How are The Robs investing this year? Rob & Rob are putting their money where their mouths are by sharing how they’re investing in 2023. Are they going for capital growth or yield? Which locations are they going to focus on? Will they want new build or older properties? Tune in and find out what their tactics will be for this year. P.S. Here’s the courses Rob & Rob suggested in the episode... How property can make you rich in the long term and Total Return Formula. If you’re interested i...
Jan 03, 2023•8 min
Learn from others’ mistakes Property investing can be life-changing. But it’s a long journey, and it can be a hard one to master. In their years of success, Rob & Rob have seen plenty of investors make mistakes – they've even made a few themselves. That’s why in this episode, they want you to learn from those mistakes so you don’t make any costly ones of your own. If you’re interested in learning more about Property Hub Invest, just click here. And to learn more about Portfolio, you can do t...
Jan 02, 2023•11 min
Kicking 2023 off with a bang Rob & Rob have a combined experience of more than 20 years’ investing in property... So if there was ever a pair to trust when it comes to getting your investment journey started, these two are top of the list. Strategies, goals, narrowing down your choices, how to build a network... The Robs cover it all in episode one of this 2023 Mini-Series. The time is now to set yourself up for a year of success in investing, and these tips from Rob & Rob will make sure...
Jan 01, 2023•11 min
Rob & Rob reflect on the year that's nearly over – both how their years have gone personally in business and investing, and the wider events that have made 2022 a fascinating year in property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2022•9 min•Ep. 511
The best of the best Here’s the episodes that Rob & Rob think will serve listeners the best as we move into 2023 and beyond... ‘TPP466: How to use Rightmove the RIGHT way’ ‘TPP471: What will happen next with inflation?’ ‘TPP469: Property sourcers’ secrets revealed’ ‘TPP475: 18-year property cycle: When will the market crash?’ ‘TPP478: This could save you thousands...’ ‘TPP479: Never choose the wrong location again’ ‘TPP482: Inflation: Understand it and win big’ ‘TPP505: We assess a real-life...
Dec 22, 2022•9 min
Have the property prophets struck again? It wasn’t so long ago that Rob & Rob sat down to make their predictions for 2022. Needless to say, they couldn’t have imagined the year being quite as hectic as it ended up becoming. So let’s take a trip back to December ‘21, and remind ourselves of Rob & Rob’s predictions for the following year and see if they were right about house prices, best places to invest, Bitcoin and much, much more. Let’s get social We’d love to hear what you think of th...
Dec 15, 2022•21 min
The best of 2022 Rob & Rob give a weekly recommendation to make life easier (or better) in each episode of The Property Podcast. So this week, they’re sharing their favourite things from 2022 for you to enjoy! Books Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth – Dan McCrum Four Thousand Weeks – Oliver Burkeman Amp It Up – Frank Slootman The 2-hour Cocktail Party – Nick Gray Born A Crime – Trevor Noah Podcasts My First Million Infinite Loops Editor’s Picks from The ...
Dec 08, 2022•42 min
Big news about 2023 from a devoted listener... Every December, this guy wants to know what Rob & Rob have in store for the year ahead. And the answer he gets is a very exciting one. Big podcast news, a huge announcement about what’s coming your way in January – you won’t want to miss this episode. So tune in now to hear about The Robs’ plans for the next 12 months. Do you have a buy-to-let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giv...
Dec 06, 2022•5 min
Final Market Update of 2022 To say it’s been a manic year of property headlines is putting it mildly... So you won’t want to miss the last Market Update of the year! Mortgages, holiday lets, house prices – it's all in there! And before they dive into the headlines, Rob & Rob give a very special call-out for a unique investment opportunity. If you’re interested and qualified, email hello@propertyhub.net and they’ll get right back to you. In the news Mortgage rates falling and “could fall furt...
Dec 01, 2022•26 min
Another Tuesday, another set of listener questions for Rob & Rob to give their expert answer to! First up this week, we’ve got Adam. He’s recently inherited a property in North London worth more than £600,000 and with no mortgage to pay off. Naturally he’s overwhelmed with options for what to do with this property. Should he sell? Get equity from it? Split it into different rooms to make a HMO? The Robs share their thoughts. The next question is one we’ve seen crop up a few times. Our caller...
Nov 29, 2022•7 min
Navigating Mortgage Madness As Rob & Rob speak to many investors, they’re aware that many of them are panicking about what to do with their mortgages. Rising base rate, the ill-fated Mini Budget... there’s been lots that’s impacted the mortgages being offered right now. To make sure you’re getting the best advice, Rob & Rob have invited Kelly Rule back on The Property Podcast. Kelly is a mortgage expert, and she gives her advice and opinions on what investors should be doing (and should ...
Nov 24, 2022•24 min
Did you see The Robs’ debut column in The Sunday Times last weekend? There’s now another way to get Rob & Rob to answer your questions – in a weekly national newspaper! To celebrate, Rob & Rob are looking at the questions they answered in the column in this week’s episode. Increasing rents, waiting for the recession, fixed buy-to-let mortgages and EPC ratings – they're all covered in this episode. If you’d like to see your question answered in The Sunday Times, get in touch at hello@prop...
Nov 22, 2022•8 min
Rob talks us through a real investment There’s been more than 500 episodes of Rob & Rob sharing their advice and theories on property investment with listeners. But they’ve never had the chance to apply it directly with someone who’s actively investing. Until now. Our producer Dan is an experienced investor, and he was looking at a new opportunity to expand his portfolio in Nottingham. So he brought the deal to Rob D, who chatted through every aspect of the deal with him to see if it was wor...
Nov 17, 2022•34 min
Rob & Rob are back to answer more of your questions in Ask Rob & Rob! Our first question comes to us via Josh from Greater Manchester. He’s currently got a portfolio of 3 properties (which he’s created over the last two years), and he’s looking at re-mortgaging and releasing some equity. Does it make sense to take on more debt to maintain the cash flow that he’s already got? Rob B’s answer is a surprising one! Next up is Lee, who’s looking to invest in his first buy-to-let very soon! But...
Nov 15, 2022•7 min
So much going on... The last few weeks has been a BIG one for property headlines. Every day there’s been a new story affecting investors. Avoid scrolling through all the news sites and tune in as Rob & Rob discuss the most important of these stories and how they’ll impact you. Here are the links you’ll need if you want to do some deeper reading on any of the headlines: Base rate reaches 3% Bank of England expects a 2-year recession on the horizon Zoopla expects house price fall of 5% next ye...
Nov 10, 2022•22 min
It's Tuesday so Rob & Rob are back answering more of your questions. First up we have a question from Steve, and he wants to know if Rob & Rob have experience investing without viewing a property. To get the best deals, sometimes it’s important to look outside of locations you’re familiar with and look a bit further afield. But is there an easier way to do it than travelling all over the country? The second question is from Diana in Kent. She wants to know whether she should sell her Lon...
Nov 08, 2022•8 min
Making it through the crisis If you’ve listened to any of our recent episodes, you’ll know that the market is a stressful place to be right now. And if you’re satisfied simply getting your head down and surviving this period, that’s completely understandable. But we know there’s some of you who want to take this ever-changing atmosphere and make the most of it too. Rob & Rob are here with their advice on how to do both these things. Reviewing mortgage fixed rates, cash reserves, making allow...
Nov 03, 2022•27 min
It's Tuesday so Rob & Rob are back answering more of your questions. The first question is from John, who’s noticed more talk about Quantitative Tightening – which as the name suggests is the opposite of Quantitative Easing. He wants to know – if QE leads to higher house prices, is it natural to assume that QT will have the opposite effect on property? Then we have a question from Tom in York. Thanks to inheritance and savings, he was able to buy his first BTL outright. Obviously that’s not ...
Nov 01, 2022•8 min
What’s going on? Every day is bringing new headlines (and even new Prime Ministers), so it’s no surprise that investors have a million questions right now. And while Rob & Rob can’t answer all those million questions in a single episode, they can take a look at the most popular ones and give their thoughts. Is the 18-Year Property Cycle broken? What’s happening with mortgages? What should I do next? Tune in now and hear how The Robs are responding to the biggest issues in the headlines today...
Oct 27, 2022•34 min
It’s a mortgage special episode for Ask Rob & Rob today! First up is Lee, who’s been a long-time listener. He’s 2 years into a 5-year fixed rate mortgage, and he’s done some digging and found that he would incur a £3,000 fee for getting out of the fixed rate early. He wants to know if Rob & Rob would advise doing this, given the volatility in the market right now. Next up is Tom. Tom wants to know if Rob & Rob have changed their own minds on how they approach mortgages thanks to the ...
Oct 25, 2022•8 min
As up to date as possible Given the reactive nature of both the politics and news cycles, it’s no surprise Rob & Rob have lots to give their opinions on right now. The mini-budget and its subsequent reversal, changes within the cabinet... every day brings a new story, and new consequences for investors. With that in mind, The Robs recorded this episode yesterday morning so it can be as timely as possible. They share their thoughts on the changes in government, how they think things should go...
Oct 20, 2022•21 min
It’s Tuesday and Rob & Rob are back with more answers to listener’s questions. First up is Chris from Manchester. He wants to know what The Robs think Liz Truss’ appointment means for investors. It’s a very timely question, not least because of the volatile news cycle with regards to the latest PM appointment. Next up is a question from Alex, who has £80,000 in an ISA. He wants to know if it’s smart for him to cash in this ISA and use the money to invest in property, or would his money be be...
Oct 18, 2022•9 min
A milestone episode Today, Rob & Rob are celebrating the 500th episode of The Property Podcast! It’s quite an achievement, and to celebrate The Robs did their first YouTube Live, where they shared the top five lessons they’ve learned as podcasters, answered questions from listeners and shared their thoughts on the current property market. This episode is really one huge thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, commented on and even disagreed with an episode of The Property Podcast – our...
Oct 13, 2022•37 min
It’s a Tuesday, which means Rob & Rob are answering another pair of your questions! First is a question from an avid listener, Maddie. She’s getting far in her investment journey, and she wants to know the sweet spot of rental income percentage when you’re hoping to finally quit your job. Taking a buffer for maintenance costs into account, Maddie wants to know what percentage she should aim for. The second question is from Gazi. He wants to know if the current cost of living crisis (and risi...
Oct 11, 2022•9 min
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know the last week has been a hectic one for investors. The Mini Budget (and subsequent backtracking), the removal of mortgage products, shocking headlines and political positioning... it’s been hard to stay on track for most of us. So there’s really never been a better time for a Market Update! If you want to know the impact of the pound dropping, understand how quantitative easing has returned and why so many mortgage products were pulled from the...
Oct 06, 2022•32 min
Rob & Rob are back with more answers to your questions. Gareth from The Wirral has been a listener for years, and as a result he’s got a question about the 18-year property cycle. If we’re in year 15 of the cycle, he wants to know what preparation he should be carrying out in anticipation of an inevitable crash. Rob & Rob’s answer touches on mortgages, deal sourcing and how to choose where to invest. Next up is Max from Milton Keynes. He’s in the process of remortgaging his house and pla...
Oct 04, 2022•11 min
A Mini Budget with maximum impact? We know you’ve been waiting for this episode... Last week's Mini Budget announcement wasn’t just about Stamp Duty. Income Tax, National Insurance... there were plenty more changes included, and all these changes can impact investors. The Robs have broken down the Budget in this week’s episode and let us know whether they think this is a good or a bad one (stick to the end for a ‘rant’ from one of them). There’s also an announcement about the 500th episode of Th...
Sep 29, 2022•29 min
This week, Ask Rob & Rob is all about mortgages. Sam from London wants to know how long she should be fixing her mortgage for, given the discussions about inflation. Should she fix for as long as possible or go with two years? Rob B tackles this one, sharing details on his own mortgage to help Sam out. Then we’ve got a strategy question from Tom. He wants to know if it’s smart to opt for an interest-only mortgage for his residential property. His idea is to save the difference between the in...
Sep 27, 2022•8 min
It’s your update on the current mortgage market The thing on every investor’s mind is... mortgages. Which rates are good rates? How long should you lock a mortgage in for? What should we be searching for in a mortgage advisor? The Robs know there’s a bit of a mortgage meltdown happening, and that’s why they’ve brought on a mortgage expert for this week’s episode. They ask all the questions you want answers to (and ones you’ve not thought to ask) in this episode. Hub Extra This is an app that Rob...
Sep 22, 2022•22 min
We’re back with more listener questions on Ask Rob & Rob. First up, we’ve got a question from a listener (who forgot to leave their name, so we’ve christened them Billy). They’ve been hearing about lease options from a mentor, and wanted to know more about purchasing lease options as a strategy. Does this make sense or is it a dated way of approaching property? And next is a question we’re sure lots of you can relate to – what to do about EPC ratings? James has just purchased a property that...
Sep 20, 2022•9 min
