“Never sell a property” is the default advice that tends to get dished out to investors, and under many circumstances that makes sense…but it’s helpful to consider situations where selling might make sense. In this episode we explore the reasons why “never sell” often makes sense, and when it doesn’t. Including: Playing the property cycle […] The post TPP134: Never sell a property? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 08, 2015•24 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, James Scott asked: Is remortgaging always a good idea? It’s really important to make sure that you’re making money each month. If you borrow more money and consequently start making a loss, then you could be in trouble down the line, unless you have a lot of spare capital. […] The post ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 06, 2015•6 min
Tonight, 12 Property Hub Meetups are taking place all across the UK – so we thought we’d dedicate this episode to why you should be networking, and how to start. Networking isn’t always the easiest thing to do – actually, “networking” is almost a dirty word for many people – but building a strong network […] The post TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 01, 2015•26 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jane Cooper asked: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! What should I do? Annoyingly, the answer is that you probably have to stick to your side of the bargain, even if your tenant isn’t sticking to theirs. As with any situation like this, your first port […] The post ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2015•6 min
Property investing is a business just like any other, so why shouldn’t you build a team instead of trying to do it all yourself? Whether you’ve got a big portfolio to manage, or you’re struggling to get started because you’re trying to balance the property search alongside your job and family, an assistant can free […] The post TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2015•28 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam Brown from London asked: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? Ultimately, it all comes down to your tolerance to risk. Both Robs do go for it, even though it’s a luxury – it should also be mentioned that Yellow includes it by default, encompassed within the 10% […] The post ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2015•9 min
This week we’re exploding 5 of the most common myths you’ll hear if you spend any amount of time listening to the media (or “gurus”) when it comes to property. It’s not just an opportunity for us to get on our high horse and have a rant, fun though that is: your beliefs affect the […] The post TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2015•31 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graeham asked: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? A slightly tongue-in-cheek question, but an interesting one nonetheless. The answer is clearly no, but there is nuance to be considered: at one end of the scale, some landlords refurbish derelict properties and provide great new housing for […] The post ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2015•8 min
A different type of episode this week, as we flip on the microphone to record the type of business-related discussion that we typically have over coffee (or distract ourselves with when we’re meant to be working): is it advantageous to focus on your strengths, or work on your weaknesses? Our freeform conversation takes us from […] The post TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Sep 10, 2015•26 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a Mystery Guest asked: What’s better: property or shares? There are lots of pros and cons either way! Property can be leveraged and normally offers higher returns, but some people do very on shares and they’re much easier to diversify if needs be. Property is also something most people […] The post ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2015•9 min
Our first nationwide local meetups are TONIGHT – so to mark the occasion, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to questions you can ask other property investors you come across. (And if you haven’t booked your place on a meetup yet, it’s not too late! Click here for all the details – they’re all completely […] The post TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 03, 2015•26 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Niraj asked: Should property investors use a limited company? Never an easy decision! The answer touched on weighing up yield and capital growth, as well as the impact of tax on your final financial position. Also it depends on whether or not you want to (or need to) withdraw […] The post ASK01: Should property investors use a limited company? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 01, 2015•12 min
A short podcast this week, in which we announce…that we’re going twice-weekly! Yes, that’s double as much property podcast goodness for the hard-to-beat price of “nothing at all”. If your’e a subscriber already, you don’t need to do anything at all: every Tuesday you’ll be getting an episode in your feed called “Ask Rob & […] The post TPP128: Introducing…Ask Rob & Rob! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2015•11 min
This week we’re sharing 5 of our favourite negotiation techniques…oh you’ve twisted our arm, we’ll make it 6…fine, we’ll throw in a big announcement and a Resource of the Week, can’t say fairer than that. Among other things, we cover: What number to start the negotiation at The surprising power of saying nothing at all […] The post TPP127: 5 negotiation techniques you can use to get a better deal appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2015•25 min
A sorry tale, a warning and a therapy session all rolled into one this week as we tell the story of how Rob B lost £40,000 on a single deal. We rub the salt ever deeper as we examine: How Rob found the deal in the first place; Why it was such a good opportunity; Where he went wrong; What happened to other people's deals which did go through (the truly painful bit); The three ways in which Rob lost out. The post TPP126: How Rob B lost £40,000 on one deal appeared first on The Property Hub. See om...
Aug 13, 2015•25 min
It’s a frequent debate, which has had fuel added to it by the recent Budget measures: should I shelter my property investments within a limited company? There are benefits in terms of inheritance tax and treatment of financing costs, but drawbacks for drawing out cash and tax on capital gains. So what to do? In […] The post TPP125: Should you create a limited company for your property portfolio? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 06, 2015•32 min
The Budget came as a bit of shock for property investors, but there’s no need to admit defeat! After explaining the changes last week, in this episode we’re sharing ideas for what to do about them. (If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode yet, you should definitely check that out first to get the […] The post TPP124: Post-budget survival tactics for property investors appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2015•28 min
We were anticipating a quiet few years for property investors with the Conservatives in power, but how wrong we were… The emergency Budget contained a lot that will directly affect investors – among the measures, an absolute bombshell that will have a dramatic impact. In the first episode of our two-part special, we explain the […] The post TPP123: Budget special: 6 ways property investors will be affected appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2015•24 min
Investing in property is never going to happen unless you can find properties to buy in the first place. And rather than just buying whatever your local estate agent has in stock, you want to find the right property: a deal that ticks all your boxes, moves you closer to your goals and puts money […] The post TPP122: How to find a property sourcer appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2015•26 min
This 18 year property cycle we’ve been going on about for the last year…is it all just a scam? That’s what we’re asking this week, in response to a voicemail from a listener who expressed doubts about the veracity of the data and its application. So we dug into: Has the 18 year pattern actually […] The post TPP121: Is the 18 Year Property Cycle a scam? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 09, 2015•24 min
We all have a finite amount of cash, and that puts a ceiling on the total size of your portfolio: when the money for deposits runs out, the only way to buy more is to hope the market rises so you can refinance. Unless, that is, you “recycle your cash” – which is really nothing […] The post TPP120: How to build a property empire by recycling your deposit appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2015•21 min
This week we’re guiding you through the process of conducting a portfolio review: an important process to conduct at least annually so you can course-correct and measure your progress towards your goals. The steps we suggested were: Make a recurring calendar appointment Calculate your true ROI Update your capital values Review your rents Check your […] The post TPP118: How to review your portfolio appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2015•23 min
This week we’re talking about something we don’t know that much about (no change there then): commercial property. It’s a very different asset class from residential property in terms of its benefits, drawbacks and risk profile – and it’s something that, as neither of us currently invest in it, we haven’t given enough time to […] The post TPP117: How to get started in commercial property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2015•19 min
Any good financial adviser will tell your to diversify. But if we’re honest, our portfolios are weighted heavily in favour of property over any other asset class. So how about diversifying within property? In this week’s episode we discuss five different ways to balance out the risk in your portfolio: Investing in houses and apartments […] The post TPP115: How to diversify within property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2015•17 min
Uh oh…it’s a LIVE edition of the podcast! We’re celebrating Issue 1 of The Property Hub Magazine landing on doormats around the country by conducting a Q&A with some of the listeners who’ve played a big part in helping us to get this – our most ambitious project yet – off the ground. Some of […] The post TPP114: Live Q&A appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2015•35 min
Property investment is great when everything is chugging along nicely…but what happens when the economy takes a turn for the worse? A crash may not happen soon, but we know it will come at some point – so what can we do to prepare ourselves? In this episode we cover: Looking to history to see […] The post TPP113: How to survive a property crash appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2015•29 min
The general election is only a week away – have you not seen daylight for weeks because your window is full of campaign posters? Sore knuckles from door knocking? Or just quietly concerned about what changes could be coming down the line for you as an investor depending on the outcome? We hope it’s the […] The post TPP111: Who should property investors vote for in the election? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2015•22 min
What with the podcast and The Property Hub, we speak to a lot of investors – and get asked a lot of questions (and we love it!). In this week’s episode, we round up the five questions that crop up the most – which are… How do I find a below market value deal? It’s […] The post TPP110: The 5 questions we get asked the most – answered! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2015•30 min
We talk to a lot of property investors, and every so often we hear something that makes us cringe – which inspired this episode of “things a property investor should never be heard saying”. Those things include: “I’ll pay the asking price” “I don’t want to get into debt” “I’ve saved up £20k – now […] The post TPP109: 10 things a property investor should never be heard saying appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2015•28 min
Rent to rent: it’s a hot topic, but what’s the truth behind the hype? That’s what we get deep into in this week’s episode. Although it’s not a strategy that either of us has used, we’ve spoken to a lot of people who have and started to build up a picture of what works, what […] The post TPP108: Rent to Rent – the truth behind the hype appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 09, 2015•21 min
