The Property Podcast

Rob & Rob react to yesterday's long-awaited Budget and share everything you need to know as a property investor.  Links mentioned:  Hub Extra: Link here  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into two new questions!    (0:42) Dan and his wife have bought their first two properties, but they’re split on one key decision: should they furnish the rentals or leave them empty? Dan wants tenants to make it their own, while his wife believes furnishing will set the standard. They turn to Rob & Rob to settle the debate.  (3:46) Emma’s put an offer on a property with a non–high street estate agent, who’s insisting on a £7,000 deposit before they’ll even accept it. She wants to know if this is legitimate, whether she could get the money back if things go wrong, or if she should just walk away.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

On 1 May 2026, the biggest shift in decades hits the rental market as the new Renters’ Rights Act lands. With big changes coming, Rob & Rob break down what's happening, what to expect once the reform takes effect, and how you should be preparing.  (1:00) News story of the week.  (5:32) Renters Rights explained…  (6:40) What’s happening with tenancies?  (11:20) What landlords need to know about rents.  (13:32) Other key changes.  (15:12) Next steps for landlords.  (18:30) Future outlook.  (19:15) Rob & Rob’s final takeaways.  (23:43) Hub Extra.   Links mentioned:  Savills research article ‘UK mainstream housing market outlook’   Booksy here  Sand Dams Worldwide update video  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

It’s another week of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’re tackling more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners.  (0:45) Russell’s considering investing in Derby, but he's seen several articles labelling it one of the worst places to live and highlighting high crime and poverty. He wants to know whether it’s still a place Rob and Rob would recommend and if it remains a solid investment location despite the negative headlines.  (3:13) After having his offer accepted on his latest investment, James’ HMO application was rejected. He’s appealed and been advised there’s a good chance of success, but without approval, the deal no longer stacks up. He asks whether it is worth taking the risk and completing anyway, or if he should walk away.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

Budget rumours are flying everywhere, interest rates are on pause, and smaller landlords are selling up - but who’s snapping up those homes? Let’s find out what’s really going on, and what it all means for investors in this month’s market update…    (0:40) Annual house price update.  (0:55) The big story right now - Autumn Budget…  (8:11) Interest rates on pause.  (9:19) Small landlords selling up - who’s buying?  (12:01) What’s Rachel Reeves been up to?  (13:42) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  House Prices:  Annual house price growth edges higher in October – read here  Autumn Budget:  Labour is gearing up for a tax raid on landlords – read here  UK Landlords Face 8% National Insurance Tax on Rental Income – read here  Interest Rates:  Interest rate decision announced by Bank of England – read here  Other:  Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off – read here  Generational shift as millennials make up half of new buy-to-let investors – read here  Chancellor broke rental licensing law – read here  Prof Brian Cox – You Tube channel  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!   (0:40) David owns a Grade II listed property on the Isle of Wight, but after years of upkeep headaches, he’s ready to sell. He’s planning to reinvest through a new limited company, but he’s torn... should he go for two high-end properties or three average ones?   (5:05) Dimada’s been dealing with repeated water damage from the flat above, which has affected his ceiling and electrics. To make matters worse, the upstairs owner won’t take responsibility, and the block manager says it’s not their problem. So, he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to recover his costs.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

They’ve called it right before, but can Rob & Rob really predict the next decade of property? From prices and regional divides to the rise of the robots (yes, really), nothing’s off the table. And if you think that sounds exciting, wait until you hear their insider intel on the unique market moment that’s about to close.   (0:50) News story of the week  (5:07) The next decade in property  (5:59) How ownership models could change (9:55) The future of build-to-rent  (11:23) Government goals – will they actually stick to them?  (12:32) The shifting regional picture  (14:17) The big one – property prices  (15:15) Wildcards to watch out for  (19:15) Rob & Rob’s bold predictions revealed  (24:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Death of the Legacy Landlord – listen here  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! Today, we’re diving into questions about starting a property portfolio and navigating the London market.  (0:42) After inheriting a low six-figure sum, Felix is keen to start building his property portfolio but isn’t sure where to begin. With no income yet as a full-time student and cautious about risk, what will Rob & Rob suggest for someone starting out from his position?  (5:10) Zara’s almost finished paying off the mortgage on her two-bedroom leasehold flat in London. She wants to upsize to a larger property and is wondering whether to keep her current flat as a rental to help cover costs, or sell it given rising service charges and potential resale challenges.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

We’ve answered over 1,000 of your questions since our first Ask Rob & Rob episode - and six clear themes have emerged.   In this episode, we’re breaking down the key lessons behind those questions to share the most valuable insights you can apply to your own property journey.    Keep your finger on the pulse with the FREE Property Pulse newsletter.  (1:03) News story of the week (6:41) Lesson 1 (8:48) Lesson 2 (12:21) Lesson 3 (14:23) Lesson 4 (16:55) Lesson 5 (19:36) Lesson 6 (22:02) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Check out tax experts Provestor for advice or email them directly at hello@provestor.co.uk Access our location guide & limited company tools here Ask Rob AI a question  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest

It’s our 500th episode, and we’ve got two great questions from our very special guests to get the party started!   (1:05) After hearing that one in ten tenants are “bad tenants”, Damien’s wondering how true that actually is. He wants to know what the real chances are of ending up with a troublesome tenant and whether Rob & Rob have any experience or data to back it up.  (4:35) Andy’s been researching property-related demographic trends and is curious about their potential impact. With more people living into their 90s and their homes eventually returning to the market, could this create a wave of supply that shifts the UK housing market in the years ahead?  Links:  Watch: Damien Talks Money YouTube channel here.  Pre-order Andrew Craig’s new book, How To Own The World Before You’re 30  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

There’s what you think is happening in the property market… and then there’s what’s really going on behind the scenes. Every day, Rob & Rob talk to key players shaping the industry and now they’re sharing insider insights you won’t find anywhere else.  Keep your finger on the pulse with the FREE Property Pulse newsletter.   (0:47) News story of the week.  (3:40) Rob & Rob get to sharing their insider insights…  (4:50) Let’s get inside updates from big national developers  (11:25) Now for the mid-sized regional developers.  (17:47) What’s going on with build to rent?  (19:40) What does this means for investors?  (21:48) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:   Hamptons: The next generation of landlord emerges  Get the Flight Radar 24 Widget here  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

It’s that time again! Let’s get into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob with two new great questions…  (0:42) Claire has four properties in her portfolio and has just received a surprise inheritance large enough to clear all her mortgages. But should she use it to pay them off?  And how can she make sure her portfolio stays protected and tax-efficient for her family’s future?  (6:15) Danny owns two rental properties in his personal name that perform steadily but with modest returns. With a new limited company set up for his next investment, he's wondering, should he keep them or sell and reinvest through the company?  Links:  Watch our YouTube video “Accountant Explains How To Pay 0% Property Tax (Legally)” here.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

There are currently 2.86 million ‘legacy landlords’ in the UK – yes, you heard that right. But as the world of property investment continues to evolve, is their time up? Let’s find out as Rob & Rob discuss what’s behind the shift and what it means for these landlords.  (0:56) News story of the week.  (4:16) Why are legacy landlords under attack?  (6:25) The reason the old model is now broken.  (9:15) The modern strategy to property investment.  (13:15) What to do if you’re a legacy landlord?  (15:45) Key takeaways  (17:55) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Housebuilding not economically viable in half of England, warns Zoopla  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another great episode of Ask Rob & Rob.  (0:45) After buying his first buy-to-let, Simon’s debating whether to use a letting agent or self-manage the property. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on which approach makes more sense for a growing portfolio.  (3:40) Aisling lives in Australia and owns two UK buy-to-lets, both with mortgage renewals coming up. She’s keen to release equity and continue investing, but high rates are holding her back. She turns to Rob & Rob for advice on navigating mortgages and selling the “problem” property.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question here – just hit record!.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

In this month’s market update, Rob & Rob break down the latest data to uncover surprising regional differences in house prices and rental growth. Plus, they react to the headline-grabbing political proposals that could have big implications for landlords and investors alike.   (1:00) Kicking off this market update with house prices…  (6:05) Rents are up, but where and by how much?  (9:10) Is the government finally giving landlords a break?  (15:45) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Zoopla house price index  Nationwide house price index  Prime London price slump makes it ripe for investment  Rent:  Private rent and house prices, UK: September 2025  Government:  Families to save hundreds of pounds in major homebuying overhaul  Councils to be given power to impose rent caps  Greens vote to abolish landlords at their party conference  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest