We’re all here because of a love for property. This week we give you tips on how to apply for your dream job - whether it’s in property or in another industry - along with the interview techniques that will make you stand out from the pack. And stay listening, at the end of the episode we’ll let you know about some exciting employment opportunities with the Property Hub. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s not often ALDI is the focus of property news, but this week they’ve caught our attention. In Germany ALDI ...
Feb 15, 2018•38 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Jack & Barney ask Rob & Rob... How do I start a career in property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer...
Feb 13, 2018•7 min
We’ve mentioned it before, but we’ve never delved deep into it. This week, we’re discussing the ripple effect. We take a look at how it moved from London to Manchester, what it’s meant in those cities, where it could trickle down to and most importantly how you can use it to find the next property hotspot. NEWS THIS WEEK A landmark ruling in favour of a freeholder has caught our eye this week. Will leasehold costs be slashed? We take a closer look. You can check out the full story for yourself h...
Feb 08, 2018•20 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, John & Gareth ask Rob & Rob... Will I save tax by transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via...
Feb 06, 2018•8 min
We’ve been in the property game for quite some time now and almost on a daily basis, someone asks us “What would you do?” This week - we’re going to tell you! From starting in a credit card hole to making the leap to become a full time landlord, these are the questions we get asked most often and this what we would do if we were in those situations ourselves. NEWS THIS WEEK Purplebricks could have 15% of the market by 2022 according the banks. What is to become of the high street estate agent? A...
Feb 01, 2018•24 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Dominique & Mike ask Rob & Rob... Why am I paying so much tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your comput...
Jan 30, 2018•9 min
He’s back - our very own mortgage rockstar - Dave Cookson. The last time we heard from Dave was on episode 244 with an update on some of the major changes to the mortgage market. This week, he gives us his expert opinion on what to look out for in 2018 including: Borrowing through a limited company Products available to limited companies The benefits of purchasing outside limited companies What’s on the horizon for BTL mortgages in the U.K. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s more great news for investors this ...
Jan 25, 2018•29 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Luke & another listener ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Jan 23, 2018•9 min
The start of the year is the perfect time to set yourself new goals and ambitions for the future. We thought it was an ideal opportunity to have a look at one of our archive episodes about dreamlines. The purpose is to create your vision of the lifestyle you want, then plan how you’re going to use property to achieve it. We’ve also got a free course and spreadsheet - Laying The Foundations which will show you exactly what to do and help you make 2018 your best year in property yet! IF YOU ENJOYE...
Jan 18, 2018•16 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & Sunny ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2018•10 min
He’s back! Russell from Property Hub Tax was so popular last week, we had to bring him back for a second instalment. Russell has 10 powerful tax strategies that will help you start saving money from today right through to passing on generational wealth to your children. NEWS THIS WEEK Big news this week - it’s been revealed that London property prices dipped in 2017. This isn’t great news, but the silver lining is - our London property price predictions for 2017 were actually correct! RESOURCE O...
Jan 11, 2018•33 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 09, 2018•9 min
Happy New Year! We’ve been so exciting about the beginning of 2018 because we’re finally unveiling our new business. Due to overwhelming demand, we present - Property Hub Tax. So much work has happened in the background to bring you this very special service and with it comes the introduction of Russell Smith. Russell is our in-house property tax rockstar and in this episode he gives you a beginner’s guide. Russell will continue to join us more and more with some absolute must know tax tips and ...
Jan 04, 2018•33 min
Episode 250! Can you believe it? So much has happened in 2017 and this week we take a look back at the year that was and discuss what’s on the horizon for 2018. Interest rates, mortgage interest rate relief, PRA, lending rules - What’s happened in the past 12 months, how have things played out and how it’ll all affect your property journey in the coming year. We also unveil some of our super exciting plans for 2018! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are...
Dec 28, 2017•19 min
Foolish we know, but we’re doing it again. Predictions for 2018. We start by looking back at last year to see how we did, then we’ll set our sights 12 months into the future. Will there be growth? Will interest rates increase? Will we ever correct predict the London market? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like ...
Dec 21, 2017•17 min
Raindrops on roses And podcasts on business. E-books about bitcoin. And Rob D’s bluetooth speaker… These are a few of our favourite things… What a year! So many great podcasts, books, apps and tech. This is what we enjoyed in 2017. Podcasts Reply All – Long Distance Noah Kagan Presents (We actually had Noah on The Property Podcast a while back. You can find that episode here) Butterfly Effect Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman Books Principles – Ray Dalio Art of not giving a fuck – Mark Manson T...
Dec 14, 2017•31 min
Investment in an area makes it a good candidate to buy property to benefit from increasing population, new employers, better leisure facilities, transport etc. But what counts as a regeneration project big enough to make a difference? Does your investment area have any major regeneration projects happening? We take a look across the country so you know what’s happening and where. NEWS THIS WEEK 4000 Landlords Letting Illegally. It’s a bold headline about a Welsh Government scheme, but what can w...
Dec 07, 2017•32 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Santa Claus pays the Rob's a visit and... ...asks Rob & Rob... some interesting questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Prop...
Dec 05, 2017•3 min
A recent episode of Dispatches called “Is Britain Full?” looked at the divide between the North and South of England. We’ve broken down and dissected the episode to help inform you about the regions to enable to you really look at what’s going on with regard to population, development, infrastructure and what it means for you as in investor. You can watch the full Dispatches episode right here. NEWS THIS WEEK The Budget dominated the news this week. We’ve gone through it to find out how it affec...
Nov 30, 2017•22 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve... ...asks Rob & Rob... How should I plan to get the most out of 2018? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summi...
Nov 28, 2017•10 min
A lot has changed between episode 1 and now. Mortgages rules, tax laws, areas to invest - the list goes on. With all that, we’ve changed our minds about a few things too. This week we’re taking a look back at some of the things we’ve said in the past and exploring what’s different – and how to continue to being a successful property investor. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Faster than typing. No that’s not a typo. It’s a tool called Loom that makes it easier to send video messages to members of your team ...
Nov 23, 2017•27 min
It’s time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit… …ask Rob & Rob… Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don’t be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever’s on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Su...
Nov 21, 2017•9 min
This week we’re very lucky to be joined by mortgage broker Dave Cookson to talk us through all the changes going on in the mortgage market at the moment. And there are a lot of them! We talk about: What the impact of the recent base rate rise has been so far, and what’s likely to happen in the future How lenders are applying the recent "portfolio landlord" requirements How the increased regulation around affordability has affected the market What’s happening with Limited Company mortgages right ...
Nov 16, 2017•29 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt from Birmingham and Matt from London… ...ask Rob & Rob... What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer...
Nov 14, 2017•10 min
This week we take a deep dive into the research you should be doing when buying in a new development. Particularly when you're looking at off-plan opportunities, the promises of developers can look great – but there are dangers too, and plenty of unwary investors have ended up with a problem property...or no property at all! To make sure you're protected, Rob B runs us through the checks he makes at RMP Property when assessing a deal. There's a lot to it, so have your notepad at the ready... Res...
Nov 09, 2017•22 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & another listener… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your ...
Nov 07, 2017•11 min
Doesn’t time fly? It’s been 10 years since the credit crunch got underway – and looking back at the decade since, there are some valuable lessons to take into the next cycle. We talk about: The timing of market drops What happened with the availability of credit How to take advantage of the next upswing… …And how to position yourself to profit from the crash And most importantly, what you can expect to be on TV over the next 10 years! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK If you’re a fan of power naps, check out...
Nov 02, 2017•19 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam Jones & Stephen from Edinburgh… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recordi...
Oct 31, 2017•11 min
Do you know your GDV from your LTV, your Section 21 from your Section 8 and your ROI from your SVR? If not, never fear: this week we’re busting some property investing jargon! There are all kinds of acronyms and specialist pieces of terminology that get thrown around in property investing circles – and if you’re new to it, it can be intimidating to ask what on earth everyone is talking about. This week (a mere 240 episodes too late) we’re bringing you up to speed. (And if you consider yourself a...
Oct 26, 2017•26 min
It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony & Jez from London… ...ask Rob & Rob... How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your comp...
Oct 24, 2017•8 min