21...2025-05-2926 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK458: A Sneak Peek at Rob D’s New BookIt’s our first Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and we’re starting the year with a bang as Rob D gives us an exclusive sneak peek into his brand-new book, Seven Myths About Money. Don’t miss out on the exclusive pre-order benefits - click here to get yours now! (0:40) This week’s mystery caller is buzzing with excitement about the new book launch and asks Rob D to spill the beans on what we can expect. Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find...2025-01-0709 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP590: 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 election!   (0:34) News story of the week  (4:20) The debate begins…  (5:12) Lets kick-off with flats vs houses  (7:25) Interest only vs capital repayments  (9:45) New build vs old properties  (12:31) Capital growth vs yield  (15:26) Hands-on vs hands-off    (18:18) Limited company vs personal name    (19:50) Property vs stocks  (24:09) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  2024-07-0426 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastAOB: What do Rob & Rob actually DO?In this candid peek behind the curtain, Rob & Rob delve into what they actually do on a day-to-day to keep their £100m property business running.  From handling operations to marketing and growth initiatives, they get raw about their current roles and responsibilities - and how the wrong role had Rob D considering if it was his time to leave the business...  Links mentioned:  Rob Dix’s Instagram  Rob Dix’s LinkedIn  Rob Bence’s Instagram  Rob Bence’s LinkedIn  Subscribe to Property Pulse  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it real...2024-05-3117 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP535: The “Monopoly” strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolioDive into the world of Rob's real-life Monopoly! Tune in as we uncover his current portfolio strategy and the reasons driving this strategy switch-up.  (0:44) News story of the week  (2:22) Rob B’s Monopoly strategy  (3:27) How Rob’s portfolio has grown and evolved  (5:43) What percentage of Rob’s portfolio would he like to move on?  (6:02) How many properties has Rob sold so far?  (7:06) How did Rob choose which properties to sell?  (8:25) What made Rob decide to sell?  (9:11) What is Rob doing with the funds?  (10:30) What’s next for the Monopoly strategy?  (11:17) Portfolio value over number of units  2023-06-1524 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK373: Can Rob D give us a sneak preview of his new book?It's time for another exciting episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and this one is extra special! Rob D is giving us an exclusive sneak preview of his new book, The Price of Money, which is launching this Thursday.   But the good news is, you don't have to wait until then to hear some of Rob's insights, because he's reading some of his favourite parts on the podcast today!  And if you’ve not sorted yourself a copy yet, you can pre-order it here.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Appl...2023-03-2818 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK359: Should I expand my portfolio? PLUS: Is this the peak?Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions in Ask Rob & Rob!  Our first question comes to us via Josh from Greater Manchester.   He’s currently got a portfolio of 3 properties (which he’s created over the last two years), and he’s looking at re-mortgaging and releasing some equity.  Does it make sense to take on more debt to maintain the cash flow that he’s already got? Rob B’s answer is a surprising one!  Next up is Lee, who’s looking to invest in his first buy-to-let very s...2022-11-1507 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK329: Where next for property prices? PLUS: Have some areas hit their peak already?Rob & Rob are back for some more listener questions, and we’ve got an 18-year property cycle double whammy for you this week!  Kicking us off this week is long-term listener – Barry!  Barry’s been listening to the podcast since we started back in 2013, and he’s recently been thinking about property prices and the 18-year property cycle.  What he wants to know is what Rob & Rob expect to happen to property prices in the next 18 months, but with a specific focus on different property types rather than regions.  Will larger country prop...2022-04-1909 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK316: Should I go ahead with this expensive mortgage? PLUS: How should I use the property cycle when refinancing?It’s Tuesday and you know what that means! Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions.  This week we’ve got two great questions about mortgages.  Our first question is from Cameron from South Africa, and it's got the guys divided  Cameron is around 2 years away from getting his permanent residence in the UK and this has caused lenders to be reluctant, leaving him with limited mortgage options.  He’s currently looking at getting a flat in Nottingham city centre and has recently been offered an interest only mortgage...2022-01-1808 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP450: Is Rob D’s latest deal really hands-off?Are investment properties ever REALLY hands-off?  Rob & Rob are always getting requests to share their latest deals.  And this week on The Property Podcast we’ll be sharing the juicy details on Rob D’s latest deal.  He’ll run you through the process - step-by-step - as they unveil whether any property deal can truly be hands-off.  If you’re curious to hear what sort of deals the guys like to get involved in and why, then you don’t miss this episode.  In the news Whilst we’re taking a look at...2021-10-2822 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK254: Is my London investment going to struggle? PLUS: How do I prepare for a financial crash?It’s Tuesday, and that means Rob & Rob are here to answer two more fantastic property related questions. So hold onto your hats! The first caller to get in touch this week is Matt.  Matt previously bought his residential apartment as a long-term investment opportunity. The apartment is located in central London, near the Olympic Park.  There’s currently tonnes of investment going on in and around the area with two new hotels being built, BBC studios, the new VNA museums and different universities moving into the area as well.  He current...2020-09-2209 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP392: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad): Our reactionLast week’s episode was epic. This week’s is even better It’s Rob & Rob’s reactions to last week’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. We’ve received so many messages in the past week on what people thought of the interview and there were very much mixed opinions. So it was only right that The Robs discussed exactly what was said last week, and what they really think of some of the topics Robert Kiyosaki had very strong opinions on. If, like most of the...2020-09-1722 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK253: Is now the time to get into holiday lets? PLUS: Am I allowed to make multiple offers?Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more Hubber questions. First up this week is Brad. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for the past couple of years and has just finished university where he’s studied real estate. He’s been giving his parents a helping hand in getting started on their property investment journey, with their first purchase being in Norfolk at the beginning of the year.  They’re now at the stage where they’re looking to invest in something else, potentially a holiday let. They know t...2020-09-1506 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP391: Our interview with Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad)It’s the property podcast episode you’ve all been waiting for. Rob & Rob’s interview with Mr Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. Rich Dad Poor Dad is possibly the most famous personal finance book ever written. We know it’s been a staple educational tool for most property investors getting started on their property journey.  So when Robert Kiyosaki asked if he could come on The Property Podcast, it was a no-brainer.  Whilst Rob D was busy enjoying a day at the zoo, Rob B was busy picking Ro...2020-09-1025 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK252: What should I know about investor-led developments? PLUS: Does a Lifetime ISA mean giving up my profit?It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  Our first question this week comes from Michael. He’s seen that in some city centres like Liverpool for example, there are developments that are advertised as ‘investor only’ developments and he’s a bit concerned.  These are developments that offer guaranteed yields for a certain period of time, so he’s wondering what Rob & Rob think of these schemes.  Rob B tackles this question head on, and not only shares his views on these schemes, but also goes into detail about how they...2020-09-0807 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK251: How should I structure this joint venture? PLUS: Can I make use of my off-plan gains?It’s Tuesday. And that means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  First up we have Ed who wants to ask about joint ventures.  Ed has a few properties he’s worked on using the buy, refurbish refinance strategy. They’ve gone down so well that Ed now has a few contacts looking to do joint ventures with him. They want to put in the cash while he handles the rest of the workload.  He wants advice from Rob & Rob on how to structure this from a legal point of view to protect both hims...2020-09-0109 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK250: To HMO or not to HMO? PLUS: What's wrong with Birmingham?We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week the guys are discussing questions on HMO’s and why they do/don’t love Birmingham. The first question we’ve got for you this week is from Martin, who after listening to the podcasts has gone on to recently purchase his first property.  It’s a 3-bed property that would rent out for around £800pcm and he has the option to renovate it and turn it into a 4-bed HMO that will bring in around £1,600pcm.  He’s now questioning whet...2020-08-2508 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK249: Have I made a bad investment? PLUS: Should coronavirus change the fundamentals we look for?This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are still answering coronavirus related questions and helping one caller put his mind at rest on his recent investment To kick start this week, we’ve got Harsh. Along with a friend as part of a joint venture, they’ve bought their first buy-to-let property in Crewe.  However he’s now having worrying thoughts. Harsh has clearly been listening to our weekly podcasts and he knows that Crewe is an area that we’ve mentioned numerous times on the podcast and an area Property Hub Homes eve...2020-08-1807 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP387: How to come out strongerGet ready… because Rob & Rob are about to change your life! Seriously. Now is the prime time to be making improvements to better yourself. We’re living in strange times right now, but we can see this time as an opportunity to make dramatic differences to your life.  You can come out of the coronavirus pandemic far stronger than you went into it. Here’s what we cover in today’s episode:   Goal setting - we genuinely believe it can transform your life. Listen as Rob & Rob talk about how they use goals, bot...2020-08-1325 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK248: I got a bargain - should I flip it? PLUS: Will this help me avoid the stamp duty surcharge?It’s another Tuesday, so it’s another Ask Rob & Rob. And we’ve got two cracking property questions for you. The first question is from Dom who’s just completed on a 2-bedroom flat in South London. He agreed the price back in January before the dreaded coronavirus, and went back to negotiate on the advice of Rob & Rob and managed to snap up an absolute bargain! So he’s ended up with a new house at a massively discounted price.  Today he’s asking whether Rob & Rob reckon he should flip it, take the...2020-08-1107 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK247: Can I use my bounce-back loan as a deposit? PLUS: Is this Liverpool property too cheap?This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions around location and using the bounceback loan scheme to fund your deposit. Is it a good idea? It seems a number of people are turning their head towards Liverpool for investing in property right now, and this week we’ve got another question regarding properties in the area. So let’s get to it. The first question is from Mohammad. He’s recently acquired £50,000 from the bounceback loan scheme through his limited company and he’s now wanting to know if he can use...2020-08-0405 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK240: What’s the best way to avoid inheritance tax? PLUS: What’s the secret to a strong partnership?Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob.  First up we’ve got Jess who’s got a question about inheritance tax. Her parents have around £200,000 tied up in their home with no mortgage, and she’s been trying to figure out a way to make sure funds/assets are protected should the inevitable happen. They want to avoid the pitfalls of the dreaded inheritance tax! Is property the right way to go? Are there any resources Jess should be aware of? Of course, Rob & Rob aren’t accountants or tax advisers how...2020-06-1609 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP378: Rob D just bought a property in the middle of a pandemic. What is it, and why now?This week on The Property Podcast, Rob B wants to know why Rob D decided to invest in property… in the middle of a world-wide pandemic!  Some of our most popular podcast episodes are the ones where Rob & Rob delve into their personal investment strategies, so when Rob D unveiled his latest property purchase, we had to capture this for the podcast.  So, what type of property did Rob D invest in, and where was it? We’ll give you a clue: we recently launched a Property Hub Invest deal in Nottingham and as thi...2020-06-1126 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK239: Should my first purchase be my own home? PLUS: What's wrong with Leicester?We’ve got two great questions for you on Ask Rob & Rob this week.  Our first caller is a first time buyer. He wants to know whether he should buy his first home to live in or invest in a buy-to-let property. He also wants to know if there would be any ramifications if he purchased a buy-to-let property before his own residential home.  Rob D takes the lead on this one as the answer will purely depend on personal situation. The Robs always tell investors to take the emotion out of property when investing, but...2020-06-0907 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK238: Can I use crowdfunding to speed up my investing? PLUS: Will this Rich Dad Poor Dad strategy work in the UK?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very specific questions around strategies. Our first caller this week is Jonathan who’s got a very interesting strategy that he’s looking for a bit of advice on.  He’s recently listened to another podcast where they discussed using crowdfunding, or more specifically, angel finance, to acquire the initial cash to invest in property. If Jonathan was to follow this strategy he would be looking to buy properties below market value in cash, renovate them and then take out the cash that th...2020-06-0207 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK236: Will there be a recession after coronavirus? PLUS: Has the 18 year property cycle been reset?This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are going to be answering two questions that we’ve been inundated with. The first question comes in from Danny who’s wanting to know if there is going to be a recession after the coronavirus, as that’s what he’s been seeing a lot of in the media.  Naturally reading headlines like this is going to make you wary, and with Danny having a buy, refurbish, refinance and rent project on his hands, he’s worried that if there’s a recession, he might struggle to refinance...2020-05-1905 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK235: What’s the difference between a refurb and a flip? PLUS: What discount should I get when buying a property to flip?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are clearing up some definitions on the difference between refurbs and flips, as well as below market value deals. Our first caller Sam has a nice and easy question for us this week. He wants to know exactly what the difference is between a refurb and a flip. It might seem like an obvious answer but there is a distinct difference, and one that most people will just assume they know the answer to.  So Rob B is taking it back to basics and clearing t...2020-05-1206 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastMarket update: 24 April 2020Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you.  It seems this week that along with the rest of the nation, Rob & Rob are starting to look towards the end of lockdown. So much so, that Rob B already knows what he’s going to order from Pizza Express when it reopens.  Although the government hasn't officially said anything about when lockdown will be lifted (there’s still at least another two weeks to go), it’s not stopping people from planning ahead. And one sure sign of that is the fact that ren...2020-04-2417 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP370: 4 property investors give us millions to spend!Rob & Rob are back again this week for a slightly different episode of The Property Podcast. Today they’re advising four different investors on how they should spend their money. We’re always asked for advice by aspiring and experienced property investors on how best to invest their money.  And now (possibly more than ever), investors seem a tad confused on where they should be putting their money, if anywhere at all!  All of the investors you’ll hear from today are at the start of their journey with different strategies and different sums of...2020-04-1623 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK231: How has the Coronavirus affected Rob & Rob's portfolios? PLUS: Should I take a mortgage holiday?The Robs are back again this week answering more Coronavirus related questions - and it’s a bit of a personal one.  How has the coronavirus affected Rob & Robs personal property portfolios? Well, Rob B has a vacant property whilst Rob D has one tenant who hasn’t paid their rent or been in touch with the letting agent to say why, or try and come to some arrangement.  Are Rob & Rob panicking? What do they plan on doing?  The second question we’ve been getting a lot is on buy-to-let mortgage...2020-04-1406 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK230: Should I buy in the city centre or further out? PLUS: Any sourcing tips?It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. And this time, they’re not Coronavirus related questions. Wahoo!  So, first up this week we’ve got Richard. He’s watched our video and listened to our podcast episode on The Robs’ 2020 property hotspots and is wondering if Rob & Rob favour city centre apartments as opposed to other investment types outside of a city centre.  Now Rob & Rob don’t necessarily prefer one or the other, or invest in just city centre locations themselves. But the advice they’re about to give to...2020-04-0707 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK229: Should I look for a new mortgage offer now interest rates have fallen? PLUS: How can I help my tenants during this crisis?It’s Tuesday which only means one thing, another episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  As ‘Coronavirus’ is the word on everyone’s lips right now, there’ll be no surprise to learn that this has spurred many Ask Rob & Rob questions this week - we’ve literally been inundated!  The main question we’ve been asked is around mortgages and the (very) low interest rates we have right now.  Is now the time to be looking for a new mortgage offer now interest rates have been knocked down? The answer might not be what you w...2020-03-3108 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK228: How do mortgage holidays actually work? PLUS: Should I reduce my rent?It’s Tuesday which means it’s another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and they’re changing things up today.  Coronavirus has naturally ramped up the number of questions we’ve been getting through. So Rob & Rob have decided to combine some of the popular ones.  The main question we’ve been asked is around buy-to-let mortgage holidays. There appears to be a fair bit of confusion about how these work.  Rob & Rob have addressed the situation to give property investors a better understanding. Here’s what you can expect them to answer: Can I get m...2020-03-2406 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK227: How will Coronavirus affect the property market? PLUS Major Podcast UpdateThis week on Ask Rob & Rob, The Robs are answering an important question we’ve been getting inundated with. How will Coronavirus affect the property market? The question came from Adam, but we’ve had the same question a hundred times over.  There has been an immediate impact on some parts of the market due to Coronavirus - most have been negative, but there are still opportunities to be had.   Rob & Rob will be discussing the change in the property market and covering:  Transactions  Letting your property  Arrears Holiday lettings Can you still inve...2020-03-1713 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK225: Have Rob & Rob Sold Out?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got all the answers to questions you may have about Property Hub Live! So, have you been wondering what Property Hub Live will involve? Have Rob & Rob sold out?  The Robs have brought their passion project to life. They wanted a celebration of all things property, with 400 hubbers all in the same space, a fun-packed day with quality speakers.  Rob & Rob are going deep this week. They want to address exactly why they’re doing it and explain exactly what you can expect. As you can pr...2020-03-0309 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP363: Rob & Rob fix the property market (updated)We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s an ambitious one as Rob & Rob try and fix the property market.  Today’s chat started with a very interesting article that appeared in the January issue of The Economist. It takes a global perspective of the property market and formed the basis for today’s property podcast.  The Robs have delved into the good old supply and demand debate while also talking about the inequality between generations, the balance of home ownership vs renting and how different countries handle iss...2020-02-2730 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK223: Should I turn my flat into a holiday let? PLUS: Will this area benefit from the ripple effect?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two great questions on holiday lets and if one certain area could be an up and coming hotspot, following on from the ripple effect. First up is Claire from Nottingham. She is in the process of moving into a house and has taken 75% equity from her 2-bedroom flat to make the move.  She’s now wondering if she should keep her flat as a standard buy-to-let property or if she should turn it into a holiday let and list it on the likes of Airbnb.  2020-02-1806 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK222: How long should I fix for? PLUS: Is "no money down" the way to go?Rob & Rob are back once again for another epic episode of Ask Rob & Rob. This week they’re trying to help two callers with mortgage advice and are giving their thoughts on wherever they think no money down deals are a good idea. Our first caller this week is Adamish and his question is on to buy-to-let mortgages.  He’s spoken to a mortgage advisor and they’ve advised him to refinance his current property on a fixed five year buy-to-let mortgage as the checks are a little more relaxed.  So essentially he’s wanting...2020-02-1107 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP360: The 7 questions Rob & Rob get asked the mostDo you have questions for Rob & Rob? Well, you're in luck. Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is full of answers that every investor is eager to know. As you can imagine, Rob & Rob get asked thousands of questions, but in particular there are seven questions that always come up.  In today's episode, you’re in for a treat as The Robs answer their most commonly asked questions...  Who are Rob & Rob?  How many properties do they own?  Where is the best place to invest right now?  Where are we in the 18 year property...2020-02-0625 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP354: Reflecting on 2019 and our biggest lessonsMerry Christmas! We hope you had a lovely day yesterday, and just because it’s the festive period, that doesn’t mean we’re stopping The Property Podcast! So as a nice little finisher to the year, Rob & Rob are taking a look back on 2019 and discussing what went right for them, and more importantly, what went wrong. But also, how they’re going to learn from it.  Here’s what you can expect The Robs to reflect on in this episode: News: To kick start this episode, Rob & Rob are discussing...2019-12-2611 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP353: 2019 predictions reviewedThis week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are starting to round up the year by taking a look at how their 2019 property hotspot predictions have stacked up. Were they bang on? Or were they completely off the mark? If you didn’t listen to Rob & Robs predictions at the beginning of the year, then you can listen to that episode here.  So let’s dive right in…  Top 5 cities: At the beginning of the year Rob & Rob predicted that Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool would be the best performing cities i...2019-12-1909 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK214: How can I overcome a lack of comparables? PLUS: Are developments that have lost value a good buying opportunity?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are back again with two different questions that they’ve not covered previously. They’ll be talking about what to do in the event of there being a lack of comparables discussing if properties that have lost value are worth investing in now. Our first caller today is Paul from Burnley. At the beginning of the year Paul purchased his first buy-to-let property and now he’s hoping to soon complete on property number six!  That’s pretty good going for less than 12 month’s work!  Paul’s str...2019-11-2608 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP349: Rob D built 10 apartments: The results, lessons and painThis week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are doing something a little different. Rob B is interviewing Rob D on his own property development exploits.  One of our most popular podcast episodes this year was when we discussed our project in Crewe, which was a rather eventful and emotional journey to say the least. If you haven’t listened to that episode, you can do so here.  But amazingly, that wasn’t enough to put off Rob D. He’s just done a property development project just outside of York.  In the episode y...2019-11-2124 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK213: Should I release equity and give up my great mortgage rate? PLUS: Where in Scotland should I invest?Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer more of your property related questions. So let’s get started!  First up we’ve got Catherine from Bristol who is well underway with her property investment journey having built up a portfolio of five buy-to-let properties. She’s looking to build this portfolio to eight properties in order to achieve the income figure that she has in mind. The end goal is to be able to make big changes to the way she and her family live their lives. Currently, one of her propert...2019-11-1906 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK209: What should I do as the property cycle reaches its peak? PLUS: I'm an expat – can I get a mortgage?Rob & Rob are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob and this week they’re offering advice on releasing equity and purchasing property as an expat.  Our first caller of this week’s episode has a question about one of Rob & Rob’s favourite topics, the 18 year property cycle.  He wants to know what you should do at the height of the market? Essentially, should you release equity from your portfolio to purchase more property after the crash or should you sell up completely and then start again post crash?  If you ne...2019-10-2206 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK208: Can you invest in too many places? PLUS: How much do I need to spend on furniture?The Robs are back again this week for another round of Ask Rob & Rob, and this week they’ve got two cracking questions that they’re about to answer.  Our first caller is a very enthusiastic property investor who unfortunately didn’t leave her name.  She’s fortunate enough to have three property investments in three different locations, which at the moment is working pretty well for her and she’s happy enough being a remote investor.  However, she’s wondering if there’s such a thing as investing in too many cities?  So what do R...2019-10-1506 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK206: How important is parking? PLUS: How much can I remortgage for?Ask Rob & Rob is back for another week to answer all your burning property investment related questions.  First up this week we have Charlie. Charlie is based in Manchester and wants to know how important parking is. He almost invested in a 2-bed apartment with his sister but pulled out due to the owner selling the parking separately.  Did they do the right thing by walking away?  Is this a yes or no answer, or are Rob & Rob right down the middle with this one? One thing is for sure… Rob B dishes out s...2019-10-0105 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK205: How many mortgages can I apply for at once? PLUS: Should I invest in Scotland?We’re back with another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and the first question this week is from John. John would like to know how many mortgage applications he can have on the go at any one time. He’s looking at buying 3 buy-to-let properties but is concerned about the effect that 3 different buy-to-let mortgage applications could have on his credit file.  Is John right to be wary of multiple applications? Will these multiple marks on his credit file make a difference to his applications - and more importantly, could it cost him the mortgage produ...2019-09-2406 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK204: Will these areas benefit from the ripple effect? PLUS: How much should I keep aside for a rainy day?This week we’re talking about the ripple effect and also seeing if there’s a certain amount of cash you should be putting to one side for a rainy day.  Kicking us off on Ask Rob & Rob this week is Kevin. He’s listened to the podcast for over a year now and is interested in investing in the north. He’s obviously heard us bang on about our top city locations such and Manchester and Leeds, but he’s curious about the surrounding areas.  He’s particularly interested in Barnsley and Chesterfield.  He’s done som...2019-09-1706 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK203: How would you spend £500k in the North? PLUS: Should I pursue a serviced accommodation strategy in Manchester?This week we’re back to normality and The Robs are answering two fantastic questions that have come in from our Hubbers.  First up, we’ve got another Rob. He lives in Dubai and he’s got a whopping £500,000 to invest! He’s looking to invest his cash in the North of England and his strategy is to generate an income.  Obviously being in Dubai, viewing properties is a little tricky for Rob, so he has no idea what kind of property he should be investing in or where he should ideally be looking to generate th...2019-09-1008 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK202: HS2 to be scrapped? An Ask Rob & Rob specialThis week we have one question that’s taking centre stage. But it’s one that A LOT of you have been talking about... so here’s Vicky asking the question on everyone’s behalf.  Her question is about the HS2. Since Boris Johnson came into power there have been a number of mixed messages floating around: “It’s going ahead…” “It’s not going ahead” “It’s over budget…” “It’s only going to serve the north…”  The list is endless. Vicky is wanting to know what The Robs think of it all an...2019-09-0305 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK200: Are new builds overpriced? PLUS: Can I use my Lifetime ISA to buy an investment property?It’s our 200th Ask Rob & Rob episode! Can you believe it? So what better way to celebrate than continuing to do what we do best and answer your property questions! This week’s first question comes in from Steve. He’s seen some new build properties that look slightly overpriced compared to other new builds in similar areas. So he’s wanting to know from an investor perspective whether Rob & Rob reckon he’s better off investing in a new build or maybe purchasing something a little older? Rob B points out that he do...2019-08-2008 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK199: Are repossessed properties mortgageable? PLUS: Are you sure there won't be a post-Brexit crash?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we have the B word again - and the R word. So if you’d like to know more about Brexit or repossessions, this is the podcast episode for you!  First up we have Christiano. He’s wanting to know if he was to go ahead with a repossessed property, will it be mortgageable once he’s bought it? He’s also wondering if Rob & Rob have any advice on what tactics he should use when looking to get the best deal on a repossessed property.  It’s good news...2019-08-1307 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP334: Rob & Rob critique your dealsThis week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are back by popular demand, evaluating your listener deals live on the show.  These episodes are ones that The Robs absolutely love doing, and this week we’ve got three cracking deals to get through.  So grab a brew and settle down as we listen to how Rob & Rob scour Rightmove and offer advice to our three lovely listeners Tim, Sarah and Ahmed.  First up we have Tim who has been looking at three bedroom terrace house in Worthing. The property was on the market for £...2019-08-0824 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK197: How can I use a survey to negotiate a discount? PLUS: Can my agent hike their fees?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are dishing out advice on how to best handle homebuyer surveys whilst using them to your advantage, and what to do when your letting agent adds in new fees to your contract.  They’re certainly two questions that probably 90% of investors will come across at some point in their property journey, so this is definitely an episode to bookmark!  Our first question comes in from Cassie. She wants to know how you can use a home buyers survey to negotiate a price.  She’s previously had one...2019-07-3008 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK194: Is it a good idea to get into student lets? PLUS: How can I improve an EPC rating?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got another two great questions for you about student accommodation and EPC ratings. Our first caller is Dawson who is looking at investing in student accommodation. She’s based in the south but has a clear understanding that yields are better in the north. She’s looked at Manchester and Liverpool but she’s finding that they’re getting quite saturated with a lot of properties left empty - she thinks this is mainly due to the new rules and the amount of new developments becoming available. So w...2019-07-0906 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP329: Rob and Rob's Brain HacksHave you ever wanted to step into Rob and Rob’s shoes and know what it’s like to be them for a day? Well now you can. This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are sharing their top seven brain hacks with you.  These aren’t just brain hacks that The Robs are dishing out from other people. They both live by these day in, day out. If you implement them they’ll make a huge impact on your life too. So what are the seven brain hacks that Rob & Rob live by r...2019-07-0422 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK192: Is this HMO over-priced? PLUS: Should I get planning permission before I buy?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very different questions on the topic of HMOs. The first question comes in from another Rob who’s got in touch for some feedback on a potential HMO in Stoke-on-Trent. The property is fully tenanted and has five double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. On the face of it, the property seems like a pretty good deal. The monthly gross rental income is £3,870 on a purchase price of £335,000 - that’s a gross yield of over 13%! However, his concern is the bricks and mo...2019-06-2507 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP323: Rob B mentors two investors - liveThis week on The Property Podcast we’ve got a special episode for you - and it’s one that The Robs have been wanting to do for a while. [Drum roll!] Today, you get to listen to Rob B mentoring two lucky podcast listeners - LIVE! Avid listeners will know that strategy is key, and today we’re revealing just how important we think this is by putting Rob on the spot to offer his advice. Now don’t worry, this isn’t just specific to Ruth and Christian’s investment plans,(who are the two luck...2019-05-2328 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK182: What does the news about the Section 21 ban mean for landlords?Happy Tuesday! And welcome to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. As always, The Robs are on-hand to answer any property investment related question you’re dying to know. It’s an important one today, as Sarah from London is asking about Section 21. She’s seen the headlines (as we’re sure most of you have), and has seen that no fault evictions are likely to be banned in England. Sarah wants to know exactly what a Section 21 ban means for landlords and what impact this is likely to have. As you can imagine...2019-04-1607 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK181: How do I find a hotspot? PLUS: What should I buy to achieve £4,000 per month?Welcome to another Tuesday Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly dose of property advice about investment matters you care about the most. Our first question this week is from a listener who has recently discovered The Property Podcast and has been racing through the episodes to catch up to the present day. She wants to know what exactly makes a good area to invest in property and what research should she be doing to find these golden buy to let property locations. She’s discovered our list of 2019 property investment hotspots, but she wants to kn...2019-04-0908 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK179: Is there an ideal time in the cycle to renovate your properties? PLUS: Should I invest in derelict properties?This week on ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another two cracking property questions from our listeners. First up we’ve got Andrew who is wanting to know if there is a particular point in the property cycle when it’s best to renovate your property? He’s wondering if there’s a key point where you can both minimise your costs whilst maximising your profit. Rob D explains that the prime times to renovate your property are early and late on in the cycle. When it comes to having the renovation work done, the...2019-03-2606 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK178: Will Sheffield’s ripple effect extend to Doncaster? PLUS: Am I locked in if my property loses value?This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got another two cracking property questions from listeners. First up we’ve got Scott who is a first time investor looking to purchase a property in Sheffield. Sheffield is a great option but he’s also looking at properties in Doncaster as they’re slightly cheaper. Naturally Scott’s question is whether Doncaster will experience any capital growth. The neighbouring city of Sheffield has been pegged as one of Rob & Robs hotspots for this year, but will Doncaster benefit from a knock on effect? With the amount of public...2019-03-1906 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastAsk176: How do I raise the money to invest in property? PLUS: Is the limited company mortgage market going to disappear?This week on ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two listeners who are questioning mortgage products and funding buy-to-let properties. First up we’ve got Jay who is wanting some tips on how to raise the initial cash required for investing in buy to let property. Rob D starts off by pointing out the difference between making money and growing money. Although property can be tailored to both, it is more suitable to the latter. But how do you benefit from either of the methods mentioned by Rob D and how do you make...2019-03-0510 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastAsk175: Is this flat a good investment for me?On this week’s ask Rob & Rob we’ve got a bit of a cheeky person who’s jumped the que. Our very own podcast Dan has a burning question for the Rob’s and they just couldn’t not share it. Dan Has recently reached his cashflow goals and wants to change his strategy. He’s now looking more towards a property for the capital growth factor, rather than refurbishing a property and releasing the equity. A number of people may be in this situation and are looking how best to add to their por...2019-02-2605 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK174: Why are these Liverpool flats so cheap? PLUS: How do I avoid becoming a mortgage prisoner?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, you’re in for a whole load of cracking advice off the back of two great questions from avid Property Podcast listeners, Wilson and Val. First up we have Wilson who’s keen to ask Rob B a question about a location that’s very close to his heart - Liverpool! Wilson has noticed that certain property prices in Liverpool have dropped in value since they sold back in 2007. Naturally, Wilson wants to know if the next phase of the property cycle is likely to improve these prices. With...2019-02-1909 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK173: How badly could a Labour government affect landlords? PLUS: How do I extract equity from my off-plan gains?This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got Ben who phoned in to ask The Rob’s two cracking questions! Ben starts with a controversial property question asking if a Labour majority government would have a negative effect on landlords? Politics can be a touchy subject for most, so listen as Rob B treads carefully to provide a neutral and informative answer. The silver lining that Rob D so kindly pointed out is that whatever happens, it won’t be forever. Ben’s second question was: what’s the quickest way to release eq...2019-02-1208 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK172: I’m retired – should I still use leverage? PLUS: Is the bank telling me the truth?On this week’s Ask Rob & Rob we have Pat who’s got in touch wanting to know if he should still use leverage now that he’s retired, or use his savings to buy more buy to let property outright. Pat already has two buy to let properties and is wanting to increase his cash flow but doesn’t need the rental income to live on.  Second up we've got Natasha who has a residential property with a consent to let from her mortgage provider.   She’s now wanting to remortgage but oddly the ban...2019-02-0610 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK 171: Should I flip down south or buy-to-let up north? PLUS: I’m over 40…is it too late?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got Megan from Bournemouth who’s wanting a bit of advice on if she should stick to her hobby of flipping residential properties in the south, or, move on to buy to let properties in the north. Rob D delves in to the pros and cons of flipping properties and whilst the cons are certainly manageable, they aren’t always for everyone. However, Rob does discuss one huge factor that could save you a serious amount of cash. Femi also got in touch wanting to know if he has...2019-01-2910 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK 170: Did Rob D REALLY lose £16,800?This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got a cracking question. So good in fact, that the guys have dedicated a whole episode to it. Referring back to a previous podcast about Rob D’s biggest mistake back in December, Jeffery wants Rob D to go into a bit more depth about his £16,800 loss. And this week, what Jeffery wants… Jeffery gets.   Rob D opens up and explains why he did what he did with this particular property investment. He also gives useful examples of how the initial cash could have been used dif...2019-01-2209 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK 169: Should I worry about ROI if I’m buying for growth? PLUS: Which landlord organisation should I join?We’re back for the second round of Ask Rob & Rob year, and our listeners are firing some cracking questions over to us. In this week’s episode the guys are going back over a topic they’ve covered a number of times after one of our Hubbers, Philippa, asked if she should worry about ROI if she is buying for growth. In the past, Rob B has said that you should be focussing on an ROI of around 10%. But is this still the case if you’re in it for the long haul? Should you be l...2019-01-1510 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastAsk 168: Should I turn my flat into serviced accommodation? PLUS: Are all leasehold houses bad investments?We’re kicking off 2019 with a bang on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Our first question is from regular listener Neil who wants to know if he should turn his flat into serviced accommodation. Here’s an overview:   2-bed apartment in Slough city centre It’s currently on an AST with a 6 monthly review Achieving around £1,000 per month in rent Because of management fees and service charges biting into profit, he’s considering trying a new form of investment in serviced apartments   Neil reveals what info he’s already found ou...2019-01-0808 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP302: 2018 In ReviewWelcome to this week’s Property Podcast where we’re reviewing what’s happened in 2018. It’s been a busy one, particularly for property investors, so we’re using this time to reflect on the property market and also our year too. Firstly we take a look at Brexit - this was a hot topic at the start of the year and remarkably it’s still unresolved! We’ve also had the letting fee ban and the budget where pretty much nothing happened for property investors - which is always a good thing! So where we thought 201...2018-12-2711 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK167 - What gift can I buy a property investor this Christmas?We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at The Property Hub, and who better to have on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob than Santa himself? Let’s hope The Robs made the ‘nice’ list this year and gave Santa the answer he needed. Santa asked probably one of the most frequent property questions we get at this time of year - what gift can you get a property investor this Christmas? Obviously it’s out of the question to help a property investor out by purchasing a buy to let investment property (as...2018-12-1803 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK166 - Should I re-finance or sell? PLUS: When will London pick up?We’re back again with two great questions on this week’s Ask Rob and Rob podcast. Andrew’s question is first up and he asks Rob & Rob whether he should re-finance or sell his two properties. Here’s the details: Two properties, one worth £300,000 and the other worth £200,000 Outstanding mortgage: £100,000 on each with £300,000 total equity available One rents for £1,000 pcm and the second for £750 pcm 15 year repayment mortgage on both Andrew explains how he just breaks even each month and that his properties aren’t achieving a good ROI. However he has made £100,000 in capital growth ov...2018-12-1110 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastAsk 165: Should I get help with this auction purchase? PLUS: What’s happening with HMO regulations?Welcome to another week of Ask Rob & Rob - this time with two new questions from Mark and Ben... The first question this week is from Mark. Several properties have caught his interest and Mark has attempted to review the legal pack himself. However some are more complicated than he thought! Would Rob and Rob recommend seeking professional legal advice prior to purchasing at auction? Do Rob & Rob know of any specialist firms to recommend to Mark to help with purchases and provide due diligence? Find out in this week’s episode. ...2018-12-0407 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP298: Rob D’s £16,800 mistakeOn this week’s Property Podcast, we’re helping you learn from Rob D’s very expensive mistake. The Robs have been in the property investment game a long time, so things can and will go wrong from time to time. Before we give you the details of this week’s Property Podcast, we have our property story of the week courtesy of the Guardian. They’re criticising the Help to Buy scheme, highlighting it as a government subsidy where the only winners are the property developers. As a developer himself. Rob B shares his t...2018-11-2920 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastAsk 164: Should I sell or keep this Manchester flat? PLUS: Am I legally liable for the previous landlord's mistake?Welcome to another jam-packed Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you fire your property investment questions at us and we fire our opinions straight back at you. The first question this week is from Sean. He’s been listening to The Property Podcast for over a year (thanks Sean!) and has been loving the content so far. Sean is 28 and in June 2015 he purchased a 2-bedroom apartment in one of the most prestigious buildings in Manchester city centre, complete with a balcony and parking. Fast forward a few years an...2018-11-2709 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP297: Things That Have Gone Wrong For Us In 2018We’re a very positive bunch here at The Property Hub, however we know that  not everything always goes to plan - particularly when investing in property. So on this week’s Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving us an insight into what’s gone wrong for them in the world of property investment and development this year. Before we delve into the podcast, check out the news story of the week - click here. There’s some quite shocking numbers here, one being that a whopping 35% of deals fall through within just three weeks of the se...2018-11-2222 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastAsk 163: My property's been down-valued! Did I do the wrong thing? PLUS: How do I get a job in property?Here we are with another Ask Rob & Rob - your weekly source of property investment information.   This week we have Greg, an avid Property Podcast and Ask Rob & Rob listener who is keen to start his own buy to let property investment journey. He’s made a great start by purchasing his first buy to let property in Manchester. He bought this at an auction house and the solicitors have already set the wheels in motion. Greg was told he needed a survey on advice from his mortgage broker to secure a m...2018-11-2007 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP296: Listener Deals 2018: Pt 2We’re back for another jam-packed Property Podcast with Rob & Rob and more importantly, we’re reviewing listener property investment deals… again! Before we dive in, we have this week’s news story which is complete with fancy graphs, courtesy of the BBC. This shows the cost of renting in the UK in seven charts. While most of the charts state the obvious, there are some interesting findings which buy to let property investors will find particularly useful, and of course Rob & Rob delve into these facts on the podcast and share their opinions on the newl...2018-11-1525 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK161: I have an off-plan investment property that’s gone wrong. How can this be fixed? Can I get my deposit back?In a bold move this week, we only have one property investment related question on Ask Rob & Rob. No, that’s not us being lazy. That’s just us wanting to dedicate time to expand on this one, off-plan buy to let investment question with the level of detail that’s needed. We get many questions relating to off-plan investment property each and every week, but none as frustrating as this. So hit the play button to hear Trevor’s story and listen to what Rob & Rob would do in this situation.   ...2018-11-0611 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK160: What does the 2018 budget have in store for property investors?Today we’re breaking away from the traditional Ask Rob & Rob to bring you a 2018 budget special. Did the Chancellor have any nasty surprises for property investors? Are the Robs likely to have a wobble at what else Philip Hammond is throwing at the sector? There’s no doubt that property investors have taken a hammering over the past few years so understandably, there was every reason to be a tad nervous as the 2018 budget aired across the UK. Even if you listened to the 2018 budget live as it happened, there were...2018-10-3003 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK159: Will this tax loophole be closed? PLUS: How much value will planning permission add?Welcome to another Ask Rob & Rob - that time of the week where you send in your property investment questions and the Robs give you the answers. First up we have Adam from London. He already has a 2-bedroom buy to let investment property in Cheltenham which is performing well. He’s looking at purchasing a second buy to let property and wants to know if the current loophole on the restriction of mortgage interest relief for limited companies is likely to close any time soon. Naturally Adam doesn’t want to go thro...2018-10-2310 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP292: Listener Deals 2018: Pt 1We’ve got a treat for you on this week’s property podcast. Back by popular demand, we have a whole podcast featuring our listener deals - so tune in to hear Rob & Rob reviewing three property investment deals which were sent in to us. But first, we’re talking about a property headline that’s grabbed our attention (and wound Rob B up!): Where does rent hit young people the hardest? There’s no surprise that the answer is London. And there’s also no surprise that people in their 20s who want t...2018-10-1834 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK158 When will prices go up in the North East? PLUS: Am I going to get taxed twice?We have another two cracking property questions this week on Ask Rob & Rob. The first comes from PJ who wants to know about the ripple effect of northern cities. With property prices in the South East still way below their 2007 figures,  PJ wants to know when the likes of Newcastle and Middlesbrough will see any capital growth after the mid-cycle wobble. As you know, Rob & Rob have form for accurate property predictions, so listen to Ask Rob & Rob this week to discover how they think these areas will play out. Will they see capital growth o...2018-10-1606 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK156 - Should I take a risk on this location? Plus: Where should I be setting money aside?Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Liam starts things off by asking about Crewe.  By using the 18 year property cycle he can see that at this point in the cycle last time Crewe enjoyed explosive growth.  Should Liam take the risk or should he play it safe in Manchester or Liverpool? Rob and Rob are happy to help - especially when they get to chat about property cycles. This is something many of us will be wondering as we enter this phase of the cycle. Manchester and Liverpool are performing really well...2018-10-0207 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP289: Rob B’s First InvestmentThis week Rob B is taking a look at his first and slightly unexpected property investment of the year. But first, we start with a quick rundown of the latest property news, which is a report on the private rental sector done by university academics. Whilst many results were what we would have expected, there were some interesting findings, particularly around the arguments property investors and landlords have been making for quite some time. Were they in favour of banning Section 21? And what do they think should be standardised across the property industry? ...2018-09-2724 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK155: Can I release equity to invest in property? PLUS: My solicitors are ignoring me, what can I do?Welcome to this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. Daniel kicks us off today by asking us about his options for releasing equity on his family home. He’s lucky enough to own it outright and wants to start purchasing buy to let investment properties. He’s contacting mortgage brokers but isn’t sure whether he should be looking at one property in London or a few properties in Manchester. Luckily Rob & Rob are on-hand to give Daniel some pointers on getting his first investment property wrapped up. Should Daniel remortgage 95% or 70%? And is it bette...2018-09-2510 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP287: 13 powerful ways Rob & Rob maximise their timePodcasts, forum, magazine, meetups, free courses, books, multiple businesses, managing a team of 50+ - are Rob & Rob superhuman?! NO! They’ve mastered the art of productivity and in this week’s property podcast they spill their secrets to maximising time. Rob & Rob reveal the best techniques on how to organise your week, from to-do lists to calendar events. Why regularly setting and reviewing goals and setting your tasks in relation to achieving your goals, is so important (we have a great free course on goal setting, click here to view!). Plus why you should resist doing...2018-09-1336 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP285: A Day In The Life of Rob B - Behind The Scenes Of Our DevelopmentsThis episode, we’re taking a look into the world of Rob B.  He’s involved with various developments all in different stages of the process.  We wanted to give you an understanding of what it’s like being involved not only in property in general, but property development.   IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hea...2018-08-3022 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP259: Should you buy or rent? Rob & Rob go head-to-headThe gloves are off this week. It’s Buy vs Rent. Rob vs Rob. Everyday we get asked is it better to buy or rent? Is it better to pay off your mortgage or invest your money? We’re going to break it down for you this week, so you can find out what will help you achieve your goals sooner.   NEWS THIS WEEK There’s a lot of chatter about the Energy Performance Certificates coming in soon. We take a look at what it’s going to mean for you.2018-03-0123 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK117: Should I move to the south pole? (Santa joins Ask Rob & Rob!)It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Santa Claus pays the Rob's a visit and... ...asks Rob & Rob... some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Prope...2017-12-0503 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK106: What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat?It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony and Tom from Auckland… ...asks Rob & Rob... What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. 2017-09-1912 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK ROB & ROB EPISODE 70: Questions about CrowdfundingIt's time for the very first Ask Rob & Rob of 2017, with two questions from two more listeners... ...Ask Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding crowdfunding... The Robs give their take on these frequently asked questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to le...2017-01-0308 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK ROB & ROB 69: Books, Courses and ScotlandIt's time for the last Ask Rob & Rob of the year (we'll be far too busy with mince pies for one week only), and this week Charlotte... ...Asks Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding HMOs.  ...and Sam asks why on earth don't we discuss Scotland on the podcast! The Robs give their take on these topics, for your listening pleasure. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name an...2016-12-2007 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP194: Rob Rob analyse listeners dealsThis week's podcast is one we've never done before. We're going to analyse your latest deals, and thank you to all of you who have submitted details to us. If this is popular then we'll do it again in a few weeks as we have lots to get through! If you'd like to submit a deal for us to look into in the future, then you can do so right here. Meetups are tonight! Before we get started, a quick reminder to head along to your nearest Property Hub Meetup this evening. It's your last...2016-12-0130 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastASK ROB & ROB EPISODE 60Ahmed & Drew - My tenant has left me, what should I do? PLUS: Using crowdfunding to buy property...   Hear what Rob & Rob have to say in this weeks episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2016-10-1807 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastAK ROB & ROB EPISODE 55: I am in debt, how can I get on the ladder quicker?Rob B issues a note of caution - beware those who tell you there is a way to do this that means you pay a little more now to get started as an investor. The truth is there is no real shortcut, and you probably should pay your debts off first. It's frustrating, and tempting to want to find a quicker alternative, but not the best move. Avoid the people making the big claims and the courses that say otherwise are a waste of money.  If it's a choice of paying off your debts or investing, you ne...2016-09-1307 minThe Property PodcastThe Property PodcastTPP172: What do Rob & Rob do?Rob & Rob own multiple property businesses as well as their own portfolios...but what do they actually do every day? That's what we attempt to answer in this episode, as a means of both showing what a full-time career in property looks like and extracting useful lessons for investors at all stages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2016-06-3035 min