How will rent freezes and eviction bans affect property investors? It’s official, the scary headlines are true... Scotland will be introducing a rent freeze and eviction ban in response to the cost-of-living crisis. But how will this affect property investors, and will the rest of the UK follow suit? Tune in to find out what’s happening and what it means for you. Hub Extra We’re all big readers here at Property Hub HQ and this week Rob B is bringing us the reading hack that completely changed hi...
Sep 15, 2022•29 min
It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – Rob & Rob are back answering your questions! Paul’s kicking us off this week, and he’s got a question about buying off-plan property. Paul’s still new to investing, but he’s already exchanged on two off-plan properties in Manchester city centre that are due to complete in Q2 of 2024 and he’s considering getting a third. However, he’s now wondering if it’s actually a good time to be buying off-plan. When the time comes for him to get a mortgage, wil...
Sep 13, 2022•8 min
Where’s best to invest in the UK? Our hotspot episodes always go down a treat and are usually one of our most popular episodes of the year, but we think this one might be even better... If you think Rob & Rob don’t cover Scotland and Wales enough, today is your lucky day - as they’ll be revealing the top three places to invest in England, Scotland and Wales. So, if you’re planning your next investment, you might want to start looking into these locations... In the news You might’ve guessed w...
Sep 08, 2022•31 min
It’s time for some more listener questions! And getting us started this week is Helen. Helen has three rental properties, each of which are on fixed rate mortgages, which are due to end soon in 2024-2026. Helen’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to prepare for her fixed rates coming to an end. Next up, we’ve got a question from Dan. Dan’s sister is currently looking for a property to rent, and he’s had a thought! As he’s looking to get into property investment, should ...
Sep 06, 2022•7 min
It’s the September Market Update Rob & Rob are back with your monthly update! It’s all doom and gloom in the media, and with negative headlines everywhere you look, it can be difficult to keep up! But don’t worry because Rob & Rob have got you covered... All the links you need are right here: House Prices Rightmove House Price Index Rents Rising prices see renters stay put Historic low for voids as rental market under-supply goes on Rent rises lag far behind inflation - new government fi...
Sep 01, 2022•22 min
It’s Tuesday, so we’re back with more listener questions. First up this week is Becky from Essex. Becky’s about to complete on her first buy-to-let deal (three cheers for Becky!), but she’s already looking at her next deal... She wants to buy the flat above hers, off-market, and she’s wondering how much discount she could get with a deal like this? Becky’s also hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on how off-market deals work, and how the process differs from a standard purchase. Next up is ...
Aug 30, 2022•9 min
What’s going to happen with inflation and interest rates? With inflation and interest rates rising, every investor wants to know... What’s going to happen next? Are we going to see further increases or are we hurtling towards a recession? And whatever the answer - how will this affect house prices? Rob & Rob have done a deep dive into the data, so you don’t have to and they’ll be answering all of those questions today on The Property Podcast. In the news If you’re not fluent in Welsh but you...
Aug 25, 2022•20 min
Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions, and they’ve got some cracking ones! Kicking us off this week is Luke from London. The market is hot right now, that’s no secret and this combined with the aftermath of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine Luke is wondering if what the 18-year cycle predicts is still accurate... Will we be waiting until at least 2026 for a crash or are we heading towards an early winner's curse? Next up, Sophie’s looking for some advice on an upcoming pur...
Aug 23, 2022•9 min
Is the property market headings towards a halt? There’s a lot happening in the market right now. With a rumoured recession on the horizon, combined with interest rates, inflation, and the cost of living on the rise, are we starting to see the signs that the property market is slowing down? Rob & Rob will be revealing exactly that on today's podcast. They’ve been combing through the data, reaching out to their huge network and using their own observations to find out exactly what is going on ...
Aug 18, 2022•24 min
It’s that time of the week – Rob & Rob are back answering your questions! And kicking us off this time is Kevin. Kevin is finally ready to purchase his first buy-to-let and he’s keen to get stuck in, but he was a little disheartened when he saw how much tax would be cutting into his profits, so he’s been reconsidering his strategy. As a result of his calculations, he’s had to rejig the scope of where he was looking for property and he’s noticed some super cheap student lets in the North West...
Aug 16, 2022•8 min
How do millionaires invest? Have you ever wondered how the super-rich invest? It’s not often you get a glimpse into how millionaires invest or what their portfolio looks like, but we’re bringing you exactly that today on The Property Podcast. If you’ve ever spoken to a financial advisor and asked how you become rich, they might tell you something along the lines of “invest in stocks and bonds” but is that how the rich actually do it? Tune in as Rob & Rob give an exclusive look into: How they...
Aug 11, 2022•25 min
Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions and wow, we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week. Getting us started is Ben. Ben is currently looking to purchase his second buy-to-let, but after completing a survey on the property, he’s been told that there’s around £11,000 worth of repairs needed on some damp and the roof. What Ben would like to know is, does this give him the chance to renegotiate the purchase price? The original offer was a good one and slightly over market value, ...
Aug 09, 2022•9 min
Your August Market Update is here! It's been a busy month, so Rob & Rob have plenty of headlines to get through in the latest market update. From fast-growing cities and the removal of mortgage stress tests, to people getting the wrong investment advice from TikTok, The Robs are breaking down the biggest news of the month for you right now. Stay on top of the industry’s breaking news by tuning in now. And all the extra links you’ll need are below. Property prices House prices growing at fast...
Aug 04, 2022•18 min
It’s time for some more listener questions! Kicking us off this week is Deemada. Deemada is searching for his second buy-to-let deal but increasing interest rates have got him thinking about his profit margins. He wants to know if higher rates will squeeze his profit and if so, should he still be considering buy-to-let right now? Next up, we’ve got a question from AJ in London. The latest legislation, especially the proposed removal of Section 21 has got them worrying about how this is going to ...
Aug 02, 2022•7 min
What cities are best for yield? Usually, when we talk about the best places to invest, we’re looking at capital growth, but there’s plenty of investors that focus on high-yielding deals. So, Rob & Rob have done a deep dive into the data, and they’ll be revealing the best cities to invest in if you’re investing for yield. Not only will they be sharing the top five cities in terms of data, but they’ll also spill the beans on which of those cities they’d personally invest in. In the news Great ...
Jul 28, 2022•24 min
Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions! The Bank of England have been increasing interest rates, and there’s no signs of this slowing down anytime soon – that's why Tom wants to know what he should do about his mortgage. One of Tom’s properties is on a 5-year variable rate mortgage with the possibility to leave at any time with no fees. With the potential for interest rates to continue to soar Tom wants to know “Is now the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage?”. Next up, we’v...
Jul 26, 2022•7 min
How is Rob D’s pandemic purchase performing? Today we’re taking a little glimpse into the past as we review one of Rob D’s riskier investments. The height of the pandemic might not have seemed like a great time to buy, but that didn’t put Rob off getting his hands on a Property Hub Invest discounted deal in Nottingham. And now it’s been around two years since he made the purchase, we thought we’d take a closer look at how it’s performing, share any lessons Rob learned along the way and answer th...
Jul 21, 2022•33 min
It’s our favourite time of the week - Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions. First up, this listener wants to know the best way to achieve his goal of a passive income of £2,000 a month. He’s figured out that to achieve this he’d roughly need around seven buy-to-let properties, and he’s got a few ideas of how he can get there. He’s recently completed a flip with a friend and has around £75,000 in profit that he can use to invest again. Should he continue flipping until ...
Jul 19, 2022•7 min
How will the new white paper affect landlords? This has got to be the most anticipated piece of legislation that landlords have been waiting for, FOR YEARS and it’s finally here. The government have laid out their proposals for the Renters Reform in their latest white paper, and it’s completely transformed landlord/tenant relationships forever. With news on notice periods, arrears, evictions, rent controls and so much more, we’re surprised at how little coverage this huge update has received. No...
Jul 14, 2022•25 min
Rob & Rob are answering some cracking questions for you this week, so let’s get stuck in! First up Claire who’s wondering what she should do with her short-term savings. She currently has three buy-to-let properties and is looking to purchase her fourth. As she’s unable to release any equity for around 18 – 30 months, she’s been building up her deposit in the bank. But as a fan of The Property Podcast, the recent Inflation episode has got her wondering if there’s something else she could be ...
Jul 12, 2022•8 min
Your July Market Update is here! It’s that time of the month! It’s market update time… and it’s a biggie! Rob & Rob have got a lot to cover, from the property boom and build-to-rent, to the best places to invest and the booming rental market (yes, it’s still booming!) and so much more! Tune in and make sure you’re all caught up. All the links you need are just below: House Prices Latest Hometrack report Knight Frank revises up its house price forecast despite cost-of-living crisis ‘Dash for ...
Jul 07, 2022•20 min
Rob & Rob are back for another round of listener questions! Getting us started this week is Kieran. Kieran is an estate agent in the East London area, and over the past 14 years he’s watched the market go from strength to strength. So, when he came into £200,000 in inheritance, he of course wanted to get involved as he knows the area well and has built up a good network. He’s recently witnessed the success of the Crossrail plans and the growth it’s brought to London with it, and it got him w...
Jul 05, 2022•10 min
How are Rob & Rob’s predictions faring? It’s been a bonkers start to the year, and it’s fair to say that a lot of unpredictable things have happened. So, we thought it’s about time we do a little check-in on how Rob & Rob’s predictions are faring at the half-way point. From top performing cities to national property growth, the London market, inflation, Bitcoin and so much more… the guys placed their bets on what would happen in 2022. So, tune in as we dig into the numbers and see how ri...
Jun 30, 2022•22 min
It’s our favourite time of the week! Rob & Rob are back with another round of listener questions. Getting us started this week is Dan. Dan currently has a portfolio comprising of 4 properties, one of which he lives in. These aren’t massively leveraged, and he’s got a fair bit of combined equity but he’s not quite sure how much. What he wants to know is how can he figure out how close he is to the financial freedom he’s been dreaming of? Next up we’ve got a cracking question from Colin. Colin...
Jun 28, 2022•9 min
These investing principles will help you prosper The world is a strange place at the moment and it’s certainly a difficult one to navigate, especially in the world of investing. It’s the most interesting time for not only the property market but every market out there. If you joined us on the podcast last week or have managed to get your hands on Rob D’s new book you’ll know exactly where we are right now and what the financial environment of the future will look like, giving you that edge when ...
Jun 23, 2022•26 min
Rob & Rob have two fascinating questions to answer this week! First up is Lukas, who’s asking a question right of the back of attending a webinar (a seriously dedicated listener!). Now the market is hot, Lukas has got an opportunity to pull cash out of his properties. However, he refinanced a property in the past only to have it valued under what he paid for it. As Lukas thinks there will be a crash in the next 2-3 years he’s worried about prices dropping in a crash leaving him over leverage...
Jun 21, 2022•9 min
Do you understand the financial landscape? This has to be in our top 10 MUST listen podcast episodes - and it’s a big one. With 50 years of financial history to run through Rob & Rob have got plenty to cover. They’ll start with the HUGE event in 1971 that completely transformed everything about the world of money, what has played out ever since and how it’s going to affect what’s to come. Once you understand what’s going to come next, you’ll be well on your way to better position yourself to...
Jun 16, 2022•29 min
It’s Tuesday and that means Rob & Rob are back answering your questions! First up is Ash. She’s a huge fan of the podcast and especially looks forward to the Market Updates. So, it’s no surprise that she’s noticed the economic warnings that a recession is likely in the UK this year. Indeed, just yesterday leading economist Dr Gerard Lyons told the BBC: “A recession is likely in the UK and, I think, a recession is likely across Western Europe.” Which is pretty direct, especially for an econom...
Jun 14, 2022•9 min
Inflation can change the entire way you invest Inflation is the word on everyone's lips at the moment, but do you truly understand it? It’s a complicated topic and with the rise in living costs it can be tempting to just try and block it out, but you’d be doing yourself a massive injustice. When you truly understand inflation, you can use it to your advantage and have the opportunity to win big! So, make sure you don’t miss out on this one! In the news We couldn’t quite believe our eyes when we ...
Jun 09, 2022•28 min
Rob & Rob are back with some more listener questions! Starting us off this week is Jack. Jack and his partner have recently sold their first property and have moved back in with family whilst they search for their new home. Of course, this means they’ve got a chunk of cash lying around at the minute and Jack is wondering what they should do with it. As they’re hoping to purchase their first investment property soon should they dip into this cash and use it for a deposit to buy their investme...
Jun 07, 2022•9 min
