The Property Podcast

It’s that time again! Let’s get into this week’s Ask Rob & Rob with two new great listener queries…  (0:40) With a background in construction and £150K to invest, Rhys and his girlfriend are diving into flipping properties with the goal to build a rental portfolio. But with Rhys unable to work due to a disability, securing mortgages is a challenge, so he turns to Rob & Rob for advice on their strategy.  (4:00) Alex wants to invest in HMOs in the North while living in the South, but with so many sourcing agents out there and wary of working with one remotely, he asks the guys what due diligence he should do to ensure they’re legitimate.  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

It’s the age-old battle – property vs shares, but which investment truly comes out on top? Join us as Rob & Rob deep dive into the data to put this debate to the test. They break down past performance, future potential, pros and cons, and share key takeaways to help you decide which investment is best for your financial goals. From past performance to future potential, they break down the pros, cons, and key takeaways to help you decide which is best for you.    (0:56) News story of the week.  (3:15) The debate begins…  (4:30) How has each performed in the past?  (9:20) Looking to the future.    (16:15) Which works best for you?   (18:15) So, who wins?  (20:53) Hub extra.    Links mentioned:  Buying beats renting: First-time buyer mortgage repayments 20 per cent lower than rent across Great Britain  Day One  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 

Happy Tuesday! It’s time for Rob & Rob to answer two more great questions from our listeners!  (0:51) After five years of owning a buy-to-let in Manchester and dealing with costly repairs and a stressful insurance claim our mystery listener is debating the property's future and asks Rob & Rob if it’s time to sell and reinvest elsewhere.  (4:10) Rafael’s tenant is three months behind on rent due to illness and struggling to stick to a payment plan. With recent legal changes, he wants to know his rights for recovering rent and if needed eviction.  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 

A multibillion-pound firm is making the major move from commercial to residential property – but what’s driving this shift, and what does it mean for investors? In today’s market update, Rob & Rob break down the implications and what it could signal for the future of the market.  Plus, find out how to get your hands on Rob & Rob’s exclusive Sunday Times article – for free!   (0:48) News story of the week.  (1:45) Huge news that affects the big picture!  (5:00) What’s going on with house prices?  (7:20) The biggest price gap between houses and flats in 30 years.  (10:00) The latest from the house of commons.  (12:10) All you need to know about EPC’s.  (14:30) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Commercial landlord Landsec pivots to residential property  Sunday Times  House prices:  Halifax house price index  Nationwide house price index  Rightmove house price index  Houses vs flats:  Gap between prices of UK flats and houses ‘widest in 30 years’  Legislation:  Scotland could see PRS investm

Two new questions, two fresh answers - let’s dive in!  (0:40) Kishan has five properties in his portfolio, and with several remortgages due soon, he’s weighing up his options on arrangement fees and asks Rob & Rob if it’s better to pay upfront or roll the cost into the loan.  (4:52) Gareth’s curious about property crashes and wants to know how they’re defined, if there’s a specific percentage drop that signals a crash, and what steps investors can take to protect their portfolios from the impact.  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 

Fresh from their Dubai event, Rob & Rob discuss the mechanics of growing a £100m property business. They break down the key components of their operation and explain how upgrading specific “cogs” can create a ripple effect across the business. Plus, they share their strategies for predicting and planning for future challenges to keep things running like a well-oiled machine.  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 

A while back we developed what we call The Monopoly Strategy – and in this episode, Rob & Rob break it down step by step. They share their experiences from building their own portfolios to help you master the game and build your own empire! (0:55) News story of the week.  (2:50) What exactly is the Monopoly Strategy?  (4:00) How to set up your game…  (5:10) The most critical part of the game – buying.  (13:10) Upgrading your portfolio to the next level.  (21:45) Hub Extra    Links mentioned:  BTL product availability reaches record high: Moneyfacts  TPP535: The Monopoly Strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio  Aer  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 

Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions.  (0:40) Jackie’s tenants signed a one-year agreement but gave notice and moved out two months early. She wants to know if they're obliged to pay rent until the end of the contract, or until their notice period ends. What advice will Rob & Rob give?  (0:30) John’s renovating a small mid-terrace in an upmarket area with the intention of selling and asks the guys if it’s worth staging the property to potentially attract higher bids.  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 

From starting with just £5,000 to tackling multiple conversions and development projects, Anushe’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. As an architect and long-time listener, she used her expertise to build her portfolio - until a shocking realisation made her completely switch strategy. Rob & Rob dive into this fascinating story, packed with insights every investor can learn from.  (0:53) News story of the week  (2:34) Join the team!  (3:02) An incredible strategy  (4:13) Getting started  (7:43) What could go wrong...  (9:18) A change in strategy  (11:49) Working with investors  (16:43) I would’ve made more doing nothing...  (23:44) The switch to long-term Buy-to-Let  (28:47) Building a portfolio  (29:42) Has hands-off investing worked out?  (30:52) The end goal  (31:47) Deciding your strategy  (35:10) The impact of the market  (36:25) The conviction to change  (37:55) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Rotten Tomatoes  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!     (0:55) Jamie currently rents in the Southeast and plans to invest in a more affordable area like Manchester or Derby. His goal is to buy, renovate, and eventually turn the property into serviced accommodation. Concerned about covering both rent and a mortgage and unsure he’ll get a loan approved far from home, he asks Rob & Rob how to navigate these hurdles and when property investing starts to feel easier.  (7:45) Mark owns two buy to let properties, one being his former family home. He’s keen to move back into his home next year, but with tenants currently living there and the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill, he's concerned about how to handle the situation and asks the guys 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 (no

With interest rates coming down, things are looking up, but there’s one pesky challenge that's still on investors' radars - down-valuations! Joined by our mortgage expert, Rob & Rob tackle the touchy topic no one else is talking about, discussing the latest updates and expert advice on what you can do to ensure it doesn’t derail your next deal.  (1:00) News story of the week.  (2:25) Our mortgage expert shares his key insights…  (3:15) What’s the current state of the mortgage market?  (4:50) The latest on interest rates.  (6:30) How does he manage client expectations?  (9:50) What’s a realistic rate for investors now?  (11:20) Should you tie arrangement fees into your mortgage?  (13:58) What’s lender sentiment like right now?  (15:30) Anything new around mortgage products?  (16:45) What’s the latest updates on down valuations…  (24:00) How’s sentiment around them?  (24:25) How to stay positive with down valuations as an investor.  (31:05) Expert forecast for the next 12 months.  (32:20) What opt

Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back to help two more listeners with their property dilemmas…  (0:40) With five buy-to-let properties under his belt, Ryan’s considering leveraging his portfolio further. Unsure of the best strategy in the current market and £180K to invest, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice.  (3:42)  Lisa’s an expat in Abu Dhabi, who owns two properties back home and is eyeing a third. While researching management agencies, she came across a non-resident tax regulation, which mentions deductions from rental income - something she didn’t know about. Now she’s asking if Rob & Rob can shed some light on whether this applies to her.   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 a

AI is shaking things up! This week, Rob & Rob put their 2025 property predictions to the test against AI itself – will she back their insights or call them out? Tune in to find out how AI can help you challenge your thinking and level up your property game – plus, discover the techniques to make AI work best for you.  (0:45) News story of the week.  (02:00) Rob & Rob debate the future of property… with AI!   (03:00) What did she think of their predictions?  (04:39) Where does AI think The Robs got it wrong?  (7:25) AI breaks down her probabilities for each prediction.  (9:55) AI gives the guys some harsh feedback.  (11:55) AI weighs in on their interest rate predictions.  (15:00) The big question – who’s predictions are right?  (16:00) Most important of all… who’s better looking?  (17:05) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  When will interest rates go down again and how do they affect mortgages?  Claude  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign

It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into some brilliant listener questions!  (0:41) Jane was gifted her parents' house, now worth around £650K. Keen to kickstart her property portfolio, she’s torn between renting it out or selling to release equity for a smaller buy-to-let. With no current income, she’s unsure about mortgage options – what will Rob & Rob suggest?  (4:02) With both his personal and buy-to-let fixed-rate mortgages ending soon, Jack wants to know the best place to find a reliable resource for up-to-date mortgage data, ideally by email.  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 

Always take the headlines with a pinch of salt – and this week, Rob & Rob prove why as they challenge the news with their insider insights. Plus, rents are falling – wait, what? Join us for this month’s market update, where we bring you the facts, not fiction, to help you thrive as a property investor! (1:55) Let’s find out what’s going on in the market…  (2:11) How are house prices looking this year?  (5:20) Conflicting insights about build to rent schemes.  (11:02) Have rents fallen for the first time since 2019?  (12:45) Sentiment around the Renter Rights Bill.  (14:00) Updates on landlord licensing.  (16:43) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Sign-up for our Dubai event here  House Prices:   Zoopla house price index  Nationwide house price index  Rightmove shows 1.7% increase in asking prices  Where will house prices rise the most in the UK in 2025?  Build To Rent: Private equity steps up bets on UK rental sector  Rents: Average rents fall for the first time since 2019  Renters Rights B

It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob and we’ve got some cracking ones for you this week!   (0:43) Andrew has been dreaming of getting into property and thanks to a recent £100,000 inheritance he’s finally in a position where he can get started, but he’s wondering if Rob & Rob can shed some light on how he can find the right property and if an interest-only mortgage is the right option for him.  (5:51) Last year Jal completed on a new-build flat in London, and he’s found himself in a position where the developer has handed over the management of the block to the owners. Jal is a pretty hands-off investor, so he’s asking Rob & Rob what he should do next – should he contact the other owners, or should he leave it to his estate agent to handle?  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 (norma

In our first AOB of the year, Rob & Rob waste no time diving into their biggest plans for 2025. After celebrating the best financial year ever, they’re aiming even higher - more deals, bigger deals, and ambitious growth for their £100m property business!  They share exactly how they plan to make it happen and reveal the “secret source” that changed the game for them.  Want to know more about the business they discuss? Check out Property Hub Invest here.    Links mentioned:   Learn about our first ever Dubai Event here  Check out our jobs here  Listen to Rob & Robs hotspots episode here    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 

As we wrap up the first month of 2025, how are your New Year's property goals looking? Be honest!  Join your own personal Mr Motivators Rob & Rob as they share the steps and hard-earned knowledge they've gained from their own challenges to help you stay positive and get your property goals on track. Is this the life-changing podcast they claim it to be - tune in to find out!   (0:45) News story of the week.  (2:14) Getting self-motivated as a property investor…  (4:38) Is property investment worth being self-motivated?  (5:08) How to motivate your mindset.  (13:23) Setting actionable steps for success.  (15:13) Accountability and motivation techniques…  (19:53) How to improve your energy levels.  (21:49) Cutting out distractions for focus.  (22:48) What can you do today to make a difference?  (24:05) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned:  Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within  David Schwartz: The Magic of Thinking Big  Richard Branson: Losing My Virginity  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on A

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!    (0:40) Despite being successful in his property investment journey, Kenny finds that owning more properties and having more free time often leads to him overthinking and worrying. He asks Rob & Rob for advice on staying positive, plus book and podcast recommendations to keep a clear, constructive mindset.  (5:30) Isaac’s tenant has requested a rent reduction, but with rising costs to cover himself, he’s unsure what to do and asks the guys for their thoughts - what will they say?  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 

Rob & Rob are back with their hotspots for 2025, sharing their run-down of the best places to invest this year and why these locations deserve your attention.  Don’t forget to secure your spot for our free online event here!  (1:15) News story of the week.  (4:05) 2025 hotspots begin…  (4:44) Investment goldmine with fundamentals to match.  (6:35) The powerhouse city.  (8:30) One of our all-time favourites.  (10:30) An area of regeneration transformation.  (12:45) Rob & Rob’s wildcard.  (17:20) Hub Extra.  Links mentioned:  Find out more about our Dubai event here  Order Rob D’s best-selling book 7 Myths About Money  New rules ban rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Bill  Learn about the Ripple Effect  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