The Property Podcast

Get ready for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:35) Luke’s just completed his fourth buy-to-let in South Wales and is now considering his next move. He’s weighing up whether he should continue investing in lower-value buy-to-lets or explore something new such as industrial lets.  (3:42) Tommy’s owned and lived in a 1-bed leasehold maisonette in Essex for two years, but he's now relocating to Newcastle. He wants to start investing in freehold properties within a limited company, so he’s wondering whether it’s better to sell the leasehold to invest in more properties or hold onto it for future capital growth.  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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

The wait is over – the new Renters’ Rights bill is out, and the changes are BIG! Will Labour’s new conditions be the final straw for landlords, or are things not as bad as they feared? Join Rob & Rob as they break down the key updates and explore what this means for landlords and tenants. Has the UK property market just changed forever? Press play to find out!  Plus, check out Rob D’s YouTube video here.  (0:35) News story of the week  (2:50) The top changes from the Renters Rights bill  (4:18) Let's kick off with no-fault evictions  (14:25) What about rent increases  (17:05) No bidding wars or offers above the asking rent – what?!  (19:55) Discrimination  (20:45) The new landlord database  (22:35) When will all this happen?  (24:12) How will this affect landlords?  (30:29) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Join Rob D’s launch team here  Guide to the Renters’ Rights Bill  Beneath a Scarlet Sky    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

From property dilemmas to investment insights, it’s time for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:40) Mark finds himself in a challenging dilemma with his rental property in London, where he used to live. Unaware of Section 24 when initially letting out the property, he's now paying a hefty tax bill each year. He's wondering if there's a way around this or if selling the property is his best option. What advice will Rob & Rob have for him?  (5:20) After receiving the Deed of Certificate for his leasehold flat, James has discovered that because he owns multiple properties, it’s now classified as a non-qualified lease. He’s worried this could affect the flat’s value and mortgage options, so turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

In this special market update celebrating an incredible 600 consecutive episodes, Rob & Rob look into the latest market news – unpacking everything from diverse house price trends to how potential changes in capital gains tax may be influencing landlords’ decisions. Plus, there’s some good news on the mortgage front and a surprise twist in this week’s Hub Extra!  (0:48) What’s going on with house prices  (6:28) Are landlords selling up?  (10:20) There’s movement on the Renters’ Rights Bill  (12:02) Some positive updates about mortgages  (13:46) The latest from the world of politics   (16:25) Hub Extra (with a twist!)  Links mentioned:  Halifax: UK house price growth approaches two-year high  Nationwide house price index  Concern over housing costs hits record high across rich nations  Rise in ex-rental properties listed for sale before Budget  Rental sales appraisals rise amid landlord CGT fears  Renters’ Rights Bill set for Parliament this week  Rental bidding wars set to be banned  Lloyds Bank raises borrowing limit for first-time buyers  Coventry lowers BTL rates  James Cleverly: I would abolish stamp duty  Our Greatest Fear —Marianne Williamson  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! Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering two new listener questions!  (0:44) Owen’s curious about how you extract the cash from a capital growth-focused property portfolio. He understands that capital growth creates more wealth in the long run compared to high rental yields, but he's unsure how to access that wealth when the time comes. He turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best approach and whether he should rethink his overall strategy. (4:08) James wants to know if he can request a full re-evaluation of his property from the mortgage company to reflect the improvements he’s made, which could potentially increase its value.  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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

In today’s inspiring AOB, Rob & Rob discuss the simple yet effective ways to stand out in business – whether you're an entrepreneur, employee, or a property investor. Sharing their own real-life experiences, they reveal how these principles helped them build a top-performing podcast and a £100m property business.    Enjoy the show?    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Give us your feedback on Instagram – Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

Rob & Rob rewind the clock on their property journeys to share what they did, and what they’d do differently knowing what they do now. There’s plenty to learn from their experiences and mistakes, wherever you are on your property journey.  (0:58) News story of the week  (2:27) What would The Robs do if they started again?  (3:08) How did Rob & Rob get started in property investment ?  (11:11) Looking back, what changes would they make?  (15:10) What would they do the same?  (17:27) What they still do today  (19:40) Their biggest lightbulb moments  (22:39) Rob & Rob’s advice and guidance for you  (30:48) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Mortgage approvals hit highest level in two years: BoE  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 latest round of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got some cracking ones this week!  (0:37) Andy's come across an interesting article about Labour potentially tweaking the renter's reform bill. It mentions they might introduce a French-style hardship test. Is there any real substance to this or is it just rumour mill chatter?  (3:11) Tom's got a chunk of capital and is considering a strategy to buy houses outright, refurbish them, and then remortgage to withdraw much of his initial investment. Now he’s wondering how banks will assess his remortgage applications; will it solely be based on the rental income or is there more to it?   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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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 property still stack up?   (0:50) News story of the week  (2:31) What is this new financial era?  (7:40) What should we be investing in?  (10:50) Asset classes we MIGHT invest in  (10:58) The stock market  (14:17) Gold  (16:31) Bonds  (18:18) Bitcoin  (20:30) How does property stack up?  (28:19) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  10 Minute Mail  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

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 secure their financial future, rather than using it to pay off existing debt. She turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice on how to grow their pension pot and make smart investment choices.  (4:49) Rich is planning a move to Dubai, he currently owns one buy-to-let property, with plans to rent out his current home once he relocates. With £200K coming his way next year, he’s weighing his options: should he use the money to pay off some or all of the capital on his existing properties, or invest in another property to grow his portfolio?  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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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 belief, and it turns out we’re living in highly unusual times! Tune in to find out what they uncovered…  (0:50) News story of the week  (5:40) Does property really double every 10-years?  (8:00) The shocking discovery…  (13:50) What lies ahead?  (21:30) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Angela Rayner stops Mayor’s plan to impose rent controls on landlords  Omnos  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

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 strategy? That’s exactly what Phillip wants to know, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice. What will they say?  (4:05) Last year, James had the chance to buy the leasehold on his property for £185K, but now the price has dropped to just £30K! He’s curious if this drastic reduction is due to potential legal changes affecting ground rent, or if there's another reason his landlord might be eager to sell.  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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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 grasp what’s happened, it’s nearly impossible to take the right action. Join Rob & Rob as they share the latest developments one year later and discuss what you should be doing as an investor.   (1:05) News story of the week  (6:16) The silent property crash update…  (7:15) Let’s recap what the silent property crash actually is  (9:03) What does the data tell us?  (13:14) What should you do as an investor?   (19:30) Rob & Rob’s conclusion  (20:49) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Halifax house price index  Landlords face £11,000 higher CGT bill if rumours true  TPP541: The silent property crash  TPP571: Update on the silent property crash  The silent property crash of 2023  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

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 the added risk of being overseas. He’s worried that if needs to remortgage every few years at a similar cost, it could eat into the benefits of an interest-only mortgage, especially with inflation. He turns to Rob & Rob for advice on whether this fee is fair and how it might affect his portfolio strategy.  (4:24) Adam’s curious to know whether The Robs foresee a time when mortgage companies might link their loans to inflation, potentially reducing the advantage of leverage in property investment.  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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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 one else is talking about. Plus, find out which rumour has the guys feeling uneasy.  Don’t forget, if you want to be the first to know what’s happening in the property world, be sure to sign up for our newsletter, Property Pulse.  (0:40) Let’s dive into August market update…  (3:05) What’s going on with house building targets  (8:44) The latest updates on property prices  (14:05) Some exciting and positive market news  (17:05) Are landlords selling more than they’re buying?  (18:30) Will capital gains tax be going up?  (22:16) Hub Extra     Links mentioned:  What Labour’s new policies on planning and house-building mean for landlords  Nationwide house price index  Hometrack house price index  UK leading global property recovery, says abrdn, as it moves real estate from underweight to neutral  Berkeley Homes back buying  Landlords selling more than they’re buying  Labour ‘considering’ raising Capital Gains Tax  Race across the world    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! 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 turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and advice.  (3:07) George has put an offer on a flat that looks like a solid investment with a great yield, however he’s concerned as the property has a vacant freeholder. He plans to get indemnity insurance but wants to know if the guys have dealt with similar situations and what potential issues he might face down the line.  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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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 predictable and help you make informed decisions.   But predictability sparks curiosity: where are we in the cycle? Is it on track... has it failed us this time around? Join us as The Robs share their views and provide answers to your questions. Will they continue to rely on the cycle, or are they finally done with it?  (0:45) News story of the week  (5:02) 18-year property cycle update…  (6:04) Lets recap on what the cycle actually is  (10:06) Why are we questioning it?   (16:27) What’s the reason it may not be playing out?  (18:30) Will The Robs continue to use the cycle?   (26:21) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  Rayner unveils housing reform plan to get Britain building  No details of Renters Rights Bill  camelcamelcamel  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 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 out right away or to purchase a residential house to live in temporarily before renting it out. With a £50K deposit, he turns to Rob & Rob for guidance on the best route for his first investment.  (5:17) Corey's recently purchased a one-bed flat near Coventry University to add to his portfolio. With the leasehold reform initiated, he wants to know the general pros and cons and how this bill might impact his investment.  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 by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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 tackling the ultimate goal of every business: growth! They’re sharing five core strategies to help you unlock growth in your business, along with valuable lessons learned…  Links mentioned:  Work with us: Property Hub jobs      Enjoy the show?    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Give us your feedback on Instagram – Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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 horizon. Will the forecast be positive or as dreary as the weather - let’s find out!  (0:54) News story of the week  (4:10) The half-time report begins…  (5:10) Have house prices risen or fallen?  (7:25) Top performing areas in the last 12 months  (9:55) How’s London performing?  (10:35) Overall interest rates  (11:35) What do Rob & Rob make of it all?  (20:15) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  What will be in the new Renters’ Rights Bill?  Hometrack house price index  ScreenZen    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