The Property Podcast

It’s the topic that seems to be flying under the radar – the silent property crash! Join Rob & Rob as they give a recap of what the silent property crash is, its current status and what this could mean for the property market.  (1:07) News story of the week   (1:55) The silent property crash  (2:25) What is the silent property crash and why is it crucial to understand it?  (3:45) Is the crash still ongoing?  (5:42) What’s going to happen next?  (13:14) Hub Extra: A great life-hack…  Links mentioned:  Rightmove House Price Index  TPP541: The silent property crash   The silent property crash of 2023  Listen Notes  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Subscribe to the Podcast      Subscribe to our YouTube channel    Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners about investment in the capital!   (0:52) Neville is intrigued by the attractive current yields available in London and noting that capital growth hasn't matched that of other cities in the UK, wonders if it offers better value now than previously?  (3:47) Charlie asks Rob & Rob for their advice on well-performing investment areas that benefit from exposure to the London 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 to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob discuss the exact tools they use to establish strong property fundamentals when analysing potential investment locations. They cover key factors such as employment, transport links, education, and regeneration, providing practical tips and specific tools for research.  You'll learn...  - How to assess employment fundamentals using tools like LinkedIn Jobs and major employer searches.  - Techniques for analysing transport links, including rail, bus, and airport proximity and services.  - The importance of evaluating education factors like schools, universities, and local amenities.  - How to identify regeneration potential in an area using news searches and investment websites.  (0:45) News story of the week   (2:24) The five fundamentals begin…  (3:24) Tools to access employment data for a location  (4:44) How to analyse various types of transport links   (9:10) Techniques to evaluate education fundamentals  (10:58) The importance of access

It’s Tuesday, and it’s Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Gary purchased a flat two years ago with a 65-year lease. The mortgage is due for renewal and has dropped onto a follow-on tracker with an 11% interest rate. Should he renew the lease or hold off for another year?  (4:55) The rental income from Nelly’s latest property investment has taken her into the higher tax bracket. She’s considering transferring the property into a limited company and asks Rob & Rob for their valuable 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates remain the same, but what does this mean for the property market? Tune in as Rob & Rob give you this month’s key information on rents, mortgages, government shenanigans and more!  (1:10) Interest rates update  (1:43) Big news on house prices  (7:10) Rents slowly increase  (8:57) Mortgage approvals are up again, but what about the rates?  (10:06) What’s going on in the House of Commons  (15:25) Hub Extra: The Price Of Money  Links mentioned:  House Prices   Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  Monthly sentiment survey from RICS members  Rents  Rightmove rental trend tracker  Mortgages  Bank of England money and credit  Politics  IFS -It's time to stamp on a tax that penalises landlords and renters  Landlords welcome pragmatic amendments to rental reform plans  What will happen to the Renters (Reform) Bill should Labour come to power?  Sunak considers radical plan for 99% mortgages to help first-time buyers  Follow Rob B & Rob D on Linked

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  (0:40) Jordan already owns two investment properties in Liverpool and is debating buying a third. He’s curious to know if Rob & Rob think it’s worth investing in the area further or diversifying his portfolio by purchasing a property in a different location.  (4:58) Kay has noticed a considerable rise in service charges and asks the guys advice on how to check the accuracy of these increases and the correct process to challenge them. Links mentioned:  The Leasehold Advisory Service  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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Rob & Rob toe the line, as they run through the places to avoid investing in 2024. Tune in to find out why and see if you agree!  (0:50) News story of the week…   (1:45) An exciting opportunity for our listeners!  (2:41) What areas should you avoid in 2024?  (3:05) The seaside resort that’s reached its peak  (4:00) A great holiday spot with oversupply  (5:21) Avoid new build projects in this area  (6:54) A magnificent city with limited growth  (8:00) The anti-landlord area  (9:25) When compelled to pick one of these areas, which do Rob & Rob choose?  (11:43) The area Rob & Rob would avoid at all costs  (13:50) An area that’s missing their own fundamentals  (17:17) Hub Extra: ChatGPT Links mentioned:  Subscribe to our Property Hub Magazine  Email our magazine editor with your story here  Sunak considers radical plan for 99% mortgages to help first-time buyers   ChatGPT  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!   Subscribe to the

It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Emily’s kept the properties in her portfolio at 75% LTV and used the equity for new investments. However, she’s concerned about putting herself in a vulnerable position in today’s market and asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts and opinions.  (4:49) Tenda hopes Rob & Rob can shed some light on the obstacles he faces trying to purchase a buy-to-let property as a foreign national.  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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new monthly series that gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a property business that does over £100m of deals per year! In today’s episode, Rob & Rob reflect on the past year and discuss the challenges they faced, difficult decisions, and dealing with tough market conditions. They share their plans for the year ahead, and the surprising things they’ve noticed about the property market so far in 2024... Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Message us on Instagram Rob Dix & Rob Bence - we’d love to know what your thoughts are!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob give their run-down of which property locations are hot this year. Where will they be targeting to invest both themselves and for Property Hub Invest clients? Let’s find out! (0:39) News story: Major forecast change!  (2:05) 2024 hotspots begin…  (3.22) An underestimated area  (6:30) One of our all-time favourites   (8:49) A city we should have backed more in the past  (11:09) A winner that’s still somehow under the radar  (12:35) Fundamentals heaven  (17:17) Hub Extra: Snipd Links mentioned:  Knight Frank January house price forcast  Snipd  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Subscribe to the Podcast   Subscribe to our YouTube channel    Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are back for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob. (0:42) Elliott’s looking to purchase his first buy-to-let property and is hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light as to why you rarely find this type of investment with both a high yield and great capital growth?  (6:53) Sophia’s saving to purchase her fourth property under a limited company and she’s hoping Rob & Rob can help her understand what finance options she has. 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re only three weeks into the new year, and there’s already so much going on in the world of property. So, join Rob & Rob as they give you the latest on mortgages, rents, house prices and more! (1:20) Inflation is down with huge predictions ahead!  (4:30) What’s going on with house prices?  (10.24) Are rents rising or falling?  (12:41) Mortgage market  (19.05) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Bank of England may cut interest rate sooner after surprise inflation forecast  Halifax house prices rise  Nationwide house prices fall  House prices to fall and rents to rise in 2024, forecasts suggest  Rents dip slightly in almost every UK region  Encouraging week of rate cuts as five-year fixes go below 5%  Subscribe to our YouTube channel    Share our Podcast  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  (0.50) Mo wants to get started in property investment and is looking for a strategy that will generate cash flow quickly without taking up too much of his time. Is buying blocks of apartments a good option for him?  (3.43) Steve is looking to sell his residential home, move into rented accommodation and use the funds towards his property investments. What taxes will he be required to pay?  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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Rob & Rob go bigger and wilder than ever with their 2024 predictions. Have they finally lost it or is there truth behind their theories – let’s find out… (0:55) News Story of the week  (2:05) Let the predictions begin…  (5:35) House prices  (9:25) Best performing areas  (12:15) London performance  (15:28) All new, Rent predictions  (17:07) Interest rates  (18:34) FTSE100   (19:30) Bitcoin   (22:44) Election  (26:37) Hub Extra Links mentioned:  HSBC latest lender to cut mortgage rates  Cardyard  Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Share our Podcast  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for our first Ask Rob & Rob of the year!  (0:37) Robin’s current job has him in the 40% higher tax bracket. If he purchases a property under a limited company, is he required to pay additional tax?  (3:34) Dan wants to sell his property fast to permanently emigrate and he’s wondering what advice Rob & Rob have got for his 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are wrapping up this limited-series with the final pieces of the puzzle - how to pick the right location and build your A-team.  Dive in and make 2024 your best year yet!  (1:02) Location – where should you invest?  (8:26) Your team of people  (8:46) Mortgage broker   (9:19) Accountant  (9:44) Solicitor  (10:23) Estate agent  (10:33) Letting agent  (10:50) Property sourcer  Links mentioned:  Property Hub Invest  Property Hub Magazine  Property Hub YouTube channel  Rob Dix books  Google street view  How to pick the perfect investment location  Should You Buy a Property in a Limited Company  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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve listened to episodes one and two, you’ve hopefully figured out where you are now and you’ve got your goals all figured out – but what next?   Join us for the third part of this series, as Rob & Rob help you set your winning strategy for 2024…  (1:07) Which property strategy is right for you?   (1:51) Property flips  (3:50) HMO’S (house in multiple occupation)  (5:22) Student lets  (6:44) Buy-to-let  (8:39) Short-term lets  Links mentioned:  Property Hub Invest  Which property strategy is right for you?  How to create a property strategy, Part 1  How to create a property strategy, part 2  How to create a property strategy, part 3  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows that goal setting is the key to success, both in your personal and professional pursuits, but it’s not as simple as just jotting down some wishes and hoping for the best, it’s how you set them that really makes the difference.  Join us for the second part of this series, where Rob & Rob guide you through their SMART goal setting practice, to help set you up for success in 2024.   (1:26) Getting started…  (1:29) SMART goal setting  (9.40) Just do it!  Links mentioned:  Property Hub Invest  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We want 2024 to be your best year in property yet, so we’re bringing you this brand-new limited podcast series to help you achieve exactly that.  Drawing on over two decades of combined investing expertise, a decade in the podcasting realm, and encounters with thousands of investors, there’s no better duo to guide you through your investment journey this year.   Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve got some skin in the game already, this series will give you actionable advice and guidance to build your property portfolio and make 2024 your best year yet.  (1:06) Where are you now?  (1:29) Let’s look at the numbers  (3:55) Take advantage of your skillset  (5:00) Consider how much time you’ve got to spare  (6:43) The finance basics  (10:23) What’s coming up next?  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2024 with an exciting episode as we put industry experts in the hot seat to get their predictions for the year ahead.   (1:29) - What have the big businesses got to say?  (2:24) - Akhil Patel (Director of Property Share Market Economics)  (5:09) - Anisha Beveridge (Head of Research at Hampton's estate agents)  (8:10) - Vanessa Warwick (Co-founder of Propertytribes.com)  (12:03) - Kelly Rule (Mortgage expert)  (14:15) - Rob Wiggans (Head of Sourcing at Property Hub)  (18:20) - Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Office for Budget Responsibility  Rightmove  Savills  Lloyds Bank  Property Hub Invest  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.