The Property Podcast

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 look at one of our archive episodes about dreamlines. The purpose is to create your vision of the lifestyle you want, then plan how you’re going to use property to achieve it.  We’ve also got a free course and spreadsheet - Laying The Foundations which will show you exactly what to do and help you make 2018 your best year in property yet! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! 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!  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 strategies that will help you start saving money from today right through to passing on generational wealth to your children. NEWS THIS WEEK Big news this week - it’s been revealed that London property prices dipped in 2017.  This isn’t great news, but the silver lining is - our London property price predictions for 2017 were actually correct! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK An absolutely amazing resource of the week.  The Life You Can Change - A panel of experts including authorities on economics, business and ethics have identified the most highly effective charities, allowing you to give to organisations that will make the most from your donations. You can find out more about The Life You Can Change right 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 thank

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! 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.

Happy New Year!  We’ve been so exciting about the beginning of 2018 because we’re finally unveiling our new business.  Due to overwhelming demand, we present - Property Hub Tax. So much work has happened in the background to bring you this very special service and with it comes the introduction of Russell Smith. Russell is our in-house property tax rockstar and in this episode he gives you a beginner’s guide.  Russell will continue to join us more and more with some absolute must know tax tips and specialist knowledge. NEWS THIS WEEK It seems the experts are in agreement with our predictions for 2018.  We take a closer look at what the pundits think will happen with growth over the next 12 months. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We have a fantastic resource for you this week to help you get 2018 off on the right foot. Momentum is a fantastic habit tracker that will help you stick to your new year resolutions and stay motivated. Make sure your habits stick for free right here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAS

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 horizon for 2018. Interest rates, mortgage interest rate relief, PRA, lending rules - What’s happened in the past 12 months, how have things played out and how it’ll all affect your property journey in the coming year. We also unveil some of our super exciting plans for 2018! 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sights 12 months into the future. Will there be growth? Will interest rates increase? Will we ever correct predict the London market? 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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… What a year!  So many great podcasts, books, apps and tech.  This is what we enjoyed in 2017. Podcasts Reply All – Long Distance Noah Kagan Presents  (We actually had Noah on The Property Podcast a while back.  You can find that episode here) Butterfly Effect  Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman  Books Principles – Ray Dalio Art of not giving a fuck – Mark Manson The Snowball: Warren Buffett –  Alice Schroeder And documentary becoming Warren Buffett (Use audio from documentary rather than the book on this one) American Kingpin – Nick Bilton Digital Gold – Nathaniel Popper Behave – Robert Sapolsky Apps/tech Bluetooth speaker  Pocketcasts  Amazon echo  Insight Timer  Pocket  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 eve

Investment in an area makes it a good candidate to buy property to benefit from increasing population, new employers, better leisure facilities, transport etc. But what counts as a regeneration project big enough to make a difference? Does your investment area have any major regeneration projects happening?  We take a look across the country so you know what’s happening and where. NEWS THIS WEEK 4000 Landlords Letting Illegally.  It’s a bold headline about a Welsh Government scheme, but what can we find out after a little digging?  Read the article for yourself right here RESOURCE OF THE WEEK “It’s basically free money” - Now that’s a resource of the week!  That’s direct from Honey’s website - a handy chrome extension that helps you find coupons to save money when shopping online.  Give it a try at joinhoney.com 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 w

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 & 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. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/liste

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 dissected the episode to help inform you about the regions to enable to you really look at what’s going on with regard to population, development, infrastructure and what it means for you as in investor. You can watch the full Dispatches episode right here. NEWS THIS WEEK The Budget dominated the news this week.  We’ve gone through it to find out how it affects Housing, Landlords and you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK To make sure you’re completely covered and prepared for the changes in the Budget, our resource of the week is this great Budget calculator from the BBC. See if you’re going to be better off right 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, leav

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 the most out of 2018? 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. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac

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 minds about a few things too.  This week we’re taking a look back at some of the things we’ve said in the past and exploring what’s different – and how to continue to being a successful property investor. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Faster than typing.  No that’s not a typo.  It’s a tool called Loom that makes it easier to send video messages to members of your team rather than type them out. Go to useloom.com to get it for free and start recording! NEWS THIS WEEK “Household Finance Under Strain As Nationwide Warns Of Tough Times Ahead” as Nationwide - the country’s biggest lender moves into the limited company market, the Guardian gives us a headline to be wary of. But does it reveal the full story? 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 ou

It’s time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit… …ask Rob & Rob… Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring. 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. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we’ll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don’t hang around – there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri

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 moment. And there are a lot of them! We talk about: What the impact of the recent base rate rise has been so far, and what’s likely to happen in the future How lenders are applying the recent "portfolio landlord" requirements How the increased regulation around affordability has affected the market What’s happening with Limited Company mortgages right now The products that have caught Dave’s eye recently What he thinks will happen in the year ahead It’s been one heck of a year for the mortgage market, so now is the perfect time to take stock. This is a must-listen as you start planning your strategy for next year! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Surely it can’t be…yes, it’s another interactive map! This tool from the BBC tells you how much of your local area is built on. We were shocked to learn that across the UK as a whole, only 6% of land is built on and more t

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 & Rob... What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages? 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. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 plac

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 opportunities, the promises of developers can look great – but there are dangers too, and plenty of unwary investors have ended up with a problem property...or no property at all! To make sure you're protected, Rob B runs us through the checks he makes at RMP Property when assessing a deal. There's a lot to it, so have your notepad at the ready... Resource of the week Would it surprise you to hear that in 58% of the country, house prices are lower now than they were in 2007 by the time you've taken inflation into account? Well, it's true – and with this interactive map from the BBC you can see exactly where prices are higher in real terms than they were a decade ago, and where they're lower. Thank you to Paul for sending this our way! News this week The Bank of England base rate has risen...all the way back up to the dizzy heights of the previous historic lo

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 know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k? 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. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested? Click here t

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 lessons to take into the next cycle. We talk about: The timing of market drops What happened with the availability of credit How to take advantage of the next upswing… …And how to position yourself to profit from the crash And most importantly, what you can expect to be on TV over the next 10 years! RESOURCE OF THE WEEK If you’re a fan of power naps, check out Pzizz. It’s a free app that uses "binaural beats" to get you to drop off straight away, then wake up feeling refreshed. Try it at home next time you need a mid-day boost…or try it in the office if you’re not that attached to your job. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s another government crackdown! This time, the government is looking into the house buying process – as the BBC reports. Credit to them for noticing – but they’ve announced so many different reviews recently, don’t hold your breath for something to be done

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... How do you pick the best off-plan plot? PLUS: What do you think about "life tenancies"? 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. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each! Interested?