Rishi Sunak is attempting to implement price controls for supermarket food in a concerted effort to stifle the rise in food inflation. But can it work? In this episode, Rob tells you everything you need to know. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sunak wants supermarkets to introduce price caps on foods, so as to help with the cost of living crisis. This has been done before and has not worked. Whoever is in charge of the government are equally as bad as each other. People also do not wish to learn from what has hap...
Jun 07, 2023•17 min•Ep. 380
Serviced accommodation is a hot property strategy right now for investors, but what is it doing to the Buy-To-Let sector? In this episode, Rob talks about everything you need to understand KEY TAKEAWAYS Many state that Serviced Accommodation is destroying the Buy To Let sector, but we need to understand why it’s become prominent in the first place. Staycations are becoming the norm in Britain due to the rising costs of travel, the new restrictions caused by Brexit, and the wholesale rediscoverin...
Jun 04, 2023•14 min•Ep. 379
Rob explains the new direction of the show, and the focus points that you can tune into in order to create more wealth, and broaden your investing horizons. KEY TAKEAWAYS By focussing upon different asset classes and investing opportunities, you will be able to increase the wealth-making potential ahead of you. Monday and Thursday episodes will remain the norm, but stay tuned - if news happens, then this show will pounce upon it and report accordingly. BEST MOMENTS 'This is going to be part of P...
May 31, 2023•6 min•Ep. 378
Rob explains the crucial difference between currency and money, and why we should seek to differentiate between the two when discussing wealth and finance. KEY TAKEAWAYS The main characteristic of currency is that it's a unit of trade, it's portable, it is durable, divisible and fungible. Money shares the same characteristics as currency, but it is also a storer of value. Since the early 1910s, the dollar and pound have lost 97-98% of their value as a currency, whereas money itself has provably ...
May 28, 2023•7 min•Ep. 377
Rob runs through the six most amazing UK-based railway journeys that you should make sure you take in your lifetime ABOUT US Property Nomads brings property and all things currency, money and macro straight to you. All with a no-nonsense attitude! WHERE TO FIND US = https://linktr.ee/thepropertynomadspodcast PROPERTY BOOKS Property FAQs = https://amzn.to/3MWfcL4 Buy To Let: How To Get Started = https://amzn.to/3genjle 101 Top Property Tips = https://amzn.to/2NxuAQL EVENT MENTIONED ON PODCAST htt...
May 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 376
Rob talks about the changes coming to the show, including an exciting name change, some alterations to the format, and a deeper focus on currency, money and investing strategies. KEY TAKEAWAYS The show's name will be changing to Property Nomads, and there will be some slight changes to the podcast's logo. The travel shows on a Thursday will be altered until new travel content is available. Once more journeys are undertaken, the show will be back with the stories! As the team have grown, so too h...
May 24, 2023•10 min•Ep. 375
Buy-to-let as a business strategy is one of the more popular forms of property investing, but is it slowly on the wane? In this episode, Rob cuts through the chaotic information out there and tells you everything you need to know. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are buying individual units and renting them out one by one, then Buy-To-Let has certainly become more challenging due to increased maintenance costs and interest rates. If you are cash rich and not interested in using bank finance, buy-to-let may ...
May 21, 2023•10 min•Ep. 374
We all love a bargain when it comes to holidays, but you have to aware of what you’re being charged when it comes to air travel. In this episode, Rob tells you everything you need to know when it comes to booking that all-important flight. ABOUT US Property Nomads brings property and all things currency, money and macro straight to you. All with a no-nonsense attitude! WHERE TO FIND US = https://linktr.ee/thepropertynomadspodcast PROPERTY BOOKS Property FAQs = https://amzn.to/3MWfcL4 Buy To Let:...
May 17, 2023•9 min•Ep. 373
There is a looming crisis in the rental sector – one that may present a nightmare for landlords – but how can we circumvent it? In this episode, Rob tells you everything you need to know. KEY TAKEAWAYS Around seven million homes in the UK are being rented out to people. Forecasts say that around 100,000 homes will quit the market every year, but this is likely to be an underestimate. Landlords selling their portfolios will have a negative impact. One of the main reasons for the sales in the chan...
May 14, 2023•11 min•Ep. 372
Rob discusses why flying will always the better options when it comes to UK travel, both in terms of time and affordability. ABOUT US Property Nomads brings property and all things currency, money and macro straight to you. All with a no-nonsense attitude! WHERE TO FIND US = https://linktr.ee/thepropertynomadspodcast PROPERTY BOOKS Property FAQs = https://amzn.to/3MWfcL4 Buy To Let: How To Get Started = https://amzn.to/3genjle 101 Top Property Tips = https://amzn.to/2NxuAQL EVENT MENTIONED ON PO...
May 10, 2023•19 min•Ep. 371
The market suddenly seems to be flooded and overwhelmed with opportunities to turn commercial properties into residential ones. but why is this? In this episode, Rob breaks down the reasons, and talks about why now might be a boom time for canny investors. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the past few years, lockdowns and economic instability have led to a serious downturn in retail and commercial units being needed. Also, remote working has become the norm. Simply put, if there are less people required in the ...
May 07, 2023•8 min•Ep. 370
Rob dives deep into why the cost of domestic air travel in the UK has fallen sharply, and how you can best take advantage. ABOUT US Property Nomads brings property and all things currency, money and macro straight to you. All with a no-nonsense attitude! WHERE TO FIND US = https://linktr.ee/thepropertynomadspodcast PROPERTY BOOKS Property FAQs = https://amzn.to/3MWfcL4 Buy To Let: How To Get Started = https://amzn.to/3genjle 101 Top Property Tips = https://amzn.to/2NxuAQL EVENT MENTIONED ON PODC...
May 03, 2023•9 min•Ep. 369
There has been for households to reach a target of C on an EPC rating by 2025, and many have long thought it unfeasible. In this episode, Rob talks about why there may be light at the end of the tunnel for landlords now that common sense seems to be being considered. KEY TAKEAWAYS The government have had great ideas, but no way of funding them. The cost should never have been heaped upon landlords. While the time scale seems to have been relaxed, this is by no means a victory for landlords. We a...
Apr 30, 2023•11 min•Ep. 368
Rob talks you through the eight things you must always do, and the things you must definitely avoid when you’re on your own journey around the world. ABOUT US Property Nomads brings property and all things currency, money and macro straight to you. All with a no-nonsense attitude! WHERE TO FIND US = https://linktr.ee/thepropertynomadspodcast PROPERTY BOOKS Property FAQs = https://amzn.to/3MWfcL4 Buy To Let: How To Get Started = https://amzn.to/3genjle 101 Top Property Tips = https://amzn.to/2Nxu...
Apr 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 367
Rob returns to the subject of mould in your properties, this time with a focus on the solutions you can put to practical use that will keep your home mould-free. KEY TAKEAWAYS Factors that may play into the state of the mould in a home include when it was built, what type of construction it is, and the materials used. Mould can often be avoided by tenants who understand that ventilation matters. It might simply be a case of explaining the dangers of condensation and an unventilated space. Trickl...
Apr 23, 2023•21 min•Ep. 366
Having explained the benefits of having a second passport or citizenship, Rob now lists the four most effective ways to obtain either or both. 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 yo...
Apr 19, 2023•16 min•Ep. 365
As one of the UK's most successful investors, Rob has come up against his share of challenges, and one of the fiercest opponents when it comes to properties is mould. In this episode, Rob talks about what causes it, which may help you to prevent it from taking hold in your house. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mould can cause a great deal of issues, and can negatively impact health in a very big way. It isn't just a stain on a wall. Mould generally occurs when a cold air front hits a warm air front. It starts as...
Apr 16, 2023•14 min•Ep. 364
Many people around the world are the holders of multiple passports, and even have residencies in different countries around the world. but what is the benefit of this? In this episode, Rob tells you why it might be something you may want to consider for yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having multiple passports and residences gives you the flexibility to decide if you want to relocate, depending on the current state of the country in which you live. Diversifying in business is always wise and the wisdom ...
Apr 12, 2023•13 min•Ep. 363
With a holiday upon our doorstep, Rob takes the opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Easter, as well as provide you with a small property market update, including the recent planning obstacles that have arisen, and how they will affect you. KEY TAKEAWAYS More red tape in planning will mean that sales of new homes are due to fall. Stricter regulations always mean a dip in accessibility. We need more housing to fulfil the shortfall in what's available, and yet local councils make it nigh on im...
Apr 09, 2023•11 min•Ep. 362
With the advent of the first UK city tourist tax, Rob talks about its implications, as well as the best UK staycations to take and the most reasonable EU city breaks out there. 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...
Apr 05, 2023•11 min•Ep. 361
The government are set on achieving an EPC rating of C by 2025, but how feasible is this? In this episode, Rob shares some practical ways you can use to start improving the EPC rating on your home. KEY TAKEAWAYS An energy performance certificate outlines how energy efficient your home is. The lowest rating is a G, which means inefficiency and A is incredible efficient. If a property has an F or G rating on the scale, it is considered un-lettable. From December 2028 all rental properties must hav...
Apr 02, 2023•16 min•Ep. 360
As an experienced traveller, Rob shares a host of top tips that’ll have you city-hopping around the globe in no time! 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, b...
Mar 29, 2023•17 min•Ep. 359
In the UK we have a target of net-zero housing, to be achieved by 2035, but it feasible, and even achievable? In this episode, Rob talks you through why he believes it's a target we're likely to miss... KEY TAKEAWAYS Man-made climate change does not exist. It's part of a bigger cycle during which the earth heats up and cools down. Every house and home in the UK needs to be carbon neutral by 2035. This is hardly achievable or sustainable due to the many myriad types of houses out there, all with ...
Mar 26, 2023•14 min•Ep. 358
Rob is here with the Property Nomads’ personal top five destinations in terms of travel 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, business, and life and to inspi...
Mar 23, 2023•13 min•Ep. 357
The latest trend that seems to sweeping through property investing, is the installation of heat pumps, but as Rob relates in this episode, the cons may well outweigh the pros... KEY TAKEAWAYS In the UK, a lot of the housing is very old, and the current boom in heat pumps is being driven by climate fear-mongers. Yet we as residents are being expected to foot the bill. People fail to consider the literal material cost of building a heat pump. These materials have to be mined, and the effects are d...
Mar 20, 2023•15 min•Ep. 356
Rob reports on the sun-drenched beauty and elegance of Turin and its many gifts to the curious traveller. 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, business, and...
Mar 16, 2023•17 min•Ep. 355
When it comes to eco-policy and green policies, why does no one consider the true cost behind it all? In this episode, Rob talks about the real financial impact of these radical policies, and the cost to our society. KEY TAKEAWAYS Investors know that the only way to get ahead in the world is to make sure that you're getting the best return on your investment. Like it or not, the companies that provide the best return on your investment are concerns such tobacco. We need to ask what the real fina...
Mar 13, 2023•15 min•Ep. 354
Architecture and design are a big draw when it comes to travelling the world, and in this episode, Rob talks about the top five places he’s been in terms of beauty and visual appeal. 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 ...
Mar 09, 2023•17 min•Ep. 353
Rob talks about how the recent drive towards eco-friendly energy production will impact the commodities market in surprising ways that many are not even considering yet. KEY TAKEAWAYS The challenge that many are not considering to its full potential right now, is that the very act of creating renewable energy is having a devastating effect upon the environment The blinkered view of governmental mandates on eco-friendliness is causing irreparable harm to the citizens suffering through the cost of...
Mar 06, 2023•11 min•Ep. 352
Rob shares our definitive list of the top five countries weve visited in our vast experience as a globetrotter, explaining why you need to make sure you hit these spots when you begin your own journey around the world. 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 ...
Mar 02, 2023•15 min•Ep. 351
