We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast, but this week isn’t just any old episode...it’s our 7th birthday. The Robs are back and sharing their passion. And to celebrate the podcast’s birthday, they’re bringing a very special episode that shares what has changed in the property market over the last 7 years. Did you know Rob & Rob first started The Property Podcast back in 2013? A while ago right! Every Thursday, property investors have listened to our podcast and followed...
Mar 05, 2020•25 min
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...
Mar 03, 2020•9 min
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 hom...
Feb 27, 2020•31 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, we’ve got two cracking questions. First up we have Ariel who reckons she might have found a link between prices and yields. She has three properties and is looking at investing in her fourth. She’s been buying properties at the rate of one a year for the last few years and is now looking to get a high rental yield in return. Ariel bought her properties for around £80,000 and has been getting £500 per calendar month in rent through single lets. This year she’s deci...
Feb 25, 2020•8 min
A couple of weeks ago Rob B was joined on The Property Podcast by property investment legend, Mark Morris. If you haven’t listened to it yet, then go and give that a listen before this episode. The response from his last appearance was incredible, with dozens of you saying how inspiring you found it and how it was giving you the motivation you needed to work towards your goals. Well, this week he’s back! But this time Rob B is picking his brains over what Mark would do if he were to start all ov...
Feb 20, 2020•24 min
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. Her...
Feb 18, 2020•7 min
Wouldn’t it be great to know what the future holds? Today’s episode of The Property Podcast is a very ambitious one. But we’re tackling it head on! 2020 is still fresh and new, but today Rob & Rob give the insights we need to make sure we have a successful 7 years ahead of us. A few weeks ago, The Robs talked about how to make the most of the next decade. And this week, they’re squishing the decade and bringing that timeframe forward. So what can you expect to learn from this podcast episode...
Feb 13, 2020•24 min
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 ...
Feb 11, 2020•7 min
Do 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 ...
Feb 06, 2020•25 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide whether getting a cheaper property is a risk or should they be going for a property with more value? Our first caller, Stephen from Glasgow, is currently looking to make another investment. He’s been investing in property for years and currently has £30,000 to invest with. Stephen has got his eye on a few properties in an upcoming auction which are going for around £25,000-£35,000. But, he’s in a dilemma. He wants to know whe...
Feb 04, 2020•9 min
In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are joined by a special guest… Mark Morris. You may or may not have heard of Mark, but he’s a successful property investor who has been in this industry for decades! The end-game of property investing is to retire right? Well, find out the valuable lessons Mark learnt along the way to his success. It didn’t happen overnight, but he’s about to share his story with us. Mark reveals all with his property journey, about his mistakes, successes and investments. This ...
Jan 30, 2020•28 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller decide on which location they should be looking at, and a landlord who’s got damp issues in his property. Our first caller, Harry from Bristol, is currently preparing to make his first property investment. He’s only interested in receiving cash flow at the moment, so his strategy is buy, refurbish and refinance. He’s in the process of scouting for locations so he’s turned to Rob & Rob for advice. He’s keen on the North West or S...
Jan 28, 2020•9 min
First of all, we’d just like to warn listeners that this episode of The Property Podcast does contain a few curse words, but it’s down to Rob & Rob getting rather passionate. Because today’s episode has the potential to change your life… In today’s episode Rob & Rob are going to be giving you a framework that will set you up for massive success. So, how can you smash this next decade? Let’s find out… Decide what you want Be willing to do difficult things Beware of the cost of perfection ...
Jan 23, 2020•27 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys have got a stamp duty special! We know, we’re just too good to you! Our first caller with his stamp duty related question is Medassa. He’s in the process of buying two blocks of flats with a business partner which are blocks of six and five individually let apartments. He’s wondering how multiple dwelling relief works. To his understanding, you can split the stamp duty costs amongst each individual apartment which will reduce the stamp duty costs. But is ...
Jan 21, 2020•6 min
Last week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob gave you their predictions for 2020. And this week they’re back for their annual rundown of the top UK property investment hotspots to help you decide where to invest next. It’s an episode that many of you look forward to at the beginning of each year. So now the wait is over - here’s a run-down of which locations made The Robs’ 2020 hotspot list, along with places should be on your radar to watch… Cities: Liverpool Manchester Nottingham/Leeds Tow...
Jan 16, 2020•20 min
The Robs are back this week for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’ve got two fantastic questions.... First up we’ve got Jonathan who’s a newbie podcast listener who has a really interesting question on renting a property vs. buying one. Jonathan lives and works in London - he’s lived here for the past decade and wants to continue to do so. However he is now looking to start his investment journey but wants to put his money where the most growth is. He’s been looking at Manchester and ...
Jan 14, 2020•6 min
We’re back again for another episode of The Property Podcast and this week it’s one of our favourites - Rob & Robs buy-to-let property investment predictions for 2020. A couple of weeks ago they reviewed their predictions for 2019 and they didn’t do too badly. But can they make it a clean sweep this year? The Robs are making some bold statements for 2020, some of which Rob D isn’t convinced they’ll get right. So what are they making predictions on? The top five cities to invest in property t...
Jan 09, 2020•19 min
We’re back with the first Ask Rob & Rob of 2020 and we’ve got a cracking question to kick off the year! This week’s question comes in from an avid Property Podcast listener who off the back of it has had the confidence to invest in his first property at the beginning of 2019. Go you! He even has a bit of spare cash left over from his property and is looking at other ways that he can invest it outside of property. One option that he’s considering is investing in shares in a development compan...
Jan 07, 2020•7 min
Happy New Year! What a way to start 2020... by listening to the first episode of the year from The Property Podcast. This is the perfect episode to start with if you’re just starting out on your property investment journey, or if you’ve only just come across Property Hub. Even for those of you who have been with us since the beginning, this is a fantastic refresher episode. Over the past few years we’ve put out hundreds of podcasts, so going all the way back to episode one might seem a little da...
Jan 02, 2020•14 min
Merry 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 the...
Dec 26, 2019•11 min
This 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 ...
Dec 19, 2019•9 min
This week on The Property Podcast, it’s one of the most popular episodes that The Robs do throughout the year. If you’ve listened to every every episode of The Property Podcast, you’ll know that at the end, Rob & Rob like to give you a tool or resource that you can go away with and put into practice. We are, of course, talking about Hub Extra. And this week we’re doing a round up of the best Hub Extra mentions that Rob & Rob have shared throughout the year. So grab your pen and paper as ...
Dec 12, 2019•29 min
It’s the final Ask Rob & Rob of 2019! But before the guys disappear for the festive holidays, they’ve got one more question they’re answering. And this week it’s from the big man himself. Our caller, Nick, is wanting to know when Rob & Rob are going to do their yearly roundup of Hub Extra, and he’d also like to see The Robs do some live events in 2020. So what have The Robs got in store for us to round up the year and look forward to in 2020? Tune in to find out… Do you have a buy to let...
Dec 10, 2019•4 min
This week’s episode of The Property Podcast is a pretty important one. As you should know by now, next week is the general election, and it’s kind of a big deal. The manifestos have been flying around all over the place with the parties promising this, that and the other. And to be honest, it can get quite confusing. So what do each of the party policies mean for property investors? Well, that’s exactly what Rob & Rob are going to dive into and dissect in today’s episode. Sit back, relax and...
Dec 05, 2019•22 min
Rob & Rob are back again this week to answer two more of your burning questions. The first caller this week is Sam who is stuck in limbo. She’s in a bit of a situation that you might not often find yourself in, but that doesn’t mean you might not be in Sam’s position at some point in the future. Sam is using a certain solicitor, however the lender that she’s using for her mortgage isn’t on the same panel. So, in order to get the rate that she wants with this lender, she’ll end up paying extr...
Dec 03, 2019•7 min
We’ve got an epic episode for you. This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are sharing just how they made £130 million worth of investments happen this year! Before you get the wrong end of the stick, this isn’t an episode of them bragging about their achievements. Oh no. They’re actually going to tell you exactly how they’ve done it and where they did it, so you can do it too. One question Rob & Rob get asked all the time is: “where are you investing?” And rightly so. They’re exper...
Nov 28, 2019•25 min
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...
Nov 26, 2019•9 min
This 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...
Nov 21, 2019•24 min
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 o...
Nov 19, 2019•7 min
This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are talking about landlord licensing. We know it’s not the most exciting of topics but it’s up there with one of the most important as a property investor. And luckily for you, The Robs will be talking you through exactly what licensing is and what you need to do. You may have ignored this topic in the past because it only ever applied to HMO’s - and maybe you’ve thought that this is still the case. But now, depending on where you are, even with s...
Nov 14, 2019•17 min
