The Property Podcast

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 Property Podcast - Does Property Double Every 10 Years? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This bonus archive episode: 224 - Back To The Future:  How To Predict Future Property Prices. Dove tails yesterday’s podcast so well. We discuss predicting future property prices and we’ve used lots of historical data in order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK. If you’d like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year Property Cycle – and we are working on the belief that the last cycle started after the crash in 1989 and ran for (would you believe it) 18 years to 2007. We looked at London vs the Northwest and Yorkshire & Humberside (The modern day Northern Powerhouse). JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by

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 have a look at what’s happened and see if property really does double every 10 years. We’re also going to drop a bonus episode in the feed tomorrow:  Episode 224 - Back To The Future: How To Predict Future Property Prices.  This episode from the archives marries into today’s episode so well, that it’ll really help give you a full understanding of the cycles and where to you should be looking to invest. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s official.  There’s only one place left in England and Wales with an average house price of below £100,000.  This story came from the telegraph and includes a great map that illustrates when each region broke the £100k barrier. JOIN THE CONVERSATION OVER IN THE FORUM Will this be something that affects you? Join the conversation in the forum. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in help

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 worth should be in property? PLUS: What do I do now my tenants have split up? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 seemed like the perfect reason to have another look at a previous episode we did - 4 years ago! We were inspired by this Daily Telegraph article by Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, and talked about some of his ideas while adding our own. The lessons were: Your time has a value (Episode 63) Don’t borrow money to buy a liability or a depreciating asset Debt isn’t a dirty word (Episode 18) Inflation will make you poor…or rich (Episode 24) A pension isn’t just for thinking about when you get old Financial success doesn’t mean owning your own home You don’t need a job to earn money Understand compound interest (play with a compound interest calculator here) We believe these lessons are vital and we should all be aware of them.  If you already know this and are living by them, then pass this episode along to someone you know who could benefit. Also don

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 market get better or worse? PLUS: I'm renting: how do I replace my income? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 what you should be looking for and what to avoid - cue Jaws theme music. The honest answer is we can't, because we haven't been on many – but we've heard enough stories from members of The Property Hub community to know how to identify the right property course, and which flashing red warning lights you should look out for! One thing we strongly recommend before handing over any money, is having a look at the resources available for free and a great place to start is at The Property Hub. In this episode we run through a framework for choosing a course – as well as some steps you can take first to maximise the value you get, and some additional ways to build your knowledge.  It's a packed podcast, so we've picked out the main points for you to refer back to whenever you're looking for a property course…   How to choose a property course: Learn enough about th

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 for today's investor? PLUS: Would you buy a house with bitcoin? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 mortgage or invest your money? We’re going to break it down for you this week, so you can find out what will help you achieve your goals sooner.   NEWS THIS WEEK There’s a lot of chatter about the Energy Performance Certificates coming in soon. We take a look at what it’s going to mean for you. Electrical Safety Certificates are becoming mandatory soon too. We’ll also let know how this will affect you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We’re revisiting 2 great resources of the week, this week. First is Open - The Andre Agassi autobiography. Second is the very excellent Masters of Scale Podcast with LinkedIn Co-Found Reid Hoffman. We think both are amazing and definitely worth revisiting. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single r

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 owner for an off-market sale? PLUS: What should I know before buying a prefab? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the costs?  The risks?  And most importantly, should you be using this tool to help you on your journey? FREEBIE OF THE WEEK Don't forget to download your FREE short-term finance case studies here. NEWS THIS WEEK Rightmove has announced that January 2018 was it’s best ever month for visitors. We have a closer look to see if our predictions of a slow 2018 market are likely to come true. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We have 2 fantastic resources of the week - both in the shape of childcare. Rob D has recently become a father and has discovered the joys of bubble While Rob B has been using childcare.co.uk Both are excellent ways to find trusted carers for you little ones. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we rece

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 buying property off-plan? PLUS: What does the legal change to energy requirements mean? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 another industry - along with the interview techniques that will make you stand out from the pack. And stay listening, at the end of the episode we’ll let you know about some exciting employment opportunities with the Property Hub. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s not often ALDI is the focus of property news, but this week they’ve caught our attention.  In Germany ALDI is renting flats above it’s stores and it looks like that trend is making it’s way to the U.K.  You can find out more here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes. See omnystu

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 property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 moved from London to Manchester, what it’s meant in those cities, where it could trickle down to and most importantly how you can use it to find the next property hotspot. NEWS THIS WEEK A landmark ruling in favour of a freeholder has caught our eye this week.  Will leasehold costs be slashed?  We take a closer look.  You can check out the full story for yourself here RESOURCE OF THE WEEK A cracker this week in the form to of a yield map of the U.K.  A big thank you to Michael for sending us this link We were eager to see if we had any investments in the top 10.  Do you? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure

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 transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 going to tell you! From starting in a credit card hole to making the leap to become a full time landlord, these are the questions we get asked most often and this what we would do if we were in those situations ourselves. NEWS THIS WEEK Purplebricks could have 15% of the market by 2022 according the banks.  What is to become of the high street estate agent?  Are they destined to go the way of the travel agent?  We dig a little into the story to find out more. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Save money on hotels even after booking.  That sounds pretty good, right? Our resource of the week - Pruvo can help you do just that! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show

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 tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 major changes to the mortgage market.  This week, he gives us his expert opinion on what to look out for in 2018 including: Borrowing through a limited company Products available to limited companies The benefits of purchasing outside limited companies What’s on the horizon for BTL mortgages in the U.K. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s more great news for investors this week as The Ministry of Housing announces it will support a Private Members Bill to allow tenants to sue Landlords.  We take a look at what this actually means and the impact it will have on you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Our resource of the week will help you take your adventure sport to a whole new level.  Ski Tracks is a Winter sports app that lets your track and record your day on the slopes including distance, altitude and most importantly your speed. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A RE

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 questions! ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.