The Property Podcast

Location is everything in property investing, and this week Rob & Rob reveal the UK’s top 5 areas for property growth. Forget the usual city hotspots - these under-the-radar locations are stealing the show. Tune in as the guys share their theories on what's driving these areas' success and learn how you can leverage this information to shape your own investment strategy. Can you guess which ones made the list? Hit play to find out!  (0:49) News story of the week  (3:40) The best performing areas for property growth…  (7:25) Kicking off with city hotspots   (8:25) The top 5 performing areas revealed  (15:30) Other notable areas  (17:15) What’s driving these locations success  (19:43) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Labour vows to alleviate rental crisis and crack down on landlords  Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more a

It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Gary’s recently inherited a flat in Notting Hill that he plans to sell and use the proceeds to invest in a cheaper property with better growth potential. But the current value is about 20% less than its original purchase price, leaving him unsure whether to hold off for better market conditions or sell now for the best possible price.  (3:28) Ryan’s wondering if he should add his arrangement fees to his mortgage or pay them off in full, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for one of our juiciest market updates yet, as we bring you the latest happenings in the property world, including a build-to-rent mini special packed with fascinating rental stats. But that’s not all - we dive into the hottest topic right now: the election!  What’s the latest updates? The manifestos are out, but what do they mean for property investors? Did The Robs see anything that worries or excites them? Join us as they break down all the news and share their beliefs on politics. Will they lose your vote? Let’s find out...  (0:55) The latest data on house prices  (2:20) Some interesting news on rents  (5:40) What’s happening with build to rents  (7:57) Let’s talk politics  (14:40) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  Halifax house price index  Rents:  Renters in race for homes as listing time slashed  Hometrack report  Record immigration behind a third of rent rises  Build to rent:  LGIM

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0:45) Mussa is curious to know if flats with cladding still face a negative perception, even with EWS1 certificates. He seeks Rob & Rob’s advice on whether these properties offer good capital growth potential or should be avoided as property investments.  (3:48) Thomas is at a loss on how to properly value new build properties since there are no comparable ones in the area. He turns to the guys for their expertise and guidance.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most frequent questions we receive are about leaseholds, and given they make up around 40% of the property market it’s crucial for every investor to understand them. Tune in as Rob & Rob deep dive into the topic, discussing the pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold, shedding light on ground rents and service charges, and bringing you up to speed with the latest changes from the Leasehold Reform Bill.   (0:58) News story of the week  (3:27) Let’s talk about leaseholds…  (4:25) What actually is a leasehold?  (6:06) The pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold  (7:01) How about ground rent?  (9:50) Details on the Leasehold Reform Bill  (12:40) What about service charges?  (21:37) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Zoopla house price index  The leasehold advisory service  The Missing Cryptoqueen  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly n

It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for Ask Rob & Rob! Join us as we tackle two new listener questions…  (0:44) Tom wonders what property investors should be looking for in each party's manifesto for the upcoming July election. He's curious if any appear to favour landlords and investors and which might introduce stricter policies. He turns to Rob & Rob for their insights to help him decide who to vote for based on his investment strategy.  (2:44) Jalon received a payment request from the Information Commissioner's Office and wants to know if the fee is something he’s required to pay as a small property investor.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest 

It's the topic that sparks the most passionate debates: politics! With the unexpectedly early election just around the corner, what does this mean for the property market, and will a potential new government bring significant changes? Join us as Rob & Rob tread on dangerous territory, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the possible impact of a Labour government!  (0:40) News story of the week  (2:49) Let’s get into it…  (3:20) What’s happened as a result of the election being called early?  (6:40) What will happen in the run-up?  (8:40) What will happen if Labour win?  (16:30) What do we make of it all?  (22:18) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  UK house prices in surprise rise in May  Airbnb Bonanza - huge rise in short let property numbers  Arc Browser  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

Let's dive into your questions and get some answers on this week's Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:38) A potential tenant with a CCJ has applied to rent Chris's property. The tenant has a guarantor, and the lettings agent offers a protected rent scheme. He wonders if this provides enough protection or be cautious and asks Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:10) Ashley’s at the start of her property journey and unsure whether to set up an SPV or a limited company. She wants to know the difference between the two and which option would be best for her situation.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this candid peek behind the curtain, Rob & Rob delve into what they actually do on a day-to-day to keep their £100m property business running.  From handling operations to marketing and growth initiatives, they get raw about their current roles and responsibilities - and how the wrong role had Rob D considering if it was his time to leave the business...  Links mentioned:  Rob Dix’s Instagram  Rob Dix’s LinkedIn  Rob Bence’s Instagram  Rob Bence’s LinkedIn  Subscribe to Property Pulse  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Give us your feedback on Instagram – Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running a £100m property business means Rob & Rob have spent countless hours analysing deals and today they’re delving into three investment opportunities our listeners have sent in!  They share their decision-making process, break down the pros and cons, run the numbers, and reveal which deal they’d be happy to invest in.  (0:49) News story of the week  (1:51) Real listener deals…  (2:12) Deal 1: Two-bedroom apartment in Sheffield city centre  (19:27) Deal 2: Four-bedroom detached house in Bath  (26:49) Deal 3: Three-bedroom semi-detached house in Liverpool  (35:20) Which deal would Rob & Rob buy?  (39:57) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Zoopla period properties upkeep  Property Log  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Tuesday, so here’s your latest round of listener questions!  (0:31) Simon is starting to plan his retirement, and due to his personal situation, he’s looking for an inflation-proof income. He’s a complete property investment novice and has around £150,000 to invest, and he’s wondering what strategy would be best for him and his goals.  (6:06) Geoff is planning to invest £100,000 over the next 25 years, starting with two flats later this year, but he’s wondering if tactically he should do anything different if a Labour party come into power.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is all about saving you money. Rob & Rob are strong believers that you should never pay full price for a property, and today they’ll be revealing all the ways you can bag yourself a bargain. (0:46) News story of the week  (3:36) You don’t have to pay full price for property  (4:04) Why you should buy at a discount  (6:20) Is it a true discount?  (9:19) How do you get a discount?  (18:32) It’s a numbers game  (19:38) Don’t fixate on the discount  (22:07) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Official - Labour will NOT introduce rent controls if it wins election  Has Labour’s secret rent control plan been revealed by accident?  Booking.com  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask Rob & Rob has gone international! This week we’re bringing you two more listener questions, and this time, they’re all about geo-politics, international law and how this can affect UK property investment.  (0:47) Adam’s work are asking him to consider a move to China, but he’s concerned about how the country’s corruption index will impact his mortgage options and if the situation will worsen. He’s hoping Rob & Rob can offer some insight into whether they think this would be too risky of a move...  (4:28) Noel has been listening to a US personal finance podcast, and he’s wondering if the recent class-action case against The National Association of Realtors will have a knock-on effect on the UK property market?  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here t

What’s holding you back from investing in property or scaling up your current portfolio? For a lot of investors, it’s time. Time is our most valuable asset, but after over a decade in property, Rob & Rob have mastered managing their portfolios – so much so, that they can do it in less than 60 minutes per month.  (0:45) News story of the week  (4:00) The Property Podcast LIVE  (4:22) How to invest with no time  (7:17) The 3 main components  (8:32) Sourcing property  (11:29) Property management  (13:53) Your strategy  (15:59) How to implement it  (18:02) Become the CEO of your portfolio  (21:50) What is your time worth  (23:27) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Savills upgrades five-year forecast for UK house price growth  UKREIIF – The Property Podcast LIVE  Toggl Track   Scanner Pro  Claude Ai  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See om

It’s time for the latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Ben wants to start investing in property but he’s lost on where to begin. He’s absorbed all our content online and determined his goals. Now he’s moving back to Liverpool, he thinks he’d like to take advantage of his local knowledge and potentially buy his first investment here, but he’s hoping Rob & Rob can share their advice for the safest investment he can make for his first plunge.  (6:01) While Derek has previously experienced no problems with his tenants, recent complaints from the neighbours indicate a lapse in garden maintenance. Despite his efforts to equip them with necessary tools, such as a lawnmower, during his last visit, there has been no improvement. Now, Derek is wondering what he should do next, and if he should issue them a Section 21 Notice.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on

It’s the most talked-about topic in the property world right now: the Renters Reform Bill. After finally making its way through the House of Commons, the bill seems close to being passed – but what does this mean for property investors? We also look at an unexpected move for house prices, talk about the latest Bank of England moves, and find a surprise lurking in the rental data.  (0:35) Renters reform bill - the facts and our opinions  (9:35) A house price surprise  (13:30) Let’s look at mortgage rates  (17:28) What’s the latest data on rents?  (20:02) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Property Hub YouTube - Landlords: Is this the end?   House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  RICS resident market survey  Mortgages:  Traders bet against sterling in belief BoE will cut rates by summer  Rents:  Rightmove rental tracker  Hub Extra:  Dial a pilot  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Subscribe to

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!   (0:45) Alan has two buy-to-let properties in Nottingham and is considering investing further in the near future. He’s curious to know if he should diversify his portfolio by investing in a different location and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  (3:45) Pete bought a property at auction two years ago, already tenanted, with plans to renovate it while the tenant stayed. He now needs to sell as his circumstances have changed, however he never got the tenant to sign a new lease under his name. He wonders if he can still give the tenant notice to leave, and what implications this may have if his name isn't on the lease.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your c

It’s not always plain sailing being a property investor, but no one talks about the stuff that goes wrong - until now! Join us as Rob & Rob share their painful disasters this year. From costly leaks to trashed flats, unpaid rent and busted boilers, they delve into the property problems they couldn't control and the ones they admit were on them. Why? So you can take away valuable lessons from their experiences and avoid making the same blunders. Also don’t miss the chance to get The Robs’ opinions on your own property deals!  (0:45) News story of the week: The renters reform bill  (6:52) Rob & Rob will review your deals!  (7:25) Rob & Rob each share seven disasters this year…  (8:40) The unforeseen problems outside of their control  (11:30) The Robs painful mistakes  (21:10) Lessons learnt  (25:29) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rob & Rob - Critique My Deal  Michael Gove can't guarantee no-fault eviction ban before election  Property Hub YouTube - Landlords: Is this the end?  Udio  Suno 

Join us for a special episode of Ask Rob & Rob, as they tackle ONE complex question from an avid listener…  (0:56) Remco’s recently completed the purchase of his second property through Property Hub Invest. While eager to continue expanding his portfolio, he faces the dilemma of having insufficient funds for a deposit and is reluctant to invest more of his personal savings. As a solution, he’s considering leveraging the equity from his properties, but with numerous questions about the process and its feasibility, he turns to the guys for their help and guidance.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to AOB where Rob & Rob share the backstage inner workings of a £100m property business.  In today's episode they give you an inside look at their operations: the mechanics of their workplace, specialised teams, and the challenges they face head-on.  Links mentioned:  Property Hub jobs  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Give us your feedback on Instagram – Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.