In this episode, Rob shares his 2022 predictions, thoughts, and ideas. He shares a mindset tip to help you to get the most out of the coming year. Rob also talks about how several government housing initiatives and the class E changes can be leveraged by property businesses. He also covers several commercial properties and serviced accommodation opportunities. As well as suggesting some other investment vehicles you may want to educate yourself about. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don´t surround yourself with n...
Jan 03, 2022•14 min•Ep. 230
Mountains, chocolate, hiking, and great food. No wonder San Carlos de Bariloche was our favourite place to hang out. ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to people around the world. He is here to guide your success in property, bu...
Dec 30, 2021•11 min•Ep. 229
In this episode, Rob looks back at 2021. He reflects on the financial situation and the impact that is likely to have in 2022. Sharing how he is planning to protect himself and his family from that potential fallout. He also talks about some of the opportunities that have emerged and how to take advantage of them. KEY TAKEAWAYS At some point, there will be a price to pay for all of the stimulus provided by the Bank of England. Higher interest rates and inflation are highly likely but do some res...
Dec 27, 2021•9 min•Ep. 228
Seeing whales up close and personal in Argentina was brilliant, along with the mighty elephant seals at the Peninsula Valdes. We enjoyed our time in the tiny part of Wales that is nestled in Southern Argentina. ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make ...
Dec 23, 2021•12 min•Ep. 227
In this episode, Rob shares six tips any property owner can use to get themselves ahead for 2022, by taking advantage of the Christmas break. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don’t wait until January to plan for 2022. The gap between Christmas and New Year is an ideal time to do it. If you wait until January, you are 2 or 3 weeks behind other people. Use the Christmas break to catch up and learn by listening to inspiring podcasts and audiobooks. Consider reading physical books. It avoids eyestrain and can be more ...
Dec 20, 2021•14 min•Ep. 226
Boca Juniors stadium tour, ridiculously cheap food and drink as well as staying at an awesome hostel. Sometimes an awesome hotel or hostel can really make a trip! ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to people around the world. He...
Dec 16, 2021•21 min•Ep. 225
In this episode, Rob discusses UK mortgage and economic news with Marc Champ of Wharf Financials who sources competitively priced finance for property investors and developers. They talk about current sales and financing trends. As well as about what the end of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and other stimuli is likely to have. Rob and Marc discuss some of the financing options and the importance of understanding your long-term goal. As well as sharing their take on po...
Dec 13, 2021•21 min•Ep. 224
Getting some magical dollars whilst being confronted by men with guns was a rewarding experience, especially as it resulted in Argentina being the cheapest country that we visited on our travels. Yes…cheaper than Bolivia! ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wan...
Dec 09, 2021•18 min•Ep. 223
In this episode, Rob is interviewed by Dan Cooper who is himself a property deal maker and developer in Hull. As well as a podcaster. They discuss how and why they each started their property businesses. As they do this, they share tips that anyone can use to set up and run any kind of company. Rob and Dan talk about how travel broadened their minds and pushed them to overcome challenges. Then discuss how everyone can improve their mindset and build skills that will benefit them in life as well ...
Dec 06, 2021•51 min•Ep. 222
Watching football at the stadium that hosted the first-ever World Cup Final in 1930. We see out our final days in Uruguay at the wonderfully peaceful Colonia del Sacramento. ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to people around th...
Dec 02, 2021•13 min•Ep. 221
In this episode, Rob shares the details of six books and courses that have helped him recently. As well as sharing the titles, he quickly outlines what he learned from each one so that you can potentially do the same. KEY TAKEAWAYS We all tend to make decisions emotionally, adding rationale to the process helps you to make better choices. Rob recommends a book to help you to understand what is possible when putting together an efficient tax strategy for any business. For property investors, ther...
Nov 29, 2021•24 min•Ep. 220
The first time that we had ever seen a whale in its natural habitat. Plus, miles and miles of walking around Uruguay meant that we had to rely on some more magical buses to come to our rescue . ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference...
Nov 25, 2021•17 min•Ep. 219
In this episode, which is a part of his Smallbone to Pick series, Rob comments on some of the recent changes in society. Six things that are bugging him at the moment. Including totalitarianism, woke society in general and people only thinking of themselves and their point of view. As well as sharing some interesting facts about the Pandora papers scandal. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many of us feel that the world has gone crazy. Most of the so-called illegal UK property transactions revealed in the Pandora P...
Nov 22, 2021•17 min•Ep. 218
The Lonely Planet guide, at that time, said that traversing the plains of Northern Uruguay was pretty much impossible. We set out to try and dispel that myth. Let’s see what happens……. ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to peopl...
Nov 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 217
In this episode, Rob speaks with Shaz Nawaz who is the author of The Property Investors Tax Guide. A man who works as an accountant and advisor every single day. He also invests in property himself. He covers many subjects in the podcast. Including, choosing the right company structure from the ten or so options that are available, understanding joint ventures and how to grow and diversify without tax issues. As well as providing a simple explanation of the 150% land remediation relief, stamp du...
Nov 15, 2021•37 min•Ep. 216
Note to self. When going out for the day to visit remote places, make sure that you are well prepared with water, food, cash, and a plan B. And always have faith in Collectivos! ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to people aroun...
Nov 11, 2021•22 min•Ep. 215
In this episode, Rob is joined by Marc Champ the managing director of Wharf Financial. A brokerage firm that won an award in 2021 in the bridging commercial sector. He is going to be a regular guest on the podcast and will be contributing to Rob´s new book. They talk about how property entrepreneurs can secure finance in the current climate. Discussing the potential rate rises; the impact inflation has on property deals, bridging loans and other specialist mortgage products. As well as how you c...
Nov 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 214
When going to a different country – double-check the time zones. We spent a day in Paraguay on the wrong time! Loads of football in Asuncion, including 3 games in 4 days, getting marched to the front of the ticket queue because we were white as well as crazy drinking stories featuring our old friend Old Tradi. ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what suc...
Nov 04, 2021•21 min•Ep. 213
In this episode, Rob explains how to quickly improve your networking skills. Including several tips that you can put into action immediately. KEY TAKEAWAYS Regularly contact people that are already in your circle or network. Reconnect with those you have lost touch with. Remember that networking is about win-wins, helping each other. Understand what others need from you as well as what you need from them. Be an active listener. Rob explains how to do that in the podcast. Don´t just talk business...
Nov 01, 2021•14 min•Ep. 212
Hands down the funniest story you will probably hear. Toucan Pink Eye at Foz do Iguacu just makes me cry thinking about it. The falls at Iguacu are stunning, so too were the random penguins in Florianaopolis. Our time in Brazil comes to an end. ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom...
Oct 27, 2021•23 min•Ep. 211
In this episode, Rob explains why he and Aaron are diversifying and starting to invest in commercial conversions. He shares how they are using what they have already built as a springboard for this new business model. It is a short episode, but it is still packed with valuable information that any entrepreneur can benefit from. KEY TAKEAWAYS Investing time in building a power team and networking makes it a lot easier to incorporate new business models. For commercial conversions, there is a wind...
Oct 24, 2021•9 min•Ep. 210
Sao Paolo came and went and so to did Curitiba. We ended up in a football ‘ultras’ bar in Curitiba and enjoyed what probably has to be the slowest express train the world has ever known. ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to peo...
Oct 20, 2021•19 min•Ep. 209
In this episode, Rob talks about securing cash to grow your business. He shares some of the mistakes he and Aaron have made when raising finance. Rob explains how you can avoid doing the same as well as providing some additional advice to enhance your negotiation skills. KEY TAKEAWAYS Try to raise finance well in advance. You don´t want to put yourself under unnecessary pressure. Stay connected. Share what you are working on with your network. Including what you are researching. Always have an e...
Oct 17, 2021•17 min•Ep. 208
Having watched England lose to Italy on penalties (surprise surprise), at Euro 2020, gave us some appreciation of how the Brazilians must have felt in 2014 after their 1-7 battering by Germany. It must have been even worse in 1950…… Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More prop...
Oct 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 207
In this episode, Rob explains an important concept that a lot of entrepreneurs struggle to understand. Something that creates unnecessary stress in their lives and makes it extremely difficult to grow their business beyond a certain point. Every entrepreneur needs to stop trying to do everything themselves and be willing to pay others to take on certain tasks. Rob defines how to quantify time spent. Then how to do the same for time invested. Ending the episode by explaining how to use this under...
Oct 10, 2021•20 min•Ep. 206
Incredibly excited to get to a World Cup and a new part of the world, but the journey almost did not go ahead thanks to the shenanigans at Heathrow Airport. Spoiler alert – problem got solved. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom?...
Oct 06, 2021•24 min•Ep. 205
In this episode, Rob explains why you have to be extremely careful when listening to investment advice on TikTok. Particularly, advice about bitcoin and other digital currencies and certain forms of metal investments. Rob points out the dangers and provides you with ways to avoid the pitfalls. KEY TAKEAWAYS Before investing in anything do your research rather than just listening to others. With digital currencies, you must understand the underlying technology. In the podcast, Rob recommends seve...
Oct 03, 2021•11 min•Ep. 204
Locking yourself (accidentally) in a hotel bathroom and then having the maintenance man laugh uncontrollably in amazement is something I’ll never forget. We take in the East Coast including a random US Civil War coincidence and reflecting on our first trip. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what succes...
Sep 29, 2021•19 min•Ep. 203
In this episode, Rob continues with his Property FAQ series. He covers several important topics including how to choose the right mortgage, identify lucrative areas to invest in and work out the return on your investment. Below is a quick overview of the questions he answers in this episode, as well as a few key tips and tricks that he shares. This is the 4th in Rob´s Property FAQ series. If you would like to hear the others do so by navigating your way back to episodes 188, 192 and 195. Sign Up...
Sep 26, 2021•23 min•Ep. 202
The land of Hopes and Dreams, The Grand Canyon, The Hoover Dam, and superb American Hospitality. After 35ish hours in transit, we land in Los Angeles and slowly start making our way across the USA using buses and trains. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More...
Sep 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 201
