The Property Podcast

ASK151: Are lease options really a win-win? PLUS: How long will my cash be tied up for?

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Malcolm & David ask Rob & Rob... Are lease options really ...

TPP284: Inspiring Property Journeys From Everyday Investors

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year, we caught up with some of our Hubbers who are out there on their own property journeys.  They shared their plans, goals, challenge...

ASK149: How can I invest without any capital? PLUS: Is this estate agent lying to me?

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How can I invest without any...

ASK 150: How does the modern method of auctions work? PLUS: Can I challenge your views on fundamentals?

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steven asks Rob & Rob...How does the modern method of auct...

TPP283: When Refurbs Go Wrong - Working With Builders: Part Two

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Refurbishing property is a tricky business but if you can get it right, the rewards are there.  A good builder is obviously essential if you intend o...

TPP282: How to find a good builder – and set your project up for success: Part One

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Refurbing properties is such a popular strategy amongst investors, but it can also be a very stressful path to take. We get so many questions about ho...

Ask 148: The rise in interest rates took me by surprise. What should I do?

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Hannah asks Rob & Rob...The rise in interest rates took me by surpris...

TPP281: Remote Investing: What You Need To Know

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Never before has it been so important to look beyond where you live when searching for your next investment.  The chances of your local area producin...

ASK147: Will the government cap house price increases? PLUS: Is this a way to avoid stamp duty?

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rich & Anthony ask Rob & Rob...Will the government cap hou...

TPP280: How To Fix The Property Market

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s widely acknowledged the U.K. housing market is broken.  Even the government recognises that it needs to be repaired. So, in this episode we’...

ASK146: How do you find the right property in an area you don't know? PLUS: Where should I stash my deposit cash?

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Maria & Sam ask Rob & Rob...How do you find the right prop...

TPP279: How To Be A Super-Landlord (Part 2)

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Stewardson and his brother Mark feature in the cover story of issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine - “Supersized - The Landlord hea...

ASK145: How do I set up a deal sourcing company? PLUS: Can I build on this land?

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Rowena & David ask Rob & Rob... How do I set up a deal sou...

TPP278: How To Be A Super-Landlord (Part 1)

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are landlords and then there are Super-Landlords.     In issue 13 (May 2018) of The Property Hub Magazine, our cover story was “Supersized...

ASK144: Can I buy my home through a limited company? PLUS: Will my plan to avoid stamp duty work?

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve & Haseem ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy my home through ...

TPP277: 5 real-life negotiating tactics you can start using today

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recently we announced that we are on the hunt for an apprentice. Someone for Rob B to take under his wing and learn how to be truly successful in prop...

ASK143: Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property?

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Am I right to sell a bad pr...

TPP276: The reality of refurbs: One investor shares his story

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recently we discussed the pros and cons of buying new and buying old.  We tapped into how buying older properties that need refurbishment come with a...

ASK142: How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Stephen and Daniel ask Rob & Rob... How should I invest £...

TPP275: New property vs. old - What’s best?

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What’s better?  Flats or houses?  North or South? Yield or growth?  We get asked these questions all the time.  New builds or older property is ...

ASK141: How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company?

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Josh and Alexandra ask Rob & Rob...How should I use previo...

TPP274: Were our 2018 predictions wrong?

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Late last year in episode 249 we made our predictions for 2018.   We harnessed all our psychic ability to glimpse into the future to look at whic...

ASK140: How should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle?

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...How should I invest half a m...

TPP273: 6 Things Your Letting Agent Might Not Be Telling You

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We came across this really interesting article at the very excellent landlordlawblog.co.uk and knew we had to talk about it.   We can’t stres...

ASK139: What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage?

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Mick & Gordon ask Rob & Rob...What's the best point in the...

TPP272: The most exciting opportunity in property right now?

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This could be the opportunity that changes your life.  If you’re looking for a career in property, this episode is essential.   We are looking f...

ASK138: What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab?

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Guy & Caroline ask Rob & Rob...What is considered a good y...

TPP271: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 2

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last couple of episodes, we’ve been discussing the economy as a whole and how that relates to the 18 year property cycle.   In episode 2...

ASK137: How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals?

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Abby & Bryony ask Rob & Rob...How do I avoid getting cut o...

TPP270: The 18 Year Property Cycle - Year by Year: Part 1

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode we broke down the phenomenal video by Ray Dalio: “How The Economic Machine Works” (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we hig...

ASK136: How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what?

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Adam & Gareth ask Rob & Rob...How does yield change throug...

TPP269: How The Economic Machine Works - A Summary

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When investing in property, understanding how the economy works is just as important to your long term success as finding your target area, gaining fi...

ASK135 - Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle?

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob...Should I remortgage now, or ...

TPP268: Is it time to worry about interest rates?

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Interest rates are in the same place now as when we first began the podcast 5 years ago!  Even though they’re at the same level now, a lot has chan...

ASK134 - Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage?

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Can I buy at auction throug...

TPP267: 5 Biggest Property Changes of The Last 5 Years

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been 5 years since we started this podcast!  It’s hard to believe. So much has changed in that time too.  In this episode we have a look at...

ASK133: How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance?

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Gary and Anthony ask Rob & Rob... How do you figure out wh...

TPP266: Off-plan property: A golden opportunity or a disaster waiting to happen?

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We get asked about buying off-plan all the time, so this week we dig into the archives to revisit one of our earlier episodes. We look at what off-pl...

ASK132: 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas?

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paddy and Gary ask Rob & Rob... 2 year vs 5 year fixed mor...

TPP265: 7 Investors Share Their Secrets To Success

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For the past couple of episodes, we’ve been following some Hubbers on their property journey.  We’ve learnt how they started, what they’re up t...

ASK131: Question about 18-year property cycle

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... a question about the 18-year property ...

TPP264: The Journey: Part 2

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we introduced you to 3 Hubbers on their property journey. This week, we’re going to hear from another 3. Steve, Chris and Ian B will all...

ASK130: Should I rent or buy a property when I don’t know where I’ll be based in two years?

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... Should I rent or buy a property when I...

TPP263: The Journey: Part 1

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is very special as it marks 5 years since we began The Property Podcast.   For 5 years we’ve tried to educate as many peopl...

ASK129: Double Every 10 Years Follow Up Question

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Lauren asks Rob & Rob... a follow up question from last Thursday's Pr...

Bonus - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus archive episode: 224 - Back To The Future:  How To Predict Future Property Prices. Dove tails yesterday’s podcast so well. We discuss p...

TPP - 262 - Do property prices really double every 10 years? [4 years on, we check]

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one of those sayings you might hear on the street.  But is it true? We’ve spoken about this before, and now - 4 years on, we’re going to h...

ASK128: What proportion of my net worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up?

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit and Paul ask Rob & Rob... What proportion of my net...

TPP261: 8 Wealth-building lessons you mustn't ignore

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We were meant to be planning our business strategy this week, but instead we began ranting about the lack of financial education in school.  This see...

ASK127: Will the expat mortgage market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income?

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Tom and Mike ask Rob & Rob... Will the expat mortgage mar...

TPP260: What property courses should you do (and avoid)?

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many property courses out there it can be just as overwhelming as property investing itself.  This week, we’re going to let you know w...

ASK126: What's a realistic yield for today's investor? PLUS: Would you buy a house with bitcoin?

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... What's a realistic yield f...

TPP259: Should you buy or rent? Rob & Rob go head-to-head

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The gloves are off this week. It’s Buy vs Rent. Rob vs Rob. Everyday we get asked is it better to buy or rent? Is it better to pay off your mortgag...

ASK125: How do I approach the owner for an off-market sale? PLUS: What should I know before buying a prefab?

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paul and Caroline ask Rob & Rob... How do I approach the ...

TPP258: Should you be using short-term finance?

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we tap into Rob D’s ridiculously vast knowledge of short-term finance.  What exactly is bridging?  What is it useful for?  What are th...

ASK124: Should I be nervous about buying property off-plan? PLUS: What does the legal change to energy requirements mean?

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Should I be nervous about ...

TPP257: How To Get Your Dream Job

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 anot...

ASK123: How do I start a career in property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from?

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

TPP256: Using the Ripple Effect to find the next property hotspot

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 move...

ASK122: Will I save tax by transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation?

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 transfe...

TPP255: What would Rob and Rob do?

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ASK121: Why am I paying so much tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge?

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

TPP254: Mortgage market update

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 majo...

ASK120: How do you move property into a limited company? Do I need to pay the Stamp Duty surcharge?

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 que...

TPP253: Property dreamline revisted + free spreadsheet

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

ASK119: How can you minimise tax when taking funds out of a company? PLUS: Will limited companies get a tax shock?

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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! AS...

TPP252: 10 powerful tax strategies you need to know about

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

ASK118: Can you explain the interest relief changes? PLUS: Should I set up a limited company?

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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! A...

TPP251: The beginner's guide to property tax

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year!  We’ve been so exciting about the beginning of 2018 because we’re finally unveiling our new business.  Due to overwhelming deman...

TPP250: Review of 2017 (and what's coming up in 2018)

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

TPP249: Predictions for 2018

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

TPP248: Our favourite things of 2017

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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… Wh...

TPP247: Top regeneration areas

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Investment in an area makes it a good candidate to buy property to benefit from increasing population, new employers, better leisure facilities, trans...

ASK117: Should I move to the south pole? (Santa joins Ask Rob & Rob!)

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 & R...

TPP246: The North-South Divide: Who wins?

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

ASK116: How should I plan to get the most out of 2018?

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

TPP245: Things we've changed our mind about (and the lessons you can learn)

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 min...

ASK115: Karmjit: Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit… …ask Rob & Rob… Questions on the snaggin...

TPP244: Changes galore! A mortgage market update

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

ASK114: What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages?

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 &...

TPP243: The due diligence we do on developments

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 opp...

ASK113: How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k?

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

TPP242: 10 years since the credit crunch lessons you mustn't forget!

02 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 lesson...

ASK112: How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"?

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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......

TPP241: A guide to property investment jargon

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 som...

ASK111: How do I overcome my lack of credit history? PLUS: Should I extend or refinance?

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

TPP240: An introduction to investing in the North

19 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pack your umbrella, this week we're taking you on a tour of "The North". You won't find either "The North" or the "Northern Powerhouse" on a map, bec...

ASK110: How do I sell a property to my own company? PLUS: Any tips for renovations

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam from London and Matt from Birmingham… ...ask Rob & ...

TPP239: How to hold a successful viewing (plus: politics!)

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking about how to conduct a viewing. Whether you're showing your property to rent or sell, there are a few simple techniques you ca...

ASK109: Will limited company mortgages really get cheaper? PLUS: How do you price up a lease extension?

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  Giles from York and Mandeep from Leicester… ...ask Ro...

TPP238: How to find and buy land

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Buying land and developing isn't something that will be in most people's plans, and it's certainly not for beginners. But most people are attracted by...

ASK108: How do you price up a refurb? PLUS: Can I raise the market rent?

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  Shane & Barry from Shropshire… ...ask Rob & Rob... H...

TPP237: How to get your property offer accepted

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're exploring that critical preliminary step to buying any property: making an offer! Working out how much to offer is essential, but pre...

ASK107: What drives house prices? PLUS: When's the right time to start looking for investments?

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’,  a listener & Tom from Cambridge… ...asks Rob & Rob......

TPP236: Rob & Rob analyse listeners' deals

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listener deals are back! In one of our favourite and most popular types of episode, this week we run a live analysis of investment opportunities sub...

ASK106: What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat?

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony and Tom from Auckland… ...asks Rob & Rob... Wh...

TPP235: How to use Rightmove and Zoopla like a pro

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We spend far, far too long looking at Rightmove and Zoopla – so to make ourselves better about how we use our time, we thought we'd make an episode ...

ASK105: Revisiting the house v flat debate PLUS Where to invest in Manchester?

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Ash from Yorkshire… ...asks Rob & Rob... Should I inves...

TPP234: How to get a high yield

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Capital growth is great, but sometimes what you want it lots of cash in the bank right now. If the yields available on single lets just aren't doing i...

ASK104: Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV?

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam and Chris… ...ask Rob & Rob... Is the timing wrong...