At some point in your property journey you’re going to get people who are questioning what it is you’re doing. People that doubt you’ll make any money from investing in property and they’ll try and put you off. So in this week’s episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are going to discuss how you should deal with them, but more importantly, why you should encourage them. Sounds crazy, right? What if we told you that you should use what the doubters say as momentum to spur you on? Because ...
Aug 20, 2020•28 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob the guys are still answering coronavirus related questions and helping one caller put his mind at rest on his recent investment To kick start this week, we’ve got Harsh. Along with a friend as part of a joint venture, they’ve bought their first buy-to-let property in Crewe. However he’s now having worrying thoughts. Harsh has clearly been listening to our weekly podcasts and he knows that Crewe is an area that we’ve mentioned numerous times on the podcast and an ar...
Aug 18, 2020•8 min
Get ready… because Rob & Rob are about to change your life! Seriously. Now is the prime time to be making improvements to better yourself. We’re living in strange times right now, but we can see this time as an opportunity to make dramatic differences to your life. You can come out of the coronavirus pandemic far stronger than you went into it. Here’s what we cover in today’s episode: Goal setting - we genuinely believe it can transform your life. Listen as Rob & Rob talk about how they ...
Aug 13, 2020•25 min
It’s another Tuesday, so it’s another Ask Rob & Rob. And we’ve got two cracking property questions for you. The first question is from Dom who’s just completed on a 2-bedroom flat in South London. He agreed the price back in January before the dreaded coronavirus, and went back to negotiate on the advice of Rob & Rob and managed to snap up an absolute bargain! So he’s ended up with a new house at a massively discounted price. Today he’s asking whether Rob & Rob reckon he should flip ...
Aug 11, 2020•7 min
When we refer to a property super-geek you may think that we’re referring to the number one Property Geek, Rob D. But it seems that there’s someone else who is just as excited by tech and property, and that’s Chris Ryder. You may remember Chris from a few weeks ago when The Robs interviewed him about his serviced accommodation business and how it was coping during lockdown. Well, he’s joining Rob & Rob again this week to talk about all things tech in property. Before getting involved in prop...
Aug 06, 2020•31 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob we’ve got two great questions around location and using the bounceback loan scheme to fund your deposit. Is it a good idea? It seems a number of people are turning their head towards Liverpool for investing in property right now, and this week we’ve got another question regarding properties in the area. So let’s get to it. The first question is from Mohammad. He’s recently acquired £50,000 from the bounceback loan scheme through his limited company and he’s now wan...
Aug 04, 2020•6 min
This week on The Property Podcast The Robs are discussing the importance of knowing what mega trends are currently playing out in the property market. Yes, it’s important to know the tactics behind becoming a successful investor, how to get the best deal and understanding mortgages. But it’s just as important, if not more important, to understand the mega trends that are taking place. Because if you don’t understand the trends, you could find yourself on the wrong side of very powerful forces. S...
Jul 30, 2020•37 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are helping one caller up his location knowledge and explaining why buying with a mortgage is the better option. First up this week is Chris from London. He’s been talking to another investor about a property in Bootle, Liverpool. However this investor has informed Chris that the street isn’t exactly the best or the most desirable in the area and that he should look elsewhere. So now Chris is wondering if house prices can really differ that much street by...
Jul 28, 2020•6 min
A couple of weeks ago The Robs interviewed serviced accommodation specialist Chris Ryder to find out how the coronavirus had affected his business. Well now they’re back this week with another guest, Natalie Gascoyne who’s going to talk us through how she handled renovating two major projects through lockdown. Natalie is the owner of Davis Properties and she’s no stranger to tackling plain BTL’s and HMO’s. At the moment she’s currently working two commercial-to-residential conversions and we’re ...
Jul 23, 2020•21 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are discussing what one caller should do with the property she hates, and what the new electrical regulations mean. Our first caller this week is Nancy. She’s a GP who's taken a step into the world of property investment. Nancy owns a property that’s located about 15 minutes away from Liverpool Football Club. It’s a property that’s performing well, however it’s a serviced accommodation property which she’s now come to realise she hates. Between the hours ...
Jul 21, 2020•7 min
Back by popular demand, Rob & Rob have returned with a market update podcast! Yes, we said goodbye to weekly updates BUT, we were inundated with requests to bring them back. So for now, we’ll be resurrecting them on a monthly basis so you can get your regular fix of the latest developments across the property sector. Today they’re talking about the hot topic of the month: stamp duty. They’re covering the latest changes and what they mean for the property market now and in the long-term. If y...
Jul 16, 2020•23 min
Last week was a shocker, wasn’t it? It’s not often property investors are dealt nice little surprises from the UK government, so when Chancellor Rishi took to the stage last week and announced a stamp duty cut, we had a flurry of questions from Hubbers. The Chancellor announced that (for England and Northern Ireland), the stamp duty threshold would now increase to £500,000 until March next year. So if you were buying a home to live in, up to this value, you’d have zero stamp duty to pay. The big...
Jul 14, 2020•5 min
The Robs have another special guest this week. This time it’s billionaire investor Stephen Schwarzman. Sadly, he’s too much of a big wig to actually be on the show so The Robs are going to be picking apart his book instead. You might never have heard of Stephen Schwarzman before, but after this podcast episode it’s certain to be a name you’ll remember. After reading his book, Rob & Rob found that there are seven lessons that we can all learn from him. Now, you might be thinking ‘how can I po...
Jul 09, 2020•23 min
It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back again to answer more of your questions. First up we have a question from Lauren. She’s a 23 year old graduate who is looking to get into property investment for the first time. At the moment Lauren is fully educating herself before she gets stuck in - good shout, Lauren! Her aim is to achieve capital growth as the market recovers from the coronavirus, with the aim of her and her brother affording deposits for their first personal houses in seven years time...
Jul 07, 2020•7 min
This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are joined by special guest, Chris Ryder, who is a serviced accommodation expert. Serviced accommodation has been an ever-developing strategy for a number of property investors over the years and it’s becoming increasingly popular. But a twist of events this year (we’re talking about you, coronavirus!) has seen investors struggle to get tenants through the door of their serviced accommodation. Some unlucky investors are looking at at least 3 months of ...
Jul 02, 2020•33 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two more great questions and also taking a look into the current investing habits of Warren Buffet. Our first caller this week is Matthew, he has £100,000 saved up in the bank and he’s wanting to get into property. He’s looking for a property to buy for around £250,000 (hopefully less), and he’d like to buy one that he can live in and let out. So he’s wondering if The Robs think now is a good time to buy a personal house, or should he hold o...
Jun 30, 2020•9 min
It’s the second episode in our two-part series on the important topic of inflation and deflation. Last week in the first episode Rob & Rob looked at how inflation and deflation impacts you as an investor. So this week they’re going to look at those impacts and see what it means for the future. It’s another episode where Rob & Rob are being bold, so hold onto your hats for this one. And it turns out, at the time of recording these episodes, The Robs were also predicting the future. They t...
Jun 25, 2020•20 min
Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob. First up this week is Jonathan who recently got married (congratulations!). His wife had purchased a property a few years ago but unfortunately it’s now worth 10% less than what she bought it for. But she does have 50% equity tied up in it. So here’s the big question: Should they sell the property at a 10% loss and purchase their ideal property, or do they release some of the equity and then rent it out? Which is going to be the more prof...
Jun 23, 2020•10 min
This week on The Property Podcast, it’s the first of a two part special on the important topics of inflation and deflation. These are two things that every property investor should know and understand. Why? Because they’ll both impact you massively. Most people don’t understand the basics - and that’s what Rob & Rob are fixing right now with today’s episode. Are we heading into a period of inflation or deflation? That’s a question that you should be asking yourself at the minute. First, you ...
Jun 18, 2020•24 min
Happy Tuesday! We’re back with another Ask Rob & Rob. First up we’ve got Jess who’s got a question about inheritance tax. Her parents have around £200,000 tied up in their home with no mortgage, and she’s been trying to figure out a way to make sure funds/assets are protected should the inevitable happen. They want to avoid the pitfalls of the dreaded inheritance tax! Is property the right way to go? Are there any resources Jess should be aware of? Of course, Rob & Rob aren’t accountants...
Jun 16, 2020•9 min
This week on The Property Podcast, Rob B wants to know why Rob D decided to invest in property… in the middle of a world-wide pandemic! Some of our most popular podcast episodes are the ones where Rob & Rob delve into their personal investment strategies, so when Rob D unveiled his latest property purchase, we had to capture this for the podcast. So, what type of property did Rob D invest in, and where was it? We’ll give you a clue: we recently launched a Property Hub Invest deal in Nottingh...
Jun 11, 2020•26 min
We’ve got two great questions for you on Ask Rob & Rob this week. Our first caller is a first time buyer. He wants to know whether he should buy his first home to live in or invest in a buy-to-let property. He also wants to know if there would be any ramifications if he purchased a buy-to-let property before his own residential home. Rob D takes the lead on this one as the answer will purely depend on personal situation. The Robs always tell investors to take the emotion out of property when...
Jun 09, 2020•7 min
It’s the last market update this week! To round off the past 10 weeks or so, Rob & Rob are having a moment of reflection. They’re taking a look at what topics they’ve discussed during the market updates and are sharing the lessons they’ve learnt from the coronavirus situation that you can also learn a few things from. The Robs are also discussing a report from Rightmove that has seen a spike in the number of people looking for rental accommodation. This is due to people changing jobs and mov...
Jun 05, 2020•19 min
This week on The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob are giving you lessons to determine whether you should be sticking with a deal or walking away from it. So, how are they going to do that? Well, they’re going to give you insight to five deals they’ve turned down already this year. Most property investment deals Rob & Rob look at always look great on the surface (and are potentially ones we’d put forward to our Property Hub Invest clients). But after doing thorough due diligence, they discover...
Jun 04, 2020•31 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are answering two very specific questions around strategies. Our first caller this week is Jonathan who’s got a very interesting strategy that he’s looking for a bit of advice on. He’s recently listened to another podcast where they discussed using crowdfunding, or more specifically, angel finance, to acquire the initial cash to invest in property. If Jonathan was to follow this strategy he would be looking to buy properties below market value in cash, re...
Jun 02, 2020•7 min
Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. A new sense of normality is starting to kick in for The Robs and their moods are certainly lifting. They kick start today’s market update by discussing all the positive things that are currently happening and how people seem to be enjoying the smaller things in life. They’re also discussing property prices now that the market has opened back up. Have they risen? Have they fallen? You’ll just have to listen. Another topic of ...
May 29, 2020•16 min
Last week we brought you boom or bust. This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the next hot topic: The 18 year property cycle. The 18 year property cycle is a tool that’s been used by thousands of investors to make more informed property purchases. But has it all gone to pot thanks to the Coronavirus? That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing on today’s episode. And if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, you should listen to that first. Again, we’ve been gettin...
May 28, 2020•24 min
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, the guys are trying to spread some positivity and calm people down with their worries on the current climate. Many investors are in the purchase process already and some are getting nervous. So should they stick it out or run a mile? Our first question this week comes in from Steve who has a follow up question from this podcast episode a few weeks ago. He’s got a property that’s going to complete in a few weeks and although he’s trying to stay positive about the l...
May 26, 2020•7 min
Rob & Rob are back again with another Friday market update for you. It’s been a pretty busy week which neither of The Robs are complaining about right now. So far, yesterday’s podcast episode where Rob & Rob were pretty bold on their boom or bust predictions, has been quite popular with a lot of feedback coming in. One topic that the guys discussed on Thursday was the unemployment rate. Since recording, Rob D has been doing some further thinking and has been questioning if the UK hadn’t ...
May 22, 2020•16 min
This week on The Property Podcast, The Robs are discussing the hottest topic in property right now. Boom or bust! Is there about to be a property boom, or is the market going to go bust? It’s safe to say that at the beginning of the year, no one would have guessed that we’d be in the situation we’re in right now. Many seem to be a little on edge as to whether the property market will boom post coronavirus, and should be buying as many properties as they can now. Or, if we’re going to have a mark...
May 21, 2020•30 min
